MINUTES OF THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING
HELD JULY 25, 2007
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Patricia Halpin, John Baker, Karen Paré, Lawrence Salate, and Vincent Vignaly
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Wayne Amico, James Hoyt
NEXTEL
Ms. Halpin opened the regular meeting at 8:10 p.m. after the close of the Public Hearing on the Special Permit Application and Site Plan Application by Nextel Corporation. Given that the applicant is requesting a special permit which requires four votes, and that only three members of the board will be at the next meeting, it was agreed to discuss and vote on this application.
It was noted that there are some outstanding documents whose submittal to the board will probably be a condition of the board’s approval. Mr. Amico requested that the applicant submit a letter to the board when all of the remaining items are completed. Mr. Hoyt will submit a supplemental packet to the board with the outstanding items and the board will hold the approval until those items are received.
Upon the motion of Mr. Vignaly and a second by Mr. Baker, it was voted, unanimously, to grant the Special Permit with the following conditions: that a building permit will not be granted until the new roadway design is reviewed and approved by the Planning Board; that Crown Castle will provide a $10,000 Performance Bond for the reconstruction of the roadway; that a $25,000 Removal Bond will be provided for the removal of the tower; that the structural analysis of the tower including FiberTower’s recently approved equipment will be submitted to the board; that structural and building details be provided to the Building Inspector for his approval; no significant impacts to vegetation will result from the construction of the conduit; and that the agreement between Crown Castle and Nextel be provided to the board.
FIBERTOWER
The board reviewed a draft of the Special Permit for FiberTower. The submitted full-size plan set was signed.
PROPOSED RE-ZONING OF AN AREA NORTH AND WEST OF ROUTE 190
On July 19, 2007, the Board of Selectmen reviewed the Planning Board’s proposed re-zoning and referred it back to the Planning Board to schedule the Public Hearing. Ms. Paré discussed this issue with Mr. Gaumond, the Town Administrator, who reported that the Economic Development Task Force viewed this proposal very favorably.
Ms. Halpin questioned whether the DCR, who is helping the town with another mapping project, would be amenable to create a new map suitable for the Public Hearing.
The board discussed the best ways in which to educate the public on the proposed change in time for the Town Meeting on October 15th. Ms. Halpin stated that she would like the Economic Development Task Force to sponsor the public hearing. Ms. Paré pointed out that the public hearing is a requirement for zoning changes, but that their input at the public hearing would be welcome. The public hearing was scheduled for September 26, 2007. Ms. Halpin will invited the Economic Development Task Force to the hearing and to the board’s September 12th meeting for an informational discussion.
INSPECTION REPORTS
Mr. Amico reported that there is no activity to report on the following projects: Hillside Village, Gates Brook Crossing, Finders Pub, Century Farm Subdivision, and Gerardo’s.
Angell Brook: Mr. Amico has advised Cheryl at Heritage Design to send a detail letter on the changes that they made to the berm behind Emily Drive and the fire lane, request an amended plan approval and to bring in the form for an amended approval.
Ernie’s Car Wash: Since the plan has changed since its approval, Ernie’s had to go back to DCR with an amended plan.
D & S Realty As-Builts: Mr. Amico has received the As-Builts for D & S Realty’s Site Plan changes and will respond.
Honey Dew Donuts: The continued public hearing will re-open on August 22nd, but Mr. Amico has not heard anything from the applicant.
ZONING MAP CHANGES
Ms. Halpin has not be able to contact Craig Fitzpatrick at the DCR due to a problem with e-mail. She will try again and ask about the proposed zoning change north of 190. This will be on the August 22nd agenda.
PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE SIGN BYLAW
The board is still reviewing these proposals.
CLUSTER ZONING
Ms. Halpin will ask Mr. Brodeur to obtain a digital copy of the bylaw that is used in Framingham.
UPDATE ON THE CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS AT HILLSIDE VILLAGE AND ANGELL BROOK
Ms. Paré reported that Shirin Everett at Kopelman & Paige is back working on the conservation restrictions. Ms. Everett is working with Mr. Staiti and the state on completing these restrictions.
MEETING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 8, 2007
Ms. Halpin will not be able to attend the meeting scheduled for August 8, 2007. Mr. Salate, who is the Vice-Chair, will also be away on vacation. It was agreed that Mr. Baker will chair the meeting on August 8th.
MINUTES/BILLS
Upon the motion of Mr. Vignaly and a second by Mr. Salate, it was voted unanimously accept the minutes of the Fiber Tower Public Hearing held July 11, 2007 as drafted.
Upon the motion of Mr. Salate and a second by Mr. Vignaly, it was voted unanimously accept the minutes of the Nextel Public Hearing held July 11, 2007 as amended.
Upon the motion of Mr. Vignaly and a second by Mr. Salate, it was voted unanimously accept the minutes of the Planning Board Meeting held July 11, 2007 as amended.
Bills were paid.
Upon the motion of Mr. Salate and a second by Mr. Vignaly, it was voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
Date Accepted: __________________ By:__________________________
Karen F. Paré, Clerk
Submitted By: ______________________
Karen F Paré
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