02/22/1995 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Board of Appeals Minutes -February 22, 1995 4. Daniel J. Donahue - (Continued from January 11, 1995) Members sitting: J. Regan, C. Hawver, K. Marsters Architect Allen Osgood, Engineer Paul Ryll and Attorney James Mc Neill represented the applicant. Mr. Osgood presented a revised plan with a single entrance drive and smaller building. He said they would also have a water retention system. He said that Design Review had asked for lighting, sign, landscape and dumpster plans which will be presented on March 8. They will continue to use the existing buildings for storage of construction equipment. The storage bins will have a gravel base and will be used for wood chips, gravel, bark mulch and loam. He said 34.8% of the lot coverage will be impervious, There was a question if Board of Health had_ approved the revised plan. Mr. Marsters questioned how site will be used for contractor's storage and Mr. Osgood said that the rear of the lot beyond the chain link fence will continue to be used for storage and the area in front of the fence will be used for retail. The access to the rear will be used by the new entrance. Mr. Osgood stated that the garage section of the building will be used for fertilizer, etc. and Mr. Regan suggested that any decision be conditioned that pesticides, fertilizer, etc. be stored within the garage area. Ms. Hawver read memos from Public Works and Planning into the record. Mr. Govoni and Mr. Hauck reviewed the Zoning By-laws and determined that lot coverage of 30% is permitted in the Groundwater Protection District. Mr. Ryll stated that some of driveways could be gravel. Mr. Hauck said Design Review would be scheduled for March 8 and Ms. Hawver suggested the Board of Appeals will continue hearings to March 22 but will need a time extension on the Variance application. Mr. Mc Neill granted the extension. Mr. McNeill stated that the proposed use meets the requirements for a Special Permit and they have eliminated the need for Variances except for lot coverage, He said it was a valid pre- existing non-conforming use and would be improving the site with a drainage system. Mr. Regan moved to take the Petition under advisement and grant an extension in the Variance application for 60 days. Ms. Hawver seconded. All agreed. Design Review-Mr. Govoni moved to appoint James E. Regan III as the Board of Appeals alternate member on the Design Review Committee. Mr. Marsters seconded. All agreed. Kathryn Lapio - (January 25, 1995 meeting) -Mr. Govoni moved to grant the request for a 90- day extension in the hearing calendar on Kathryn Lapio. Mr. Regan seconded. All agreed. Minutes -Mr. Govoni moved to accept the Minutes of January 25 and February 8, 1995, Ms. Hawver seconded. All agreed. Mr. Govoni moved to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. i Elinor Walsh j