TOWN OF MARION
PLANNING BOARD
December 15, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter Winters, Vice-Chairman
Julia Deane Crowley
Thomas Magauran
Steve Gonsalves
Jay Ryder, Clerk
Patricia McArdle (7:30 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Joseph Napoli, Chairman
BOARD SECRETARY: Debra Paiva
ALSO PRESENT: Eunice Manduca
Carol Sanz
Ken Souza
Commencement – Vice-Chairman Winters called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m.
Discussion – FY10 Budget
Board members reviewed the FY10 budget, which they had agreed to reduce by 10%.
Moved by Member Magauran and seconded by Member Ryder to approve the budget for fiscal year 2010. VOTE: 6-0-0
Discussion – Dunkin Donuts
Attorney Scarry has submitted a letter requesting that the discussion be held at the January 5 meeting; the letter was read into the record.
Moved by Member Magauran and seconded by Member Ryder to continue the Dunkin Donuts discussion to January 5 at 7:30 p.m. VOTE: 6-0-0
For the benefit of television viewers Member Magauran explained the history of the Dunkin Donuts applications. He also explained what the Planning Board will be discussing and voting on at the January 5 meeting.
Subcommittee Reports
Member Ryder explained that due to the new FEMA maps the velocity zones were now prohibitive to new development in the proposed village overlay district. At a previous meeting it was agreed that Mr. Marx would be asked to provide additional information when it becomes available.
Vice-Chairman Winters said any Board member who is interested in being part of the subcommittee that will oversee the new police station should speak to him or Chairman Napoli.
Discussion – Ocean Policy
It was agreed that Attorney Witten will be asked to provide more information on the proposed policy.
Discussion – Master Plan Update
A draft RFP has been sent to Attorney Witten for review. Once the review is complete it will be forwarded to Mr. Dawson.
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Member Ryder and seconded by Member Gonsalves to accept the minutes of the December 1, 2008 meeting as written. VOTE: 6-0-0
Discussion – Neighborhood Overlay District
Vice-Chairman Winters distributed copies of revised language for the NOD. Revisions were made to the minimum setback (0’ to 35’), footnote 11 (no structure shall be located closer than 10’ from any existing or proposed road), and density. It was agreed to discuss this at the January 5 meeting with Chairman Napoli present.
Discussion – Recent Multi-Board Meeting
Member Magauran described the December 8 multi-Board workshop meeting conducted by the Affordable Housing Trust. EA Fish, the developer chosen for the expansion of Little Neck Village, is considering an affordable housing development on County Road and was seeking input from Town Boards and Commissions.
He announced that the Trust is seeking a new member as Rev. MacFarlane will be moving out of state in January.
Moved by Member Ryder and seconded by Member Gonsalves to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. VOTE: 6-0-0
Respectfully submitted,
Jay Ryder, Clerk
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