MINUTES OF THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING
MAY 23, 2012
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Patrick McKeon, Karen Paré, Lawrence Salate, Marc Frieden
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vincent Vignaly
OTHERS PRESENT: None
All documents referenced in these Minutes are stored and available for public inspection in the Planning Board office, 127 Hartwell Street
SIGN APPROVAL: SPRINT CO-LOCATION ON WIRELESS TOWER: 208 BEAMAN STREET
Ms. Paré prepared and presented to the members a draft Approval for the Sprint Co-Location on Beaman Street. She noted that it has been determined that the town holds a bond for that tower from Sprint in the amount of $25,000. After discussion, it was decided that the bond is a sufficient amount for the dismantling of Sprint’s equipment. The Approval was duly signed and will be sent to the applicant upon receipt of the final balance owed to the Board for engineering review fees.
DISCUSSION OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: Request for Input From Town Manager
Mr. Gaumond has asked for comments from the Planning Board on information he forwarded concerning the Greater Worcester Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Ms. Paré noted that under the section “New Project”, Gerardo’s Bakery is listed. This project has been completed and should no longer be on the list. It was suggested that a future project could be the Route 12 corridor, but Mr. McKeon stated that the town would have to put up some money for engineering for the project. Ms. Paré suggested that connecting Hartwell Street to Route 140 would be a plan worth pursuing. Mr. Salate stated that the bridge on Hartwell Street would present a problem. There is also a question of who owns the land on which the old road is situated. The DCR owns the land abutting it
on both sides. Mr. McKeon will email the Board’s comments to Mr. Gaumond.
Minutes of the Planning Board Meeting 2.
May 23, 2012
There were no Reports from Other Boards.
OLD BUSINESS
It appears as if the Beehive Builders project on Woodland and Prospect Streets is nearing completion, but no inspection reports have been received by the Planning Board. There is concern that no inspections have been requested by the builder. Mr. McKeon will ask Mr. Conger (the applicant) to attend the next meeting of the Board.
PAYMENT OF INVOICES/REVIEW OF MINUTES OF MAY 23, 2012
Upon motion of Ms. Paré and second of Mr. Salate, it was unanimously voted to approve as written the May 23, 2012 Minutes of the Continued Public Hearing, Sprint Application for Special Permit and Site Plan Review. Upon motion of Ms. Paré and second of Mr. Salate, it was unanimously voted to approve as amended the Minutes of the May 23, 2012 Meeting of the Planning Board.
This was the last meeting for Mr. Salate as a Planning Board member. The Board thanked him and wished him well.
At 7:50 p.m., upon motion of Mr. Salate and second of Mr. Frie den, it was unanimously voted to adjourn.
Date Accepted:_____________ By:________________________________
Clerk
Submitted By:__________________________
Susan Abramson
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