Rutland Planning Board
Minutes
January 12, 2016
Present: Norman Anderson, Dick Williams, Marilyn Sidoti, Tim Nahrwold, Addison Redfield, Eric Smith, Planner
Guests: Julian Votruba, Will Cassanelli, David Lussier, Karin Prucnal, Blair Builders
Meeting opened at 6:30pm
- Review minutes of 12/22/2015:
Dick moved to approve with corrections, Marilyn 2nd, all in favor. Tim and Addison abstained.
- Mr. Will Cassanelli, Building Inspector regarding 116 River Road property: Mr. Cassanelli stated that the building only on the property, owned by Mr. Mark Flynn (on Rutland and Hubbardston line), is for sale. Property is zoned 61A. Mr. Cassanelli questioned if the Board would allow him to subdivide the property. Mr. Cassanelli was informed that it would first need to go to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to see if the variance is still in place. is out of the Planning Board’s jurisdiction and should go to the Town of Hubbardston.
- Mr. Julian Votruba re: Mr. Meagher property on Emerald Road:
Mr. Votruba informed the Board that there is a discrepancy on measurement on the plan. Numbers are incorrect however the boundary has not changed. Mr. Votruba will correct the discrepancy and will return to the Board to re-sign the plan after which it will be re-submitted. The Board will re-endorse once this is done.
Addison moved, Tim 2nd, all in favor.
Addison motioned to waive any fees associated with re-submission, Dick 2nd, all in favor.
Three copies of the plan were received with Form A.
- Mr. Julian Votruba re: Moose Crossing Subdivision:
Referenced: Letter from Spencer Bank (1/12/16) re: Surety Bond/Tripartite Agreement.
Mr. Votruba stated that he needs a letter stating that the Planning Board approves the scope and cost associated with Phase 1($84,132.50) and Phase 2 ($89,082.50) of the subdivision. Once Spencer Bank receives the letter a tripartite agreement will be written up. Chairman Anderson informed Mr. Votruba that once the tripartite is written up he will need to email it to town counsel, Attorney Paul Cranston.
Of note: Discussion ensued on replenishing the Moose Crossing fund. Mr. Votruba stated that he will do this.
7:00pm - Meeting recessed for public hearing continuation on Lussier Enterprises, LLC estate lot on Barre Paxton Road.
Meeting reconvened at 7:10pm.
- Chapter 61 Mr. Macarruso property on Route 68: Mr. Dick Williams stated that this was brought up to the Selectmen about two weeks ago. Town has to relinquish the lean on the property. Is this considered Industrial Zoning? Are houses allowed there? Should right of way be bought by the town for an Industrial Park? A copy of the plan denoting where the bound is needs to be denoted.
TABLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING 1.26.16
7:34pm – Meeting recessed for public hearing continuation of C.B. Blair Development Corp. to construct an addition to an existing structure on 10 Naquag Street
Meeting reconvened at 7:37pm
- Rutland Heights Property: Karin Prucnal stated that at the Board of Health last night the Rutland Heights property was discussed (notice on order of conditions from DEP). Parcel could be affected. Power Plant was referenced. Discussion ensued. Dick Williams will inform Mr. Michael Sullivan (RDIC) of the decommissioned plan as RDIC should have had a check list on this.
- Chair cushion purchase request from Chairman Anderson:
Mr. Anderson requested Board permission to investigate and buy cushions for the chairs in the office. Addison moved to empower Chairman to purchased 6 cushions for the existing chairs, Tim 2nd, all in favor.
- Central Tree Sidewalks: Mr. Eric Church, Planner, was given the history of what had been decided in the past. The town and Mr. Blair would work cooperatively to construct the sidewalks on Central Tree Road. No written agreement was done. Mr. Blair did, however, sign a document at a recent meeting stating that he would complete this by
July, 15, 2016. Mr. Church was asked to work with Mr. Blair and the town to get this accomplished by the target date.
Mail:
- Copy of Purchase and Sale agreement on Davis Farm – Intent to take it out of 61A (waiting for Planning Board recommendation). Rutland Land Conservancy is trying to look into this. One-hundred twenty day started when Mr. Clark received it 1/5/16. Town Clerk stamped it on 1/11/16.
TABLED TO NEXT MEETING 1.26.16
- Brice Lemon Estates correspondence (MEPA): Marilyn will put with MEPA packet.
- Letter from Ms. Margaret Nartowicz, Town Administrator, pertaining to Junk Yard on Route 68: Chairman read letter which is requesting feedback from the Planning Board. Written responses will be done.
- Letter from Selectmen pertaining to Fisherman’s Road: Selectmen are in favor of making this a one way road. Discussion ensued.
- Attorney Kiritsy correspondence:
- Brintnal Estates: A discussion ensued. Planner will look into the expiration for the special permit (nothing has been done).
- Milliken Brook Preliminary Plan: Attorney Kiritsy’s request for extension of the special permit. Discussion ensued.
- Noble Hill Estates: Attorney Kiritsy’s request for two year extension:
Discussion ensued.
TABLED TO NEXT MEETING 1.26.16 (separate items on agenda)
- Bear Hill II/Mr. Blair request for bond on a piece: Mr. Blair send a bond document which town counsel, Attorney Paul Cranston reviewed. Attorney Cranston did not like the fact that there is no date for when the work is to be completed or length of bond itself. He suggested that the bond company use a separate form as a supplement to the current document clarifying the above.
Invoice:
Attorney Paul Cranston (Central Tree Sidewalks) in the amount of $262.00
Other:
Chairman informed the Board that he had a conversation with Margaret Nartowicz regarding funding the planner beyond the designated time. Discussion ensued.
A $15,000 line item is being considered in the budget over the next two years.
Margaret is also proposing the Board earmark $4,000 from the Administrative Account to help fund this.
Lussier Enterprises, LLC, review fee ($1,000) from Quinn Engineering: The Board has not received the fee to date. Susan will look into this.
CMRPC LPA (Local Planning Assistance): A brief discussion ensued.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at?
Respectfully submitted,
Susan R. Ducharme
Susan Duchame
Secretary
SD/abm
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