Minutes of Meeting
August 7, 2014
In attendance: PD, AP, JD, BS, BW and JJ
LR
(JS absent)
7:00 PM
PD opened the meeting.
Discussion
Taft Estates 40B – 579 Pulaski Blvd.
Mr. Jones was not in attendance. The board asked LR to request his attendance at the next meeting, as they would like an update on where this project is. LR would contact him.
Continuation – Brisson Street ( 87/31A) – Mr. Ginand
Request for a variance
Sitting In: PD, AP, BS, JD and JS (JJ for this meeting)
Attorney Wainwright was representing Thomas Ginand (TG). Attorney Wainwright presented a plan from 1949 showing Brisson Street as a ROW. The Town Assessors shows it as a street. He stated that there is enough frontage on the paper street. The plan with a variance shows a reserved area for a turnaround. He felt the variance can be granted and would be an advantage due to the fact that it would have to stay a single family home. It could never be subdivided. This is suitable for this neighborhood as it is one home. Attorney Ambler was in attendance for his client, Mr. Tessier, the direct abutter to this property. He disagreed with Attorney Wainright. He stated that part of Brisson Street and the ROW is owned by his client. The board reviewed the deed. JD stated that it
is not up to the board to do the title search. PD stated this has gone back and forth for some time, in and out of the ZBA hearings. He asked the attorneys if there was a possibility they could come to some agreement with the ownership and ROW’s. Attorney Ambler stated that his client did attempt to make a deal with Mr. Ginand and it was not accepted. PD suggested they try again as in order to go forward with the ZBA there has to be some agreement with ownership. The applicant asked for a continuation until September 4, 2014.
AP motion to accept continuation request as requested.
PD second.
All in favor to continue to September 4, 2014.
Continuation – 16 Beaver Pond Road – Gordon Swanson
Variance request for an addition
Sitting In: PD, AP, JS, JD and BS
The applicant sent a letter asking to withdraw his application without prejudice.
AP motion to accept the withdrawal.
PD second.
All in favor to accept the withdrawal.
New – Old Farm Street (Map 7/Lot 11) – Total Outdoor Corporation
Request for Special Permit and Variance for a Billboard
Sitting In: PD, AP, JD, BS and JJ
Attorney Ambler and his client were in attendance. Attorney Ambler stated they were in attendance seeking variances and special permits for two-2 sided billboards. He stated that this proposal would be a tax benefit to the town. There would be no maintenance as there is no utilities, no children in schools, no cost at all to town. It would have LED lighting with 8 different scenes. Attorney Ambler referred to sections 240-32 and 240-37. He stated that 200 feet is required for frontage, they only have 155, making them short 45 feet. There are no negative impacts, no detriment to the public. The height request is for 100 feet. This is best use for this property. The Commonwealth of MA has their own standards the applicant must meet. PD stated that an illuminated
billboard would be an impact on the abutters and he felt that it was not allowed per the bylaw- no flashing or illumination. Attorney Ambler stated the scenes would change every 10 seconds and didn’t consider that flashing or illuminating. JD referred to section 240-43c and 240-45c. Attorney Ambler suggested a possible plan of a plain billboard (no illumination). JD felt that was a different proposal. Attorney Ambler signs in general can be granted by the board. Also, no soil would be removed and a gravel road would be the access way. Jason and Janet Stanhope of 163 Farm Street were in attendance. They questioned the access road, tree coverage and felt that there are only 2 houses there and it would have a negative impact on them. They are opposed to the project. The applicant stated that the closest people would be 600’ away and will not see any of it. There are no cooling units so there would be no noise. There was disagreement
as to the definitions of signs, billboards and structures. The board felt they would like to review the bylaws further. The applicant asked for a continuation to September 4, 2014.
AP motion to grant the continuance as requested.
PD second.
All in favor to allow continuance to September 4, 2014.
Discussion
1210 Pulaski Blvd.
PD stated they had discussed the fine tuning of the landscape coverage at the last meeting. He (PD) spoke with the owner of 1210 Pulaski Blvd. and he did not have any issues with what was discussed at last meeting. AT&T representatives were in attendance. They stated they would speak with the owner. BS stated he would email George Hall (AT&T representative) with the details he was seeking and the board spoke about at last meeting regarding the tree coverage. George Hall would speak with the owner of the land and when he had his permission he would put it on the landscape coverage plan and email it to the board.
Meeting Adjourned 9:00 PM Approved 9/4/2014
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