The regularly scheduled meeting of the Millbury Planning Board was held on Monday, July 9, 2007, at 7:15 p.m. in the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA. Chair Anna Lewandowski presided.
Present: Rusty Valery, Anna Lewandowski, Brian Stowell, Richard Gosselin, Scott Mueller
7:20 p.m. ANR West Main Street, Kent Stowe
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Richard Gosslein, to approve plan of land in Millbury, MA, Lots A & B, West Main Street, owned by Kent A. Stowe, prepared by GE Smith Land Surveying, dated June 13, 2007, motion carried unanimously.
7:30 p.m. Shoppes At Blackstone Valley
Albert Rocco, Manger of the Shoppes At Blackstone Valley, addressed the Board, requesting a modification to the Site Plan Review Special Permit, to include the re-location of kiosk signage and the addition of stairs at the Longhorn Steakhouse location.
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Richard Gosselin, to approve the minor modification allowing the installation of an exterior stair layout as depicted on the attached drawing by Carter & Burgess dated June 7, 2005, last revised on June 14, 2005, (Drawing Number A101L). The Board’s approval was conditional upon the requirement that an illuminated pedestrian crosswalk also be constructed. All construction is to be completed by September 15, 2007. The stairs shall be located on the hillside to the right of the Longhorn Steakhouse.
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Rusty Valery, to approve the minor modification allowing a revision to the December 11, 2006 modification to the Special Permits, which allowed the installation of illuminated freestanding signs in four locations. The Board modified the requirement that the signs located at the Staples and the Verizon/Barnes & Noble locations be constructed a minimum of ten (10) feet from the sidewalk, and approved the revised location of six (6) feet from the curb, as depicted on the attached drawing by Metro Sign & Awning, dated May 10, 2007 (Drawing Number 06-1117C2). Approval is conditional upon the requirement that the sign locations comply with ADA requirements.
Other Business
· Town Planner Connors advised the Board the no cost technical assistance is available from CMRPC and requested authorization to file an application by the August 1,2 007 deadline. The Board ageed.
· Autumn Gate Estates: The Board will request the developer to appear at the August 13, 2007 meeting, at 9:00 p.m., to address the status of the project, in particular, the construction of the retaining wall.
7:45 p.m. Parvin Construction Pre-application Meeting for Multi-family Development
Kevin Parvin presented his proposal for multifamily development He is proposing five units along Sycamore Street and 5 additional units on a paved roadway behind the first five units. The present house is to be restored. Three units will be allocated to affordable housing.
The Board had the following comments:
· Include 83 datum and monumentation on the plan
· Comply with the 30’ height restriction
· Proximity to present house location is questionable, address this
Other Business
· The Board will review the proposed Housing Plan and be prepared to discuss it at the next meeting.
8:15 p.m. Boucher Definitive Plan – North Main Street
Jim Boucher addressed the Board, with Holland Shaw, from Heritage Design. Two additional lots will be created. Sewer lines and laterals were installed, and a frontage variance for the lot containing the present home has been received from the Board of Appeals. The lot has 100 feet of frontage, however contains a 20’ utility easement. Rusty Valery read the waiver request letters dated June 11 and 12, 2007, submitted by Heritage Design.
Mr. Valery read letter from the Sewer Commission dated July 9, 2007, identifying the location of the sewer line that services this property.
There was no public comment.
Motion to close the public hearing by Rusty Valery, seconded by Brian Stowell, motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Rusty Valery, to grant the frontage waiver , motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Rusty Valery, to grant waiver from definitive plan requirements, motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Rusty Valery, to approve the definitive subdivision plan prepared for James P. & Rita M. Boucher, dated June 11,2 007, prepared by Heritage Design, with conditions a – c as itemized on the Certificate of Approval, motion carried unanimously.
Chair Lewandowski declared a five minute recess.
8:55 p.m. Cronin Brook Lot Releases
Mr. McKie submitted a June 11, 2007 status update and reviewed it with the Board.
Rusty Valery read letter from Michael D. Maroni, Engineer, regarding the retaining wall.
Mrs. Lewandowski itemized her concerns with the project, which included paving over existing pavement along the bike path, installation of street lights, and the construction of the gabian wall.
Mr. Valery asked if anyone from the audience would like to speak. Mr. and Mrs. Darling advised the Board that improvements to the subdivision have been made, however, work on their yard has not been completed. Sean Mckenzie advised the Board that he would grade the yard, and repair the driveway by August 15, 2007.
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Richard Gosselin to release lots 4 & 15 as shown on plan entitled “Cronin Brook Heights, Definitive Subdivision Plan located in the Town of Millbury, Massachusetts”, as last amended on October 10, 2000, motion failed on a 2-3-0 vote. Anna Lewandowski, Rusty Valery and Scott Mueller were opposed.
Motion by Scott Mueller, seconded by Brian Stowell to release lot 4 as shown on plan entitled “Cronin Brook Heights, Definitive Subdivision Plan located in the Town of Millbury, Massachusetts”, as last amended on October 10, 2000and to require a status report and/or completion by August 13, 2007 of the following items:
· Installation of street lights
· Repairs to Darling property
· Completion of work on roadway shoulders
· Completion and inspection of the bike path
· Completion of the gabian wall
Work is to be completed by August 13, 2007.
Motion carried on a 3-2-0 vote. Anna Lewandowski and Rusty Valery were opposed.
9:35 p.m. McCracken Meadows Public Hearing, cont.
Member Scott Mueller was not present at the June 25, 2007 meeting. He read an affidavit stating that all evidence has been reviewed, including the video recording.
Attorney Finkelstein was present on behalf of the applicant. Heritage Design reviewed the revised plan, cut and fill volumes, and the three foot gravel strip along the cul de sac.
Rusty Valery read letter from Ronald DeSantis, Inspector of Buildings, indicating that he had no comment at his time.
Robert Prytko of 87 McCracken Road, stated that this project was not in harmony with the area, and questioned the one septic system design.
Rusty Valery read e-mail from Brad Lange, acting DPW Director, which indicated that he had no issue with the plans.
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Rusty Valery, to close the public hearing, motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Rusty Valery to grant a partial waiver from Section 6.05.3, tree location over 12” in diameter, motion carried unanimously. Upon completion of clearing for the roadway right-of-way, but prior to clearing for each lot, the developer and town planner shall walk the site, identify and mark the significant trees within 20 feet of the right-of-way, keeping in mind driveway and house locations, these trees shall be preserved.
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Rusty Valery to grant a wavier from Section 7.02.4d, dead end street, to use a 120’ property line diameter, with a 52’ island diameter to reduce impervious area, motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Brian Stowell to grant approval of the waiver of Section 6.01 n, test pit borings along center road line, there was no second. Waiver denied.
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Richard Gosselin, to grant a modification of the definitive plan dated April 6, 2007, last revised on June 28, 2007, prepared by Heritage Design Group, as shown on the Notice of Decision on Modification of Approval dated July 9, 2007, motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Rusty Valery to grant a modification to the Open Space Special Permit under Section 14.11 (f), with conditions as shown on the Notice of Decision dated July 9, 2007, motion carried unanimously.
9:50 p.m. Mangano Estates Public Hearing, cont.
Rusty Valery read letter from Hannigan Engineering requesting a continuation of the public hearing from July 9, 2007 to July 23, 2007. Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Rusty Valery to grant the continuation of the public hearing to July 23, 2007 at 9:15 p.m., motion carried unanimously.
9:55 p.m. Gale /Greiciunas Definitive Plan Public Hearing, cont.
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Rusty Valery to continue the public hearing to 7:15 p.m. on August 13, 2007, motion carried unanimously.
Other Business: Continuation of Discussion on Housing Plan
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Richard Gosselin, to submit a letter to the Board of Selectmen stating that the Planning Board supports the proposed Housing Plan prepared in December 2006, with reservations. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Brian Stowell, seconded by Richard Gosselin to adjourn, motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan M. Dean
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