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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-04-23Planning Board Minutes Senior Center April 23, 1996 Members Present: Joseph V. Mahoney, Champaign, Richard Rowen, Vice Chairman, Alberto Angles, Associate Member. Alison Lescarbeau, Clerk, John Simons and Richard Nardella were absent. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner, was present. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. P#blic Hearings: Rezone 651 Turnpike Street from R-6 to B-2 (Linda Jalbert) Rezone 643 Turnpike Street from R-6 to B-2 (Irving & Constance Lufldn) Mr. Angles read the legal notices to open the public hearings. Scott Hajjar and Irving Lufldn were present and stated they feel their homes are obsolete now due to traffic and commercial development on Route 114 and they are looking to the Planning Board for favorable recommendation on their warrant articles. Mr. Rowen asked what the feelings of the neighbors are and Mr. Hajjar replied most are in favor with the exception ora Mr. Hamel. Mr. Rowen stated that the Planning Board should wait until the Master Plan is completed before endorsing any rezoning articles. Mr. Angles asked how much land is involved in the rezoning, and Mr. Haiiar replied 1 ~A acres. Mr. Hajjar stated that he doesn't feel rezonin8 2 properties would have a negative impact on the Town. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearings. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously for unfavorable action on these warrant articles. Rezone that portion of the Watershed currently zoned R-3 to R-1 (Abbe Ritchie) Mr. Angles read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Ms. Colwell informed the Board that the article has been withdrawn. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board vOted unanimously to close the public hearing. Discussion Authori:,~tion to Develop Master Plan Ms. Colwell stated that this is a warrant article asking the Town to vote on $75,000 in order to develop the Master Plan. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously for favorable action on this warrant article. Growth Management Bylaw John Leemah, Chairman Board of Selectmen, was present. Mr. Rowen stated that he has been reviewing Mr. Leeman's proposed bylaw and is in the process of revising some of the text. In order to eliminate any confusion, the consensus was that some changes would be made to Mr. Leeman's bylaw on the floor of Town Meeting by Mr. Rowen, and the Planning Board will give thek recommendation at that time. Rezone a portion of Route 114 from I-1 and B-1 to B-2 (Laudani) On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted unanimously for unfavorable action on this warrant article. Amend Zoning Bylaw Section 8.5 (PRD) Ms. Colwell stated that she spoke to Don Ritchie and they are still not together on this, but Ms. Colwell does see the possibility of some meeting ground. Mr. Mahoney stated that until the Master Plan is completed he feels the status of PRDs should remain as is. Mr. Rowen stated that he is against both rezoning articles on their merit. He feels PRDs have been a benefit to the Town. Mr. Angles agrees with Mr. Rowen and also feels that at a later date maybe the Board and the rezoning group could come to an agreement. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously for unfavorable action on this warrant article. Street Acceptances Ms. Colwell stated to the Board that there is no new information or updates on the street acceptances. The Planning Board took no action on the street acceptances. Strategy for Town Meeting Ms. Colwell spoke to the Board regarding who will make what presentations at Town Meeting. It was discussed that it would be a good idea to have a price comparison between a regular subdivision and PRD. Also, Ms. Colwell will look to the Assessors Office for information on the value of homes in a few of the Town's PRDs. Ms. Colwell would like to have someone explain to the residents at Town Meeting what a thorough review a PRD endures compared to a regular subdivision. Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.