May 6, 2008
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: |
Doug Moglin, Chairman |
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Roz Terry, Vice Chairman |
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Bob Johnson |
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Sam Santaniello |
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Cal Chunglo |
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Richard Utzinger, Associate |
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OTHER: |
Marcus Phelps, Town Planner |
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The regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Moglin.
TOWN PLANNER'S REPORT: 7:00 p.m.
1. Sent a letter to the Town Treasurer on bond release for the Amberleaf Subdivision and drafted a letter to the Board of Selectmen recommending road acceptance.
2. Attended a session on Best Practices for Streamlined Local Permitting sponsored by the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission on May 6 at Holyoke Community College.
3. Received a request from Dennis Gaido, Zoning Enforcement Officer, on the need for clarification of the number of antennae authorized by the Planning Board in granting a Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for a cell tower located at 22 Industrial Road.
4. Reviewed building and pylon sign applications from the Tractor Supply Company for their new building located at 681 College Highway.
5. Participated in a meeting held on May 6 by R. Levesque Associates for interests involved with the proposed development of property located at 20 Depot St.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: 7:10 p.m.
There were no public comments.
APPOINTMENTS:
7:15 p.m. Tractor Supply Co. Sign Review
The representative for Tractor Supply cancelled and is rescheduled on May 27th. Mr. Phelps said that of the signs submitted, the sign on the building meets the specs and there are no issues. The pylon sign is very large at 120 square feet on each side and the by-law allows a maximum of 50 square feet. They want the sign to be 30 feet high. Mr. Moglin said to tell them that the Board would like a sign like the one that was pictured at the New Jersey store.
7:20 p.m. KKQB & JAYDUB Special Permits
Mr. Phelps said that Mr. Buckley requested special permits for the Flood Hazard and Wetlands District in the original applications for KKQB and JAYDUB. He felt that both zone A and zone B were in the Flood Hazard and Wetlands District.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Chunglo and seconded by Mr. Santaniello to approve Special Permit and Site Plan Approval in the Flood Hazard and Wetlands District for KKQB, 38 Foster Road. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Utzinger, yes; Mrs. Terry, yes; Mr. Chunglo, yes; Mr. Santaniello, yes; Mr. Johnson, yes; and Mr. Moglin abstaining.
A MOTION was made by Mrs. Chunglo and seconded by Mr. Santaniello to approve Special Permit and Site Plan Approval in the in the Flood Hazard and Wetlands District for JAYDUB, 38 Foster Road. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Utzinger, yes; Mrs. Terry, yes; Mr. Chunglo, yes; Mr. Santaniello, yes; Mr. Johnson, yes; and Mr. Moglin abstaining.
Mr. Buckley said that the applicant also filed for a sign permit. It is part of the original application. The plan was to take the sign off of the NAPA building and put it on the new building. The Board will review the sign on May 27th. There would be no changes made to the sign.
He said there were two other issues. The last time he appeared before the Board he said that he would be filing for an appeal. Mr. Buckley informed the Board that the applicant decided not to file for an appeal.
He said that they will comply with all but two items. The Board agreed to change the wording of issue of not issuing the Certificate of Occupancy until the liquor license permit was issued. He provided wording to the Board to make the text legal. Mrs. Terry said that the Board is going to change that with everything at the same time. Mr. Buckley said the other issue is with the culvert. They intend to widen the culvert from 10 feet to 20 feet so that traffic can go in both directions. Mrs. Terry asked if there would be plenty of room for pedestrians to pass safely. Mr. Buckley responded there will be a sidewalk plus the 20 feet for vehicles. Mrs. Terry asked if the Conservation Committee had looked at this. Mr. Buckley said that they have not but did not expect a problem with the culvert. Mr. Buckley felt that this change was not of major
substance so as to require a Public Hearing. Mrs. Terry asked if the Board could file a modification to Special Permit with a condition about the width of the culvert and amending the one that is illegal. Mr. Buckley said that it is administrative and does not need a hearing. The revised site plan will include all the requests made by the Board.
The next administrative review will be on May 27th at 8:00p.m.
7:35 p.m. Cell Tower _22 Industrial Road_______________________ Site Plan Review
Mr. Phelps showed a site plan for a cell tower with an additional antenna. Bell Atlantic Mobile of Massachusetts D.B.A. Verizon wants to use the location of the second antenna from the top.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Santaniello and seconded by Mr. Chunglo to grant site plan review for Verizon on the Cell Tower. The vote was unanimous.
7:40 p.m. Work Session
The Board agreed that they would adhere to a work session on the first meeting of every month and not schedule anything else.
Certified Mail
Ruth Preston presented information on the comparison of notifying abutters by first class mail versus certified mail. Mr. Moglin stated that under the bylaw that notification shall be sent by mail. The law does not require certified mail.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mrs. Terry that it will be the policy of the Planning Board to send notices of Public Hearings and the Board will follow Massachusetts State Law, Chapter 40 section 11. The vote was unanimous.
Review of By-Law Changes
Zoning Violations and Penalties has been approved
Business Zoning
Has been completed and sent to Town meeting
Inclusionary Zoning
The Board voted to discontinue this review
Accessory Apartments
Mr. Moglin suggested that the Board not continue work on Accessory Apartments since the Building Inspector felt there was no need for this by-law because it is workable under our current by-law. The Board agreed.
Off Street Parking - Bob Johnson will do the research
The Board has received a packet of information on Off Street Parking by-laws from a variety of surrounding towns to compare and study.
Accessory Structures - Roz Terry will do the research
The Building Inspector is requesting that the Board address this issue.
Industrial Zoning
Mr. Moglin said that the question is should the Board eliminate I and IR and have them be a single zone and combine B and BR to a single Commercial Restricted (CR) zone.
AC Zoning - Cal Chunglo will do the research.
The Board wants to look at the lot sizes.
Motor Vehicle Storage
The Building Inspector is requesting that the Board address the issue of unregistered vehicle storage on residential and farm property.
Façade and Sign Design Guidelines - Sam Santaniello & Doug Moglin will do the research.
The Board has received a packet of information on sign by-laws from a variety of surrounding towns to compare and study. Mr. Phelps said that the Town has a guideline booklet that was developed in 1999. It was not adopted. The Board asked if Craig Samuelson could be invited to attend the June 3rd meeting to talk about sign guidelines since he has done work on sign regulations in the past. Mr. Moglin said that a new sign by-law should have a 5 year sunset on current signs.
Town Master Plan - Doug Moglin will read the existing Master Plan
The Town Master Plan is 11 years old. There is a current Southwick Community Development Plan.
June 3rd the Board will discuss AC Zone and Signs.
MINUTES
A MOTION was made by Mr. Santaniello and seconded by Mrs. Terry to approve the minutes of March 18, 2008. The vote was unanimous.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Santaniello and seconded by Mrs. Terry to approve the minutes of March 25, 2008. The vote was unanimous.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Santaniello and seconded by Mr. Chunglo to approve the minutes of April 1, 2008. The vote was unanimous.
Being no further business to be brought before the Board, A MOTION was made by Mr. Johnson, SECONDED by Mr. Chunglo to adjourn at 9:50 p.m. Vote was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Preston
Recording Secretary
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