TOWN OF RUTLAND
PLANNING BOARD
Minutes 2/13/18
Location: Town Hall Annex 246 Main Street
Opened: 6:36pm
Note: This meeting was recorded for the secretary’s records.
Present: Norm Anderson (Chairman), Marilyn Sidoti, Shawn Moore, Ron Barron (town planner)
Excused: Tim Nahrwold and Dick Williams
Guests: Tom Fancy, Jim Gusha, Jean Trudeau
The board reviewed the minutes from 1/23/18. Shawn moved to accept the minutes with corrections. Marilyn 2nd, all in favor. Norm noted that he went to look at Lussier’s current self-storage facility and there is not a fence around this property. The board reviewed the minutes from the 1/23/18 public hearing. Marilyn made a motion to accept the minutes. Shawn 2nd, all in favor. The board reviewed the minutes from the 1/30/18 meeting. Shawn moved to accept the minutes with corrections. Marilyn 2nd, all in favor.
ANRS: Tom Fancy presented an ANR on Jim Gusha’s behalf on Campbell Street. The board reviewed the plans. Marilyn made a motion to endorse the ANR. Shawn 2nd, all in favor. Check number 534 in the amount of $400 was accepted from James Gusha. The board signed the ANR.
Public Hearing– Continuation Lussier Self Storage Facility 232 Barre Paxton Road – Site Plan Review
Opened: 7:00pm Norm stated that due to the fact a super majority is not present for this meeting, he recommends moving the meeting to February 27th. Lussier was notified of this fact by telephone earlier in the day and was not present for the meeting. Shawn made a motion to continue the public hearing on 2/27/18 at 7:30pm. Marilyn 2nd, all in favor. Recessed: 7:04pm
Marijuana Surveys: The board discussed their concerns about Peter Craine counting the surveys alone. After discussion with Margaret Nartowicz it was decided that Anita will also review the surveys. This will provide proper checks and balances.
Brice Lemon: Progress is being made. Electricity is in according to Craig Bacon. No certificates of occupancy have been issued at this point.
Norm asked to pull out the plans to see if the safety fences at the wetland crossings were shown on the plans. A six foot high chain link fence was noted on the plans. Since the fence is for safety, the fence must be put up before occupancy permits are issued. Norm suggested that a letter go out to Blair reminding him of the requirement to put this bridge in before occupancy permits will be issued. A letter should also go to Will
Cassanelli regarding this. Norm would like the letter to state, “To ensure the safety of the new residents of Brice Lemon Estates, we are requiring that the chain-link fence depicted on the plans (Sheet 8 of 13) be fully installed prior to the first occupancy permit.” Marilyn made a motion to send letters to Blair and Will (Building Inspector) to ensure the fence will be installed prior to occupancy permits being issued. Shawn 2nd, all in favor.
Laurie spoke with Margaret Nartowicz and Will (Building Inspector) regarding the condition of approval on Brice Lemon that $50 be deposited before the sale of each house into a trust to fund the Homeowners Association. Margaret does not want certificates of occupancy issued until Will has proof the $50 per house being deposited. Will wants something in writing from the planning board in regards to this.
Norm questioned whether we have a copy of the HOA Document. The board looked through their records and could not locate one. Norm would like a letter sent to Blair requesting a copy.
There was conversation about the $50 per each house that needs to be deposited. Norm would like to offer a suggestion to Clea that he can deposit the $50 per house in groups and pay upon release of covenant of each phase.
Public Hearing Continuation – Lussier Mixed Use Property in Town Center District 211 Main Street
Opened: 7:47pm
On 2/9/18 the board received an email from David Lussier that stated, “For the 211 property we met with Mass Dot a couple of weeks ago and are waiting for an answer. We left several emails and calls and they don’t call back. Even if they get back to us it won’t be ready for Tuesday.”
In addition Norm stated that due to the fact a super majority is not present for this meeting, he recommends moving the meeting to February 27th. Lussier was notified of this fact by telephone earlier in the day. Marilyn made a motion to continue the public hearing on 2/27/18 at 8pm. Shawn 2nd, all in favor. Recessed: 7:48pm
Mail: A letter came in the mail from the law offices of Bennett and Forts. They are representing Eric and Monica Friend, owners of 27 Vista Circle Lot 13, and are a requesting a release of covenant for Lot 13 Vista Circle. The board believes this should have already been released and perhaps was an oversight. Norm sees no harm in signing the release. Shawn made a motion to sign the release of covenant. Marilyn 2nd, all in favor. The paper needed to be notarized. They will sign at the bylaw subcommittee meeting on 2/14/18.
Marilyn is up for reelection this year. She expressed her interest in continuing on the board. The board would love to have her continue on.
Marilyn made a motion to close the meeting. Shawn 2nd, all in favor.
Closed: 7:57 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie Becker, Secretary
Minutes approved on 2/27/18
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