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The regularly scheduled meeting of the Millbury Planning Board was held on Monday, June 25, 2012, at 7:15 p.m., in the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA. Chairman Richard Gosselin presided.
Present: Richard Gosselin, Anna Lewandowski, Jeffrey Markarian, Paul Piktelis, Alan Linkevich, Alternate Member Michael Georges
7:15 p.m. Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes of June 11, 2012, by Alan Linkevich, seconded by Jeffrey Markarian, motion carried unanimously.
7:20 p.m. Oakes Circle Subdivision Discussion
Town Planner Connors advised that Town Meeting approved the use of the $99,000 to complete Oakes Circle. There is a list of remaining issues to address, and it is not certain that the bond money will be sufficient to complete all the work. Mr. Gosselin suggested that the condominium owners be invited to the next Planning Board meeting so that they may discuss their priorities. The Board agreed.
7:30 p.m. 16 South Main Street, Fidelity/VFW, Public Hearing, cont.
Al Collins was present to represent Fidelity Bank. He reviewed the outstanding issues from the last meeting:
- Bikepath: Fidelity will work with the Planning Board and build the pathway according to the plan design, altering it if necessary
- Sidewalk on South Main Street: Fidelity will construct the missing piece
- Armory Park: hope to work with UMass Amherst to design and construct; it was also suggested that the Boy Scouts and DPW might be solicited
- Archeologist will remain on site to oversee construction in sensitive areas, Mass and local Historic Commissions will also be involved
- Granite curbing: would like to use integral concrete curbing
- Sign: will comply with bylaw at a height of 72”
- Flooding on abutter’s property: cannot stop this, the detention system cannot take on water from other properties, but will slope their site away from the area which will help a little
Clerk Jeff Markarian read the following into record:
- Letter dated June 19, 2012 from Ranger Arning in support of project and expressing willingness to help
- Email dated June 22, 2012 from Conservation Commission, approval has been granted, if plan changes applicant must return
- Letter from DPW Director stating that applicant is to replace existing discharge pipe, maintenance will be the responsibility of the applicant
- June 25, 2012 comments from Jacob Nunemacker, State Fire Marshall, addressing sprinkler system design, site access, turning radius and additional fire hydrant
Brian Millisci, engineer, Whitman & Bingham, advised that he spoke with the Fire Chief, most issues will be addressed during the building permit process, will add the fire hydrant and shrink the proposed island to improve access and turning radius – these will be added to the proposed conditions as numbers e and f. They will work with DPW on the replacement of the 30” drain pipe and on a maintenance agreement.
Sign will be front lit, not internally lit, enough lighting will be on in the evening for the ATM machine, lights will be on timers, which they will be able to override.
Chairman Gosselin opened the meeting to the public.
Ranger Chuck Arning was present in support of the project, identifying it as a significant historic site.
Al Collins advised that the archeological survey completed by John Milner Associates for the bikeway should still be completed and made public, however, the Masschusetts office has been closed.
Cynthia Burr, 7 Maple Street, Chair of the Millbury Historic Commission was very pleased with the way the applicant is addressing the historic elements of the project.
Regarding the waiver for curbing, member Paul Piktelis stated that he went to several of Fidelity’s other locations and the concrete curbing seemed to work well there.
Motion to close the public hearing by Anna Lewandowski, seconded by Jeff Markarian, motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jeff Markarian, seconded by Paul Piktelis, to approve waiver from Section 12.44(a) Plan Scale: The Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plan shall be drawn to a scale of 1”=30’ in order to show the notes and plan on the same sheet, motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jeff Markarian, seconded by Paul Piktelis, to approve waiver from Section 12.44(f) Traffic Impact Analysis: The Applicant shall not be required to submit a full traffic analysis as it is believed that South Main Street is of adequate construction standards to handle existing and proposed traffic activity, motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jeff Markarian, seconded by Paul Piktelis, to approve waiver from Section 12.45(o) Curbing: Concrete curbing shall be installed in front of walkways abutting the building. Granite curbing shall be installed at the driveway entrances and along the pavement edge adjacent to the Blackstone River, motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jeff Markarian, seconded by Paul Piktelis, to approve the plan entitled “Proposed Site Plan for #16 South Main Street in Millbury, Massachusetts, Assessors Map 53, Lot 198, March 2012”, prepared by Whitman & Bingham Associates, 510 Mechanic Street, Leominster, MA, dated March 27, 2012 and last revised April 26, 2012”, with conditions a – aa, as modified and as discussed, motion carried unanimously.
8:20 p.m. 54/56 Canal Street, Minor Modification
The Board reviewed the parking plan to determine the number of spaces required for the number of seats proposed.
Town Planner Connors advised that outdoor seating will be used in the summer months, and those seats will be moved inside for the remaining months, so that the actual number of seats will not change. One parking space has been designated for the upstairs, as it is only for the owner’s office and storage. A total of 23 parking spaces are defined. 10 spaces are for retail, 13 are for the Ice Cream Parlor.
Motion by Jeff Markarian, seconded by Paul Piktelis, to approve the minor modification to the parking layout on plan entitled “Proposed Modifications to 54 & 56 Canal Street”, prepared by CEG engineering, dated 6/21/12, and seating plans for first floor layout and second floor layout dated 6/21/12, prepared by CEG engineering,motion modified to include the condition that architect stamps approved plans, motion carried unanimously.
Other Business
- Mrs. Lewandowski would like an update on the DEP action regarding the Dunkin Donuts site
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Alan Linkevich, seconded by Paul Piktelis, motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan M. Dean
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