Becket Planning Board
Approved Meeting Minutes
Wednesday , August 12th, 2009
Planning Board Members Present: Gale LaBelle, Martin Schlanger, Ann Krawet , Barbara Stuhlman.
Planning Board Members Absent: Robert Podolski, Stanley Oransky
Members of the public present: Joseph Marino
Meeting called to order: 7:02 pm
Review and Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from July 8th, 2009: Mr.Martin Schlanger makes a motion to accept the minutes as presented; Ms. Ann Krawet seconds motion; Unanimous Approval.
Form A- Mr. Jim Sidle; S&K Design Group for Mr. Jason Sonsini, 338 Jacobs Ladder Road, Assessors Map 217 Lot 49.
Mr. Sidle approaches the board and introduces himself. He produces plans for all members present, explaining that Mr. Sonsini currently owns 27 acres on the North side of Jacob’s Ladder Road. He states that the new lot being created is going to be 2.995 acres with 210 feet of road frontage. Mr. Sidle states that the remaining lot still has all requirements of a building lot. Board members present review plans, all members present are in favor; Unanimous Approval.
Public Participation: Mr. Joseph Marino introduces himself as the owner of the Becket Motel. He explains that he will be coming before the planning board to request a special permit to allow the operation of a concession trailer on the property of the Becket Motel. He explains that he would like to sell hamburgers and hot dogs from the trailer to people that are staying at the motel as well as the general public. Mr. Schlanger asks where he is thinking of parking the concession trailer . Mr. Marino explains that he would like it to be on the property of the motel, sitting approx. 75-100 ft. from the motel. Mr. Marino goes on to explain that he would like to have business hours from approx. 12:00 noon -7:00 pm to accommodate lunch as well as dinner hours. Mr. Marino states that he would most likely be open from the month
of May-October. Board members briefly discuss the proposal, Ms. LaBelle and Ms. Krawet review the By-laws to read up on the permitting of such a concession trailer. Mr. Marino is advised that he should also speak with the Board of Health, Fire Department, Police Department, etc. Secretary gives Mr. Marino a Special permit application for his review and explains some of the costs that will be involved with the application procedure.
New Business:
Board members are given new handbooks, created and prepared by the Town Clerk . These handbooks are designed to provide valuable information for employees, Board members, Committee Members, etc. Board members present are made aware that this resource is also available on-line at the Town of Becket’s Web site under the Department of the Town Clerk. Board members review.
Ms. Gale LaBelle informs board members that she has taken on the clerk’s position for Berkshire Regional Planning Commission. She explains to the board members that she will not be asking for any pay, however, may be submitting her mileage for compensation.
New Business- Ms. Ann Krawet informs board members that she had written a letter to Benjamin Downing , not as a planning board member. Ann states that she did receive a response from Mr. Downing, explaining that he is in favor of Wind Energy, with proper citing, etc.
Budget- Read and Reviewed
Correspondence- Read and Reviewed
Mr. Martin Schlanger makes a motion to adjourn meeting; Ms. Barbara Stuhlman seconds motion; Unanimous Approval.
Meeting adjourns at 7:55 pm
Next Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 9th , 2009 .
Respectfully submitted,
Heather Hunt
Administrative Assistant
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Ann Krawet
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Marty Schlanger
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Barbara Stuhlman
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Gale LaBelle
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