TOWN OF PALMER
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
July 20, 2009, 7:00 pm,
Town Administration Building Meeting Room.
Chairman Michael Marciniec called the meeting of the Planning Board to order at
7:00 PM. Present were members Norman Czech, James Haley, Jr. and Thomas Skowyra. Also present was Principal Clerk Mary Watson recording minutes. Member Diane France was absent.
There were no public hearings scheduled.
Letter from Northeast Realty Associates-for the property located on 1145 Thorndike Street, Palmer.
Present and representing Northeast Realty Associates, LLC was Attorney Brian Fitzgerald and James St. Amand.
A letter dated July 16, 2009 was received and signed by Christine Krastin, Duly Authorized Representative for Northeast Realty Associates, LLC. The existing Special Permit and Site Plan Approval issued on July 21, 2006 is due to expire.
The letter states that due to the significant impact of the economy and the real estate market, they have been working towards a master plan of the entire 152 acres of land, therefore it is believed that “good cause” reasons have been established for the special permit to remain in place.
M.Marciniec asked if the special permit that was issued for the 9.84-acre site is under the same ownership as the 150-acre site on Thorndike Street.
B.Fitzgerald stated that Mohegan Sun Casino has a ninety-nine year lease on the property, however the property is owned by Northeast Realty Associates, LLC.
A motion to grant the request was made by J.Haley, Jr. N.Czech seconded. The vote passed (4:0).
The new completion date for the project is July 21, 2010.
7:05PM-Town Planner Linda Leduc joined the meeting.
Knox Pond Construction Report #20-dated July 6, 2009 from Sherman and Frydryk was received.
A motion was made by T.Skowyra acknowledging receipt of the report. N.Czech seconded. The vote passed (3:0:1). Member J.Haley, Jr., abstained.
Quarterly Report for Jacques Construction-for the gravel pit located on State Street and Griffin Street, Bondsville was received from Sherman and Frydryk and dated July 13, 2009.
A motion was made by J.Haley, Jr., acknowledging receipt of the Quarterly Report for Jacques Construction. N.Czech seconded. The vote passed (4:0).
Letter from Baltazar Contractors, Inc-dated July 15, 2009 was received regarding the roadway reconstruction and related work on portions of Springfield Street, Three Rivers.
A motion was made by J.Haley, Jr., acknowledging receipt of the letter. N.Czech seconded. The vote passed (4:0).
Concept Plans for Junction Variety Store-seven concept plans were received for the property located on High Street, Thorndike.
The Board reviewed all the plans submitted stating that concept plan number seven would be the most feasible and therefore due to the nonconformity of the property, the applicant would need to apply for a Finding and Site Plan approval with the Board.
A motion was made by J.Haley, jr., acknowledging receipt of the concept plans for Junction Variety. T.Skowyra seconded. The vote passed (4:0).
Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2009-A motion was made by T.Skowyra to approve the minutes. N.Czech seconded. The vote passed (4:0).
Discussions were held regarding the required retaining wall plan submitted by Custom Design Builders for the property located on Chamber Road, Three Rivers.
7:30 PM-A motion was made by T.Skowyra to adjourn. N.Czech seconded. The vote passed (4:0).
James Haley, Jr., Clerk
| 
