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SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMENT SHEET
Date: October 14, 2014 New Map: 33 New Lot: 77, C1 — C10
A licant: Karen Liu, Trustee Seaveiw Motel Condo TR clo Kieran Healy Old Map: Old Lot:
Location: 781 & 785 Route 28. South Yarmouth Zone: B-2
Persons Present:
Mark Grylls
Paul Tardif
Jamie Armstrong
Kathy William
Kieran Healy
Ran Holmes Water &,�
Bruce Mur hy
Rob Angell
Ker Muldoon
Project Summary
The site includes 10 existing units (cottages) which are currently being used as year-round multi -family in violation
of the Zoning Bylaw. The Condominium Trust has applied for a Special Permit with the ZBA using Bylaw Section
104.3.2(4) paragraph 2 which allows for this conversion if certain criteria are met, or for a Variance. Various site
improvements are proposed to improve parking, vehicle circulation, reduce curb cuts and impervious area, and
improve the aesthetics of the property for it to be utilized for multi -family housing. Improvements to the exterior of
the buildings can now be done by the Condominium Trust as their condominium documents were modified to
allow for this work. A new site plan was presented at the meeting with a last revision date of October 14, 2014.
Comments
Building: Still awaiting relief from the BOA. Building and fire code analysis to be conducted for the change of use.
Building permits are expected for all work beyond "ordinary repairs" as defined in the Building Code, Siding,
roofing, window 1 door replacement etc. require permits. Comments from previous SPR remain applicable.
Community Development: This project is subject to inclusionary zoning per Section 412 of the Zoning Bylaw. Based on
the creation of 10 new housing units, two units would need to be deed restricted as affordable in perpetuity. The type of
ownership does not negate adherence to the inclusionary zoning requirements.
Funding may be available through the CEDC Tourism Fund to provide some landscape improvements at the
corner of Route 28 and Seaview Avenue, in exchange for an easement for a tourism sign. Further discussions
are necessary with the Community Development office and CEDC to pursue this option further.
Planning: The applicant presented a revised Proposed Site Plan at the meeting with last revision date of 10/14/14 which
addressed most of the Formal Design Review Comments. Remaining comments include:
1. All plantings to be native species.
2. All fence styles/heights should be noted on the plan. Fencing to screen parking should be a minimum 3'
tall white vinyl picket fence. Fencing to prevent cars from parking on the septic tanks should be white
split rail. Fencing around the dumpster should be white vinyl or wood. Existing wooden fence along the
property boundary should be repaired as necessary.
3. When the building re -siding work is done, the overgrown foundation plantings shall be removed, and
replanted with dwarf species of foundation plantings, native species only.
4. The Design Review Committee recommended using white cedar shingles on all four sides with white trim
and different color doors (muted colonial colors).
5. Future roof replacements shall utilized architectural shingles and future sky lights should be uniform.
The Applicant proposed a three year phasing plan as follows which should be incorporated into the ZBA Special
Permit to ensure this work is done in a timely fashion:
1. Year One: All Site Improvements as shown on the Proposed Site Plan, and residing with white cedar
shingles, foundation plantings and other exterior improvements to units 1, 2, and 3 (units facing Route
28).
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2. Year Two: Residing with white cedar shingles, foundation plantings and other exterior improvements to
units 8, 9, and 10 (units facing Seaview Avenue).
3. Year Three: Residing with white cedar shingles, foundation plantings and other exterior improvements to
units 4, 5, 6, & 7 (units facing Howes Road and side yard).
Conservation: Due to the updated floodplain maps, the parcel now falls within Conservation jurisdiction. The proposed
planting list needs to be native species. Applicant should revise list and submit for approval.
Design Review: Refer to the attached Formal Design Review Comments, dated October 7, 2014.
Engineering: Plastic stockade fence is easily damaged by garbage trucks, use wooden fencing.
Fire: Fire lane east side of property by fence, address numbers on each unit. Fire alarm required.
Health: State unit occupancy of 4 people per unit on page 1 condo chart.
icant should contact Water Department directly. A/V Gam'%^� R.e¢
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