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1146 ROUTE 28, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02664-24451
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FORM R-I
PLANNING BOARD
TOWN OF YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL OF A R.O.A.D. PLAN
July 18, 2024
Town Clerk
Town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts
RE: Planning Board R.O.A.D. No. 2024-1
Planning
Board
Applicant: A Plus Real Estate LLC (Emad Zahran), 206 Barnstable
Road, Hyannis, MA 02601
Property Location: 228 Route 28, West Yarmouth, MA,
Assessor Map 37, Parcel 148
It is hereby certified by the Planning Board of the Town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts, that at a
duly called and properly posted and advertised Public Hearing of said Planning Board, held on
June 26, 2024, the Board voted as follows:
On a motion by Jim Saben, and seconded by Susan Brita, the Planning Board voted (6-0)
to approve ROAD Application #2024-1 submitted for a mixed -use development at 228
Route 28, West Yarmouth with the following conditions, with Jim Saben, Chris Vincent,
Susan Brita, Joanne Crowley, Peter Slovak and Ken Smith voting in favor:
1. Existing trees which are to be retained, and protected during construction, shall be
identified on C-2 - Demolition & Erosion Control Plan.
2. Provide two (2) Affordable units.
The plans and the application for the requested action were filed with your office on May 9, 2024,
and a 30-day extension was provided, resulting in a 75-day review period.
PLANS AND MATERIALS SUBMITTED AND MADE PART OF THIS APPROVAL:
May 9, 2024 Project Narrative from Green Seal Environmental
Design Review Materials Specification Sheet with cut sheets on trim, siding, roofing, brick
base, window and doors, and railing
Architectural Plans: Prepared by ConSery Group
■ A00 - 3D Renderings, undated
■ A201 — Exterior Elevations, last revision date of June 13, 2024
■ Al00 — First Floor Plan, last revision date of May 9, 2024
■ A101 —Second Floor Plan, last revision date of May 9, 2024
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Site Plans: All plans prepared by Green Seal Environmental, dated 2/28/24 with last
revision date of June 17, 2024, unless otherwise noted:
• Cover Sheet, last revision date June 19, 2024
■ G-2 — Notes & Legend
■ C-1 — Existing Conditions Plan
■ C-2 — Demolition & Erosion Control
■ C-3 — Layout & Materials
■ C-4 — Utility Plan
■ C-5 — Grading & Drainage Plan
■ C-6 — Landscaping
■ C-7 — Lighting
■ TR1 — Turning Radius Plan, dated April 16, 2024
■ D-1 — General Site Details, last revision date of 2/14/23
■ D-2 — General Site Details, last revision date of 2/14/23
■ D-3 — Site Landscaping Details
■ D-4 — Erosion Control Details, dated 2/28/24
■ D-5 - Site Utility Details, dated 2/28/24
■ D-6 — Stormwater Details, dated 2/28/24
■ D-7 — Stormwater Details, last revision date of 5/6/23
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project consists of redevelopment of a currently vacant 1.88 acre former restaurant property with
a new mixed -use building including retail on the first floor and thirteen (13) apartments on the second
floor made up of ten 1-bedroom units and three 2-bedroom units, with four units having balconies. The
building materials are varied and include composite clapboards/shingle siding, asphalt shingle roofing,
and gray brick wainscotting. Building colors are grays and blues. The proposed site includes 31
parking spaces located to the side/rear with 4 in -lot trees; loading dock; use of existing large restaurant
septic system with a future connection to municipal sewer; grading and drainage including water
quality structure, underground infiltration basins and small rain garden to capture driveway runoff at the
entrances; landscaping plan with new plantings, identification of larger buffer trees to be retained, rain
garden and irrigation system; site lighting; traffic circulation for ladder fire truck and larger tractor trailer
trucks; sign detail; and fenced in dumpster area.
ZONING RELIEF:
The project will require the following zoning relief from the Zoning Board of Appeals:
1. Al 2, multifamily use,Table 202.5 and Section 411 (with no more than 50% of total building floor
area being used for residential).
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board finds that the project meets the following general criteria for approval of a
R.O.A.D. District Development Plan as outlined in Section 411.5 of the Zoning Bylaw as follows:
1. Results in economic benefits to the Town and recommended by the Community & Economic
Development Committee.
2. The Design Review Committee and the Planning Board have both determined that the project
substantially adheres to the applicable sections of the Yarmouth Architectural and Site Design
Standards.
3. Improves the aesthetics of the commercial corridor by using cape cod style architecture,
traditional looking building materials and muted colors.
4. Mixed -use promotes an attractive and viable commercial district while providing much needed
rental housing.
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5. Parking located to the sides and rear and landscaping reduce the visibility of parking from the
public way.
6. Better defines the curb cuts, allowing for more landscape buffer along Route 28.
7. Provides fire access, internal circulation/egress, and sprinkler system.
8. Utilities and drainage provide functional service for the site and structures.
9. Project work limits are outside wetland resources, floodplains, or drinking water recharge areas.
10. The benefits of the project outweigh the detriments resulting from the requested relief being
through a Special Permit as the project provides much needed rental housing, two of which will
be Affordable, with a higher design standard.
NOTE TO THE APPLICANT: Approval by the Planning Board does not grant zoning relief.
Application must be made to the Board of Appeals.
NOTE TO PLANNING BOARD: Approval by the Planning Board must be noted on the plan to the
Board of Appeals as an endorsement, per Zoning Bylaw section 411.6.
NOTE TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS: Planning Board approval is a recommendation to the
Board of Appeals that the above referenced zoning relief be granted in the form of a Special
Permit, as outlined in Zoning Bylaw section 411.3.2.
Mandatory criteria of Board of Appeals approval are outlined in Bylaw section 411.5, paragraph 2.
A true copy, attest:
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anne Crowley, Chair
Yarmouth Planning Board
Duplicate copy sent to applicant
Duplicate entered into project file
Duplicate sent to Board of Appeals
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