TOWN OF RUTLAND
PLANNING BOARD
Minutes 09/12/17
Locations: 211 Main Street Site visit & Town Hall Annex 246 Main Street
Opened: 5:03pm at 211 Main Street
Present: Norm Anderson, Marilyn Sidoti, Dick Williams, Shawn Moore, Jeff Bagg (Planner)
Excused: Tim Nahrwold
Guests: Mark Elbag, Dave Lussier, George Lussier, Eileen Shanahan, Jennifer Aiston, Terrence Cuny, William Senecal, Jason Dubuis, Melissa Puliafico, Corrine Puliafico, Alan Clapp, Lesley Wilson, Marc Curtis
Site Visit 211 Main Street: Lussier showed the board the proposed location for 4 condo buildings and 1 retail space. There will be one driveway. There was conversation about landscaping and screening for the abutters. This property is next to Dr. Chapman’s vet clinic. Some land is being given to Dr. Chapman to increase the size of her parking lot. The builders were asked if the 2 large trees on Main Street will be cut down. Despite being shown on the plans, they will probably need to be cut.
Meeting recessed: 5:20pm
Meeting reopened at the Town Hall Annex: 6:32pm
Review minutes: The board reviewed the minutes from 8/22/17. Dick moved to accept the minutes with corrections. Marilyn 2nd. Dick, Marilyn and Norm voted favorably, Shawn abstained. The board reviewed the minutes from the Wachusett Solar public hearing on 8/22/17. Dick moved to accept the minutes. Marilyn 2nd. Dick, Marilyn and Norm voted favorably, Shawn abstained.
Review invoices: $1,800 of the invoice from KP Law belongs to the Planning Board due to Glenwood Place. There was conversation as to whether more money would need to be charged to CB Blair Development. Check #1278 in the amount of $3000 was received in January. Dick also referenced Check #1279 in the amount of $850 for 11 lots. Other expenses for this project included administrative fees and legal advertising. The board agreed they have collected enough funds to cover the project’s expenses.
The board received invoices from Quinn Engineering and from the Landmark. Bear Hill’s invoice was for $488. Brice Lemon’s invoice was for $818. The Moose Crossing invoice was for $220.50.
ANRS: Mark Elbag presented an ANR for 7 lots on Campbell, Glenwood and Brintnal (Addison Redfield’s old property). The board reviewed the plans. 6 of the lots are new and one is being cut off to sell to the abutter Lamoureux. Marilyn made a motion to endorse the 7 lots. Dick 2nd, all in favor. The board signed the plans.
The fee due is $650.
Mark Elbag presented an ANR plan for 2 lots on Glenwood and 2 lots on Campbell. A common driveway is proposed for 3 lots. A common driveway application will be filed on 9/13/17. Lot #2 is a proposed estate lot.
The special permit application has been filed. This is also part of Addison Redfield’s property. There are 5 lots being changed in total. Shawn made the motion to endorse the ANRS. Marilyn 2nd, all in favor. The board signed the plans. The fee due is $600. Mark was informed that a homeowner’s agreement will be required for the common driveway.
Mark Elbag presented an ANR plan on Prospect Street. Lot 7 on Prospect Street is a proposed estate lot. A special permit application has been submitted. The ANR is for 1 new lot and 1 changed lot. Marilyn moved to endorse the ANR. Shawn 2nd, all in favor. The board signed the plans. The fee due is $400.
Mark submitted check #1200 in the amount of $3150. This is for the 3 ANRS listed above ($650, $600, $400), the Common Driveway Application on Campbell and Glenwood ($500) and the 2 Estate Lots on Prospect and Glenwood ($500 each).
The public hearing date for the Prospect Street Estate Lot was set for October 10th at 7pm. The Public Hearings for the Estate Lot and Common Driveway on Glenwood are tentatively set for Oct 24th at 7pm and 7:15pm. If the Lussier and Wachusett Solar Projects do not have continuations, then there is a possibility the Glenwood hearings will be moved to October 10th. Laurie will notify Elbag of the dates and times when the hearings are officially scheduled.
Public Hearing – Lussier – Special Permit Application in Town Center District for 4 Buildings with 7 residential units and 1 retail building at 211 Main Street
Opened: 7:37pm Closed: 8:44pm See Public Hearing minutes
A new public hearing for Lussier’s Town Center Project will be scheduled for October 10th at 7:30pm. Lussier requested to be able to present a pre-application for an additional storage facility on Route 122. It was not advertised on the agenda so Norm stated there would be no decisions made on this tonight. Dubuis presented a plan to add on 3 additional self-storage buildings next to their preexisting building. There was discussion as to the high demand for self-storage in town. The board liked the preliminary plans and requested they submit something more formal in the future.
Public Hearing – Continuation of Public Hearing – Wachusett Solar LLC for Site Plan approval to construct a ground mounted solar array at 67 Wachusett Street
Opened: 8:51pm Closed: 9:20pm See Public Hearing Minutes
Dick made a motion to grant site plan approval to Wachusett Solar LLC to construct a ground mounted solar array at 67 Wachusett Street. Jeff discussed with the board the conditions of approval. Topics included monitoring and maintenance of the project, modifications needing planning board approval, removal of the equipment after 150 days of nonuse, collecting the financial surety including escalator and obtaining Quinn Engineering’s approval. Jeff will work on having the notice of decision ready for the next meeting on 9/26/17. Marilyn 2nd, all in favor.
Marc Curtis 228 Pleasantdale Condo/Duplex on Estate Lot: Marc Curtis came after receiving an opinion from his attorney, Stephanie Goodwin from Holden, at the board’s recommendation. There would be one condo association with 2 units. He wants to know if the duplex he is currently building on an estate lot can be sold as a condo to two different owners. He did not have the letter from Goodwin with him. Norm asked to receive a copy of this letter. He would then like to send it to town counsel for a 2nd opinion. The board has no problem
with 2 families living on the estate lot. The question is the ownership of the land. The association would need to own the parcel of land because an estate lot cannot be divided.
Notice of Decision 10 Wheeler Road Estate Lot: The board reviewed the notice written by Jeff. It was agreed that a condition of approval should be added that Blair tomato stake the corners of the property prior to any land clearing as discussed in the hearing. Jeff added this condition. Dick made a motion to sign the notice of decision. Marilyn 2nd, all in favor.
Bylaw Subcommittee: There was a brief discussion on recreational marijuana moratoriums. Jeff will send the board general information for review.
Carewell Dental Sign: Discussion on this postponed due to the late hour.
Earthworks Board Member: Norm offered to join Earthworks. No further discussion.
Quinn Reports on Bear Hill and Brice Lemon: The board received reports from Quinn Engineering dated 9/11/17. There was discussion about the drain manhole on Brice Lemon. Dick questioned if Gary Kellaher has been by to inspect the work on Brice Lemon. This is unknown at this point. There are still a few items on Bear Hill to be addressed as well. The paving on the other side of the bridge still needs to be done, they have not connected the sidewalks to the bridge, and reinforcement needs to be done on the bridge. Dick is concerned that he still hasn’t heard back about the culvert on Brice Lemon. He wants to make sure this is not classified as a bridge. Also a homeowner’s agreement needs to be done.
Town Counsel: Norm will contact Amy Kwesell to find out if 2 stamps are required on ANRS. He will also contact her about the condo on the Pleasantdale estate lot.
Marilyn moved to close the meeting. Shawn 2nd, all in favor.
Closed: 10:16pm
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie Becker, Secretary
Minutes approved on 9/26/17
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