Planning Board · August 12, 2024 · 7:00 PM
Planning Board
The Board approved signage for River Run Lending (43 Main St) and Bubble Bar (39 Main St), approved the 12 South Hunt Rd. athletic field site plan with conditions, sent a positive recommendation on Bill 2024-097 (easement at 130 Market St), and continued deliberation on the Renewable Energy Development Overlay amendment (Bill 2024-096) after extensive public concern about a proposed South Hunt Rd. solar project.
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Key decisions
Approved the front and rear signs for River Run Lending at 43 Main St.
Approved the side sign for River Run Lending at 43 Main St. on the condition it match the current side-sign dimensions.
Approved the sign application for Bubble Bar at 39 Main St.
Sent Bill 2024-097 (easement for drainage and utilities at 130 Market Street) back to City Council with a positive recommendation.
Approved the 12 South Hunt Rd. application (athletic field) subject to conditions, including satisfaction of the Stantec memo items and a BSC letter confirming stormwater system performance; approval is also subject to conditions of the previously approved site plan/special permit where applicable.
Requested staff draft a decision for approval of the 2 Merrimac St. project for consideration at the September 9, 2024 Planning Board meeting.
Authorized staff to sign the Chapter 91 filing acknowledgement for 2-13 Merrimac St.
Agenda
Minutes
6-10-24; 7-8-24
Approval of minutes for meetings held 6-10-24 and 7-8-24.
Signs
43 Main St. (River Run Lending)
Review/approval of signage for River Run Lending at 43 Main St.
Signs
39 Main St. (Bubble Bar)
Review/approval of signage for Bubble Bar at 39 Main St.
Bill 2024-097
Review of City Council referral Bill 2024-097.
Continued Public Hearing
2 Merrimac St.
Continued public hearing for Site Plan and Special Permit review.
Continued Public Hearing
13 Merrimac St.
Continued public hearing for Special Permit.
Continued Public Hearing
12 South Hunt Rd.
Continued public hearing for Site Plan review for a new field.
New Public Hearing
Bill 2024-096 - Zoning Amendment
Public hearing on zoning amendment to expand the Renewable Energy Development Overlay District (Bill 2024-096).
New Public Hearing
Bill 2024-098 - Zoning Amendment
Public hearing on zoning amendment to create an overlay in compliance with the MBTA Communities Act (Bill 2024-098).
New Public Hearing
Bill 2024-099 - Zoning Amendment
Public hearing on zoning amendment to amend Cannabis Retail License limits (Bill 2024-099).
Administrative
MVPC Commissioner Appointment
Appointment to the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) commissioner position.
Administrative
19 Evans Place (Point Shore) – Bond Release
Consideration of bond release for Point Shore at 19 Evans Place.
Administrative
2-13 Merrimac St. - Chapter 91 Notification Form
Review of Chapter 91 notification form for 2-13 Merrimac St.
Administrative
Master Plan 2023 – Status Update
Status update on the Master Plan 2023.
Administrative
Meeting Scheduling
Discussion of upcoming meeting scheduling.
Administrative
Covenants and Bonds
Discussion of covenants and bonds.
Administrative
Contracts, Bills, and Invoices
Review and approval of contracts, bills, and invoices.