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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanner Comments on Formal DR w sketch 120512 T O W N O F Y A R M O U T H 1146 ROUTE 28, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02664-24451 Telephone (508) 398-2231, Ext. 1276, Fax (508) 398-2365 MEMORANDUM To: Design Review Committee From: Kathy Williams, Town Planner Date: November 30, 2012 Subject: 639 Route 28 (5 Appleby Road) - Seagull Beach Motel FORMAL Design Review Please find attached the plans submitted for the Formal Design Review of the Seagull Beach Motel Project. This project is utilizing the Motel Bylaw to convert the existing 11 unit Seagull Beach Motel into 8 apartments with 12 parking spaces. Design Review compliance is mandatory. The following are my general comments regarding the proposed plans for review and consideration by the Design Review Committee. 1. Building fronting on Route 28: a. North Face Elevation: The locations of the existing windows shown on the north elevation do not reflect the actual locations of the windows and are not shown as being replaced. This elevation should be modified to reflect the actual locations and style of window (first floor window is a triple window). Dick Martin had mention in the informal review that the front façade looked plain and may benefit from shutters. Refer to the North Facing Elevation. b. Landing Porch: A small landing porch is shown, but feels disproportionately small. DRC should consider requiring the landing porch to be larger and cover the steps for safety. Dimensions need to be provided. 2. Building fronting on Appleby Road: a. Per the informal design review, the DRC agreed to not have dormers along this long roof line, in order for the applicant to concentrate on improvements to the flat roof facing Route 28. 3. Parking lot and vehicular circulation: a. The 9’x18’ parking spaces now have a 24’ aisle to improve circulation. There are planting beds shown between the parking areas and the building. See landscape comments. Planning Division Formal DRC – 639 Route 28 Seagull Beach Motel November 30, 2012 Page 2 of 2 b. Curb Cuts: DRC should consider requiring one way circular movement to reduce the width of the two curb cuts (currently 20’) and provide more buffer area. Curb cut dimensions should be shown. See attached concept sketch. 4. Pedestrian connections: a. Further definition of the pedestrian access from the parking to the building should be shown, taking into consideration the parking layout. See attached concept sketch. 5. Landscaping: A landscaping plan should be completed by a landscape architect. See attached concept sketch. a. Planting Schedule: The plan contains a plant schedule, but does not identify the location of these plants or give an on-center planting dimension. Applicant should confirm that all plant materials are non-invasive, native plants. b. Street Trees: Trees along Route 28 need to be located to complement the existing shrubs and not be located directly adjacent to the shrubs, even if the spacing is slightly more than 20’. Locate trees no closer to Route 28 than existing shrubs. c. Building Landscaping: Develop a landscaping plan to soften the building facades. The existing landscaping along Route 28 façade is highly overgrown and should be removed and replaced. The amount of landscaping in the landscape beds in front of the parking appears too sparse, but it is hard to determine as the actual plant types proposed are not labeled. d. Screening of Parking: The amount of landscaping shown to screen the parking from Route 28 and Appleby Road is inadequate. Sitting walls, fencing and/or further landscaping is needed to block parking from public ways. 6. Overhead Utilities (OHU): Applicant has shown the cable wire over the parking lot being relocated. The new location should be identified. 7. Dumpster: The access to the dumpster should be reconfigured to provide green space to screen the parking. 8. Miscellaneous: a. Plans are to be stamped by a licensed architect or engineer. The site plans are stamped by a licensed surveyor and the architectural plans are not stamped at all. b. Elevations should be clearly labeled with the proposed materials, clearly identify the proposed work, and show overall height dimensions. See Item 1a for additional comments. c. Elevations are required for all sides of the building. d. Applicant needs to bring material samples to the DRC meeting. Cut sheets on other materials should be provided, including any proposed building mounted lighting, new windows, roof materials, and color samples (if applicable). Building mounted flood lighting should be replaced with appropriate downcast light fixtures. e. All existing siding to be repaired and trim painted.