MINUTES OF THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Marc Frieden, Chris Olson, Patrick McKeon,
Karen Paré, Vincent Vignaly
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Norman G. Hill
All documents referenced in these Minutes are stored and available for public inspection in the Planning Board office, 127 Hartwell Street
The Chair opened the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
ANR: SMITH: 223 PRESCOTT STREET
Mr. Norman Hill, PE, from Land Planning, Inc. presented an ANR plan on behalf of the owner of the property, Allison Smith of 223 Prescott Street. Her property abuts DCR land so Mr. Vignaly asked to be recused. Mr. Hill presented a mylar and six copies of the plan, the filing fee and several copies of Form A. The site will be divided into four lots, all of which have adequate size and frontage. Upon motion of Ms. Paré and second of Mr. McKeon, it was unanimously (four votes) voted to sign the ANR Plan.
REVIEW: PROJECT ROUNDTABLE: 21 FRANKLIN STREET
Prior to the meeting, a roundtable discussion was held with various town boards and departments to discuss the proposed retail liquor store at 21 Franklin Street. Concerns were voiced by the Chief of Police with the traffic situation and Ms. Paré questioned whether there will be enough parking. On the “Roundtable Request Form”, a lot for 32 cars was proposed and now the plans call for 24 parking spaces. An application to the DOT for a curb cut must be approved but the project application for Site Plan Review will be filed soon thereafter
OLD BUSINESS
Minutes of the Planning Board Meeting 2.
February 13, 2013
Sign Bylaw: Review of Changes and Comments From Building Inspector
The Building Inspector reviewed the draft Sign Bylaw changes and submitted several comments to the Planning Board, which were discussed. Other additional minor changes were suggested by Mr. Vignaly. Ms. Paré will make the changes proposed tonight and then submit the document for review to the Board of Selectmen, the Building Inspector and the ZBA. A joint meeting with the BOS will be held February 20th at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the draft.
Discussion of Land Use Portion of Master Plan
A meeting was held on Tuesday of the Town Wide Planning Committee at which the Land Use portion of the Master Plan was discussed. It was decided not to make major changes with this version other than to update the tables with 2010 data and insert the current GIS data. Projects that have already been completed by the Planning Board will be removed. Major changes will come later with the new Master Plan that will include input from the community, the TWPC and the Planning Board.
242 Woodland Street: Communications
Mr. Frieden reported that he is still revising the letter to be sent to the developer of 242 Woodland Street.
REPORTS FROM OTHER BOARDS
Housing Trust: A meeting will be held on March 19th and the newly-hired housing specialist will be introduced. He will monitor the SHI, scan contracts for appropriateness and assist in preparing policies and procedures. The Housing Production Plan draft will be handed out at that meeting
Transportation: Mr. Vignaly reported that the intersection of Route 12 and Franklin Street was discussed, especially in light of the proposed business to be built adjacent to the site. Chief Minnich has already received approval to make Franklin Street one-way. The convergence of Woodland Street with Prospect may be made a four-way stop, with the traffic from Holden routed to a stop sign at Prospect Street, making a right hand turn onto Prospect after a full stop.
Earth Removal: The hearing for the three lots in Oakdale off Laurel Street was continued. The three property owners will buffer their neighbors and now only 12,000 cubic yards (down from 60,000) will be taken out. The question of whether the use is allowed under the Zoning will be discussed with the Building Inspector. The committee will meet again in six weeks to discuss revised plans. Recent earth removal from the site on Maple Street across from Orchard Knoll was never approved. The Building Inspector contends that they took out less than 1,500 cubic yards, which is the maximum allowed when a building permit is issued.
Minutes of the Planning Board Meeting 3.
February 13, 2013
OTHER TOPICS NOT REASONABLY ANTICIPATED BY THE CHAIR 48 HOURS BEFORE THE MEETING
Housing Production Plan: Mr. Vignaly reported that he continues to edit the Housing Production Plan after receiving remarks from Trish Settles at CMRPC. He prepared a map with various colors showing unavailable lands for development, which he will do over, with those lands shown in only one color. He awaits further information on those homes valued at under $175,000. When the draft is finalized, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing and then vote on whether to accept it. The Board of Selectmen will also vote on the final product. It does not need Town Meeting approval.
PAYMENT OF INVOICES/REVIEW OF DRAFT MINUTES
No invoices were submitted for signature. Upon motion of Ms. Paré and second of Mr. Olson, it was unanimously voted to approve as written the Minutes of the January 23, 2013 Meeting of the Planning Board.
At 9:10 p.m., upon motion of Ms. Paré and second of Mr. McKeon, it was unanimously voted to adjourn.
Date Accepted:__________ By:_____________________________
Patrick McKeon, Clerk
Submitted By:_______________________
Susan Abramson
| 
