Planning Board Meeting Minutes
October 14, 2008
1196 Main Street, Town Hall
Members Present: D. Lindberg, R. Ricker, O. Lies, C. Prager, W. Ritter, Al Bonofiglio
Members Absent: C. Stanovich
Others Present: Pamela Harding, Senior Planner, Debra Sciascia, Recording Secretary
7:30 PM the Planning Board meeting was called to order.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED – 116 Highland Ave: Richard Fleming, the applicant, has requested to address the Board regarding an ANR previously on 8/19/08. The ANR was denied based on the lack of frontage in an R-2 zoning district. A previous subdivision plan labeled the roadway the proponent utilized as frontage as a proposed future street. This does not approve the area as a way, but merely designates intent. A definitive subdivision plan must be submitted, and Town Counsel concurs with this opinion.
Thomas Aitkin, addressed the Board, representing the applicant. He stated that there are two cases from 1986 and 1988, where a different approach was taken. R. Ricker recommended that he submit the cases to the Board and Town Council for reconsideration.
WINDMILL BY-LAW: A draft of the by-law is still being worked on and not ready for review. In the City of Worcester at Holy Name, a 262 foot windmill has been installed, which generates enough electricity for the entire school. It is still unknown about installation of windmills for single family residences.
2008 PLANNING BOARD GOALS:
Master Plan: The Master Plan is complete and is now in the implementation stage. There will be a final meeting on October 21, 2008. Implementation items will be discussed and this will be placed on the Planning Board’s October 28, 2008 meeting agenda.
Site Plan: Some Planning Board members have expressed interest in removing the site plan review from under the special permit requirement. R. Ricker would like to revisit the site plan.
Subdivision: Another Board goal is for ongoing subdivision visits as an annual event. C. Prager brought up the dust issue at Bullard Estates.
Main Street Traffic: A letter was sent to TCC expressing concern regarding traffic conditions in the vicinity of Industrial Park. TCC responded stating there is no increase in accidents at the location. C. Prager voiced concern with accidents and traffic at the intersection of 122A and Route 31 at the Mobil Station.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Walgreens: Has installed the fence.
Veterans Day: Since the November Planning Board meeting would fall on November 11, 2008, Veterans Day, the Board agreed to meet once in November, on November 18, 2008.
Post Office: O. Lies stated that he’s had complaints about the mail drop off in back of the post office, and asked for a site review.
MEETING MINUTES:
August 19, 2008: R. Ricker motioned to approve. C. Prager seconded. O. Lies and W. Ritter abstained from the vote. Vote 4-0, approved.
September 9. 2008: R. Ricker motioned to approve. O. Lies seconded. C. Prager abstained. Vote 5-0, approved.
NEXT MEETING: October 28, 2008, at 7:30 PM at the Town Hall.
R. Ricker motioned to adjourn. W. Ritter seconded. All in favor.
Adjourned 8:10 PM.
October 14, 2008, minutes approved: November 18, 2008
Debra A. Sciascia, Recording Secretary
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