PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
November 16, 2005
PRESENT: K. Hurd (Chairman), R. Domnitz, E. flint, D. Ries, J. Snell
STAFF: M. Whitehead
7:30 BUSINESS
· Mark Whitehead introduced Catherine Perry as the recommended choice for the Administrative Assistant to the Planning Board/ Town Planner. Mr. Whitehead discussed the search process and Catherine’s credentials for the position. A MOTION was made by Ephraim Flint and seconded by John Snell to recommend Catherine Perry to the Board of Selectmen for appointment to the Administrative Assistant position. Motion passed 5-0.
· The Board signed the decision of site plan approval for Digiovanni, 300 South Great Road.
· Mark Whitehead discussed the need to review the proposed bylaw changes in the next couple of meetings in order to meet deadlines for Town Meeting. These included proposed changes to the Sign and Lot Coverage bylaws and the Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw regulations (not a town meeting vote). John Snell discussed the Natural Resources Committee and their work toward a water use bylaw. David Ries discussed the Neighborhood Conservation District proposed bylaw.
· Ken Hurd asked the Board for feedback on the State of the Town meeting and discussed the Rural Land Foundation project regarding the Post Office at the Mall.
· Mark Whitehead discussed the status of the gas station on Route 117. LV Realty Property was planning on reopening the gas station and would need to come to the Planning Board for signs and lighting approvals
8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING- Stephen and Sara Brown, 24 Tower Road, Map 74/Lot26 for site plan review for an addition to the house. Stephen Brown presented their application. Mr. Brown stated they needed to reconstruct the roof and expand the footprint of the house approximately 15% due to water and ice damming issues as well as their need for more space due to an expanding family. The upstairs bedrooms were not up to code. The garage would be torn down and rebuilt. It was noted the applicants also need Zoning Board approval. A MOTION was made and seconded to approve the plan as presented with the following conditions:
1. The applicant provide final plans for approval by the Board showing lighting locations on the building, types of lighting, and wattage of lighting.
2. Drainage shall be maintained on the property and shown on the final plans
3. Existing landscaping shall be maintained
Motion passed 5-0.
8:20 P.M. – PRELIMINARY MEETING – Laurence and Pauline Herthel, 199 Concord Road, Map 97/Lot 6.2 site plan review for new residence. Mr. Herthel and Mr. Fico (proposed buyer) discussed with the Board several issues regarding the site and the process. These included the height restriction, height of natural grade, 21/2 story requirement, basement as a story, massing of the house, curb cut, orientation of garage doors and rotating the house location to mitigate the visual impacts.
8:40 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUATION - Lexington Road LLP, Tim Taylor (ATTY), 118 Lexington Road, ( Map and Parcels 34-4, 34-4.02, 34-4.03, 34-4.04, 34-4.05) special permit and site plan review for an R-1 cluster subdivision. The Board reviewed the letter from Tim McIntosh of VHB, Inc. who is reviewing the engineering on behalf of the Board. The Board requested a written response to the VHB letter from the applicant’s consultant. The Board reviewed the draft cluster subdivision covenants and the draft special permit. A MOTION was made and seconded to continue the hearing to December 7, 2005 at 8:00 PM.
Motion passed 5-0.
9:00 P.M. –PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUATION – Ayoub Engineering on behalf of Elie Gammal, South Great Road, Map 82/Lot 2, site plan review for a new residence. The applicant has requested a withdrawal without prejudice. A MOTION was made and seconded to allow the applicant to withdraw his application without prejudice. Motion passed 5-0.
The Meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM.
Submitted by Mark Whitehead.
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