8/3/2016 PLANNING BOARD Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

spaces had not been installed and four gravel parking spaces on the grass parallel to the building had not been removed and replaced with landscaping. Signage has been installed, Mr, Rowley expressed concern regarding ADA access to some of the units. Mr. Fudala confirmed that parking continued to be an issue at the site, Mr, Fudala also noted that the warehouse at the far end of the parking lot had 31 spaces in their lease, but signs were installed to prevent shared parking, Mary Puzio, who works for the owners of Mashpee Industrial, recalled that Derma Concepts had been told that they could utilize a number of parking spaces. Ms, Puzio further stated that. Community Connections was utilizing 10-12 spaces for their vans. Mr. Fudala stated that the Board had approved an additional use for an antique store during the last modification, but since that time, CrossFit Gym opened up a location without the proper clearance or authorization. New owners of CrossFit have since taken over the gym. Mr. Fudala reported that during any time of the day during a class, there could be as many as 20 people at CrossFit. Mr. Fudala further reported that customers were being told they could not park at the Derma Concepts warehouse. There was discussion regarding the original plan and the additional six gravel parking spaces. Mr. Fudala indicated that there had been no request to set aside 25 of the spaces for Community Connections. The Board allowed 138 spaces for the uses identified at the time of the Special Permit. The addition of the physical therapy business has created near constant overflow parking issues, along with Flip Flops, including parking in non -allowable areas, Mr. Kirrane responded that most parents dropped off and picked up only at Flip Flops. Mr. Kirrane stated that, over the last ten years, businesses have grown, and a parking formula likely could not plan for such success. Mr. Fudala agreed, stating that when the building was approved, it was for an industrial use. There was discussion about the modifications and Mr. Kirrane pointed out that the antique use requires more spaces than CrossFit would need, adding that he would be looking further into the lease issue. Mr. Kirrane's hope was to develop additional parking on site, adding that people would not pay attention to NO PARKING signs. Matt Eddy at Baxter Nye has been working on an alternative plan to create an additional 26 parking spaces on site. Mr. Kirrane noted that each business had certain times that were busiest, which did not necessarily coincide with the other businesses. Mr. Kirrane stated that he spoke with Bruce McGregor, owner of the park and Industrial Drive, and suggested the possibility of offering parallel parking on the road if needed. Board members reviewed the plan identifying additional parking. Ms. Puzio confirmed that trucks were not parked overnight at the warehouse, Ms. Puzio reported that the busiest times at the building was between 9 and 10:30 in the morning and again in the afternoon, when Community Connections was picking up, creating a logjam. Mr. Kirrane, confirmed that the newly created spaces would be paved, rather than gravel, which would eliminate the migration of gravel. Mr. Kirrane pointed out that the building at one point was intended as a post office and was more attractive than surrounding buildings, yielding more interested businesses. Chairman Waygan stated her preference that parking not occur on the street. The Chair expressed the Board's concern that customers were parking on landscaped areas and requested that the landscaping areas be repaired. The Chair suggested also a review of the leases and informing leasees about the parking plan. V