May 27, 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 |
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mrs. Terry.
TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT: 7:00 p.m.
1. Drafted a Planning Board decision for modification of the Special Permit granted to KAYDUB, Inc. (Southwick Inn) for action by the Planning Board on May 27.
2. Received a letter from Town legal counsel, Mark Beglane, on the Modification of the Lexington Circle subdivision. The public hearing for the requested modification was closed on April 15 so the 90 day period for action by the Board ends on July 14 (Mon.)
3. Attended a Valley Development Council meeting in West Springfield on May 8. Participants from Easthampton, Ludlow and Southampton reported that they are doing master planning in their communities. Also, Shutesbury has done a bylaw revision for open space design.
4. Participated in the ground breaking ceremony held on May 12 for the Rail Trail that was well attended by public officials and citizens.
5. Participated in a Massachusetts Municipal Leadership Academy on regional collaboration held at Holy Cross in Worcester, MA on May 16. Elected officials, Town administrators and Town planners from throughout Massachusetts attended.
6. Reviewed a wall sign and a pylon sign application from the Tractor Supply Company for their new building located at 681 College Highway.
7. Reviewed a sign application for Ryan’s Professional Center located at College Highway located at 627 College Highway.
8. Reviewed a sign application for Amici Salon located in the Village Shopping Center on College Highway.
9. Reviewed a sign application for a free standing sign for Tucker’s Restaurant located at 625 College Highway.
10. Reviewed a sign application for the Mobil Station at 600 College Highway to replace the existing pylon sign and put new signage on the canopy.
11. Reviewed a sign application for Walt’s Auto Sales located at 483 College Highway for relocation from the existing NAPA building onto the proposed addition to Walt’s Garage.
12. Coordinated a technical review meeting for the proposed retail pharmacy project at the NW corner of College Highway and Vining Hill Rd. with Town staff and Jeff Lebeau and John Furman from Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. consultants.
13. Presented information during the Annual Town Meeting on May 20 for the three zone changes requested by the Planning Board.
14. Received revised site plan and drainage calculations for the proposed Williamsburg Estates subdivision from D.L. Bean and forwarded them to Baystate Environmental Consultants for peer review.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: 7:10 p.m.
Robert Baribeau of 46 John Mason Rd. asked if the Planning Board was aware of any work being done on John Mason Road that is not a compliant land use. Mr. Phelps responded that the Building Inspector had inspected the property today and talked to the party that is doing the excavation and was informed in order to do that type of work he needed a Special Permit. He gave him a copy of the by law section and also took an application for a Special Permit. Mrs. Terry inquired if the workman was asked to cease and desist. Mr. Phelps said he was not sure.
Robert Baribeau said that he lives across the street from the excavation. He had studied the regulations and he could not find anything that would justify running a gravel pit. He was concerned about the wet land area. Mr. Moglin said that everything needs to be considered to determine what should be done.
Jane Thompson of American Inn said that she appreciates the time and effort of the members of the Planning Board. She also expressed concern about the zoning changes that were brought before the Town meeting. She resides in Florida during the winter and was not notified of any of the proposed changes. She had no time to study the issue. She also said that the town needs to make a new Master Plan. She said that she worries about the direction College Highway seems to be heading. Mr. Moglin said that if the land is zoned Business by right it guarantees that it will become a Riverdale Road.
Daniela LaBodycz of 21 Pine Knoll requested that the bond for Pine Knoll III be withheld for an additional period of time. An entire new drainage system has been installed. She asked that the bond be withheld until this drainage system has proved that it is adequate.
APPOINTMENTS:
7:25 p.m. Tuckers Restaurant Sign Review
Mike Anderson requested a 24 square foot sign for Tucker’s Restaurant on College Highway. Mr. Phelps said that the sign was within the guide lines. He did remind them that the sign should be placed outside of the right of way.
A MOTION as made Mrs. Terry and seconded by Mr. Johnson to accept the sign review for Tucker’s Restaurant. The vote was unanimous.
7:30 p.m. Mobil Station Sign Review
Dan Scibelli presented a sign design for review for the Mobil Station on College Highway. Mr. Phelps said that this was a request for a pylon sign. The original permit requests a 75 .5 square feet which is beyond the 50 square feet allowed. Dan Scibelli said that he was eligible for some image money from Exxon Mobile Corporation. In order to receive the funds he is required to install this particular sign. He went back to Mobil and they did negotiate to 59 square feet. Mr. Moglin suggested that Dan Scibelli apply to the Board of Appeals for a variance.
7:35 p.m. Amici Salon Sign Review
David Coppolo presented a sign design for review for Amici Salon on College Highway. Mr. Phelps said the sign request is for 19.5 square feet and is well within the guidelines.
A MOTION as made Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mrs. Terry to accept the sign review for Amici Salon. The vote was unanimous
7:40 p.m. Tractor Supply Company Sign Review
David Coppolo presented a building sign design for review for Tractor Supply Company on College Highway. Mr. Phelps said the sign request is for a building sign of 119 square feet and is well within the guidelines.
A MOTION as made Mr. Santaniello and seconded by Mrs. Terry to accept the building sign review for Tractor Supply. The vote was unanimous.
David Coppolo presented a redesigned pylon sign for review for Tractor Supply Company on College Highway. Mr. Phelps said the sign request is for a pylon sign of 49.98 square feet and is within the guidelines. It is 25 feet tall. There is no current by-law on the height of a sign.
A MOTION as made Mr. Santaniello and seconded by Mrs. Terry to accept the building sign review for Tractor Supply. Four voted 4 yes and Mr. Johnson voted no. The sign review was passed.
7:45 p.m. Williamsburg Estates Public Hearing Continued
Mr. Moglin said that the Planning Board had a request dated May 27, 2008 from DL Bean for a 30 day extension of the Public Hearing of Williamsburg Estates. Mr. Phelps said that based on the review by Bay State Environmental Consultants, Inc. they did additional soil testing on Hickory Lane and as a result of those tests they have redesigned the stormwater drainage. They revised the subdivision plans. Copies of the revised plans were sent to Bay State Environmental Consultants, Inc. for review. They did not have enough time to respond at this meeting. Mr. Phelps has requested that he received a letter from the Health Inspector, Tom Fitzgerald, confirming that he was on site and witnessed the soil testing.
The Public Hearing is continued until June 10 at 7:45 p.m.
8:00 p.m. KAYDUB, Inc Administrative Review
Chairman, Mr. Moglin, recused himself. Mrs. Terry, Vice Chair, led the meeting.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Santaniello to grant a modification to the Special Permit under 185-17B Business Restricted as written. A roll call vote was taken. Mrs. Terry yes, Mr. Chunglo yes, Mr. Santaniello yes, Mr. Johnson yes, Mr. Utzinger yes, and Mr. Moglin abstaining. The vote passed.
8:10 KKQB (Walt’s Auto Sales) Sign Review
Vice Chair, Mrs. Terry, led the meeting. Mr. Moglin recused himself. Attorney Buckley presented a sign design for review for Walt’s Garage on College Highway. Mr. Phelps said the plan is to take the existing sign off of the NAPA Building and use it on the addition that will be built on Walt’s Garage. The Walt’s Garage sign will remain where it is. Mr. Phelps asked the Board if there is one or two business there. The board decided that there were two separate businesses on the property.
A MOTION as made Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Chunglo to accept the sign review for Walt’s Auto Sales. Four positive votes were positive. Mr. Moglin abstained. The motion passed.
8:25 p.m. Pine Knoll III Bond Release
Doug MoglinAnthony Liquori requested a bond release for Pine Knoll III. Mr. Phelps said that he and Mr. Neece went out to Pine Knoll III after a heavy rain to look at the infiltration system basin which has been a problem. It has been reworked. The Board decided that they wanted information in writing from Jeff Neece before they could release the bond. The Board will look at the bond release again on June 10, 2008 at 8:45 p.m.
8:30 p.m. Ryan’s Professional Center Sign Review
T. J. Welch was not present for the sign design for review for Ryan’s Professional Center on College Highway. Mr. Phelps said the sign request is for 90 square feet to be constructed in 6 separate signs on the building and will be illuminated and is well within the guidelines.
A MOTION as made Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mrs. Terry to accept the sign review for Ryan’s Professional Center. The vote was unanimous
ROUTINE BUSINESS
The Planning Board asked Ruth Preston to request copies of the minutes from the Economic Development Committee meetings.
Planning Board Reorganization
The Planning Board held a reorganizing meeting.
A MOTION was made by Mrs. Terry and seconded by Mr. Chunglo to nominate Mr. Doug Moglin as Chairperson of the Planning Board. The vote was unanimous.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Chunglo and seconded by Mr. Santaniello to nominate Mrs. Roz Terry as Vice Chairperson of the Planning Board. The vote was unanimous
Minutes
A MOTION was made by Mrs. Terry and seconded by Mr. Santaniello to approve the minutes for April 15, 2008. The vote was unanimous.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mrs. Terry to approve the minutes for April 22, 2008. The vote was unanimous.
A MOTION was made by Mrs. Terry and seconded by Mr. Chunglo to approve the minutes for the special walking tour on April 26 2008. The vote was unanimous.
A MOTION was made by Mrs. Terry and seconded by Mr. Chunglo to approve the minutes for April 29, 2008. The vote was unanimous.
A MOTION was made by Mrs. Terry and seconded by Mr. Chunglo to approve the minutes for May 6, 2008. The vote was unanimous.
Summer Schedule
The Board planned the following summer schedule of meetings:
June 3 – Work Session, June 10 – Regular Meeting, June 17 – No Meeting, June 24 - Regular Meeting
July 1 – Work Session, July 8 – No Meeting, July 15 - Regular Meeting, July 22 – No Meeting
July 29 - Regular Meeting
August 5 – No Meeting, August 12 – Work Session, August 19 – No Meeting, August 26 - Regular Meeting
September 2 – No Meeting, September 9 – Work Session, September 16 – No Meeting, September 23 - Regular Meeting, September 30 back to regular schedule of every Tuesday
Being no further business to be brought before the Board, A MOTION was made by Mr. Johnson, SECONDED by Mr. Chunglo to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. Vote was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Preston
Recording Secretary
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