===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 April 26, 2021 Meeting Posted: Yes Time: 6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER: Roll Call conducted by Adam Burney, Land Use Director: Tanner Cole, p resent; Paula Bertram, present; Matthew Brenner, present. Absent: Matthew Allison, Erik Torgersen 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 meeting is being recorded and will be broadcast over the LunenburgAccess channel. The 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 Lune nburg Board of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC regarding the virus and steps communities can take to prevent the spread . All town facilities are currently open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment outside of those hours. 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. Ensuring public access does not ensure pub lic 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 as posted on the Town’s website . The public may join u sing a smart phone, tablet or computer , go to zoom.us and enter the meeting ID number or call 888 -475-4499. The meeting ID for this meeting is : 82819817484. 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 care not to screen share your computer. Anything that you broadcast may be captured by the recording. ANR PLANS: 111 Mulpus Road- The applicant was represented by Stan Dilli s, Dillis & Roy. The property, consisting of ~18 acres, would be divided into three conforming lots and a parcel to the rear which would be conveyed to a conservation entity (possibly the town of Lunenburg). P. Bertram made Motion to approve the ANR Plan for 111 Mulpus Road, M. Brenner Seconded, Roll Call Vote- P. Bertram, aye; M. Brenner, aye; T. Cole, aye. Vote passed 3-0. 360 Flat Hill Road - Both the applicant Ken Matson, Matson Homes II, Inc. and agent Alf Berry were present. The Plan was initially presented at the April 12 th Board meeting leaving the Board with questions concerning wetlands and access to lots. A. Berry responded that all lots had the required frontage and the applicant was working with the Conservation Commission regarding the w etland issues. The Building Commissioner verbally conveyed to A. Burney that he was of the opinion the applicant complied under Section 250- 5.1. B.(3) as the two lots to the east of the proposed Lot 7 were pre -existing, nonconforming. T. Cole inquired a s to the changes that were made to a new plan received this date. A. Berry noted the changes showed the trees along Flat Hill Road. A. Burney brought to the applicant’s attention that both a stormwater ===PAGE 2=== Minutes 04.26.2021 Page 2 management permit and a scenic road permit would be required. M. Brenner made Motion to approve the ANR Plan for 360 Flat Hill Road, P. Bertram Seconded, Roll Call Vote- P. Bertram, aye; M. Brenner, aye; T. Cole, aye. Vote passed 3-0. APPOINTMENT: 37 Youngs Road, Tri Town Landing, Di Minimis Change - Bill Hannigan, Hannigan Engineering, Inc. represented the developer. The developer w anted to relocate the fire lane seven to ten feet to the north ; further away from the existing playground. The Fire Department was in favor of the change. The currently approved location, located too close to the playground, would require a retaining wall adjacent to the playground. The developer also wanted to inform the Board that they would be constructing a ten (10) foot gazebo with a side walk extension. M. Brenner made Motion to accept the di minimis change of the fire lane at Tri Town Landing, P. Bertram Seconded, Roll Call Vote - P. Bertram, aye; M. Brenner, aye; T. Cole, aye. Vote passed 3-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: North End Subaru, 757 C hase Road- Continuance requested by applicant to make changes to the plan based on comments received from Graves Engineering, Inc., the Conservation Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing. P. Bertram made Motion to continue the Hearing to May 10th, 6:35 p.m., M. Brenner Seconded, Roll Call Vote - P. Bertram, aye; M. Brenner, aye; T. Cole, aye. Vote passed 3-0. P. Bertram made a comment in regards to the previously approved ANR Plan for 360 Flat Hill Road; noting that in reviewing the ANR Handbook, a Planning Board could consider topographical issues, e.g. wetlands, in reviewing ANR Plans. She went on to request that the Board hold a workshop devoted to ANR Plans. T. Cole was in agreement with a workshop. M. Brenner expressed that in an AN R workshop he previously attended, it was noted that needing wetland approval was not a sufficient reason to deny an ANR. 101 Pleasant Street- see separate minutes BRIGHTFARMS: Phase 1 Land Development Plan - A review letter was received from Graves Eng ineering, Inc. noting concerns with the modified Phase I plan. The Phase I plan proposed to raise the building’s finish floor elevation by seven f eet, reconfigure the drainage infrastructure and modify the site grading. Buffering and elevation to the eas t of the project would be affected. Due to the significant concerns, A. Burney recommended to the Board that the applicant submit for a modification to the site plan. The Board was in agreement and A. Burney would notify the applicant. MINUTES APPROVA L: M. Brenner made Motion to approve minutes of 4/12/2021 and 4/12/2021, Zoning Warrant Articles, P. Bertram Seconded, Roll Call Vote- P. Bertram, aye; M. Brenner, aye; T. Cole, aye. Vote passed 3 -0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Storm Water Task Force- no report Agricultural Commission- no report TCP Building Design Committee- no report Open Space Ad Hoc Committee- no report Capital Planning Committee- no report Economic Development Committee- no report MRPC- no report MJTC- There were no items directly related to Lunenburg. It was noted that there would be a delay on the completion of the Fitchburg Leominster Rail Trail. WORKSHOP: Chapter 325, Subdivision Regulations, Procedure for Submission and Review of Plans - A. Burney was looking for input from Board members on submission of subdivision definitive plans. Master Plan- A Scope of Services was received from MRPC, but Board members would also review an RFP. There was Board discussion on the presentation of the updated parking schedule at May 2021 Town Meeting. ===PAGE 3=== Minutes 04.26.2021 Page 3 MEETING SCHEDULE: May 1- 8:30 a.m. May 1- Town Meeting, 9:00 a.m. May 10- Hearing, 711 Massachusetts Avenue May 24 BOARD COMMENT/CONCERN: P. Bertram asked if there was an update on maintenance of the detention basin between the Brooks House and the Library. She also brought up lack of attendance by Board member Erik Torgersen and recommended a certified letter be sent to him inquiring if he intended to remain on the Board. ADJOURNMENT: P. Bertram made Motion to adjourn, M. Brenner Seconded, Roll Call Vote- P. Bertram, Seconded; M. Brenner, aye; T. Cole, aye. Vote passed 3-0. Meeting adjourned 8:28 p.m. Documents used at meeting: ANR Plans 360 Flat Hill Road 111 Mulpus Road Tri Town Landing, Request for Di Minimis Change Minutes 4/12/2021 4/12/2021, Zoning Warrant Articles