Ms. Ferguson

“Ms. Ferguson seconded the motion.”

“M. Ferguson seconded the motion”

“Ms. Ferguson raised a concern with multiple committees and who has the authority and decision-making power and the Board losing the ability to have uniqueness, within the bounds of the design guidelines and that every project would come out looking the same.”

“Ms. Ferguson seconded the motion”

“Ms. Ferguson seconded the motion”

“Ms. Ferguson questioned the extent of the pavement based on the paint markings at the site and how close it was to the abutters.”

“Ms. Ferguson questioned the extent of the pavement based on the paint markings at the site and how close it was to the abutters.”

“Ms. Ferguson seconded the motion.”

“Ms. Ferguson seconded the motion with all voting in favor.”

“Ms. Ferguson seconded the motion with all voting in favor.”

“Ms. Ferguson will prepare an opening statement for a letter to the Select Board with comments on the draft guidelines for discussion by the Select Board at the March 28th meeting and submission to the DHCD by the 3/31/22 deadline.”

“Ms. Ferguson seconded”

“Ms. Ferguson remarked that there will be two vacancies on the Board as of June 1st as her term and Mr. Flint's term expire.”

“Ms. Ferguson seconded with all voting in favor.”

“Ms. Ferguson, yes”

“Ms. Ferguson gave a presentation on Article 31.”

“Ms. Ferguson reminded the Board that the terms for both she and Mr. Flint are up in May of this year. She suggested that interested persons submit green cards for consideration.”

“Ms. Ferguson moved that the Planning Board recommend to the Select Board that the Town not exercise the right of first refusal for the Hutchins Farm parcel.”

“Ms. Ferguson, parking layout”

“Ms. Hughes reported that the MassTrails grant was submitted last Monday for the completion of the construction drawings and permitting for the Assabet River Bridge and Trail. Additionally, she noted that proposed Planning Division budget for FY23 includes $75,000 to hire a consultant to assist with the updating of the 2007 Subdivision Rules and Regulations.”

“Ms. Ferguson will present the Additional Dwelling Unit article.”

“Ms. Ferguson will present the Additional Dwelling Unit article.”

“Ms. Ferguson thanked the Applicant for proposing all electric utilities and no garages.”

“Ms. Ferguson, yes”

“Ms. Ferguson offered to work on the explanation portion of the draft article.”

“Ms. Ferguson”

“Ms. Ferguson replied that would be a much larger project, one that the Board may address in the future.”

“Ms. Ferguson seconded”

“Ms. Ferguson asked if she should abstain because she lives on this road.”

“Ms. Ferguson moved”

“Ms. Ferguson seconded”

“Ms. Ferguson asked Town Planner Hughes about upcoming Planning Board agenda items.”

“Ms. Ferguson, yes”

“Ms. Ferguson moved”

“Ms. Ferguson”

“Ms. Ferguson seconded”

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

“Ms. Ferguson said that she is unable to attend that meeting.”

“Ms. Ferguson moved that the Board continue”

“Ms. Ferguson seconded.”

“Ms. Ferguson, yes”

“Ms. Ferguson asked Mr. Flint to clarify his question.”

“Ms. Ferguson recalled that both she and Mr. Flint were on the Board when the Hosmer Meadow Subdivision was approved. She recalled that the discussions included concerns about flooding occurrences and assumed that those concern had a bearing on the number of lots that were allowed.”

“Ms. Ferguson asked for clarification”

“Ms. Ferguson said that she wanted to state for the record her concerns”

“Ms. Hughes reported that she and the Town's consultant will attend the Natural Resources Commission meeting”

“Ms. Ferguson moved that the Board recommend that the Zoning Board of Appeals grant to Bohdan Lysyj, a Special Permit under Sections 7.2 and 11.6 of the Zoning Bylaw to construct a pool within the Flood Plain Conservancy District at 245 Park Lane subject to the standard conditions of approval and the amended Order of Conditions by the Natural Resources Commission dated June 18, 2021.”

“Ms. Ferguson seconded”

“Ms. Ferguson seconded”

“Ms. Ferguson, yes”

“Ms. Ferguson moved that the Board authorize the Chair, Clerk, or Town Planner to endorse the Plan”

“Ms. Ferguson asked for public comment.”

“Chair Ferguson asked about when the Board may resume in person meetings and the impact on continued items.”

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

“Ms. Ferguson seconded.”

“Ms. Ferguson seconded”

“Ms. Ferguson moved that the Board accept these nominations and that they become effective for the next meeting”

“Ms. Ferguson, yes”

“Chair Ferguson called the meeting to order”

“Chair Ferguson asked for public comment.”

“Ms. Ferguson asked for public comment.”

“Ms. Ferguson noted that Mr. Sayegh's five-year term ends in June after Town Meeting and his last meeting will be June 8th. She welcomed Andrew Boardman, of 110 Hillcrest Road, as a new member of the Planning Board.”

“Ms. Ferguson, yes.”

“Ms. Ferguson, yes”

“Chair Ferguson began by explaining the conduct and format of the Public Hearing and the methods for public comment.”

“Ms. Ferguson asked for public comment and there was none.”

“Ms. Ferguson gave a presentation on Article 35 - Tree Preservation Bylaw Amendment.”

“Ms. Ferguson gave a presentation on Article 37 - Table IV Minimum Parking for Restaurant Seasonal Outdoor Seating.”

“Ms. Ferguson asked for public comment and there was none.”

“Chair Ferguson opened the public hearing and asked for a roll call vote of members present.”

“Ms. Ferguson asked for a roll call of the Planning Board”

“Chair Ferguson asked for public comment. She reiterated that the Board received numerous emails. She acknowledged that (based on the emails) there is a lot of support for the project, and CCC, and its role in the community. She also noted that many of the emails expressed concerns about the location, negative impacts to traffic, especially the safety of the intersection. She asked that only those with new information comment now.”

“Ms. Ferguson opened the public hearing on the application of VOA Concord Assisted Living, Inc.”

“Ms. Ferguson opened the public hearing on the application of Concord's Children Center (CCC) under Section 11.8.7 of the Zoning Bylaw and acknowledged the receipt and filing of a conflict-of-interest form completed by Board member Orvedal.”

“Ms. Ferguson asked for comments from the Board.”

“Ms. Ferguson moved that the Board approve the minutes as written.”

“Ms. Ferguson moved that the Board authorize the Chair, Vice-Chair, or Town Planner to endorse the plan”

“Chair Ferguson asked for public comment.”

“Chair Ferguson asked for public comment.”

“Ms. Ferguson seconded.”

“Chair Ferguson began by explaining the conduct of the meeting”

“Ms. Ferguson reported that she went to the Pre-Town Meeting prep meeting.”

“Chair Ferguson acknowledged that the Board was in receipt of an email dated 1/4/21 from Nancy James in opposition to the Town's acquisition of the property at 2229 Main Street.”

“Ms. Ferguson asked for public comment.”

“Ms. Ferguson asked about the Planning Board liaison”

“Ms. Ferguson explained that MAPC Planner Chris Kuschel would not be present at this meeting but will join the Board at an upcoming meeting soon.”

“The Town Planner's memorandum to the Board provided helpful web links that Ms. Ferguson found about the purpose behind an FAR limit and its effectiveness.”

“Ms. Ferguson gave a brief overview of the process for the development of Zoning Bylaw amendments. She asked the Town Planner to provide the Board with the schedule for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting dates for submission of warrant articles so the Board would have a sense of timing on the development of warrant articles.”

“Ms. Ferguson gave a brief overview of the process for the development of Zoning Bylaw amendments. She asked the Town Planner to provide the Board with the schedule for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting dates for submission of warrant articles so the Board would have a sense of timing on the development of warrant articles.”

“Ms. Ferguson asked for public comment.”

“Ms. Ferguson acknowledged that that she was in receipt of confirmation of evidential review forms from Ms. Miller and Mr. Sayegh.”

“Chair Ferguson asked if Zoning Board members see certain issues repeatedly and offered to give the Planning Board's perspective on those concerns.”

“Chair Ferguson asked for public comment.”

“Chair Ferguson asked for public comment.”

“Chair Ferguson reminded those in attendance that the Board has discussed this project at length and has received public comment at previous sessions of the public hearing and through correspondence throughout the process.”

“Ms. Ferguson said that she was jumping between the two topics, but wanted to ask the Applicant if he wished to exercise another option in lieu of reservation of lots.”

“Ms. Ferguson asked the Applicant if it is the intention to bring gas pipelines in.”

“Chair Ferguson outlined the next steps for the Board”

“Ms. Ferguson explained that this would be a condition of approval if the Board grants approval of the Subdivision plan.”

“Ms. Ferguson emphasized that it is important for the Board to remember that their role is to act on behalf of the Town which enacted the Bylaw that allows for the reservation of land for affordable housing in its Subdivision Rules and Regulations.”

“Ms. Ferguson resumed the Public Hearing”

“Ms. Ferguson resumed the Public Hearing”

“Chair Ferguson asked the Town Planner to put as placeholder the number of lots to reserve as part of the discussion of the draft decision that the Board will review on 12/22/20.”

“Chair Ferguson asked the Board for their opinions and recommended conditions.”

“Ms. Ferguson, yes”

“Ms. Ferguson asked for a roll call of the Planning Board members.”

“Ms. Ferguson noted that quite a bit of information was received from the Applicant between 10/27 and 11/3, which was insufficient time for the Board to review.”

“Chair Ferguson opened the public hearing”

“Ms. Ferguson said that the Town Planner could convey the Planning Board's support of the project to the Zoning Board of Appeals (who will meet with the Applicant on 11/12/20). She recapped the action items to for the next meeting on 11/24.”

“Ms. Ferguson confirmed the attendees present for the Applicant were Mr. Rhuda, Mr. Harrington, and Mr. Latham.”

“Chair Ferguson said that the Applicant is proposing to essentially raze and clear cut the site to shape it for their purposes and that the Board's concerns include what is being done for the protection of existing natural features, and that there are provisions in the regulations, for the Board to grant waivers to design requirements so that natural features may be preserved.”

“Ms. Ferguson further refined that document to include context and the specific goal of the action items.”

“Ms. Ferguson, yes”

“Chair Ferguson began by explaining the conduct of the meeting and the methods for public comment.”

“Ms. Ferguson asked for a roll call of the Planning Board members.”

“Ms. Ferguson asked about the portion of the property on State land.”

“Ms. Ferguson moved, and Mr. Bosdet seconded, that the Board authorize the Chair, Clerk, or Town Planner to endorse the plan”

“Ms. Ferguson updated the Board with information from the recent Chairs' breakfast.”

“Ms. Ferguson, yes”

“Chair Ferguson explained that the discussion at this session of the public hearing would be limited to traffic impacts.”

“Ms. Ferguson said that there was a phone conversation today with Town Counsel and, in terms of being prepared for the next meeting, the Board would also like the Applicant to be prepared to show how the design of the subdivision is impacting the suitability of the site including issues of runoff to the isolated wetland, the abutters' property, tree removal and the resulting impacts to soil absorption (particularly for the homes at the bottom of the hill), and topography.”

“Chair Ferguson began by explaining the conduct of the meeting and the methods for public comment.”

“Chair Ferguson thanked Planning Staff for their efforts for the Town Meeting preparations.”

“Chair Ferguson thanked Planning Staff for their efforts for the Town Meeting preparations.”

“Ms. Ferguson asked that the Town Planner confirm that the Applicant is aware of the submittal deadline date for revised plans.”

“Ms. Ferguson explained that the Applicant requested a continuance of the Public Hearing, without discussion, to the October 6, 2020 meeting.”

“Ms. Ferguson said that it is likely that another Public Forum on Thoreau Depot will be scheduled in February or March 2021.”

“Ms. Ferguson seconded”

“Chair Ferguson acknowledged that the Board was in receipt of a letter dated 9/11/20 from WCAC on this topic.”

“Ms. Ferguson acknowledged that the Board was in receipt of several letters, including a letter dated 8/31/20 from Edward Sinni Jr.”

“Ms. Ferguson opened the Public Hearing and explained the process and conduct.”

“Ms. Ferguson opened the Public Hearing and explained the process and conduct.”

“Chair Ferguson began by explaining the conduct of the meeting and the methods for public comment.”

“Ms. Ferguson agreed that Mr. Flint's comments are important ones for the Board to consider”

“Ms. Ferguson explained that those lots are not part of this review.”

“Ms. Ferguson informed her that it is not”

“Ms. Ferguson reported that there is an upcoming Comprehensive Sustainability Energy Committee meeting (CSEC).”

“Chair Ferguson explained about the process.”

“Chair Ferguson said that the Sept. 8 meeting will be Mr. Johnson's last Planning Board meeting.”

“Chair Ferguson began by explaining the conduct and format of the Public Hearing and the methods for public comment.”

“Ms. Ferguson gave a presentation on Article 37 Thoreau Depot Business and Residence C Zoning District Zoning Map Amendment.”

“Ms. Ferguson acknowledged that the Board was in receipt of an email from Ms. Walsh.”

“Ms. Ferguson acknowledged that the Board was in receipt of an email from Ms. Walsh.”

“Ms. Ferguson provided a quick clarification on the timing of the Thoreau Depot Redevelopment project.”

“Ms. Ferguson gave a presentation on Article 38 Fairs & Bazaars, Antique Show, Suppers and Dances.”

“Chair Ferguson asked for public comment and there was none.”

“Ms. Ferguson asked for public comment and there was none.”

“Chair Ferguson opened the virtual meeting and said the meeting was being recorded.”

“Ms. Ferguson suggested that a different photo showing the sample building height or retain the 35' maximum.”

“Ms. Ferguson asked about the temporary trailers behind the athletic building shown in the aerial photo and wondered how that was re-purposed.”

“Ms. Ferguson asked if there was public comment.”

“Ms. Ferguson will not be present at the August 11 meeting.”

“Ms. Ferguson asked for public comment”

“Ms. Ferguson, yes”

“Ms. Ferguson agreed that it is important that MAPC's recommendation aligns with the feedback given by the public and the Planning Board.”

“Ms. Ferguson announced that there is still time for the Board and community members to complete the NMI Starmet Reuse Planning Committee questionnaire”

“Chair Ferguson opened the virtual meeting and said the meeting was being recorded.”

“Ms. Ferguson asked took public comment.”

“Ms. Ferguson acknowledged that the Board was in receipt of a letter dated 7/2/20 from resident, Edward Sinni, of Concord Greene, and a recommendation letter dated 7/6/20 from the West Concord Advisory Committee.”

“Ms. Ferguson asked the Applicant to explain the location of the islands in the parking lot and the request to remove some of them.”

“Ms. Ferguson also asked the Applicant to consider incorporating energy efficiencies and sustainability components to their design. She asked if it proposed that the building will be all electric.”

“Ms. Ferguson seconded”

“Chair Ferguson went to public comment.”

“Chair Ferguson opened the meeting and said the meeting was being recorded.”

“Ms. Ferguson noted that, at the last meeting, an incorrect motion was made in the vote to correct the November 26, 2019 minutes, so the Board will vote again tonight.”

“Ms. Ferguson moved that the Planning Board authorize the Chair, Clerk, or Town Planner, to endorse the plan”

“Ms. Ferguson moved that the Board approve the minutes as written.”

“Ms. Ferguson, yes”

“Ms. Ferguson seconded”

“Ms. Ferguson, yes”