05-14-15 OSRC MinCITY OF BEVERLY
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Open Space and Recreation Committee
May 14, 2015
Charlie Mann (Chairperson), David Brewster (Vice Chair),
Elizabeth Dunne, Barbara King, Bill Squibb, Marilyn
McCrory, David Gardner arrives 7:15
David Long, James Matz, Sandra Stacey
Amy Maxner, Environmental Planner
Miranda Gooding attorney with Glovsky & Glovsky, Chris
Weld of Project Adventure
Amy Maxner
Mann calls the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
Principal Items of Business
Continued: Proiect Adventure Application for ZBA Variance for lot at Moraine Farm —
Discussion with Proiect Adventure Representatives
Miranda Gooding, attorney with Glovsky & Glovsky, introduces herself and Chris Weld of
Project Adventure (PA). Gooding recaps the May 6 th discussion with the OSRC about PA's
application to the ZBA for a variance from frontage for a single family lot and the Committee's
letter of opposition and notes that the Committee decided to table the discussion and reschedule
to another date to be determined but before the ZBA meeting on May 26. She notes that PA is
asking the Committee to retract or withdraw its previous letter opposing the ZBA application.
Gooding reviews PA's current situation from a financial and programing perspective. Weld
explains that the framework of this endeavor is to work with TTOR and give them the right of
first refusal with a 10% discount based on PA's Board approval.
Very extension discussion ensues as to all possible options available to PA and hardship criteria
required for the variance request.
Mann suggests the Committee take a straw poll as to whether the Committee would support PA's
application to the ZBA.
• Gardner is opposed
• Brewster is neutral
• Mann is opposed
• Dunne is neutral
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• King is opposed
• McCrory is opposed
• Squibb is neutral
Mann summarizes that there are 4 opposed and 3 neutral.
Gardner moves to rescind the OSRC's previous vote and resulting letter to oppose the variance.
Seconded by Squibb. The motion fails 2 -5 -1 with Dunne and Squibb in favor, and King,
McCrory, Mann and Gardner opposed and Brewster abstaining.
King moves to re -word the OSRC's letter submitted to the ZBA to delete the language "strongly
opposed" and insert language emphasizing the Committee's mission for preserving open space.
Seconded by McCrory. The motion carries 7 -0, all members in favor.
Other Business
7 -Year Action Plan in Open Space & Recreation Plan
Discussion ensues as to Ward parcel priorities. Member suggest the specific parcel references be
taken out and remove school population in the criteria section.
Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, Dunne moves to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Seconded by
King. The motion carries 7 -0.
The next regular meeting of the Beverly Open Space and Recreation Committee will take place on
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at City Hall, 3r Floor Conference Room at 7:00 p.m.