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1 CITY OF BEVERLY
2 PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Z924 0EC 20 A 11: 59
3
4 BOARD OR COMMISSION: City of Beverly Planning Board
5 DATE: October 29, 2024
6 LOCATION: Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot Street, 3'Floor Council
7 Chambers
8 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Ellen Hutchinson; Vice-Chair Derek Beckwith; Ellen
9 Flannery; George Gomes; Wayne Miller;Nathaniel Lewis,
10 Sarah Bartley (remote)
11 STAFF PRESENT: Assistant Planning Director Kenneth Clawson
12 RECORDER: Kristan Patenaude
13
14 Call to Order
15 Chair Hutchinson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
16
17 1. Subdivision Approval Not Required Plans
18 a. 664 Cabot Street—ADJ Builders LLC c/o Alexander&Femino, 1 School St,
19 Beverly,MA 01915
20
21 Tom Alexander, Alexander&Femino, explained that there is sufficient area and frontage on the
22 lot to meet the zoning requirements. Lot 2 will be a new,vacant lot. There is an existing house
23 on Lot 1.
24
25 FIannery: Motion to endorse the Subdivision Approval Not Required Application for 664
26 Cabot Street. Beckwith seconds. Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson -
27 aye; Flannery - aye; Bartley- aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis - aye; Miller- aye;
28 Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
29
30 2. Request for extension of Special Permit: Special Permit#182-22—40 Dunham Ridge—40
31 Dunham OC LLC
32 a.Request for a 2 year extension of the Special Permit that expires on November 4,
33 2024,for the development of a 160 unit subsidized elderly housing apartment
34 building. The Special Permit from the Planning Board is for a reduced parking
35 ratio.
36
37 Miranda Siemasko explained that this is a request to renew an existing Special Permit for a
38 subsidized elderly housing project approved by the Board approximately two years ago. The
39 project was the subject of much deliberation and intensive planning. Unfortunately, the project
40 was approved as costs and interest rates rose. The original proponent of the project put it on hold
41 indefinitely but continues to work with the owners to find financing. The request is for an
42 additional extension so that the Special Permit does not expire.
43
44 Beckwith: Motion to extend the Special Permit#182-22 for 40 Dunham Ridge, 40 Dunham
45 OC LLC (owner), for two years, expiring on November 4, 2026. Flannery
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46 seconds. Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson-aye; Flannery - aye;
47 Bartley - aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis- aye; Miller - aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
48
49 3. Endorse Definitive Subdivision Plan (without Covenant) and 81X Certificate—R65 West
50 Street(63 West Street)--Evan Wile, West Street Realty Trust
51 a. If approved,Board/Chair to sign Mylar and 81X Certificate
52
53 Clawson explained that this subdivision was approved in 2021/2022 but never recorded. The
54 request is for an 8 1 X Certificate to state that the existing plan was signed by the Board. This plan
55 was approved and endorsed by the Board previously.
56
57 Flannery: Motion to approve the 8 1 X Certificate request for R65 West Street (63 West
58 Street) and Definitive Subdivision Plan (without Covenant). Beckwith seconds.
59 Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson - aye; Flannery - aye; Bartley - aye;
60 Gomes -aye; Lewis - aye; Miller- aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
61
62 • Recess for Public Hearings
63
64 Games: Motion to recess for public hearings. Beckwith seconds. Motion carries by roll
65 call vote: Hutchinson - aye; Flannery-aye; Bartley - aye; Gomes -aye;Lewis -
66 aye;Miller- aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
67
68 4. Continued Public Hearing: Special Permit#194-24---14 Greenwood Avenue—Benco
69 LLC
70 a. Creation of Pork-Chop shaped lots.
71
72 Tom Alexander, Alexander&Femino, explained that this is a proposal for pork-shop shaped
73 lots. Since the last meeting, a site visit occurred.
74
75 Bob Griffin, Griffin Engineering Group, reviewed the changes made to the plans. Based on
76 previous comments, the plan has been amended to show a 16' wide straightaway section, so two
77 cars can pass side by side. The road improvement plan shows improvements to safety concerns
78 for all nearby houses.
79
80 Gomes asked about the concerns expressed by the Engineering Department regarding the forced
81 main shown on the plan. Griffin stated that the issues have been addressed at this time. Clawson
82 stated that he would look into this further.
83
84 Beckwith asked what the next step will be, assuming a Special Permit is granted. AIexander
85 explained that the applicant will next file for a waiver of frontage combined with a Subdivision
86 application. Clawson explained that a Definitive Subdivision Plan approval will include
87 conditions making sure the work is performed under a performance guarantee. A list of
88 conditions would need to be considered prior to a vote on the Special Permit this evening.
89
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90 Flannery stated that the implications of the sewer being added, and the safety of the roadway will
91 be improvements.
92
93 Hutchinson asked for public comment at this time.
94
95 Charles Ball, 6 Greenwood Avenue, stated that he objects to the subdivision of the parcel.The
96 single lane gravel road does not meet the minor subdivision standard and cannot be brought up to
97 that standard. The gravel road is over casements on abutting properties, including his. His
98 position is that subdividing the lot to add additional houses is overburdening the casement, as the
99 road and terrain are not conducive to adding enough width and capacity to hold additional traffic.
100
101 Steve Catalucci, 133 Common Lane, stated that it is unclear if the road can structurally handle
102 the proposed expansion. He asked for more detail on the land and if there will be blasting
103 involved in the project.
104
105 Griffin explained that the ground can support a gravel road of between 12%18' feet today. The
106 proposal is to widen this to between 14'-18 . There is nothing structurally weak along the edge
107 of the roadway that will make it difficult to widen. Regarding needing to remove any ledge, there
108 may be a need for this once construction begins. Alexander stated that there would be a pre-blast
109 survey within approximately 500' of the proposed blasting area. This is required by State statute.
110
111 Philip Tomason, 4 Greenwood Avenue, stated that this easement also goes across his land.
112 Regarding the safety of the roadway,there are only two houses along the roadway that the fire
113 truck cannot reach, and the situation is not as dire as the applicant is making it out to be. These
114 fixes can be made without this subdivision. The abutters have taken care of the road over the
115 years and more can be done to it if needed. Four out of five houses abutting this property have
116 already tied into the sewer,so this would not be a huge benefit to the area. He stated that the
117 proposal does not meet several of the items in Section 300-18 of the zoning laws. All of the
118 neighbors object to this proposal and it will not bring them much benefit while destroying the
119 land. The only support for the neighbors seems to be coming from the Historic District
120 Commission. The property was sold to the current owners in 2013 and advertised as a chance to
121 revive the Olmsted Gardens. This property is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places,
122 which notes that it was built by Ephraim Whitman Gurney, the first Dean of Harvard College
123 who may be buried on the property. This warrants some investigation before the land is
124 considered for subdivision and development. The National Registry also states that the property
125 is "highly significant as a conjunction of Richardson's architecture and the romantic landscape
126 designs and the ideas of Frederick OImsted." He suggested that the community read the full
127 Massachusetts Historical Commission description of the property, and he read several short
128 excerpts from that record. It was mentioned at the last meeting that the house is a gem for the
129 City and the people of Beverly. The surrounding landscape is the setting of that gem. The
130 Historic District Commission means well and would like to see the house saved. However,he
131 hopes that they and this Board do not disregard the importance of the surrounding property,
132 which is not only historical but still appreciated by those living nearby as well as many visitors.
133 The people of the City have the privilege of enjoying the area and are obligated to preserve it. He
134 has not heard any guarantee that the house will be preserved and would like to see this as a
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135 condition of approval. This proposal also conflicts with the City of Beverly Comprehensive Plan,
136 adopted in December 2020, and he read sections from the Plan. He stated that the pork-chop
137 guidelines are in need of review and updating. At the last meeting,the common drive was
138 referred to as an "old country road." It is more than that; it is part of the Olmsted design and is
139 owned by several of the abutters, including himself. The right of way should not be taken lightly.
140 Adding two houses to the drive would go beyond the zoning limit of six houses for a dead end
141 street and abuse of the granted right of way. Finally,there are water drainage issues on this land
142 he does not believe the engineers have addressed. He displayed photos and videos to illustrate
143 this issue.
144
145 Alexander stated that the applicant will have to comply with the stormwater management
146 regulations to demonstrate that the flow and volume post-construction will be equal to or less
147 than the existing conditions. Regarding open space,these are large lots and there will still be a
148 lot of open space.
149
150 There was a question as to if the open space proposed as part of the project will be available to
151 the public. It was noted that this is privately owned.
152
153 Philip Thomason stated that he does not want the easement road widened to 16' in the areas that
154 it crosses his property. Alexander confirmed that this road is a right of way. An abutter to the
155 right of way has the right to improve it in order to comply with public safety requirements.
156 Thomason stated that there are alternate ways to interpret this and he believes it is an excessive
157 use of a right of way.
158
159 Beckwith: Motion to close the hearing for 14 Greenwood Avenue. Flannery seconds. Motion
160 carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson - aye; Flannery -aye; Bartley -aye; Gomes -
161 aye; Lewis - aye; Miller- aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
162
163 Flannery: Motion that the Planning Board,with regard to Special Permit#194-24, 14
164 Greenwood Avenue for applicant Benco LLC,find that:
165 1. The specific site is an appropriate location for the proposed use and that the
166 character of adjoining uses will not be adversely affected.
167 2. No factual evidence is found that property values in the District will be
168 adversely affected by such use.
169 3. That no undue traffic and no nuisance or unreasonable hazard with occur.
170 4, That adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper
171 operation and maintenance of the proposed use.
172 5. That there are no undue objections from the abutting property owners based
173 on demonstrable fact.
174 6. That adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper
175 operation and maintenance of the proposed use.
176
177 Beckwith seconds.
178
179 Discussion:
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180 Hutchinson spoke to how helpful the site walk was in making a determination on this
181 application.
182
183 Gomes stated that trying to determine if two additional houses will change someone's property
184 value is not something he is qualified to do. Many neighbors seem unhappy with this proposal.
185 The questions the Board is being asked to answer do not address the issues that neighbors have
186 raised.The process seems misaligned with the concerns. Property rights are important as well.
187
188 Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson - aye; Flannery - aye; Bartley- aye;
189 Gomes -aye; Lewis - aye; Miller- aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
190
191 Beckwith: Motion that the Planning Board,with regard to Special Permit#194-24, 14
192 Greenwood Avenue for applicant Benco LLC,find that:
193 1. The site is an appropriate location for the proposed use and the character of
194 the adjoining uses will not be adversely affected.
195 2. No factual evidence is found that property values in the district will be
196 adversely affected by such use.
197 3. That no undue traffic and no nuisance or unreasonable hazard will result.
198 4. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper operation
199 and maintenance of the proposed uses.
200 5. There are no valid objections from abutting property owners based on
201 demonstrable fact.
202 6. The minimum lot area of the pork-chop shaped lot shall be at least the
203 minimum lot area required in the zoning district in which the pork-chop
204 shaped lot is located, except that the narrow strip of portion of the lot to the
205 way shall not be included in the lot area calculation.
206 7. The width of the pork-chop shaped lot measured at the shortest distance
207 between side lot lines is no less than 75' at any point between the street and
208 the existing or proposed building on the lot. Pork-chop lots approved by the
209 Planning Board previous to December 1984 with less than the required
210 frontage but at least 20' of frontage shall be considered valid building lots for
211 a period of 15 years from the date of adoption of the Zoning Amendment
212 9/5/1991. On September 5,2006, any pork-chop lot approved by the Planning
213 Board prior to December 1984,which is vacant, or for which a valid building
214 permit has not yet been issued, shall lose its status as a grandfathered lot and
215 be considered unbuildable
216 8. All front, rear, and side yard setbacks shall be the same as the minimum
217 setbacks specified for the zone in which the lot is located
218 9. The depth of that portion of the lot which fails to satisfy the lot frontage
219 requirements set forth in the definition of"frontage" in Section 300-5 between
220 the street and the existing or proposed building on the lot cannot exceed the
221 existence of 250' from the street.
222 10. There shall be no more than one other pork-chop shaped lot with frontage
223 contiguous to it.
224
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225 Gomes seconds. Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson- aye; Flannery -
226 aye;Bartley - aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis -aye; Miller- aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
227
228 Beckwith: Motion that the Planning Board grant Special Permit#194-24 for 14 Greenwood
229 Avenue, Benco LLC, and as part of the decision attach emails from the
230 Engineering Department dated August 15,2024, and August 20, 2020, and the
231 Central Square comments file; an e-mail dated Friday, August 9, 2024, from
232 Jacob Kreyling of the Beverly Fire Department; a letter from Jacob Kreyling of
233 the Beverly Fire Department dated June 4, 2024; a letter from the Board of Health
234 dated August 15, 2024; and that the recommendations made in each of those
235 communications be accepted as conditions on the Special Permit from the Board;
236 and that the applicant will secure a performance guarantee in the same manner as
237 outlined in Chapter 375 Subdivision Land Section 375-13 Paragraph 1:
238 Performance Guarantee; and that the infrastructure improvements are completed
239 before an occupancy permit is issued. Flannery seconds. Motion carries by roll
240 call vote: Hutchinson - aye; Flannery-aye; Bartley - aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis-
241 aye; Miller-aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
242
243 Clawson noted that this approval is only for a Special Permit. A subdivision of some type will be
244 needed to build the lots and infrastructure.
245
246 5. Modification to Site Plan Review#158-22 and Special Permit#197-24- 119 Rantoul
247 Street-Wilso Ventures LLC &Tiny Ventures LLC c/o Alexander& Femino, One School
248 Street,Beverly,MA 01915 and Barnat Development, 110 Rantoul Street,Beverly, MA
249 01915
250 a. Modified Site Plan Review consists of 52 Residential units, 11 of which are studio
251 apartments,20 of which are one bedroom apartments,and 21 of which are two
252 bedroom apartments, 1,625 square feet of retail space on the first floor, and garage
253 parking underneath for 39 vehicles. Special Permit is to allow 25% of the off-street
254 residential parking spaces (13 in total) in a public parking facility within 500 feet of
255 the property use.
256
257 Tom Alexander, Alexander&Femino, explained that the City Engineer has reviewed the plans
258 and there were a number of questions regarding the proposed utilities. The Engineering
259 Department has since noted that it is satisfied with the plans as long as all prior conditions be
260 included with this approval, and that a plan be provided at least two weeks prior to the
261 application. The City Solicitor and Building Commission did not determine that the proposed
262 piggyback spaces would satisfy the required parking but did state that this could be addressed by
263 filing for an additional Special Permit for spaces within the MBTA garage. This filing will be
264 addressed prior to the November meeting.
265
266 Clawson stated that the Solicitor and Commissioner differed on their opinions regarding how to
267 obtain relief from the 25%parking requirement. The Commissioner agreed that this should be
268 via a Special Permit from the Planning Board, but the Solicitor thinks this should be via a
269 variance from the ZBA. The Commissioner's opinion should be followed on this item.
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270
271 Beckwith noted that the Parking&Traffic Commission submitted a letter including a failure to
272 pass a recommendation for this proposal with a 3-3 vote. Members voting against provided the
273 following reasoning. that, given the current parking deficit in the downtown area, adding to that
274 deficit would exacerbate the problem;that not accommodating the required harking on site
275 would likely have an impact on adjacent neighborhoods; that there were additional safety
276 concerns regarding pedestrian access; and that a vote in favor was unduly putting the burden on
277 the Planning Department to obtain a commitment from the META, this being the requirement
278 that the Board cannot address without the additional Special Permit. He asked the applicant to
279 address the concerns. Alexander stated that, if the MBTA garage was a private garage, an
280 agreement could be entered into by right. The City looks for transit-oriented development and
281 this project is located quite close to a train station. Garages often require crossing of streets to
282 access other areas. Beckwith stated that he would like to make sure the applicant will do
283 everything possible to make sure there is a set of safety guidelines.
284
285 Flannery read the list of original conditions of approval for this project.
286 1. That prior to the issuance of a building permit, a legal agreement with the MBTA be put
287 in place for proving that the requested [at the time] 17 parking spaces be designated,
288 leased, and assigned pursuant to a lease agreement with the MBTA, coterminous to the
289 applicant's existing lease with the MBTA for 70 spaces. This agreement shall be shared
290 with the Planning Board and the Parking&Traffic Commission.
291 2. That all existing conditions of the original recommendation letter still apply.
292 3. That the applicant encourage and advise residents to use the crosswalks on Rantoul Street
293 to access the MBTA garage.
294 4. That there will be no tandem parking unless the spaces are designated by residents of the
295 same unit. The tandem spaces cannot count toward the required parking.
296
297 Alexander stated that the applicant is amenable to these conditions.
298
299 There was no public comment at this time.
300
301 Flannery: Motion to close the hearing for 119 Rantoul Street. Beckwith seconds. Motion
302 carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson-aye; Flannery- aye; Bartley - aye; Gomes -
303 aye; Lewis - aye; Miller- aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
304
305 Beckwith: Motion to set a public hearing for November 19,2024, to hear from the applicants
306 of 119 Rantoul Street, Site Plan Review 9158-32, regarding a Special Permit
307 application pursuant to Section 300-62. B.1.: City of Beverly Zoning Ordinances
308 to grant a Special Permit to allow for more than 25% of off-street parking for a
309 project to be located in a garage within 500% and Section 300-59. D. Flannery
310 seconds. Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson - aye; Flannery - aye;
311 Bartley - aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis - aye; Miller -aye; Beckwith—aye, (7-0).
312
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313 Flannery: Motion to recess for five minutes. Beckwith seconds. Motion carries by roll call
314 vote: Hutchinson- aye; Flannery- aye; Bartley - aye; Games -aye; Lewis- aye;
315 Miller- aye; Beckwith---aye. (7-0).
316
317 Flannery: Motion to reconvene. Beckwith seconds. Motion carries by roll call vote:
318 Hutchinson - aye; Flannery- aye; Bartley - aye; Games -aye; Lewis - aye; Miller-
319 aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
320
321 6. Public Hearing on Yield Plan and Public Comment Period on Concepts: Open Space
322 Residential Design (OSRD) Initial Review Application #12-24— 184 & 186 Hart Street--CS
323 Hart,LLC
324 a. Yield Plan shores 7 lots,3 OSRD Concept Plans
325
326 Hutchinson explained that this evening the applicant has to present a conceptual plan, without
327 requesting any waivers, showing the maximum number of lots that could be built on the property
328 using a traditional subdivision method.This establishes the maximum number of lots allowed.
329 Next,the applicant presents three concept plans, with one preferred plan. The public hearing on
330 the Yield Plan may close this evening, but the public comment period will remain open.
331
332 Bob Griffin, Griffin Engineering Group, reviewed the concept plan. None of the options show
333 work within 100' of the vernal pool/lower pond, based on a survey completed of the site. The
334 Yield Plan,based on a traditional subdivision method and without any waivers requested, shows
335 184 & 186 Hart Street to be demolished, with new houses to be constructed. There are seven
336 houses proposed,with three ANR lots proposed on Hart Street, along with a 500' cul-de-sac. A
337 detention pond is shown, and the houses will likely be connected to the sewer.
338
339 Griffin stated that Concept A is preferred by the applicant as it provides a lot of open space, 5.04
340 acres, and not much new road construction. This option includes three ANR lots along Hart
341 Street. There will be Hart Street frontage for all lots and a common driveway to serve Lots 5, 6,
342 and 7. This option would require relief from the OSRD regulations sought for buildings in the
343 wetland buffer zone, and a common driveway in the tract buffer. The option would look to
344 demolish#184 but save#186, and this would require maintaining a buffer zone disturbance.
345
346 Concept B shows two lots with Hart Street frontage, and a 450' road to serve five of the lots.
347 This option allows for 4.97 acres of open space. It requires the demolition of lot#186,with the
348 demolition of#184 uncertain. Relief under this option would be required for buildings on lot#2
349 and#3 in the wetland buffer,maintaining existing buffer zone disturbances on lots#3 and 4, and
350 no tract buffers for lots 46 and#7 and part of#4.
351
352 Concept C shows four lots with Hart Street frontage and the demolition of#184. There would be
353 a common driveway serving lots#6 and#7, and a stub roadway for lots#1, #2, and#3. This
354 option would include 5.61 acres of open space. It would require relief from buildings in the
355 wetland buffer zone on lots#3 and#4, maintaining existing buffer zone disturbances on lots#3,
356 #4, and 45, and no tract buffers for lots#1,# 2, and part of#4.
357
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358 Hutchinson asked if the Yield PIan would change if the lower pond were not treated as a vernal
359 pool. Griffin stated that this could lead to an 8 or 9 Iot plan.
360
361 Hutchinson asked for public comment on the Yield Plan.
362
363 Mike DiGuiseppe, 208 Hart Street, stated that 80%of this property is wetlands. The number of
364 new curb cuts for this project could be a safety issue. There is a constant flow of traffic in front
365 of this property. The open space proposed to be preserved is wet and unbuildable. The same
366 space can be obtained by placing the land in a conservation easement. The yield proposed on this
367 plan is appropriate for the size of the parcel and the associated impacts that it will create. The
368 neighbors have concerns and these need to be on the record from the beginning.
369
370 Hutchinson stated that,while it may seem inappropriate, the Board has to determine if it is wrong
371 per the Ordinance. These comments are likely more appropriate when the Board is discussing the
372 concept phase.
373
374 Mike Boccuzzi, 185 Hart Street, asked if it has been decided that one of the ponds is not a vernal
375 pool. Griffin stated that this was the determination of the Conservation Commission. He noted
376 that he has speculated that these are man-made ponds, but that does not have much bearing on
377 their classification.
378
379 Valerie Nelson, 216 Hart Street, stated that the determination regarding the ponds and their
380 buffers on the property should be done more conservatively. Hutchinson stated that she does not
381 necessarily disagree but does not believe this is under the Board's jurisdiction. A future plan
382 from the applicant would have to go before the Conservation Commission.
383
384 The safety of travel along this road was brought up by an abutter,along with the large range of
385 wildlife in this area. Hutchinson again noted that these comments are well-taken and important
386 but will be more appropriate when a concept plan is discussed by the Board. Nothing stated
387 invalidates the Yield Plan.
388
389 Miller asked that the Board discuss the validity of the Yield Plan at this time.
390
391 Scott McKenzie of 7 Dyer Road stated that the reality of the site is that there are already flooding
392 issues. The Yield Plan may meet the definition but will lead to more runoff down the road into
393 abutting properties. Hutchinson stated that this point will also be more appropriate during
394 discussion of the concept plans.
395
396 Beckwith explained that the Board is only discussing what can be done by-right while meeting
397 all of the rules at this stage.
398
399 Clawson explained that, once a concept plan is chosen, a Definitive Subdivision Plan will still
400 need to be submitted and reviewed. This will include a number of requirements and details for
401 the Board to consider. He stated that the Planning Department has not found anything to show
402 that the proposed Yield Plan is problematic.
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403
404 The Board agreed to hold a site walk prior to the next meeting, on Wednesday,November 13' at
405 noon.
406
407 Flannery: Motion to hold a site visit on Wednesday,November 13, 2024, at 12pm for 184 &
408 186 Hart Street. Beckwith seconds. Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson -
409 aye; Flannery- aye; Bartley - aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis -aye; Miller- aye;
410 Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
411
412 Flannery: Motion to close the public hearing for the Yield Plan for 184& 186 Hart Street.
413 Beckwith seconds. Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson- aye; Flannery -
414 aye; Bartley - aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis -aye; Miller-aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
415
416 Beckwith: Motion to approve the Yield Plan Bled for OSRD application#12-24 for 184
417 &186 Hart Street. Flannery seconds. Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson -
418 aye; Flannery - aye; Bartley - aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis - aye; Miller- aye;
419 Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
420
421 Flannery: Motion to continue the public comment period for OSRD application#12-24 for
422 184&186 Hart Street to December 17, 2024. Beckwith seconds. Motion carries
423 by roll call vote: Hutchinson- aye; Flannery - aye; Bartley- aye; Gomes -aye;
424 Lewis -aye; Miller- aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
425
426 • Reconvene meeting
427
428 Flannery: Motion to reconvene the meeting. Beckwith seconds. Motion carries by roll call
429 vote: Hutchinson- aye; Flannery- aye; Bartley- aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis -aye;
430 Miller- aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
431
432 7. Discussion on closed Public Hearings, if not already decided:
433
434 None at this time.
435
436 8. Set Public Hearings
437 a. Waiver of Frontage and Definitive Subdivision Plan—676R Hale Street—Stephen
438 M. Galante and Williams S. Pluckhahn c/o Conor F. Walsh, Glovsky & Glovsky, 8
439 Washington Street,Beverly,MA 01915
440 i. Petitioner intends to reduce existing nonconforming frontage in order to
441 convey approximately 4,000 square foot parcel to a neighboring property.
442 The area in question is unimproved and unmaintained and will not be used
443 for access. The division and subsequent conveyance would render the
444 nonconforming lot at 31 Haskell Street closer to conformity. The Zoning
445 Board of Appeals granted a variance to approve the reduction in frontage at
446 the September 2024 meeting.
447
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448 Flannery: Motion to set a public hearing for the Waiver of Frontage and Definitive
449 Subdivision Plan for 676R Hale Street on November 19, 2024. Beckwith seconds.
450 Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson -aye; Flannery - aye; Bartley- aye;
451 Gomes -aye; Lewis - aye; Miller-aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
452
453 b. Special Permit#198-24--81-83 Hale Street--Chanphaly Ouk
454 i. Special Permit to reduce the required number of parking spaces from 2 to
455 1 and parking space located within 5 feet from a side or rear lot line.
456
457 Flannery: Motion to set a public hearing for Special Permit#198-24 for the reduction of the
458 required parking spaces from 2 to 1 and parking space located within 5 feet from
459 a side or rear lot line. Beckwith seconds. Motion carries by roll call vote:
460 Hutchinson - aye; Flannery - aye; Bartley - aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis -aye; Miller-
461 aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
462
463 9. Approval of Minutes (as available):
464 a. June 18,2024
465
466 None at this time.
467
468 b.July 16,2024
469
470 None at this time.
471
472 c.August 20,2024
473
474 None at this time.
475
476 d. October 8,2024
477
478 Beckwith: Motion to approve the meeting minutes of October 8, 2024, as amended. Flannery
479 seconds. Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson -aye; Flannery -aye;
480 Bartley - aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis-aye; Miller-aye; Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
481
482 10. New or Other Business
483
484 None at this this time.
485
486 11. Adjourn
487
488 Beckwith: Motion to adjourn. Flannery seconds. Motion carries by roll call vote: Hutchinson
489 - aye; Flannery - aye; Bartley-aye; Gomes -aye; Lewis -aye; Miller- aye;
490 Beckwith—aye. (7-0).
491
492 Meeting adjourns at 10:50 p.m.
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