Salisbury Planning Board Minutes

Public Hearings & Regular Meeting

Wednesday, March 22, 2006

 

 

7:00 p.m.

 

 

Members Present:  Jack Christian, Chairman (JC), Robert Straubel, Vice Chairman (RS), Larry Cuddire (LC), Lisa Lane (LL), and Don Egan (DE)

 

Also Present:  Assistant Planner, Leah Hill and Secretary, Pat Banfield

 

Meeting Opened at 7:00 p.m.   

 

1.      New Business - Building Permits /Plans

 

  1. Plans - 20 Old County Road – Due to a typo on the plans, they will not be signed this evening, applicant has been notified.

 

  1. Building Permit -  A. Daley, 204 North End Blvd. plans were approved March 8th, applicant needs building permit signed for 3 floor same footprint deck.

 

  1. Minor Site Plan -  Mary Ann Dale, 58 Main St.  Applicant wants to open a Day Care at this site and is requesting a change of use approval by the board. Applicant is requesting a waver for formal plans due to use change only at site.  Building Inspector states site is fine for a day care, with plenty of parking.  They will have to provide a floor plan to the state and get license from the state to operate a daycare.  They estimate starting enrollment of 20 children for day care.

 

RS building is divided into 3 units, day care will use two of those units.  Plan states address as 58 Main St, therefore, board would like the plan to read units 58 A and 58 B Main St..

 

RS motions that we approve application for a minor site plan for Units 58 A and 58 B Main St. to be used as a day care.

                                                                      

LL Seconds

 

Vote on motion 5 – 0 motion passes

 

  1. ANR - Thomas O’Hara, 41 – 47 Old County Rd.  Jim Babbin representing applicant, lot was divided into 3 lots about a year ago.  After receiving a ZBA variance, Concom did not approve due to wetlands, and lack of building frontage. Therefore, lot line had to be moved over so that setback would work, and two structures can be built conforming with adequate frontage.  As a result, property owner will build one house at this time, no zoning or conforming issues.  Parcel A will probably be transferred down the road.

 

LC motions to approve ANR as presented at 41 – 47 Old County Road.

 

LL Seconds

 

Vote on motion 5 – 0 motion passes

 

  1. SPR - Keith Sullivan, 87 Lafayette Road, applicant is proposing a change of use from residential to commercial.  Applicant is requesting a waiver from the public hearing, since he does not own property yet, closing date is set for March 27, 2006.  Abutters notice was sent out to all abutters and Fire department and Assessors office have no issues with proposed use change.  (discussion continued until the end of the meeting)!

 

Some discussion centered around the applicants use of stacked parking.  Planning Board does not want stacked parking on the site.

 

JC is concerned that their was no public hearing  with notices mailed to abutters.  Leah stated that their was a public hearing notice mailed to all the abutters stating that the applicant was requesting a waiver for a public hearing.

 

RS feels since the use change is so minor, that it might be considered by the board as a minor SPR. 

 

JC opinion has no problem granting this waiver, but feels we are setting a precedent for future applicants. 

 

RS disagrees, the board is allowed to grant waivers for anything, such as a public hearing if they deem it applicable.

 

Abutters Terry Marengi, Michele Demers and Ernest Fuller spoke in favor of the  new business.

 

DE motions SPR approval with provisions that applicant put two spaces out back on paved surface (10 x 20), two spaces along side of driveway (10 x 20) and one handicapped access space (10 X 20) parking will be screened in front with landscaping.  Further that lighting does not spill over onto abutters property. 

 

DE amend motion to include revised plans provided to the Planning Board and Selectmen by Monday, March 27, 2006. 

 

RS Seconds

 

Vote on motion 4 – 1 (LC opposed) motion passes

 

2.      7:30 PM Public Hearings

 

  1. Cont. SPR - Blair Properties, LLC, 166 Elm Street – Planning Department has received a letter from applicant stating they wish to withdraw application for 166 Elm Street.

 

RS motions to accept letter of withdrawal from applicant.

 

DE Seconds

 

Vote on motion 5 – 0 motion passed

 

  1. Cont. Definitive Subdivision, Joan Stevens, 14A Friedenfels,  Board has received a letter granting extension of application until May 31st. 2006.  Applicant has met with Natural Heritage and is trying to get Concom issues cleared up by April 19th.  Mr. Bowden stated they would like to attend April 26th meeting.

 

Planning Board has a concern about Natural Heritage requesting no curbing and the narrow road.

 

RS motions we hold a public hearing on April 26th, provided petitioner shows real progress in solving numerous Concom and Planning Board issues.  Further suggests that Planning Department (Leah) send a letter to applicant itemizing a list of open issues to that effect.

 

LC Seconds

 

JC has spoken with an abutter and Greg Bowden has not made an attempt to resolve several outstanding issues.

 

Vote on motion 5 – 0 motion passed

 

  1. Cont. SPR Saab, Gage, 7 McCarthy Way  - Ron Laffley changes through negotiating with Engineer Consultant was to alleviate elevated parking
    spaces have been removed from the plans, lower grade now to grade 7.  Restoration to salt marsh, and replace paving.   Address concerns of Joe Serwatka, a new water main hydrant and water services are now shown on the plans.  All work (including sewer) will comply with the DPW and water department requirements.    Also, the flow of water and runoff from McCarthy Way has been regraded and lowered.  The swales has been revised to convey runoff from the 10 year storm event.  In addition, a swale along the south side of McCarthy Way to direct runoff has been included on the plan.

 

JC question existing line where sewer is going to pump station.  What is grade on abutters property line, contour of land slope is not changing?  Mr. Laffley stated that a swale to enhance water flow from abutters, Mr. English property to solve water problems

 

Further, Mr. Laffley stated that the Gravel Paved 2 System allows for fire trucks and water runoff as required.

 

Concom has agreed to amended drawings.  Elevation from 1 – 2 feet for property no longer has enclosed garage, but is now a carport.

 

RS motions to approve Site plan for 7 McCarthy Way with provisions that all sewer and water construction meets Concom approval.

 

LC Seconds

 

Vote on motion 4 – 0 motion passed

 

  1. SPR Beach Realty Trust – 211 Beach Road – M. Wolpert applicant.  Board has received a letter requesting continuance until April 12th.

 

LL motions to continue Public Hearing SPR for Beach Realty Trust at 211 Beach Road until April 12, 2006.

 

LC Seconds

 

Vote on motion 5 – 0 motion passed

 

3.      Correspondence

 

Planning Board approved and signed minutes February 8, 2006

 

RS motions to accept minutes for February 8, 2006

 

LC Seconds

 

Vote on motion 4 – 0 motion passed

 

Planning Board approved and signed minutes February 22, 2006

 

LC motions to accept minutes for February 22, 2006

 

RS Seconds

 

Vote on motion 4 – 0 motion passed

 

Planning Board approved and signed minutes March 8, 2006

 

RS motions to accept minutes for March 8, 2006

 

LL Seconds

 

Vote on motion 4 – 0 motion passed

 

4.      Other Business:

 

  1. Planning Board presentation to the Selectmen’s meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 10, 2006.

 

 

  1. Design Review Committee, will be available to meet with Planning Board at the April 12, 2006 meeting at 6 p.m. “Meet and Get To Know Names and Faces”

 

  1. Zoning Definitions – send comments and suggestions to Lisa Pearson, Planning Director.

 

  1. 375 North End Blvd.  – 3 foot drip strip that Joe said was needed.

 

 

  1. Barrier Beach Residential Paving By-Law for review – written by Ron Laffley for Concom.

 

  1. Open Space Plan – We’ve started research for the Open Space and Recreation Plan, to be incorporated into the Master Plan.

 

 

5.      Adjournment:

 

RS motion to adjourn Planning Board meeting at 9:15 p.m.

 

DE Seconds

 

Vote on motion 5 – 0 motion passes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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