Planning Board Meeting Minutes
March 25, 2008
1196 Main Street Town Hall
Members Present: C. Stanovich, R. Ricker, D. Lindberg, C. Prager, O. Lies, W. Ritter, Al Bonofiglio
Others Present: Pamela Harding, Senior Planner, Debra Sciascia, Recording Secretary
7:30 PM the Planning Board meeting was called to order.
PUBLIC HEARING, Definitive Subdivision Surrey Lane Extension of Time: W. Ritter recused himself from the meeting. The Public Hearing notice was read into record.
The definitive subdivision approval for Surrey Lane Extension of six lots on a cul-de-sac, expired in April. Two homes have been completed, and one is currently under construction. The remaining work includes; installation of topcoat, bounds, and the submission of an as-built. The applicant is requesting an extension of time until July 2009.
The applicant has also requested the Planning Board waive the fencing requirements. P. Harding and C. Prager have both observed no standing water around the detention pond. It is considered to be a dry pond.
Pubic Comments:
Kathy Gould, 32 Erins Way: Supports the waiver of the fencing requirement. The Board agreed.
R. Ricker motioned to close the Public Hearing. D. Lindberg seconded. R. Ricker motioned to approve the extension, reading the draft of condition into record, and changing condition #18, waiving the fence requirement. R. Ricker motioned to amend his motion adding ‘after staff witnessing the site’. O. Lies seconded. Vote 6-0, all in favor.
W. Ritter rejoined the meeting.
VILLAGE AT WESTMINSTER PLACE, Bond Reduction, Newell Road: The Village at Westminster Place has requested the bond for Newell Road construction be released. The Board has the recommendations from DPW to reduce the bond amount from $214,424.69 to $18,717.63.
W. Ritter inquired about the letter that was sent to the applicant regarding snow plowing. P. Harding stated that there was no response from the applicant. O. Lies inquired about the 90 day time limitation. C. Prager recommended the Board hold off on a decision to reduce the bond. R. Ricker and D. Lindberg agreed that under the circumstances, there was no rush to approve the bond reduction. No action taken by the Board.
HOLDEN HILLS LIGHTING: The condition “Lighting; The current lighting system is subject to the review of the Holden Municipal Light Department, shields or a decrease in wattage may be required.”. The applicant has agreed that there is too much lighting. D. Lindberg recommended putting a time frame on the resolution. R. Ricker suggested sending a letter to Mike Flagg for a resolution in 60 – 90 days, and to cc Roger Kane.
RIGHT TO FARM BYLAW: The Board was given a state model ‘right to farm by law’ to review. The town gets beneficial bonus points for State grant applications for Agricultural Preservation Restrictions if it is adopted. This pertains to anything over 5 acres. The Board asked if new abutters to these properties be notified.
C. Prager would like the ‘farm stand signage’ be removed from exemptions. R. Ricker recommended adding ‘current zoning does not change in any district’. P. Harding will create a draft for the Board.
NEXT MEETING: April 8, 2008, at 7:30 PM. at the Memorial Town Hall.
W. Ritter motioned to adjourn. R. Ricker seconded. All in favor.
Adjourned 8:00 PM.
March 25, 2008 minutes approved: April 22, 2008
Debra A. Sciascia, Recording Secretary
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