2012-06-19CITY OF BEVERLY MASSACHUSETTS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
BOARD OR COMMISSION: Planning Board
SUBCOMMITTEE:
DATE: Tuesday, June 19, 2012
LOCATION: Council Chamber, City Hall, third floor
PLANNING BOARD
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Richard Dinkin, Vice Chairman John
Thomson, Ellen Flannery, David Mack, John
Mullady, Michael O'Brien, Charles Harris, Ellen
Flannery
MEMBERS ABSENT: James Matz, Ellen Hutchinson
OTHERS PRESENT: Assistant Planning Director, Leah Zambernardi
RECORDER: Diana Ribreau
Dinkin called the Regular Meeting of the Planning Board to order at 7:30 p.m.
1. Presentation on the Community Preservation Act — Community Preservation
Beverly
Marilyn McCrory, along with Pete and Joan Johnson and others formed a group to
advocate that the City of Beverly adopt the Community Preservation Act (CPA). Ms.
McCrory addressed the Board and gave a PowerPoint Presentation. She stated that there
are currently 148 communities that have adopted the Act. She explained that
Massachusetts state law provides state matching funds to those communities that adopt
the Act.
Ms. McCrory Reviewed and discussed the following in her presentation:
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• Creates a dedicated fund for open space protection and recreation, historic
preservation, and community housing.
• Basics of the Act
• Local Community Preservation Committee control — membership
• How much revenue could CPA raise
• What will CPA cost residents
• What would Beverly use CPA funds for
• Other ways CPA funds can leverage other funding
Ms. McCrory concluded the presentation stating that it has been a very successful
program across the state and hopes you vote for it in November.
Thomson requested clarification on the 10% guarantee. Ms. McCrory responded to
satisfaction.
O'Brien asked if the CPA can accumulate funds over several years for special project.
Ms. McCrory responded yes.
Harris asked who has oversight on the use of CPA funds. Ms. McCrory responded that
the city treasurer collects funds and ensures funds are handled properly. The CPA
committee decides how funds are spent and the City Council approves any spending.
Mack asked who decides the surcharge level. Ms. McCrory responded that it would be
decided in the same manner by forming a committee to increase the surcharge. The
ballot in November is to adopt the CPA with a 1% surcharge. Ms. McCrory stated they
felt that a 1% surcharge would be more acceptable to residents.
Ms. McCrory concluded her presentation.
2. Subdivision Approval Not Required Plans (SANR's)
a. 16, 18 & 22 Whitehall Circle — Manor Homes Development, LLC
Zambernardi stated that Robert Griffin submitted a SANR plan on behalf of David
Carnevale of Manor Homes Development, LLC for property within the Whitehall Cluster
Subdivision 16, 18, and 22 Whitehall Circle. Mr. Griffin stated that the application
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proposes to divide 18 Whitehall Circle (Lot 22) into two parcels. These parcels are not to
be considered separate building lots but are to be combined that with the adjacent land at
22 Whitehall Circle (Lot 21) and 16 Whitehall Circle (Lot 23).
Thomson made motion to endorse the SANR Plan as submitted. Motion seconded by
O'Brien. Motion carried 6.0.0.
3. New or Other Business Special Permit #123 -10 for 40 & 100 Sam Fonzo Drive —
Request for Two -Year Extension — S &D Real Estate Trust
Allan Rosco, Hancock Associates, representing S & D Real Estate Trust, requested a 2
year extension on construction involving the expansion of the Aero Manufacturing
building as permitted in the Permit Extension Act (Section 173 of Chapter 240 of the
Acts of 2010).
Thomson made a motion confirming the request for a 2 year extension. Motion
seconded by Harris. Motion carried 6.0.0.
Dinkin recessed the regular meeting in order to convene for an Executive Session in
Conference Room B to discuss pending litigation. Dinkin stated the Regular Planning
Board meeting would reconvene at approximately 8:00 p.m. in City Hall Chambers for a
scheduled public hearing.
Dinkin called for a roll call vote to enter Executive Session: Dinkin; yes, Thomson; yes,
O'Brien; yes, Flannery; yes, Mack; yes, Mullady; yes.
Members of the Board returned to the regular meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Mack made a motion to recess the Regular Meeting of the Beverly Planning Board
for a scheduled public hearing. Motion seconded by Flannery. Motion carried
6.0.0.
4. Public Hearing — Site Plan Review Application #107 -12 — Northwest Parking
Deck — Cummings Center — Beverly Commerce Park, LLP
At this time Flannery recused herself from the hearing.
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Thomson made a motion to waive the reading of the public legal notice. Motion
seconded by Harris. Motion carried 6.0.0.
Steve Drohosky, General Manager for Cummings Center presented and reviewed the site
plan to construct an open steel and concrete parking structure with one level above grade,
and a solar PV support structure to be located between the 500 Cummings Center office
building and Balch Street to be called the northwest deck (revised plans, correspondence
submitted in Appendix Q. Drohosky stated that the garage parking would be used to
support existing office space within the complex by adding 209 spaces to the parking area
with a total of 434 covered in total. Drohosky added the parking garage would be covered
with 1,700 solar panels.
Drohosky explained one of the reasons for the request is Cummings received a signed
lease from a company wanting to move into 550,000 s.f on their property. Drohosky
talked about the current market and the need for more convenient parking.
Drohosky stated that the plans were circulated to the Police, Fire, and Engineering
Departments, the Board of Health, the Parking and Traffic Commission, the Design
Review Board and the Conservation Commission for their comments.
In response to those comments, Drohosky stated that the following revisions have been
made:
• The garage width was expanded from 63 feet to 66 feet to accommodate the
following: made the "west" drive lane 24 feet (two -way), the "center" drive
lane 18 feet (one -way), and the "east" drive lane 24 feet (two -way);
• The garage was shortened by cutting 9 feet off the north end, so that the
building is further from Balch Street and thus, the footings will not interfere
with the sewer easement that runs parallel to Balch Street.
• They eliminated the exit onto Balch Street (for now), and plan to apply later
for approval of this access /egress.
• They moved the deck to the east (so that it is further from the lot line with
McKeown School - center of steel will be six feet from the lot line, and
parking will be five feet from the lot line, in accordance with Section 29-
25.D.4.a)
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Harris requested the average distance and space between the cars and what the standard
parking space requirements are. Drohosky responded that the parking spaces are 9ft wide
and 18 ft. deep and discussed the requirements for a one way vs. two -way parking garage
area.
Thomson asked if Cummings Center can foresee the need for further parking expansions
in the future. Drohosky responded that it is hard to be sure but he does not predict any
further expansions.
Thomson asked why the plans are for the garage to be so close to Balch Street. Drohosky
responded that they took a design that works very well in practice and chose it based on
the needs to get the amount of spaces desired.
Thomson suggested a design that would bring the parking garage further away from
Balch Street, possibly going east west. Drohosky responded that they looked at different
design plans and the other plans would not be optimal. Drohosky stated that there is a
psychology to parking and the Applicant felt it best the way the design is submitted on
the plan.
Mack asked about a possible footbridge being added connecting to 500 Cummings
Center. Drohosky responded that there are no plans to add a footbridge because it would
not be optimal or as easy to put in as the other footbridge on the site. Drohosky stated
that it was agreed by all parties that it is more logical to enter the building from the
ground level.
Dinkin asked if the tenant who signed the lease agreement is already in Beverly.
Drohosky stated the tenant is a Kidney Dialysis Practice in Beverly that will house their
corporate headquarters at the Cummings Center location.
Zambernardi read the following letters for the record:
June 14, 2012
City Engineer, Eric Barber
May 7, 2012
Design Review Board
May 23, 2012
Conservation Commission, Amy Maxner
May 24, 2012
Parking and Traffic Commission, Richard Benevento
June 6, 2012
Fire Prevention Department, Bill Fiore
June 12, 2012
Beverly Police Department, Russell Rollins
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June 11, 2012 Beverly Board of Health, William Burke
June 19, 2012 City Council President, Paul Guanci
Dinkin opened the hearing to questions from members of the public.
Rosemary Maglio, 30 Pleasant Street, Beverly, asked how far the building is set back on
the Balch Street side, materials used, and what landscaping is proposed facing Balch
Street and McKay Street. In addition, Maglio asked about the number of exit and
entrances facing Balch Street. Drohosky responded stating there are 3 exits facing the
south end of the building and one entrance facing the north end. Drohosky stated that
they might pursue getting another exit on the north side of the building rather than on
Balch Street. The set back is 9 ft. now from the existing curb that will not be disturbed.
No major landscaping on the west side is to be done. However, the existing landscaping
bed will remain. There are some trees that will be removed and placed elsewhere on the
site where possible. Drohosky stated that the garage is a steel structure with concrete
floors and panels consistent with material used at the 500 Cumming Center building.
Maglio requested that the garage have vinyl siding similar to the building facing McKay
Street, adding that she feels the north side of that building facing Balch Street is terrible.
Maglio stated her opinion that there should not be an entrance onto Balch Street. Maglio
also asked about any screening being placed accordingly. Drohosky responded that they
spoke to the Design Review Board and there are plans to do some screening to ramp up
the landscaping similar to the north deck.
Thomson asked follow up questions pertaining to landscaping and screening. Thomson
stated that there was a lot of time and money invested in McKeown School and the south
west corner and feels that there should be appropriate screening. Drohosky responded
that they have not fully developed a plan to what would be planted there but there will be
landscaping on all three sides.
Thomson stated that part of a site plan is to have a landscaping plan that shows specifics
adding that screening is something in place so you can't see the site from the street,
landscaping on the other hand are shrubs, and it needs to be clear. Thomson stated that he
would condition the site plan approval for appropriate screening facing the McKeown
School and senior housing.
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Thomson made a comment that it is his understanding the fire department insists on
getting fire apparatus access around every building particularly around flammables.
Thomson asked how fire apparatus could access the west side with there only being 5 ft.
away from the property line. Drohosky replied that the Fire Department was comfortable
with the plans.
Jim Trudow, 4 Fox Hill Court, Beverly, MA, commented on the drive area that runs
parallel to the west side of the garage giving full vehicular access.
Maglio said that when 500 Cummings Center was approved, the plans included trees in
the location of the garage and asked how many trees will have to be removed. Drohosky
responded approximately 8 -10 trees would be relocated.
Thomson made a motion to close the public hearing. Mullady seconded the motion.
Motion carried 6.0.0.
Flannery returned to the meeting at this time.
5. Request for Approval of Minor Modifications to Site Plan Review Application
#102 -10; Special Permit #126 -10; and Inclusionary Housing Application #1 -10 -
363 -393 Rantoul Street (Burnham Apartments) — Windover Properties, LLC
Miranda Gooding, Glovsky and Glovsky, 8 Washington Street, Beverly, gave an
overview of the plan that was previously approved by the Planning Board to raze the
former automobile sales and service facility and construct a new four -story building
containing thirty -eight rental apartments. Twenty -five of the apartments will have one -
bedroom and thirteen will have two - bedrooms. Five of the units will be affordable.
Gooding stated that Windover negotiated with Montserrat College for an entire floor of
building. As a condition, Montserrat wanted an entire floor for students only. In order for
that to happen, Gooding stated that unit #206 which was slated as an affordable unit is
being moved to unit #106 on the first floor. Because of this change, the applicant has
requested a minor modification to change the designated location of one of the 5
affordable units in the project from the second floor to the first floor.
Dinkin wanted confirmation that there are no substantive differences between the units
except for its location. Gooding responded yes.
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Mack made a motion finding that the request is a minor modification request.
Motion seconded by Mullady. Motion carried 6.0.0.
Mack made a motion to approve the proposed modification. Motion seconded by
Flannery. Motion carried 6.0.1 with Dinkin voting in the negative.
6. Discussion/Decision: Site Plan Review Application #107 -12 — Northwest Parking
Deck — 500 Cummings Center — Beverly Commerce Park, LLP
Flannery recused herself from the discussion at this time.
Thomson asked if there are any remaining conditions from the aforementioned
department head letters not addressed. Zambernardi replied that the landscaping
requested by the Design and Review Board has not been formally addressed.
Thomson made a motion to grant the site plan approval as depicted with remaining
items to be done based on comment letters submitted and made as a condition of
this approval. In addition, the applicant is required to provide landscape screening
that will rise to the height of the top of the second level but not so high to interfere
with the solar panels (intended to grow to this height within 3 -5 yrs.) to screen the
building on the Balch Street and the McKewon School side. Motion seconded by
Harris. Motion carried 5.0.0.
7. Set Public Hearing Date — 2nd Modifications to 875 Hale Street Definitive
Subdivision Plan — Montrose School Park, LLC
Thomson made a motion to set the public hearing for July 17, 2012 at 8pm. Motion
seconded by O'Brien. Motion carried 6.0.0.
8. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Harris made a motion to approve the minutes of the Beverly Planning Board dated
January 17, 2012, February 21, 2012, and March 14, 2012. Motion seconded by
Flannery. Motion carried 6.0.0.
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9. Continued Concurrent Public Hearings — Special Permit #129 -11 and Site Plan
Review Application #105 -11 — Raze part of existing building and construct
Walmens Pharmacy — CG Zone — 48 Dodge Street — Westward Apple Orchards
Limited Partnership.
Attorney Thomas Alexander, on behalf of his applicant Westward Apple Orchards,
reviewed the current status of the plans. Alexander stated that as requested by the
Planning Board, a transportation peer review has been completed and a written response
from MDM Transportation Consultants, Inc. has been submitted to Planning Staff and
Planning Board members.
Alexander stated that as a result to meetings with city staff departments, agencies, and
boards there have been made many changes. Alexander reviewed the major changes at
this time.
➢ Alexander stated that he is happy to announce they are retaining the historic
structure and have received a positive response to this by the historic district
commission submitted by letter this evening.
➢ The footprint of the building has been reduced for traffic circulation based on
neighbor's comments and concerns along with comments made by the parking
and traffic commission.
➢ The drive through has been shifted more to the interior of the site. Landscaping
area along Dodge Street side to improve visual impact to site has been added
along with a decorative fence.
➢ Based on suggestions from the Design Review Board, they reconfigured parking
to encourage people not to use the parking lot as a cut through.
Alexander stated that the applicant has incorporated several Design Review Board
suggestions into the overall design of project, adding that the applicant has attempted to
address every comment made that was within their control. The parking and traffic
commission however made a few suggestions the applicant is unable to comply with. 1.
Count -down pedestrian signals installed at Dodge Street and Cabot Street, repair and
replace non - working traffic equipment on the easterly side of Dodge Street at the
intersection of Conant Street. Alexander stated that the applicant would do an inspection
of traffic equipment but repairing and replacing is beyond the scope of the proposed
project. A report will be provided to the Mass Department of Transportation asking they
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repair and replace any equipment needed. They stated they are not prepared to do that
down near Henry's. He stated the plans include narrowing the off ramp to encourage
people to take a right and they will put up a no left turn sign.
Alexander stated the applicant will seek permission from the City of Beverly to install
berm and plantings shown on the plan to be approved by the neighbors on the city owned
parcel behind the building however, he feels it is premature to go over details and seeking
permission without approval for the project first.
Jeffrey Dirk, Engineer at Vanasse and Associates, 10 New England Business Drive,
Andover, Ma, stated that this is the second round with the peer review and only technical
aspects are left, no additional suggestions are required. Dirk went over the technical
pieces that were not complete.
➢ Modifications with drive way. They have been working with the Parking and
Traffic Commission for the past three months and can only control a portion of
the shared right of way- drive way.
➢ Narrowing the driveway — it was suggested to provide a raised median island as
opposed to the flush concrete and the abutters said no because they need the
ability for tanker trucks and fire department apparatus to get through adequately.
➢ Extending the existing raised island further would prohibit customers going to the
gas station and therefore the abutter said no.
➢ Take our portion of driveway and move it further away from the main road would
make two separate driveways and creates a problem being too close to the light.
The Department of Public Transportation would not approve the request.
Mack asked if the memo submitted tonight would be shared with the Parking and Traffic
Commission. Zambernardi replied that prior to this meeting she talked with the
Applicant, the City consultant, Dan Mills, Jeffrey Dirk, and a representative from the
Parking and Traffic Commission about having a meeting to discuss the report.
Alexander commented on the variety of reasons they could not adhere to the suggestions
of the traffic consultant. Alexander went over the discussions with the Beverly Fire
Department and their opposition to any raised structures due to the underside of their fire
engines, and the attempts made to work with the abutter to get a consensus from them.
The abutter did agree to some things such as stop sign, solid line, stanchions and a
serrated concrete isle, but they were unable to get everything they wanted from them.
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Dinkin asked for clarification on page 4 of the MDM letter. Dirk stated that the Beverly
Fire Department provided a truck route they would use for the site. Dirk provided plans
to Dinkin.
Dinkin requested confirmation that the site is to be limited to PUP- delivery trucks. Dirk
responded by describing the type of Walgreens truck.
Thomson stated that he feels they are caught between experts with things like the site
distance, etc. Dirk went through each item in the MGM report and Parking and Traffic
Commission comments as follows:
➢ Site distance and sight obstruction comments.
➢ Width of sidewalk along Dodge Street — noted: not making any change to
sidewalk along front of the property but will continue to maintain the sidewalk.
➢ On -site parking
➢ Will clarify comments made to provide sidewalk for pedestrian connections.
➢ Location of sidewalk made clear on site plan.
➢ Mitigation measures talked about earlier.
Flannery asked if the current sidewalk on Conant Street would remain. Dirk responded
yes.
Flannery asked about the current sign location and if there are plans to move the sign.
Alexander replied that the applicant is not looking for sign approval at this time; however
they do plan to relocate the sign back into the site.
Zambernardi stated there are a number of new comment letters with respect to the most
recently revised plans dated May 11, 2012. Zambernardi read the following letters for
the record.
June 19, 2012 William Finch, Historic Commission
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June 14, 2012 Eric Barber, City Engineer
June 12, 2012 Russ Rollins, Beverly Police Dept.
June 6, 2012 William Fiore, Beverly Fire Prevention
Zambernardi informed the Planning Board that letters were sent by way of email to the
Planning Board from the Design Review Board and the Parking and Traffic Commission
dated May 4, 2012 and May 14, 2012 respectively that have not been read into the record.
Thomson made motion to waive the reading of the Parking and Traffic Commission
letter submitted May 14, 2012. Motion seconded by Harris. Motion carried 9.0.0.
Zambernardi read the letter from the Design and Review Board dated May 4, 2012 for the
record.
Alexander responded to the reading of the letter informing the Planning Boar that the
Applicant accepts the conditions from both the Parking and Traffic Commission and the
Design and Review Board.
Zambernardi stated that the applicant emailed the landscaping plan for the rear of
property today and suggested the Planning Board discuss. Dinkin concurred.
Josh Swirling, Bohler Engineering, 352 Turnpike Road, Southborough, Ma. reviewed the
landscape plan in detail.
Alexander added that the buffer shown is in accordance with the City Zoning Bylaw
having a 3 -4 ft. berm and 8 -12 ft. evergreens. Alexander stated that the Applicant is
prepared to do it if the City allows adding that it is above and beyond what is required.
Don Martin, 27 Berrywood Lane, Ward 4 Council, raised concern with page 3, #7 of the
May 11, 2012 - traffic review and monitoring program. Alexander concurred.
Cheryl Oliphant, 2 Chipman Road, Beverly, asked the height of the proposed fence along
the rear of property. Swirling replied an 8 ft. fence. Swirling added that you will not see
the fence once the trees and berm are there.
Oliphant raised concern over hours of delivery and hours of business. Oliphant asked if
the hours would be restricted and posted like others are for example 8am -10pm. In
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addition, Oliphant raised concern over the comments made about only allowing shorter
Walgreens trucks but she has seen larger trucks across the street. She asked if there is any
control on vendors and size of trucks.
Alexander stated Walgreens can ask its vendors to use smaller trucks but can't control the
size only with their own Walgreens trucks size. Alexander noted comments about hours
and assured Oliphant that they will include hours of operation to be not being before 8 am
or after l Opm.
Dinkin asked for the Planning Board's decision on closing the public hearing.
Mack stated that he feels the Planning Board still needs to get additional comments from
the Parking and Traffic Commission in light of the peer review study. Mack stated in his
opinion, he is not satisfied until the sometimes inconsistent comments are addressed.
Thomson agreed that it is down to technical aspects at this point.
Dinkin said that if the hearing is closed tonight with requirements and a decision not be
made until they get input from municipal bodies to help make those decisions wouldn't
that restrict accepting any evidence after the Public Hearing is closed.
Thomson concurred.
Zambernardi went over the Board's time restrictions for having a hearing and making a
decision.
Dinkin asked if the Applicant is willing to accept an extension of the Public Hearing until
July 17, 2012.
Alexander responded yes.
Mack made a motion to recess the Public Hearing until July 17 at 8:30 p.m.
Motion seconded by Thomson. Motion carried 6.0.0.
10. Concurrent Public Hearings — Special Permit Application #131 -12, Site Plan
Review Application #108 -12 and Inclusionary Housing Application #04 -12 — 130
Cabot Street - Cabot Street Apartments - 130 Cabot St., LLC c/o The Holloran
Companies
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Zambernardi read the public notice for the record.
Attorney Alexander, representing his client Jay Levy was present. Alexander stated that
his client has appeared before the Parking and Traffic Commission and the Design
Review Board and they are redesigning the parking and exterior design based on their
input. A new plan will go back to both parties once complete.
Alexander stated that parking is limited on the site and therefore there are plans to use the
municipal lot next to the proposed site.
Thomson asked if it is mandatory or permissive that the Applicant has the ability to use
public lots to meet the parking requirements. Alexander stated that according to Beverly
Zoning Regulations, if you have a parking lot within 500 ft. of your proposed use, you
could count it in your parking calculation. The City is looking to encourage development
in the downtown area. The site is in the CC Zoning District.
Thomson and Mack stated they feel it is permissive.
Alexander stated that is why he had his client apply for a special permit, also which gives
the authority to be considered by the Planning Board.
Thomson asked about the number of parking spaces required.
Alexander responded that there are 13 spaces for the 13 units (12 2- bedroom; 1 1-
bedroom) which include 2 affordable units. After business hours to designate those
spaces to individual units and during the day perhaps retail use can rely on the parking lot
and on street parking.
Alexander made clear to the Planning Board that his client's intent is for rental property
only.
At this time, Dinkin asked for those that can't attend next month's hearing that would like
to speak to come forward.
Peter Gunn, 15 Railroad Ave. stated he lives next to the Siam Delight and the proposed
plan if allowed. Gunn stated he has a petition with 29 signatures that strongly oppose the
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plan. Gunn talked about the motives and drawbacks to the City downtown initiative.
Gunn explained that he has lived in Beverly his entire life and would like to remain in
Beverly. However, he stated he doesn't understand why the City is so pro - commercial
with no concern for its residents. Gunn gave a statement about the turmoil, noise,
garbage, etc. that has been caused to him by Siam Delight and the traffic problems that
already exist in the City. Gunn closed with stating he feels his City has wronged him.
Dana Acchiavatti 4 Elm Street, Beverly, expressed concerns over parking. Acchiavatti
stated that projects are submitted for approval with supposed numbers as if all is known
before they even construct and put people in there. Acchiavatti stated that the project
would only increase traffic to an already congested area with not enough parking for
other commercial businesses, residents, and visitors now. Acchiavatti made comments to
other rental properties downtown and the "slum lords" that own them and the little care
that is given to the buildings. Acchiavatti made comment to Montserrat students that rent
downtown and the noise caused late in the evenings.
Dale Acchiavatti stated he concurs with all Dana said. Acchiavatti stated that he has
talked to City Officials and Politicians about putting more signs on Elm Street as he feels
it is a safety concern. He expressed his frustration with the noise and being tired of
calling the police all the time over it. Acchiavatti stated the residents of downtown do
not need more cars coming in or more commercial buildings.
Jerry Freedland, 53 Putman Street, Beverly, owner of 125- 127 -129 Cabot Street stated
his opposition to the deviation to parking zoning requirements. He owns the Lucky Dog
building and has 2 apartments with a parking lot that is free. He is not necessarily
opposed to new businesses /buildings going in but is opposed to the deviation to the
parking zone requirements.
Jackie Nostro, 148 Cabot Street, stated she is a Montserrat art student that moved here
from Nashua, NH in 2001. Nostro commented on her love for Beverly being charming,
close to the water and close to Boston. She compared where she grew up to Beverly and
feels Beverly is where she wants to be. Nostro discussed how many of the buildings that
once housed businesses on Cabot Street are empty and rather than adding more to that,
she suggested the City focus on taking a look at properties that already exist and see what
can be done to turn it into something beautiful.
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Rosemary Maglio, 30 Pleasant Street, Beverly, wanted to advise those that may not be
aware; the developers want to put a drive - through retail on the site. Maglio suggested that
according to open public hearing law the Board should consider scheduling earlier public
hearing times as she feels that the late timing does not always give members of the public
enough time to speak.
Mack interrupted by asking Chairman Dinkin if comments were from those that could not
attend next month's hearing. Dinkin concurred.
Mack made a motion to continue the public hearing to July 17, 2012 at 9:00 p.m.
Motion seconded by Flannery. Motion carried 6.0.0.
Dinkin called the regular meeting of the Beverly Planning Board back to order.
Mack made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 p.m. Motion seconded by
Mullady. Motion carried 6.0.0.