PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
October 19, 2005
PRESENT: K. Hurd (Chairman), R. Domnitz, E. Flint, D. Ries, J. Snell
STAFF: M. Whitehead, D. Parkhurst
7:30 BUSINESS
The Board discussed the development of a Master Plan. Mr. Whitehead had copies of Master Plans from other communities and discussed the process.
8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUATION– AYOUB ENGINEERING ON BEHALF OF ELIE JAMMAL, South Great Road, (Map 82, Parcel 2), site plan review for a new residence.
The applicant has requested to continue the hearing. A MOTION was made and seconded to continue the hearing to November 16, 2005. The Motion passed unanimously.
8:20 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING – WILLIAM B. CROWLEY, 38 Silver Hill Road (Map and Parcel 72/115), Site Plan Review.
Mr. Crowley described the property, noting that the site is on a 22 acre cluster development that currently only has two houses built on it, with two remaining developable lots. Last year, they had to remove an existing barn due to carpenter ant destruction. He described various changes to the structure, including the location of the “chiller”, considered an accessory structure by the Building Inspector. He also note that if a new lot is developed, the Fire Chief will want to bring the hydrant closer to the dwellings, an 8” main will be required and the narrow road may need to be widened in various places. The parties agreed this would come before the Planning Board at such time that the lot is developed. Discussion returned to the barn. The Board agreed that they would need to see
the original building envelopes on the plan before the discussion could continue. The Board also wanted to confer with the Building Inspector regarding his opinion on an underground building area outside the building envelope. .Mr. Ries made a motion, Mr. Flint seconded, to continue the hearing to November 2 at 8:20 PM. The Motion passed unanimously.
8:40 P.M. - ACCESSORY APARTMENT RECOMMENDATION – PETER VON MERTENS, 16 Tower Road, (Map and Parcel 74-25)
Mr. Von Mertens presented plans for an accessory apartment. He plans to put a door next to the garage, and a wider window in the bedroom for the second egress. He described parking, noting the difficult access. He discussed a protective overhang and lighting over the door. Members of the Board also made a recommendation that the shower be relocated. Mr. Ries made a MOTION and Mr. Domnitz seconded to recommend approval of the accessory apartment with the condition that there shall be no more than 3 cars parked regularly at this address and that the apartment shall meet all safety and health regulation. The MOTION passed unanimously. A corrected plan will be presented to the Board of Appeals.
9:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUATION - LEXINGTON ROAD LLP, TIM TAYLOR (ATTY), 118 Lexington Road, ( Map and Parcels 34-4, 34-4.02, 34-4.03, 34-4.04, 34-4.05) special permit and site plan review for an R-1 cluster subdivision.
Mr. Taylor and the Board discussed the “Certificate of Approval of a Definitive Plan” including limits on the field parcel and limits on house sizes. Mr. Taylor also noted tht the plans are being corrected. Mr. Taylor has met with Fire Chief Cotoni. They reviewed the water loop systems, and agreed that, due to the water pipe configuration in that area, nothing is added by making this a loop system. Mr. Ries made a Motion and Mr. Snell seconded to continue the hearing to November 2 at 8:40 PM. (or 9 PM on November 16). The Motion passed unanimously.
9:20 P.M. - ACCESSORY APARTMENT RECOMMENDATION – DONALD MCCARTHY, 34 Brooks Road (Map and Parcel 12/17)
Mr. McCarthy appeared with his architect, Mr. Smith. The house sits on a 43,000 square foot lot. The garage is over 10 years old, and the existing interior space will be renovated for the apartment. A shed dormer will be added to the rear. The front will not be altered, and there is a large driveway with sufficient parking. Mr. Ries made a Motion, Mr. Domnitz seconded to recommend that the Zoning Board of Appeals grant the request for an accessory apartment. The MOTION passed unanimously.
Minutes: Deferred
09/21/05
10/05/05
The Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.
Submitted by Debra parkhurst
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