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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-11-21Planning Bo&r~ Minutes Me~bers Present Joseph Mahoney, Chairman, Richard Rowen, Vice Chairman, Lescarbeau, Clerk. John Simons arrived at 8:15 p.m. Nardella and Alberto Angles, Associate Member, were Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner, was also present. Minutes Alison Richard absent. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Rowen, of November 7, 1995 were approved as amended. Discussion the minutes Butcher Boy - siqns/~e~qhhor concern~ Ms. Colwell and George Perna, who was chairman of the board when Butcher Boy was approved, met on site with the Yameens and their sign contractor, Mr. Picard. The Yameens want to install signs that are made of "sign foam" instead of wood, to be located at the entrance and three facade areas. Mr. Picard stated that the "sign foam" has proven itself in California, is very durable, is painted, doesn't peel, but will fade over time. Mr. Perna stated to Ms. Colwell that it is his recollection that the Board wasn't so concerned with wooden signs per Se, as they were with the "look and feel" of wood. At the written request of the Board of Selectmen, the Planning Board discussed again the sign issue in regards to Butcher Boy. Ms. Lescarbeau, Clerk, read into the record a letter from the Board of Selectmen to the Planning Board asking them to reconsider their decision on the sign issue. Mr. Simons stated that wood is required in every other case, and that tremendous pressure has been placed on the Town Boards. It is his feeling that special treatment should not be given to anyone. He suggested that the Yameens bring in pictures of other similarly sized signs constructed of sign foam. He was concerned that although a small sample of sign foam may "look" like wood, a larger sample may not. Mr. Mahoney and Ms. Lescarbeau stated that the "sign foam" does have the look and feel of wood. Ms. Lescarbeau asked how high the entrance sign will be. Mr. Picard answered 8 feet high. Mr. Rowen asked if **sign foam" has the same surface finish as wood. Mr. Picard stated "yes." Mr. Ragonese, an abutter to the Butcher Boy Marketplace, was present with his concerns regarding lighting and tree planting. Ken Yameen stated he feels they have done what they should for Mr. Ragonese. Ms. Colwell stated the issue of lighting has not been addressed, however, the landscaping was completed according to the plan and the agreed upon modifications. Tom Yameen stated they are awaiting a price for the shielding of the light. Mr. Ragonese thought that 22 more trees would be planted along the 100 foot strip, because the land was allowed to be built up 4 feet near the Great Pond Road area, therefore, at night the lights shine right into his home. Mr. Rowen suggested that screening be placed at the top of the wall near Mr. Ragonese's property in order to alleviate this problem. Tom Yameen stated he will look into this matter and see what the cost will be. Ms. Colwell stated that the lighting issue and additional landscaping should also be presented by the Yameens at the next meeting. Pictures of larger "sign foam" signs should also be presented. A motion was made by Mr. Rowen, seconded byMs. Lescarbeau, that in consideration of the applicant's willingness to review putting in additional landscaping along the property boundary with Mr. Ragonese, the Planning Board will agree to modify condition 22 of the Site Plan Review Special Permit requiring wooden signs and will allow a sign foam entrance sign, sign foam background on the 3 facades, and plexiglass letters on the building. All colors (green & ivory), lettering styles and textures are to be as presented to the Planning Board. The Board voted 3 to 1 in favor of the sign foam. Mr. Mahoney yes Mr. Rowen yes Ms. Lescarbeau yes Mr. Simons no As a unanimous vote of four members is required in order to modify a special permit, the motion failed. Crossroads - slqns Ms. Colwell presented a proposed sign for Fudruckers Restaurant to the Board. The sign will be made of wood and will be carved in the shape of the Fudruckers logo. The Board was not generally happy with the proposed sign. Mr. Simons stated he feels the developer should come before the Board to discuss changes in the plan. Mr. Mahoney stated that the proposed sign was not in keeping with the plan. Mr. Shaheen and a representative from Fudruckers should come before the Board at the next meeting to discuss the sign. Route 114 - DrODoSed reZonin? Ms. Colwell stated that she met with John Connery, the consultant who assisted the Town in creating the Balanced Growth Plan of June 8, 1987. He will put together a proposal on updating the plan for the Town to review. Ms. Colwell recommends the formation of a Route 114 and/or Balanced Growth review committee to review this issue and create some community consensus. Mr. Rowen asked what would the consultant's roll be? Ms. Colwell answered a facilitator, lending advice to the Town. Ms. Lescarbeau asked what is his background? Ms. Colwell stated that he is a Planning Consultant. Mr. Mahoney stated that Route 114 should be looked at from a total point of view. Ms. Colwell stated that we need someone to head up a committee. Scott Hajjar, Turnpike Street, was present and stated that a reason to rezone would be for economic development. 22,000 cars drive on 114 everyday and the Town needs to capture those people. The money they would spend would be a tax benefit to the Town. Mr. Mahoney stated that this is a very informal discussion, and the Planning Board would be in touch with Mr. Hajjar when the time is right. Review of CBA interpretation No discussion of this issue. Bonds/Lot Releases Coventry I - Bo~ Discussion of this matter will be held when Mr. Nardella is present. Den Rock View Subdivision - reduction/lot release Applicant requests a bond reduction as some of the work has been completed. The Board also needs to sign a lot release form for the original covenant. When this subdivision approval was extended a new covenant was executed. This new covenant was released, however, the old covenant is still on record. Ms. Lescarbeau read a letter from DPW recommending retaining $59,700 and releasing $65,300. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted to release the original covenant. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted unanimously to retain $59,700 and release $65,300. Cobblestone Crossina ~- Fe4uction Ms. Lescarbeau read a letter from DPW recommending the release of $26,500 and retaining $18,500. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to release $26,500 and retain $18,500. Cobblestone CrQssinq I~ - yeduction Ms. Lescarbeau read a letter from DPW recommending the release of $18,245 and retaining $6,069. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to release $18,245 and retaining $6,069. Woodland Estates - release lots/Dost bond Ms. Lescarbeau read a letter from DPW recommending the release of $13,380 and retaining $28,100 for the roadway bond for phase I station 0 + 00 to 4 + 66. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to release the $13,380 and retain the $28,100. Ms. Lescarbeau read a letter from DPW recommending the posting of 4 a roadway bond for phase II station 4 + 66 to 18 + 65 in the amount of $59,800. The applicant is requesting the release of all but 6 lots. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted unanimously to release all but 6 lots upon the posting of a roadway bond for phase II station 4 + 66 to 18 + 65 in the amount of $59,800. Lots 6 & 7 SharDners Pond Road-common drive release Ms. Colwell stated that the driveway was built according to the plan and the office has received the as-built plan. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted u/~animously to release the $2,000 bond. Lots 8 & 9 SharDners Pond Road - common drive reduction The Town is holding a $2,000 common driveway bond. As lot 9 has not yet been constructed, Ms. Colwell recommends releasing only $1,000 of the $2,000 bond. The Board stated that if the project is not complete the money should not be released. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted unanimously to RETAIN the $2,000 bond. Lost Pond - reduction Ms. Lescarbeau read a letter from DPW recommending the release of $21,000 and the retention of $95,300. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to release the $21,000 and retain the $95,300. Endorsement of plan. Lots 1 & 2 Boxford Street Applicant has granted the Planning Board an extension until November 22, 1995 to make a decision on this application. Applicant requested a withdrawal of the Form A plan. accepted the withdrawal. The Board Lots i - 4 Abbott Street - Form A Ms. Colwell stated that they have not gone to ConCom yet, but she asked Steve Stapinski to show the wetlands. The frontages and areas all meet the zoning requirements.