Planning Board Meeting Minutes
October 12, 2010
Memorial Town Hall
Members Present:
D. Lindberg, 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 by D. Lindberg.
D. Lindberg welcomed Boy Scout Troop #175. They are going for their merit badge in communications. P. Harding provided a brief overview of what the Planning Board does.
MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION: The Board has a copy of the Master Plan Implementation Chapter Summary. Highlighted are the tasks assigned to the Planning Board. Tasks highlighted in blue have been complete, tasks highlighted in pink have been partially completed, and tasks in yellow need to be addressed.
For the benefit of the Boy Scouts, M. Wronski explained what the Master Plan is.
The Master Plan Implementation Committee will be attending the Planning Boards October 26, 2010, meeting to discuss this Chapter and the Planning Boards role in completion.
Documents presented during review:
Implementation of the Master Plan, Planning Board Summary
(This document can be viewed at the Town Clerk’s Office)
ALDEN WOODS STREET ACCEPTANCE: Alden Woods was not accepted at the May Town Meeting because the survey points of the roadway would not close. Per DPW, the applicant has fixed the problem and the streets are now ready for acceptance. The acceptance plan is for Alden Woods 1, to the intersection Blair Drive and Alden Hill Road, including Brice Circle.
W. Ritter motioned to recommend street acceptance. A. Bonofiglio seconded. Vote 5-0, all in favor.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RECOMMENDATION, Chapin Road: The applicant, Sean Xenos, is requesting a variance for a side yard setback in an R-40 Zoning District, which requires a 25’ side yard setback. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a 15’ side yard setback from both side lot lines to avoid positioning the home sideways.
W. Ritter made a motion there was limited planning significance. J. Head seconded. Vote 5-0, all in favor.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED
570 Wachusett Street: The applicant, Edward LeMay, is creating a buildable lot at the corner of Wachusett Street and Bullard Street. The property is located an R-1 zoning district, and meets the area and frontage requirements. D. Lindberg invited the Boy Scouts to view the plans.
W. Ritter motioned the plan was entitled to endorsement. A. Bonofiglio seconded. Vote 5-0, all in favor.
Cranbrook Drive: The applicant, The Season Development Corporation (Sundin), is creating a buildable lot by dividing a portion of an existing lot and adding the area to another existing lot. Both lots meet the required area and frontage of the R-40 zoning district.
W. Ritter motioned the plan was entitled to endorsement. J. Head seconded. Vote 5-0, all in favor.
MEETING MINUTES:
- April 27, 2010: A. Bonofiglio motioned to approve. W. Ritter seconded. Vote 5-0, approved.
- May 11, 2010: A. Bonofiglio motioned to approve. W. Ritter seconded. Vote 5-0, approved.
- June 22, 2010: A. Bonofiglio motioned to approve. W. Ritter seconded. Vote 4-0, approved. J. Head abstained from the vote.
- July 27, 2010: A. Bonofiglio motioned to approve. J. Head seconded. Vote 4-0, approved. W. Ritter abstained from the vote.
OTHER BUSINESS:
- Open Space Committee: J. Head reported that the committee has met and starting to review the plan. They will be meeting again in two (2) weeks.
- Chapter 40B: At the request of O. Lies, P. Harding distributed a copy of an article from the Telegram & Gazette regarding the ballot question of Chapter 40B.
- Citizen Planner Training Collaborative: The Fall 2010 Course Schedule was distributed to the Board.
- Signing of Wingspan Mylar: The Appeal period, for the amended subdivision, is over and the mylars are entitled to endorsement for recording at the Registry of Deeds.
Next Meeting: October 26, 2010, 7:00 PM.
W. Ritter motioned to adjourn. A. Bonofiglio seconded. All in favor.
Adjourned 7:40 PM.
October 12, 2010 Minutes approved: October 26, 2010
Debra A. Sciascia, Recording Secretary
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