Planning Board Meeting Minutes
February 9, 2010
Memorial Town Hall
Members Present: D. Lindberg, W. Ritter, A. Bonofiglio, O. Lies, M. Wronski
Members Absent: Jeffrey Head
Others Present: P. Harding, Town Planner, D. Sciascia, Recording Secretary
7:00 PM the Planning Board meeting was called to order.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED/CHAPIN ROAD: The applicant, Louise Howatt, is proposing to create three additional lots out of one lot in an R-40 Zoning District. All the lots have the required area and frontage. The Town will be granted an easement for turning around of buses, garbage trucks, fire trucks, etc. W. Ritter motioned that the plan was entitled to endorsement. O. Lies seconded. Vote 5-0, approved.
PUBLIC HEARING/DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION, DEER RUN: D. Lindberg read the Public Hearing notice into record. Paul Novak, 392 West Boylston St., Worcester, MA, represented Len Gengel. Jay Finlay is the Engineer on the project. C & S Builders, Len Gengel, is requesting a one-year extension of time until June 20, 2011, for the 37 lot subdivision. The applicant is also requesting a name change from Deer Run to the Highlands of Holden, and to change the street name from Deer Run to Vista Circle. The Fire and Police Departments have no objections to the name change.
A tri-party agreement was established and two lots have been issued building permits. The model home is under construction. The rock pile has been removed. P. Harding has concerns with the lack of retaining wall on lot 17, and drainage issues. She is requesting some type of permanent safety fence at the top of slope due to the lateral cut.
M. Wronski recommended a two (2) year extension.
W. Ritter asked if P. Harding had heard from Staci Robichaud or Patti Leahy. Staci Robichaud, Steppingstone Drive, has requested that the Planning Board members visit the site. He said he would like to see the applicant come back before the Board in a year for review. A. Bonofiglio agreed with the one-year extension.
O. Lies asked if the conditions of June 23, 2009 were still in effect, and was told they were. He informed the Board that 3 utility poles are within 6" of the roadway. He also supports the one-year extension. D. Lindberg stated that the utility poles need to be cleared.
W. Ritter motioned to close the Public Hearing. A. Bonofiglio seconded.
W. Ritter motioned to approve the Draft of Conditions, read into record, with one change, adding "a permanent fence for public safety purposes". A. Bonofiglio seconded. Vote 5-0, all in favor. Approved.
2010 GOALS:
• Open Space/Cluster Development: P. Harding has been working on condensing the by-law. W. Ritter will then review it. The goal is five (5) pages. P. Harding updated the Board regarding the January Lane cul-de-sac, and development updates.
• Wind Mill By-law: D. Lindberg said the WRSD is thinking of doing something up at the High School. P. Harding said the one at Holy Name is 275' high. The one at the high school would be an allowed use because it would service the high school, which is exempt from zoning uses.
• Commercial Design Guidelines: No information as of yet.
• Stormwater Management Regulations Update: CMRPC is looking at a model By-law that they are considering.
OTHER BUSINESS:
• O. Lies questioned the status of the Open Space Committee and draft. C. Stanovich had volunteered to attend a couple meetings.
• Hill Woods: P. Harding informed the Board that there was an informational session on March 16th, and the lottery on April 13th.
• Wachusett Woods: There is one (1) unit remaining.
• Stoney Brook: P. Harding updated the Board regarding the 76 lot subdivision. Lots were cleared and a SWPPP is required.
• Agricultural Commission: D. Lindberg received a ltter introducing the five (5) member Board.
• Planning Board Member: W. Ritter said they should check on the status of the open seat on the Board.
Next Meeting:
• February 23, 2010 at 7 PM
W. Ritter motioned to adjourn. A. Bonofiglio seconded. All in favor.
Adjourned 8:00 PM
February 9, 2010 minutes approved: March 23, 2010
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