Public Hearings & Regular
Meeting
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
7:00 p.m.
Members
Present:
Jack Christian, Chairman, (JC) Larry Cuddire, (LC) Don Egan (DE), Robert
Straubel (RS), and Harold Congdon (HC)
Also Present: Planning
Director, Lisa Pearson, and Secretary,
Regular Meeting Opened at 7:06 p.m.
New
Business:
a.
Salisbury Building Inspector, Ken Surette discussed
new business and associated issues with the Planning Board
·
Stacked parking, no more than 2 for same unit
·
Cars backing unto main road is acceptable
·
No problem w/parking under structure, as long as concrete paving is in
place.
·
No occupancy permits for parking without concrete pads u/structure
·
Variance applied to state Board of Building Regs. & Standards
(BOBRS)
·
Crushed stone is acceptable along side of building for parking
·
State Policy is to protect wetlands
a.
Amended SPR Twin Lights –
HC motions
to approve amended SPR
DE Seconds
Vote on
motion 4-0 unanimous
b.
Amended SPR Pro-wash –
LC motions
to approve amended SPR
HC Seconds
Vote on
motion 4-0 unanimous
7:30
p.m. Public Hearings
a.
Planning Board Rules & Reg’s – Lisa Pearson reviewed
additions to the Rules and
Reg’s. SPR requirements added on page 10 & 11, FRD requirements additions
Section 7, pages 18 – 20. Included, has
been reviewed how department and board will implement. Also included are the changes that were
negotiated with Beach Coalition.
LC motions
to adopt Planning Board Rules & Regulations as presented and include all
revisions.
BS Seconds
Vote on
motion 4 – 1 (HC) abstained
BS motions
to close public hearing on Rules and Regulations
LC Seconds
Vote on
motion 5 - 0 unanimous
b.
SPR – Fraser Realty Trust, - 114 Bridge Rd. Lee
Tibideau, of Cammett Engineering Mr. Tibideau,
described the site plan including; new addition, replacing existing pump
station, how drainage will tie into two storm water areas proposed, new site
lights hi-intensity along Bridge Road and security lights in back of
property. They plan to install a
bio-filter in catch basin in front of building, on Concom review and
recommendation. Also, they have
received a permit from
LC
suggested Planning Board get a copy of the letter from Concom engineer review.
HC stated his concern
about oil and grease runoff.
DE concern about double
entry and exits.
BS concern in height of
sign on building
Planning
Board recommends applicant file a Form A (ANR) to resolve combining lot lines.
LC motions
to continue to June 8 meeting pending Engineer review of lights, drainage and
ANR question.
BS Seconds
Vote on
motion 4 – 1 (HC) abstained
c.
SPR – Maris/Link House,
Chairmen Jack Christian steps down due to
o curb cut will remain the
same
o more direct approach for
emergency and safety vehicle access
o emphasis on front entry
reconfiguration
o will compress
construction area to allow for safe access to Essex County Jail in rear.
o Improved lighting,
parking, (removal of pavement near building to allow for green area).
BS concerned about no
sidewalks to street area. Also,
conforming parking spaces in back of site to 10’ x 20’ spaces.
JC read letter from Board of Health approval pending on
successful inspection of grease traps.
HC motions
to approve
BS seconds
DE amends
motion to ask Town of
Motion
failed due to lack of 2nd.
Vote on
first motion 5 – 0 unanimous
d.
Continued SPR – Jeffco, McCarthy Way – Brian Knowles discussed
the applicants proposed construction of 6 units totaling 4024 sq ft. (+/-)
proposed less square foot, would reduce runoff.
Mr. Knowles stated that the Concom had recommended some stone boundaries
near the flood zone. The footprint for
all units will be 24’ x 28’, elevated on pillars first floor will be
approximately 4 - 5 feet above ground, plans no impervious paving, also
contractor will replace existing grave.
DE concerned about the board
giving approval to projects located in the marsh, very costly solutions to
Town.
Attorney Jill Murphy of
Connolly & Connolly, represent several of the abutters, spoke about the
construction of buildings in the no flood zone, suggest 5 out of the 6 units
will be in the no build zone. On behalf
of the abutters, there is significant concern about board permitting building
on flood zone
JC is there any way to
raise the structures above the flood plan?
Also, what are they going to do with snow removal?
DE questions opinion on
effect of flooding on property, has the Army Corp of Engineers rendered any
solution on this project. What are the
mediation efforts concerning a dike/wall proposed?
Dept. Heads, Health &
Safety concerns by Fire, DPW and Snow removal.
LC Motions
to continue SPR hearing until June 8.
BS Seconds
Vote on
motion 4 – 1 HC abstained
e.
Continued SPR – R. Bochenko & R. L’Heureux, 14,
Ron Laffley discussed the
proposed construction of four – three story attached town houses. Concom approval for crush stone.
LC stated
elevation for parking slab 6” above crushed stone.
JC questions estimate on
cost to construct parking ramp on four pilings.
Mr. Laffley said the cost
to construct the parking ramp is and additional $6K / unit.
o Lighting on entry ways
and rear decks
o Trash will be stored
inside each condo
o Landscaping, as much as
possible, mounded area with scrubs
o Some negative feedback on
height and continued flow of town houses
o Total height of town
houses = 35 feet.
Abutter stated the site
is in R3 zone, where most of the structures on 16 & 17th streets
are single family units.
Mr. Laffley said that
parking is shown on updated plans.
LC Motions
to continue SPR hearing until June 8.
BS Seconds
Vote on
motion 4 – 1 (DE) opposed
DE comments this project
does not comply with parking as it stands.
f.
Continued Special Permit – J. Stevens, Greg Bowden,
LP read into record memo from Don Levesque, DPW
Director, noting comments pertaining to
JC read into record, a letter from Concom, to be
discussed further at June 1, 2005 Concom meeting.
DE motion
to have Town Council continue to review site plan, resolution needed before
approval of this plan.
LC Seconds
Vote on
Motion 5 – 0 unanimous
Attorney Stuart Holver, representing Abutter William
Rantz, stated their concerns on the following; storm drainage, safety issues,
emergency vehicle access. Mr. Rantz’s
main concern is the length of road “600 feet” dead end street.
JC read into record, the criteria for sub-division,
stating plan complies.
BS motions
that plan submitted meets general special permit findings criteria list in
Section XC3.
LC Seconds
Vote on
Motion 5 – 1 (HC) abstained
Other
Business:
a.
The planning board set this date as a time for
Matt Palis stated he would like to get an additional bid for the work
from a second contractor, M. Wolpert .
b.
Lynn
McGoff, Map 24,
c. H & M - Form C Plan endorsement,
HC
motion to sign plan as presented
DE
Seconds
Vote on
motion 3 – 2 (BS) (LC) opposed
Adjournment
JC Motion to adjourn meeting
LC seconds
Vote on motion: 5 - 0 unanimously
Meeting is adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Chairman JC, would like
to schedule 2 workshops, with Concom
Water, into ground &
local engineers and Selectmen