Public
Hearings & Regular Meeting
Wednesday,
June 28, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Larry
Cuddire, Chairman (LC), Robert Straubel, Vice Chairman (RS), Lisa Lane (LL),
Dave Holscher (DH) and Don Egan (DE)
Also Present: Assistant Planner,
Leah Hill (LH) and Secretary, Pat Banfield
Meeting Opened at 7:05 p.m.
1.
New Business - Building Permits /Plans
a.
Reorganization of Planning Board FY
2007 – All members
were present to vote for FY 2007
reorganization. Two items should be
voted on by the Planning Board, one for Chairman and Vice Chairman. Another position to be filled by the Planning
Board is a position on the MVPC (Merrimack Valley Planning Commission). Does anyone want to volunteer as the official
representative for the Town of
LC motion that Bob Straubel be the MVPC
representative for the Salisbury Planning Board for FY2007.
DE Seconds
Vote on motion 5 – 0 motion passes
Next item is the Reorganization of the Planning Board FY
2007. - Chairman
DE we are fortunate to have a lot of
talented people on the board and he would like to nominate Larry Cuddire for
the position of Chairman.
LL Seconds
Vote on motion 4 – 1 (RS opposed) motion passes
Next item is the Reorganization of the Planning Board FY
2007. – Vice Chairman
DE would like to nominate Bob Straubel
for Vice Chairman
LC Seconds
Vote on motion 5 – 0
unanimous
LC noted that due to a series of vacations, he suggest that the Planning Board
skip the next meeting on July 12 and hold our next meeting on July 26,
2006. DE stated he is not going to be
available the week of July 12th.
Leah stated no public hearings would be affected if we skip the next
meeting.
DE motions that the next planning board
meeting be held on July 26, 2006.
RS seconds
Vote on motion 5 – 0
unanimous
b.
ANR - Merit Properties Ltd.
Partnership, 25 Ocean Front South – Jim Bowers, Atty. representing applicant stated this ANR is
to combine 2 lots (684 and 684A) to create 1 lot. They have proper frontage and MVPC has
approved the digital submission.
Basically, this application is to get the planning boards approval of a plan
to settle a title problem which has arisen when the client tried to sell the
property formally referred to as the “Sidewalk Cafe.” During the title search, it was determined
that the larger part of the lot 684, is also on a 15 foot strip of land, which
is immediately in front of lot 684 on Ocean Front South. Back in 1956 a document was recorded at the
registry of deeds by the Salisbury Beach Association which waved all it’s
rights, title and interest in the 15 foot strip of land directly in front of lot
684. They have petitioned the land court
to make it all one lot, but first, applicant must receive the planning boards
endorsement of the plan.
RS motions that the Planning Board will
endorse the ANR for Merit properties
Ltd.
DE Seconds
LC suggests that the Planning
Department keep an eye on the land court outcome. As a result of their decision, the private
way will become Town property.
Vote on motion 5 – 0
unanimous
c.
ACC – K. Shute,
LC stated that the Planning Board is required to send a
letter to the ZBA stating the Planning Board’s recommendation. This letter must reflect , 1. whether the lot
size is adequate, 2. that the ACC
apartment would work in the zone/neighborhood and 3. that there is adequate
parking.
RS motions to notify the Zoning Board of
Appeals that the ACC application meets all three requirements.
DH Seconds
Vote on motion 5 – 0
unanimous
2.
Old Business
a.
Cont. Minor SPR – James Cassell
Trustee,
DE motions that the planning board proceed
based on the determination that the project meets the criteria as a minor SPR.
LL Seconds
Vote on motion 4 – 1
(DE opposed)
RS amends motion that planning board approve minor
SPR as presented with updated plans dated 6- 27- 06.
LL Seconds
Vote on motion 4 – 1 (DE
opposed)
3.
7:30 PM Public Hearings
a.
Cont. SPR – Wave Properties, 16
Cable Ave. – Jim
Babbin, of Millennium Engineering representing applicant. He stated since there is all new information
revised plan for this project, he has no problem that all members be eligible
to vote (including) new member can vote on this project. The new plan would have retail space down
stairs, four units upstairs and four parking spaces along with a utility room
in the garage. Several Issues to present
to the board; first, we have to use Cable Ave. , second, the parking spaces are
at an angle and are very difficult to get in and out of. The
reason it is designed is to meet the Boards recommendation to have a smaller
curb cut. Would like to hear from the
Board there opinion of using Cable Ave. and the parking issue before going in
front of the Design Review Committee.
DE comments on having vehicles backing
onto public way is misguided. He
suggests making the whole project all commercial. Since its in the Beach Commercial District,
that might be a way of proceeding with the project.
RS recommends 3 units with only 3
parking spaces needed.
DH motions for a continuance for Wave
properties project to July 26, 2006 Planning Board meeting and public hearing.
LL Seconds
Vote on motion 4 – 1
(RS abstained)
DE amends motion to continue the public hearing until
July 26, 2006 meeting. In the event a
letter requesting extension for application is not received, the SPR for Wave
Properties will be denied.
LL Seconds
Vote on motion 4 – 1
(RS abstained)
b.
Cont. SPR Chris Deluca, Chris’ Auto
Body,
LC appreciates revised plan with
lighting layout, and traffic patterns noted.
DE motions that SPR Chris’ Auto Body be
approve with extension of granite curbing and extension of island. In addition, SPR standard conditions to be
included in the motion.
RS Seconds
Vote on motion 4 – 0
(DH abstained)
c.
Cont. Sub-division, Joan Stevens,
14A Friedenfels, Greg
Bowden to briefly go over all the issues of this project to update all board
members of the current status. Donation
of Twelve acres of land to Town of
Greg would like the improved road (22 feet) accepted by the
Town from Route 1 all the way to the bridge.
They would like the town to accept and maintain that portion of the
road. Abutter Mr. Golden is going to
provide an access to allow for 22 ft wide paved road/right-of-way.
Any road where Town of
DE questions if Audubon Society/State
owns land, how will the public access the 59 acre piece?
Mr. Bowden stated the 12 acre piece will be accessed from
the rail trail. Also, there will remain
the 12 foot wide existing right-of-way across Mr. Renz’s land. This right-of-way is point of contention with
Mr. Renz, the applicants goal is to have him become a part of the process.
LC would like to see public access
from rail trail to the upland acres.
LL motions to continue public hearing for
Sub-Division of 14A Friedenfels
DE Seconds
Vote on motion 4 – 1
(DH abstained)
d.
SPR – Amin Nabhan,
LL motions that public hearing for SPR for
DH seconds
Vote on motion 4 -1
(DE opposed)
4.
Correspondence
DE motions to approve
Planning Board minutes from 6/14/2006
RS Seconds
Vote on motion 4 – 1
(DH abstained) motion passes
5.
Adjournment:
RS motions to adjourn
meeting at 9:55 p.m.
DH Seconds
Vote on motion 5 – 0 motion
passes
Meeting is adjourned
Minutes Approved by: Date: