Planning Board Meeting Minutes
January 27, 2009
1196 Main Street, Town Hall
Members Present:C. Stanovich, D. Lindberg, R. Ricker, O. Lies, W. Ritter, Al Bonofiglio, M. Wronski
Others Present: Pamela Harding, Senior Planner
7:00 PM the Planning Board meeting was called to order.
2009 GOALS: The Board had been given excerpts from the Implementation Section of the Master Plan. Tasks not assigned to the Board have been deleted. The first table on Page 1 references high priority action items. The cluster development by-law would satisfy high priority action item 1.4. For the full report please refer to the copy of the Master Plan.
CMRPC District Local Assistance Funding (DLTA): P. Harding has completed a draft of the application for cluster developments. The application can easily be changed if another topic is chosen. She spoke to Larry Adams, Executive Director of CMRPC and he has received applications on the following topics;
• The formation of an economic development counsel for the Blackstone Region
• A multi mill re-use study
• A consolidation of Town Departments to save funds
• The completion of an economic development component of a Master Plan
• A corridor study
Strong preference will be given to implementation items, if the Town can persuade CMRPC there is a strong likelihood the by-law will be adopted at Town meeting, the chances will increase.
The Board discussed submitting the application to CMRPC.
W. Ritter: Referencing Fox Hill and Red Barn, he thinks people move to Holden for large lots and single family homes. Fox Hill has unusable woods.
R. Ricker: The Homeowners Associations is what enforcement the Town has set up to maintain open space and the Town needs to ensure that it is done. It should be made more attractive to both developers and the Town. He referenced Millbury OSRD.
R. Ricker: Suggested cluster plans should be required on a preliminary level to determine unanimous support, and submitted for both OSRD and the conventional method.
O. Lies: There will be a meeting February 12, 2009, CMRPC to review the applications for technical assistance. The design review standards for commercial buildings had been studied by the Main Street Committee. R. Ricker said that it would be a good time to work on it.
Wachusett Woods Bond Reduction: James Zingarelli, Town Engineer, has recommended a bond reduction from $1,086,215.13 to $253,634.98. R. Ricker motioned to approve the bond reduction. A. Bonofiglio seconded. All in favor, approved.
Wagner Meadows Bond Reduction: James Zingarelli, Town Engineer, has recommended a bond reduction from $351,992.53 to $218,720.31. O. Lies motioned to approve the bond reduction. R. Ricker seconded. W. Ritter recused himself from the vote. Vote 6-0, approved.
Zoning Board of Appeals Recommendation, Variance, 31 Marlen Road: The applicant Stephen Mulry, is seeking a variance to allow for 6.1' side yard setback for the construction of a garage in the R-2 zoning district, which requires a 15' sideyard setback. R. Ricker motioned for no action. A. Bonofiglio seconded. All in favor.
OTHER BUSINESS:
• Holden Hills Cupola: R. Ricker discussed the cupola. It was also recommended that the Board invite D. Lipka, Building Commissioner to the Planning Board meeting because the Board wants to be ensured that things are built as approved.
NEXT MEETING: February 10, 2009, at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall.
W. Ritter motioned to adjourn. C. Stanovich seconded. All in favor.
Adjourned 8:30 PM.
January 27, 2009 minutes approved: March 24, 2009
Debra A. Sciascia, Recording Secretary
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