Planning Board, June 11, 2013
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
June 11, 2013
Memorial Hall
Members Present: W. Ritter, D. Lindberg, O. Lies, S. Carlson, J. Michalak
Members Absent: J. Head
Others Present: P. Harding, Town Planner, D. Sciascia, Recording Secretary
7:04 PM: W. Ritter called the Planning Board meeting to order.
REVIEW OF SIGNAGE ORIOL HEALTH CARE 64 BOYDEN ROAD: In accordance with the conditions of decision, Oriol Health Care had submitted renderings of the variance for the proposed three (3) signs, and the ZBA variance for the Boards review.
John Boyce and Robert Oriole were in attendance to answer questions.
D. Lindberg inquired about the Reliant 80 SF sign, which was twice the size allowed under the conditions of the Zoning Board of Appeals decision, which is 40 SF maximum. J. Boyce explained the specifics of the signs and placement. He said the Dennis Lipka, Building Inspector, used the calculations around the perimeters of the letters as approximately 39+ SF.
W. Ritter and O. Lies had a problem with the fact that the ZBA approved 40 SF, and the sign coming before the Planning Board is for 80 SF.
P. Harding asked the Board to decide how they feel about the sign and then have the applicant go back to the ZBA.
W. Ritter was concerned with due process. Where the ZBA already approved the sign.
J. Boyce is asking for the Planning Board’s approval pending going back to the ZBA. W. Ritter asked P. Harding to send a letter to the ZBA with the Boards concerns that the sign meets the ZBA’s approval.
J. Boyce asked for the Boards approval of the other 3 signs. W. Ritter stated that there are actually 4 sign locations, and the request was for 3 field locations. He recommended the applicant go back to the ZBA, and the Planning Board meet again on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at 7 PM to review their request.
Documents presented during review can be viewed in the Town Planners office.
OTHER BUSINESS: D. Lindberg said he brought his son Thomas Lindberg, who is going for his Scouts’ Merit Badge, and must attend a public municipal meeting. W. Ritter welcomed him to the meeting. T. Lindberg then asked what ZBA meant.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE, SITE PLAN REVIEW / SPECIAL PERMIT, VAL’S RESTAURANT, 75-79 RESERVOIR STREET: In accordance with the Site Plan / Special Permit decision, Val’s has requested a Certificate of Completion. The Site Plan/Special Permit decision was given to the Board for review. The Engineering and Planning Departments have provided an inspection report. P. Harding will give V. James a punch-list of items that need to be completed.
Documents presented during review can be viewed in the Town Planners office.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED, 57 Putnam Lane, Alan Vilian, R-1 Zoning District: The applicant is proposing to amend a common lot line of two non-conforming lots, the area of each lot will remain the same. The house is being demolished.
O. Lies motioned to endorse the Approval Not Required plan. D. Lindberg seconded. Vote 5-0, all in favor.
Documents presented during review can be viewed in the Town Planners office.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL RECOMMENDATION, Jennifer and Daniel Glackner, 213 Brattle Street, Variance – Accessory Apartment: The owner and occupant of 213 Brattle Street is applying to the Zoning Board of Appeals for relief of the requirement that accessory apartments be occupied by a blood relative. A Special Permit was previously granted restricting the occupancy of the apartment to the mother and father of the owner.
W. Ritter is concerned that the in-law apartment was going to turn into a rental apartment, and believes the Planning Board should make a negative recommendation.
O. Lies motioned not to recommend approval to the ZBA based on current zoning by-laws. J. Michalak seconded. Vote 5-0, to issue a negative recommendation to the Zoning Board stressing the intent that accessory apartments being occupied by relatives
Documents presented during review can be viewed in the Town Planners office.
OTHER BUSINESS:
- W. Ritter requested that P. Harding send an email out the Friday before the next meeting to remind everyone.
- Salisbury Street: A group of people on Salisbury Street want to connect privately to town sewer & create a sewer extension. W. Ritter asked P. Harding to look into it. P. Harding asked S. Carlson to email her the addresses.
- Vista Circle Retaining Wall: P. Harding informed the Board that this retaining wall collapsed this morning. The repairs will start as soon as possible. The Engineers walked the property this morning.
NEXT MEETING: June 26, 2013 (Wednesday) at Town Hall, and July 23, 2013 at Senior Center.
J. Michalak motioned to adjourn. S. Carlson seconded. All in favor.
Adjourned 8.10 PM.
June 11, 2013 Minutes approved: