Planning Board Meeting Minutes
July 17, 2007
1204 Main Street Starbard Building
Members Present: C. Stanovich, R. Ricker, O. Lies, C. Prager, D. Lindberg, W. Ritter
Others Present: Pamela Harding, Senior Planner
7:30 PM the Planning Board meeting was called to order.
Village at Westminster Place A staff meeting conducted on July 10, 2007 which resulted in Fafard refusing to conduct improvements to Newell Road as required in the Special Permit decision. A fire hydrant was relocated and the Town owned culvert was replaced. The Planning Board agreed it was best to hold a public hearing and consider revocation of the approval.
Master Plan Implementation – The Master Plan was discussed. It is not expected for each Board member to agree with everything in the plan and by accepting the plan it is not guaranteed that each recommendation is carried out. It is suggested that the recommendations of the implementation section be further investigated by the relevant parties. Changes promoting economic development will require a great deal of public education and outreach. All members unanimously agreed the implementation recommendation regarding increasing the supply of accessory apartments for affordable housing opportunities was not feasible.
Chapter 43D Expedited Permitting The Planning Board unanimously voted to write a litter of interest to acquire the no cost technical assistance from CMRPC to further investigate the possibility of adopting Chapter 43D.
ANR Deer Run Subdivision – submitted by G.M. Bergeron created a lot within Deer Run subdivision which was not yet constructed, this was conflicting with the subdivision approval plan which was still active. R. Ricker voted that the plan was not entitled to endorsement, C. Prager seconded the motion all were in favor.
Other Business:
O. Lies mentioned a petition from the Walpole Board of Selectmen for revisions to Chapter 40B legislation. He stated that he would obtain a copy for distribution.
C. Prager asked why there was no site plan filed for Val’s restaurant, an inquiry will be made with the Building Department.
NEXT MEETING: August 14, 2007, at 7:30 PM. at the Memorial Town Hall.
R. Ricker motioned to adjourn. C. Prager seconded. All in favor.
Adjourned at 9:30 PM.
July 17, 2007 meeting minutes approved: August 14, 2007
Debra Sciascia
Recording Secretary
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