MEETING MINUTES
March 1, 2010
Chairman: Richard Baker
Members Present: Julia Hucknall, Bill Manter
Members Absent: Kim Ames, Raymond Duffy
Recorder: Melanie Rich
Mr. Baker called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Ms. Hucknall made a motion to approve the February 1, 2010 and February 8, 2010 Meeting Minutes; Mr. Manter seconded the motion. All in favor; none opposed; motion approved.
Stephen Pflug (Thompson Liston Associates) ANR Plan for 80 Mile Hill Road (Wright Estate) – Mr. Pflug stated that the purpose is to subdivide the remaining property into Lot 2 and Lot 3. Lot 1 has been previously subdivided. The frontage is 259 feet and is in conformance with zoning requirements. A note on the plan states that endorsement of the Planning Board is not a determination of conformance with zoning regulations. Mr. Baker suggested the following findings: the application refers to the Plan of Land in Boylston, Massachusetts prepared for the Owner of Record, Estate of Clarence Wright, Barbara L. MacKenzie Executrix; the property is 80 Mile Hill Road, Boylston MA, a public way; it is in the Rural Residential District which requires 200 feet of frontage and 40,000 square
foot lot area; both lots shown on the plan meet or exceed the frontage and area requirements. Mr. Manter motioned to accept the findings and approve the ANR plan; Ms. Hucknall seconded; all in favor; none opposed. Mr. Manter motioned to authorize the Planning Board Clerk to endorse the ANR plan; Ms. Hucknall seconded; all in favor; none opposed.
Route 140 Zoning Discussion – Adam Costa, consultant working on the Route 140 Corridor Plan, and Nancy Colbert Puff, Town Administrator, were in attendance. Ms. Colbert Puff stated that the Board of Selectmen has voted to forward the proposed zoning changes to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing. Mr. Costa submitted a revised copy of the proposed zoning amendments and a development concept area map for the Board’s review. He said that the latest revisions include development guidelines for buildings and the elimination of multi-family homes. Where the land on Route 140 would begin, end, and the zoning district depth of the new Shrewsbury Street Business District needs to be clarified. Split lots were discussed and the effect it would have on the two properties involved
(Rand-Whitney and Dipilato’s Service Station). There was concern with the definition of a "shopping center". Ms. Hucknall stated that the residents are concerned with what they would like to see in the town and what the function would be. Mr. Baker suggested that Mr. Costa provide final changes to the Board and that a Public Hearing will be scheduled. The Business Development Committee will inform residents and abutting property owners. Attempts will be made to put information regarding the public hearing on the cable station and the Town website. It was also suggested that a map be prepared for Town Meeting for residents to better understand what is being proposed.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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