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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Min_1271993PLANNING BOARD MINUTES January 27, 1993 PRESENT: Chairman Madan, Clerk Cadden PLANNERS: Annino *, Caponigro, Flynn, McClanahan *, Sullivan 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. 7:30 P.M. - Discussion with Karl Clemmey Karl Clemmey requested the Planning Board's input on a zoning change that he may be submitting for inclusion on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. The proposed zoning change is for land bounded by Route 140, South Walnut Street to the west, the Cabot Industrial Park to the South, and West Street to the North. Mr. Clemmey would like to extend the Industrial Zone further into the existing Residential Zone to accommodate parking requirements on the Industrial lot. Mr. Clemmey also requested the Board's input on one private road servicing both a cluster development on the residential property and an industrial use on the adjacent lot. The Planning Board expressed concern over the buffer zone between the industrial and residential property, illusionary frontage on Route 140, principal verses accessory uses on the industrial lot, ( *Planner Annino entered the meeting - 7 :50 P.M.), and a private vs. public roadway ( *Planner McClanahan entered the meeting - 7:55 P.M.). Planner Annino suggested that one main access road be used for both the residential and industrial land; maybe a boulevard could act as a buffer. Chairman Madan suggested that Mr. Clemmey submit the exact meets and bounds of the parcel to be rezoned with the article. At the end of the discussion, the Planning Board tentatively scheduled another discussion with Mr. Clemmey for February 17, 1993. 3. Special Town Meeting Article Recommendations A. Zoning Map Amendment - Mark Blanchette MOTION: To recommend against the article at Special Town Meeting for the following reasons: 1. It derogates from the intent of the Zoning By- Law. 2. It's not in harmony with the residential neighborhood. Page 2 of 5 Planning Board Minutes January 27, 1993 3. It's not consistent with the Master Plan. 4. The hardship demonstrated by the applicant is self - inflicted. 5. It sets bad precedent. (Cadden- McClanahan) (6 -0 -1) Planner Sullivan Abstains. PASSES. Prior to voting on the above motion, the Planning Board discussed the zoning map amendment stating that it could be considered almost spot zoning, there could.be potential for a bad traffic situation, and that the subject parcels are within the "study area ". B. Moratorium Article Sponsored by the Planning Board MOTION: To support the moratorium article at Special Town Meeting. (Annino- Flynn) (3 -3 -1) Prior to voting on the above motion, the Planning Board member discussed arguments for and against holding a temporary moratorium, such as-- landowners grandfathering land within the study area prior to the conclusion of the study, traffic issues may be studied, it world enable stricter guidelines to be developed, there ^no.apparent infrastructure problem to back a moratorium, only a fraction of the land within the study area may be impacted by the Lego Development, it is unfair to a small group of landowners within the study area that would be affected, narrowness of study area, residential moratorium should be talked about, and the lack of residents speaking in favor of the moratorium. After the vote of whether or not to support the article at Special Town Meeting, the Board discussed the procedure in which this article will be presented at Special Town Meeting. A consensus of the Board was for Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, to give a technical presentation the townspeople, after the presentation two Board members, one in favor and one opposed, will each present the reasoning for their support or lack of. 8:40 P.M. The Planning Board went on break for ten minutes. *Planner Sullivan excused himself and left the meeting room during the following discussion: 4. Discussion of Land Use Study Proposals Short List Page 3 of 5 Planning Board Minutes January 27, 1993 Following a discussion of the three consultants shortlisted the Great Woods area land use study, Maquire Group, Mark Bobrowski and Associates, and Thomas Planning Services, a concensus of the Planning Board was to hold interviews for three consultants. for ME MOTION: To hold the interviews on February 10, 1993 beginning at 7:00 P.M. with each having a time limit of one -half hour. (Flynn - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. Planner Sullivan returned to the meeting. 5. Correspondence Letter to Attorney James Thrasher from Kopelman and Paige, P.C., regarding the appeal of the Planning Board decision for Shannon Lane Memorandum to Interested Parties regarding the Annual Town Meeting warrant Memorandum from Thomas Planning Service to Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, regarding a study they did for Lanesborough Zoning Board of Appeals Recommendations: Paul Schulz, Jr. - 172 Balcom Street Variance application from Section 4 Schedule 4.2.1 of the Zoning By -Laws to allow the construction of a single family residence on a lot with less than the required minimum lot frontage at 172 Balcom Street in the R -1 Zone. 31 MOTION: To send negative recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The applicant should explore other alternatives to the variance such as the residential compound by -law, which would address adequate access to the lot for fire and other emergency apparatus and would also alleviate address problems. ( Annino- Sullivan) All in favor. PASSES. 6. Zoning By -Law Amendments Discussion `i Shaun Burke asked the Board not to place an article on the Town Meeting warrant regarding signs in the Reservoir District because they will be studying the existing sign by -laws and i discussing amendments in the near future. MOTION: To withdraw consideration for that article regarding signs in the Reservoir District. 1 (Flynn- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. - Page 4 f 5 Planning Board Minutes January 27, 1993 Planning Director Shaun Burke asked the Board members if they would like the article format within the warrant to include both existing and proposed by -laws. A concensus of the Board was to include the existing and proposed by -laws. Planner Flynn suggested that the public hearing ad for the zoning by -law amendment public hearing include a synopsis of each amendment to generate public interest. Planner Sullivan stated that legal problems could arise if including a synopsis in the ad because of different interpretations of the amendment. Planning Director Shaun Burke asked if the Planning Board would like him to draft a zoning by -law for non - residential findings followed by a special permit. A concensus of the Board was in favor of drafting a by -law for structure but not use non- residential findings. Chairman Madan suggested that findings for non - conforming uses also be looked at. (This will be discussed at a later date.) 7. Form A (AMR) Plans Cavellaro - East Street MOTION: To sign the plan. (McClanahan - Annino) (6 -0 -1) Chairman Madan Abstains. Folkman & Zola Builders Inc. - MOTION: To sign the plan. (McClanahan - Caponigro) 8. Public Discussion Karl Clemmey began a discussion specifically size calculations. be studying the sign by -law in 9. Around the Table Elmwood Court All in favor. PASSES. about the sign by -laws, The Planning Board is going to the near future. Planner Flynn asked if the Planning Department has received any 1 input from the Engineering Department regarding the drainage system in Deerfield Village. Planning Director Shaun Burke informed the Board that he will be discussing the Planning Department budget with the Finance { Committee this Saturday at 9:00 A.M. and that the Board members` y are welcome to attend. y Page 5 of 5 Planning Board Minutes January 27, 1993 10. Minutes of January 6, 1993 MOTION: To approve the minutes. (Annino- Flynn) (6 -0 -1) Planner Sullivan Abstains. PASSES. 11. Adjournment - 9:50 P.M. •Clerk's Signdure Date of Approval 0