Meeting Minutes for October 13, 2011
Milton Planning Board
The 5th meeting of the Planning Board for fiscal year 2012 was held on Thursday, October 13,
2011, at 6:30 p.m. in the John Cronin Conference Room, Town Hall, Milton.
In attendance: Planning Board members Emily Keys Innes, Chairman, Alexander Whiteside,
Bernard J. Lynch, III , Peter F. Jackson, Edward L. Duffy, Planning Director William Clark and
Administrative Assistant Diane Colligan
1. ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS
The Planning Board approved of the meeting minutes from September 8, 2011 as amended
and approved the meeting minutes of September 22, 2011 as submitted.
The Board confirmed future meeting dates of October 27, 2011 and November 10, 2011
scheduled to be held in the John Cronin Conference Room Town Hall; meetings will start
at 6:30 P.M.
2. CITIZENS SPEAK
Margaret Donovan of 41 Central Avenue stated she attended the Traffic Commission
Meeting and would like the Town Planner Mr. Clark to discuss the issues pertaining to
parking in the Central Avenue area. Mr. Clark stated that one-hour parking signs were
recommended by the Commission and the suggestion was sent to the Selectmen for
approval. Selectmen have since approved. Mr. Clark also addressed planting on Brook Hill
Road property which was to have been done in conjunction with the 36 Central Avenue
project. Mr. Clark stated the invasive plants have been removed and new plantings are due
to be planted on Monday.
3. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Mr. Clark reported that he is working on:
· Green Communities grant for energy savings on municipal buildings
· Wind Turbine legal and wetland appeal issues
· Updating Town Zoning Map for new streets and overlay district.
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
95 ELIOT STREET, SITE PLAN REVIEW
The Applicant (Milton’s Opus, LLC) and Attorney Robert Sheffield were present. Mr.
Sheffield provided the board with design proposals for the board’s consideration. The
drawings were entitled A7.1 Exterior View, A0.2 Site Plan, A2.1 Floor Plans, and A3.1
Exterior Elevations. The Applicant provided a description of materials for the proposed
doors, awnings, windows and plantings around the terrace area, arborvitae as well as
seasonal planting to provide attractive views from the street and parking area. The rear
property line will have new plantings to provide this area with a barrier to the hill which
goes down the trolley tracks. The Applicant also provided the board with a letter from
Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC addressing parking.
Board Member Jackson asked about use of brick rather than concrete. He suggested more
plantings in the terrace area. He also suggested that the Town Engineer review the
proposed parking.
Board Members requested that Attorney Sheffield provide them with a draft Site Plan
Approval for the board’s review.
(continued to October 27, 2011 at 6:40 P.M.)
5. 131 ELIOT STREET, SITE PLAN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR
REDEVELOPMENT
The Applicant (Connelly Construction) and Architect Warren Daniel were present. Mr.
Daniel provided the board with new building drawings for review. The new drawings were
entitled Track Side View and Street View. He discussed the proposed balconies, bays at
ground plane, the tower at the corner, windows, and brick detail and trackside setbacks.
Board Member Jackson feels the proposed massing is too large for this area and feels the
building should be set back on the Eliot Street side to match the existing homes and that
more of the parking should be provided under the building.
Board Members stated they would like to see more green space.
Margaret Donovan of 41 Central Avenue likes the design of the proposed building but
would like the exterior color to be different and would like to see the whole tower area be
brick.
(continued to November 10, 2011@ 7:00 p.m.)
6. NEW BUSINESS:
597 Randolph Ave – Proposed Redevelopment Zoning Discussion
Chairman Innes updated the Board on her meetings with representatives from St.
Elizabeth’s Parish. Richard Shea DDS, Representing St. Elisabeth’s pastor stated they
withdrew the Citizen’s Petition would be withdrawn. The wish for this property is that it be
used for residential use only. The Board discussed timeline, site problems, and issues
surrounding the reuse of the site. The Board is concerned about the density of a proposed
project, and its associated traffic. Board Member Duffy requested a site walk of this
property. The developer Mr. Ruscito, was asked to have a large site plan at the next
meeting for further discussion.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9: 42 PM.
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Peter F. Jackson, Secretary
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