Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-04-13The Planning Board held a meeting on Thursday evening, April 13, 1989. The meeting was called to order at 8:14 p.m. by Vice Chairman, George Perna. Also present were John Simons and Michael Leary. Erich Nitzsche arrived at 8:25 p.m. Paul Hedstrom arrived at 8:35 p.m. Public Hearinqs - Warrant Articles Definitions John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Karen Nelson, Director of Planning and Community Development, was present and spoke to the Board. Karen stated the she had spoken to Town Counsel. Basically cleaning up the definition section, housekeeping. Those definitions are: 2.22 Auto Repair 2.27 Building Height - vertical grade 2.3~.1 Driveway - does away with common driveways John Simons did not agree, he wants to keep sectiOn'~'2~3M.1 t~ wa'~'it' was. 2.40 Home Occupations - reirriated principal dwellings. John Simons cited Day Care Centers. Karen Nelson stated that they were basically governed by the State. She stated that under home occupation, you cannot have retail business, customers etc. John Simons stated that he had a problem with that. 2.43 2.52 Lot - being consistent with State law. no Cut Zone Creating the following: 2.38.3 2.61 Floor Area Ratio Principal Structure Erich Nitzsche arrived at 8:25 p.m. Karen Nelson briefed Erich on what the Board had already discussed and any changes will have to be amended at Town Meeting. Karen read the Driveway definition from the Zoning Bylaw. George Perna wanted to change to amount from 3 to 2 and by Special Permit. Frank Serio agreed with John Simons that it should be by Special Permit. MOTION: By John Simons to continue the public hearing to the next meeting. SECOND: Michael Leafy VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Exceptions John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Karen Nelson stated that this article reflects the State Statue. MOTION: By John Simons to close the public hearing and recommend favorable action on the Exceptions Article. SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Paul Hedstrom arrived at 8:35 p.m. George Perna turned the meeting over to Paul Hedstrom at that time. Create R-6 Article John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Christian Huntress stated that this article was created for a specific area. Basically VR except dimensional difCerences, 3 acres, 7 units. Frank Serio stated that the neighbors wanted 2 acres, not 3 acres, it would take 7 houses for 3 acres. George Perna stated that just the area along Route 114 was buildable, inside was wetlands. A lengthy discussion took place between the Board and the residents the area to be rezoned. Karen Nelson stated that she needed an early recommendation. MOTION: By George Perna to continue the public hearing until April 24, 1989. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Rezone Hillside Road to R-6 John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing on the rezoning of Hillside Road to R-6. MOTION: By John Simons to continue the public hearing until April 24, 1989. SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Accept Chapter 245 Article John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. MOTION: By John Simons to close the public hearing a make a favorable recommendation to Town Meeting. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Home Occupation Article John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Karen Nelson stated that home occupation exists in each district at the present time. This is eliminating it from each district and placing it in a separate section. George Perna addressed item #1, the last sentence, "Only one home occupation may be conducted within a single lot of record". This is new. MOTION: Erich Nitzsche to close the public hearing and make a favorable recommendation to Town Meeting. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Amend Table 2 Article John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Christian Huntress stated that the lot area was 200,000 sq.ft, now 50,000 sq. ft. the height is two stories maximum, not to exceed 40 feet high. Linda Ruscio, a former member of the Balanced Growth Steering Committee, questioned the lot area. She spoke on the survey that was done by John Connery Associates two years ago and that by the proposed changes, the Board was ignoring the original plan for that particular area. Karen Nelson stated that comments .from the State D.P.W., Joseph DiAngelo, that the State would not allow access from Route 114. MOTION: By John Simons to continue the public hearing to April 24, 1989. SECOND~ Michael Leary VOTE: In Favor - John Simons, Erich Nitzsche, Michael Leary and Paul Hedstrom Abstaining: George Perna Farnum Street/Brook Street/Route 114 Rezoninq Article~ (4 Articles) John Simons read the legal notices to open the public hearings. Linda Farnum Spoke on the parking. Paul Hedstrom stated the she would have to go to the Board of Appeals for a variance showing hardship with the wetlands. MOTION: Michael Leary to continue the public hearings until April 24, 1989 SECOND: John Simons VOTE~ In Favor - Michael Leary, John Simons, Erich Nitzsche and Paul Hedstrom. Abstaining: George Perna Approval Not Required Form A Plans Liberty Street MOTION: By John Simons to accept the Form A Plans. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Discussions Safe 'N' Sound Mini Storage John Simons read a letter to Mr. Todd. pictures of what was actually on site. that ~ake doors were in place. Chris huntress showed the Board Mr. Todd was present. He said The Board stated in the order of condition, no doors. Mr. Todd said the panels will be flush - permanent. He gave the Board a picture of the proposed panels. MOTION: By George Perna to place into the record, documentation of the proposed panels. SECOND: Michael Lear¥ VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Spring Hill Detention Area Letter to be sent from the Board regarding the removal of the landscaping. A.D.S. Manaqement - Nursinq Home Route 114 Erich Nitzsche to review the new plans. MOTION: By George Perna to adjourn the meeting. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous of those present. The planning Board meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. Paul A. Hedstrom, Chairman ~net L. Eaton, Secretary