HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-08-07Planning Board Meeting
August 7, 2001
APPROVED 9/4/01
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, 2nd 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. Griford, the developer, requested that the Planning Board
release the interest that has accrued also and leave a remainder of $10,O00. 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 from Jerad III-Sunset
Rock Road, 2ua by Mr. Rower~ voted 4-0 in favor ofthe motion.
262 South Bradford Street-Bond Release
Mr. Nardella motioned to RELEA~SE all rerna~in~g bond money for 262 South ·
Bradford Street, 2~ by Mr. Angles, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.
740 Turnpike Street-Endorsement
The Planning Board endorsed the Site Plans for 740 Tttmp~e Street.
Continued Public Hearings:
55 South Bradford Street-Watershed Special Permit
Ms. Griffin informed the Planning Board that the applicant had placed the final comours
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, 2nd 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, ld 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. An~les motioned to APPROVE the Watershed Special Permit for 55 South
Bradford Street as mended, 2aa by Mr. Rowen, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.
Discussions:
300 Chestnut Strcet-Infoiu,al Replacemem 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 fight 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 Saile 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. ~
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 Mill being in compliance with
the conditions of the decision. Mr. Nardella stated that he believed MRI had until June
30, 2001 to he 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 ptmehlist 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.