Planning Board Meeting Minutes
September 11, 2007
1196 Main Street Town Hall
Members Present: R. Ricker, O. Lies, C. Prager, D. Lindberg, W. Ritter
Members Absent: C. Stanovich
Others Present: Pamela Harding, Senior Planner
7:30 PM the Planning Board meeting was called to order.
7:30 PM Public Hearing - Cardinal Realty Trust, 456 Main Street - Site Plan/Special Permit: The Public Hearing notice was read into record. The Board has comments from the August 23, 2007 staff meeting. No revisions have been received. The applicant has cleared the lot. There is concern regarding the existing site distance at the new egress, no site distance improvements have been presented.
Notice read into record. Dennis McGlaughlin gave a presentation on the redevelopment of the existing lot. The Board reviewed the project details. The applicant is requesting waivers for driveway offset requirements.
Bonnie Moran 53 S. Wachusett St. stated that a portion of the required buffer was cleared and n ow a commercial storage unit is clearly visible from the rear of her property.
Board Comments:
* W. Ritter concerned with traffic flow.
* R. Ricker commened on the new building at Jeds Hardware and why it did not go through site plan review.
* W. Ritter wants plans for the whole lot, and needs answers from the building department about the new building.
Raymond Lereoux stated they are having less than 10 parking spaces. They have cleaned up the area, and added a storage building.
* C. Prager inquired as to what will happen to the abandoned house.
* O. Lies stated that there is a circulation problem, and wants the buffering addressed on the owner's property, not on the abutters. Inquired about the truck rental. Wants a site plan, and special permit for Jed's Hardware.
R. Ricker motioned to continue the Public Hearing to November 13, 2007, with filing the decision to November 16, 2007. O. Lies seconded. All in favor.
Other Business:
* The Cell Tower was installed specifically for Central Massachusetts Emergency Medical Services. There is an exemption in the by-law for communication facilities provided by the governmental agency for the public health safety and general welfare of the public, so a special permit was not required.
* Wagner Meadows house placement is shown as exists on the approved definitive subdivision plan, which was brought to the meeting. The purpose of the house and driveway placement was to avoid wetland impact.
* Holden Hills The cupola was measured by the Building Commissioner prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit and is in compliance with the plans.
* A response to why Vals and Jeds did not submit an application to the Board will be discussed at the next meeting.
NEXT MEETING: September 25, 2007, at 7:30 PM at the Memorial Town Hall.
O. Lies motioned to adjourn. R. Ricker seconded. All in favor.
Adjourned at 8:30 PM.
September 11, 2007 minutes approved: December 11, 2007
Debra Sciascia
Recording Secretary
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