===PAGE 1=== TOWN OF L UNENBURG Office of the Planning Board Matthew Allison, Chair Tel: (978) 582 -4147, ext 5 Tanner Cole, Vice Chair Fax: (978) 582 -4353 Paula Bertram, Clerk 960 Massachusetts Avenue Matthew Brenner, Member Lunenburg, MA 01462 Erik Torgerse n, Member Adam R. Burney Land Use Director Marjorie J. Boggio Administrative Assistant Minutes August 10, 2020 Meeting Posted: Yes Time: 6:30 PM Roll Call conducted by Adam Burney, Land Use Director: Matthew Allison, present; Tanner Cole, present; Matthew Brenner, present; Erik Torgersen, present. Absent: Paula Bertram A. Bu rney prefaced the meeting with the following reading . In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this m eeting is be ing recorded and broadcast over Lunenburg Public Access and this meeting of the Planning Board is being conduc ted remotely. The Town of Lunenburg, in response to the COVID -19 (Corona Virus), is currently following the guidance from the Lunenburg Board of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC regarding the virus and steps communities can take to prevent the spread and all town facilities are open by appointment only outside the open hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Monday through Th ursday. In accordance with the Governor’s Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L.c.30A, Section 20, all public meetings are being conducted remotely. The Governor’ s Order, which you can find posted on the Town’s website COVID-19 Information Center page, accessed through the Town Manager’s webpage allows public bodies to meet entirely remotely so long as reasonable public access is afforded so that the public can follow along with the deliberations of the meeting. Ensuring public access does not ensure public participation unless such participation is required by law. This meeting will feature public comment. For this meeting the Planning Board is convening by video conferencing via Zoom and FacebookLive as posted on the Town’s website identifying how the public may join. For Zoom meetings, please note that this meeting is being recorded and that some attendees are participating by video conference. Accordingly please be aware that other folks may be able to see you and take ca re not to screen share your computer. Anything that you broadcast may be captured by the recording. A. Burney then covered the ground rules for effective business and to ensure accurate meeting minutes. BOARD COMMENT: A citizen reached out to T. Cole with concerns regarding a project the Board recently approved. T. Cole would like to see this on a future Board agenda for discussion. T. Cole and M. Allison met with A. Burney recently to discuss various Board procedures. T. Cole requested the Board discuss how to meet the concerns of the citizen and how the Board could change its process regarding issuing stormwater permits. BYLAW DISCUSSIONS: Ch 204, Stormwater & Storm Sewers - This was adopted a number of years ago as a zoning bylaw in response to the NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Permit issued by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). This is now a general bylaw, and the Board is updating it with new standards. The majority of the updates were taken from the permi t; this would ensure the Town’s compliance. M. Brenner wanted clarification that the numbers used will b e effective for future storms. T. Cole commented that the bylaw, if accepted at town meeting, would impact only future projects. He had concerns with getting a bylaw passed at town meeting, and that if it is too overreaching, it would be less likely to pass. The Board anticipated t he bylaw going to fall special town meeting. ===PAGE 2=== Minutes 08.10.2020 Page 2 LID (Low Impact Development) Bylaw - In conjunction with above discussion surrounding Ch 204, the Board also viewed an LID bylaw from a nearby community. There was discussion regarding issuance of building permits by the Building Commissioner only after an LID permit had been obtained/was not required. MINUTES APPROVAL: 07.27.2020- T. Cole made Motion to approve, M. Brenner Seconded, Roll Call Vote - T. Cole, aye; M. Brenner, aye; E. Torgersen, aye; M. Allison, aye. Vote passed 4-0. 07.27.2020, Northfield Road - T. Cole made Motion to approve, M. Brenner Seconded, Roll Call Vote - T. Cole, aye; M. Brenner, aye; E. Torgersen, aye; M. Allison, aye. Vote passed 4-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Storm Water Task Force- no report Agricultural Commission- Farmers’ market continues to be held on Sundays, 10 – 1. TCP Building Design Committee - Committee reorganized. Engineering firm took samples of suspected hazardous materials throughout the building; the Committee is awaiting those results. T. Cole opined there should be a traffic study, but questioned how that would be done properly during COVID -19 with the possibility of remote learning during the school year . There was discussion surrounding a space for the Boys and Girls Club. Where does the authority rest in determining community use? Open Space Ad Hoc Committee- no report MRPC- no report MJTC- no report Capital Planning Committee- no report DIRECTOR’S ITEMS: Rules & Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land - A. Burney suggested that the Board utilize the first meeting, bimonthly, for a workshop towards working on the rules and regulations. A. Burney would draw up a calendar noting workshop dates to the public so applicants could plans their submittal s outside of scheduled workshops. ANRs would be permitted during workshop meetings. 400 Howard Street: A. Burney had an in house meeting with Kevin O’Brien and his attorney. An alternative proposal was presented by K. O’Brien for the 400 Howard Street property. The proposal is being reviewed by both A. Burney and the Building Commissioner for compliance with the bylaw. MEETING SCHEDULE: August 24- Northfield Road scenic hearing Common Driveway Application, Northfield Road ANR Plan, 300 Holman Street West ANR Plan, 524 Northfield Road September 14- Workshop September 28 ONGOING ITEMS: Discussed above Chapter 204, Stormwater and Storm Sewers LID Bylaw ADJOURNMENT: T. Cole made Motion to adjourn, M. Brenner Seconded, Roll Call Vote - T. Cole, aye; M. Brenner, aye; E. Torgersen, aye; M. Allison, aye. Vote passed 4-0. Adjourned 7:45 p.m. Documents used at meeting: Minutes 07.27.2020 07.27.2020, Northfield Road Stormwater & Storm Sewers Bylaw, DRAFT LID Bylaw (sample)