TOWN OF MARION
PLANNING BOARD
March 2, 2009
MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter Winters, Vice-Chairman
Julia Deane Crowley
Thomas Magauran
Steve Gonsalves
Jay Ryder, Clerk
Patricia McArdle
MEMBERS ABSENT: Joseph Napoli, Chairman
BOARD SECRETARY: Debra Paiva
ALSO PRESENT: Kathleen Sylvia
Attorney Patrick Matthews
Steve Grima
Drew Jeffrey
Commencement – Vice-Chairman Winters called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
Discussion – 156 Front Street – Kathleen Sylvia
Ms. Sylvia was present for this discussion and was represented by Attorney Matthews. She is planning to open a personal services medical spa at 156 Front Street. After discussion it was agreed that two Special Permits (personal services use, parking reduction) will be required. Ms. Sylvia was told an engineered plan will not be required but was requested to provide a plan indicating what parking areas will be allocated for her space. She was also asked to provide information relative to the hours of operation and how many employees and clients are anticipated to use the parking area.
Old/New Business
Discussion – 2015 Oversight Committee
Steve Grima and Drew Jeffrey were present for this discussion. Mr. Grima said the 2015 Oversight Committee is new and the members are the facilitators of the recommendations of the Marion 2015 Committee. Members of the new committee are Mr. Grima (Chair), Mr. Jeffrey, Jim Weinberg, Dr. Kemp, Lee Hayes, Sherman Briggs, Member Magauran and Chairman Napoli. Mr. Grima and Mr. Jeffrey offered assistance to the Board; specifically, to act as liaisons to other Boards, committees and groups in an effort to gather support for the Neighborhood Overlay District.
Vice-Chairman Winters thanked them for their offer and said the Board looked forward to working with their committee in the future.
Discussion – Point Road/NSTAR Tree Cutting
Vice-Chairman Winters said he has been informed that approximately 400 trees on Point Road are proposed to be cut down. Member Crowley said she was informed by Mr. Dawson that this will be discussed at the Board of Selectmen meeting on March 17. After discussion it was agreed to research a scenic road bylaw.
Discussion – Neighborhood Overlay District
Vice-Chairman Winters said he had received a request to add another property to the overlay. Board members reviewed and discussed the revised map. Member Magauran said the 2015 Oversight Committee has suggested including more of the Village area in the NOD; another suggestion was to present the NOD at Special Town Meeting in the fall with 2015-related amendments.
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Member McArdle and seconded by Member Gonsalves to approve the minutes of the February 17, 2009 meeting. VOTE: 6-0-0
Discussion – Dunkin Donuts
Member Magauran said the ZBA will be discussing on March 5 the possible changes to the Dunkin Donuts site plan. Vice-Chairman Winters said he and Attorney Witten had discussed having a speed bump in lieu of the gate discussed at the February 17 meeting.
Board members were informed that two of the required architectural elevations still have not been submitted. It was agreed that a letter will be sent reminding the applicant of the requirement.
Discussion – 53G Consultant
The procurement law relative to 53G consultants was briefly discussed. It was agreed to place this on the April 6 meeting agenda.
Moved by Member McArdle and seconded by Member Gonsalves to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. VOTE: 6-0-0
Respectfully submitted,
Jay Ryder, Clerk
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