Salisbury Planning Board Minutes
Public Hearing & Regular Meeting
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Members Present: Larry Cuddire, Chairman (LC), Lisa Lane (LL),
David Holscher(DH), Robert Straubel, Vice Chairman (RS)
Also Present: Leah Hill, Asst.
Planner, and Pat Banfield, Secretary
Meeting Opened at 7:00 P.M.
a.
Building Permit - Tom Cook present
to have a building permit signed for DPW Realty at 98 Elm Street for new
building.
b.
Waiver Request for 29 Blacksnake Rd., Robert Whitfield present.
Applicant stated that ZBA has approved a variance to add a 14 X 44 sq ft.
shed to consolidate the dogs. They are not looking to increase the number of
dogs on the site. Existing building (10
x 20 foot) will be kept as an isolation building. They are looking for a waiver
for minor SPR. The applicant’s Intention
is to move 12 dogs into new shed. Plan
is to put new structure between existing two structures.
RS questions if any
water problem on the site, applicant states gravel base, no water problems on
site. LC questions auto light, no
problem for neighbors. LL
questions fence Mr. Whitfield states property is completely enclosed by
stockade and chain link fence. Plenty of
parking is available for clients to drop off dogs, Driveway contains up to 6 –
8 spaces for vehicles. LC would
like copy of ZBA variance for the record.
RS motions that
we accept plan as submitted and waivers for 29 Blacksnake Rd.
DH seconds
Vote on motion 4 – 0 unanimous
c.
Waiver Request for 75 Main St. – Brian Knowles presents for applicant Herman Fortin. This waiver request
is for luminaire plan and for a reduction in review fee. Mr. Fortin is looking to acquire batting cage
business that was down the beach. Two
separate lots owned by applicant, one contains an existing structure.
RS what’s surface of batting cage consist of? Brian states that it is paved; rain water
will flow to detention pond.
LC restrictions on time lights will be on (hours of operation). Applicant states hours will be 10 am to 10
pm.
LL questions what businesses are across the street?
RS motions to approve waiver request for luminaire plan and reduction of review fee
to $1000. Fee is for engineer inspection
after construction is complete.
LL Seconds
Vote on motion 4 – 0 unanimous
d.
ACC Lot 4 – Garafalo Dr. Debra Frost is present to get approval to
move forward with accessory apartment.
Planning Boards role is one of recommendation role to ZBA.
RS motions that we send a positive recommendation to the ZBA, stating the lot is in
the R1 Zone, residential, and lot size is over the minimum required size of
20,000 sq. ft., also there is adequate egress, and the apartment will be 900 sq
ft. or less and site has adequate parking.
LL Seconds
Vote on motion 4 – 0
unanimous
a.
SPR/Special Permit - 163 Elm Street, Mark Cardillo,
(Cardillo Development Realty Trust) Brian Knowles of
Apple Assoc. presenting for the applicant.
He questions the number of members present on the board this evening and
asked if due to application for a special permit, would they need four members
to vote and be present at all public hearings?
LC stated that since the alternate is sick and regular member is
out of town, only four members are present.
However, we have the new “Mullen’s Law” which allows a member to
miss one presentation of a public hearing and review the minutes and tape and
be allowed to vote. Town of Salisbury
has adopted this law and it’s in effect.
Presently, it is in front of the AG, but we have not received approval
yet. Its MA law, but we won’t get AG
approval for 90-days. Applicant agrees
to proceed.
LC first we would like to discuss getting an extension from the
applicant. Brian agrees to continue for
three months, until Feb. 28, 2007.
Brian states that
proposed Bldg. #1 located in a commercial zone will be primarily leased to
retail stores selling food, drug and proprietary goods. Bldg. 2 through 6 are located in (C3) zone
and uses permitted with a special permit by the Planning Board include; R&D
professional and business office, product assembly, etc.
RS questions what type
of equipment rental is contemplated?
Office equipment such as copy machines, finish upholstery, (not onsite
sales)
LC the board needs to
see separate drawings that are easier to read to be able to decipher parking
areas without underground drainage features shown. Also at the end of unit 6, that road abuts
town land. The Board would be interested
in having road paved to the edge of the town property.
RS would like to see
sidewalks for pedestrian traffic throughout the site, connecting from one unit
to the other.
LC questions dumpster
per building/unit. Applicant states one
dumpster per unit in a common area.
DH questions total
length of road from Elm Street to Unit 6. Paul Alunni, EIT of Apple Assoc., states
approximately 1800 feet.
RS motions to accept
request for extension, continue public hearing and request applicant address
Town Engineer’s comments before next meeting on December 13, 2006. Also, Leah to set up a site walk for 163 Elm
St. site.
LL Seconds
Vote on motion 4 – 0
unanimous
b.
SPR – 19 Lafayette Road, Family Dentist – Ron Laffley of Fulcrum Engineering represented Salisbury Family Dentist. He stated that the applicant plans on same
use for the site, but wants to bring building into compliance with AAB &
ADA codes. Site has been approved for
variance by ZBA in June 2006 to make renovations and additions to existing
building. Ron stated that all medical
waste is removed by a license disposal agency. (He will provide the Health Dept. and Planning
Board with letter and specific details as required). Also Dumpster will be enclosed in gated area. And a process to remove snow has been approved
by Concom.
LL would like a sidewalk added from the front curb on Lafayette Rd. to the
front door of the new building.
LL motions to approve SPR as presented with addition of sidewalk from front curb to
the front door of the new building.
RS seconds
Vote on motion 4 – 0
unanimous
a.
SPR change - MAPOW, 147 Bridge Rd Unit 4. Ron Laffley
presented for applicant subject is new restaurant at this location. Applicant would like to include two Anderson
sliding doors on the south side of the build where unit 4 is located. Fixed flower boxes will be outside the
screens. The Anderson doors will be
inaccessible from the outside. Also,
applicant has applied for a beer and wine license.
RS Motions to approve change to SPR as submitted for 147 Bridge Road, Unit 4.
DH Seconds
Vote on motion 4 – 0
unanimous
b.
Pre-application conference – 113 Forest Road – applicant Brian Knowles is planning a 4 lot sub-division. He is planning on submitting a Form B by the
December 13th meeting. Brian
is looking to reduce lots to 1.5 acres.
Applicant would like to set up a site-walk and Board agrees. Brian is looking for a waiver for the length
of the road, initially it will be private, but eventually would like to see
Town own road.
Site walk is scheduled
for Monday, Nov. 13th @ 1 p.m.
LC would like to see a 20 ft. easement for the rail trails.
LC wants to send initial plan to Town Engineer for review.
Hearing will be continued until next Planning Board public hearing on
December 13th, 2006
c.
Certificate of Completion (C of C) – Fraser Pontiac, 114
Bridge Rd. Mr.
Fraser was present and explained that due to his financial obligation the C of
C needs to be signed before Nov 30.
Since we are missing our 2nd meeting due to Thanksgiving
Holiday, applicant is requesting that the board allow Chairman to sign the Certificate
of Completion prior to the Dec. 13th meeting. Applicant states that all paving and line
painting should be completed by Friday, November 17th, 2006.
RS motions that Chairman sign C or C after final inspection by Joe Serwatka (Town
Engineer).
DH Seconds
Vote on motion 4 – 0
unanimous
d.
SPR amendment to plans, 197 Elm St. Maris Center – A partial Certificate of Completion was issued at the last Planning Board
meeting on Oct. 25th. The
applicant presented revised site plans to board on Wednesday, Nov. 8th.
LC stated that the board members and the Town Engineer (J. Serwatka) needs
time to review the revised plans.
Therefore, recommends continuing the signing of the C of C until the
next Planning Board Meeting on Wednesday, December 13, 2006.
5.
Correspondence:
a.
DH motions to accept Planning
Board Minutes from October 23rd to be approved & signed
RS Seconds
Vote on motion 4 – 0 unanimous.
b.
DH Motions to accept Planning
Board minutes from October 25th to be approved & signed
.
LL Seconds
Vote on motion 4 – 0 unanimous.
6.
Adjournment:
RS Motion to adjourn
LL Seconds -
Vote on motion 4 – 0 unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40P.M.
Minutes Approved By:_____________________________
Date:___________