Planning Board · April 28, 2025 · 7:00 PM
Planning Board
Planning Board approved an ANR for 473 Main St., continued the 201 Elm St. hearing and requested the applicant stake out proposed building locations; referred the 13 Merrimac St. modification to the Design Review Committee. The Board reduced the 130 Market St. payment-in-lieu to $240,000, approved bond adjustments and released the final two units from the covenant, and authorized a memo with comments to the ZBA on 276-280 Main St.; staff was also authorized to seek owner consent for a Meadowbrook parcel appraisal.
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Key decisions
Approved ANR application for 473 Main St. as submitted (lot line adjustment).
Continued the application for 201 Elm St. to the May 12, 2025 Planning Board meeting.
Requested the applicant for 201 Elm St. stake out structures, curb cuts, and retaining walls visible from the street no later than May 2, 2025.
Referred the proposed modification for 13 Merrimac St. to the Design Review Committee and requested recommendations back to the Planning Board before a determination and final approval.
Accepted the request to reduce the payment-in-lieu amount for the 10-unit project at 130 Market St. to $240,000.
Waived additional payment for the final two units at 130 Market St. because payments on 8 units satisfy the $240,000 payment-in-lieu amount.
Released $10,000 from the erosion control bond for 130 Market St., retaining $4,200 until issuance of the Conservation Certificate of Compliance.
Established a $25,000 cash performance bond for 130 Market St. with conditions (submit As Built; DPW sign-off on offsite improvements; developer responsible for obtaining Certificate of Compliance; residents acknowledge perpetual maintenance), with the remaining $4,200 of erosion control bond to be released after Certificate of Compliance.
Released the final two units from the restrictive covenant at 130 Market St. following establishment of the performance bond and outstanding conditions.
Directed staff to draft and send a Planning Board memo to the ZBA with comments on the 276-280 Main St. comprehensive permit application, recommending peer review (Stantec), DRC and TRC review, and screening/landscaping and design recommendations.
Authorized staff to seek written consent from the Meadowbrook parcel property owners to permit an appraisal to establish fair market value for potential city acquisition/conservation evaluation.
Agenda
Minutes
3-10-25
Approval of meeting minutes from March 10, 2025.
ANR
473 Main St.
Approval/review of an ANR (Approval Not Required) plan for 473 Main St.
Continued Public Hearing
201 Elm St.
Continued public hearing (opened 3-24-25) for Site Plan Review and Special Permit for the property at 201 Elm St.
Administrative
13 Merrimac St. - Modification Request
Consideration of a modification request for the project at 13 Merrimac St.
Administrative
130 Market St. – Payment in Lieu Request
Consideration of a payment-in-lieu request for 130 Market St.
Administrative
276-280 Main St. – ZBA Comment Request
Preparation of comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding 276-280 Main St.
Administrative
Meadowbrook Parcel – Authorization of Consulting Services
Authorization to retain consulting services for work related to the Meadowbrook parcel.
Administrative
Covenants and Bonds
Discussion and actions regarding covenants and bonds related to planning projects.