03/28/2012 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MARCH 28, 2012 . MINUTES gym must be from grade level for life/safety reasons. Mr. Nelson asked if the Petitioner could lower the height of the dome by changing the pitch. Mr. Benson said that it is already shallow and the Petitioner would prefer not to drop the height of the dome any further. The Board discussed removing the Petitioner's need for Variance relief for the uninhabitable dome. Attorney Munoz advised the Board to specify in the Written Finding if they determine that the dome does not need a height Variance. Mr. Furbush questioned if there is enough lighting. Mr. Blaisdell said that the Tribe has not requested a Variance on the lighting. Mark Dibb said that Mr. Rowley's comments about lighting will be addressed and a revised photometric plan for safe access will be submitted. Mr. Rowley said that he received a response from CA Engineering and is satisfied with the majority of the responses to his review. Mr. Rowley addressed the following items: • Sheet C-4 Item #5: access. Common fill is not acceptable. The dirt road will get very muddy and will become impassable. ■ Sheet C-4 Item #6: location of nearest fire hydrant. Only one yard hydrant is shown on the plan and the existing hydrant on Great Neck Road South may be too faraway. Fire Department jurisdiction. ■ Sheet C-5 Item #2: grading and pitching. Installation of a very flat berm and submission of detailed plans showing same. Sheet C-9 Item 46: Specifications must be submitted detailing the consistency and • density of the impervious core material proposed for the drainage basin. • Sheet C-11 Item #1: Will the Petitioner's civil engineer inspect the gravel? ■ Sheet C-12 Item #1: The lighting issues are being satisfactorily resolved. • Sheet C-12 Item #2: The monument identifying the layout of Great Neck Road South may be destroyed during excavation at the north entrance. Although CA Engineering responded that appropriate permanent bench site marks would be established prior to construction, bench marks are for elevation purposes and do not refer to the control point for the street layout. Suggestion: if it is an area that will be disturbed, the monument should be temporarily moved before construction begins. Ties should be made to the monument and it should be restored after construction. Mr. Mark Dibb responded to Mr. Rowley's concerns with the following comments: ■ Regarding access: gravel access or more suitable material will be installed to ensure that the new piece of roadway is passable. ■ The Petitioner will coordinate with the Fire Department to ensure that service is appropriate for the site, including installation of more hydrants. • Street runoff will be kept on the street; site runoff will be restricted to the site. Details shall be provided. Impervious core material: specifications and details regarding the impervious core will be submitted. • Bound at the entrance: the bound will be replaced with a PK nail in the asphalt. • Mr. Blaisdell reminded the Board that fire hydrants are under the Fire Department's jurisdiction. Mr. Benson said that a study has been conducted and there is no need for a 3