Becket Planning Board
Approved Meeting Minutes
Wednesday , December 8th, 2010
Planning Board Members Present: Gale LaBelle, Robert Ronzio, Martin Schlanger, Ann Krawet, Beth VanNess.
Planning Board Members Absent: None
Members of the public present: David Boomsma, Derek Boomsma, Nicholas Parsenious.
Meeting opens at: 7:05 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, November 10th , 2010 - Martin Schlanger makes a motion to accept meeting minutes as presented, Ann Krawet seconds motion; Unanimous Approval.
Nicholas Parsenious from Atty. Considines office, approaches the board and introduces himself. Mr. Parsenious thanks the planning board for their time and explains to that he is attendance on behalf of his client, Mr. Boomsma. Mr. Boomsma, explains that almost a decade ago, the Town approved Murray Lane, however Dave Boomsma states that as long as he was the only building on the road, it was fine, however, if another building lot came in, it would then have to be brought up to town specs. The Boomsmas were under the impression that the road would have to be brought up to subdivision standards or code when another lot came in. Mr. Parsenious explains that his client wants to open the road and improve it , and would like to include the Murrays.
Chairperson, Ms. LaBelle , asks what exactly the Boomsmas would like to see happen. Mr. Boomsma states that he cannot sell the lot, can’t build on the lot and that they would like to have some guidance as to where they may go for some answers. Mr. Schlanger recalls, possibly having meeting minutes from 2001 and assures Mr. Parsenious as well as his clients, that he will do his best and see what he comes up with. Mr. Parsenious explains that he just really needs to know what happened and that it seems like no one really knows. Board members view a Form A plan that was approved back in 2005, and briefly discuss.
New Business- Gale LaBelle engages in a discussion with board members present in reference to the DLTA Grant, informing them that she would like to discuss different ideas, take suggestions and come up with a letter to be presented to the selectmen on behalf of the planning board. Some of the topics discussed to go before the Selectmen are a new telecommunications bylaw, a wind energy bylaw to include renewable energy as well as wind energy, and a possible new Master plan for the Town.
Informational Packets for 609 Main Street, The Country Store, were prepared and handed out to board members. The board members briefly review and come up with a list of questions that they would have for the Applicants. Board members briefly discuss that there are many items that they would like to look at before they can consider the application at hand, complete. Board questions range from-What would be the requested hours of operation? Would the applicants be requesting a sign, if so would that sign need lighting? Would the sign be digital? Would the business try to accommodate trailer trucks? Would they offer diesel fuel as well as regular gas?
The board also had some concern about what would their Emergency plan entail and how would the fire trucks get in and out? Which direction would the traffic flow? What would be the impacts on the Natural Environment? Will a restroom be installed? Where will the parking be? Will they have dumpsters on the property?
It is suggested that these questions be brought to the attention of the applicants as soon as possible so that they may come up with a more detailed business plan before they have to present there application in front of the board. The secretary and chairperson agree to contact the applicants and to make them aware of the missing criteria . It is suggested to have the applicants look into section 9.3.2 in the Town of Becket Zoning Bylaws to see the specific criteria that will be needed to compete the application.
Budget- Read and Reviewed
Correspondence- Read and Reviewed
Ms. VanNess makes a motion to adjourn the meeting ; Mr. Schlanger seconds motion, Meeting is adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Schedule next meeting for January 12th, 2011.
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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Robert Ronzio
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