Planning Board Meeting Minutes
January 12, 2010
Memorial Town Hall
Members Present: D. Lindberg, C. Stanovich, W. Ritter, A. Bonofiglio, M. Wronski, Jeffrey Head
Members Absent: O. Lies
Others Present: P. Harding, Town Planner, D. Sciascia, Recording Secretary
7:00 PM the Planning Board meeting was called to order.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
• W. Ritter motined to nomiate David Lindberg, Chairman. A. Bonofiglio seconded. All in favor.
• D. Lindberg motioned to nominate William Ritter, Vice Chairman. A. Bonofiglio seconded. All in favor.
• W. Ritter motioned to nominate Al Bonofiglio, Secretary. M. Wronski seconded. All in favor.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED:
RESERVOIR ST., 2 LOTS: The applicant, Elaine Drawbridge, is asking for endorsement of a plan in an R-1 zoning district, that does not meet the set back requirements. J. Zingarelli reviewed the set back calculations. W. Ritter motioned to approve. A. Bonofiglio seconded. Vote 6-0, all in favor.
STEARNS LN., BLAIR ENTERPRISES: The applicant is asking for endorsement of 4 buildable lots, and one non-buildable parcel. W. Ritter motioned to approve. A. Bonofiglio seconded. Vote 6-0, all in favor.
ZBA REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATIONS:
100 MT. PLEASANT AVE: The applicant J. Blanchette and A. Splaine are requesting a variance for relief from front setback requirements for an addition of a second floor and entryway. The plans and drawings of the proposed addition were submitted along with a letter from DCR regarding proximity to tributaries and aquifers. W. Ritter motioned no action due to limited planning significance. A. Bonofiglio seconded. Vote 6-0, all in favor.
T-MOBILE/CENTERLINE COMMUNICATIONS, TEA PARTY CIRCLE: The applicant are seeking a Special Permit to construct a wireless communications tower. The application will go before the ZBA on January 28th. It is possible that the ZBA and/or Building Commissioner will be requesting additional information to support the application. The application did not include the owners lease agreement. No residential structures are allowed within 300' of cell towers. This will effect how the parcel is developed. No action by the Board.
DEER RUN REQUEST BY LEN GENGEL: The owner is requesting a) Allowance of a subdivision name change, b) Allowance of a name change for the roadway in the subdivision, and c) An extension of the current completion date. T. Settles had spoken to D. Lindberg and Len Gengel. All agree to post a Public Hearing at the next Planning Board meeting on January 26, 2009. No action by the Board.
OTHER BUSINESS:
2010 GOALS:
1. OPEN SPACE BY LAW: The Board would like to see this a priority. W. Ritter is going to review and condense what they have so far.
2. WINDMILL BY LAW: A detailed draft has been put together and will be another priority for this year.
3. MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE: M. Wronski updated the Board on the design guidelines. The committee will be staffed by Dennis Lipka. M. Wronski suggested that the Committee be regulated by the Planning Board. P. Harding said that the Implementation Committee should work with a Consultant. M. Wronski also said that a 'to do' list was produced by Ed Starke. P. Harding will contact D. Lipka for details.
4. PLANNING BOARD MEMBER OPENING: P. Harding will contact Nancy Galkowski regarding an application for a new member.
Next Meeting:
• January 26, 2010 at 7 PM
W. Ritter motioned to adjourn. A. Bonofiglio seconded. All in favor.
Adjourned 7:35 PM
January 12, 2010 minutes approved: March 23, 2010
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