TOWN OF PALMER
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
November 16, 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., Diane France and Thomas Skowyra. Also present were Town Planner Linda Leduc and Principal Clerk Mary Watson recording the minutes.
M.Marciniec discussed the proposed December meeting dates with the Board.
The next meeting is scheduled for December 14, 2009 in the Planning Office.
7:00 PM-Special Permit for Nu-Way Homes, Inc-to allow access to a lot other than through its legal frontage for the property located on Thompson Street, Palmer and also known as Assessor’s Map 14 Parcel 92.
The clerk read the public hearing notice.
Present were abutters Daniel and Gail Breyar whose property is located on 7 Carter Street, Palmer.
M.Marciniec explained the process of the applicant proposing to use Christine Street as the property’s legal frontage. The Town Planner is waiting to hear from Town Counsel Michael Ciota as to if Christine Street is allowable as legal frontage since it is a private way.
M.Marciniec stated that he is unsure if the Board has the authority to give access to a private way since the town does not own the street.
Donald Frydryk of Sherman and Frydryk Land Surveying and Engineering was present and representing the applicant.
D.Frydryk stated that the applicant is waiting to hear from his title attorney as to what his rights are.
D.Breyar asked if the applicant is proposing to build only a single-family home.
M.Mariniec explained that the property is located in the Suburban Residential zone and this zone does not allow multi family dwellings.
G.Breyar asked if the house would need to be built according to the proposed plan that was surveyed by Sherman and Frydryk.
M.Marciniec stated that the Planning Board only has jurisdiction for the access to the lot through Christine Street and explained to the abutters that they would not be notified when the applicant applies for a building permit.
M.Marciniec stated to D.Frydryk that if the special permit is approved for access through Christine Street, where is the legal setback.
D.Frydryk stated that the legal setback would be determined by the property’s address and in this case the setback would be 50’ from Christine Street and 50’ from Thompson Street.
N.Czech asked why the applicant couldn’t access the lot through the legal frontage on Thompson Street.
D.Frydryk stated that the applicant would need to cut a lot of trees and bring in fill in order to access the lot from Thompson Street. There would be fewer disturbances if the applicant could access the lot through Christine Street.
A motion was made by J.Haley, Jr., to continue the hearing for Nu-Way Homes, Inc to December 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. T.Skowyra seconded. The vote passed (5:0).
7:15 PM-Continuation of the Site Plan Approval for West County Equipment Rental-the applicant, Craig Sessions is proposing to operate an equipment sales, rental business and retail sales operation at the site located at 1182 Park Street, Palmer.
Present were the applicant, Craig Sessions and Donald Frydryk of Sherman and Frydryk Land Surveying and Engineering.
Also present were the property owners Thomas and Patricia Kinner.
A motion was made by D.France acknowledging receipt of the revised plan from Sherman and Frydryk entitled Limit of Storage, Relocate Shed and Height of Light dated November 9, 2009. N.Czech seconded. The vote passed (5:0).
A motion was made by T.Skowyra acknowledging receipt of the revised plan from Sherman and Frydryk entitled Added Concrete Pad dated November 12, 2009. J.Haley, Jr., seconded. The vote passed (5:0).
D.Frydryk stated that the revisions as discussed at the previous meeting held on November 2 include: the existing shed has been moved to demarcate the front of the property from the back, a limit of equipment storage has been labeled on the plan along with the rear of the property has been labeled as employee parking and implement storage area, the proposed light has been labeled on the plan and is proposed to be a maximum of 12’ to 15’ high, the proposed parking in the front has been labeled with 4” painted lines and a 20x20 concrete pad has been added to the rear to be used for temporary equipment storage.
M.Marciniec stated that all of the equipment must be displayed in the front of the building, equipment could be stored on the concrete pad on a temporary basis at the rear of the building.
T.Skowyra asked if the applicant would be moving the equipment via Cleveland Street.
D.Frydryk stated that the applicant would not be using Cleveland Street.
A motion was made by N.Czech to approve with conditions the Site Plan for West County Equipment Rental for the property located on 1182 Park Street. T.Skowyra seconded. The vote passed (4:0:1). Member J.Haley, Jr., abstained.
Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2009-A motion was made by T.Skowyra to approve the minutes as amended. D.France seconded. The vote passed (4:0:1). Member J.Haley, Jr., abstained.
Knox Pond Construction Report #24-A motion was made by N.Czech acknowledging receipt of the report dated November 9, 2009 from Sherman and Frydryk Land Surveying for the property located on 1094 Thorndike Street, Palmer. T.Skowyra seconded. The vote passed (4:0:1). Member J.Haley, Jr., abstained.
The Board discussed the meeting dates for the month of January. The Board will have a meeting on January 4, 2010.
7:30 PM-A motion was made by T.Skowyra to adjourn. J.Haley, Jr., seconded. The vote passed (5:0).
James Haley, Jr., Clerk
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