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4 BOARD OR COMMISSION: City of Beverly Planning Board
5 DATE: August 20, 2024
6 LOCATION: Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot Street, 3`d Floor Council
7 Chambers
8 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Ellen Hutchinson; Ellen Flannery; Sarah Bartley;
9 George Gomes;Nathaniel Lewis; Wayne Miller(remote);
10 Vice-Chair Derek Beckwith
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12 MEMBERS ABSENT:
13 STAFF PRESENT: Assistant Planning Director Kenneth Clawson
14 RECORDER: Kristan Patenaude
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16 Call to Order
17 Chair Hutchinson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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19 1. Recommendation to City Council for acceptance of portions of Thaxton Road and Old
20 Planters Road, in addition to Cumnock Street,as public ways.
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22 Clawson stated that the City is trying to get some private streets accepted as public ways. These
23 streets are being lived on and are ready to be paved but cannot be until they are accepted as
24 public ways. The Board can make a recommendation to the City Council that they be accepted.
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26 In response to a question from Gomes, Clawson explained that there are over 200 private ways in
27 the City. Gomes asked why more public responsibility is being taken on if this is the existing
28 condition for these ways. Clawson explained that most of these ways were intended to be public
29 and taken over, or the developer went bankrupt. Trash removal is also a concern with these ways
30 being accepted. Beckwith explained that this seems to be part of an overall plan and process for
31 the City.
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33 Beckwith: Motion that the Planning Board recommend to the City Council the acceptance of
34 portions of Thaxton Road and Old Planters Road, in addition to Cumnock Street,
35 as public ways. Flannery seconds. Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson-
36 aye; Flannery- aye; Bartley- aye; Gomes -aye;Lewis- aye;Miller- aye;
37 Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
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39 2. Subdivision Approval Not Required Plans
40 a.7 Northern Avenue—Michael Fortier Jr.
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42 Flannery: Motion to endorse the Subdivision Approval Not Required Plan for 7 Northern
43 Avenue. Beckwith seconds. Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson -aye;
44 Flannery - aye; Bartley - aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis - aye; Miller- aye; Beckwith—
45 aye. (7-0).
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47 • Recess for Public Hearings
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49 Flannery: Motion to recess for public hearings. Beckwith seconds. Motion carries by roll
50 call vote: Hutchinson - aye; Flannery-aye; Bartley - aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis -
51 aye; Miller- aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
52
53 3. Continued Public Hearing: Site Plan Review 4167-24 and Inclusionary Housing#28-24--
54 478 Rantoul Street--478 Rantoul Street LLC
55 a. Conversion of existing 3-family residential use to 250 s.f. of commercial use on the
56 first floor. A one-bedroom residential use and three-bedroom residential use will
57 occupy the rest of the existing building. The existing building will be connected to
58 the new building consisting of a first level parking area and four levels of residential
59 use above totaling 30 new one-bedroom residential units.
60
61 Tom Alexander, of Alexander and Femino presented on behalf of the applicant. He explained
62 that, since the last hearing, this project has been reviewed and unanimously approved by the
63 Design Review Board (DRB) and Parking&Traffic Commission (P&TC). Various departments
64 have reviewed it, including Engineering,the Fire Department, and the Health Department, and
65 have indicated that they would like certain conditions, and the applicant has agreed to
66 incorporate those conditions into a decision. This is a site plan review, not a special permit,
67 meaning that this is a by-right project subject to reasonable conditions. All officials have
68 concurred that this proposal complies with all zoning requirements and safety codes for the
69 district. One of the conditions the P&TC indicated was a Temporary Traffic Control Plan,
70 although this typically does not occur until the building permit phase. He respectfully requested
71 that the Board approve the application with any reasonable conditions.
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73 Beckwith stated that the existing conditions plan seems to lack certain information on abutting
74 properties. He expressed concern regarding the emergency access provided along the perimeter
75 of the building. Alexander stated that the applicant complies with the law as it currently is. The
76 applicant does not have control over neighboring properties or potential future contingencies.
77 Beckwith stated that, in the future, this property may be landlocked and may not be accessible
78 for emergency equipment. Alexander stated that there is no requirement for that. The applicant
79 cannot be required to do something that is not within its control. Vincent Orlando,principal for
80 479 Rantoul Street LLC, stated that a hypothetical building abutting this property in the future
81 would have to go through this same process. Hutchinson suggested an easement for aerial access
82 to the property if needed. Orlando stated that he reached out to the abutting property owner but
83 never heard back. Beckwith expressed concern with there being no emergency access for
84 equipment around the proposed building.
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86 Fire Captain Jake Kreyling stated that the codes do permit the construction to exist as-is and that
87 the building can have sprinklers. The City likes to have three sides of access for all new
88 buildings, but this is not required by code. The Department requested that the applicant provide a
89 document as to how its equipment can access the site,which was provided showing that the
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90 southwest and southeast corners can be accessed. The Board and applicant need to realize the
91 risk involved with this proposal.
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93 Beckwith asked if the Board should consider calling out for emergency vehicle access through
94 Rantoul Street in the plan. Kreyling stated that this project should be constructed in such a way
95 that the building does not impinge upon Rantoul Street so that the Department can continue to
96 access it. Enforcement can be an issue if the construction does not align with the plans,which is
97 why the Department tries to address them at this stage.
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99 There was no public comment at this time.
100
101 Flannery: Motion to close the public hearing. Gomes seconds. Motion carries by roll call
102 vote: Hutchinson-aye; Flannery - aye; Bartley - aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis - aye;
103 Miller- aye;Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
104
105 The Board discussed the merits of the matter. Beckwith expressed concerns with some of the
106 safety issues of this plan. The plan meets the letter of the law, but he is still concerned with the
107 safety of the site. This may just not be an appropriate site for the proposal. Hutchinson stated that
108 she also has significant concerns,even though this is a by-right plan. She asked what happens
109 when a by-right plan is not in the public interest. Some land is not meant to be built on.
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III Alexander stated that the determination of the public interest is made by the City Council. The
112 Planning Board is not empowered to say that the City Council made a mistake in determining the
113 zoning. Those with jurisdiction have determined this proposal to be an appropriate use and
114 location. Board members are entitled to their opinion but must apply the law as it exists. The
115 Board cannot substitute its opinion for the work done by the City Council and others to create the
116 existing zoning. Hutchinson disagreed with this assessment.
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118 Miller expressed that the jurisdiction sits with the Fire Department,which has not disapproved
119 this project. It appears the Department has given its approval, and he does not believe he can
120 override this. Beckwith stated that the Department noted an increased risk from this project
121 compared to similar projects. The height, scale, and access points for the project lead to this
122 safety risk. Miller stated that this is apparently not a high enough risk for the Department to
123 negate the proposal. Bartley stated that an elevated risk has been identified and she would be
124 open to conditions. Beckwith suggested a condition that the applicant enter into some form of a
125 legal agreement with the owners of 85-93 Elliott Street, 434-440 Rantoul Street, and 446-448
126 Rantoul Street, and provide emergency vehicle access, including aerial fire apparatus, along
127 abutting property lines to the 478 Rantoul Street property, now and in the future. Said legal
128 agreement must be approved by the City Solicitor, City of Beverly, and Essex County Registry
129 of Deeds. Hutchinson stated that this must also run with the property.
130
131 Alexander stated that,to force someone to go off their property to get legal rights is not a
132 reasonable condition.
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134 Flannery: Motion to approve the Site Plan Review application#167-24 located at 478
135 Rantoul Street with the applicant being 478 Rantoul Street LLC, with the
136 following conditions:
137
138 1. Full,updated, and complete electronic (pdf) and paper copies (24" x 36") of the
139 Civil and Architectural Plan Sets are to be given to the Planning Department
140 within 48 hours of this meeting with all plan titles matching the sheet index on the
141 cover sheet of the plan set.
142
143 2. The project shall be constructed in accordance with the Civil Engineering Plan
144 set entitled: Site Plan,478 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA, October 2023, prepared
145 by Bobrek Engineering & Construction, PO Box 2185, Danvers,MA 01923,
146 prepared for 478 Rantoul Street LLC, 8 sheets, scale varies, dated June 2024.
147
148 3. The project shall be constructed in accordance with Architectural Plan set
149 entitled: 478 Rantoul Street Apartments,478 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA,
150 prepared by Seger Architects, Inc., 83 North Street, Salem,MA 01970,prepared
151 for The Garden City Landing, 478 Rantoul Street,LLC, 43 March Street, Salem,
152 MA 01970, 11 sheets, scale varies, dated July 2,2024.
153
154 4. Subject to compliance with the conditions contained in the Central Square
155 Permitting System, comment letters, or memos submitted by the various
156 Department Heads, Boards, and Commissions, which are attached hereto and
157 incorporated herein by reference: Comments in the Central Square Permitting
158 System from David Spidaliere, Beverly Conservation Agent, dated July 8 2024
159 and Danny Koutoulas,Beverly Engineering Department, dated July 11, 2024, as
160 well as a letter from Captain Jacob Kreyling,Beverly Fire Prevention, dated July
161 9, Memo from Beverly Fire Department Bureau of Fire Prevention regarding EV
162 Charging and Parking Garage Design Requirements, Letter from Laura
163 DelleChiaie, Beverly Board of Health, dated July 11, 2024, Letter of
164 Recommendation from Jared Contrada,Beverly Design Review Board, dated
165 August 6,2024, and Letter of Recommendation from Richard Benevento, Beverly
166 Parking and Traffic Commission.
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168 5. To the extent permissible and approved under Fair Housing and the Department
169 of Housing and Community Development,the Applicant will honor any local
170 preference should the City of Beverly Administration request it, up to the EOHLC
171 maximum of 70%. EOHLC will require that this request be made in collaboration
172 between the Applicant and City.
173
174 6.Any changes made in any plans,proposals, and supporting documents
175 approved and endorsed by the Planning Board without the written approval of the
176 Planning Board, shall require submission of a modification request to the
177 Planning Board for review and approval and shall include a description of the
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178 proposed modification, reasons the modification is necessary, and supporting
179 documentation. The Planning Department shall determine the course of review.
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181 7. Prior to the commencement of authorized site activity,the Applicant shall
182 provide to the Planning Department the name, address, email, and business phone
183 number of the individual who shall be responsible for all construction activities on
184 site.
185
186 8. The terms, conditions, restrictions and/or requirements of this decision shall be
187 binding on the owner and its successors and/or assigns. In the event of the transfer
188 of the site as a whole, within five (5) days of such transfer,the owner shall notify
189 the Board in writing of the new owner's name and address.
190
191 9. Refuse removal, ground maintenance, and snow removal shall be the
192 responsibility of the Applicant.
193
194 10. As-built Plans, stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer, shall be
195 submitted to the Beverly Planning Department and City Engineer, prior to the
196 issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. The As-Built plans shall be submitted to
197 the City Engineer in an electronic file format suitable for the City's use and
198 approved by the City Engineer, prior to the issuance of the Certificate of
199 Occupancy.
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201 11. To the extent that construction work has been completed sufficient for a
202 Certificate of Occupancy to be issued for a portion of the Project or the Project in
203 its entirety, but that the As-Built plans have not yet been fully completed (for said
204 portion of the Project or the Project in its entirety), the applicant may provide a
205 performance bond or surety in an amount and form subject to approval of the
206 Planning Department to ensure that the As-Built Plans are completed within a
207 reasonable timeframe.
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209 12. The Applicant shall be responsible for maintenance of the stormwater
210 management system. In the event that the Applicant, its successors, or agent fails
211 to maintain the stormwater management system in accordance with the operation
212 and maintenance plan(Stormwater System Inspection and Maintenance Schedule)
213 as shown on the above-referenced plan, the City may conduct such emergency
214 maintenance or repairs, and the Applicant shall permit entry onto the Property to
215 implement the measures set forth in such guidelines. In the event the City
216 conducts such maintenance or repairs,the Applicant shall promptly reimburse the
217 City for all reasonable expenses associated therewith; if the Applicant fails to so
218 reimburse the City, the City may place a lien on the property to secure such
219 payment.
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221 13. Violations of any condition shall result in revocation of this Site Plan Review
222 approval by the Planning Board, unless the violation of such condition is waived
223 by a majority vote of the Planning Board.
224
225 Gomes seconds.
226
227 Discussion:
228 Beckwith suggested an amended motion with an additional condition.
229
230 Beckwith: Motion to include an additional condition for the Site Plan Review of 478 Rantoul
231 Street that the applicant enter into a legal binding agreement with the Ardi
232 Company LLC, owners of 85-93 Elliott Street, 434-440 Rantoul Street, and 446-
233 448 Rantoul Street, to provide emergency vehicle access, including aerial fire
234 apparatus, along abutting property lines with the 478 Rantoul Street property, now
235 and in the future that will run with the property. Said legal agreement must be
236 filed with the Essex County Registry of Deeds. Hutchinson seconds,
237
238 Discussion:
239 Gomes stated that the Board can impose reasonable conditions and there is no
240 definition of`reasonable,' but he finds this condition to be unreasonable. The
241 project meets all of the rules and is not asking for any exemptions.
242
243 Beckwith stated that the situation is that public officials did not likely contemplate
244 a project of this type,with extremely limited Fire Department access and
245 potentially no aerial access. Not every circumstance can be planned for. It is
246 unclear what will happen to these properties into the future, and he wants
247 emergency access as a minimum.
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249 Gomes stated that the Board is betting on codes and fire suppression systems to
250 make the properties safe.
251
252 Clawson stated that, as a professional planner, he believes this could be an
253 unreasonable condition. It is unclear how it would be enforced.
254
255 Motion failed by roll call vote: Hutchinson - aye; Flannery -nay; Bartley -nay;
256 Gomes - nay; Lewis-nay; Miller-nay; Beckwith—aye. (2-5).
257
258 The Board discussed Flannery's original motion. There was discussion regarding the suggestion
259 for more green space on the property per the Board of Health. The motion was moved.
260
261 Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson -nay; Flannery - aye; Bartley -aye;
262 Games -aye; Lewis - aye; Miller- aye; Beckwith—nay. (5-2).
263
264 Flannery: Motion to approve the Inclusionary Housing application#28-24 for 478 Rantoul
265 Street with the applicant being 479 Rantoul Street LLC. Gomes seconds. Motion
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266 carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson - aye; Flannery -aye; Bartley -aye; Gomes -
267 aye; Lewis -aye; Miller- aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
268
269 The Board took a brief recess.
270
271 4. Public Hearing: Special Permit#194-24-- 14 Greenwood Avenue--Benco LLC
272 a. Creation of Pork-Chop shaped lots.
273
274 Gomes: Motion to reconvene the meeting at 8:33pm. Beckwith seconds. Motion carries by
275 roll call vote: Hutchinson- aye; Flannery - aye; Bartley - aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis
276 - aye; Miller- aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
277
278 Tom Alexander stated that this is a three-lot project to create two pork-chop shaped lots.
279 Comments have been received from the Planning, Fire, and Engineering Departments.
280
281 Clawson reads the legal notice. Robert Griffin, P.E., Griffin Engineering Group, LLC, reviewed
282 the existing conditions for the three lots. The proposed division line is located away from the
283 existing structure and so no modifications are needed. The Fire Department expressed some
284 concern regarding access to the site, so a SWEP path analysis was completed to show how it
285 could access the right of way. The road will be widened between 14%19' to allow for better
286 access.
287
288 Stefano Basso, Salem, MA, stated that he is interested in purchasing the existing home on this
289 property. The subdivision of the lots is proposed as a way to subsidize the restoration of this
290 home. The renovation will be completed in phases. A letter of support from Historic Beverly was
291 received for this project. The architectural schemes for the proposed lots were reviewed.
292
293 Beckwith asked about outreach to the neighbors. Ben Carlson, Benco,LLC, stated that the
294 applicants have spoken to the neighbors on a number of occasions to discuss the locations of the
295 proposed homes. The two pork-chop lots are proposed for the project to be financially viable and
296 a shared driveway to them is proposed.
297
298 Alexander stated that Captain Kreyling, Beverly Fire Department, viewed the property and noted
299 that the existing shared roadway was unsafe. Changes are proposed to the roadway to make it
300 safer. The width of the roadway is proposed to be increased in certain areas to make it easier for
301 emergency vehicle access. The edge of the right of way is well defined by the property lines on
302 one side and the other side is defined on the 1972 record plan.An easement will be provided to
303 make a turnaround area. There are some issues with utilities to work though.
304
305 Beckwith asked who currently handles the maintenance and plowing of the roadway. Carlson
306 stated that the neighbors all chip in. A shared driveway agreement could be considered.
307
308 Kreyling stated that the Department's equipment cannot currently access this area. The plan, as
309 designed,will alleviate this concern. The design will also help in terms of snow removal in the
310 winter.
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311
312 Beckwith noted that there is a vernal pool on the site, though it will not apparently be disrupted
313 from this project. He asked about ledge within the sites. Griffin explained that ledge is always a
314 concern but, due to the large piece of land, fill can be placcd over areas to create the necessary
315 frost protection for water lines in order to not have to dig as far down. The houses have been
316 proposed in the areas that seem most advantageous.
317
318 Hutchinson asked for public comment at this time.
319
320 Steve Catalucci of 133 Common Lane stated that he found out about this hearing via a mailing.
321 This is a beautiful lot with a lot of history. The applicants are proposing to create two additional
322 lots in order to finance rehabilitating the existing home, but at what cost. The ledge in this area is
323 outstanding and it is unclear why anyone would want to try to build here. The construction is
324 only to benefit the applicants financially in order for them to buy a house that they may or may
325 not be able to afford and resurrect it. This is to the detriment of those who currently live around
326 the property without any benefit. He has not been part of the discussion regarding this project
327 and opposes it fully.
328
329 Hutchinson asked about the specific detriments of this project. Catalucci stated that the two new
330 lots will be major disruptions to the existing wildlife and natural habitat. The movement of the
331 land for the creation of housing lots will also cause environmental impacts. There are vernal
332 pools flowing through his property onto the nearby land. To push everything closer to his
333 property and other abutting properties for the benefit of one owner makes no sense.
334
335 William French, 125 Common Lane, stated that he heard that the applicant plans to use Common
336 Lane to access the utilities needed. He asked how this area will be accessed. Griffin stated that
337 the sewer line will run from Greenwood Avenue to Common Lane and up to the City manhole
338 that several houses are already tied into.
339
340 Charles Ball of 6 Greenwood Avenue explained that there is a single lane gravel driveway in this
341 area to access several of the lots. The first section is very steep. He is concerned that two
342 additional houses would lead to a total of nine lots on a shared, single lane road. A condition of
343 approval should require measures to allow cars to pass each other for the first 500'.
344
345 Charles Dunne, 16 and 18 Greenwood Avenue, stated that the applicant plans to save the existing
346 historic house.The applicant plans to save the house from likely demolition, but only if they can
347 first create two additional house lots. The entire neighborhood is accessed by a narrow gravel
348 driveway. The road will likely become impassable during construction of the new lots and
349 associated utilities for current homeowners. The existing driveway should be widened and
350 improved if this application is approved.
351
352 Donald Brusca of 11 Greenwood Avenue stated that the current owner of the property in
353 question is not present this evening. Those who live in the neighborhood take care of the lands
354 and the road. She asked about how the septic system will be addressed. There is no way to
355 connect to the City sewer, The current owner has not been a good steward of the property.
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356 Before any plan is approved,the developers should be required to present plans addressing the
357 system of streams on both sides of the driveway.
358
359 Clawson read comments from the Health Department. The property currently possesses a
360 cesspool for subsurface sewage disposal. This system failed its Title 5 inspection on January 13,
361 2014. The current system does not meet the minimum requirements for Title 5. On December 7,
362 2017,test pits and soil evaluations were conducted to assess the onsite conditions for an
363 upgraded system. The soil did not possess suitable conditions for an upgraded system in the
364 proposed area. Bedrock was encountered at 24". Additionally,the current dwelling has eight
365 bedrooms which would require a sizable leaching field for proper filtration. if sewer can be made
366 available,the recommendation is that the Planning Board consider the applicant require the lots
367 be connected to sewer. He noted that this hearing is only to allow for the creation of pork-chop
368 lots, but no site plans have yet been filed for these lots.
369
370 Suzanne Lamont reviewed the draft Great Estates Ordinance. 14 Greenwood Avenue is one of
371 the historic properties that was considered. The property contains many of its historical elements.
372 Adoption of the ordinance remains a goal of the City's Historic Preservation Plan. Ahead of its
373 adoption,the pork chop lots request before the Board seems to align with the intention of
374 balancing new housing creation without leading to the detriment of existing historic structures.
375
376 The Board discussed a potential site visit.
377
378 Clawson read three additional letters into the record.
379
380 Flannery: Motion to hold a site visit at 14 Greenwood Avenue on September 12, 2024, at
381 12pm. Beckwith seconds. Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson-aye;
382 Flannery - aye; Bartley - aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis - aye; Miller- aye;Beckwith—
383 aye. (7-0).
384
385 Beckwith: Motion to continue the hearing for 14 Greenwood Avenue to September 17,2024.
386 Flannery seconds. Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson - aye; Flannery -
387 aye; Bartley - aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis -aye; Miller- aye; Beckwith--aye. (7-0).
388
389 5.Public Hearing: Special Permit#195-24--14 Paine Avenue—Ford and Kate O'Neil
390 a. Creation of Pork-Chop shaped lots.
391
392 Clawson reads the legal notice. Miranda Siemasko, representing the applicant,this property is a
393 four-acre parcel that is currently vacant. The applicants purchased the property in December
394 2023 and are the owners of the immediately adjacent property at 22 Paine Avenue. A house was
395 located on the property until 2013. The lot has been acquired twice to preserve privacy for
396 surrounding owners. The property was noted to be a pork-chop lot, specifically with 88 linear
397 feet of frontage on a private way. The lot however actually has more than twice the amount of lot
398 area required. The proposal is to create one lot on the property. The special permit criteria are
399 satisfied as the lot has supported a single-family house in the past,there are two means of access,
400 there are existing utilities to the lot, and there are not more than one other pork-chop lots
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401 contiguous to this lot. The applicants have reached out to all immediate abutters. After
402 discussions with the owners of 33 and 35 Paine Avenue, the applicant stated that they would
403 agree to a condition that driveway access to the subject lot would not come from the frontage on
404 Paine Avenue. The plan satisfies the Special Permit requirements, and the lot will adequately
405 support a single-family home.
406
407 Clawson stated that no City Department,commission or board have issued any comments on this
408 plan.
409
410 Hutchinson asked for public comment at this time.
411
412 Marcia Glassman-Jaffe of20 Paine Ave stated that she had concerns that she addressed with the
413 applicant team. She would support a one home lot.
414
415 Flannery: Motion to close the public hearing. Beckwith seconds. Motion carries by roll call
416 vote: Hutchinson - aye; Flannery - aye; Bartley- aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis - aye;
417 Miller-aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
418
419 Beckwith stated that one condition of approval should be that driveway access to the lot shall not
420 be permitted through the frontage on Paine Avenue.
421
422 Beckwith: Motion that the Planning Board, with regard to Special Permit#195-24, 14 Paine
423 Avenue for applicants Ford and Kate O'Neil, represented by Glovsky&Glovsky,
424 LLC, 8 Washington St Beverly, MA, find that:
425 1. The specific site is an appropriate location for the proposed use and that the
426 character of adjoining uses will not be adversely affected.
427 2. No factual evidence is found that property values in the District will be
428 adversely affected by such use.
429 3. That no undue traffic and no nuisance or unreasonable hazard with occur.
430 4. That adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper
431 operation and maintenance of the proposed use.
432 5. That there are no undue objections from the abutting property owners based
433 on demonstrable fact.
434
435 FIannery seconds. Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson- aye; Flannery-
436 aye; Bartley - aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis - aye; Miller- aye;Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
437
438 Beckwith: Motion to approve Special Permit#195-24, 14 Paine Avenue for applicants Ford
439 and Kate O'Neil, represented by Glovsky & Glovsky, LLC, 8 Washington St
440 Beverly, MA,with the condition that driveway access to the subject lot shall not
441 be permitted through the frontage on Paine Ave. Flannery seconds. Motion carries
442 by roll call vote: Hutchinson - aye; Flannery- aye; Bartley -aye; Gomes -aye;
443 Lewis -aye; Miller-aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
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445 6. Public Hearing: Special Permit#196-24— 14, Site Plan Review#166-24,and Inclusionary
446 Housing#27-24—355 Rantoul Street and 380 and 386 Rantoul Street--Peter Kelly,Trustee
447 of Rantoul Street Realty Trust
448 a. Demolish the existing structure and replace it on the same footprint with a new
449 54' 9" building containing first floor commercial space and eight(8) two-bedroom
450 residential units above. Parking will be provided on land owned by the applicant at
451 380 Rantoul Street. Relief is being requested to reduce a one-way parking lot drive
452 aisle width from 18 feet to a width varying from 16 feet to 17.9 feet, parking space
453 locations being less than five(5) feet from a side and or rear yard the lot line,and a
454 reduction in the required number of parking spaces from 31 to 20.
455 APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED THAT THIS APPLICA TION BE WITHDRAWN
456 WITHOUT PREJUDICE
457
458 Alexander stated that the applicant respectfully requests to withdraw without prejudice the
459 applications associated with this project.
460
461 Beckwith: Motion to approve the applicant's request to withdraw without prejudice the
462 applications for Special Permit#196-24— 14, Site Plan Review#166-24, and
463 lnclusionary Housing#27-24 at 355 Rantoul Street and 380 and 386 Rantoul
464 Street, applicant Peter Kelly,Trustee of Rantoul Street Realty Trust. Flannery
465 seconds. Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson-aye; Flannery - aye;
466 Bartley-aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis - aye; Miller - aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
467
468 Reconvene meeting
469
470 Flannery: Motion to reconvene the meeting. Beckwith seconds. Motion carries by roll call
471 vote: Hutchinson -aye; Flannery - aye; Bartley - aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis -aye;
472 Miller- aye;Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
473
474 S. Discussion on closed Public Hearings, if not already decided:
475
476 None at this time.
477
478 6. Set Public Hearings:
479
480 a. Special Permit#197-24 and Modification of Site Plan Review#158-22—119 and
481 119R Rantoul Street—Barnat Development LLC
482 i. Special Permit to allow 25% of the off-street residential parking (13
483 spaces) in a public parking facility within 500 feet of the property use.
484 ii. Determination if the Modification of Site Plan Review#158-22 is a minor
485 or major modification. If it is determined to be major, then set a public
486 hearing to be concurrent with the Special Permit#197-24 public hearing.
487
488 Alexander stated that he agrees with determining this is a major modification.
489
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490 Flannery: Motion to determine that the modification for Site Plan Review#158-22 is major.
491 Beckwith seconds. Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson - aye; Flannery-
492 aye; Bartley - aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis -aye; Miller- aye; Beckwith--aye. (7-0).
493
494 Flannery: Motion to set a public hearing for September 17, 2024, for Special Permit#197-
495 24 and Modification of Site Plan Review#158-22 for 119 and 119R Rantoul
496 Street, applicant Barnat Development LLC. Beckwith seconds. Motion carries by
497 roll call vote: Hutchinson- aye; Flannery- aye; Bartley- aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis
498 - aye; Miller- aye; Beckwith—aye, (7-0).
499
500 8. Approval of Minutes (as available):
501 a. November 14,2023
502 b. December 19,2023
503 c.January 17,2024
504 d.May 21,2024
505 e. June 18,2024
506 f. July 16,2024
507
508 None at this time.
509
510 9. New or Other Business
511
512 None at this time.
513
514 10. Adjourn
515
516 Flannery: Motion to adjourn. Beckwith seconds. Motion carries by roll call vote:
517 Hutchinson - aye; Flannery -aye; Bartley -aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis - aye; Miller-
518 aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
519
520 Meeting adjourns at 10:50 p.m.
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