Mr. Flint

“Mr. Flint stated that there were others in the community looking into this and would likely be coming to the Board in the future.”

“Mr. Flint provided background information on the Affordable Housing Trust.”

“Mr. Flint seconded the motion”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board endorse the Plan”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board endorse the Plan by Stamski & McNary, Inc.”

“Mr. Flint provided background information on the Assabet River Bluffs project”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Planning Board recommend that Town Meeting take affirmative action on Article 25”

“Mr. Flint noted that during the development of the Thoreau Depot Zoning, some citizens commented on the creation of an Architectural Review Board.”

“Chairman Flint, opened the meeting and asked for a roll call of the Board members”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board recommend affirmative action on Article 31.”

“Mr. Flint moved to continue the public hearing to July 12, 2022 to 7:30 p.m.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board recommend affirmative action on Article 33.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board recommend affirmative action on Article 34.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board recommend no action on Article 35.”

“Mr. Flint asked for further clarification on the reasons for the request to allow the Residence C dimensional requirements to be extended 30 feet into the Residence B District.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board recommend that the Zoning Board of Appeals grant the requested special permit under Sections 2.3.4, 4.2.2.1, and 11.6 of the Zoning Bylaw to extend Residence C Zoning District by 30 ft. into Residence B and for a two‐family dwelling at 23‐25 Lang Street.”

“Mr. Flint questioned whether the CMLP was going to require all the utilities to be put underground from Laws Brook Rd.”

“Mr. Flint questioned whether the CMLP was going to require all the utilities to be put underground from Laws Brook Rd.”

“Mr. Flint gave an overview of the concerns raised at the Select Board meeting on April 4th on restricting the number of formula business in too many of the commercial districts.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board accept the meeting minutes of March 8th and March 22nd as written.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board recommend affirmative action on Article 32.”

“Mr. Flint noted that since he was going off the Board, he would find out if Mr. Bosdet would be able to attend this meeting with him.”

“Mr. Flint noted that since he was going off the Board, he would find out if Mr. Bosdet would be able to attend this meeting with him.”

“Mr. Flint moved to continue the public hearing to May 10, 2022 at 7pm to allow the Engineering Division to review the revisions to the plans and stormwater drainage.”

“Mr. Flint moved to continue the public hearing to May 10, 2022 at 7pm to allow the Engineering Division to review the revisions to the plans and stormwater drainage.”

“Chairman Flint, opened the meeting and asked for a roll call of the Board members.”

“Mr. Flint opened the Public Hearing for the application of AWMW, LLC for a Definitive Subdivision Plan for the improvement of Sunnyside Lane and the creation of four new lots, parcels 2088, 2089, 2092, 2092-1, 2093.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Public Hearing be continues to April 5, 2022 at 7 p.m.”

“Mr. Flint gave a brief update on Community Preservation Committee activities since he was unable to attend the last meeting.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board approved the minutes as written.”

“Mr. Flint, yes”

“Mr. Flint gave a presentation on Article 33.”

“Mr. Flint said that it was pointed out to him the negative connotations of the term "grandfathered" and suggested that the word be substituted in the presentation of Article 31.”

“Mr. Flint said that it was pointed out to him the negative connotations of the term "grandfathered" and suggested that the word be substituted in the presentation of Article 31.”

“Mr. Flint moved to approve the minutes as written.”

“Mr. Flint reported that the CPC voted on their final recommendations for funding for Annual Town Meeting. He also recently spoke at the 1st Tuesday Group on the topic of the Thoreau Depot Business District Zoning.”

“Mr. Flint design and materials”

“Mr. Flint asked for public comment.”

“Mr. Flint had several suggestions for clarity.”

“Mr. Flint had several suggestions for clarity.”

“Mr. Flint moved”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board submit the Zoning Bylaw warrant article to for the Thoreau Business District Zoning as written and amended by discussion this evening.”

“Mr. Flint suggested that pre-construction is the best time to install conduit for charging station and encouraged the Applicant to do that now to allow electric vehicle charging stations for the units.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board submit the Zoning Bylaw warrant article for Section 4.2.2.2 of the Zoning Bylaw (Additional Dwelling Unit) as written.”

“Mr. Flint will present the Thoreau Depot Business District.”

“Mr. Flint will present the Thoreau Depot Business District.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Planning Board co-sponsor”

“Mr. Flint moved to approve the minutes.”

“Mr. Flint reported that he learned from a recent webinar that MAPC is revisiting the suburban strip mall concept and found it interesting since it reflected many of the issues and discussions that the Board has had. Mr. Flint updated the Board on the finalized CPC project budgets which include land acquisition in West Concord.”

“Mr. Flint reported that he learned from a recent webinar that MAPC is revisiting the suburban strip mall concept and found it interesting since it reflected many of the issues and discussions that the Board has had. Mr. Flint updated the Board on the finalized CPC project budgets which include land acquisition in West Concord.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board submit the Zoning Bylaw warrant article for Section 3, Formula Business as written and amended by discussion this evening.”

“Mr. Flint asked if the project is subject to the Town's Tree Preservation Bylaw.”

“Mr. Flint, yes”

“Mr. Flint reported that the Community Preservation Committee continues to refine the proposals received.”

“Mr. Flint, in response, reiterated his comments made previously at the Thoreau Depot Public Forum on December 14th”

“Mr. Flint, in response, reiterated his comments made previously at the Thoreau Depot Public Forum on December 14th”

“Mr. Flint moved approved the minutes as amended to correct the typo pointed out by Ms. Ferguson.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Planning Board release Lot 2 (38 McCallar Lane) of the Hosmer Meadows Definitive Subdivision from the Restrictive Covenant and authorize the Chair, Clerk, or Town Planner to sign the release.”

“Mr. Flint acknowledged that the Board was in receipt of email and letters on this topic including a recent letter from the Concord Business Partnership.”

“Mr. Flint reported that at a recent Community Preservation Committee meeting the potential acquisition of the Assabet River Bluff property was discussed considering how best to balance the Town’s goals of affordable housing and land conservation.”

“Mr. Flint seconded”

“Mr. Flint reported that the December 14th public forum was very well-attended and that several comments letter were been received.”

“Chairman Flint, opened the meeting and asked for a roll call”

“Mr. Flint asked that any comments related to the Thoreau Depot Business District zoning be limited to new comments only.”

“Mr. Flint reported that the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is in the deliberative phase of the annual process for application review.”

“Mr. Flint”

“Mr. Flint moved”

“Mr. Flint moved”

“Mr. Flint moved”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Planning Board support the Historical Commission in creating a Scenic Road Bylaw for presentation at Annual Town Meeting and determining which roads to include should the Bylaw pass.”

“Mr. Flint, yes”

“Mr. Flint acknowledged that the Board received public comment emails from residents (Gordon, Hill, Neumeier, Patrick, Savoy, and Stein).”

“Mr. Flint, Ms. Miller, and Ms. McEneaney will attend the November RHSO Housing roundtable”

“Mr. Flint reported that the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is hearing applicant presentations.”

“Mr. Flint reported that the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is hearing applicant presentations.”

“Mr. Flint opened the meeting and asked for a roll call of the Board members”

“Mr. Flint moved”

“Mr. Flint moved”

“Chairman Flint acknowledged that the Board was in receipt of a letter from John Ellis, 62 Belknap Street.”

“Chairman Flint acknowledged that the Board was in receipt of a letter from John Ellis, 62 Belknap Street.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Planning Board authorize the Chair, Clerk, Town Planner, or Director of Planning and Management to endorse the Plan”

“Mr. Flint clarified that the proposed changes would apply to one district, not two separate districts.”

“Mr. Flint opened the meeting and asked for a roll call of the Board members”

“Mr. Flint moved”

“Mr. Flint reported on the CPC application funding requests and recent site visits.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Planning Board authorize the Chair, Clerk, Town Planner, or Director of Planning and Management to endorse the Plan”

“Mr. Flint, yes”

“Mr. Flint opened the meeting and asked for a roll call of the Board members”

“Mr. Flint reported that the CPA application deadline is soon.”

“Mr. Flint asked for public comment.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board approve the minutes as amended.”

“Chairman Flint opened the public hearing.”

“Mr. Flint asked if there are proposed plantings for the area in the back of the home to soften the visual impact from Warner's Pond.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board grant to Eastern Insurance Group, LLC a Formula Business Special Permit...”

“Mr. Flint opened the meeting”

“Mr. Flint noted that the Applicant's attorney suggested an edit. Mr. Flint then suggested, and the Board agreed, to edit the fourth paragraph on page 13”

“Mr. Flint replied that it was not discussed at any hearing on this matter by the Planning Board.”

“Mr. Flint closed the public hearing.”

“Mr. Flint asked for public comment. Before taking comment, he reminded those present that the purpose of the hearing is to consider solely the remand decision and not to revisit the application itself or the proceedings leading up to the original decision.”

“Mr. Flint acknowledged that the Land Court decision was given due consideration by the Board.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board approve an amended Definitive Subdivision Plan Decision consistent with the Land Court's order [referenced above].”

“Mr. Flint said that the Board would include the Commissioner's condition.”

“Mr. Flint acknowledged the Board’s receipt of Mr. Haff’s email.”

“Mr. Flint seconded”

“Mr. Flint acknowledged that the Board was in receipt of a great amount of public comment which the Board found to be insightful and informative. He reminded the audience of the Board’s purview in Site Plan Review for an educational facility. He also reminded the audience of the Board’s purview in allowing a reduction in the number of required parking spaces and in determining the adequate number of parking spaces for teachers and employees of the facility.”

“Mr. Flint”

“Mr. Flint moved the that the Board approve”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board release Lot 1 (24 McCallar Lane) in the Hosmer Meadows Definitive Subdivision from the Restrictive Covenant and authorize the Chair, Clerk or Town Planner to sign the release.”

“Mr. Flint said that the minutes will reflect her comments.”

“Ms. Miller, Ms. Ferguson, Ms. McEneaney, and Mr. Flint all voted in favor.”

“Chairman Flint asked for public comment.”

“Mr. Flint reconvened the open session of the meeting.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Planning Board include the Preamble in the West Concord Design Guidelines.”

“Mr. Flint moved”

“Mr. Flint seconded”

“Chairman Flint opened the public hearing”

“Mr. Flint asked Town Planner Hughes to clarify the applicant's request in light of the restriction on the existing 4-lot Hosmer Meadow Subdivision that no additional lots be created.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board go into executive session for the reason stated above.”

“and Mr. Flint, yes”

“Mr. Flint said that he asked for clarification because he wants to ensure that the rational for the restriction (of four lots) put in place by a prior Board's decision is looked at by this Board in their review of the modification request and whether there are any prerequisites which need to be met in determining a fifth lot.”

“Mr. Flint referred to the Planner's Report and asked Town Planner Hughes to clarify the comments about the stormwater management.”

“Mr. Flint asked for questions from the Board.”

“Mr. Flint questioned the amount of proposed fill and impacts to the existing groundwater levels.”

“Mr. Flint questioned the amount of proposed fill and impacts to the existing groundwater levels.”

“Mr. Flint said that he reviewed the existing subdivision decision and the Town Planner's Report and that he was trying to ascertain exactly what requirements need to be met by the applicant now.”

“Mr. Flint recalled that it was the applicant of the Hosmer Meadows Subdivision that elected to limit it to four lots and the extent to the development of the road. He recalled that there were questions about the impacts the development might have on water (flooding) in that area.”

“Ms. Ferguson recalled that both she and Mr. Flint were on the Board when the Hosmer Meadow Subdivision was approved.”

“Mr. Flint asked for public comment.”

“Mr. Flint asked Town Planner Hughes if there is a way for an applicant who has been granted definitive subdivision plan approval to oppose a subsequent application for modification to the plan by another party.”

“Mr. Flint reflected further on the intent of the language in Condition #2 in the Hosmer Meadow Subdivision decision.”

“Mr. Flint asked the Board to the consider various conditions contained in the aforementioned Planner's Report.”

“Mr. Flint summarized that it was his understanding that, based on the information provided to the Board, it is within the Board's authority to modify an (existing, approved) subdivision plan by whomever makes an application for a property abutting the original subdivision.”

“Mr. Flint and Ms. Hughes explained the circumstances are that the utilities, stormwater drainage, and pavement have been completed up to this lot and the applicant is just seeking to connect to that.”

“Mr. Flint acknowledged Ms. Ferguson concerns but said that the findings of Town staff suggests that the applicant has met the requirements for managing stormwater.”

“Chairman Flint called the meeting to order and said that the Board will vote to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to ongoing litigation regarding Symes Development & Permitting LLC v. Town of Concord et al., as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and that the Board will return to open meeting after the adjournment of Executive Session and that the first agenda item in open session is scheduled for 7 p.m.”

“Mr. Flint explained the conduct and format of the meeting.”

“Mr. Flint asked for public comment and there was none.”

“Mr. Flint”

“Mr. Flint opined that it may be appropriate to revert to all remote meetings again be necessary given the negative trends of the COVID-19 Delta variant and possible new mandates.”

“Mr. Flint opened the public hearing and, without discussion, moved to continue to Aug.10, 2021 at 8:00 p.m.”

“Mr. Flint said that the CPC meeting was cancelled so he had no update.”

“Mr. Flint seconded”

“Mr. Flint, yes”

“Chairman Flint called the meeting to order, announced that the meeting was being recorded, and asked for a roll call of the Planning Board.”

“Chairman Flint called the meeting to order”

“Mr. Flint brought up the concerns about the trash truck, queuing, the possibility of a Verizon pole relocation to allow the relocation of the driveway, and parking lot striping and signage for safety, staff parking and small car spaces.”

“Mr. Flint moved”

“Mr. Flint seconded”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board authorize the Chair, Vice-Chair, Clerk, DPLM Director, and Town Planner to execute, certify, and endorse approval of plans presented to the Board pursuant to Chapter 41 and related certificates, releases, and other instruments, and any of said persons are authorized to act alone under this authority.”

“Mr. Flint explained that there are certain requirements with regard to the issuance of special permits by either the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals and that waivers may be granted based on certain conditions.”

“Mr. Flint clarified that the example illustrations that MAPC could prepare would be helpful for the future discussions.”

“Mr. Flint seconded”

“Mr. Flint moved”

“Mr. Flint moved”

“Mr. Flint moved, and Ms. McEneaney seconded, to continue without discussion to July 13, 2021 and to accept the time extension to July 30, 2021.”

“Mr. Flint moved”

“Mr. Flint asked Town Planner Hughes to clarify”

“Mr. Flint reported that the Town received a "Complete Streets" grant to reconfigure Commonwealth Avenue west towards the Nashoba Brook Bakery.”

“Mr. Flint, Community Preservation Committee (CPC)”

“Ms. McEneaney nominated Mr. Flint as Chair”

“Mr. Flint nominated Mr. Bosdet as Vice Chair”

“Mr. Flint seconded”

“Mr. Flint asked if there is an easement for access to one of the lots shown on the plan.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board authorize the Chair, Clerk, Town Planner, or DPLM Director to endorse the Plan...”

“Mr. Flint reported that his term as the Planning Board member to the Community Preservation Committee was ending and that he would be happy to continue for the upcoming term.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board recommend that Town Meeting take affirmative action on Article 31 because it will provide the Town the ability to move forward with sustainability actions in a measurable way.”

“Mr. Flint seconded.”

“Mr. Flint, yes;”

“Mr. Flint seconded.”

“Mr. Flint, yes”

“Mr. Flint gave a presentation on Article 36 – Flood Plain Conservancy District.”

“Mr. Flint asked for public comment and there was none.”

“Mr. Flint seconded”

“Mr. Flint noted that the traffic, during peak hours post-construction, is anticipated to be a grade "D' in the traffic study.”

“Mr. Flint served as Acting Chair.”

“Mr. Flint seconded”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Planning Board submit the Restaurant Seasonal Seating Parking Table IV article for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Planning Board submit the Two-family Section 4.2.2.1 article for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Planning Board submit the Earth Removal/Fill article as amended for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.”

“Mr. Flint seconded”

“Mr. Flint, yes”

“Mr. Flint seconded”

“Mr. Flint, yes”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board continue the public hearing”

“Mr. Flint, yes”

“Mr. Flint pointed out that the garage exclusion is proposed for any district.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board approve the February 9 minutes as amended and the February 23 minutes as written.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board continue the public hearing to March 23, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. and accept the grant of a time extension to March 26, 2021”

“Mr. Flint moved that Board allow a portion of the Keuka Road [as described in the memo] in the Hosmer Meadow subdivision to be renamed McCallar Lane”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board approve both sets of minutes as written.”

“Mr. Flint said that NMI Starmet Reuse Planning Committee is looking for comments on their draft report.”

“Mr. Flint reported that, at its recent meeting, the Community Preservation Committee finished its deliberations and voted to approve a list of projects to fund.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Board approve the amended minutes of 12/14/20 and the minutes of 1/7/21 and 1/12/21 as written.”

“Mr. Flint seconded the motion.”

“Mr. Flint stated it was his recollection that the Board specifically meant to word this section in this manner to provide other alternative besides affordable housing.”

“Mr. Flint asked about Parcel A shown on the plan.”

“Mr. Flint moved that the Planning Board authorize endorse the Chair, Clerk, Town Planner or DPLM Director to endorse the plan...”

“Mr. Flint seconded.”

“Mr. Flint opined that Lot 6 may not have adequate square footage to accomplish that because of the stormwater basin.”

“Mr. Flint pointed out that the area would be in the center of the development and would not offer the connectivity to the adjacent neighborhood that the other lot could.”