The regularly scheduled meeting of the Millbury Planning Board was held on Monday, March 12, 2007, at 7:15 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA. Chairman William Borowski presided.
Present: Rusty Valery, Anna Lewandowski, William Borowski, Richard Gosselin, Brian Stowell.
7:15 p.m. Curve Street ANR Plan
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Richard Gosselin, to approve the ANR plan of land on Curve Street, owned by Michael L. Mazzilli, dated December 20, 2006, motion carried unanimously.
7:20 p.m. Autumn Gate Circle ANR Plan
This plan is submitted to correct the original ANR Plan for Autumn Gate Circle, Lots 1-4. One submission waiver is requested, which requires three existing monuments be shown on the plan. In this case, the four lots are within a new subdivision which is under construction. Therefore, there are no existing monuments to show on the plan.
Motion by Rusty Valery, seconded by Richard Gosselin, to approve the Autumn Gate Circle ANR Plan, prepared for and owned by Autumn Gate Estates, LLC, dated February 23, 2007, motion carried unanimously.
7:30 p.m. Zoning Bylaw Articles Public Hearing
Rusty Valery read the public hearing notice. Town Planner Connors reviewed the proposed revisions with the Board.
Comments from the public included:
· Richard Valentino asked for an explanation as to the difference between the multifamily bylaw and the accessory use bylaw, and suggested that the Board clarify the quota section 46.2.5 to state that the permits would be issued on a first come first served basis.
· Scott Mueller identified what he believed to be conflicts with the assisted living bylaw.
· Robert Prytko explained the petitioned article to identify a portion of McCracken Road as a scenic road.
Mr. Stowell advised the Board that scenic road sign designations should not be placed in a way that would misinterpret the actual street name. This becomes a safety issue with emergency personnel.
The Planning Board will schedule another public hearing on further revisions to the bylaws on its April 9, 2007 agenda, at 8:30 p.m.
The Board took the following action on the proposed amendments, copies of which are attached hereto for further reference:
1. Motion to recommend the amendment to Section 12.44, Contents and Scope of Application by Anna Lewandowski, seconded by Rusty Valery, motion carried unanimously.
2. Motion to recommend the amendment to Section 14.11 Planning Board
Authority by Rusty Valery, seconded by Brian Stowell, motion carried
unanimously.
3. Motion to recommend the amendment to Sections 23, 24 and 25 (Earth Removal) by Rusty Valery, seconded by Brian Stowell, motion carried unanimously.
4. Motion to recommend the amendment to Section 23.2 by Rusty Valery, seconded by Brian Stowell, motion carried unanimously.
5. Motion to recommend the amendment to Section 46 by Rusty Valery, seconded by Brian Stowell, motion carried unanimously.
6. Motion to recommend the amendment to Sections 22, 23, 24, 25 (Assisted Living Establishment) by Rusty Valery, seconded by Brian Stowell, motion carried unanimously.
7. Motion to recommend the amendment to Article 5 Definitions to include the definition for Assisted Living Facility, and to further modify by identifying the language as defined in 651 CMR 12.02 by Anna Lewandowski, seconded by Brian Stowell, motion carried unanimously.
8. Motion to recommend the amendment to Article 4 Special Regulations by inserting Section 42, Assisted Living Facility, by Rusty Valery, seconded by Brian Stowell, motion carried unanimously.
9. Motion to recommend the approval of the petition to designate a portion of McCracken Road as a scenic road, from the Auburn Town line to the intersection with Greenwood Street, as modified, by Rusty Valery, seconded by Anna Lewandowski, motion carried unanimously.
No action was taken on the amendment to insert a new Post-Construction Stormwater Management of New Developments and Redevelopments.
Chairman Borowski declared a two minute recess.
8:30 p.m. Worcester Telegram & Gazette Site Plan Review Public Hearing
Clerk Valery read the public hearing notice.
Attorney Robert Longden, attorney for the Telegram & Gazette provided a summary to the Board, and introduced the applicants and the applicants’ team. Aerial photos were provided for reference. This is an expansion of the existing building to accommodate the relocation of the Westboro Globe Direct facility to Millbury. Applicant proposes to construct a 32,557 sf addition, containing a warehouse, press and garage. Parking will increase by 49 spaces, to 221. Loading spaces will increase from 15 to 20. Traffic and signage were discussed.
Clerk Valery read letters from the Police Chief and Building Inspector who had no issue with this project, and from Fire Chief Rudge who advised that a fire alarm system is being addressed by the applicant.
Attorney Longden advised the Board that all items in Graves Engineering letter dated March 6, 2007 and all comments form Town Planner Connors will be addressed.
Public comments:
· Scott Mueller, Primrose Lane advised that he sees employees being dropped off at the end of the cul-de-sac, and they walk to the Industrial Park from there. He would like this addressed.
Waivers:
1. Motion to grant a waiver from Section 12.44.f.1 Traffic Impact Assessment by Rusty Valery, seconded by Brian Stowell, motion carried unanimously.
2. Motion to grant a waiver from Section 12.44.c Isometric Line Drawing by Rusty Valery, seconded by Brian Stowell, motion carried unanimously.
The Board will discuss the decision at its April 9, 2007 meeting, at 7:15 p.m.
9:00 p.m. Cronin Brook Heights Discussion about Curb Height
Mr. Bob McKie was present and updated the Board on hydrology issues and mitigation efforts and installation timeline for streetlights.
Discussion ensued as to the curb reveal and repairs to areas which are less than the required 6 inches. It was agreed that 76 feet of roadway sections with less than 3 inches of reveal will be repaired now (60 feet at 12 Cronin Brook Way and 16 feet at undeveloped lot #19). The absolute minimum that will be allowed will be 3 ¾” reveal. Mrs. Lewandowski disagreed with this decision.
Mr. McKie then asked if the Earth Removal Bylaw would apply to the repairs to the gabion wall, as more than 500 yards of material will be dug up and then replaced. He was advised to contact Joe Coggans, Chair of the Earth Removal Board.
Other Business:
· Rusty Valery read letter dated March 31, 2007 from the Board of Selectmen, appointing Mr. Scott Mueller as Associate Member to the Planning Board.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Rusty Valery, seconded by Richard Gosselin, motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan M. Dean
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