# planning-board — 7 documents, concatenated for reading and search # # This is a CONVENIENCE BUNDLE, not a source. Every document below is # published separately and byte-identically; cite the individual file, # whose path is given in each header, rather than this bundle. # Index of all boards: https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/minutes/INDEX.txt # The town's own scanned original is linked per document. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2010-11-15-minutes-3578.txt BOARD : planning-board DATE : 2010-11-15 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/planning-board/2010-11-15-minutes-3578.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11152010-3578 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF LUNENBURG Emerick R. Bakaysa, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4147 Joanna L. Bilotta, Vice-Chair Fax: (978) 582-4353 Thomas W. Bodkin, Jr., Clk. 960 Massachusetts Avenue Robert J. Saiia, Mbr. Lunenburg, MA 01462 Nathan J. Lockwood, Mbr. Marion M. Benson, Planning Director Workshop Minutes Master Planning November 15, 2010 Meeting Posted: Yes Place: Ritter Memorial Building, 960 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA 01462 Time: 6:30 PM ROLL CALL: Emerick R. Bakaysa, Joanna L. Bilotta, Robert J. Saiia, Thomas W. Bodkin Jr., Nathan J. Lockwood, Marion M. Benson MINUTES: Signed 10-18-10, Motion, Mr. Lockwood, Second, Ms. Bilotta, Motion passed. MASTER PLANNING SEMINAR: Chair not ed general discussion for consensus of direction in preparation of the Master Plan update. Director noted there were copies for each member of the outline presented by the Citizen Planner Training Collaborative at its Master Planning Seminar hosted by MRPC. Also presented was the Land Use portion of the Chelmsford Master Plan. PROCESS AND PROCEDURE: Mr. Saiia noted his concern for the Facility Element in regard to the schools. His major concern was the high school. H e felt the process of deciding the correct resolution to the problem of an old outdated building was taking too long. He felt the Planning Board should be the impetus to get a decision for a plan t o take care of updating, building new , or joining an existing regional system. Discussio n ensued that spoke to the issue that while the School Department’s forecast of solutions would be part of the Master Plan, the Schools present the avenue of solution to the Town. General discussion took place with different elements being presented as th e most important to review and update. Land use, economics, open space, and housing were listed. M r. Lockwood suggested the 2002 Master Plan and supplements be re -read by the Board , a list presented at the next meeting to be prioritized, and a process designed to include committees and input from the general public through envisioning. A time line was presented with May 2011 as a possibility. Mr. Lockwood felt it would be more advantage ous to complete a section , or sections, for May 2011 and set new t imelines for other elements. Director noted that the new proposed legislation will play a part in the future Master Plan. Also noted new census data that can be written into the Plan. This can be handled by the Director. Mr. Bodkin Jr. noted that the entire plan did not require updating. Further discussion touched on the importance of land use and economics. Also mentioned was a method of utilizing open space trails, etc. that would benefit the community by presenting commercial opportunities. Ms. Bilotta spoke to the length of time that is being taken for the decision of processes and procedures. She felt the Board sho uld get to the task of master planning. In summary, all members shall review the 2002 Master Plan and accompanying paperwork and make a report on the items and issues of importance to them. Plans for updating will be made from those reports. The next Master Planning workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, January 12, 2011. Motion to Adjourn at 8:15 PM, Ms. Bilotta, Second, Mr. Bodkin Jr. Attachments: Creating a Master Plan, Citizen Planner Training Collaborative Land Use and Zoning, Chelmsford Master Plan Minutes/2010/11-15-10 MP workshop ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2010-11-22-agenda-3579.txt BOARD : planning-board DATE : 2010-11-22 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/planning-board/2010-11-22-agenda-3579.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11222010-3579 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2010-11-22-minutes-3579.txt BOARD : planning-board DATE : 2010-11-22 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/planning-board/2010-11-22-minutes-3579.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11222010-3579 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF LUNENBURG Emerick R. Bakaysa, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4147 Joanna L. Bilotta, Vice-Chair Fax: (978) 582-4353 Thomas W. Bodkin, Jr., Clk. 960 Massachusetts Avenue Robert J. Saiia, Mbr. Lunenburg, MA 01462 Nathan J. Lockwood, Mbr. Marion M. Benson, Planning Director Minutes November 22, 2010 Meeting Posted: Yes Place: Ritter Memorial Building, 960 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA 01462 Time: 6:30 PM ROLL CALL: Emerick R. Bakaysa, Joanna L. Bilotta (acting as Cha ir), Robert J. Saiia , Thomas W. Bodkin Jr., Nathan J. Lockwood, Marion M. Benson INFORMATIONAL MEETING, First Evangelical Congregational Church: See separate minutes. MINUTES – APPROVAL: Signed 11-8-10, Motion Mr. Saiia, Second, Mr. Bodkin Jr., Executive 11-8-10, Motion, Mr. Saiia, Second, Mr. Bodkin Jr., Motion passed. NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS: Noted MEDC (Massachusetts Economic Development Council) Annual Meeting and Conference, Thursday, December 2, 2010. PROJECT PLAN SIGNATURES: Board approved ANR for 1070 Northfield Road, Motion, Ms. Bilotta, Second, Mr. Saiia, Motion passed. Comments as follows: Board of Health - no issues; Conservation Commission - no issues; Building Official - lot area, frontage and width okay for zoning; Assessor - presently lot is still under one parcel (Map 036, Parcel 28) in Assessor’s file as assessor maps and tax files (property record cards) will not reflect changes until FY 2012. 8.9 acres; Lot 1 - 5.640, Lot 2- 1.220, Lot 4- 1.9775. Book 7052, Page 56, 1070 Northfield Road. Chapter Land N/A. New Deed recorded for Haueisen/McDonald for Lot 4, Bk 7266, Pg 38. Lot 4 Map certified 9-30-10, Bk 488, Pg 17. COMMITTEE REPORTS: MJTC- No report MRPC- No report MRPC Energy Advisory Committee - Director reported on the preparati on of the final draft of the Montachusett Region Emergency Back-up Power Sources Disaster Mitigation Plan. Reported also on th e continuation of the Committee’s work on the Regional Energy Plan . T his plan will require hiring a consultant to work with WPI students in for ecasting and modeling a scenario of local energy needs. The Committee interviewed a consultant and voted to present this consultant to the MRPC Commission for approval. DPW Building Committee- Vice Chair Bilotta reported on committee mee ting with Architect Gregg Yanchenko from Helene Karl Architects in Groton. Discussions were held on alternatives within the plan. Capital Planning Committee- Director reported that a meeting regarding requests was held with the Police, Fire, D epartment of Public Works (DPW), School, and Technology Departments. Director noted the issue pertaining to police cruisers. The Planning Board decided to take no position. PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORTS/NEW BUSINESS: CVS- Director informed the Board that CVS was req uesting release of its Site Improvement Bond. Noted was this is usual procedure following a waiting period after construction. Read into record was a letter from peer reviewer Marsden Engineering Inc., that upon final inspection , there were no issues and site was stable. Motion to release Bond, Ms. Bilotta, Second, Mr. Bodkin Jr., Motion passed. ===PAGE 2=== Minutes 11-22-10 Page 2 Green Community Task Force - Director reported work being done to prepare for funding application for a ground solar field at the Town Landfill. Chair Steven Marsden is working with John Londa and a representative from Concord in this preparation. The Task Force noted its plan to present the Application for the Green Community’s Act for the Fall Town Meeting of 2012. Special Town Meeting- Discussion on Town Meeting Articles brought no consensus as to Planning Board’s participation as a Board. Consensus was that the Di rector will point out several issues and post a meeting prior to Special Town Meeting for any opinion, comments or support. Eagle House - Director noted status of the grant application. Application needs information regarding past projects done on Town property. Director noted lakefront project and roundabout. Ms. Bilotta noted the 318 grant for $180,000.00. DEVELOPMENT STATUS REPORTS: Emerald Place at Lake Whalom- One multi-family completed. Three have been roofed; one will be roofed in December. Work will be set in January -February 2011. Twelve units are on deposit or have been leased with expected occupancy dates beginning December. Nine town houses on deposit or leased. Villa delivery will start mid -December and will be constructed according to interest. Site stabilization is ongoing. Do not expect much green until spring 2011. Tri Town Landin g- The sign-off booklet was completed 11 -22-10 by all committees . Applicant has paid the domestic and fire water fees to both Fitchburg and Lunenburg. Director noted that the part of the water line from Fitchburg to development on Lunenburg property will be outsourced to a water management company. Discussion ensued regarding the methodology of obtaining sewer and water for this development. Noted that the Applicant was sent to Fitchburg for sewer due to lack of sewer availability in Lunenburg. Also, the Lunenburg Water District and the Lunenburg Water Department could not supply water. The applicant chose to obtain water from Fitchburg. Water lines were brought to the Fitchburg city line by Fitchburg and lines constructed to the development in Lunenburg w ere done by t he Applicant . The Applicant paid fees to both Fitchburg and Lunenburg. The line in Lunenburg between the Fitchburg line and the development line is the responsibility of Lunenburg. Board noted that this type of arrangement should be settled before any a pprovals are released in the future. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: See above Planning Director’s Reports and Development Status Reports MASTER PLANNING: Next workshop meeting January 12, 2011. DATA INFORMATION & GENERAL DISCUSSION: Data folder containing i tems of interest not on agenda presented to members for viewing, consisting of various data information. MEMBER DATA AND ISSUES: December meeting date - December 13, 2010. January meeting dates - January 10 Board Meeting, January 12 Master Planning Workshop, and January 24, 2011 Board Meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None. ADJOURNMENT: Motion, Mr. Bodkin Jr., Second, Mr. Lockwood, Motion passed. Adjourned 7:55 PM. Minutes/2010/11-22-10 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2010-11-30-agenda-3580.txt BOARD : planning-board DATE : 2010-11-30 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/planning-board/2010-11-30-agenda-3580.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11302010-3580 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF LUNENBURG Emerick R. Bakaysa, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4147 Joanna L. Bilotta, Vice Chair Fax: (978) 582-4353 Thomas W. Bodkin Jr., Clk. 960 Massachusetts Avenue Robert J. Saiia, Mbr. Lunenburg, MA 01462 Nathan J. Lockwood, Mbr. Marion M. Benson, Planning Director NOTICE OF MEETING November 30, 2010 – 6:30 PM High School Cafeteria Lunenburg, MA Agenda ROLL CALL DISCUSSION OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLES ADJOURNMENT agenda/2010/11-30-10 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2010-11-30-minutes-3580.txt BOARD : planning-board DATE : 2010-11-30 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/planning-board/2010-11-30-minutes-3580.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11302010-3580 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF LUNENBURG Emerick R. Bakaysa, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4147 Joanna L. Bilotta, Vice-Chair Fax: (978) 582-4353 Thomas W. Bodkin, Jr., Clk. 960 Massachusetts Avenue Robert J. Saiia, Mbr. Lunenburg, MA 01462 Nathan J. Lockwood, Mbr. Marion M. Benson, Planning Director Minutes November 30, 2010 Meeting Posted: Yes Place: Lunenburg High School Time: 6:30 PM ROLL CALL: Emerick R. Bakaysa, Joanna L. Bilotta, Robert J. Saiia, Thomas W. Bodkin Jr., Nathan J. Lockwood, Mar ion M. Benson Reviewed Special Town Meeting Articles. Approved Development Plan Review for the First Evangelical Congregational Church, 16 Main Street, Lunenburg, MA ADJOURNMENT: Motion, Ms. Bilotta, Second, Mr. Saiia, Adjourned 6:50 PM. Minutes/2010/11-30-10 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2010-12-13-agenda-3581.txt BOARD : planning-board DATE : 2010-12-13 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/planning-board/2010-12-13-agenda-3581.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12132010-3581 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF LUNENBURG Emerick R. Bakaysa, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4147 Joanna L. Bilotta, Vice Chair Fax: (978) 582-4353 Thomas W. Bodkin Jr., Clk. 960 Massachusetts Avenue Robert J. Saiia, Mbr. Lunenburg, MA 01462 Nathan J. Lockwood, Mbr. Marion M. Benson, Planning Director NOTICE OF MEETING December 13, 2010 – 6:30 PM Ritter Memorial Building, 960 Massachusetts Avenue Lunenburg, MA Agenda 1.ROLL CALL: 2. MINUTES – APPROVAL: Sign 11-22-10, First Evangelical Congregational Church Information Meeting 11-22-10 3. NOTICES and COMMUNICATIONS: 4. COMMITTEE REPORTS: MJTC MRPC MRPC Energy Advisory Committee DPW Building Committee Capital Planning Committee 5. PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORTS/NEW BUSINESS: 8. MEETING SCHEDULE: CVS January- Eagle House 1-10-11 Planning Board Meeting Green Community Task Force 1-12-11 Master Planning Workshop Open Space 1-24-11 Planning Board Meeting Educational/Meetings Technology 9. DATA INFORMATION Signs Lunenburg Scroll 10. MEMBER INFORMATION & ISSUES Nashua River Watershed Association Workshops MMA, January 2011 11. OFFICE 6. DEVELOPMENT STATUS REPORTS: Emerald Place at Lake Whalom 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION Tri Town Landing First Evangelical Congregational Church 13. ADJOURNMENT 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Lunenburg Crossing See Above Planning Director’s Reports and Development Status Reports ===PAGE 2=== Agenda/2010/12-13-10 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2010-12-13-minutes-3581.txt BOARD : planning-board DATE : 2010-12-13 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/planning-board/2010-12-13-minutes-3581.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12132010-3581 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF LUNENBURG Emerick R. Bakaysa, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4147 Joanna L. Bilotta, Vice-Chair Fax: (978) 582-4353 Thomas W. Bodkin, Jr., Clk. 960 Massachusetts Avenue Robert J. Saiia, Mbr. Lunenburg, MA 01462 Nathan J. Lockwood, Mbr. Marion M. Benson, Planning Director Minutes December 13, 2010 Meeting Posted: Yes Place: Ritter Memorial Building, 960 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA 01462 Time: 6:30 PM ROLL CALL: Emerick R. Bakaysa, Joanna L. Bilotta, Robert J. Sa iia, Thomas W. Bodkin Jr. (arrived at 7:00 PM) , Nathan J. Lockwood, Marion M. Benson MINUTES – APPROVAL: Signed 11-22-10 and First Evangelical Congregational Church Information Meeting 11 -22-10, Motion, Ms. Bilotta, Second, Mr. Lockwood, Motion passed. NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS: Conservation Commission- Noted Certificates of Compliance for 323 Leominster Road, 527 Burrage Street, 30 May Street, Orders of Condition for MBTA Right of Way, 69 Island Road, .Determination of Applicability for 76 Peninsula Drive. Zoning Board of Appeals- granting of Special Permit for 125 Howard Street. COMMITTEE REPORTS: MJTC- no report MRPC- no report MRPC Energy Advisory Committee - Director noted presentation of the final Plan of the Energy Advisory Committee will be December 14 th at Four Points Sheraton, Leominster . Invitees wi ll include State representatives and senators, members of the staff and committee plus Towns’ representatives such as Fire Chiefs. DPW Building Committee - Ms. Bilotta noted recent meeting. Commi ttee is working to bring costs in line with the or iginal estimate. Capital Planning Committee - Director reported that a meeting regarding requests was held with the Library, Sewer Commission, and Council on Aging . Director n oted department reviews are fin ished. A January 6, 2011 Capital Planning Committee meeting with the Town Manager will begin the process of prioritization. PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORTS/NEW BUSINESS: CVS- Director has sent paperwork requesting release of Site Improvement Bond to the Town Accountant. Green Community Task Force - Green Task Force Chair, with the help of Director of Facilities and Grounds John Londa, is preparing a grant request for a solar field at the Town Landfill . Director noted the Board of Health shall have to be invo lved at that site. Open Space - Director noted that the December 19 th meeting should conclude the data being requested by the State . The booklet will be prepared. Copies will go to Board of Selectmen, Conservation Commission, Planning Board, MRPC (Montachusett Regional Planning Commission) and letters of support will be requested. Educational/Meeting- Chair will research educational seminars for the Board and staff. Technology- Director noted that GIS (Geographic Information System) should be made available to all land use and would like it in the Planning Office . There is a website project presently be ing created so all department s can address data and post agendas, minutes and relate project status on a user-friendly site. Director further noted that t echnology was still lacking in the Planning Office. ===PAGE 2=== Minutes 12-13-10 Page 2 Signs- Chair noted the Zoning Officer was called to the Select Board meeting to discuss a n issue of excessive temporary sign s on the land surrounding the Ritter Memorial Building . The Zoning Officer went into detail that the sign bylaw needed to be reviewed. The Chair spoke of his concern that the Planning Board was not notified about this Select Board agenda item and felt that the bylaw is a p urview of the Planning Board . The Planning Board should have been included in a ny discussion concerning changes in the bylaw . The Director addressed the history of the bylaw and informed the Board that the bylaw needs updating . Members were given a copy of the bylaw for review. The sign bylaw will be an item on the January 24, 2011 agenda. Lunenburg Scroll- Director has requested that the Public Hearing for the Modification of Emerald Place be taken off the scroll. This Hearing has been played many times and complaints have been regist ered as now having a negative impact. Nashua River Watershed Association (NRWA) Workshops- Director has received a request to hold a workshop on Low Impact Development (LID). The workshops will cover the landscape design and stormwater practices. The Boa rd response was for the Director to work with the NRWA and set up the workshop. Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) - The Director discussed her conversation with the Town Manager concerning the Planning Board and Director attending the MMA Annual Me eting in January 2011. The Board will be funded to attend via the entrance fees. All members wish to attend except for one who is not able to. There would be four member s and the Director. It appears that Friday has the best selection of workshops. A f ew members noted interest in Saturday afternoon. There is no intent of funding for hotel accom modations. Chair requested inquiry as to hotel cost. The last day for the lower fee of $140.00 for the two days is December 14 th. The Director will register o n that date. She will confer with the Town Manager for final approval for funding the workshops and will contact the Board. Extension- Director presented a letter from the Sewer Commission seeking an extension for Highfield Village. The Sewer Commission had requested that the applicant revise their sewer plans to accommodate a needs area . The applicant is working on the issue, but will not be finished in the timeline for the current extension. The Sewer Commi ssion is requesting the extension. The Boar d wants a request from the applicant . Discussion ensued concerning extension . Mr. Bodkin Jr. spoke against an extension and desires a review of the policy , including a response from Town Counsel of the consequences if extensions are not granted. Directo r suggested that they permit the extension with a letter from the applicant for this request. Director will research further about the value of extensions. DEVELOPMENT STATUS REPORTS: Emerald Place at Lake Whalom - Director presented status report noting the arrival of the villas on December 10th. There will be a total of 14 trucks using the same route as before . The schedule is to erect villas 1, 3, 5, and 7 on Great Pond Road starting December 13th , erect the second multifamily building at 32 Carousel Lane starting January 31, 2011, and possibly st art the duplex units 5/7 and 9/11 on Carousel Lane in February 2011. Tri Town Landing- Tri Town Landing is occupying Building 1 and Building 2 will be granted occupancy the week of December 20th. The work on these two buildings is complete. First Evangelical Congregational Church - Received Board approval of the Development Plan Review and will seek a permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The project will be taken back before the church members to address their funding. Lunenburg Crossing - Director reported on the status of the work being done to bring the project up to date. This includes landscaping, trimming, cleaning of retention basins, etc. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: See above Planning Director’s Reports and Development Status Reports DATA INFORMATION: Data folder containing items of interest not on agenda presented to members for viewing , consisting of various data information. MEETING SCHEDULE: December meeting date - December 13, 2010; no m eeting December 27, 2010. January meeting dates- January 10 Board Meeting, January 12 Master Planning Workshop, and January 24, 2011 Board Meeting. MEMBER DATA AND ISSUES: Ms. Bilotta noted concern over the Eagle House being closed without a backup pl an for Meals on Wheels; inquired if Board members were going to do a walk -through of the Jones House ; and the status of the Planning Board’s meetings being televised. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Separate minutes. ADJOURNMENT: Chair called for Motion to adjourn for purpose of going into Executive Session, not to return to General Session. Motion, Ms. Bilotta, Second, Mr. Saiia, roll call vote- Mr. Bodkin Jr., aye, Mr. Lockwood, aye, Ms. Bilotta, aye, Mr. Saiia, aye, Mr. Bakaysa, aye. Adjourned General Session at 8:45 PM. Minutes/2010/12-13-10