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Home My Public Portal AboutPlanning Board -- 2017-03-08 Minutes w IR l �,0ft100N0b""""u� Brewster Planning Board Approved: 03/22/2017 *a ,0f ot,00it %,04 2198 Main Street Vote: 6-0-1 _•� ';+> Brewster, MA 02631-1898 ° ^ - : y (508) 896-3701 x1 133 brewplan@brewster-ma.gov � a , BREWSTER PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 6:30 pm Brewster Town Office Building Chairman Richard Judd convened the Planning Board meeting at 6:33 pm in the Brewster Town Office Building with members: Madalyn Hillis-Dineen, William Hoag, Kari Hoffmann and Elizabeth Taylor. Scott Collum and Charlotte Degen were absent. Also present: Ryan Bennett, Town Planner and Lynn St. Cyr, Senior Department Assistant. The Chair read the Recording or Taping Notification: "As required by the Open Meeting Law we are informing you that the Town will be audio and video taping this public meeting. In addition, if anyone else intends to audio or video tape this meeting he or she is required to inform the chair." 6:33 PM PLANNING DISCUSSION Satisfaction of Condition/Conservation Restriction The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, Inc. submitted a request to approve a Conservation Restriction for the Abby Road Subdivision/Newcomb Knolls. Documents: • 02/15/17 letter from Mark H. Robinson to Ryan Bennett with signature page for Planning Board and Modified Covenant Mark Robinson, Executive Director of The Compact was present on behalf of the Brewster Conservation Trust. Robinson summarized the request for the Board and explained that the open space that is the subject of the Conservation Restriction was transferred to the Brewster Conservation Trust (BCT) by the owners Jay and Wendy Merchant. BCT seeks approval of the Conservation Restriction from the Planning Board in order to meet the requirements of the Modified Covenant. Judd directed Board members to review page 4 of 5, specifically paragraph #24 and #25 of the Modification to Existing Agreement and Covenant Conditions. Motion by Hoffmann to Approve the Conservation Restriction Form for Abbv Road Subdivision/ Newcomb Knolls as presented. Second by Hoag. Vote: 5-0-0. ADnroval of Meetina Minutes The Board decided that the minutes from the February 22, 2017 meeting would be reviewed at the next meeting on March 22, 2017. Liaison Resorts Kari Hoffmann reported on the recent meeting of the Brewster Vision Advisory Group. The Board discussed recreational marijuana and possible regulations that could lead to amendments to the Zoning Bylaw. PB Minutes 03/08/2017 Page 1 of 3 e - The Board discussed their work on the Stormwater Bylaw and, if possible, plan to discuss a work schedule at one of the May meetings. Planning Discussion concluded at 6:56 pm. 6:56 PM MODIFICATION OF SPECIAL PERMIT CONTINUED Application #2016-14: (Continued from February 8, 2017) Applicant/Owner: Cape Cod Bible Alliance Church. Representative: John Bologna, Coastal Engineering Company, Inc., for property located at 3580/3634 Main Street and shown on Assessor's Map 126, Lot 87, 88 and 89 (formerly Map 28 and 29, Lot 35-1 and 14) in the R-M Zoning District. The Applicant is proposing to modify previously approved Special Permit#2014-03 issued in accordance with Brewster Zoning Bylaw §179-51 and §179- 66. (Continuance to April 26, 2017 requested) Documents: • 03/02/17 letter from John Bologna to Ryan Bennett The Applicant submitted a request for a continuance to the April 26, 2017 Planning Board meeting. Hoffmann read the March 2, 2017 from John Bologna into the record. Motion by Hoffmann to Continue Public Hearing on Modification of Special Permit Application #2016-14 to April 26, 2017. Second by Taylor. Vote: 5-0-0. Discussion ended at 6:58 pm. Hoffmann re-opened the Planning Discussion and asked for suggestions of groups and organizations the Brewster Vision Advisory Group could reach out to about their work. The Board made suggestions including the Chamber of Commerce, Men's Club, Gardening Club, libraries, churches, schools, conservation trusts, Sea Camps, Latham Schools, Ocean Edge, Natural History Museum, the Lions Club and the Rotary Club. Discussion ended at 7:00 pm. 7:02 PM MODIFICATION OF SPECIAL PERMIT CONTINUED Application #2017-02: (Continued from February 22, 2017) Applicant/Owner: Pond Oaks LLC. Representative: Richard Smith of Bank of New England. The Applicant is requesting a modification of Special Permit MRS2004-23 granted in accordance with Brewster Zoning Bylaw §179-35.2, Major Residential Development, to resolve outstanding roadway improvements and amend conditions of the permit for property located on Winstead Road (Pond Oaks Subdivision) in the R-L Zoning District, as shown on Assessor's (Map- Lot): 61-38, 61-39, 61-40, 61-41, 61-42, 61-47, 61-48, 61-49, 61-50, 61-51, 62-45, 62-48, 62-49, 62-50. Documents: • Draft decision • 03/08/17 letter from Noelle Bramer, Conservation Administrator Bennett stated that she has reviewed and discussed the draft decision with Rick Smith of Bank of New England and the Bank is satisfied with the current draft of the decision. Michael Leon of 196 Winstead Road addressed the Board regarding the draft decision and confirmed that the residents were in agreement with recent revisions and are satisfied with the current draft decsion. Leon, on behalf of the residents of Winstead Road, urged the Board to approve the decision as drafted. Jay Paggi of 147 Winstead Road updated the Board on his inspection of the catch basins on Winstead Road. Motion by Hoffmann to Recess to 7:15 pm. Second by Hillis-Dineen. Vote: 5-0-0. Recess at 7:05 pm. Motion by Hoag to Reconvene Meeting. Second by Hoffmann. Vote: 5-0-0. The meeting reconvened at 7:17 pm. PB Minutes 03/08/2017 Page 2 of 3 Ii x Hillis-Dineen read the March 8, 2017 letter from Noelle Bramer, Conservation Administrator, into the record. Bennett noted that Rick Smith of the Bank of New England was not present at the meeting but will confirm in writing that the Bank agrees with the current draft decision and supports the Board moving forward to approve the decision. Motion by Hoag to Close Public Hearing. Second by Hillis-Dineen. Taylor asked for clarification on the release of Lot 8. Bennett clarified that the lot would be released pursuant to the conditions of the modified special permit and directed Taylor to the Special Permit Stipulations on page 8 of the decision. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion by Hoffmann to Approve Modification of Special Permit Awlication #2017-02 contingent upon Receipt of Letter from Bank of New England Confirming the Bank's Approval of the Decision. Second by Hillis-Dineen. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion by Hoag to adjourn meeting. Second by Taylor. Vote: 5-0-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:27 pm. Next Planning Board Meeting Date: 03/22/17 Respectfully submitted, Kari Hoffmann, C6I �ning Board Clerk PB Minutes 03/08/2017 Page 3 of 3