Town of Lenox
Planning Board
May 24, 2011
Land Use Meeting Room
Members present: Chair Joseph A. Kellogg, JK; Vice Chair Steve Sample, SS; Kate McNulty-Vaughan, KMV; Gary Schiff, GS; and Mark S. Smith, MS.
Staff present: Mary Albertson, Town Planner, MA
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 pm.
Approval Not Required Plans: No plans presented.
Housatonic River Clean-up: JK advised that the Town Manager has asked if the Board would like to play an active role in the process regarding the Housatonic River clean-up. Discussion ensued and members agreed to consider the request and make a final determination at the next meeting as to whether any wish to become more involved.
Recommendations to Town Boards & Commissions: No recommendations were requested.
Review Correspondence: There was no new correspondence.
Minutes: GS made a motion to approve the minutes of May 10, 2011. ~MS seconded the motion and the Board voted 5-0 to approve.
Other Business: JK noted that the Boston Symphony Orchestra has requested approval of an address change for their Seranak property from 350 West Street to 30 Richmond Mountain Road, Building #601. Discussion ensued regarding the Board’s responsibilities under the Town Bylaw. Although the Fire Chief generally has authority regarding street numbers, the Town Bylaw outlines a process that requires approval by the Board. Members agreed the bylaw should be reviewed to determine the most appropriate process for assigning addresses. SS made a motion to approve the proposed Boston Symphony Orchestra address change. GS seconded the motion and the Board voted 5-0 to approve. MA will review the address change with the Fire Chief.
JK and GS suggested the Board undertake a review of our Subdivision Rules and Regulations as they relate to dead end roads and cul de sacs. Members agreed they would like to review the requirements regarding the diameter of the cul de sac and possibly allow for more landscaping and reduce the amount of asphalt. SS said we should solicit input from the Fire Department. MA will discuss this matter with the Fire Chief and report back to the Board.
KMV reported on a recent Board of Selectmen meeting regarding the house and property that is jointly owned by the Towns of Lee and Lenox, located in Lee. This house had been proposed as a possible site for affordable housing. KMV said that after investigation, it appears the house would not be a suitable opportunity for affordable housing.
KMV expressed a desire to reconsider Board representation on the Affordable Housing Committee. Discussion ensued regarding committee assignments. MS and GS discussed the BRPC appointment. GS expressed an interest in being the alternate member instead of the Board’s representative. MS volunteered to be the Board’s representative. SS made a motion to nominate MS to serve as the Board’s representative to the BRPC. KMV seconded the motion and
the Board voted 5-0 to approve. It was noted the BRPC alternate is appointed by the Board of Selectmen and MA will inform the Town Manager that GS has volunteered to serve as the alternate. JK suggested that MS and KMV discuss the Affordable Housing Committee membership and decide who would like to serve as the Board’s representative. MA will also check on the membership requirements to determine if MS and KMV can both serve on the committee.
SS made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 pm. ~GS seconded the motion and the Board voted 5-0 to approve. ~
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Respectfully submitted,
Mary Albertson
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