Planning Board Meeting Minutes
May 22, 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 - Special Permit Holden Hills: The Public Hearing Notice was read into record. The Zoning Board has approved the use variance for the Holden Hills development. The Conservation Restriction is being worked on. The Executive Office of Environmental Affairs will accept CRs on golf courses providing a legislative protection over the Restriction. White Oak has expressed interest in being a second holder in addition to the Conservation Commission. P. Harding suggested conditions of the previous approval remain in place with the exception of the age restriction and the addition that a Conservation Restriction be placed on the golf course. A draft of the decision was distributed to the Board for review. P. Harding provided details on the finding of fact.
David Philbim, Attorney for the applicant, addressed the Board re: the applicant's request to reduce the restriction from 115 acres to 103, leaving 10 acres for possible development. R. Ricker said the permit language was for 96 units, and 103 acres will always be a golf course.
Judy Harran from Con Com Land Trust Society, praised the applicant for conservation restrictions, and asked that the DCR be co-holders. This needs to be approved by the Selectboard and State.
O. Lies feels the area should be accessible to town residents. Rebuttal by P. Harding.
Karl Makela, 60 Newell Rd: Recommended use for cross country skiing in the winter.
R. Ricker motioned to continue the Public Hearing to 7:30 PM on June 12, 2007. W. Ritter seconded. R. Ricker stated that this is a site plan review. P. Harding suggested the lighting be reviewed. All in favor.
Village at Westminster Place: Newell Road construction of the roadway has not yet started. The applicant met with DPW on 5/16/07 and reviewed details of the road work and culvert replacement. P. Harding contaced Mike Flagg, who said they are still waiting on Verizon to complete moving the lines. Jonathan Finkelstein informed the Board that the heavy equipment will be moving in on Friday, and beginning at the furthest end with the new catch basins, and ready to move forward on Tuesday.
Karl Makela, 60 Newell Rd: Explained how poles & lines are moved.
Wachusett Woods - Approval Not Required - Affordable Units and Architectural Review: Revised plans for the types of units were presented by Jonathan Finkelstein, Attorney. R. Ricker motioned to approve as submitted. W. Ritter seconded. All in favor. R. Ricker motioned to approve the design as a condition of original approval. C. Prager seconded. All in favor.
Wagner Meadows - Fencing around the detention ponds: The Board stated that they would take a look at the depth of the ponds to determine if fencing would be required.
Board Comments:
W. Ritter: Went out to the site and reported that there are steep slopes, and the back area is a pond with 6-8' of water.
R. Ricker said the drains are not working properly and should be re-visited.
C. Stanovich: Drains not working and unsafe.
C. Prager: Discussed back lot with driveway alongside another house.
ANR Brewer Way, Bashaw: This plan reflects a variance for lot width granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals creating one new lot. C. Prager motioned that the plan was entitled to endorsement. R. Ricker seconded. All in favor.
ANR Sunnyside Ave: GM Bergeron is moving a lot line on existing lots located in an R-10 zoning district. No new lots are being created. Lot 2 & 3 have been revised. R. Ricker motioned that the plan was entitled to endorsement. W. Ritter seconded. All in favor.
ANR Manning St: Dresser has submitted two plans to define boundaries of a Conservation Restriction. Not new lots are being created, just exchanging a small peice of property, adding Lot D to another lot and places Con Com Restrictions on parcel 2. C. Prager motioned that the plan was entitled to endorsement. R. Ricker seconded. All in favor.
Other Business:
Master Plan: Meeting June 5, 2007 at 6:30 at the Senior Center. All Boards and commission are invited to the presentation and discussion.
Technical Assistance Grant Application: O. Lies informed the Board that CMRPC has money available for technical assistance. P. Harding stated that's only if the town adopts 40S. O. Lies also stated that the Senator from Ashland is proposing a new regional planning district.
NEXT MEETINGS: June 12, 2007
W. Ritter motioned to adjourn. R. Ricker seconded. All in favor.
Adjourned at 9:10 PM.
May 22, 2007 minutes approved: November 13, 2007
Debra A. Sciascia
Recording Secretary
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