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HomeMy Public PortalAboutZoning Board of Appeals -- 2014-01-28 Minutes Date approved: March 11, 2014 Vote: 6.0)-0 4 41 TOWN OF BREWSTER �P ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS BREWSTER TUN ICI ERK, Meeting Minutes January 28, 2014 Chairman Philip Jackson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm at a duly advertised public hearing conducted on January 14, 2014 Members present were; Arthur Stewart, Brian Harrison, John Nixon, Philip Jackson, Sarah Kemp, Paul Kearney, and Leslie Erikson Members missing: Patricia Eggers and Bruce MacGregor Other guests; Susan Leven (Town Planner), Attorney Peter Freeman, Mark Zippo, John O'Reilly, Susan and Fred Lyndenfrost Mark Smith, Jeffrey Dirk and Fred Cheney To review past/present hearing: www.town.brewster.ma.us/documents and archives/Ch 18 video archives/recent videos/ ZBA 01-28-14 Minutes Motion Made by Arthur Stewart to ACCEPT the Minutes of November 26, 2013 as presented. Second made by John Nixon VOTE: 70-0 Motion made by Arthur Stewart to ACCEPT the Minutes of December 17, 2013 as presented. Second made by John Nixon VOTE: 7,0-0 Motion made by Arthur Stewart to ACCEPT the Minutes of January 14, 2014 as presented. Second made by John Nixon VOTE: 7.0-0 13-24 White Rock Partners LLC(represented by Peter L Freeman), 157&0 South Orleans Road, Map 142 Lots 102-105 and Map 130 Lots 28-34(previous M 52 L 31-1 and 33-1) in the RR zoning district The applicant seeks certain modifications of Comprehensive Permit 07-08. Member hearing this case are Philip Jackson, Arthur Stewart, Paul Kearney, John Nixon and Leslie Erikson. Reminder by the Chair that this case is CLOSED to Public Input Attorney Peter Freeman and Developer Mark Zippo were both present. John O'Reilly engineer was also in attendance. • The latest copy of the DRAFT decision dated 1-28-14 3:05PM was presented with final discussion • Conceptual plan for temporary road; discussion has begun with Town Planner (Susan Leven) • Site Plan and Decision presented (with minor typographical errors corrected) for signature Final Thoughts • Condition: contingent upon temporary road plans • No other comments ZBA Minutes 01-28-14 3/13/2014 9:58 AM MOTION by Arthur Stewart to GRANT the request for Modifications of Comprehensive Permit 07- 08 as presented and agreed upon in accordance with documents signed and presented. This is contingent upon condition #15 completions. Second by Paul Kearney VOTE: 540-0 13.22 C 'pe View Development ILC/Brewster Landing, represented by Attorney Peter L. Freeman, Wampu Trail and Sachemus Trail, Map 78 Lot 137 (previous M 15 L 125-2) in the CH, VS and RM zoning stricts. The applicant seeks a Comprehensive Permit (40B) under MGL 40B, section 20-23 and 760 CMR 30. and 31.00 to construct a total of 31 two and three bedroom units including 8 affordable units on a 9.43 acr i site. The eight affordable units will be for households earning up to 80% of the area median income, i accordance with applicable state regulation and guidelines. Memberi hearing this case are Philip Jackson, Arthur Stewart, Paul Kearney, John Nixon and Brian Harrison; Ms. Judi Barrett (RKG Associates) was present as Brewster Zoning Board Comprehensive Permit Consultant Peter Freeman was asked to present comments of Traffic Study; • Mr, Dirk is present for response • Lengthy report; Received January 24th and will need time for joint peer review • Met with Andrew Singer (representing abutter) to satisfy concerns Comments by Jeffrey Dirk (Vanessa Associates) • Cope Cod Commission had done a cursory review of technical aspects; in compliance with their standards as well as state standards • C(pM Smith was a more in-depth review; they wanted a few things rechecked; 1. Traffic counts and Foster Road analysis. 2. They wish to re look at impact and crashes at Underpass/6A intersection 3. No safety deficiencies 4. Cue lines/site lines from Underpass 5. Future projections (7 years out); use M P Renaissance as guideline 6. Mitigation of project (physical) in relation to town bylaw 7. Delay at intersection (in compliance) 8. Main + Underpass; increase travel lanes, traffic control signal or "modern roundabout" 9. "fair share payment" toward that intersection improvement 10. Main + Sachemus Trail; widen Sachemus (would benefit from roundabout) 11.Site Plan; signs and pavement markings, vegetation trimming, vehicle turn analysis (fire trucks and trash/recycling) Questions • R undabout; back up on Main Street? Rolling cue not static • Trraffic signal not appropriate • Skeptical about roundabout. Would rather see a "Left turn only" from Sachemus Open to Public Input • Andrew Singer Attorney representing Jane Remy; request a plan to rebuild Wampum Trail Would like to see a copy of the trimming plan No further traffic discussion • Dive Michniewicz (Coastal Engineering); discuss responses and write a response letter MOTION by Arthur Stewart to continue hearing until February 25, 2014 at 7:00pm Second by Brian Harrison VOTE: 5-0-0 ZBA Minutes 01-28-14 3/13/2014 9:58 AM MOTIOP by Arthur Stewart to adjourn at 7:35 PM Second by Brian Harrison VOTE: 6-0-0 Respectfully submitted, arilyn ` ooers, Recording Secretary ZBA Minuses 01-28-14 3/13/2014$:58 AM