Becket Planning Board
Approved Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
Planning Board Members Present: Robert Ronzio ( Chairperson), Marty Schlanger ( Clerk), Beth VanNess ( Asst. Clerk), Howard Lerner, Ann Krawet.
Planning Board Members Absent: Gale LaBelle
Members of the public present: Jeanne Pryor
Meeting opens at: 7: 07pm
Chairperson , Robert Ronzio, opens the meeting and announces that agendas are on the table for anyone who wants them. He 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. Mr. Ronzio asks if there is anyone who is going to make a video or an audio recording of the
meeting; no recordings are announced. Lastly Mr. Ronzio informs everyone present that no person shall address this meeting without the permission of the chair and that all people, at the request of the chair shall be silent. Mr. Ronzio advises all present that it is the intention of this board to proceed with the posted agenda in the order in which they are listed, and again reminds everyone that agendas are on the table for anyone who wants one.
Approval of December 12th, 2012 Meeting Minutes- Mr. Martin Schlanger makes a motion to approve the December 12th meeting minutes as presented, Mr. Howard Lerner seconds motion; Unanimous Approval.
Informal discussion with Foresight Land Services- possible revision of subdivision road- Mr. John Campetti approaches planning board members and introduces himself. He explains that he has a presentation to make on behalf of his client, Mr. Scott Pinkus. Mr. Campetti presents the board with plans and explains that the subdivision plan that they are looking to revise was originally done in 1971. He briefly goes over the layout with the board members, showing them all of the property that Mr. Pinkus currently owns. Mr. Campetti advises that his client would like to build a 20ft x 40ft. cabin and shows on the plans where he would like it to be located. Mr. Campetti advises that in order for the structure to be built where the owner has requested, the road shown on the plan (Loose Tooth Road) will have to
be relocated. Mr. Campetti further explains that this will then lead to the lots needing to be re-configured. Mr. Campetti goes on to detail the plans of his client, advising planning board members that they would also like to have a perk test done at the property. Mr. Campetti and Mr. Ronzio briefly discuss, both agree that a Definitive Plan would have to be done. Mr. Ronzio asks what the setbacks would be; Mr. Campetti assures that all setbacks will be met. Mr. Campetti also informs the board that they have already had a wetlands study done and that they plan on staying away 50 feet from the water. Mr. Ronzio advises that this will fall under a “Definitive Plan” and that the easement currently there will remain the same. Mr. Schlanger requests that Mr. Campetti prepares and provides the board with the original plan, along with an overlay . He explains that this would make it much clearer and that they would be able to then compare
the old plan vs. the new plan. Mr. Ronzio reminds Mr. Campetti that this is also a gated community and they may consider giving a key to Police, Fire and Ambulance Departments. When Mr. Campetti is asked how wide the road is, he explains that it is currently 18 feet wide and that they would like to keep the width the same. Mr. Campetti thanks the board for their time and advises that he will be back once they have a proposal ready to present to the board.
Public Participation- None
Planning Board Rules and Regulations- tabled to a future meeting.
Large Wind Turbine Bylaw Sub-Committee- Ms. Ann Krawet advises that they were unable to meet last time they had a meeting scheduled, explaining there were posting issues. She advises that their next meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 15th at 7:00 pm.
Planning Board members discuss that there some people that have expressed interest and would like to join this sub-committee; Barbara Wacholder, Maria Wallington, and Bob Gross were all mentioned as interested persons. Ms. Krawet makes a motion that Bob Gross and Maria Wallington be approved by the Planning Board to be on the Large Wind Turbine Subcommittee, Mr. Schlanger seconds motion; Unanimous Approval.
Annual Report- Drafting of the annual report is briefly discussed. Mr. Ronzio advises that he will go ahead and work on the rough draft of the annual report and then will email it to the secretary so that everyone has a chance to read and review it.
New Business- New Application received for special permit; Kergoravat. Board members confirm that they have the informational packets previously distributed.
Ms. Ann Krawet asks if the Planning Board can possibly get some feedback on any of the properties that are scheduled to be taken down and what, if any, progress has been made. Mr. Ronzio informs Ms. Krawet as well as the rest of the board members that this is now in the hands of the Becket Board of Health as well as the Zoning Enforcement Officer .
Mr. Ronzio also advises that there are currently four of the “connix containers” in Sherwood Forest and further advises that these such containers are not allowed. Mr. Ronzio also adds that there are people living in trailers in Sherwood Forest, also prohibited by the Town of Becket Bylaws.
Mr. Howard Lerner asks who does the Building Inspector report to? Mrs. Pryor advises that he must report to the Town Administrator and at the present time, there is an
Interim Administrator available.
Board members briefly discuss the upcoming BRPC 5th Thursday Dinner. Board members unanimously agree that if an individual who is not a board member would like to go, they would have to do so themselves, as non-members. Board members briefly discuss Mr. LaBelle, stating that he is not an member of the planning board , however a member of BRPC and that the Selectmen should consider paying for his ticket. Mr. Ronzio makes a motion to approve up to four people that can go (Gale, Beth, Ann and Heather) and be paid for by the Planning Board, Marty seconds motion that was made, Unanimous Approval.
Budget- Read and reviewed
Correspondence- Read and reviewed
Howard makes a motion to adjourn the meeting, Marty seconds the motion; meeting is adjourned at 8:51 pm.
Schedule next meeting for Wednesday, February 13th 2013.
Respectfully submitted,
Heather Hunt
Administrative Assistant
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Robert Ronzio
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Martin Schlanger
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Howard Lerner
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Beth VanNess
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Ann Krawet
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