===PAGE 1=== TOWN OF L UNENBURG Office of the Planning Board Gregory Bittner, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4147, ext 5 Matthew Allison, Vice Chair Fax: (978) 582-4353 Kenneth Chenis, Clerk 960 Massachusetts Avenue David Prokowiew, Mbr. Lunenburg, MA 01462 Michael-Ray Jeffreys, Mbr. Adam R. Burney Land Use Director Minutes August 14, 2017 Meeting Posted: Yes Place: Town Hall, 17 Main Street, Lunenburg, MA Time: 6:30 PM Present: Gregory Bittner, Matthew Allison, Kenneth Chenis, David Prokowiew, Michael-Ray Jeffreys Absent: Adam R. Burney PUBLIC COMMENT: G. Bittner noted a Pay-As-You-Throw trash bag survey on the Town’s website. ANR PLANS: 380, 390 and 400 Electric Avenue, Daniel & Jean Proctor - Plan presented by Gregory Roy, Ducharme & Dillis. The plan consolidates three lots into two. This site recently received Planning Board approval for a car wash facility. The Sewer Commission requested the three lots be consolidated to resolve connection issues for the proposed car wash. Plan endorsed b y the Board. 53 Prospect Street, Amy Ricciuti - Plan presented by Frank Preston, Whitman & Bingham Associates. The plan creates a single building lot of approximately three acres. The existing house is connected to sewer as will be the proposed house . Plan endorsed by the Board. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 675 Reservoir Road - See separate minutes . Motion, M. Jeffreys, to approve the Special Permit contingent upon the Applicant providing payment to the Town for the outstanding taxes, Second, D. Prokowiew, all aye. 40 Pioneer Drive & 98 Leominster Shirley Road- See separate minutes MINUTES APPROVAL: All minutes accepted. 07/24/17 07/24/17, 40 Pioneer Drive & 98 Leominster Shirley Road COMMITTEE REPORTS: Capital Planning Committee- Meeting August 15th. School Building Committee- No meeting Green Community Task Force (GCTF)- No meeting Stormwater Task Force- Met June 27th. Held discussion as to presenting money issues to the Board of Selectmen. Agricultural Commission- The Commission has two new members. The Vegetable Circus will be performing in September. MJTC- Next meeting scheduled for September 13th. K. Chenis will not be available. MRPC- M. Jeffreys filled in for D. Prokowiew. The Commission has acquired a 3D printer and will offer its services to surrounding communities. The Commission had a discussion on how both the medical and recreational marijuana will be integrated into communities. M. Jeffreys noted he is willing to be the second representative to MRPC. He will contact the Town Manager. Open Space Ad Hoc Committee- No meeting ===PAGE 2=== Minutes 08.14.17 Page 2 DIRECTOR’S ITEMS: Charter Review Committee- Motion, D. Prokowiew, to nominate M. Jeffreys as the Board’s representative to the Charter Review Committee, Second, K. Chenis, all aye. Definitions and Use Table- Tabled MEETING SCHEDULE: August 28- 40 Pioneer Drive, Public Hearing (continuation) September 11- 994 Northfield Road, Public Hearing September 12- Economic Development Workshop with Board of Selectmen September 25 ONGOING ITEMS: Complete Streets BOARD COMMENT/CONCERNS: 5 & 9 Electric Avenue - G. Bittner initiated a discussion of the parking situation at Asian Imperial Restaurant. An application was submitted late winter 2016/early spring 2017, but later withdrawn . To date, 9 Electric Avenue has not been properly permitted for parking. G. Bittner feels sufficient time has passed for the Board to initiate a review of the existing Permit. He would like the Board to review all permits issued by the Planning Board , Zoning Board of Appeals and the Conservation Commission in order to identify any compliance issues and formalize a request for enforcement by the Building Commissioner/Zoning Official for 9 Electric Avenue. The property owner will be invited to the Board meeting to address any issues. If prior to the September 11 th Board meeting a Site Plan Approval Application is submitted, the Board will forego the review. D. Prokowiew inquired as the second parking lot is unapproved, is the Town liable if anyone gets injured. G . Bittner responded that could be addressed during the permit review process. D. Prokowiew, Motion, to initiate a permit review for 5 & 9 Electric A venue, Second, M. Jeffreys, Discussion, K. Chenis inquired if the primary concern is people using the vacan t lot for parking, G. Bittner responded that as they are not permitted, they do not meet the requirements for accessory parking under the Bylaw. He went on to note that there also violations under the existing Permit and that the existing conditions do no t reflect what was approved by the Planning Board in 2011 for 5 Electric Avenue. Motion modified, D. Prokowiew, to initiate a permit review for 5 & 9 Electric Avenue to take place on September 11, 2017, Second, M. Jeffreys, roll call vote, M. Jeffrey s, ay e; D. Prokowiew, aye; M. Allison, aye; G. Bittner, aye K. Chenis, nay. Motion passed 4-1. K. Chenis noted he will be absent September 11th and 12th ADJOURNMENT: 8:45 pm Documents used at meeting: ANR Plans 380, 390 & 400 Electric Avenue 53 Prospect Street Minutes 07/24/17 07/24/17, 40 Pioneer Drive & 98 Leominster Shirley Road Charter Review Committee Notice 994 Northfield Road Public Hearing Notice Minutes/2017/08.14.17