Becket Planning Board
Approved Meeting Minutes
Wednesday , November 10th, 2010
Planning Board Members Present: Gale LaBelle, Martin Schlanger, Ann Krawet , Beth VanNess.
Planning Board Members Absent: Robert Ronzio
Members of the public present: Henry Marchell, Patricia Mullins, Robert Fedor.
Meeting opens at: 7:04 pm
Ms. LaBelle opens meeting and announces that agendas are on the table for anyone who wants them. She advises that the meeting is being held in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A and the by-laws of the Town of Becket. A decision to issue a special permit requires a minimum of four positive votes from a five member board. The board has 90 days to make a decision after the close of a public hearing and 14 days to file paperwork with the Town Clerk once a decision is made. Any Appeals of decisions can be made only to the court and must be made pursuant to Section 17, MGL 40A as amended, and must be filed within 20 days after the date of filing of the decision with the Town Clerk. Ms. LaBelle concludes with an introduction of the board members present.
Review and acceptance of Meeting Minutes from Wednesday, October 13th , 2010 - Martin Schlanger makes a motion to accept meeting minutes as presented, Ann Krawet seconds motion; Unanimous Approval.
Public Hearing- Henry Marchell, 640 Main Street, Map 212 Lot 27-Applicant requests a special permit.
Hearing opens at 7:07 pm
Ms. Gale LaBelle re-opens the public hearing for Mr. Henry Marchell, advising this session is continued from last month’s meeting, held on October 13th. Ms. LaBelle explains to Mr. Marchell that the planning board only has four members present this evening and that a positive vote from all four will be needed in order for a Special Permit to be granted. Mr. Marchell states that he understands and agrees to go on with the continued public hearing, passing out the new proposed plans that he has had prepared for the board’s review.Ms. LaBelle asks the applicant to please approach the board and present the new proposed plans to the board members present (plans attached).Mr. Marchell goes on to explain that the proposed business is 372 sq. feet, the proposed garage is
288 sq. feet and the proposed residence is 510 sq. feet. Mr. Marchell also explains that he is requesting 7 parking spaces. Ms. Krawet asks how far away is the septic from the front of the road. Mr. Marchell explains that the septic plan has been approved, however he is unsure of that specific distance. Ms. Krawet then asks the secretary if the abutters were properly notified and if there were any objections. The secretary confirms that the abutters have been properly notified and that there have been no objections. Mr. Schlanger asks the applicant where the designated parking area is and if the concrete pad is already there. Mr. Schlanger requests clarification on the asphalt island and its location in reference to the road. Mr. William Elovirta; who has been asked to join the meeting, enters the room and begins looking at the proposed plans. Bill Elovirta goes on to explain where the highway right of way is and the fact that nothing can be in the way of it. Bill
also points out on the map where the state owns and where cars have always parked in the past. Bill states that he has no problem with the cars parking there. Mr. Marchell agrees that in order for possible board approval is will be happy to only have cars park on the Southwest side, with no parking at all in the front.
Lastly applicant states that he is requesting a sign that will fall into the criteria of the Zoning By-laws.
7:37 Hearing Closes
Application for Special Permit by Henry Marchell to vary the terms of Zoning Bylaw 3.1.3 in the following respect: To allow the existing building to serve as a two bedroom year round apartment, also to allow a business in the same building. Conditions for approval are as follows: plans conform to Town Code set-backs , existing building footprint remains the same, the present frontage remains unused by residents and business, approved sign must be unlit and 4 x 4 (16 sq.ft.)
Gale LaBelle- Approve
Martin Schlanger-Approve
Ann Krawet-Approve
Beth VanNess-Approve
Robert Ronzio-Absent
Public Participation-Robert Fedore , 657 Bonney Rigg Hill Road, introduces himself to the board members and explains that he is here this evening to informally discuss a few of the business ideas that he has in mind for his property on Bonney Rigg Hill Road. He goes on to explain that he has had three basic ideas that he has been thinking about and would love any input the board can give him. Mr. Fedore explains that he would like to open either a restaurant, a storage facility or an automotive business. Mr. Schlanger asks Mr. Fedore how long he has owned the property. Mr. Fedore explains that he has owned it for about 3 years and that he would prefer to have a storage facility there because he has 4 ½ acres to work with. The board members thank Mr. Fedore for his interest and Ms. LaBelle
advises him to make sure and consult the bylaws carefully before he makes any decisions.
Pat Mullins, approaches the board and explains that she is a planner at BRPC. Pat explains that the reason she is attending the planning board meeting is to ask for their support, on the behalf of BRPC. Pat goes on to explain that the CDBG grant program was not funded this time around, however they are encouraged to re-apply. Pat briefly reviewed some of the projects that would be beneficial to the Town of Becket if the grant was funded. One such project briefly discussed as a point of interest for the Town is the planning of the Streets and Sidewalks in North Becket Village. This would include making the sidewalks handicap accessible. Ms. Mullins also advises of possible Elderly Housing as well as housing rehab for low and moderate income home owners ,as future project possibilities for the Town
of Becket.
Ms. VanNess makes a motion for the planning board to write a letter of support as requested; Mr. Schlanger seconds motion; Unanimous Approval.
Budget- Read and Reviewed
Correspondence- Read and Reviewed
Mr. Schlanger makes a motion to adjourn; Ms. Krawet seconds motion; Meeting is adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Schedule next meeting for December 8th, 2010.
Respectfully submitted,
Heather Hunt
Administrative Assistant
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Gale LaBelle
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Martin Schlanger
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Ann Krawet
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Beth VanNess
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