TOWN OF MARION
PLANNING BOARD
November 2, 2009
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Magauran, Chairman
Joseph Napoli, Vice-Chairman
John Sweeney, Clerk
Patricia McArdle
Julia Deane Crowley
Jay Ryder
Steve Gonsalves
ALSO PRESENT: Lucy Napoli
Ricky Pursley
Eunice Manduca
Jeff Oakes
Toby Burr
Commencement – Chairman Magauran called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. and explained meeting procedure.
Discussion – 20 Year Bond Requirement
Board members discussed conditions requiring maintenance or performance bonds – the Treasurer has indicated that cash is preferable to bonds.
Moved by Member Crowley and seconded by Vice-Chairman Napoli to suspend the regular meeting and open the public hearing for Burr Brothers Boats. 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 (approximately 10,000 square foot) building. The replacement building (approximately 22,400 square feet) is proposed to be in the same location.
Comments from the Fire Chief were reviewed and discussed; the applicant has agreed to incorporate the recommendations of the Fire Chief into the site plan.
Moved by Member McArdle and seconded by Vice-Chairman Napoli to close the public hearing and resume the regular meeting. VOTE: 7-0-0
Mr. Burr agreed to submit a letter extending the process to December 8, 2009.
Old/New Business
Discussion - Approval of Minutes
Moved by Vice-Chairman Napoli and seconded by Member Ryder to approve the minutes of the October 19 meeting as written. VOTE: 7-0-0
Discussion – Enforcement of FEMA regulations
Attorney Witten has suggested that the bylaw be revised to provide ConCom jurisdiction to enforce FEMA regulations; currently, no local Board or Commission is responsible for enforcement of FEMA regulations.
Moved by Member McArdle and seconded by Member Gonsalves to adjourn. VOTE: 7-0-0
Respectfully submitted,
John Sweeney, Clerk
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