Planning Board, July 15, 2014
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
July 15, 2014
Holden Senior Center
Members Present: William Ritter, John Michalak, David Lindberg, Otto Lies.
Members Absent: Scott Carlson, Jeffrey Head, Tina Stratis
Others Present: Pam Harding: Town Planner, Elizabeth Fotos: Recording Secretary
7:00PM Meeting Called to order by W. Ritter
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED - ANR
Princeton Street, David Brunelle, R-40 Zoning District
This is the last lot on Princeton Street. P. Harding handed out the plans to the Board for review and stated it was taken out of 61A over the Winter. W. Ritter commented on the size of the lots stating they were each an acre. W. Ritter questioned if it met the line width. P. Harding verified that yes it did at 100 FT and widening. The Board also questioned the driveways on Princeton Street. P. Harding stated that at this time she did not know what the driveway plans are. J. Michalak asked if there was a limit on curb cuts. P. Harding verified that there was no limit as long as it was 100 Ft of frontage and on the lot..
Motion by O. Lies, seconded by J. Michalak, it was UNANIMOULSY VOTED TO APPROVE THE ANR FOR R-40 ZOINING DISTRICT, PRINCETON STREET.
378 Malden Street, Joseph Moossa, R-1 Zoning District
P. Harding spoke to the order. This referenced a plan for lot 15/16. There was a deed that combined the lots; it is not amending a lot line, it is creating a new one. W. Ritter stated that he was concerned about the lot width issue. D. Lindberg stated that he felt that it was not entitled to endorsement however W. Ritter confirmed that it was in fact entitled to endorsement because it had the required lot area and frontage. He further stated that it was not a buildable lot as is. P. Harding verified that it was a daughter taking care of her parent’s property. P. Harding indicated that her issue is that it referenced a deed and a plan that spoke about two things that no longer exist. O. Lies questioned if a surveyor should note it. P. Harding stated this is the correct deed reference but there is a deed after that combined the property.
W. Ritter moved to approve with a letter to the applicant pointing out lot width issues and that they need to correct the deed reference.
Motion by O. Lies, seconded by J. Michalak, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE THE ANR FOR 378 MALDEN STREET WITH A LETTER TO THE APPLICANT POINTING OUT THE LOT WIDTH ISUES AND THE NEED TO CORRECT THE DEED REFERENCE.
Main Street, Mill Pond Realty, Jefferson Mill
An ANR was submitted in order to divide the Dam. P. Harding reminded the Board that this was presented prior and was denied by the Board. W. Ritter questioned if it was the exact same plan that was previously denied. P. Harding confirmed that it was. W. Ritter questioned if they were trying to carve out the dam to sell the parcels so they would not have to take responsibility for it. J. Michalak stated if this in fact happened it would evidently become the Towns issue. W. Ritter verified that fact. He also stated that it is not entitled to endorsement because it does not have the area or frontage. P. Harding stated that it also violated special permit that is recorded at the registry.
Motion by D. Lindberg, seconded by O. Lies, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO DENY THE ANR BECAUSE THE PARCEL LACKED FRONTAGE, AND AREA REQUIREMENTS, AND IS IN VIOLATION OF CONDITIONS TO A SPECIAL PERMIT THAT IS ALREADY ISSUED.
250 Bailey Road, Jean and Randy Brunter, R-40
P. Harding stated that they are creating 1 lot and have 100FT of frontage. This does currently violate the driveway by-law, however they are willing to make notes on the plan that indicate they want to move the driveway back onto the correct lot.
Motion by D. Lindberg, seconded by O. Lies, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE THE ANR FOR 250 BAILEY ROAD WITH SENDING A LETTER TO THE APPLICANT REGARDING THE DRIVEWAY.
Sign By Law:
W. Ritter suggested that the Board defer sign by law discussion for a meeting where more members of the Board were present.
The Board agreed.
Update of Subdivision
P. Harding asked the Board to start to think about possible amendments to the Subdivision Control Regulations; especially road width. W. Ritter confirmed that this is a big issue and will need consult from the engineering department. P. Harding indicated that our community was on the high side for pavement width requirements.
New Project on Salisbury Street:
P. Harding verified that they did the hook up on the sewer and cleared and graded. W. Ritter commented on the speed of the project. P. Harding indicated that utilities would be starting next.
New Subdivision, 325 Bullard Street
P. Harding stated that the distribution of application materials had occurred. W. Ritter asked if that had been noticed to the abutters, and P. Harding answered that no it had not and the hearing was to take place tomorrow (July 16, 2014) for the Conservation Commission and the Planning Board public hearing on the matter will be conducted on August 12, 2014.
Next Meeting: August 12, 2014
Misc.
J. Michalak stated that he had been looking more at the signs on Main Street. He also questioned the clothing recycle and donation bins and questioned if that fell under the Planning Board and sign by-law. W. Ritter stated that was not a Planning Board issue.
Motion by O. Lies, seconded by D. Lindberg, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ADJOURN THE JULY 15, 2014 MEETING AT 7:32PM.
The July 15, 2014 meeting minutes were approved on November 25, 2014
APPROVED: _________________________