01/26/2011 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS January 26, 2011 • Minutes Attorney Mike Ford represented the Petitions. The Petitioner, Mr. Hatem was also present. Also representing the Petitions were the following employees of the engineering firm Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. of Watertown, Massachusetts: • Randall C. Hart, Principal and Director of Transportation Planning & Engineering. • Taylor Dowdy, Senior Project Engineer. • William S. Taber, Senior Project Manager. Attorney Ford was the first to address the Board and said that Mr: Hatem is the owner of the subject property and Johnny's Tune and Lube on the site. Plans call for replacement of the existing three pumps with installation of four pumps which will accommodate eight cars at a time. The proposal calls for upgrade of the tank and piping system. The canopy and pumps will be placed perpendicular to the street, which will improve the layout and access to the pumps, ingress and egress, and will expedite deliveries. An attendant will be on site inside a small kiosk in the middle of the canopy, but the gas pumps will be self -serve. Deputy Fire Chief Sheldon Hamblin sent a memo indicating that the proposal satisfies fire truck maneuvering requirements. The existing septic system is properly sized to allow for the additional pump. The Board is of Health sent a memo concerning this Petition to the Board which reads: "The applicant must provide a letter from a Registered Professional Engineer stating the existing soil absorption system will accommodate the proposed increase inflow. A septic inspection is also required". Attorney Ford said that the Petitioner is in the process of receiving Board of Health approval. Mr. Taylor Dowdy said that the existing stormwater system will capture any water before it drains onto Route 28. This water will be diverted into deep sump catch basins going into underground leaching chambers. Attorney Ford said that Mr. Hatem's long-term goal is to operate the service garage only and is considering the possibility of leasing the gas -dispensing operation to another user. Mr. Bonvie expressed concern with traffic problems and queuing if the property is operated by two different owners with two separate operations. Mr. Randall C. Hart said that the fueling facility and the service garage are complementary uses. He said that the proposal provides 28 feet between the face of the building and the back of the kiosk. State law prohibits customers from backing vehicles out of the service bays. This will be performed by Hatem employees of the service garage, which will ensure safe exiting from the bays. Mr. Hart said that creating eight fueling positions perpendicular to Route 28 allows for better stacking and will minimize congestion. Mr. Dowdy said that this • layout is larger than normal and is acceptable for the proposed use and the anticipated volume of business. 17