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Board Members
Stephen Robichaud – Chair Robert Twiss – Vice Chair Tim O’Neill - Clerk Mary Barry Michael Mecenas Raymond Sexton Matthew Teague
Felicia Penn – Town Council Liaison
Planning & Development Dept. Staff Support
James Kupfer, AICP, Director
Karen Pina – Principal Assistant - karen.pina@town.barnstable.ma.us
Town of Barnstable
PLANNING BOARD
Minutes
September 9, 2024
Stephen Robichaud – Chairman Present
Robert Twiss, Vice Chairman Present
Tim O’Neill – Clerk Present
Mary Barry Present
Michael Mecenas Absent
Raymond Sexton Present
Matthew Teague Absent
Also in attendance were Planning & Development Staff; James Kupfer, Director and Karen Pina, Principal
Assistant.
Notice of Recording The meeting will be televised live via Xfinity Channel 8 or high definition Channel 1072.
It may also be accessed via the Government Access Channel live stream on the Town of Barnstable’s website:
http://streaming85.townofbarnstable.us/CablecastPublicSite/watch/1?channel=1
Call to Order Introduction of Board Members
Public Comment None
Approval Not Required
CIH Holdings, LLC has submitted an Approval Not Required Plan entitled “2 Lot ANR Plan, 420 Main Street,
Village of Hyannis, Town of Barnstable – Barnstable County, State of Massachusetts. Located in the Hyannis
Fire District – owner CIH Holdings, LLC, 14 Main Street, Hyannis Ma, 02601, dated August 4, 2024” for
approval
Attorney Patrick Nickerson in attendance, Office of John Kenney in representative of CH Holdings. Proposing
to divide property. Comprised of lot 1, each lot will have frontage. Access through Main Street.
Jim Kupfer, unique zoning district. Lots 1 meets the minimum lot width of 30 feet. Lot 2 also meets the
minimum lot width of 30 feet.
Chair Stephen Robichaud entertains a motion to approve/endorse, moved by Mary Barry – Findings;
▪ It does not constitute a subdivision because each of the lots have the minimum required
frontage on an existing way having suitable grades, and adequate construction to provide for
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the needs of vehicular traffic in relation to the proposed use and for the installation of
municipal services to serve such use or has been labeled as “not buildable”; and
▪ All materials and conditions of Chapter 801, Article IV Approval Not Required Plans, have been
submitted and are in full compliance, seconded by Bob Twiss,
Roll Call Vote
Mary Barry - aye
Ray Sexton - aye
Bob Twiss - aye
Tim O’Neill - aye
Stephen Robichaud - aye
Subdivisions
Peter and Patti Ann Farrar have submitted a request for Form G Covenant Release for 134 Strawberry Hill
Road – Lot 2 – Subdivision No. 333
Jim Kupfer, explains – release of lot request for 134 Strawberry Hill Rd., Sub. No. 323. Property currently has
a home on it and over 50 years. Usually covenant is released prior to getting a building permit. Closing
attorney could not recover a release of lot. Asked other departments for any outstanding issues (DPW). No
issues. Recommended to vote to release covenant to go on record/be recorded.
Ray Sexton clarifies the circumstances for release of lots.
Chair Stephen Robichaud entertains a motion to approve, moved by Ray Sexton to release the covenant for
134 Strawberry Hill Road, seconded by Tim O’Neill,
Roll Call Vote:
Mary Barry - aye
Ray Sexton - aye
Bob Twiss - aye
Tim O’Neill - aye
Stephen Robichaud - aye
Discussion
S & C Realty Investment COl, LLC have submitted a request for minor modification of Regulatory Agreement
No. 2022-001 – 442 Main Street, Hyannis
Attorney Patrick Nickerson in attendance, Office of John Kenney. Two minor changes to this regulatory
agreement, looking to add one dumpster and change the bedroom configurations. Proposing to add a
dumpster to the site to accept recycling materials, and to change the bedroom configuration. The original
agreement approved 3 one-bedroom units and 2 two-bedroom units, and the proposed amendment is to
have 2 one-bedroom units and 3 two-bedroom units.
Chair Stephen Robichaud confirms can be approved for minor change with Town Manager?
Jim Kupfer, two options for the Board, either a minor amendment or if substantial change would be major
and would go through the public hearing process. Minor does not alter the use intensity or mitigation of the
regulatory agreement. Intensity of agreement, if feel changed then would have to go through the full
process. If minor can move to the Town Manager for signing/approval.
Chair Stephen Robichaud confirms seems minor, just one more bedroom. Not considered major.
Ray Sexton – asks for clarification of the term intensity.
Jim Kupfer, no regulation in ordinance. When discussing simply an increase, impact or use or stipulations
that would make it greater than was originally proposed/approve for.
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Attorney Nickerson, this was entered into in 2022 and the zoning has changed since then. Intensity increase
but not to a meaningful extent. First floor property will be Dunkin Donuts. 33 parking spaces for 5 units.
Ray Sexton, confirms that there are no affordable units designated here.
Chair Stephen Robichaud entertains a motion to approve for minor amendment, moved by Bob Twiss to
enter a finding that the proposed amendment qualifies as a minor amendment and may proceed to the
Town Manager for consideration, seconded by Mary Barry,
Roll Call Vote:
Mary Barry - aye
Ray Sexton - aye
Bob Twiss - aye
Tim O’Neill - aye
Stephen Robichaud - aye
General Correspondence
Chapter 91 Notice – McAuliffe – 82 Tern Lane – maintain boat house and pier
Staff Updates
LCPC meeting this Thursday. Land Use map. Good discussion two weeks ago. Now developing out the
action plan.
RA Committee in zoning, exempt uses and Downtown Hyannis zoning.Meet next Friday.
Housing subcommittee – housing bond bill at next meeting. HPP soon.
Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair
Approval of Minutes
August 26, 2024, Draft Minutes
Chair Stephen Robichaud entertains a motion to approve, moved by Tim O’Neill, seconded by Bob Twiss,
Roll Call Vote:
Mary Barry - aye
Ray Sexton - aye
Bob Twiss - aye
Tim O’Neill - aye
Stephen Robichaud - aye
Future Meetings: September 23, 2024 – (Joint Meeting with HHDC) and October 28, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m.
Jim Kupfer reminds all of the Joint Meeting with HHDC – link of updated draft will go out to all. Will be on
website under Current projects. Housing Production Plan (HPP) will be Oct. 28, 2024.
Adjournment
Chair Stephen Robichaud entertains a motion to adjourn, moved by Bob Twiss, seconded by Ray
Sexton,
Roll Call Vote:
Mary Barry - aye
Ray Sexton - aye
Bob Twiss - aye
Tim O’Neill - aye
Stephen Robichaud - aye
The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Pina, Principal Assistant, Planning & Development
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