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Mr. Johnson

No current terms — past member.
Past: Planning Board (2020–2020)

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Town Planner Hughes reminded the Board
2020-09-08·Planning Board·motionedChase Bank redevelopment at 1134 Main St
Mr. Johnson moved that the Planning Board recommend that the Zoning Board of Appeals grant a Special Permit and Site Plan Approval
2020-09-08·Planning Board·spokeChase Bank redevelopment at 1134 Main St
The Board thanked and bid farewell to Mr. Johnson.
2020-09-08·Planning Board·spoke
Mr. Johnson noted that the driveways for Lots E and F as shown on the plan are situated very closely to Main Street.
2020-09-08·Planning Board·seconded
Mr. Johnson seconded.
2020-09-08·Planning Board·spoke
The roll call vote was ... Mr. Johnson, yes
2020-08-25·Planning Board·motioned
Mr. Johnson moved that the Board accept the minutes as written.
2020-08-25·Planning Board·spokeADU Zoning Bylaw Amendments (2020-2025)
Mr. Johnson noted he attended a recent Select Board meeting and that the Select Board supports passage of Articles 41 and 42.
2020-08-25·Planning Board·motionedADU Zoning Bylaw Amendments (2020-2025)
Mr. Johnson moved that the Planning Board recommend affirmative action on Articles 41 and 42 as presented at the August 19 Public Hearing.
2020-08-25·Planning Board·motioned
Mr. Johnson moved that the Planning Board amend the minutes
2020-08-25·Planning Board·spoke
Chair Ferguson said that the Sept. 8 meeting will be Mr. Johnson's last Planning Board meeting.
Mr. Johnson gave a presentation on Article 34 Planned Residential Development & Table I Principal Use Regulations.
Mr. Johnson noted the difference between the minimum area required for a PRD and the Tree Protection Bylaw setback areas.
Mr. Johnson commented that the Board kept in mind that a PRD is an alternative form of development instead of a standard subdivision and proposing 35% was a compromise so that developers would continue to use the PRD provision.
Mr. Johnson circulated an updated presentation on the Planned Residential Development Zoning Bylaw amendment. Mr. Johnson shared his screen and explained the edits.
2020-08-11·Planning Board·spoke
Mr. Johnson
2020-08-11·Planning Board·spoke
Mr. Johnson asked if the property was in the Residence AA Zoning District.
2020-08-11·Planning Board·motioned
Mr. Johnson moved that the Planning Board recommend to the Select Board that the Town not exercise its right to purchase the part of Parcel 3430 at Fitchburg Turnpike (Lot 1 and Lot 2).
2020-07-21·Planning Board·motionedMiddlesex School Campus Development 2020-2024
Mr. Johnson moved
2020-07-21·Planning Board·motioned
Mr. Johnson moved
2020-07-21·Planning Board·spokeMiddlesex School Campus Development 2020-2024
Mr. Johnson asked about access to the handicapped accessible parking spaces.
2020-07-21·Planning Board·spokeGerow Recreation Area land use discussion
Mr. Johnson reported that, on 7/28/20, there will be a Gerow Recreation Area Forum via Zoom.
2020-07-21·Planning Board·secondedPRD Zoning Amendments and Projects (2020-2025)
Mr. Johnson seconded
2020-07-21·Planning Board·secondedMinute Man Arc parking expansion approved.
Mr. Johnson seconded
2020-07-21·Planning Board·spokeMinute Man Arc parking expansion approved.
Mr. Johnson, yes
2020-07-21·Planning Board·spokeThoreau Depot Redevelopment Vision Report.
Mr. Johnson said that, from his point of view, that the MAPC Draft Report doesn't match the feedback that was received at the public forum and that their example (of building height) doesn't match the intent of increasing the maximum allowed height to 38'. This is something that MAPC should be aware of that as they revise the Report.
2020-07-07·Planning Board·spokeMinute Man Arc parking expansion approved.
Mr. Johnson asked about the proposed location of the sports court. He wondered why it is not proposed at the other end of the parking lot. He commented on the proposed ramping and raised court space. He wondered about the amount of impervious surface being added to the site. He asked for clarification on the amount of required parking.
2020-07-07·Planning Board·motionedJuly 2020 Site Visit Scheduling
Mr. Johnson moved
2020-07-07·Planning Board·spokeMinute Man Arc parking expansion approved.
Mr. Johnson suggested that the Applicant consider a redesign and alternatives that would allow for greater safety for those crossing the parking lot to the sports court.
2020-07-07·Planning Board·spokeChase Bank redevelopment at 1134 Main St
Mr. Johnson asked the Applicant to clarify the allowance of two parking spots at the proposed ATM drive up being included in the parking space counts.
2020-07-07·Planning Board·spokeChase Bank redevelopment at 1134 Main St
Mr. Johnson commented that he is concerned about the look of the proposed south elevation of the building, that the side of the building is proposed to face Main St. He also asked the Applicant to consider additional sustainability features in the design.
Mr. Johnson suggested an edit to the section on the Planned Residential Development application recommendation motion.
2020-07-07·Planning Board·spokeEnvision Concord Action Items Matrix Updates
Board member Matt Johnson shared at the last meeting
Mr. Johnson moved
2020-06-23·Planning Board·motionedPRD Zoning Amendments and Projects (2020-2025)
Mr. Johnson moved
2020-06-23·Planning Board·motioned
Mr. Johnson moved
2020-06-23·Planning Board·spoke
Mr. Johnson offered to share information he prepared on the topic.
2020-06-23·Planning Board·motioned
Mr. Johnson moved that the Board amend the November 26, 2019 minutes to reflect that the attendees did not include Mr. Sayegh and that Mr. Flint was present.
2020-05-26·Planning Board·spoke
Mr. Johnson opened the meeting and said the meeting was being recorded.
2020-05-26·Planning Board·motioned
Mr. Johnson moved that the Board approve the minutes as written.
2020-05-26·Planning Board·spoke
Mr. Johnson asked about information pertaining to Parcel X on the plan and the information on the Form A application.
2020-05-26·Planning Board·abstained
Mr. Johnson, yes
2020-05-18·Planning Board·spokeTracy Street Lot Combination Approval.
Mr. Johnson, yes