Approved Conservation Commission Mtg Mins

Meeting date:

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Approved

Wellfleet Zoning Board of Appeals

September 8, 2022 7:00 pm

Zoom Remote Meeting

Attendees: Chair Sharon Inger, Trevor Pontbriand, Mick Lynch, Manny Heyliger, Jan Morrissey, Wil Sullivan, and Andy Freeman,

Regrets: Andy Freeman and Reatha Ciotti

7:00 pm

22-16 Fellows (Preservation of Affordable Housing), 95 Lawrence Road, Map 13, Parcel 2, Application for Comprehensive Permit under MGL 40B, S20/23. Development of 46 Affordable Units consisting of a Lower Village building consisting of 22 one and two-bedroom flats, and an Upper Village with 24 one-, two-, and three-bedroom townhomes. The Board consisted of Sharon Inger, Wil Sullivan, Trevor Pontbriand, Mick Lynch, and Manny Heyliger.

Ryan Curley, representing the Selectboard, read a letter of support for the project.

Vita Shklovsky stated the applicants met with the Planning Board last night, and there were some concerns which will be incorporated into the application. The parking issues were revised to include a total of 69 spaces. The trash enclosure was relocated, and the crosswalk near Lawrence Road will merge into the sidewalk. The two low landscape walls will be less than 30 inches in height. There will be no fencing. There will be a full basement for additional storage in the lower village, and the first floor of the building was raised two feet. Siding will be put on the basement sections, and the Community Building has been redesigned internally.

Cate Oranchak reviewed the landscaping plan, identifying the buffers, gardening areas, lawn areas and roadways. The lawn grasses will not require as much mowing. Drawings of proposed landscaping of the roadways were provided. Walkways were also drawn into the design. There will be 16 raised beds for gardening along with a shed. Fencing will be provided for the garden area. The drawing depicting the play area showed walkways, log steppers, tee pees, and other items for family enjoyment. There will be edible plantings. Natural logs will be used for seating areas. The Community area includes areas for dining, seating, outdoor grills, and tables.

The traffic study was presented regarding trip generations and stated there will be little impact to the town.

Sean Riley of Coastal Engineering reviewed the additional parking areas which will be a total of 69, with tandem parking in the upper village. In the Lower Village area, 2 spaces were added as well as a short-term space. There is a walkway around the ball field.

Questions[SI1] /Concerns from the Board:

Concern with Gross Hill Rd and Lawrence Road traffic with rush hour and school buses: study indicates no issues; the height of the lower village buildings: 49 feet or lower; Route 6 and Lawrence Road intersection: study indicates no issue

Short term parking, who may use and for how long: there will be a sign and management office will be in charge; Residents will be informed of the number of parking spots they will get.

Concern with the turf parking: durable and stands up well, more sustainable, less nitrogen run off

Concern with all of the proposed landscaping and how drought resistant are the proposed plants: they will be selecting native species which will be more drought tolerant, the existing well is going to be moved and is used to irrigate the ball field and it may be used for the complex.

The Lawrence Road and Route 6A intersection is where most accidents happen: the Dept Heads in town will be asked to review the area; concern with Long Pond Road and Main Street with pedestrians and bikers, this area requires more safety; the town could take an incremental approach using reflective materials, blinking lights, vibrating materials in the pavement, have to be cautious with the neighbors. There was some question about the number of trips in and out. The traffic consultant suggested that the chart may have been misprinted. The entry on Long Pond has been eliminated. Additional concern regarding Lawrence Road and Gross Hill Road, people go through the stop sign and many don’t see the light right after it: another sign could be added, enforcement helps. Did the applicant consider the school traffic which includes buses, parent pick up, etc. and how many vehicles will be utilizing the area during construction which could cause safety issues for the children: this aspect of the construction could be a condition and the construction company will have a management plan.

Kathleen Bacon spoke on behalf of herself and questioned the landscape design which may require irrigation, have they considered drainage of runoff from the buildings, something to retain what little water can be retained. She expressed concern with all the hardscape proposed and would like there to be more permeable areas. The engineer responded and stated there will be a recharging area with pavement drains, storm water recharged and brought back to the property. She also questioned which shrubs and plants will be used and hoped they were natives.

The construction management plan will be shown to the Police and Fire Departments before work commences. The Building Inspector must see the complete plan prior to issuing the Special Permit. They expect construction to last 12 to 14 months total, and to start construction in the Fall of 2023.

Lori Freeman, an abutter and who lives next to the water tower, questioned if trees were going to be planted to afford her some privacy and asked to see the finalized drawings.

Chair Inger identified all the letters of support received.

Dianne Perimutter and Julie Silberman

Wellfleet Planning Board

Wellfleet DPW

Wellfleet Police Department

Wellfleet Fire Department

Elaine Mcllroy, Wellfleet Housing Authority

Kathleen Nagle

Harry Terkanian, Wellfleet Municipal Affordable Housing Trust

Massappeal

Wellfleet Board of Health

Wellfleet Conservation Commission

Arvin Nundloll

Wellfleet Selectboard

James Badera, Wellfleet Building Department

Marilyn Cook

The Board and the lawyers reviewed the waivers which will be amended by the lawyers and provided to the Board.

Mick Lynch moved to continue to Sept 22, 2022; seconded by Will Sullivan. Sharon Inger aye; Mick Lynch aye; Manny Heyliger aye; Trevor Pontbriand aye; and Wil Sullivan aye. 5-0.

Business:

Minutes: Mick Lynch moved to approve the amended August 25, 2022 meeting minutes; seconded by Al Mueller. Mick Lynch aye; Sharon Inger aye; Manny Heyliger aye; Trevor Pontbriand aye; Jan Morrisey aye; Al Mueller aye; and Wil Sullivan aye. 7-0.

Reorganize: The Board voted to keep the same positions. Jan Morrissey moved; seconded by Wil Sullivan. Mick Lynch aye; Sharon Inger aye; Manny Heyliger aye; Trevor Pontbriand aye; Jan Morrisey aye; Al Mueller aye; and Wil Sullivan aye. 7-0.

Roll of the Board and Secretary: Wil Sullivan recommended a statement be placed on the Town Website that the members of the ZBA are a judicial board and are not to be offering any advice to applicants the Committee Secretary will not assist in determining the bylaws. If an applicant requires assistant beyond the Building Inspector, they should seek support from a lawyer or representative.

Mick Lynch motioned to adjourn at 9:00 pm; seconded by Al Mueller. Mick Lynch aye; Sharon Inger aye; Manny Heyliger aye; Trevor Pontbriand aye; Jan Morrisey aye; Al Mueller aye; and Wil Sullivan aye. 7-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Christine Bates, Committee Sec’y

[SI1]The simplest here would be to list these concerns as bullet points, after you get Jan's edits.