===PAGE 1=== TOWN OF L UNENBURG Office of the Planning Board Matthew Allison, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4147, ext 5 Matthew Brenner, Vice Chair Fax: (978) 582-4353 Amanda Reid, Clerk 960 Massachusetts Avenue Erik Torgersen, Member Lunenburg, MA 01462 Timothy Willsmer, Member Adam R. Burney Land Use Director Annie M. Aubrey Administrative Assistant Minutes July 24, 2023 Meeting Posted: Yes Place: Town Hall, 17 Main Street, Lunenburg, MA Time: 6:00 p.m. Present: Matthew Brenner, Matthew Allison, Amanda Reid, Adam Burney, Timothy Willsmer Absent: Erik Torgersen ANR PLAN – 828 Lancaster Avenue – Greg Roy from Dillis & Roy Civil Design Group Inc. represented applicant Stephen Violette. Proposing to divide Lot 1 with remaining land and intends to demolish existing farmhouse on corner of Goodrich St and Lancaster Avenue. Lot 1 and Remaining Land are in Resid ent B with adequate area and frontage . Board of Health verified existing home passed Title V and has reserve area. M. Allison made a Motion to approve ANR Plan. Seconded by A. Reid, all aye. PUBLIC HEARING – 525 Chase Road – (Continued) See Separate Minutes. M. Allison made motion to approve Site Plan Approval with Standard and Special Conditions, A. Reid Seconded, passed unanimously. BOARD DISCUSSIONS: Master Plan Steering Committee Applications – Board received two applications. Gerald Reid presented a volunteer application and was present at Meeting via Zoom. Mr. Reid has several years of experien ce in engineering and is eager to be part of the Committee. A. Reid made Motion to approve app lication for Gerald Reid as an appointed member of the Master Plan Steering Committee, M. Allison Seconded, all aye. Joeci Gilchrest submitted application for Master Plan Steering Committee. Joeci is a local business owner; member of the Lunenburg Business Association, the Town’s Economic Devel opment Committ ee and has many relevant skills to bring to the Committee. M. Allison made Motion to approve application for Joeci Gilchrest as an appointed member of the Master Plan Steering Committee, A. Reid Seconded, all aye. Select Board has requested discussion on Select Board’s representation for Master Plan Steering Committee or to accept the Select Board choosing a third citizen at-large member. A. Burney noted representation from the Select Board on the MPSC would be beneficial in decision-making and direction of the Committee. M. Allison is open to appointing an additional citizen at -large. T. Willsmer noted importance of receiving direct input from the Select Board. M. Brenner emphasized it is imperative to have a liaison and facilitate communication to bring the Select Board’s interests to the forefront. A. Burney will write letter of Board’s recommendation to Select Board. Master Plan Community Engagement Plan – OverUnder provided written engagement plan for discussion. Discussed w ebsite, citizen access and notification, timeline. Existing conditions report for September and first Steering Committee meeting as w ell as construction of town mode l. Received 17 surveys from the public and Consultants will visit various town events to engage with citizens. M. Allison noted desire to have model on permanent display and maintained for the town. Solar Bylaw – Draft is pending. Distributed several examples of municipal solar bylaws for discussion purposes. Board will review. Section 250-6.4., Driveway & Entrances – Tabled for August 14 meeting ===PAGE 2=== Minutes, 7.24.23 Pg 2 Aquifer Protection Bylaw – Sent to Building Commissioner, DEP, and Water District. DEP requested edit under Section 4: Any alteration to Zone 2 is required to be approved by DEP. Discussed section 7.1(f) Prohibited Use on storing hazardous materials and/or liquid petroleum relevant to nonconforming preexisting requirements. M. Allison and T. Wil lsmer expressed interest in extending the protection of Zone 3, A. Reid agreed. A. Burney will redistribute the map of Aquifer Protection Zones and existing bylaw for further discussion. MINUTES APPROVAL: A. Reid made Motion to appro ve minutes listed below, T. Willsmer Seconded, Roll call Vote - T. Willsmer, aye; M. Brenner, aye; A. Reid, aye; M. Allison, aye. Passed unanimously. 6/26/23 Lot A Northfield Rd 7/10/23 525 Chase Road COMMITTEE REPORTS: Open Space Ad Hoc Committee- Discussed decision on select board not exercising right of first refusal and discussed process. Chair suggested Open Space is available to have a joint meeting with the planning board for next ROFR. Lunenburg Municipal Building Design Committee- No report. Agricultural Commission- No report. Capital Planning Committee- No report. Economic Development Committee – No report. Storm Water Task Force - No report. Montachusett Regional Planning Committee- No report. Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee- Presentations from MassDOT on mixed transportation. DIRECTOR’S ITEMS: A. Burney and M. Brenner will not attend August 14 meeting. MEETING SCHEDULE: August 14 August 28 ONGOING ITEMS: Master Plan Aquifer Protection District Zoning for MBTA Communities Lunenburg Municipal Buildings Town Environmental Support Policy Pond View Commons, LLC BOARD COMMENTS – M. Allison noted services for a well-respected, long-time Lunenburg resident Stanley W. Barney were July 24th ADJOURNMENT: M. Allison made Motion to adjourn, A. Reid Seconded, Roll call Vote- T. Willsmer, aye; M. Brenner, aye; A. Reid, aye; M. Allison, aye. Passed unanimously. Adjourned 7:35 p.m. Documents used at meeting: 828 Lancaster Ave Stormwater Management Plan Complied ANR Application 525 Chase Road Drainage Report Complied Site Plan Approval Application Site Plan Site Plan Review – Graves Engineering Inc. Master Plan Steering Committee Applications Community Engagement Plan Water Protection Bylaw Draft