Planning Board · November 25, 2024 · 7:00 PM
Planning Board
The Board approved a design sign for River Run Lending at 43 Main St., approved a subdivision modification for 87 South Hampton Rd preserving open pasture and equestrian structures, and converted the 14 S Hunt Rd. erosion surety to a performance bond (held for two growing seasons). The Board also sent positive recommendations to City Council on Bills 2024-144/145/146 (Colonial Drive and Parcel X/open space acceptance) and on Bill 2024-149 (appropriation/borrowing for 5 Market St.), and approved an ordinance amendment to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations (2024-113) to meet EPA/MS4 stormwater requirements.
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Key decisions
Approved design/sign application for River Run Lending at 43 Main St.
Approved Definitive Subdivision and Site Plan Review modification for 87 South Hampton Rd (revised Lot 8 and Lot 9 layout; revised open space management plan; all other subdivision requirements remain in place).
Sent a positive recommendation to City Council for Bill 2024-144, Bill 2024-145, and Bill 2024-146 (lay out and accept Colonial Drive and accept Parcel X/open space).
Sent a positive recommendation to City Council for Bill 2024-149 (Order to appropriate and borrow for 5 Market St.).
Approved amendments to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations (replacement of section 7.10.b) to meet EPA/MS4 requirements (ordinance on file as 2024-113).
Converted the existing erosion control cash/surety to a performance bond for 14 S Hunt Rd.; released the covenant upon establishment of the bond and held the bond for two growing seasons (applicant may request later reduction).
Agenda
Minutes
9-9-2024; 9-23-2024
Approval of meeting minutes from September 9, 2024 and September 23, 2024.
Signs
43 Main Street (River Run Lending)
Sign review for River Run Lending at 43 Main Street.
City Council Referrals
Bill 2024-149
Referral from City Council: An Order to Appropriate and borrow for 5 Market St.
City Council Referrals
Bill 2024-144
Referral from City Council: An Order to Vote Intent to Lay Out Colonial Drive.
City Council Referrals
Bill 2024-145
Referral from City Council: An Order to Approve the Acceptance of a Quitclaim Deed for a parcel known as Lot X in the Easter Lights Subdivision.
City Council Referrals
Bill 2024-146
Referral from City Council: An Order to Lay Out and Accept Colonial Drive as a Public Way.
Preapplication
80 Haverhill Rd.
Pre-application review for proposed development at 80 Haverhill Road.
Continued Public Hearing
87 S Hampton Rd.
Continued public hearing (opened 9-11-23) for a modification to a definitive subdivision and site plan at 87 S Hampton Road.
Continued Public Hearing
31 Newton Rd.
Public hearing (opened 9-23-24) for site plan and special permit; applicant requested continuation to 12-9-24.
Continued Public Hearing
Bill 2024-096 - Zoning Amendment
Public hearing (opened 8-12-24) on a zoning amendment to expand the Renewable Energy Development Overlay District; request to continue to 12-9-2024.
New Public Hearing
Amend Subdivision Rules and Regulations
Public hearing to consider amendments to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations.
Administrative
14 S Hunt Rd. (Munters) – Establish Performance Bond
Establish performance bond for Munters at 14 S Hunt Rd.
Administrative
39 Market St. – Special Permit Extension
Consideration of special permit extension for 39 Market St.
Administrative
47.5 Kimball Road – Progress Report (Open Space and Parcel Y)
Progress report concerning Open Space and Parcel Y at 47.5 Kimball Road.
Administrative
22 Woodman Road - Chap 61A Notice to Sell
Chapter 61A notice of intent to sell property at 22 Woodman Road.
Administrative
Leda’s Lane - Erosion Control Bond Release
Request for release of erosion control bond for Leda’s Lane.
Administrative
Cumberland Farms – Erosion Control Bond Release
Request for release of erosion control bond for Cumberland Farms.
Administrative
MVPC MiMap Contract approval
Approval of MVPC MiMap contract.
Administrative
2025 Meeting Schedule
Adoption/confirmation of the 2025 Planning Board meeting schedule.
Administrative
Covenants and Bonds
Discussion of covenants and bonds.
Administrative
Contracts, Bills, and Invoices
Contracts, bills, and invoices for board consideration.
Administrative
General Communications
General communications to and from the Planning Board.