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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES.
April 22, 1998
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Present: H. Thomas French, Jr., Chairman; John D. Sullivan, Jr,; Glerk; Bernie J. Dolan;
Marydee Flynn; Thomas P. McShane; and Kenneth H. Tornid "Also ,present i ias,Shaun
P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development. I
Meeting called to order at 7:45 p.m.
• Minutes of April 15, 1998
Motion: To approve (Dolan- Sullivan) 6 -0 PASSES
• Special Permit - Omnipoint Communications
Motion: To sign the Special Permit
(Flynn - Sullivan) 6 -0 PASSES
• Public Hearing Notices - Norton Planning Board
• SRPEDD Regional Review
• SRPEDD Invitation for Annual Awards Nominations
• "On the Land" - The Trust for Public Land in New England
• Draft of letter to SRPEDD prepared by Mr. McShane for the Planning Board and
Board of Selectmen
Motion: To send to Board of Selectmen with a cover memorandum advising
Selectmen of the misinterpretation by the South End Citizens Group of the joint
position taken by the Planning Board and Board of Selectmen; advise Selectmen of
Planning Board's decision to sign letter; and ask Selectmen to consider signing.
(Sullivan - Flynn) 6 -0 PASSES
>laste a Co,tamer Gor[:trrtaed I'trblrc Hea�rtg
The hearing was re- opened at 8:00 p.m. with Mr. Sullivan reading a request for
continuation received from the applicant. Mr. Burke updated the board on the previous
night's actions of the Zoning Board of Appeals which prompted the request for a
continuation.
Motion: To continue the public hearing to May 20, 1998 at 8:00 p.m. with the
time period to make the decision extended to May 29, 1998.
(Sullivan - Dolan) 6 -0 PASSES
Mr. Burke recommended that the Planning Board withdraw Article 34 on the Annual
Town Meeting Warrant. Discussion followed regarding the article, commonly referred to
as the "One Building/One Lot /One Use' article, with Mr. Burke advising the board of the
growing perception that the article is "anti- business." He said community reaction has
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indicated an amendment to the site plan approval by -law would better address the
situation and suggested an effort be made to that end in preparation for an anticipated
Special Town Meeting in the fall. Dr. Torman asked that a workshop meeting be held for
that purpose.
The hearing was re- opened at 8:30 p.m. Attorney Robert Davis asked if he was correct in
assuming there would only be six members present for the hearing. When advised that this
was correct, he stated his preference to continue the hearing until such time as a full board
was present.
Motion: To continue the public hearing to May 20, 1998 at 8:30 p.m.
(Sullivan - Dolan) 6 -0 PASSES
Mr. Burke advised the board that Hub Folding Box has submitted a site plan that needs
their review and suggested it be scheduled for April 29th, with subdivision regulation
amendments being postponed until after Town Meeting.
Mr. McShane asked if Mr. Gazzolo has done everything he is supposed to at the Soccer
Bubble. Mr. Burke updated the board on the situation, referring to Mr. Cook's recent
letter imposing deadlines with consequences for the completion of the approved work and
the issuance of a cease and desist order on the recently disturbed area until such time as a
site plan is submitted and approved.
Mr. Burke brought to the Planning Board's attention a letter addressed to him and to Mr.
French as Planning Board Chairman, such letter being dated April 8, 1998, received in the
Town Manager's office on April 15, 1998, and a photocopy forwarded to the Planning
Department from the Town Manager's office on April 16, 1998- -the original of which the
Planning Department has still not received from Mr. Clemmey. After reading the letter,
the insults and misinformation contained therein were noted, with Mr. Clemmey- -who was
present at the meeting -- choosing not to respond.
The site plan at Old Colony Motors was brought up again, with Mr. Burke stating he had
discussed the situation with Mr. Cook and would get them a written response.
The continued public hearing was re- opened at 9:00 p.m. Mr. Clemmey presented the
Planning Board with a letter dated April 20, 1998 from MassHighway stating that a
distance of 74 feeton his property is not restricted to a "no access" designation as shown
on the copy of the State Highway Layout provided by Mr. Clemmey. Mr. Clemmey also
said he would be getting together with some of the neighbors who had signed the petition
opposing his by -law amendment and they would be present at Town Meeting in his
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support.
Richard Gordon of 407 West Street reaffirmed his opposition to the amendment. Mr.
Burke suggested the hearing be closed and the board vote on the amendments next week
when all the zoning articles will be considered for Town Meeting recommendation.
Motion: To close the public hearing..
(Dolan- Torman) 6 -0 PASSES
Mr. Dolan said lie thought Mr. Clemmey's suggestion that all zoning articles be placed on
the warrant together was a good one and should be considered. Mr. McShane said he
thought a lottery system for the order of articles would be better because it would keep
people at Town Meeting until it's conclusion.
Motion: To send a recommendation to the Town Manager and Selectmen that all
zoning articles be placed together on the Town Meeting Warrant in the future.
(Dolan - Flynn, for discussion) French and Dolan in favor; Sullivan, Flynn
and McShane opposed; Torman abstaining. FAILS 2 -3 -1
Motion: To adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
(Sullivan - Dolan) 6 -0 PASSES
Signature of Clerk
Date of Approval
Minutes of April 22. 1998