Planning Board Meeting Minutes
August 25, 2009
Senior Center
Members Present: D. Lindberg, C. Stanovich, W. Ritter, O. Lies, A. Bonofiglio, M. Wronski
Others Present: P. Harding, Senior Planner, D. Sciascia, Recording Secretary, A. Costello, Con Com, T. Settles, CMRCP
7:00 PM the Planning Board meeting was called to order.
PUBLIC HEARING DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION, Surrey Lane Extension, Extension of Time: W. Ritter recused himself from the hearing. D. Lindberg read the Public Hearing Notice into record. The extension expired on July 31, 2009. The original six lot subdivision was approved on August 24, 2004. The final coat of pavement has been installed. There are three vacant lots within the subdivision. The only outstanding issue prior to street acceptance is final preparation (cleaning) of the detention systems, cleaning of catch basins and the submission of as-builts.
D. Lindberg read a letter from Marilyn Franklin, an abutter at 54 Centerwood Drive, into record.
Sean Xenos addressed the Board stating that the tree cutting, and the hauling of fill is all done. There were downed trees during the ice storm, which have been cleared. M. Franklin has been a good neighbor.
C. Stanovich motioned to close the Public Hearing. M. Wronski seconded. All in favor.
C. Stanovich motioned to approve the extension of time and read the draft of conditions into record. A. Bonofiglio seconded. Vote 5-0, all in favor. Approved.
W. Ritter rejoined the meeting.
Other Business:
• The Master Plan Implementation Committee: M. Wronski informed the Board that the Committee has been formed, but have not had a meeting yet.
Meeting Minutes:
• April 28, 2009: C. Stanovich motioned to approve. W. Ritter seconded. Vote 6-0, approved.
• May 12, 2009: C. Stanovich motioned to approve. M. Wronski seconded. Vote 6-0, approved.
PUBLIC HEARING, Amendment Special Permit, Common Driveway: D. Lindberg read the Public Hearing Notice into record. Kohlstroms, the applicants are requesting a waiver of a residential sprinkler system. A special permit was issued for a common driveway on March 22, 2005, with a condition that a residential sprinkler system be installed in the new home. The applicants state that a waiver of the residential sprinkler system was discussed informally with the Planning Board but an amendment to the Special Permit was not completed. The home is completed and a temporary occupancy permit has been issued.
The Fire Department has reviewed the request for a waiver and is in support of it because of the close proximity of two (2) fire hydrants to the driveway entrance, and they can also pump from Dawson Pond. The Board was given the original waiver request and amended application for review.
The applicant, Dave Kohlstrom, addressed the Board explaining that they did have a fire at the house, and the police and fire dept. had no problems getting in and out of the property.
C. Stanovich stated that the Board doesn't want to set a precedence that a financial burden is reason to waive installation of a fire sprinkler system. W. Ritter stated that the Building Code prohibits the Board from requiring the installation of sprinkler systems.
M. Wronski motioned to close the Public Hearing. W. Ritter seconded. All in favor.
W. Ritter motioned to amend the approval of the site plan special permit for a common driveway located at 200 and 210 Bailey Road, dated March 22, 2005. The condition requiring the installation of residential sprinklers is waived due to the decreased environmental impacts of a shared driveway, the provision of a turn-around area for fire trucks, and in particular the close proximity of two fire hydrants and a pond as an alternate suppression source. M. Wronski seconded. Vote 6-0, all in favor. Approved.
OPEN SPACE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN (OSRD) BY-LAW, CMRPC: A draft of the by-law was sent to the Board of review and comments. The By-law was also distributed electronically.
Trish Settles from CMRPC, and Anthony Costello, ConCom, joined the meeting for discussion. T. Settles distributed hand-outs with highlighted changes for review, along with a points to be discussed.
The Holden By-law is being modeled after the Town of Millbury's By-law. W. Ritter would like to see a couple plans that were submitted to Millbury, for review.
P. Harding recommended that her and T. Settles get together and map out what a smaller subdivision plan would look like, along with a larger tract of property. They will sit down and map out different scenarios, using a large property like the Zottoli property and a smaller tract of land.
P. Harding stated that she would like more time to think about what the dwelling unit mix should consist of.
T. Settles will look into adding LID bonuses for developers.
P. Harding will check to see if ConCom actually owns property/open space land or has jurisdiction.
T. Settles will come back to the Board on September 22, 2009 with changes to the draft.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED, Chapin Road: Boisvert is the applicant: This previously endorsed ANR was never recorded prior to the expiration date. The ANR is creating two building lots that meet the area and frontage requirements on Chapin Road in R-40 zoning district.
W. Ritter motioned to approve as submitted. C. Stanovich seconded. Vote 6-0, all in favor, approved.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RECOMMENDATIONS:
Variance, 117 Jamieson Road: Dan Correia, the applicant, is requesting a variance from the 15' side yard setback required in the R-2 zoning district to construct an addition in line with the existing home. The new addition will be located 12.6' from the side yard lot line.
W. Ritter motioned for no action, due to limited planning significance. C. Stanovich seconded. Vote 6-0.
Variance, 73 Greystone Drive: Powers, the applicant, is seeking a variance for 18 inches of relief from the front yard setback requirement of 30 feet to construct a farmers porch in a R-1 zoning district.
W. Ritter motioned for no action, due to limited planning significance. M. Wronski seconded. Vote 6-0.
Other Business:
• Newell Rd: W. Ritter commented on the sidewalks on Salisbury Street. O. Lies asked about the curbing as opposed to cape cod berm.
• Holden Hill Lights: O. Lies would like to revisit this issue.
• 500 Foot Cul-De-Sac: O. Lies would also like to discuss this at a later date. P. Harding stated that the Fire Dept. is against any waivers from the 500'.
• P. Harding's Leave of Absence: O. Lies was concerned about a replacement during P. Harding's maternity leave, and recommended Bill Scanlon to cover part time with open issues. P. Harding stated that she will be coming before the Board at the next meeting with the plan.
Signing of Mylar, Stoney Brook Estates Amendment: A new mylar reflecting the amended entryway was signed for recording at the registry of deeds.
NEXT MEETING: September 8, 2009 at 7:00 PM, Memorial Town Hall.
W. Ritter motioned to adjourn. A. Bonofiglio seconded. All in favor.
Adjourned 9:25 PM.
August 25, 2009 Meeting Minutes approved: September 22, 2009
Debra A. Sciascia, Recording Secretary
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