Debriefing Notes for 11/28/2023PLANNING BOARD DEBRIEFING NOTES
November 28, 2023
Members Present- Traver, Deeb, Magowan, Etu, Longacker, Stark, Stefanzik
Members Absent- Dixon, Alternate Members Absent- McDevitt
Administrative Items:
Planning Board vote for 2024 Meeting Dates
Old Business:
SP 71-2023, TRACEY HOLDINGS LLC, 280 Corinth Road 7:01-7:10
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 December 19th 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
SP 68-2023 NORTHSTAR DONUT GROUP, 713 Glen Street 7:11-7:15
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.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approve 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: N
SP 72-2023 DAVID R. WHITE, 5 Wild Turkey Lane 7:16-7:18
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.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approve 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: N
SP 73-2023 & FWW 13-2023 LAUREN & CHRISTIAN FREYER, Pulver Road 7:19
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.
Status: Application tabled to the second meeting in January pending ZBA. Tabled 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit revised information by December 15th.
SPDES: N
SP 74-2023 CHARLES & ETHEL WEEKS, 70 Pickle Hill Road 7:20-7:21
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, 1,371 sq ft extended
porch, and 912 sq ft garage all 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.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approve 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: N
New Business- Unapproved Development:
SP 76-2023 & FWW 15-2023 JAMIE ABBEY, 355 Big Boom Road 7:22-7:30
Ward 4. Applicant requests construction approval of a recreational path of 800 sq ft from home site to
shoreline. The path is 5 ft wide and includes a bridge crossing. Additionally, there is a section of the path that is
within what is noted as an archeologically sensitive area. The applicant intends to construct a home as described
in the previously approved subdivision. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 and Chapter 94, site plan for installation
of a recreational path and work within 100 ft of a designated wetland shall be subject to Planning Board review
and approval.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approve 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: N
New Business:
SP 77-2023 THE LUXURY BOX, 1042 State Route 9 7:31-8:01
Ward 1. Applicant proposes to remove an existing 554 sq ft building (#7) to install a 2,204 sq ft building for
gaming golf simulators. Buildings 1, 2 3 and 4 will be altered by adding 300 additional sq ft and moved
together. The front building will have a new covered, peaked entry. An additional food service tenant will be
added in the area of the new covered entry. The project includes paving the existing gravel lot and creating
additional parking to total 38 spaces. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for additional building alterations
and addition to buildings, and increasing the parking area shall be subject to Planning Board review and
approval.
Status: Application approved condition Hours of operation shall be limited to 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Approve 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit plans for engineering review then final plans for Zoning Administrator
signature.
SPDES: N
SP 75-2023 & FWW 14-2023 JONATHAN & KAELYN BRENNAN, 80 Fuller Road 8:02-8:11
Ward 4. Applicant proposes to construct a new home with a 3,290 sq ft footprint and 649 sq ft of deck areas.
Project work includes disturbance of 41,000 sq ft plus a previously cleared area of 20,000 sq ft. The project will
occur within 50 ft of 15% slopes and near wetland areas. Site work includes stormwater management, septic
and site clearing for the home. Pursuant to Chapter 179-6-060 and Chapter 94, site plan for project work within
50 ft of 15% slopes shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approve 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit plans for engineering review then final plans for Zoning Administrator
signature.
SPDES: N
Other Business 8:12-8:14
Slate of Officers announced- Chair – Steve Traver, Vice Chair David Deeb, Secretary Fritz Stefanzik
Adjourn: 8:12