MINUTES OF THE PLANNING MEETING
DECEMBER 12, 2007
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Patricia Halpin, John Baker, Karen Paré, Lawrence Salate, Vincent Vignaly
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Jeff Nathan, Kevin McCormick, Joe Evangelista, David Brunelle, William Moulton
HONEY DEW DONUTS: VOTE TO APPROVE SITE PLAN
Upon motion of Ms. Paré and second of Mr. Vignaly, it was unanimously voted to approve the three requested Waivers as follows:
Section 3.6.C.2.a. A plan scale of 1”=10’ in lieu of 1”=20’
Section 5.2.B.2.d. Reduction in the required 50’ distance between the proposed driveway and Chapman Avenue, to 40’.
NRCS method in lieu of Rational Method for drainage pipe design.
Upon motion of Ms. Paré and second of r. Salate, it was unanimously voted to approve the Site Plan Application of Honey Dew Donuts, including conditions stipulated by VHB in their letter dated December 11, 2007, as well as the condition that the applicant receive DCR approval and that the ZBA Variance for parking contain language requiring filing for an amended Variance for future uses. Plans will be submitted with details of the infiltration swale, which is considered to be functioning if it dries out within 24 hours of a storm event.
175 WEST BOYLSTON STREET: SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
Mr. Kevin McCormick, applicant, attended the meeting and submitted an application for Site Plan Review for property at 175 West Boylston Street. Mr. McCormick submitted the required review and application fees and agreed to the date of January 23, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. for the public hearing. The applicant will be responsible for notifying the abutters and publishing the legal ad in the Telegram & Gazette.
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ANR: EVANGELISTA: 150 WORCESTER STREET
Mr. Joseph Evangelista submitted an ANR Plan for 150 Worcester Street, property owned by Charles Potter Inc. The site is to be divided into two lots and Parcel A (not a buildable lot). Mr. Evangelista submitted two Form(s) A, the filing fee and six copies of the plan. Upon motion of Mr. Baker and second of Mr. Salate, it was unanimously voted to sign the ANR plan.
EVANGELISTA: OTHER PROPERTIES
Shrine Avenue: Mr. Evangelista asked for input from the Planning Board about property he owns and wishes to develop on Shrine Avenue. He is considering two apartment buildings with rentals to people age 55 and over. Twenty-four units (two with handicapped accessibility) will be constructed on the three-acre lot with 20% affordable units, to be filled with the assistance of the West Boylston Housing Authority. The buildings will be joined by an elevator in the middle. The site has sewer, water and gas. It will be three stories with a garden in the back. Mr. Vignaly suggested that he try and get some funding from the state. The nearest neighbor will be 300’ away. The Planning Board members encouraged Mr. Evangelista to proceed with the plan, which will
require a Special Permit from the Planning Board under the Incentive Zoning Bylaw.
Gates Brook: The DCR has required a 5’x10’ stone swale to be built at Gates Brook, after which Mr. Evangelista will submit as-built plans.
INSPECTION REPORTS
Hillside Village: The site was last inspected on October 24th. Remediation work on Basins 1 and 2 has been completed.
Angell Brook: Further inspections are on hold until next year. There is a push to get the Conservation Restriction completed.
Century Farms: Need as-builts and roadway plans.
Ernie’s Car Wash: On-going inspections are occurring and reports being submitted.
Oakdale: On-going inspections, with a new inspection report submitted tonight.
LAWRENCE STREET CELL TOWER
Following an email from Mr. Coveney of the Water Department, Mr. Vignaly tried to clarify that it is not the intention of the Planning Board to in any way limit the Water Department’s plans for the access road to the cell tower site on Lawrence Street. The Board does need, however, roadway and drainage plans. Mr. Salate queried whether the Board is certain that Nextel and Fiber Tower have not already finished their co-locations at the site. Ms. Halpin will contact Mr. Brodeur to find out the status of the tower.
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MEET WITH MR. BILL MOULTON –DCR CONSULTANT
The DCR will be offering more technical assistance to Conservation Commissions. He explained that the DCR will supply the land for the construction of the hazardous waste station near Route 190. He will try and get more information to the Planning Board about this proposed project. There will be a conference hosted by the DCR on low impact development this spring, probably on a Thursday evening. Projects such as Gerardo’s, Marcello’s Landscaping and Honey Dew Donuts have a big impact on water quality. Ms. Halpin stated that the Economic Development Task Force should be aware of this and she will let them know so they will have a better understanding of how it affects development in town.
BUDGET FOR F/Y 2009
Ms. Halpin drafted a letter to Mr. Gaumond concerning the Planning Board’s request for the F/Y 2009 budget.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Staiti has asked that the Planning Board send to the Board of Selectmen an additional letter of endorsement of his request that the town waive sewer connection fees for the three affordable units at Angell Brook. The BOS already voted to waive the building fees. Upon motion of Mr. Vignaly and second of Mr. Baker, it was unanimously voted to request that the BOS waive sewer connection fees for the three affordable units at Angell Brook. Ms. Halpin will send a letter to the BOS for their next meeting.
Townwide Planning Committee: Ms. Paré reported to the TWPC on December 2nd on activities during the year by the Planning Board to satisfy their requirements under the Master Plan. The Committee voted to accept the amended Subdivision Regulations but the zoning map changes, it was noted, were not complete.
Open Space: By the end of January, it is anticipated that a draft, revised Open Space Plan will be complete. Mr. Vignaly intends to attend the Parks Facility Committee meeting.
Bylaws Committee: Questions still remain concerning the function of the Bylaws Committee. A review of their role is listed as a goal by the Town Administrator for 2008.
MINUTES AND BILLS
An invoice for payment to VHB for engineering review services was approved for payment. Upon motion of Ms. Paré and second of Mr. Vignaly, it was unanimously voted to approve as amended the Minutes of the Meeting held November 14, 2007. Upon motion of Mr. Vignaly and second of Mr. Salate, it was voted to approve as amended the Minutes of the Special Meeting held November 28, 2007. Ms. Paré abstained from voting.
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At 10:00 p.m., upon motion of Mr. Salate and second of Ms. Paré, it was unanimously voted to adjourn.
Date Accepted:________________ By:________________________________
Karen Paré, Clerk
Submitted By:__________________________
Susan Abramson
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