The regularly scheduled meeting of the Millbury Planning Board was held on Monday, March 23, 2009, at 7:15 p.m., in the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA. Chairman Richard Gosselin presided.
Present: Rusty Valery, Brian Stowell, Richard Gosselin, Jeffrey Markarian, Anna Lewandowski, Associate Member Peter Caruso, Jr.
Town Planner Laurie Connors was absent.
7:15 p.m. Hilltop Estates Mylar and Covenant Endorsement
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Jeffrey Markarian to approve the covenant dated March 12, 2009, prepared for Easthill Enterprises, plan entitled “Hilltop Estates, Definitive Subdivision, Millbury, Massachusetts”, motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Jeffrey Markarian to approve the plan entitled “Hilltop Estates, Definitive Subdivision, Millbury, Massachusetts”, dated October 30, 2009, last revised on January 22, 2009, motion carried unanimously.
Minutes
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Jeffrey Markarian, to approve the minutes of February 23, 2009, with a spelling correction on page 5, motion carried unanimously.
7:30 p.m. Stratford Village Major Modification Public Hearing
Clerk Valery read the public hearing notice.
Andrew Liston, Thompson-Liston was present. Applicant is seeking to eliminate the over 55 age restriction, and to add a playground and a bus shelter. He stated that the plan will be revised to conform with comments from Town Planner Connors and DPW Director McGarry. The playground will be installed when the project is 50% complete. He submitted a rendering of the proposed bus shelter and playground. A chain link fence will be added around the playground.
Mrs. Lewandowski asked about additional parking spaces. There are two additional per unit, plus at least 34 additional parking spaces in various areas within the project. She also asked about snow storage and the creation of a homeowner’s association. Mr. Liston advised that a loader will have to be involved to remove snow, a homeowner’s association will be in place. In addition, mailboxes will be located at the entrance of the project.
Mr. Gosselin asked about the number of bedrooms and was told that they will be 2 – 3. He questioned parking for each unit. Mr. Liston advised that each unit also had a two car garage, as well as room for two additional parking spaces in the driveway. Mr. Gosselin wants motor homes, motorcycle storage and campers prohibited from overnight parking. Mr. Gosselin would like to limit the amount of snow left on site, with additional snow to be removed.
Mr. Valery read the March 23, 2009 DPW comment letter.
Mrs. Lewandowski asked for additional landscaping around the detention basin fenced areas, granite curbing and concrete sidewalks.
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Jeffrey Markarian, to continue the public hearing to April 13, 2009 at 8:00 p.m., motion carried unanimously.
The Board would like comments from the Police and Fire Chiefs (there will be more people and activity there now).
8:00 p.m. Goretti’s Minor Modification
Chuck Bomely was present on behalf of Mark Goretti. One parking space at the receiving area has been eliminated, an island with a raised rumble strip was created, parking is still four cars over the minimum parking requirement. Plan has been updated to incorporate Tighe & Bond comments. An easement for the bike trail can be worked out.
Mrs. Lewandowski asked if the entrance could be relocated around the corner, it is too close to the delivery area. Mr. Gosselin asked if an additional entrance could be added in the area where the beer and wine is located. Mr. Goretti responded by saying that this would be cost prohibitive, it is a small market already constructed. He will work on delivery times and add no parking signs in the delivery area.
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Rusty Valery to accept the plan entitled “Renovations and Alterations to the Existing Goretti’s Supermarket, One Providence Street, Millbury, MA” dated January 29, 2009, prepared by Plan B Retail Design & Project Management, LLC, 12 Goose Lane, Tolland, CT, and the property owner shall deed an easement for the purpose of constructing the Blackstone River Bikeway, motion carried unanimously.
8:15 p.m. Ladyslipper Lane, Public Hearing, cont.
Ralph Romano, Global Engineering, was present. He asked the Board if the perc tests can be completed later in the spring, would the Board consider adding this as a condition of approval. Concrete bounds will be added to the plan.
Mr. Gosselin identified a problem with the property line with Auburn. He wants a POL on line for a fact, done by a surveyor, or have GPS units set up town bounds. Mr. Romano asked if the reference to the Auburn town line could be labeled approximate and Mr. Gosselin said no.
Peter McKeon, 54 Stowe Road spoke in favor of the project, blacktop is at a minimum, and there is no need for sidewalks or additional lights, and opposed a runoff basin which would increase mosquitoes. The project is considerate of abutters, there is a small number of lots on a large parcel of land.
Mrs. Lewandowski asked if any taxes for this land were paid to Auburn, the answer was no.
Mr. Romano reviewed the waivers and March 20, 2009 comments from Tighe & Bond. Outstanding issues include the town line location, catch basin location, adding concrete bounds to lot corners. The Board will consider the lighting request.
Mr. Stowell asked if the fire department is going to require a cistern. No comment from the fire chief has been received yet. The Board will contact him for a response to this question.
Motion by Rusty Valery, seconded by Brian Stowell to continue the public hearing to April 13, 2009 at 8:30 p.m., motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Gosselin declared a five minute recess.
9:00 p.m. 26 Sycamore Street, Public Hearing, cont.
Kevin Parvin was present and advised that the traffic study has not been completed yet, the site may have to be re-designed, it will take another 60 days to complete. He is aware that the members of the Planning Board will change due to the upcoming election.
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Jeffrey Markarian to continue the public hearing to April 13, 2009 at 9:15 p.m., motion carried unanimously.
Other Business
- Mrs. Lewandowski told the Board that she received a call from someone on Taft Circle regarding the foundation on lot 14. She was told that the foundation is on filled land, it is left open and there are no hay bales there. The Building Inspector will be contacted for an inspection.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Brian Stowell, seconded by Rusty Valery, motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan M. Dean
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