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Meeting Minutes
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Meeting Held in Person in Meeting Room 3A/B and
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Present: Darlene Pruitt, Chair; Matthew Cummings, Clerk; Ryan Maxwell; Matt List
Sarah Raposa, Director of Planning and Development
Priscilla McGill, Administrative Secretary
Paula Perry, Administrative Assistant
Absent: Eric Correira, Edward Valanzola, Associate
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After some technical difficulties, Darlene Pruitt, Chair read the public notice into the record.
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REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF SPRING STREET MILL, LLC SEEKING A j
FINDING (PURSUANT TO MGL CH 40 § 6 AND ZONING BYLAW;§230-7.2B (4)) FOR
THE EXPANSION OF A PRE-EXISTING, NON -CONFORMING USE, IE. A 55 AND j
OLDER APARTMENT BUILDING IN THE R3 ZONE (ADDING 12 UNITS) AND A
VARIANCE (PURSUANT TO MGL CH,40 § 10 AND ZONING BYLAW §230-3.3.10) FOR
THE RELIEF FROM THE PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENT OF 2 SPACES PER UNIT TO
1.5 SPACES PER UNIT). ASSESSOR'S MAP/PARCEL 028/071 (68 SPRING ST) AND 028-
149 (UNION ST EXT) AND 028/166 (SPRING ST REAR) IN THE R2 & R3 ZONES.
Motion made to continue the application for 68 Spring Street to March 19, 2024 at 7:30 pm for a
full board.
By Matthew Cummings Seconded by Ryan Maxwell
Vote: (Aye) _4_(Nay) (Abstain) PASSED
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Discussion of Zoning Bylaw amendments.
Three items are being discussed for bylaw amendments, and are being sent to the select board for
inclusion in this year's warrant and one that will be an ongoing discussion.
1. Ms. Raposa said there was a mismatch between the town Charter, the appointment
practices of the Select Board and the Zoning Bylaw. The easiest thing is to make a tweak
to bylaws changing terms of associate members from two years to three years as is the
practice of the Select Board. Also, the Select Board standard practice is to do
appointments in December for calendar year and they are going to switch to April for the
calendar year as articulated by the Zoning Bylaw.
Mr. List said some terms expire in December.
Ms. Raposa said that Ms. Pruitt was recently reappointed for a term through April`
No vote necessary on this.
2. Ms. Raposa addressed the Sign bylaw that omits B4.
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3. Ms. Raposa said there is a discussion of the sign bylaw and creating an easier relief
process for signs that would not necessarily require a variance. There would be new
criteria for an applicant to apply for a special permit.
Mr. List asked if this would regulate content. Ms. Raposa said this is more about dimensional
issues, not content. '
Ms. Raposa asked for suggestions for any good performance standards as the discussion
continues over the next year.
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Motion: To approve the minutes of December 19, 2023
By Matthew Cummings Seconded by Ryan Maxwell
Vote: (Aye) 3 (Nay) (Abstain) 1 PASSED
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Motion: To adjourn at 8:06
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By Matthew Cummings Seconded by Matt List
Vote: (Aye) 4 (Nay) (Abstain) PASSED
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The next Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting will be March 19, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
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a thew Cummings, Clerk Date of Approval
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Documents Submitted for the Meeting 9
68 Spring Street Application — Rcvd 1/22/24
Applicant Continuance Request to 2-19-24 dated 2/14/24
Meeting Minutes DRAFT of December 19, 2023
Sarah Raposa, Director of Planning and Development memo dated 2/12/2024
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