Planning Board Meeting Minutes
January 11, 2011
Memorial Town Hall
Members Present: D. Lindberg, W. Ritter, O. Lies, A. Bonofiglio, M. Wronski
Members Absent: J. Head
Others Present: P. Harding, Town Planner, D. Sciascia, Recording Secretary
7:00 PM the Planning Board meeting was called to order by D. Lindberg.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
- A. Bonofiglio motioned to nominate William Ritter for Chairman. O. Lies seconded. All in favor.
- O. Lies motioned to nominate Al Bonofiglio for Vice Chairman. W. Ritter seconded. All in favor.
- W. Ritter motioned to nominate Jeffrey Head for Secretary. O. Lies seconded. All in favor.
SETTING OF GOALS FOR 2011: Thus far goals for 2011 include;
- Implementation of Phase II Master Plan Implementation Items: The Board plans to be responsive to the Implementation Committee. W. Ritter will meet with P. Harding to go over the Planning Boards Master Plan Items, with a time frame and plan for the Board.
- Design Review Regulations or Amendment to Site Plan/Special Permit By-law Requirements
- Stormwater Management By-law and Regulations
- Windmill By-law: This was on hold due to state legislation. Put on agenda for next meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS:
- W. Ritter will contact Nancy Galkowski, Town Manager, regarding filling the Planning Board vacancy.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED: W. Ritter recused himself from the discussions and votes.
Surrey Lane / Erin’s Way: The applicants Stephen Puffer / Sean Xenos are requesting approval to move lot lines. O. Lies suggested requiring the plans to be more descriptive.
D. Lindberg motioned to approve as submitted. M. Wronski seconded. O. Lies opposed. Vote 3-1, NOT ENDORSED.
Documents presented during review:
Approval Not Required, Steven W & Kathleen K Puffer, 78 Surrey Ln, dated December 3, 2010.
(This document can be viewed at the Town Clerk’s Office)
Winter Hill Road: The applicant, Ed Jardus, is resubmitting an ANR plan previously denied. A lot by definition is ‘buildable’, therefore the reference had to be changed from ‘lot’ to ‘parcel’.
A. Bonofiglio motioned to approve as submitted. M. Wronski seconded. Vote 5-0, all in favor, APPROVED.
Documents presented during review:
Approval Not Required, John R & Maureen A Lock & William E & Betty-Ann Hale, Winter Hill Rd, dated January 10, 2011.
(This document can be viewed at the Town Clerk’s Office)
REVIEW OF WALGREENS TRAFFIC REPORT AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: W. Ritter recused himself from the discussion.
Regarding the light meter readings that were in excess of those approved on the Special Permit, the Lighting Consultant recommended removal of a few posts. The Applicant removed the globes to be sprayed with high shield black paint. This type of paint is utilized by the Light Department on Holden’s street lights.
OTHER BUSINESS:
- Windmill By Law: P. Harding informed the Board that she will be attending the CMRPC quarterly meeting Thursday at 7 PM at Union Station.
- D. Lindberg: W. Ritter thanked D. Lindberg for his service the past year as Chairman.
MEETING MINUTES:
- October 26, 2010: A. Bonofiglio motioned to approve. M. Wronski seconded. Vote 5-0, all in favor, APPROVED.
- November 9, 2010: A. Bonofiglio motioned to approve. O. Lies seconded. Vote 5-0, all in favor, APPROVED.
Next Meeting: January 25, 2011, 7:00 PM. This is a joint meeting with the Conservation Committee.
A. Bonofiglio motioned to adjourn. M. Wronski seconded. All in favor.
Adjourned 7:35 PM.
January 11, 2011 Minutes approved: March 8, 2011
Debra A. Sciascia, Recording Secretary
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