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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-08-07 Planning Board Minutes Planning Board Meeting A111"ROVED 9/4/01 August 7, 2001 Members Present: John Simons, Chairman(7:25 p.m.) Alberto Angles, Vice Chairman Richard Nardella, Clerk (7:25 p.m.) Richard Rowen Staff Present: Heidi Griffin, Planning Director Jacki Byerley, Planning Assistant The Planning Board Meeting of August 7, 2001 was called to order at 7:25 p.m. Discussions Wallace Street-Site Opening Bond Release Ms. Griffin informed the Planning Board that she had performed a site visit and the road was not at binder coat. The lot is graded and cleared. The applicant had posted a roadway bond. Mr. Nardella questioned whether there were any dirt piles? Ms. Griffin stated no. Mr. Nardella motioned to RELEASE all remaining funds from Wallace Street Site Opening Bond, 2"d by Mr. Angles, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion. Jerad III-Partial Bond Release-Sunset Rock Road Ms. Griffin informed the Planning Board that DPW had recommended a release of $14,900 leaving $10,000. Mr. Grifoni, the developer, requested that the Planning Board release the interest that has accrued also and leave a remainder of$10,000. Ms. Griffin stated that she had spoken to Tim Willett and DPW only needs the $10,000. Mr. Nardella motioned to RELEASE all but $10,000.00 ftom Jerad III-Sunset Rock Road, 2°d by Mr. Rowen, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion. 262 South Bradford Street-Bond Release Mr. Nardella motioned to RELEASE all remaining bond money for 262 South Bradford Street, 2"'d by Mr. Angles, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion. 740 Turnpike Street-Endorsement The Planning Board endorsed the Site Plans for 740 Turnpike Street. Continued Public Hearings: 55 South Bradford Street-Watershed Special Permit Ms. Griffin informed the Planning Board that the applicant had placed the final contours on the plan and within the draft decision had placed condition 2d for the backwashing of the pool. Mr. Rowen motioned to CLOSE the public hearing for 55 South Bradford Street Watershed Special Permit, 2°d by Mr. Angles, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion. Mr. Rowen suggested that within the draft decision the wording on la be changed, Id add "must not extend beyond property line", 2c clarify reason why, and 2d add the design for the pool to be approved by Town Planner. Mr. Angles motioned to APPROVE the Watershed Special Permit for 55 South Bradford Street as amended, 2nd by Mr. Rowen, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion. Discussions: 300 Chestnut Street-informal Replacement of Towers Donna Silva of SBA gave a brief history of the site. Ms. Silva stated that the tower was constructed in 1953 and needs to be fortified. Ms. Silva stated that she had been instructed by the Building Commissioner to come before the Planning Board. Ms. Silva stated that the structure needs strengthening. Mr. Simons stated that it would be SBA's best interest to build a new monopole but with the new requirements he didn't believe that could happen. Ms. Silva agreed that building a new monopole would be the ideal situation but right now she was working on the guidelines of section 8.9 subsection 10 Reconstruction or Replacement of Existing Towers and Monopoles. SBA wants to add guide wires and braces for the strengthening. Mr. Simons instructed Ms. Silva to apply for the special permit and request waivers to certain requirements. Ms. Silva asked whether the towns outside consultant have to review the plans? Ms. Griffin stated that it would be in the best interest of the town and the applicant to have VHB review the plans. 38_Sa ie Way-Watershed Special Permit Ms. Griffin informed the Planning Board that the applicant would need a variance from the ZBA prior to a watershed special permit. The applicant Sal Vaudo has requested to withdraw without prejudice until a variance is received. 2 l �� Mr. Rowen motioned to GRANT the applicant request to Withdraw Without Prejudice the Watershed Special Permit for 38 Saile Way, 2nd by Mr. Nardella, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion. Mr. Simons questioned Ms. Griffin if there were other outstanding issues within the Planning Department. Ms. Griffin informed the Planning Board that she was scheduling a tour of the MRI facility on August 14. Ms. Griffin stated that she had emailed Joan Kulash to invite citizens on the tour; Ms. Kulash wasn't interested in the tour. Mr. Nardella wanted to know what was happening with MRI being in compliance with the conditions of the decision. Mr. Nardella stated that he believed MRI had until June 30, 2001 to be in compliance. Ms. Griffin stated that MRI was missing a few items with their web page but other than that they have complied with everything else. Mr. Nardella requested a detailed letter showing that they were in compliance. Ms. Griffin stated that she had a punchlist together and would update it for the tour. Mr. Nardella motioned to ADJOURN the Planning Board meeting of August 7, 2001 at 8:45 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Rowen, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion. 3