For
Town of
Zoning Board
of Appeals
On
Dan Rosenfeld
arrived at
The
hearing was called to order at
Applicant
seeks a Comprehensive Permit under MGL Chapter 40B, Section 20-23 for
development of thirty-two town house condominium units, comprised of nine
buildings, plus one existing home located at 9 Glenview Road. Property is located off Rob’s Lane, Town of
Hearing
opened at
Mr.
Huston, stated there are 10 key areas of concern, 4 of which were discussed at
the last meeting. At the last meeting,
water pressure issue was discussed and is a significant public health issue. Also noted at the last meeting was site distance problems.
There is an 8 percent down grade which is problematic. Large onsite retaining wall also presented
problems.
The
5th concern is groundwater.
Mr. Huston noted test pit data from Norwood Engineering. Mr. Huston stated that there would probably
be the need for foundation drains and under drains to stabilize the basements
and paved surfaces. He noted that they
are concerned with the loss of ground water on the site. Mr. Huston suggested that a groundwater
contour map be provided for the property based on actual field monitoring.
Next
area of concern was regarding wetlands and unnecessary altering of buffer zones
by the proposed project. A related
concern is of the retaining wall disrupting the wetlands. Mr. Huston noted that there is a vernal pool
within the premises.
Next
concern was for traffic. Traffic study
area should be expanded to include
Issue
of storm water management is another area of concern. There are concerns with the prominence and
accessibility of the basin which would be an attractive nuisance to
children. The basin should be
fenced. Landscaping should be modified
to allow as a buffer. There is a concern
with base flow from underdrains that are necessary to support the buildings on
the site.
The
proposed buildings are relatively massive compared to other single family
residences in the area, and this is another concern, according to Mr.
Huston. He suggested buffer strips
should be on the site plans.
The
issue of the number of required exemptions also presents problems. The regulations are a safety component, and
Mr. Huston expressed concern that the exemptions are a waiver of the town’s
safety network.
John
Lee asked what the depth of the retention basin is, and Attorney Huston responded
that it is 6
feet. The slope of the retention basin
is an issue, according to Mr. Huston.
Mary
Tobin,
Lois
Miller 112 Glendale Road, asked about the water pressure issue with regards to
Fire protection. Mr, Huston noted that
when a test of the fire hydrants was done, minimum of 20 psi was not
maintained, and actually went negative.
Bill
Apel,
Paul
Skolnik,
Robert
Sholinsky, attorney representing the Hyman’s of
Debbie Bayha,
Jane
Hyman, 3 Robb’s Lane, stated concerns with snow and the narrowness of the
road.
Alice
Cheyer, read a letter, which in part asked if the Board could address the
effect of the project on abutting
John
read letter from Dennis Mann, Sharon Fire Chief, dated
John
read letter from Conservation Commission, noted a need for peer review and
support for buffer zone protections, and need for hydro study. If the scope and density of the project
cannot be reduced, local concerns will be placed in jeopardy.
Ann
Bingham, Chairman of Board of Health, stated primary area of concern is
proposal to use shared system.
Greg
Meister stated that biggest issue is with regards to the 100 foot buffer near
the wetlands and will affect the wetlands, if it is built as planned.
Patricia
Daley, recommends a peer review of the pro forma. She noted that there is a need for drainage
calculations.
Peter
Freedman, provided the Board with pro forma
documents.
Hearing
continued to
Hearing
closed at
Continuance
#1513 Shulman, Anthony and
Jane 206
Applicants seek two findings and special permit relative
to a proposed habitable space expansion to a structure on a nonconforming lot. Property is located at
Hearing opened at
Sitting on case: Dan, John, Richard
Attorney Joel Fishman and Applicant provided the Board with a new plot plan.
Dan read a letter dated
Hearing closed by Applicant at
Vote in Favor
John – Yes
Dan – Yes
Richard – Yes
Hearing closed at
Continuance
#1515 Prokos, Frank 3
Aztec Way
Applicant seeks a special permit relative to an in-law
apartment. Property is located
Applicant
provided the Board with new addition plans and new plot plan.
The
Applicant stated that 2 changes had been made to the plans. They will not be extending the deck for the
in-law apartment and no door will be added for a second egress. In place of the door a window will be added
and so there will be no reason to extended the
deck.
The
only two entrances to the In-law apartment will be though the front door of the
existing house and through the exiting garage at which they would come into the
kitchen through the dining room and then into the In-laws kitchen. On the second floor the forth bedroom will be
turned into a den. The closet will be
removed, french doors and two 18 by 36 decorative windows will be added.
Hearing
closed by Applicant at
Vote
in Favor
John
– Yes
Richard
– Yes
Dan
– Yes
Conditions: In conversation of second floor bedroom into
a den. The only egress is through the
existing dining room on the first floor and no separate utilities.
Hearing
closed at
Next Zoning Board meeting is
scheduled on December 22 at