===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 28, 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, Adam R. Burney ANR PLAN: 961 & 994 Northfield Road, Saliba & 994 Northfield Rd LLC - The Applicants, John and David Saliba, were represented by Neil Gorman, David Ross Associates. The site is located on the south side of Northfield Road and abuts Settler’s Golf Course. Two new lots will be created on 961 Northfield Road and two new parcels will be created which will be a swap between 994 Northfield and 961 Northfield. The property line run s through the 9 th hole on Settler’s Crossing Golf Course. The parcel swap will put the golf course completely on 994 Northfield Road property. The Plan was endorsed by the Board. APPOINTMENTS: Request for Waiver - Walker Orthodontics, 119 Massachusetts Avenue - The Applicant, Walker Orthodontics, was represented by Matthew Fournier, President, Elite Construction and Design, Inc. On February 27, 2017, the Board approved a site plan approval application for the creation of a sixteen (16) space parking lot. On August 9, 2017, the Applicant petitioned to the Zoning Board of Appeals for use of the lower level in the building. There will be no changes to the plan that was submit ted to the Board in February. The lower space is currently being used for storage. Motion, K. Chenis, to grant waiver from site p lan approval, Second, D. Prokowiew, all aye. Request for Waiver - 84 Lakefront Avenue - The Applicant, Kenneth Ricker owns Embers Pizzeria on the Lakefront. He was requesting a waiver from the site plan approval process to increase the current patio around the side of the building by approximately sixteen (16) by twenty -three (23) square feet. This will add approximately 16 -20 more seats. The Applicant will still remain within the seating capacity . There was discussion regarding two parking spaces in the front of the restaurant that the Applicant has marked no parking. These spaces are public parking and do not belong to the Applicant. G. Bittner noted he had spoken with the Conservation Administrator who indicated that the Applicant may want to consult with the Administrator regarding an RDA from the Conservation Commission. Motion, M. Jeffreys, to grant waiver from site plan approval, Second, D. Prokowiew, all aye. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 40 Pioneer Drive & 98 Leominster Shirley Road - See separate minutes. The Board will send a letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending approval for the third drive. The Board discussed Conditions for its Decision:  The existing and the proposed fire department connections on the building will be combined regardles s of two or three driveways.  A hydrant will be located at the fire department connection.  The Applicant will construct to the Plan.  Construction hours shall be 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday ; 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturdays; no Sundays or holidays.  The existing drive remains open during construction and be removed post -construction. Motion, K. Chenis, to approve the above Conditions, Second, D. Prokowiew, all aye. ===PAGE 2=== Minutes 08.28.17 Page 2 Motion, K. Chenis, that the Land Use Director send the Zoni ng Board of Appeals a letter of support for the pre-existing drive outlined in the original Plan, Second, D. Prokowiew, all aye. 994 Northfield Road- See separate minutes MINUTES APPROVAL: All minutes accepted. 08/14/17 08/14/17, 675 Reservoir Road 08/14/17, 40 Pioneer Drive & 98 Leominster Shirley Road - Minutes amended to note K. Chenis’ nay vote for the Board to allow Ecological Fibers to present, but for the Board to take no action. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Capital Planning Committee- Initial meeting for FY2019 held August 15th. Next meeting scheduled for September 5 th. School Building Committee- No meeting Green Community Task Force (GCTF)- No meeting Stormwater Task Force- Met August 24th. The Task Force is down by one member. Agricultural Commission- The Stillman Fair is scheduled for September 9 th. An event between the Historical Society and the Farmers’ Market is planned for October. MJTC- Meeting scheduled for September 13th. At this time, K. Chenis will be available. MRPC- No meeting Open Space Ad Hoc Committee- No meeting Charter Review Committee- Meeting scheduled for September 6th. DIRECTOR’S ITEMS: 671 Reservoir Road- Endorse Decision- Decision endorsed by Board. O’Brien Homes Litigation- Update- There are two cases. The first is for the 10 subdivisions, which was heard in January 2016. The Town is waiting the court’s decision. The second case is for preparation of subdivision ways with out approval. That case is scheduled to be litigated September 6, 2017. Definitions and Use Table- K. Chenis, Motion to postpone Definitions and Use Table, Second, M. Jeffreys, all aye. NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS: 2030 Massachusetts Avenue, Ch. 61B - Communication provided to Board for its review prior to discussion at a Board meeting. MEETING SCHEDULE: September 11- Permit Review, 5 & 9 Electric Avenue September 12- Economic Development Workshop with Board of Selectmen September 25- Public Hearing, 994 Northfield Road (continued from 8/28/17) ONGOING ITEMS: Complete Streets BOARD COMMENT/CONCERNS: M. Jeffreys noted to the Board that he plans on talking to the Board about school student involvement. ADJOURNMENT: 9:56 PM Documents used at meeting: ANR Plan- 961 & 994 Northfield Rd Request for Waiver, Walker Orthodontics, 119 Massachusetts Avenue Request for Waiver, 84 Lakefront Avenue Minutes- 08/14/17; 08/14/17, 40 Pioneer Drive & 98 Leominster Shirley Road; 08/14/17, 675 Reservoir Road Board Decision, 675 Reservoir Road Letter, Bowmar & Larkin, Real Property at 2030 Massachusetts Avenue Minutes/2017/08.28.17