02/06/2019 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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7:20 p.m. Cape cot Islands Engineering for the Stopped Bus LLC The Chair read for the record the request and Public Hearing Notice. The Chair recognized Raul Lizardi-Rivera, Cape & Islands Engineering, who was representing the project proponents. Mr. Lizardi-Rivera explained the request as two properties, 147 and 155 Old Barnstable Road, seeking a Special Permit for the accessory use of a shared driveway. Mr. Lizardi-Rivera clarified that the Zoning Bylaw section for the request should be 174 I(14) and not(4). Mr. Lizardi-Rivera described the two-lot subdivision as being established in the 1980s. Lot#155 was isolated from Old Barnstable Road by an existing isolated wetland, fed by road drainage. Mr. Lizardi- Rivera indicated that lot#147 protected a 50 foot buffer on the wetland and the adjacent golf course. Rather than proposing a separate driveway over the wetland, the project proponent wished to utilize the existing driveway located at#147,extending it to reach #155 to create a shared driveway, instead of filling in a portion of the wetland. The project proponent was seeking approval for the accessory use of a shared driveway. Mr. Balzarini inquired whether the project proponent had been in contact with the Fire Department about sharing a driveway and their ability to turn around their trucks. Mr. Lizardi-Rivera responded that they had not yet been in contact with the Fire Department, adding that the center line was 220 feet with another 50 feet to Old Barnstable. Mr. Balzarini suggested that the Fire Department be consulted. Chairman Waygan stated that, due to the error in notification, the matter would need to be re- advertised with the correction, requiring a continuation. The Chair confirmed that the abutter's notice included the incorrect information. Mr. Lizardi-Rivera confirmed that the permit application included the correct section of the Bylaw and the Chair responded that it was an error made by the Town. Mr. Rowley confirmed that he had sent an email regarding Fire Department access. Mr. Rowley inquired why it was not possible to cross the wetland for the second lot and create a replication, avoiding both the need for a shared driveway and relief for a shared driveway. Mr. Lizardi-Rivera confirmed that they obtained approval from the Conservation Commission for the project, further adding that crossing over an existing wetland would create an ecological disturbance. The replication process would require filling in part of the wetland and replicating the wetland 2:1 which the project proponent wished to avoid, and would also require addressing additional drainage issues. Mr. Rowley noted that a culvert could be added to address drainage issues. Mr. Lizardi-Rivera added that there would be a loss to the lot by having to enlarge the wetland. Mr. Rowley suggested that replication was a possibility and it would be up to the Board to determine whether it would be an appropriate alternative to permitting a shared driveway. Mr. Rowley read his email, including the citing of 174-32 in the Bylaw requiring an all-weather surface within 50 feet of the dwelling or meeting requirements set by 174-32, including Fire Department approval. Mr. Lizardi-Rivera responded that they would be addressing the ZBA to request relief or Fire Department review. Mr. Lizardi-Rivera further noted that their request to the Planning Board was only to request a permit for a shared driveway. Mr. Rowley noted that a previous shared driveway request required a cul-de-sac to serve as a turnaround, a 16 foot width surface and a 20 foot clearance, as required by the Zoning Bylaw. Mr. Lizardi-Rivera stated that the project proponent did not advocate crossing the wetlands. Mr. Cummings and Mr. Balzarini expressed their preference to review feedback from the Fire Department. Mr. Weeden stated that he 2