Debriefing Notes for 11/14/2023PLANNING BOARD DEBRIEFING NOTES
November 14, 2023
Members Present- Traver, Dixon, Deeb, Magowan, Etu, Longacker, McDevitt,
Members Absent Stark, Alternate Members Present- Stefanzik
Administrative Items:
SP 70-2023 & RZ 4-2023 EDWARD OSTBERG, 639 & 0 County Line Rd 7:03-7:05
Ward 1. Applicant proposes to reuse an existing 8,087 sq ft building for a microbrewery with associated uses.
Planning Board seeks lead agency status for project.
Status: Planning Board seeks lead Agency. Approve 7-0.
Follow Up:
SPDES: N
SP 69-2023 & RZ 1-2023 FOOTHILLS BUILDERS, 361 Ridge Road 7:06-7:07
Ward 2. Applicant proposes a zone change of a 10.99 acre parcel from Commercial Intensive to Moderate
Density Residential. The project includes construction of 16 buildings with 4 units each. Planning Board seeks
lead agency status for project.
Status: Planning Board seeks lead Agency. Approve 7-0.
Follow Up:
SPDES: Y
Recommendations:
SP 68-2023 NORTHSTAR DONUT GROUP, 713 Glen Street 7:08-7:12
Ward 2. Applicant proposes to alter signage and modify the building canopies for existing building and site.
The existing 2,358.5 sq ft building to remain with no changes. An existing wall sign will be replaced with a 22.3
sq ft sign with the word “Dunkin” on the North Elevation. The free standing sign will be refurbished to a 32 sq
ft sign with the words “Dunkin Drive Thru”. Also proposed are 2 directional signs of 2.79 sq ft at each access
and exit point. Also included is a 2.68 sq ft sign above the height check arm indicating the drive thru. The menu
board will be replaced with a 19.88 sq ft digital menu board as another free standing sign. The project includes
replacing the sloped canopies with flat canopies over the entrance and drive thru window and a new canopy
over the digital menu. The color scheme will be updated with more gray, orange and pink. Pursuant to chapter
179-3-040 & 140, site plan for new color scheme, signs and canopies shall be subject to Planning Board review
and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for number of signs and digital sign. Planning Board shall provide a
recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Status: Planning Board recommended to the ZBA no significant adverse impacts with the current project
proposal. Recommended 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 11/15/2023 then the Planning Board 11/28/2023 pending ZBA.
SPDES: N
SP 72-2023 DAVID R. WHITE, 5 Wild Turkey Lane 7:13-7:17
Ward 1. Applicant proposes to construct a 124 sq ft raised walkway and a 175 sq ft paver access walk. The
walkway will be connected to the previously approved second floor addition. The existing 1,575 sq ft home,
431 sq ft porch, 452 sq ft detached garage, and 4,096 sq ft hard surfacing to remain unchanged. Pursuant to
chapter 179-3-040 & 179-13-010, site plan for a non-conforming structure shall be subject to Planning Board
review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation
to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Status: Planning Board recommended to the ZBA no significant adverse impacts with the current project
proposal. Recommended 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 11/15/2023 then the Planning Board 11/28/2023 pending ZBA.
SPDES: N
SP 74-2023 CHARLES & ETHEL WEEKS, 70 Pickle Hill Road 7:18-7:21
Ward 1. Applicant proposes to construct a second garage of 840 sq ft. The garage will have 3 bays and upstairs
storage. The existing 200 sq ft pole barn will be removed. The existing 4,120 sq ft home and 1,371 sq ft
extended porch to remain unchanged. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-5-020 & 179-6-065, site plan for new
floor area in a critical environment area shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance:
Relief is sought for number of garages. Planning Board shall make a recommendation to the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
Status: Planning Board recommended to the ZBA no significant adverse impacts with the current project
proposal. Recommended 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 11/15/2023 then the Planning Board 11/28/2023 pending ZBA.
SPDES: N
SP 73-2023 & FWW 13-2023 LAUREN & CHRIATIAN FREYER, Pulver Road 7:22-7:38
Ward 1. Applicant proposes to construct a 2,028 sq ft footprint home with a floor area of 3,456 sq ft. The
project includes associated site work for stormwater management and shoreline planting plan. The septic system
approved by local BOH is proposed for construction across Pulver Road and connecting to adjoining property
by the same owner. Pursuant to Chapter 94, 179-3-040, 179-6-065 & 179-6-050, site plan for new floor area in
a CEA, hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline and work within 100 ft of wetlands shall be subject to
Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks and permeability. Planning Board
shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Status: Planning Board recommended to the ZBA concerns with the variances being requested considered to be
extensive . Recommended 6-1. Magowan
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 11/15/2023 then the Planning Board 11/28/2023 pending ZBA.
SPDES: N
New Business:
SP 71-2023, TRACEY HOLDINGS LLC, 280 Corinth Road 7:39-7:58
Ward 4. Applicant proposes removal of 50 large trees on the West property line; North of the existing pole barn
and behind it. The area of tree removal would be replaced with 20 evergreen bushes. The existing buildings on
the site to remain unchanged. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-9-020, site plan for tree cutting and new
hard surfacing shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application tabled to November 28th to allow for an alternative plan. Tabled 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to provide information prior to the meeting so it may be emailed to the board members
for review.
SPDES: N
New Business- Unapproved Development:
SP 67-2023 MARC GARVEY, 257 Dix Avenue 7:59-8:11
Ward 2. Applicant proposes construction of a 7,200 sq ft building for auto detailing and body work. The
building will be 16 ft +/- in height and have 4 bay doors. The existing 21,425 sq ft sales and service building to
remain unchanged. The new building site work includes increasing parking, new travel lane area, connection of
sewer and water services, landscaping, lighting for new building, and stormwater modification. The project
also includes a site plan modification for the parking area, additional hard surfacing and shed. Pursuant to
chapter 179-3-040, site plan for new construction of an auto detailing and body work building is subject to
Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved with condition to address Labella engineering comments inregards to stormwater
for the site- approval was for the new building and as built conditions for alteration to parking area, additional
hard surfacing and shed. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: N
Other Business 8:12
At the beginning of the meeting Steve announced the general election results and noted both Michael Dixon and
Nathan Etu would be resigning from the Planning Board to take on their new duties as elected officials.
Introduced Heath Brown as Code Compliance Officer.
Adjourn: 8:13