MINUTES OF THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING
HELD FEBRUARY 13, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Patricia Halpin, John Baker, Karen Paré, Lawrence Salate, Vincent Vignaly
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Kevin McCormick, Kathleen McCormick, James Burgoyne
ONE SEVENTY-FIVE LLC: VOTE TO APPROVE SITE PLAN AND WAIVERS
Mr. Baker inquired whether the applicant filed with the DCR and Mr. Burgoyne replied in the affirmative. Upon motion of Ms. Paré, and second of Mr. Baker, it was unanimously voted to approve the following requested waivers from the requirements of Site Plan standards of the Zoning Bylaws for the Site Plan application of One Seventy-Five LLC:
Section 3.6.D.1&2:
Photometric lighting: Existing building-mounted lighting is proposed to remain.
Sign location and design: Design is not yet complete but will comply with the Zoning Bylaws and plans will be submitted to the Building Inspector when ready.
Traffic study.
3.6.E. Site Design Standards
DEP Stormwater Management Guidelines: No new impervious areas are being created. All construction and erosion controls to be in accordance with Mass Highway Driveway Permit and DCR Determination of Applicability.
Upon motion of Ms. Paré and second of Mr. Baker, it was unanimously voted to approve the Site Plan, with amendments dated to February 1, 2008, for One Seventy-Five LLC with the usual conditions plus the additional condition that no vehicles will be allowed to backup out of the property onto West Boylston Street and that an Access Permit will be obtained from Mass Highway.
TOWER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
Tower Resource Management has submitted another application for Site Plan Review for a co-location of a wireless antenna on the existing tower on Lawrence Street and for additional ground equipment. The review and applications fees were duly submitted as well as the appropriate copies of the Site Plan application. The public hearing was scheduled for March 12, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. The applicant will notify the abutters and be responsible for publishing the legal notice of public hearing in the Telegram & Gazette.
LAWRENCE STREET CELL TOWER
A letter from Mr. Chris Koppetsch, 53 Lawrence Street, was received by the Planning Board, stating his displeasure with the issue of "debris fouling Lawrence Street" which is the run-off from the poorly constructed access road maintained by the Water Department to the cell tower. Mr. Koppetsch urges the Board to remain insistent upon a properly designed and constructed road that will not washout. Their proposal for a "coat of asphalt atop dirt" is not acceptable. Ms. Paré will address these remarks in a letter to Mr. Coveney and Water Department Commissioners, citing Mr. Koppetsch's concerns and asking that the road be constructed so that it does not washout and flood neighbors' yards. Mr. Salate commented that it apprears that additional attachments have recently been affixed to the cell
tower and commented on the large potholes and flooding that is occurring in the street. Mr. Vignaly stated that Mr. Brodeur should check on the situation again.
HONEY DEW DONUTS: REVIEW LANGUAGE IN CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
Mr. Brassard has requested that the Planning Board review, and consider changing, the wording in its Certificate of Approval for Honey Dew Donuts, so that, in the event Mr. Moudios decides to sell the property , the Variance applying to the project would also apply to a new owner with the same intended usage. Following a discussion by the Planning Board, it was decided not to change the language. There should be no problems if the property continues to be used as a donut shop. Ms. Halpin will inform Mr. Brassard of the Board's decision by email.
REPORTS FROM OTHER BOARDS
Open Space: Mr. Vignaly reported on a discussion held by the Open Space Committee concerning the construction of an emergency response building on land owned by Dr. Tashian on Lee Street, which could ultimately be a less expensive project for the town than the current proposal. Mr. Baker questioned whether such a facility would provide enough response time for emergency vehicles to reach other sections of the town and he also noted that the current proposal groups these town buildings closer to the center of town, which is a goal of the Master Plan. Planning Board members were given a disc
prepared by Ms. Paré of the proposed building changes, which will be reviewed and discussed at the next meeting of the Planning Board.
OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Paré will prepare the "Annual Report" for the Planning Board.
The Attorney General has approved the zoning changes voted at the October Town Meeting, but questions whether there may be problems with certain agricultural uses and urges the Board to consult Town Counsel.
MINUTES/BILLS
Invoices for payment to the Telegram & Gazette as well as to VHB, Inc. were approved for payment. Upon motion of Mr. Salate and second of Ms. Paré, the January 23, 2008 Minutes of the Meeting were approved as written and the Minutes of the January 23, 2008 Public Hearing, One Seventy-Five LLC Application for Site Plan Review, were approved as amended.
Date Accepted:_____________ By:___________________________
Karen Paré, Clerk
Submitted By:_________________________
Susan Abramson
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