Planning Board Work Session
January 28, 2014
Approved May 20, 2014
Members Present: Bruce Healey, Chair; Ron Williams, Bill Weiler, Travis Dezotell, Russell Smith, Members; Deane Geddes, Alternate; Jim Powell, ex-officio member.
Mr. Healey called the meeting to order at 6:56 p.m.
Site Plan Review Regulations-Proposed Amendments
Mr. Healey stated that town counsel has reviewed the proposed amendments to the Planning Board Site Plan Review regulations. Rachel Ruppel, Board advisor, has subsequently reviewed the suggested changes made by town counsel regarding Article VIII Waiver of Requirements.
Mr. Healey noted that if the Board approves the current document, a public hearing can be noticed for February 18, 2014. He added that he intends to write to all 25 businesses in Newbury notifying them of the proposed amendments and inviting them to the public hearing. Additionally, Mr. Healey said the proposed amendments will be posted on the town website with a link for all business owners and interested parties to review.
Mr. Healey added that there will be a summary of the proposed amendments and key changes to: Article III When Site Plan Review is Required; Article IV Information for Developers; Article VI Minor Site Plan Review; and, Article VII Application Requirements.
There was Board consensus regarding Mr. Healey’s above plans.
The Board reviewed Article I Authority and Purpose and agreed with the content.
The Board reviewed Article II Definitions and agreed with the content.
The Board reviewed Article III When Site Plan Review is Required and agreed with the content.
The Board reviewed Article IV Information for Developers. There was discussion regarding 4.8.2 and 4.8.8 (request for an extension), specifically whether the extension should have a firm time limit or (as written) leaving the length of the extension at the Board’s discretion.
Mr. Healey called for a show of hands for keeping the length of the extension at the Board’s discretion.
In Favor: Mr. Geddes, Mr. Dezotell, Mr. Powell, Mr. Williams, Mr. Healey
Opposed: Mr. Smith, Mr. Weiler
The Board agreed by majority consensus to keep 4.8.2 and 4.8.8 as written leaving the length of the extension at the Board’s discretion.
The Board reviewed Article V Procedure for Site Plan Review. Discussion followed regarding adding a requirement for a site plan narrative along with a plan for a Preliminary Conceptual Consultation. The Board reviewed 5.10.1 and 5.11 which are new sections written and inserted by town counsel.
The Board reviewed Article VI Minor Site Plan Review and agreed with the content.
The Board reviewed Article VII Application Requirements. Mr. Weiler noted that he will redraft 7.8 Drainage and add a new 7.9 for erosion and sedimentation control measures with a reference to the applicable zoning ordinance.
The Board reviewed Article VIII Waiver Requirements and agreed with the content.
The Board reviewed Article IX Standards for Proposed Developments. There was discussion regarding including a requirement for an exterior lighting plan, per 9.14.3. The Board agreed to delete 9.14.3.
The Board reviewed Article X Site Plan Review for a Cottage Industry and agreed with the content.
The Board reviewed Article XI Site Plan Review for Land Application of Municipal Sewage/Sludge/Biodegradable Sludge in the Town of Newbury. The Board agreed with the content of Article XI.
The Board reviewed Article XII Security for Construction of Improvements and agreed with the content.
The Board reviewed Article XIII Separability, Article XIV Enforcement, Fines and Penalties, and Injunctive Relief, and Article XV Certification and agreed with the content.
Mr. Healey noted the recommended changes will be inserted in the document and re-numbered as needed.
Mr. Dezotell made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Powell seconded the motion. All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Meg Whittemore
Recording Secretary
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