Public Hearings & Regular Meeting
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Jack
Christian, Chairman (JC), Robert Straubel, Vice Chairman (RS), Larry Cuddire
(LC), Don Egan (DE) and Lisa Lane (LL).
Also Present: Assistant Planner, Leah Hill,
Secretary, Pat Banfield
Meeting Opened at 7:00 p.m. Happy New Year!
1.
New Business
a. Building
Permits /Bond – minor changes on
Buzz Couillard Plans for
LC motions to have Town Engineer, Joe Serwatka review new plans
for
Leah
to inform applicant after plans have been reviewed
LL seconds
Vote on Motion – 4 – 1 (DE abstained)
b. ACC - Barbara Souther, 8 Bartlett Street, accessory
apartment in basement of home, to be
used for her son, no exterior changes to property.
RS motions to recommend to
the Zoning Board approval of this accessory apartment.
LC
Seconds
Vote on Motion – 5- 0 motion passes
c. Minor SPR – “Signs by Doug”, 213 Lafayette Rd. Denis Pallozzo
and Doug Hanson applicants stated they are proposing to construct a 26 X 22
flat roof garage, allowing applicant to work on truck signage indoors away from
inclement weather. Applicant to install
a 6’ stockade fence on westerly side of property, also enclosing a dumpster,
with a gate for access. According to the
Assessor this is a pre-existing, non-conforming lot, with minimal sloping of
property. Parking area to be stripped
and paved, some landscaping at entrance.
Also applicant plans to initially vinyl side the new structure, and
eventually vinyl side all of the structures for consistency.
DE
motions
that site plan be accepted, with the following items being completed per
applicant, all siding be consistent on structures, entrance be delineated by landscaping, and not
to exceed 35 feet in width, striping for parking and gate for dumpster access.
LC
Seconds
Vote
on motion 5 – 0 motion passes
d. Minor SPR – Harold Nabhan, 25 Broadway – construction of a deck is proceeding, as
applicant has received a building permit, from the Town Building
Inspector. However, no application has
been received to date. No one is present
at this meeting, Wednesday, January 11, 2006 to discuss this issue with the
Planning Board.
DE
has
concerns about how this was handled and would like to discuss the process by
which a building permit was issued.
DE motions that the Planning
Board send a letter to the Building Inspector copying the Town Manager, and
Concom Chairman, sighting since this construction represents square foot area
exceeding 500 square feet, construction automatically triggers a minor site
plan review, Planning Board feels
the work on this project should be stopped, i.e., revoke building permit,
pending minor site plan review.
LL
Seconds
Vote
on motion 5 – 0 – motion passes
2.
Correspondence
RS motions that the minutes for December 12, 2005 be accepted as
written.
LC Seconds
Vote on motion 5 – 0 motion passes
3. 7:30 p.m. Public Hearing
DE a few opening remarks, clarify process to achieve SPR, for development
in the Town. Further, to simplify
application process and clear up a lot of inconsistencies for future
development. Although we worked on the
wrong document for a time, a lot of the concepts were adopted and incorporated
into the final document.
Rob Ozenski, comments that although Beach Coalition’s
participation in the project was largely symbolic, because the wording they
reviewed was not the wording actually to be considered, overall, the
cooperation of the Beach Coalition resulted in a meaningful and fruitful
exercise.
Ron Laffley, commented SPR preliminary review should utilize
concept drawings, for preliminary review by the board and public use prior to
actually submitting plans to the Planning Department. This would allow developers an opportunity to
obtain direction from the Board before hiring the engineers needed. He believes that there have been some missed
opportunities in town because it is costly and risky to engineer plans without
having an idea how the Board will react to the design.
LC notes that there is no reason why applicants can’t come before the
board to discuss a project. LC suggests
that we can consider DPW and Ron Laffley comments for later inclusion in Rules
and Reg’s. The Planner and Assistant
Planner can formulate language and e-mail to all Planning Board members for
review.
DE motions that Planning Board adopt the proposed Rules and
Reg’s as shown in the most recent draft dated December 19, 2005 to be
effective January 12, 2006,
for all plans stamped in on that date and in the future.
RS Seconds
Vote on motion 5 – 0 motion passes
LC motions that the board continue hearing until January 25,
2006.
LL Seconds
Vote on motion 5 – 0 motion passes
The
new plan is more conforming to the neighborhood character, also proposed
structure height at 35’ and is conforming.
The applicant has received approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals for
a Special Permit in accordance with the Provisions of MGL Ch. 40A, Sections 8,
10, 14 & 15.
RS stated new plan is improvement
project R3. Also feels this
project is a reasonable compromise.
DE also feels plan is more consistent with neighborhood. However, inconsistent with SPR intent. He interprets Zoning to mean that only single
family dwellings should be built on combined lots.
LL read aloud the description of
Charles
Takesian, abutter is opposed to this project, specifically
due to Zoning Issues.
His
key issues are that the townhouses are being constructed in a residential area,
devaluation of his property and increased density in neighborhood.
DE curbing might be in appropriate on this site.
RS motions to approve project as presented and wave curbing.
LL seconds
LC commented clearly Zoning by-law states condition, however ZBA has given
applicant written approval. Therefore Planning
Board will move forward with what we have.
Condo documents should state that trash removal should be picked up by
one contractor.
Vote on motion 4 – 1 (DE opposed)
d.
SPR Blair Properties, L.L.C.,
Applicant
wants Planning Boards opinion on a traffic study, would like to avoid one, if
possible. Board feels traffic study is
needed.
LC would like to see landscape plan for site prepared by landscape
architect showing trees, scrubs and perennials on plan. Also, applicant to schedule a certified soil
test by Board of Health.
Mr.
Cooke stated that results of soil test may have to be postponed until next
meeting due to conflicting schedules.
Fire
department wants to see 25’ width maintained on drive thru and travel lanes on
westerly side of the building.
JC noted that plan contains unisex toilets, applicant will need permission
from the Board of Plumbers before installing unisex toilets in commercial
structures.
Applicant
questions if supplemental topographic survey is necessary to be completed?
LC motions to continue SPR for
RS Seconds
Vote on motion 5 – 0 – motion passes
4.
Reports of Committees
Affordable Housing Plan – Copies distributed to Planning Board, also they have
had the opportunity to view on the website at: www.salisburyma.gov/boards/PBinfo.html
LL motions to endorse the Salisbury Housing Plan as presented.
RS Seconds
Vote on motion 3 – 0 (LC & DE
abstained) motion passes
6. Adjournment
RS motions to adjourn meeting
LL Seconds
Vote on motion 5- 0 motion passes
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Minutes Approved by: Date: