MEETING MINUTES
January 12, 2010
Chairman: Richard Baker
Members Present: Ray Duffy, Julia Hucknall, Kim Ames
Members Absent: None
Recorder: Christine Webster
Michael Griffin – Public Hearing
Mr. Baker opened the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m.
Application for special permits to operate a rental business at 144 Shrewsbury Street, Boylston, MA. Present were Michael Griffin and Andrew Liston of Thompson Liston Engineering.
Mr. Griffin intends to lease space from the Desmarais family on 144 Shrewsbury St. for his party rental business. He also intends to erect a tent and picnic tables for the seasonal sale of hot dogs and beverages. No surface changes will be made to the existing pavement. The applicant may consider selling Christmas Trees around the holiday season.
Chief Sahagian had concerns with tractor trailer parking. Mr. Baker asked if tractor trailers are used routinely for the business. Mr. Griffin stated no. Mr. Liston pointed out that the site plan accommodates room for a single tractor trailer truck to park.
Mr. Duffy asked if any trucks will be serviced on the site. All service of any vehicles owned by Mr. Griffin will be conducted offsite.
Ms. Hucknall asked if Mr. Griffin will be a delivering service or will the customer be responsible for pick up. Mr. Griffin stated the customer will have an option to pick up or receive delivery.
Mr. Baker stated that he received verbal confirmation from Scott McCubrey of the Boylston Water District, on January 4, 2010, of no issues with the applicant’s site plan.
Mr. Duffy suggested the applicant check with the Building Inspector regarding the proposed use of the tent for a food service. A permit from the Selectmen’s office may be required. Mr. Duffy inquired about a hand washing facility.
Mr. Griffin stated that per the Board of Health, it would be best to operate as a mobile food service to eliminate washing of dishes and utensils on site.
Mr. Baker asked about parking and whether there will be signs indicating customer parking places.
Mr. Duffy asked how much pavement is available.
Mr. Griffin will remove the Desmarais sign from the face of the building to install a new one. Mr. Baker informed Mr. Griffin to be conscious of the town sign bylaw.
Mr. Baker suggested conditions to require sealing of indoor drain as recommended by the Conservation Commission.
Mr. Duffy made a motion to close the public hearing. Ms. Hucknall 2nd the motion; all in favor.
Mr. Duffy made the motion to approve the site plan and special permits under Flexible Business Development and Wellhead Protection District with the decision to be filed on February 1, 2010. Ms. Ames 2nd the motion.
A roll call vote was taken:
Richard - Yes
Ray - Yes
Julia - Yes
Kim - Yes
Hearing was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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