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Meeting date: 
Wednesday, November 29, 2017

 

 

 

LYNNFIELD PLANNING BOARD MEETING November 29, 2017

 

A meeting of the Planning Board was held on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 7:00 in the Maney Meeting Room at Town hall. Present: Charlie Wills, Michael Sheehan, Scott Gromko, and Brian Charville. Clerk Charlie Wills called the meeting to order. He requested a motion to elect a new Chairman. Mr. Sheehan moved to elect Mr. Charville; Mr. Wills seconded. Vote was 3-0 in favor; Mr. Charville abstained.

 

It was noted that the meeting is being recorded.

 

  1. Sam Cleaves from Metropolitan Area Planning Council thanked the board for the opportunity to give an update on the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The town is required by the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act to adopt and update a plan in order to be eligible for certain FEMA grants. Hazards included in this plan are only natural hazards. The plan looks at ways the town can reduce risk now and in the future. The value of the plan is the ability to access large federal grants for relief in the event of damage from natural hazards. A draft of the plan is almost ready for posting on the town website. After review, it will be submitted to MEMA, and then FEMA. It will then be returned to the town for approval by the BOS. For the plan, the town will be mapped for hazards, high risk areas, and critical infrastructure. The plan is not binding, and, once approved, is valid for five years. Question was posed regarding any needed assistance from the PB; Mr. Cleaves answered that input to the plan is welcomed. Additional questions included whether the plan had been updated to include cleaning out culverts under old railroad tracks in Reedy Meadow. Anticipated return time for the new plan was in the spring of 2018.

 

Brian Charville recognized and welcomed Scott Gromko as the newest member of the Planning Board. He replaces Heather Sievers and will serve until her term expires in April 2018. 

 

Meeting recessed until Public Hearing began at 7:30.

 

  1. Proposed subdivision at Zepaj Lane:

Formal reading of the proposal was waived.  Representing the applicant was Atty. Jay Kimball. Present were engineers John and Peter Ogren, and the developers. Proposal includes 6 lots, as well as 3 ANR lots. Atty. Kimball and Peter Ogren both gave overviews of the proposal. Board members and town engineer Charlie Richter raised questions on several issues, including: drainage components, extensive tree removal, the Peabody Holiday Inn’s drainage pipe and parking lot (which are actually located on Lynnfield residential land), sidewalks, utilities, and frontage requirements. Linden Engineer Bill Jones, the PB’s engineering consultant, stated that erosion guidelines had been violated by the removal of over an acre of trees. Atty. Kimball will respond next Friday. Resident of 24 Green St., Danielle Berdahn, voiced her concern about the importance of installing mature trees. Resident of 28 Green St., Greg Osborn,  also expressed concern over tree removal as the hotel and highway are now visible in the neighborhood. Heather Sievers asked all in attendance for Zepaj Lane hearing to sign the attendance sheet. Installation of a sound wall along Green St. request was referred to MA Highway Division.

Zepaj Lane public hearing moved and seconded to be continued on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.

 

  1. ANR Plans submission for lots on Broadway:

Present were Marc Kornitsky, representative of Kelly Auto Group, joined by Brian Kelly, Brian Kelly, Jr., and Peter Ogren, project engineer.  They are seeking approval to build a new Jeep facility.  Overview of the proposal was presented. Questions posed included: ANR details, easements, Bow Ridge access, and proposed car wash. Plan was signed. Motion was made by Mr. Sheehan and seconded by Mr. Wills to approve the ANR plan. Motion carried 4 - 0.

 

  1. Board of Appeals Case #17-23 Kel-Route One, LLC, 325 Broadway:

This ZBA case is to be discussed next week. Requested relief includes: relocating signage, usage of display signage, vehicular access, and lighting. It was noted that Section reference numbers will need to be updated upon approval from the AG Zoning Bylaw. It was moved by Mr. Wills and seconded by Mr. Gromko that the Planning Board has no objection to the requested items. The motion carried 4 - 0.

 

 Discussion ensued among PB members as to correct distribution of copies of plans.

 

  1. Rules and Regulations: no discussion.

 

  1. Zoning Map: no updates. The new map will be reviewed before the April, 2018 town meeting.

 

  1. Proposed items for next meeting:

 

  • Sagamore Place permit expires tomorrow; issue could be clear title to the property. Angus will need to request an extension.
  • Discussion about who will forward Kelly updates to ZBA. Mr. Charville will write a letter to the ZBA.
  • Discussion ensued about whether to hire Susan Lambe for the clerical position in the Planning office; it was decided she would begin Monday as had been planned with TA.
  • Zoning Map needs to be declared official town map, since it had been excluded from the recodification. Heather Sievers will get an update from John Faria so this can be finalized.

 

  1. Next meeting will be Wednesday, 12/13 at 7:00. January meeting will be on 1/31.

 

Additional items for next meeting:

 

  • Need to join an upcoming BOS meeting to fill PB vacancy. TA to publicize vacancy.
  • 161 Essex Street has possible violation of Scenic Road Bylaw will be heard at the 12/13 meeting.
  • Discussion about future staffing for Planning office.
  • Election of Vice-chairman and Clerk of PB will be done at 12/13 meeting. 

Motioned and seconded to adjourn at 9:25.

  

Respectfully submitted,

 

Brian Charville, Chairman

Susan Lambe, Planning Office