HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Public Meeting of January 14, 2013
Town Hall, 542 Liberty Street, Hanson, MA
I. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 PM
Members present: Donald Ellis, Chairman
Stephen Regan, Clerk
Joseph Gamache, Member
Absent: Patricia Glenn, Vice Chair
Kenneth Lawson, Member
Also present: Town Planner, Laurie Muncy
Administrative Assistant, Virginia Costley
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Motion to accept the minutes of December 3, 2012: Stephen Regan
Second: Joseph Gamache
Vote: 3-0-0
III. NO PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED
IV. NO APPOINTMENTS SCHEDULED
V. NEW BUSINESS
The Zoning By-law Committee is currently working on the sign-bylaw.
Medical Marijuana Update – Temporary Zoning Moratorium – the voters of the Commonwealth approved a law regulating the cultivation, distribution possession and use of marijuana for medical purposes. The State Dept. of Public Health is required to issue regulations regarding implementation within 120 days of the law’s effective date. A zoning district has to be designated to allow for the licensing and dispensing of medical marijuana. The Board determined it would be best to discuss this issue at a later hearing so as to give the members time to decide on a location suitable for this purpose.
On the outstanding bill from Merrill Assoc. for Alden Way and Hemlock Hills, the Planning Board felt that an e-mail regarding Alden Way should be sent to Jeff Blake, Kopelman and Paige, to look into this issue for resolution as soon as possible.
As for Hemlock Hills, the Board recommended that the Town Planner send a letter via Certified mail to the developer, Bob Brady, asking him what are the plans to finish this subdivision. If Merrill gave their okay, what is the holdup?
Coneco Engineers, Inc. submitted an estimate of $21,600.00 to cover the inspections for the All American Assisted Living project from beginning to end. A copy of the estimate is to be sent to the developer/project manager so they are aware of what is being spent on this project.
Copies of the Town Report were given to Board members for their review. Additions or deletions can be made before the final copy is turned in on January 22, 2013.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Discussion of location of 43D – some areas to be labeled and considered are the Cranberry Bldg. on Main Street; also Phillips Street – both sides of road.
Also to be considered is the area already approved by the ZBA for a 40B – Comprehensive permit known as Depot Village- Station Street – off Phillips St. – to include in this overlay district for possible financial incentive payments.
Ms. Muncy reminded the Board that a new public hearing must be held for the by-laws that did not get approved at last Town Meeting; i.e., flood plan regulation, two street acceptances and for the appointment of an associate member to the Planning Board.
VII. ZONING HEARINGS
Tanya Beal, 270 Main Street, Unit A6 – Indian Head Plaza – for a Pet Boutique, retail only with related signage.
Board defers to Board of Appeals
Christine DelPrete, dba Dandel Const., 1 Liberty Street, to operate a construction management office, equipment storage and the sales and storage of landscape materials with related signage.
Questions on noise level and starting time of equipment.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn: Stephen Regan
Second: Joseph Gamache
Vote: 3-0-0
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