TOWN OF MARION 
PLANNING BOARD 
October 19, 2009 
 
MEMBERS PRESENT:        Thomas Magauran, Chairman 
Joseph Napoli, Vice-Chairman 
John Sweeney, Clerk 
        Patricia McArdle (7:25 p.m.) 
        Julia Deane Crowley  
Jay Ryder 
Steve Gonsalves 
BOARD SECRETARY:        Debra Paiva 
ALSO PRESENT:           Lucy Napoli 
                                Steve Grima 
                                Jeffrey Oakes 
                                Toby Burr 
                                Lincoln Miller 
 
Commencement – Chairman Magauran called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. and explained meeting procedure. 
 
Discussion – Steve Grima – Baldwin Brothers 
Member McArdle joined the meeting during this discussion. 
Review of the 2007 approval and conditions revealed that the following required items have not been submitted: 
Site Plan Condition #4 – Bond for the continued operation and maintenance of the drainage/stormwater management system 
Moved by Vice-Chairman Napoli and seconded by Member Ryder that the Board get a bond amount from the engineer to what is an appropriate amount, with some logic behind that, and also from Town Counsel as to the appropriate form.  VOTE:  7-0-0 
Site Plan Condition #10 – Bond for the maintenance of the landscaping  
Moved by Vice-Chairman Napoli and seconded by Member Ryder that the applicant, within 30 days, present a bond in the amount of $2000 valid through October, 2011 to maintain the landscaping on the property is such a form as to be consistent with the Board’s prior bonds or subject to approval by the Board.  VOTE:  7-0-0 
Site Plan Condition #12 – Bond for the maintenance and periodic repair of the sidewalk   
It was noted that the applicant was granted an extension for the construction of the sidewalk; the extension will expire in June, 2010.  An as-built plan was also required, but due to the extension it has not yet been submitted.   
Moved by Vice-Chairman Napoli and seconded by Member Ryder that a maintenance bond for the continued maintenance of the sidewalks in the amount of $3000 be put in place as of such time that the sidewalks are completed but no later than June, 2010, unless a further extension for the sidewalk is granted by the Board, in which case it would be prior to the lapse of that period the bond would be required to be in place or as soon as the sidewalk is completed.  VOTE:  7-0-0 
 
Continued Public Hearing – Site Plan Review – Burr Brothers Boats, Inc., Front Street, c/o CLE Engineering 
Toby Burr was present and represented by Jeff Oakes.   
The application is for the removal and replacement of an existing (approx. 10,000 square foot) building; the replacement building will be approximately 22,400 square feet.   The existing gravel parking area is proposed to be paved. 
During the discussion Mr. Oakes described the proposed stormwater treatment and comments from Field Engineering were reviewed. 
Mr. Burr agreed to a condition requiring that he provide a copy of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan; any subsequent updates will also be required to be submitted to the Board.   
Moved by Vice-Chairman Napoli and seconded by Member Ryder to continue the public hearing to November 2 at 7:30 p.m.  VOTE:  7-0-0 
 
Old/New Business 
Discussion – Chief Miller – Police Station  
Chief Miller submitted sample of the materials and colors proposed for the siding, trim, and roof of the new police station. 
Moved by Vice-Chairman Napoli and seconded by Member Ryder to approve the colors as submitted.  VOTE:  7-0-0         
 
Discussion - Build-Out Analysis (prepared by Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program)  
The Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program has prepared a build-out analysis for the 2015 Committee; copies were provided to the Planning Board.  Attorney Witten has indicated that his build-out analysis will be complete by the November 16 Planning meeting.   
 
Discussion – Approval of minutes 
Moved by Member McArdle and seconded by Vice-Chairman Napoli to approve the minutes of the October 5 meeting.  VOTE:  6-0-1 (Chairman Magauran abstained) 
 
Discussion – Revised Procedures for Comprehensive Permits 
The Zoning Board of Appeals is revising their procedure for Comprehensive Permits; the public hearing will open October 29.  Chairman Magauran encouraged Board members to attend the public hearing.      
Moved by Member Ryder and seconded by Vice-Chairman Napoli at 8:20 p.m. to adjourn.  VOTE:  7-0-0 
   
Respectfully submitted, 
 
 
 
John Sweeney, Clerk 
 
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