PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARINGS & REGULAR MEETING
TREMONT TOWN OFFICE
HARVEY KELLEY MEETING ROOM
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Present were Chairman Mike Ryan, Planning Board Members Linda Graham, Susan Snyder, and Spencer Ervin, Member Gus Young arrived at 6:11 pm, CEO Debbi Nickerson, Linda Higgins, George Lawson Jr., Beth Lawson, Stewart Murphy, Amy Murphy, Andrew Simon, Brittany Parker and Jonathan Bender.
3. ADJUSTMENTS/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
None
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 10, 2015 and March 24, 2015
The members at this meeting were not all present at the two previous meetings covered by the minutes.
5. SUBDIVISIONS:
A. Request from Beth and George Lawson Jr. to abandon the Charles F Fahey Second Revision of the Subdivision. They have purchased the entire subdivision and have no intention of selling to lots as created in Fahey Subdivision.
Motion by Linda Graham, with second by Susan Snyder, to find the application complete. Motion passed 4 yes 0 no.
Public Hearing was opened at 6:08 pm.
Beth Lawson explained they plan to build a house and garage on the property.
Public Hearing was closed at 6:10 pm.
Motion made by Linda Graham, with second by Susan Snyder, to abandon the Charles F Fahey Second Revision of the Subdivision. Motion passes 4 yes 0 no.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Review for completeness a Building Permit Application submitted by Andrew Simon to include an Institutional use on his property at 130 Tremont Rd. Mr. Simon came before the board on October 14, 2014 and the Planning Board voted that the application was not complete and March 24, 2015 the Planning Board denied it because it did not conform. The Planning Board went through the information provided.
Motion by Spencer Ervin, with second by Susan Snyder, to find the application complete. Motion passes 5 yes 0 no.
B. Public Hearing to receive public input concerning item (A).
Public Hearing was opened at 6:15 pm.
Andrew Simon explained he would use the barn for donation based performances. Anyone can come to the performances. The resident troupe is applying for non-profit status. Chairman Mike Ryan read the definition from the Zoning Ordinance of Institutional and Commercial for all to hear. Linda Higgins asked if the parking requirement or lot size for an Institution. Chairman Ryan stated the Zoning Ordinance
requires parking according to square feet but there are no other requirements. Member Spencer Ervin pointed out that the barn is open to all which fits the definition of quasi-public. Linda Higgins asked about backing on to the road and Chairman Mike Ryan disagreed it was necessary to back onto the road. There will be a bike lane on that side of the road. Paving is to begin in July. Stewart Murphy asked about setbacks.
Public Hearing was closed at 6:40 pm.
C. Action on Public Hearing (B).
Chairman Mike Ryan and Member Spencer Ervin agreed the change of use would have no effect on the surrounding environment and land uses.
Motion by Planning Board Member Susan Snyder, with second by Member Linda Graham, the application fits the Land Use purposes. Motion passes 5 yes 0 no.
Planning Board Member Susan Snyder asked about Public Restrooms. Andrew Simon said there are restrooms in the house that are shared with the barn. Motion made by Linda Graham, with second by Gus Young, to approve all 8 items. Motion passes 5 yes 0 no.
Motion made by Spencer Ervin, with second by Linda Graham, that the application for 130 Tremont Rd. dated 5/4/2015 be approved. Motion passes 5 yes 0 no.
7. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Review the Findings of Fact for Andrew Simon’s request for a home occupation.
Motion made by Spencer Ervin, with second by Linda Graham to approve the Findings of Fact for Andrew Simon’s request dated 3/4/2015. Motion passes 5 yes 0 no.
8. CEO ISSUES:
None
9. NOTICES:
None
10. OTHER:
None
11. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING:
June 9th, 2015
12. ADJOURN
Motion made by Linda Graham, with second by Mike Ryan, to adjourn. Motion passes 5 yes 0 no. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbi Nickerson, CEO
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Chairman Mike RyanPaste Minutes Here
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