TOWN OF MARION
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
July 7, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter Winters, Vice-Chairman
Thomas Magauran
Julia Deane Crowley
Jay Ryder, Clerk
Patricia McArdle
Steve Gonsalves
MEMBERS ABSENT: Joseph Napoli, Chairman
BOARD SECRETARY: Debra Paiva
ALSO PRESENT: John Witten
Eunice Manduca
Carol Sanz
Commencement – Vice-Chairman Winters called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m.
Approval of Minutes – June 16, 2008
Moved by Member Magauran and seconded by Member Gonsalves to approve the June 16 minutes as amended. VOTE: 6-0-0
Payment of bills
Moved by Member Magauran and seconded by Member Gonsalves to approve payment of invoice #6329 (Kittansett Club) from Field Engineering in the amount of $1260. VOTE: 6-0-0
Moved by Member Magauran and seconded by Member Gonsalves to approve payment of invoice #6330 (Baldwin Brothers) from Field Engineering in the amount of $420. VOTE: 6-0-0
Encumbrance of funds
Moved by Member Magauran and seconded by Member Crowley to encumber up to $1000 in funds for Attorney Witten and Mr. Motta to provide consulting services for the upcoming Neighborhood Overlay District meeting. VOTE: 6-0-0
Discussion – Neighborhood Overlay District
Attorney Witten was present for this discussion. Vice-Chairman Winters said the Board is planning an informational Neighborhood Overlay District meeting. During the discussion the following items were addressed:
Date, time, location - July 30, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Music Hall
Meeting process – Board presentation, question and answer session with Attorney Witten and Mr. Motta
Notice of the meeting - Property owners within the proposed overlay will be sent notice of the meeting, as will abutters within 100’. A press release will be prepared this week.
Reasons for opposition to the overlay
Requesting input prior to the meeting
Inviting other Boards to the meeting
Discussion – Master Plan Update
Board members and Attorney Witten discussed updating the Master Plan.
Old/New Business
Comments to ZBA – 2 Main Street (Case #620)
The application was reviewed and discussed.
Moved by Member Magauran and seconded by Member Ryder that the Board has no comment. VOTE: 6-0-0
Comments to ZBA – 2 Main Street (Case #621)
The application was reviewed and discussed.
Moved by Member Magauran and seconded by Member Ryder that the Board has no comment. VOTE: 6-0-0
Comments to ZBA – 23 Cross Street
The application was reviewed and discussed.
Moved by Member Magauran and seconded by Member Ryder to make the following comment: If there is information that the Planning Board does not have that would validate the request for a hardship perhaps a variance is in order but a Special Permit certainly does not apply in this case. VOTE: 6-0-0
Comments to ZBA – 21 South Street
The application was reviewed and discussed.
Moved by Member Magauran and seconded by Member Crowley to make the following comment: The Board has no comment on the request relative to the dwelling. However, the ZBA might want to consider requesting that the shed renovation eliminate the encroachment onto the abutting property. VOTE: 6-0-0
Comments to ZBA – 309 Front Street
The application was reviewed and discussed.
Moved by Member Magauran and seconded by Member Gonsalves to make the following comment: The application should have been filed under Section 6.1.3 and the applicant also needs a Planning Board determination as to Site Plan Review. VOTE: 6-0-0
Moved by Member Magauran and seconded by Member Ryder at 8:35 to enter into Executive Session to discuss ongoing litigation. The Board will not reconvene after Executive Session. After a unanimous roll call vote the Board entered into Executive Session. VOTE: 6-0-0
Respectfully submitted,
Jay Ryder, Clerk
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