Planning Board Meeting Minutes
August 28, 2007
Memorial Town Hall
Members Present: C. Stanovich, R. Ricker, O. Lies, C. Prager, W. Ritter, D. Lindberg
Others Present: Pamela Harding, Senior Planner, Debra Sciascia, Recording
Secretary
7:30 PM the Planning Board meeting was called to order.
7:30 PM PUBLIC HEARING Village at Westminster Place - Site Plan/Special Permit Revocation: The applicant has removed tree stumps, box widening, grading, and sidewalks are currently being done. The check has been deposited into a separate account to pay for pulvi-milling and paving. Everything is ready for the paving next Tuesday. The schedule is up to DPW. R. Ricker asked about the berm being installed before scarifying. Loam and seeding will be the next item after the paving.
Public Comments:
Jim Robinson, 98 Newell Rd: Asked about the manhole removed in front of 104 Newell Rd.
Karl Makela, 60 Newell Rd: All manholes & drains were removed for grinding & resurfacing but will be put back.
Joanne Menard, 106 Newell Rd: Noticed a filled manhole.
W. Ritter motioned to continue the Public Hearing to September 25th. O. Lies seconded. All in favor.
SURREY LANE Extension Bond Reduction: The Board reviewed the recommended bond reduction. Two homes are built within the subdivision. A top coat has not been installed in the roadway. R. Ricker motioned to reduce the bond to $49,642.65. C. Prager seconded. W. Ritter abstained. Vote 5-0, approved.
WAGNER MEADOWS AMENDMENT: Wagner Meadows Trust is being amended to incorporate lots in Bullard Estates. Town Counsel, Robert Martin, has reviewed and approved the documents. W. Ritter motioned to approve. O. Lies seconded. R. Ricker abstained. Vote 5-0, approved. C. Prager would like to see the subdivision plan. R. Ricker inquired about detention/retention ponds.
Meeting Minutes:
March 27, 2007: D. Lindberg motioned to approve. O. Lies seconded. C. Prager, C. Stanovich & R. Ricker abstained. Vote 3-0, approved.
April 10, 2007: R. Ricker motioned to approve. C. Prager seconded. O. Lies & D. Lindberg abstained. Vote 4-0, approved.
April 24, 2007: C. Prager motioned to approve. D. Lindberg seconded. C. Stanovich abstained. Vote 5-0, approved.
Other Business:
Holden Hills: Anthony Costello, 121 Whitney St. inquired about Holden Hills. The typographical error '104.7' in the CR was removed. September 5th the CR will be on the Con Com agenda, then the selectmen, co-holders, then state review. The Board already approved the Special Permit. Eric Mierzejewski, 17 Whitney St. wanted to know why DCR isn't getting involved sooner. P. Harding said a chemical inventory for the golf course is needed before they will look at it.
Main St and Rondeau Rd: The owner wants to petition for a zone change for a commercial building/strip mall for offices and retail. A Public Hearing would be required.
456 Main St: Demo of the building owned by Maria Hopkins to allow for the construction of commercial plaza will be on the next meeting.
Master Plan: The committee wants to do a presentation to the Board at an upcoming meeting.
Issues to be discussed with Dennis Lipka: C. Prager recommended sending a letter to D. Lipka. C. Stanovich, Chairman will contact him.
1. Vals Restaurant
2. EMS Communications Tower
3. Cupola
NEXT MEETING: September 11, 2007
R. Ricker motioned to adjourn. W. Ritter seconded. All in favor.
Adjourned at 8:15 PM.
August 28, 2007 minutes approved: November 13, 2007
Debra A. Sciascia
Recording Secretary
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