Town of Princeton – May 7, 2014
PLANNING BOARD -- Regular Meeting
7:30 PM The meeting was opened by Chairman Tom Daly. Present were: Richard Bisk, Jon Fudeman and John Mirick. .
New Business
The transportation staff of the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission has notified the board that it will conduct a 2014 Bicycle and Pedestrian count as part of a regional study. The data collection season is anticipated to begin sometime this month and conclude in the fall. The results will be tabulated and distributed after the conclusion of the data collection season. The count times would be on a weekday morning from 7:00 to 9:00AM, a weekday evening from 4:00 to 6:00PM, and one weekend mid-day time period from 11:00AM to 2:00PM.
~Old Business
Jon F. recused himself and board members then signed am updated PB Report for ATM with the article numbers inserted [they were unknown on the original report]. Board members signed the report to state their support of all articles except the Citizens’ Petition, with Jon F. recusing himself as a signatory.
Tom D. requested that board members each have a copy at ATM of the following: Zoning articles; colored maps; citizens’ petition in Track Change version. John M. will supply copies for voters of the “Planning Board Explanation of Zoning Changes.”
Tom D. and John M. reported on meeting they had with Advisory Board on April 22 and noted that the consolidated map they had used was confusing.
Wayne Adams from the Adv. Bd. was present to clarify some questions his board had with articles 10 & 11 and some of Art. 14 ‘housekeeping’ edits—especially concerning accessory apartments. The “Lot/Address Table” along with “Track-Change” version of Art. 14 will be emailed to the Adv. Bd. for use at ATM.
Other Business
Discussed future meeting dates, noting absences on June 4 won’t negatively impact a quorum but could be cancelled if no actions scheduled. Considered canceling a meeting in July and in August. Chose the May 21 meeting to elect officers and finalize summertime dates.
Noted that the OSRD plan from Kristoff was beyond a 2-year construction date—Marie will check on extensions.
Administrative Business
8:30 PM Voted all in favor to approve April 17 Regular Meeting minutes; reviewed mail
8:31 PM Adjourn
Respectfully Submitted: Marie Auger, admin. assistant
Referenced Documents: “Planning Board Explanation of Zoning Changes” dated 4/14/14; updated PB Report to submit for ATM; draft of Town Warrant Articles
Marie Auger
Administrative Assistant
Planning Department
978-464-2100
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