# planning-board — 5 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 : 2014-11-24-minutes-3784.txt BOARD : planning-board DATE : 2014-11-24 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/planning-board/2014-11-24-minutes-3784.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11242014-3784 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF LUNENBURG Joanna L. Bilotta-Simeone, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4147, ext 5 Nathan J. Lockwood, Vice-Chair Fax: (978) 582-4353 Damon McQuaid, Clk. 960 Massachusetts Avenue Kenneth Chenis, Mbr. Lunenburg, MA 01462 Matthew Allison, Mbr. Adam R. Burney Land Use Director Minutes November 24, 2014 Meeting Posted: Yes Place: Town Hall, 17 Main Street, Lunenburg, MA Time: 6:30 PM Present: Joanna L. Bilotta-Simeone, Nathan J. Lockwood, Damon McQuaid, Kenneth Chenis, Matthew Allison, Adam R. Burney MINUTES APPROVAL: All minutes signed 9/9/14, Motion, D. McQuaid, Second, N. Lockwood 11/10/14, Motion, D. McQuaid, Second, K. Chenis 11-10-14 Highfield Village Hearing, Motion, D. McQuaid, Second, N. Lockwood 11-10-14 322 Flat Hill Solar Hearing, Motion, D. McQuaid, Second, N. Lockwood COMMITTEE REPORTS: MRPC, J. Bilotta-Simeone- Meeting 12/4/14. Capital Planning Committee, J. Bilotta-Simeone- Met 11/18/14. Reviewed requests of the School Department and the P olice Department. School Building Committee, N. Lockwood - Main topic at last meeting was contracting with aerial photographer to make site progress available. Open Space Ad Hoc Committee, N. Lockwood- No report Building Reuse Committee, D. McQuaid- No report MJTC, K. Chenis- Updating regional transportation plan. Push to have more street funding. Reviewed trail map ; going to print in next few weeks. Street funding program present where communities can apply for funds that are in addition to Ch . 90 funds. Sidewalk projects would qualify; e.g., under the Village District Bylaw. Have to have a bylaw that works towards complete street criteria. Next meeting 1/21/15. Agricultural Commission, M. Allison - Met 11/20/14. Sherri Bean (MRPC) attended in her personal interest as a farmer to promote “eat fresh, eat local” program. RMV possibly coming out with agricultural license plate. Proceeds go to agricultural ventures and are tax deductible. Reviewed draft letter to Planning Board regarding a year-round public market. Discussed jurisdiction of the farmers’ market being moved from the Board of Health to the AgCom. Received a grant to purchase “Right To Farm Community” signs. NEW BUSINESS/DEVELOPMENT STATUS REPORTS: Whites Woods, Massachusetts Aven ue- Developer requested r oad inspection of Jacklyn Drive in order to obtain release of Letter of Credit; inspected by Hamwey Engineering Inc. (HEI) 11/21/14. As built needs to be submitted. Highfield Village- no report Definitive Subdivision, 50 Elmwoo d Road- Progress reports note water main installed; inspected by Water District. M. Allison noted much sediment on the road. White Tail Crossing - Developer Dan Proctor indicated to the office he was prepared for a road inspection. Road inspected 11/21/14 by David E. Ross Associates Inc. Inspection noted a few minor things still need to be done . A. Burney noted the road is not yet ready to be accepted. Question arose as to whether or not t he Approval waived the requirement for street bounds. M. Allison inquired if road acceptance could be conditioned upon proper monumentation; would be up to town meeting. Outstanding items may be minor enough that the Board could release the “cannot be occupied” restriction, thereby allowing the new builder to get his occupancy permits. ===PAGE 2=== Minutes 11.24.14 Page 2 909 Massachusetts Avenue- Currently in appeal period Tri Town Landing- no report MS/HS Project- no report Emerald Place at Lake Whalom- no report Force Corporation, 305 Leominster Shirley Road - No report. M. Allison noted debris piled on top of dumpster. Is sightliness one of the Conditions? 651 Chase Road Solar- no report 265 Pleasant Street Solar- no report ACTION FILE: 322 Flat Hill Community Solar- Special Permit and Development Plan Review denial endorsed by the Board. Will be filed with the Town Clerk and entered into a 20-day appeal period. Village District Bylaw- Draft bylaw was reviewed by the Board. It was questioned why drive-thru windows would be prohibited for restaurants. Response was to hav e restaurants be a place for individuals to sit and mingle vs. just driving through Town. Take out and/or delivery could be a secondary use. The Planning Board will act as the administering authority for any development plan review un der Section 8.4. of the Protective Bylaw of the Town of Lunenburg as well as special permit per Section 9 of the Village District Bylaw. The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) shall serve as the special permit granting authority for any use that requires a spe cial permit in the district . Of the uses under B., the Board is interested in getting feedback from the citizens as to single and two -family homes being allowed only through the granting of a special permit by the ZBA. There was discussion on C.2) as whe ther to prohibit retail operations with more than 5.000 square feet of gross floor area on any individual floor or change it to 5,000 square feet total. Decision was to leave at 5,000 per floor. Parking requirements will be added to 7. as there will be n o underlying zoning district to reference for parking standards.. B. Buildings 2)- Discussion of high quality (how is that determined?) vinyl siding being allowed under Design Standards and focus being more on aesthetics than materials. Height bonus in the Village Center Overlay District (VCOD) was discussed; maximum building height of forty (40) feet and a maximum of no more than three and a half (3 ½) stories above street level grade. J Bilotta-Simeone noted she would like the public hearing process to commence as soon as the draft bylaw is finalized by the Board. To expedite the hearing process, A. Burney suggested public work sessions in advance of the hearing. Board discussed the possibility of adding a sidewalk plan to the bylaw; it should be discussed with the DPW Director. Scenic Road- no report 250 Whalom Road, Whalom Luxury Apartments- no report Master Planning- Economic Development Element- A. Burney working on presentation for various Boards. 40 Leominster Shirley Road- no report MEETING SCHEDULE: December 8, 6:30 PM, Town Hall December 22, 6:30 PM, Town Hall January 12, 6:30 PM, Town Hall January 26, 6:30 PM, Town Hall The possibility was discussed of televising all meetings. BOARD COMMENT: J. Bilotta-Simeone noted her attendance at the Stormwater workshop, noted a previous meeting she and C. Fleck from MRPC had with the DPW Director on the same subject, and provided documents from Salem and Reading to the Board. M. Allison noted Reservoir Road markings need to be reinforced. N. Lockwood has been working on changes to the solar bylaw and distributed copies to the Board. MEMBER ISSUES: J. Bilotta -Simeone questioned whether or not the chain was supposed to be across the Mass achusetts Avenue exit from Asian Imperial. A. Burney will note to the Building/Zoning Official. ADJOURNED: 10:10 PM Documents used at meeting: Minutes- 11-10-14 Highfield Village Hearing, 11-10-14 322 Flat Hill Solar Hearing, 11-10-14, 9-9-14 50 Elmwood Road Progress Form Draft Village District Bylaw Board Decision- 322 Flat Hill Community Solar, Inc. David E. Ross Associates Review Letter, White Tail Crossing Fred Hamwey Engineering Review Letter, White’s Woods Minutes/2014/11.24.14 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-12-08-agenda-3785.txt BOARD : planning-board DATE : 2014-12-08 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/planning-board/2014-12-08-agenda-3785.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12082014-3785 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF LUNENBURG Joanna L. Bilotta-Simeone, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4147 ext 5 Nathan J. Lockwood, Vice-Chair Fax: (978) 582-4353 Damon McQuaid, Clk. 960 Massachusetts Avenue Kenneth Chenis, Mbr. Lunenburg, MA 01462 Matthew Allison, Mbr. Adam R. Burney Land Use Director NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, December 8, 2014 – 6:30 PM Town Hall, 17 Main Street Lunenburg, MA In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over Lunenburg Public Access. AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC COMMENT 3. 6:35 PM- ANR- Szocik Revocable Family Tr. 545 Mass Ave, Whitman & Bingham Associates 4. MINUTES APPROVAL: 11/24/14 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS: MRPC, J. Bilotta-Simeone Capital Planning Cmte, J. Bilotta-Simeone School Building Cmte, N. Lockwood Open Space Ad Hoc Cmte, N. Lockwood Building Reuse Cmte, D. McQuaid MJTC, K. Chenis Agricultural Commission, M. Allison 6. NEW BUSINESS/DEVELOPMENT STATUS REPORTS Whites Woods, Mass Ave- verbal update Highfield Village- no report Definitive Subdivision, 50 Elmwood Rd- verbal update White Tail Crossing- verbal update 909 Massachusetts Ave- verbal update Tri Town Landing- verbal update MS/HS Project- no report Emerald Place at Lake Whalom- no report Force Corp., 305 Leominster Shirley Rd- no report 651 Chase Road Solar- no report 265 Pleasant Street Solar- Administrative Change 7. ACTION FILE 322 Flat Hill Community Solar- verbal update Village District Bylaw- no report Scenic Road- Flat Hill and Northfield Rd- no report 250 Whalom Road, Whalom Luxury Apartments– no report Master Planning- Economic Development Element – no report 40 Leominster Shirley Road- no report 8. Notices & Communications 9. MEETING SCHEDULE: December 22, 6:30 PM- Town Hall January 12, 6:30 PM- Town Hall January 26, 6:30 PM- Town Hall 10. PUBLIC COMMENT 11. BOARD COMMENT 12. MEMBER ISSUES 13. ADJOURNMENT ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-12-08-minutes-3785.txt BOARD : planning-board DATE : 2014-12-08 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/planning-board/2014-12-08-minutes-3785.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12082014-3785 ======================================================================================== ===OCR macOS Vision=== ===PAGE 1=== KONDOWN OPENEDEDIN TOWN OF LUNENBURG Joanna L. Bilotta-Simeone, Chair Nathan J. Lockwood, Vice-Chair Damon McQuaid, Cik. enneth Chenis, Mt atthew Allison, ME Tel: (978) 582-4147, ext 5 Fax: (978) 582-4353 960 Massachusetts Avenue Lunenburg, MA 01462 DIB INCORVORS Adam R. Burney Land Use Director Minutes December 8, 2014 Meeting Posted: Yes Place: Town Hall, 17 Main Street, Lunenburg, MA Time: 6:30 PM Present: Joanna L. Bilotta-Simeone, Nathan J. Lockwood, Damon McQuaid, Kenneth Chenis, Matthew Allison, Adam R. Burney ANR- Szocik Revocable Family Trust- 545 Massachusetts Avenue- Whitman & Bingham Associates- Plan accepted for MINUTES APPROVAL: 11/24/14, Motion, N. Lockwood, Second, D. McQuaid, minutes signed. COMMITTEE REPORTS: MRPC, J. Bilotta-Simeone. Due to finances surrounding state cuts, MRPC no longer planning to relocate. Looking at a $7OK budget deticit. Capital Planning Committee, J. Bilotta-Simeone- Committee beginning to prioritize requests. School Building Committee, N. Lockwood- Meeting scheduled for 12/10/14. Open Space Ad Hoc Committee, N. Lockwood- No meeting. J. Bilotta-Simeone noted Board of Selectmen voted not to purchase property at 90 West Townsend Road (Pellerin property). Building Reuse Committee, D. McQuaid- Committee made a recommendation to the Capital Planning Committee that $28K be placed aside for a consultant to look at the Town buildings. The issue of the TC Passios property was brought up; A. Burney noted that he had a meeting with the School Superintendent Loxi Jo Calmes and Michael Mackin of the School Committee regarding same. A. Burney made them aware of the current district setbacks. The Village District Bylaw will probably reduce those setbacks; therefore, they should use the setbacks in the current bylaw so as not to create a situation where the property becomes unusable. The Village District will have no determination on where the property line is drawn. MJTC, K. Chenis. Next meeting 1/21/15. Agricultural Commission, M. Allison. Next meeting 12/18/14, 7 PM, Ritter Building, which will consist of a discussion surrounding a public market. NEW BUSINESS/DEVELOPMENT STATUS REPORTS: Whites Woods, Massachusetts Avenue- Developer submitted letter requesting release of Letter of Credit as a result of 11/21/14 road inspection by Hamwey Engineering. Funds will be released once as-built is received. Highfield Village- no report Definitive Subdivision, 50 Elmwood Road- Conservation Hearing held 12/3/14 for Notices of Intent for Lots 5, 6, and 7 for construction of homes. Progress forms indicate water line installed off street. Road debris was noted at a previous Board meeting; A. Burney reviewed the Board's Approval and noted daily sweeping is not required (road has since been cleared). White Tail Crossing- A. Burney provided letter to Building/Zoning Official releasing "cannot be occupied" restriction. A. Burney spoke with developer Dan Proctor, who indicated that the driveway apron to Lot 2 may be completed next week. All major issues have been wrapped up. 909 Massachusetts Avenue- Appeal period concluded with no appeals filed. RECEIVED & FILED DEC 2 9 2014 LUNENBURG TOWN CLERK OFFICE ===PAGE 2=== Minutes 12.08.14 Page 2 Tri Town Landing- Building permits issued for 4th building. Developer has appropriate equipment to work through the winter months. The Town has received Smart Growth School Cost Reimbursement in the amount of $183,618.00. This is the first year the Town has received 40S monies. MS/HS Project- no report. Emerald Place at Lake Whalom- no report Force Corporation, 305 Leominster Shirley Road- At a previous meeting, Board member noted debris on site. Correspondence received in the office from a concerned individual stating that the company cleared trees near the river without a permit. Both M. Marro, the Conservation Commission's Consultant, and the Reviewing Engineer David E. Ross Associates witnessed the tree clearing and the developer is in compliance. 651 Chase Road Solar- Project received Certificate of Compliance from the Conservation Commission. Trees (under warranty) will be replaced in the spring. 265 Pleasant Street Solar-NuGen requested Board approve an administrative change allowing the four utility-owned poles to remain as they exist today. Motion, N. Lockwood, to endorse NuGen letter, Second, D. McQuaid, all aye. Letter signed by Board. ACTION FILE: 322 Flat Hill Community Solar- Board decision currently in appeal period. Appeal period concludes 12/15/14. Village District Bylaw. A. Burney provided updated draft. Removed special permit portion as it was only about building height. Added parking and dimensional charts. Board to look at - will discuss at 12/22/14 meeting. Scenic Road- no report 250 Whalom Road, Whalom Luxury Apartments- no report Master Planning- Economic Development Element- A. Burney working on presentation for various Boards. 40 Leominster Shirley Road- no report MEETING SCHEDULE: Board discussed whether or not to meet 12/22/14. If no meeting, next meeting not until 1/12/15, which will slow down the Village District Bylaw. Board consensus was to have a regular meeting on 12/22/14 and include discussion of the Village District Bylaw during that meeting. January 12, 6:30 PM, Town Hall January 26, 6:30 PM, Town Hall BOARD COMMENT: M. Allison - Inquired about pavement markings on Reservoir Road which he brought up at a previous meeting. A. Burney noted that the DPW Director will look into that - it is an operational issue. N. Lockwood- status of Housing Production Plan (HPP)? Draft submitted to state. On Board of Selectmen agenda for 12/9/14. After Board of Selectmen approval, will be placed on Planning Board agenda for a final vote and then the final will be submitted to the state. The Town will have to work on meeting the goals over the ensuing year, and if accomplished, will then reap the benefits of the HPP N. Lockwood- status of design bylaw being extended to other districts. Possible for spring town meeting? A. Burney- Historical Commission taking on first draft of architectural preservation district. N. Lockwood's solar proposal would come up after the village bylaw. J. Bilotta-Simeone - brought up signs and parking. A. Burney noted signs are a hard bylaw to pass. N. Lockwood- action plan for economic development? A. Burney noted it should be put on hold until after the Village District Bylaw and that an economic development committee should be formed. A. Burney will pursue with the Town Manager. A. Burney noted it is unlikely that either solar or signs would make a spring town meeting. Focus needs to be placed on fine tuning the Village District Bylaw and "selling" it to the citizens. Prioritization as follows: #1- design of parking spaces #2- signs #3- design bylaw ===PAGE 3=== Minutes 12.08.14 Page 3 PUBLIC COMMENT: Greg Bittner- 129 Pleasant Street - does the sign bylaw affect the entire Town? Yes. Paula Bertram- (speaking as Board of Selectmen member)- Board of Selectmen has discussed formation of an economic development committee with the Planning Board playing an integral part. Stormwater management is also a priority with the Board of Selectmen. ADJOURNED: 7:30 PM Documents used at meeting: ANR, 545 Massachusetts Avenue Minutes 11-24-14 Letter dtd 11/29/14, John White, Trustee, re: Release of Bond Letter dtd 12/3/14, A. Bumey, re: White Tail Crossing, Release Form Letter did 12/2/14, NuGen, re: 265 Pleasant Street Solar Utility Pole Approval Minutes/2014/12.08.14 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-12-22-agenda-3786.txt BOARD : planning-board DATE : 2014-12-22 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/planning-board/2014-12-22-agenda-3786.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12222014-3786 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF LUNENBURG Joanna L. Bilotta-Simeone, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4147 ext 5 Nathan J. Lockwood, Vice-Chair Fax: (978) 582-4353 Damon McQuaid, Clk. 960 Massachusetts Avenue Kenneth Chenis, Mbr. Lunenburg, MA 01462 Matthew Allison, Mbr. Adam R. Burney Land Use Director NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, December 22, 2014 – 6:30 PM Town Hall, 17 Main Street Lunenburg, MA In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over Lunenburg Public Access. AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC COMMENT 3. 6:35PM- ANR-Mahoney Family Trust and Steven Mastrangelo, 26/30/34 Laurel Lane, James E. Gaffney Co. 4. ANR- Szocik Revocable Family Tr., 545 Mass Ave 5. MINUTES APPROVAL: 12/8/14 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS: MRPC, J. Bilotta-Simeone Capital Planning Cmte, J. Bilotta-Simeone School Building Cmte, N. Lockwood Open Space Ad Hoc Cmte, N. Lockwood Building Reuse Cmte, D. McQuaid MJTC, K. Chenis Agricultural Commission, M. Allison 7. NEW BUSINESS/DEVELOPMENT STATUS REPORTS White Tail Crossing- Referral from Board of Selectmen for Street Acceptance Report Whites Woods, Mass Ave- no report Highfield Village- no report Definitive Subdivision, 50 Elmwood Rd- no report 909 Massachusetts Ave- verbal update Tri Town Landing- no report MS/HS Project- no report Emerald Place at Lake Whalom- no report Force Corp., 305 Leominster Shirley Rd- no report 8. ACTION FILE Housing Production Plan- Board vote Village District Bylaw- continued discussion 322 Flat Hill Community Solar- verbal update Scenic Road- Flat Hill and Northfield Rd- no report 250 Whalom Road, Whalom Luxury Apartments– verbal update Master Planning- Economic Development Element – no report 40 Leominster Shirley Road- no report 9. Notices & Communications 10. MEETING SCHEDULE: January 12, 6:30 PM- Town Hall January 26, 6:30 PM- Town Hall 11. PUBLIC COMMENT 12. BOARD COMMENT 13. MEMBER ISSUES 14. ADJOURNMENT ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-12-22-minutes-3786.txt BOARD : planning-board DATE : 2014-12-22 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/planning-board/2014-12-22-minutes-3786.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12222014-3786 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF LUNENBURG Joanna L. Bilotta-Simeone, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4147, ext 5 Nathan J. Lockwood, Vice-Chair Fax: (978) 582-4353 Damon McQuaid, Clk. 960 Massachusetts Avenue Kenneth Chenis, Mbr. Lunenburg, MA 01462 Matthew Allison, Mbr. Adam R. Burney Land Use Director Minutes December 22, 2014 Meeting Posted: Yes Place: Town Hall, 17 Main Street, Lunenburg, MA Time: 6:30 PM Present: Joanna L. Bilotta-Simeone, Nathan J. Lockwood, Damon McQuaid, Kenneth Chenis, Matthew Allison, Adam R. Burney ANR- Mahoney Family Trust and Steven Mastrangelo, 26/30/34 Laurel Lane, James E. Gaffney Co. - Plan presented by James E. Gaffney Co. Purpose is to divide house no. 30 (Lot 2) and 34 (Lot 1) which are located on one lo t. The remaining land (dogleg parcel) is not considered a building lot. A Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) dimensional variation was approved December 10, 2014 for the creation of Lots 1 and 2. ZBA Decision will have to go through the 20 -day appeal period . Both existing houses are on Town sewer. Plan will be distributed for department/commission/board review. ANR- Szocik Revocable Family Trust, 545 Massachusetts Avenue: Plan was not endorsed by the Board. An old septic system is located on both properties and the applicant has to submit a Title 5 inspection under 310CMR15.010(2) indicating that both properties are in compliance. As the Board does not meet again until January 12, 2015 that would take the ANR Plan past the statutory 21 days for Board action from its December 8, 2014 submittal. A. Burney has spoken with the applicant’s engineer who is working towards the Title 5 compliance. Once that is obtained, the applicant can resubmit the ANR. Motion N. Lockwood to deny endorsement, but waive filing fee upon resubmittal, Second, D. McQuaid, all aye. A. Burney to notify applicant. MINUTES APPROVAL: 12/8/14, Motion, N. Lockwood, Second, D. McQuaid, minutes signed. COMMITTEE REPORTS: MRPC, J. Bilotta-Simeone- Has not met since last Board meeting. Capital Planning Committee, J. Bilotta -Simeone- Committee toured THMS to look at roofing, new flooring, and moving district office from TC Passios to THMS. Committee will be meeting January 6 th to continue prioritization. School Building Committee, N. Lockwood- Prior discussion as to a parking lot being considered north of TC Passios to offset what the school thought they might lose with the Passios is no longer being considered. A. Burney noted that the school won’t be creating the ANR parcel until t he new school is open and operating; the School Committee and School Superintendent are currently working on a conceptual line and sketch . A. Burney noted that TC Passios won’t be declared surplus until the new school is operational and that once it is declared surplus the school ceases to have control and it reverts back to the Town. Board members would like a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, and Planning Board. A. Burney noted that the meeting should be between the School Committee and Building Reuse Committee and not the Planning Board ; interested Planning Board members should attend a School Committee Meeting . Board would like a formal request to go to the School Committee as to the intent of the line. Open Space Ad Hoc Committee, N. Lockwood- No meeting. Building Reuse Committee, D. McQuaid - No meeting since last Board meeting. J. Bilotta-Simeone questioned the district office being located within a Town building instead of THMS. D. McQuaid noted that question was previously raised, but it is not an active part of what the Committee is analyzing. MJTC, K. Chenis- Next meeting 1/21/15. Agricultural Commission, M. Allison - Meeting held 12/18/14 with a good turnout. Some progress made with discussion of a year-round market; positive feedback. ===PAGE 2=== Minutes 12.22.14 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS/DEVELOPMENT STATUS REPORTS: White Tail Crossing- Planning Board needs to submit a report to the Board of Selectmen for the layout hearing on the metes and bounds of the right of way. Outstanding Issues have bee n resolved with loam and seeding to take in the spring. N. Lockwood Motion to send report to the Board of Selectmen in favor of layout, Second, D. McQuaid, all aye. Whites Woods, Massachusetts Avenue- no report Highfield Village- no report Definitive Subdivision, 50 Elmwood Road- no report 909 Massachusetts Avenue- Board Decision filed with Registry. Tri Town Landing- no report MS/HS Project- no report Emerald Place at Lake Whalom- no report Force Corporation, 305 Leominster Shirley Road- no report ACTION FILE: Housing Production Plan (HPP)- Board of Selectmen approved the draft HPP with the addition of Select Board member P. Bertram’s comments, which A. Burney noted to the Board. A. Burney to send P . Bertram’s comments to the Board. Board members will take a vote at their January 12, 2015 meeting as to the HPP being sent to the state. Village District Bylaw- Continued discussion. Draft 5 reviewed. Preamble added Purpose – no change 2. Establishment – no change 3. Definitions – Bed & Breakfast- change a) to read- “The dwelling is owner occupied”. 4. Authority – no change 5. Use Provisions  7) and 8)- change 2,500 to 5,000  C.2) – it was noted that some retail operations in Town are more than 5 ,000 square feet; A. Burney noted that individuals can go before the Zoning Board of Appeals for dimensional variation . Change “individual floor” to read “individual retail operation”.  add B. 9)- “commercial uses with more than 5,000 square feet”  Board discussion regarding “single family homes” in B.1) and C.1) – will get resident feedback at public meetings.  1)- add “containing less than 5,000 square feet” 6. Dimensional Requirements – A.- “interior setback” change from 20 to 10 feet. 7. Parking Requirements  Bed & Breakfast- add in staff parking  Artists Space- change “1 parking space per dwelling unit” to “2 parking spaces per dwelling unit”  Private Club- change to “1 parking space per 4 seats”  A.1)- edit to note that if bicycle racks are included up to (50%) of the requirements…may be waived… 8. Design Standards – no change Signs – no change Site Design – no change 9. Village District Campus Developments – change to Village Center District Campus Developments 9.1)(a) – N. Lockwood questioned the 60% transpa rency. K. Chenis noted that it applies to campus construction of new buildings. A handout will be available at Town Meeting for the residents to understand the various iterations the Village Center Distric t has gone through prior to Town Meeting. Once the proposed bylaw has been finalized it will be uploaded to the Town’s web. J. Bilotta-Simeone requested notice be sent to owners of all parcels within the proposed district referring them to the Town’s website. A. Burney will add to the special permit s ection by laying out the criteria . Draft 5 will be updated with finals edits for the Board’s January 12, 2015 meeting. The January 26 th meeting will emphasize a listening session for the citizens with notices being sent to all parcel owners within the proposed district. ===PAGE 3=== Minutes 12.22.14 Page 3 Select Board members Robert Ebersole and Paula Bertram voiced their concern with unintended consequences, e.g., 60% transparency; photos should be available showing 60% transparency noting that depending on the situation, it could be either desirable or undesirable, yet still meet the standards. Could the demolition delay bylaw be strengthened? A. Burney noted that the Historical Commission is working on an architectural preservation district in the hopes that it will placed on the May 2015 Town Meeting warrant. The Historical Commission will provide its initial draft to A. Burney for input. 322 Flat Hill Community Solar- Appeal period concluded with no appeal filed. Decision needs to be filed with Registry. Scenic Road- no report 250 Whalom Road, Whalom Luxury Apartments - Zoning Board of Appeals approved project. Decision being finalized with Counsel. Agreement with Board of Selectmen on privilege fee. Master Planning- Economic Development Element- no report 40 Leominster Shirley Road- no report MEETING SCHEDULE: January 12, 6:30 PM, Town Hall January 26, 6:30 PM, Town Hall BOARD COMMENT: K. Chenis noted that when meetings are televised, make sure no copyright material is used. J. Bilotta-Simeone noted that Lunenburg Flowers and Gifts just opened. ADJOURNED: 9:06 PM Documents used at meeting: ANR, 26/30/34 Laurel Lane ANR, 545 Massachusetts Avenue Minutes 12-08-14 Draft Housing Production Plan Draft Village District Bylaw Minutes/2014/12.22.14