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HomeMy Public PortalAboutPlanning Board -- 2008-12-03 MinutesO'Rielly: He was contacted to look at the whole project. If the neighborhood would like to look at only a portion then he would need that direction. His job is to make sure that what is proposed would have at least a 15 year life span. He then provided an overview on the process for a road betterment. In simple terms it consists of the following process. The homeowners hire an engineer who developed plans and drainage calculations. The engineer would obtain estimates and would present to the Town Administrator and DPW. The Town Administrator then forwarded to the Planning Board for a public hearing. If the Board approved the plan then a notification would be sent out to all the homeowners and a majority approval would be required in order bring to Town Meeting. If they received a majority then the betterment gets sent to Town Meeting and ideally the Town would approve. The process takes a long time. O'Connor: What would happen if we waited on this project? O'Reilly: If you wait and the road can't be just resurfaced then the cost could double. Bugle: Noted that the actual estimates obtained should go down due to the economy and the reduced petroleum costs. McMullen: any other comments? No further comments received. Pierce: Motioned that the Board endorse the estimates and the proposed plans. Seconded by Bugle All Aye. LEGAL HEARING -Corridor Overlay Protection District Special Permit #2008-29. Applicant: Richard & Karen Keevers -Located at 1861 Main Street, Assessors' Map 17; Parcels 70 & 75. Proposal to expand the number of bedroom units of the referenced property. Present: John O'Reilly, J.M. O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. and Richard and Karen Keevers O'Reilly: Provided an overview of the application and plans. He stated that they were would like to have the following reviewed: 1. Confirm parking requirements -The Inn currently has 15 spaces which should be adequate for the 12 rooms (2 additional requested in app.) and a owners unit. 2. Allow the kitchen in the owners unit. McMullen: Questioned where the kitchen would be located and whether the fire department approved. Mr. Keevers noted the kitchen would be on the 2"d floor on the addition and that they were working with the Fire Department. Mr. McMullen then read in the Dept. Reviews and opened the floor to the Board. Taylor and Barnard: no comments Pierce: questioned if the septic system meets the BOH Requirements. O'Reilly: they have received the approval of the BOH. Peter Johnson, an abutter representing the Conservation Trust, was in favor of the modification. Bugle: Lead a discussion on why this issue had to be heard by the Planning Board. A brief discussion occurred and realization that the zoning bylaw should clarify who needed to obtain a special permit from the Planning Board when a property is in the RM zone. McMullen: Noted that there were no further comments. Bugle: Motioned to prepare a favorable decision conditioned on 12 lodging rooms and one owners unit only. The draft decision would be reviewed at the next meeting. Seconded by Barnard. All Aye. Planning Board Meeting Page 2 of 3 12-03-08 CONTINUED LEGAL HEARING #2008-08 -Modification of Special Permit #5014A. Applicant: Steven D. Allard -Located at 3937 Main Street, Assessors' Map 30; Parcel 13. Proposal to allow a massage therapy business in the basement. Present: Steve Allard Allard: Was confused as to why he was back before the Board. He was under the impression that he had received approval from the Planning Board because he had gotten the ok with the BOH and with Conservation. He recognized that he was still working on items with the Building Dept. However, he thought that he was all set. Tubman: Questioned exactly what Mr. Allard was planning to do on the property. McMullen: Stated that the plans outlined a retail use on the first floor and the 2"d floor apartment was going to be changed to office space. Allard: Was not completely sure as to what he wanted due to the economy. Bugle: Requested a site plan/floor plan that showed exactly what Mr. Allard would like to have reviewed. In addition, it was agreed to request Mr. Staley, Building Commissioner, at the next meeting to ensure that Mr. Allard is conforming to the building code for the use requested. Bugle: Motioned to continue to the next meeting. Seconded by Barnard. All Aye. Other Business: 1. Review Minutes of Meeting/Work Sessions: ^ August 27, 2008; September 10, 2009; September 11, 2008; September 15, 2008; • September 18, 2008; September 23, 2008; September 24, 2008 Pierce: Motioned to approve all the minutes with minor modifications. Seconded by Bugle. All Aye. 2. Review Draft Decision for Bud Noyes, N&N Real Properties: Map 14, parcel 50 A brief review of the decision occurred. Bugle: Motioned to approve the application and decision as drafted. Seconded by Pierce. ROLL CALL VOTE: John McMullen Aye Elizabeth Taylor Aye Robert Bugle Aye Amber Tubman Aye Marjorie Pierce Aye Robert Barnard Aye 3. Review Draft Decision for SP #2008-27: St. Aubin, Map 31, parcel 2 A brief review of the decision occurred. Pierce: Motioned to approve the application and decision as drafted. Seconded by Bugle. ROLL CALL VOTE: John McMullen Aye Elizabeth Taylor Abstain Robert Bugle Aye Amber Tubman Aye Marjorie Pierce Aye Robert Barnard Aye Pierce: Motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Tubman. All Aye. Respectfully submitted, ~Za,~,~ ~1.J I ~,~,_._ Marjorie P rce/Clerk Planning Board Meeting 12-03-08 ~. J nne ci/Administrate e C erk Page 3 of 3