MINUTES OF THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING
MARCH 23, 2011
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Vincent Vignaly, Patricia Halpin, Patrick McKeon
Karen Paré, Lawrence Salate
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Marc Frieden, Joe Evangelista, Michele Perla, Dave Brunelle
All documents referenced in these Minutes are stored and available for public inspection in the Planning Board office, 127 Hartwell Street
ANR: 304 LANCASTER STREET: A&E REALTY: SMITH/MAZZOLENI
Reference Doc.: “Plan of Land”, 304 Lancaster Street W. Boylston MA 3-03-11
An ANR Plan for 304 Lancaster Street was presented by Mr. Joe Evalgelista on behalf of the owner of the property, Ms. Wendy Smith. Mr. Vignaly asked to be recused because the DCR is buying the adjacent property. Two lots were created, both having adequate frontage and access. The filing fee, a mylar and six copies of the plan plus two completed Form A(s) were submitted. Upon motion of Ms. Paré and second of Mr. McKeon, it was unanimously voted to sign the ANR Plan.
JOE EVANGELISTA: DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE IMPLEMENTATION OF INCENTIVE ZONING BYLAW
Mr. Evangelista and his partner, Mr. Dave Brunelle, attended the meeting in order to discuss their proposed development on Shrine Avenue, plans for which they will file with the Planning Board in the near future under the Incentive Zoning Bylaw. The property consists of 3+ acres of which 1.75 acres are wetlands. Water and sewer connections are available but not gas. The lot is zoned Business. They estimate that 24 possible rental units are available under Incentive Zoning. The (one) building will consist of a basement level plus three stories above and will be limited to age 55 and over residents. There is a need for rental housing for this age demographic, Mr. Evangelista stated. The building will
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be 100’ x 60’ and there will be 48 parking spaces. Twenty-percent (20%) will be affordable units. The limit on building height in the Business District is 50’. Mr. Evangelista would prefer more than one building, however it will be cost-prohibitive if an elevator needs to be installed in each building.
Mr. Vignaly suggested pursuing the idea of selling the building to the Housing Authority, which would allow federal funds to be used. The Housing Authority would then manage the property. Mr. Evangelista stated that, after obtaining Planning Board approval, he would consider that idea. There will be changes to the Incentive Zoning Bylaw proposed to Town Meeting in May that will allow multiple buildings on one lot, Mr. Vignaly stated. If not the Housing Authority, Ms. Halpin queried, who would manage the building? Mr. Evangelista stated that he would sell the building to someone who would market it. Mr. Vignaly stated that the Board will be trying to protect the town’s interests as far as to whom the units will rent. Mr. Evangelista stated that the age limit will prevent many problems. Ms.
Paré asked how is it possible to restrict due to age and Mr. McKeon stated that the restriction would be written into in the deed. Mr. Vignaly informed Mr. Evangelista that proposed changes to the Incentive Zoning Bylaw will include a change to the density calculation which will exclude the wetlands. Ms. Paré informed Mr. Evangelista that he will need a Special Permit and Site Plan Review from the Planning Board, which will include the usual reviews of stormwater management, parking, building elevation, lighting, etc. She reminded Mr. Evangelista that he still need to submit an amended As-Built Plan for Gates Brook. There is $362.95 left in the Gates Brook Review Account. Mr. Evangelista stated that the As-Built Plan will be submitted by this summer.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO INCENTIVE ZONING BYLAWS
Reference Document: Incentive Zoning Bylaws Draft Amendments: 03/10/11
Mr. Vignaly submitted another draft of the proposed changes to the Incentive Zoning Bylaw, based upon suggestions made at the previous meeting of the Planning Board. Mr. Vignaly will make a “clean copy” that will be available for the Town Clerk’s office and for the public hearing on April 13th.
DISCUSS CONTINUED “ON-CALL ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT”: VHB
Reference Doc.: VHB Client Authorization Form, dated 3/9/11
VHB requests that all of their clients sign this form, which is used to assess the value of their business. Amendment #2 renews this contract for the 2011 calendar year. It estimates the approximate amount the Planning Board may spend for their engineering review fees. Upon motion of Ms. Paré and second of Mr. Salate, it was unanimously voted to request that Mr. Vignaly sign the form on behalf of the Planning Board.
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OLD BUSINESS
Gerardo’s: Use of Land North of the Building: Ms. Paré discussed this issue with Mr. Brodeur, who stated that plans will be filed when West Boylston Seafood files for Site Plan Review (for their proposed expansion). As-Built Plans have been received from the Dairy Queen (Hanioti) which will require review by VHB.
Chapter 40B: Follow-Up on Contact with DHCD: Mr. Vignaly will follow-up with DHCD and Mr. Bob Barrell on discussions concerning the finances and monitoring of Chapter 40B projects.
NEW BUSINESS
Submittal of “Annual Report of “The West Boylston Planning Board Fiscal Year 2010”
Ms. Paré prepared and submitted to the Board for their review the Annual Report for the Planning Board for the Fiscal Year 2010. After one minor change, it was agreed to forward the report to Ms. Lucier for placement in the town’s Annual Report.
Setting Salaries for Elected Officials: Discussion: Mr. Gaumond, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, inquired whether elected officials wish to maintain their current salary of $1.00 per year, or return to their former salary of $100 per year. In light of the economic woes in town, it was agreed to accept the current $1.00 per year salary.
REPORTS FROM OTHER BOARDS
DPW: The Board of Selectmen will be holding a public meeting to get public input on whether the position of Director of the DPW should remain structured as it was when Mr. Westerling held it or be changed to that of a “working supervisor”. Mr. Frieden stated that the town does not want the liability of a DPW director reviewing plans. Mr. Salate stated that it has been suggested that the Sewer Commissioner duties be transferred to the Water District. Ms. Paré stated that there are problems with this because the Water District is an independent entity. She further stated that she would like to see the position of Director continued because the department has many issues and especially needs fiscal oversight. Mr. Vignaly agreed that there needs to be someone to coordinate and
organize the department. Another reason to have a Director is that there needs to be someone to oversee road acceptance, Ms. Halpin stated. Mr. Vignaly stated, in summation, that the Board support the position as it is now structured. Mr. Salate will draft a document stating the Planning Board’s position.
Open Space Implementation Committee: Mr. Vignaly prepared a draft Chapter 7 for the Master Plan on behalf of the Open Space and Recreation Committee. He asked that Planning Board members give him feedback on the draft. Ms. Paré stated that there needs to be an explanation of the “first right of refusal” policy to explain the “refusal of what”? There is a Director of the DPW, not a Superintendent. Involve the Economic Development
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Task Force in plans for a Visitors Center. Mr. Vignaly wishes to explore the idea of using the River Road to supplement the rail trail. It could be developed similarly to the “Garden in the Woods” in Framingham, Mr. Salate suggested.
At the Roundtable scheduled for April 5th, Mr. Vignaly stated that he will suggest the implementation of a Cluster Zoning development or an Incentive Zoning development on the land under discussion on Westland Circle Extension.
MINUTES/BILLS
No bills were submitted for signature. Upon motion of Ms. Paré and second of Ms. Halpin, it was unanimously voted to approve as amended the Minutes of the March 9, 2011 Public Hearing for Amendments to Section 1.4.C, Temporary Use. It was further voted to approve as written the March 9, 2011 Minutes of the Public Hearing for Amendments to Section 2.5: Flood Plain Overlay. Upon motion of Ms. Paré and second of Mr. Salate, it was unanimously voted to approve as amended the Minutes of the March 9, 2011 Planning Board Meeting.
At 9:20 p.m., upon motion of Mr. McKeon and second of Mr. Salate, it was unanimously voted to adjourn.
Date Accepted:_____________ By:__________________________
Karen Paré, Clerk
Submitted By:__________________________
Susan Abramson
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