TOWN OF MARION
PLANNING BOARD
APRIL 26, 2010
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Magauran, Chairman
Vice-Chairman Napoli
Pat McArdle
John Sweeney, Clerk
Julia Deane Crowley
Steve Gonsalves
Jay Ryder
BOARD SECRETARY: Terri Santos
ALSO PRESENT: Laura Pedulla
Ricky Pursley
Eunice Manduca
Louis Bettencourt
Commencement – Chairman Magauran called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. and explained meeting procedure.
Chairman Magauran explained why the public hearings scheduled on the Zoning Amendment Changes were cancelled for the evening. Rather than rushing the Warrant through for Spring Town Meeting it was decided to pull the language. The goal is to improve upon what has been achieved so far and present at Fall Town Meeting.
Discussion Item - Draft Report of the Marion Housing Needs Assessment (Copy of report in the Planning Board Office) – Chairman Magauran explained that it was important for each board to approve the report. After discussion comments were made to Consultant Karen Sunnarberg in response to her questions listed in the draft report.
Member Crowley asked if Representative Strauss could come to a board meeting to discuss 40B.
Member Crowley moved to invite State Representative Strauss and anyone running for that office during the Fall Election to a Planning Board meeting to discuss 40B seconded Member Gonsalves.
VOTE: 6-1-0 (Member Sweeney Opposed)
Member Napoli motioned to approve the draft report of the Marion Housing Needs Assessment, and to thank them for their hard work, Member Ryder seconded.
VOTE 7-0-0
Old/New Business
Release of Bond - Dunkin Doughnuts, 406 Wareham Street for paving.
Member McArdle motioned to authorize release of the $10,000 bond obligation seconded by Member Napoli subject to building inspector which had been done.
VOTE 7-0-0
Comments to Board of Selectmen regarding Commercial Shellfish Aquaculture - It was discussed if Town should put up for bid, tax or permit areas of the harbor. Concern was raised that there are too many questions and more information was needed. It was determined that they should have someone inform the Board on how the town could benefit from the Commercial Farming.
Motion by member Napoli to recommend a one year moratorium on new shell fishing farms to get better educated on management of commercial licenses, seconded by Member Gonsalves.
VOTE 7-0-0
Minutes – Motion made by Member Napoli to approve the minutes for March 22, 2010, seconded by inaudible
Vote: 6-0-1. (Member McArdle abstained.)
Approval of Bills – Motioned by Member Ryder to pay the four bills to the Wanderer for Legal Notices Regarding Public hearings for the NOD in the amounts of $30.00, $68.00, $66.00 and $20.00 and seconded by member Crowley.
VOTE: 7-0-0
The Public Hearing Notice was read into records.
PUBLIC HEARING-Site Plan Review-Sardinha Family Trust, 454 Wareham Street c/o Jack O’Leary
Two documents presented, Chairman Magauran confirmed May 11, 2010 as date decision needs to be made by the board. It was explained that a formal written extension would be needed to go past that decision date.
Mr. O’Leary said they would like to stick with the decision date of May 11, the Planning Board Meeting being on the 10th.
Jack O’Leary itemized the following responses to written comments from Town Engineer, Ken Motta as follows:
1. Property Line Information Not Shown on Plans – Mr. O’Leary said that Merrill has supplied another plan which shows legible property lines.
2. Order of Conditions by Conservation Committee - Agreed on.
3. Exterior Lights - Mr. O’Leary provided specifications for the Glare Buster 1000 flood light. It was questioned what the height they should be and will Town Engineer to give height guidance.
4. Combination of the Two Separate Parcels - Mr. O'Leary explained that an ANR Plan would not be appropriate to join the parcels Land court procedures must be followed Chairman Magauran stated that town counsel would be consulted on what the best option would be.
5. Alternatives to the Existing Front Parking Layout – The applicant is not proposing any changes.
Chairman Magauran stated that the board would take in to consideration when putting together conditions. Town Counsel suggested applicant submit Mass Highway approval of curb cuts. Would like to submit before hand to make it easier. The alternatives should provide sidewalk, tree strip on side so curb cuts done so very little possibility of backing on to route 6.
Mr. O’Leary stated would pass onto information onto applicant.
6. Existing Curb Cut to the Rear Parking not in Compliance - Applicant feels is a grandfathered situation and is not a problem. Chairman Magauran stated that the board would speak with mass highway and would like to see brought up to current standards.
7. Landscaping Details not Provided - Landscaping details are shown on revised plan. Abutting neighbor requested no screening on side. Submitting the plan shown as a landscaping plan. Mr. O’Leary stated that are submitting the plan shown as a landscaping plan. If would like on the side can put into conditions.
Chairman Magauran expressed concern that neighbors property could sell to new owner. It is a requirement that all commercial properties are screened from residential.
8. Agreed
9. Side Walk Extension – Applicant feels cannot be accomplished with out interfering with access to parking. Will be conditioned.
10. Dumpster Pad Location not Shown - A dumpster pad was added to the final plan should future need arise.
11. Agreed
Chairman Magauran suggested asking applicant to do a written extension to the 24 of May to get the information and language together.
Mr. O’Leary said would pass recommendation along to applicant, did not think applicant would want to extend.
Moved by Member Ryder and seconded by Member Napoli to continue the public hearing to Monday May 10 at 7:30 p.m.
VOTE 5-0-0
NOTE-Member Gonsalves and Member McArdle recused
Moved by Member Gonsalves and seconded by Member Crowley to adjourn.
VOTE 6-0-0 Unanimous
Respectfully submitted,
John Sweeney, Clerk
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