Planning
Board Public Hearing
Wednesday,
April 2, 2008
Judge
Welsh Hearing Room, Town Hall
260
Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657
Members Present: Ellen
Battaglini, Joe DeMartino, Kevin Rich, and Marianne Clements
Staff Present: Maxine
Notaro, Permit Coordinator, David Gardner, Assistant Town Manager
Kevin Rich, Vice Chairman, called the meeting to
order at 7:05 p.m.
Case
#2008-02 Site Plan Review (Revised Plans)
Application by Martin R. Donoghue, P.E./Coastal
Engineering Co., Inc. on behalf of Bradford East Condominium under Article 2,
Section 2320 of the Zoning Bylaws for High Elevation Protection District A. to
remove and reinstall an in-ground swimming pool within existing deck area
previously approved at the property located at 208 Bradford Street,
Provincetown, MA (Res3 Zone).
There were some additional structural changes to
accommodate pool replacement. Foundation
work around perimeter of deck will not change.
Existing pool is believed to be concrete. Pool being made smaller and deck made
larger. Not clear whether pool is or
will be heated, but if it is heated, the proposal is to replace in kind, so the
equipment and propane tank will be located in the same place.
Motion: to approve Site Plan Review Case #2008-02 pursuant to
plans submitted dated 3-19-2008 as submitted.
Moved:
Joe DeMartino Second:
Ellen Battaglini Vote: 4:0:0
Case
#2008-07 Site Plan Review
Application by Mark P. Kinnane of Cape Associates,
Inc. under Article 2, Section 2320 of the Zoning Bylaws for High Elevation
Protection District A. The applicant seeks approval for a 7 x 14 first floor
deck extension and a 67 x 0 second floor deck extension at the property
located at 12 Creek Round Hill Road, Provincetown, MA (Res1 Zone).
Derick Burgess representing Cape Associates. Looking to expand 2 existing decks. Submitted additional info at the meeting for
high elevation. Will continue latticework
on first floor deck sited away from dune.
Crest is at 56-69. Working at
42 grade elevation. Existing landscaping
will not be disturbed. Will do digging
by hand. Will drain as present. Existing 1st floor deck (18x14
=252 sf) is being expanded 12 x 7.
Total 350 sf. First floor deck is
approximately 2 off the ground and will be approximately 4 at corner of the
expansion. Total of 3 sono tubes will be
dug.
Board will need a full site plan with engineers stamp for
approval. Plan should include contour
lines.
Motion: Continue to
April 16, 2008, and request the applicant to provide an original site plan with
contours. Plans to include both existing
and proposed of the entire deck for both first and second floor decks.
Moved: Ellen Battaglini Second:
Joe DeMartino Vote: 4:0:0
Case
#2008-08 Site Plan Review
Application by Martin R.
Donoghue, P.E., Coastal Engineering Co., Inc. on Lands End Inn at Gull Hill,
Incorporated under Article 2, Section 2320 of the Zoning Bylaws for High
Elevation Protection District A. The applicant seeks approval for the
construction of a swimming pool at the property located at 22 Commercial
Street, Provincetown, MA (Res1 Zone).
Erosion and sedimentation
control barrier. Lighting will be low
wattage and will not have any impact on adjacent properties. There is a well on the site. ZBA has issued a special permit for the
pool.
Letter from Jamie Veara,
Attorney representing Gaylord Nealy, abutter was read into the record. Concern about potential destabilization of
the slope adjacent to parking easement.
Retaining wall top of wall
will be approximately 2 feet. Pool deck
will be at approximately 54.5-foot elevation.
Fence will be 6 ft tall and 5 ft in places pursuant to code. Pool is proposed to be heated; existing
propane tank is enclosed in the rear of the property. The area is level and currently lawn and
patio area. There should be no increased
storm water run off because deck area will include pervious area between pavers
and adjacent area is heavily vegetated.
Board would desire a site
visit. Would like the pool area, deck
area and retaining wall should be staked.
Motion: Continue to April 16, 2008, and request a site visit at 6:30 pm on April 16, 2008, the applicant
should ensure the pool area, deck area and retaining wall to be staked.
Moved:
Joe DeMartino Second:
Ellen Battaglini Vote: 4:0:0
Case
#2008-09 Site Plan Review
Application by Polhemus Savery DaSilva
Architects/Builders on behalf of Jeffrey Liebert and Martha Brown under
Article 2, Section 2320 of the Zoning Bylaws for High Elevation Protection
District B. The applicant seeks approval for the demolition of an existing
4-bedroom single-family dwelling and accessory shed and replace with a
4-bedroom single family dwelling with pool at the property located at 9 Open
Lane Street, Provincetown, MA (Res1 Zone).
Ginny Binder presented, Martin R. Donoghue,
P.E., Coastal Engineering Co., Inc.
The house was destroyed by arsonist. The property is located in high elevation
area District B over 60. Presentation
identified compliance with Section 2320 Criteria as well as Section 4160. The new structure will be better sited on the
property. New structure height will be
lower at 22 ft maximum.
Reggie Donoghue identified erosion control
methods. The proposal will remove
extensive paving in the drive area and replaced with pervious paver
stones.
Landscape architect (Hawk Design Inc.) presented
the proposed landscape plan for the project.
Letters from abutters in support: Bill & Charlotte Gordon, Marc and Stacy
Garvey.
Letter of concern from Allen Eyden, abutter. Concerned that the width of Oppen Lane cant
handle repeated travel by large vehicles during construction. Would like assurances that damage to the road
during construction would be repaired.
Concern that skylight and metal roof material
would reflect the sun at the top of the dune and be visible throughout
town. Applicant to have architect
respond to these issues.
Money should be place in escrow
to mitigate potential damage during to Oppen Lane.
Motion: Continue to April 16, 2008, request a site visit on
April 16, 2008 at 6:15 pm with a request to have the finials staked for
review. Further clarification regarding
the reflectivity of the skylight and metal roof material as well as
a sample of roof material. Request the
owner provide the sum of $5000 into escrow to mitigate potential damage to
Oppen Lane.
Moved: Joe DeMartino Second:
Ellen Battaglini Vote: 4:0:0
Motion: Move to approve
minutes of the January 16, 2008 meeting as amended.
Moved: Joe DeMartino Second:
Ellen Battaglini Vote: 3:0:1 MC
Motion: Move to approve
minutes of the February 20, 2008 meeting as submitted.
Moved: Joe DeMartino Second:
Ellen Battaglini Vote: 3:0:1 MC
Motion: Move to approve
minutes of the March 5, 2008 meeting as submitted.
Moved: Joe DeMartino Second:
Ellen Battaglini Vote: 3:0:1 MC
Meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David Gardner