MINUTES OF THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 9, 2009
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Lawrence Salate, Patrick McKeon, Vincent Vignaly
MEMBERS ABSENT: Patricia Halpin, Karen Paré
OTHERS PRESENT: Marino Morazzini, Paula and Milo Howard
SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW: 16 WOODLAND STREET
An application was received for Site Plan Review for an addition to an existing structure at 16 Woodland Street. An application was submitted for this project previously but was withdrawn. At that time, the required filing fees were submitted. A public hearing date was scheduled for Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. The applicant mistakenly sent notices of public hearing to the abutters, informing them that the public hearing would be held tonight. Some abutters did come to the meeting and were instructed to return on January 13th. They wish to air their concerns about the possibility that dogs will be boarded in the proposed addition. Questions for the Planning Board’s review engineer will include the impervious cover (74.8%), drainage and whether boarding is allowed by
zoning.
While they were here, the abutters complained about the noise and fumes from the car wash at the Shell gas station. They reported that their complaints to the town about these issues have been ignored.
CONSIDERATION OF REZONING TO BUSINESS ROUTE 140 TO RAILROAD TRACKS
Mr. Vignaly stated that there are many single family homes along the stretch of Route 140 up to the railroad tracks (from the signal lights at the center of town) that currently have “cottage” type industries. Perhaps the town should consider rezoning this area to allow for small commercial development. The DCR owns a large proportion of land in the back of the lots. Mr. Salate questioned whether this would be an area in which to consider a limited commercial/industrial district that could increase the tax revenue. The area is mostly zoned for General Residential. A Planning Board does need to plan for future development, Mr. Vignaly stated, and this area is one which might be considered for limited commercial
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development. Mr. McKeon stated that it makes sense to have a limited commercial district on a road that leads into town. The Board needs to find out whether residents would want this change and the Board needs to get input from the Town Wide Planning Committee. Mr. Vignaly suggested that the zoning could allow for professional offices and limited retail. Other towns have similar districts, such as Wellesley, Mr. Salate stated, but they are too restrictive. Mr. Vignaly will check this mixed use with Holden and Wellesley.
VOTE TO APPROVE 2010 PLANNING BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Upon motion of Mr. Vignaly and second of Mr. McKeon, it was unanimously voted to approve as drafted the 2010 Schedule of Meetings for the Planning Board.
MINUTES/BILLS
Invoices were approved for payment to the Telegram & Gazette and to VHB.
Upon motion of Mr. Vignaly and second of Mr. McKeon, the following Minutes from November 18, 2009 were approved as written:
Minutes of the Planning Board Meeting
Minutes of the Public Hearing for Proposed Revisions to the Planning Board Fee Schedule
Minutes of the Public Hearing for Star Tower/T-Mobile Application for Special Permit and Site Plan Review
Upon motion of Mr. Vignaly and second of Mr. McKeon, the Minutes of the Joint Meeting With the Housing Partnership were approved as amended.
Mr. Vignaly will contact Mr. Gaumond concerning the submittal of a preliminary budget for the Planning Board for F/Y 2011.
At 8:15 p.m., upon motion of Mr. Vignaly and second of Mr. McKeon, it was unanimously voted to adjourn.
Date Accepted:___________ By:________________________
Karen Paré, Clerk
Submitted By:______________________
Susan Abramson
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