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`I OVv\' \l O F CANTON PLANNING BOARD MEETING WEDhI I� SDAY9 D ECTEMBER a69 2 (Dit5 A LAH MEETING ROOM TOWI\\J HALL MINUTES Present- Christopher J. Connolly, Chairman Michael Mitcheroney, Clerk George Jenkins Jeremy Comeau Also present: Timothy Richard, Town Planner Tom Houston, Professional Services Corporation Chairman Christopher J. Connolly called to order the Planning Board meeting of December 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. First Item on the Agenda — 15 OLD RANDOLPH STREET (ANR) — The applicant presented the Board with an ANR plan to create one new lot for a total of two lots. The applicant plans to raze the existing house and construct two new dwellings. Both of the proposed lots meet the minimum lot size and frontage requirements. Jeremy Comeau made a motion to approve the ANR plan. George Jenkins seconded the motion. The Board voted (4 -0) to approve the ANR plan. Next Item on the Agenda — 110 ROYALL Street — The applicant is seeking a Special Permit to construct a new hotel on the property located at 14 -16 Royall Lane, with Parcel ID's o69- 001 -00o and o69 - 002 -000. The property is designated with a Hotel Overlay District (HOD), which was approved at Town Meeting 2015 to adopt the overlay on the properties. The overlay allows for the construction of a hotel on the property by Special Permit. Paul Schneiders, attorney, was present to discuss the proposal with the Board. Mr. Schneiders distributed a written petition to the Board to describe and review the project. Howard Neff, Boston Mutual, was also present to discuss the case with the Board. Mr. Neff discussed the tax revenue that would be generated as a result of this hotel and restaurant. He explained that the hotel and restaurant would be high -end and were
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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 21, 2015 Page 2 of 6 expected to generate a good deal of revenue and would be an attractive addition to the Town. Paul Broadmerkle presented the Board with the proposed site plan. He explained that there will be a front yard setback of 70.8' and they are providing additional setback due to the requirement that the applicant increase the required setback by 2' for each 1' of additional building height above 40'. In order to construct the proposed hotel with a height of 48', the applicant is required to have a setback of at least 66' from the front property line. Mr. Broadmerkle said that they are proposing to create a total of 163 parking spaces for the hotel and restaurant. The hotel is required to have 136 spaces and the restaurant is required to have 50 spaces for a total requirement of 186 spaces. The applicant is planning to request a waiver of 27 parking spaces due to the expected nature of the restaurant being primarily used by patrons of the hotel. Mr. Broadmerle explained that if they discover the need for additional parking, they will construct the additional spaces on a portion of the lot being preserved as open space. Harry Wheeler, architect, presented the proposed plan to the Planning Board and discussed the elevations and exterior materials. He views the design as contemporary urban. George Jenkins asked if the mechanicals will be located on the roof. Mr. Wheeler said that they would, but they would be screened so they will not be visible. Jeremy Comeau asked if the applicant was proposing any signage. Paul Schneiders said that the applicant is planning to install signage, but they do not have specific plans at this time because a tenant has not been selected. The applicant requested to continue the meeting until January 20th Jeremy Comeau made a motion to continue the meeting until January 20th Chris Connolly seconded the motion. The Board voted (4 -0) to continue the meeting. Next Item on the Agenda — 296 York Street — Eileen Estates — Dick Staiti, attorney, and Eric Dias, engineer, were present to discuss the proposed 3 -10t subdivision with the Board. Mr. Staiti that they obtained support from Ken Berkowitz, Police Chief and Charlie Doody, Fire Chief. Chief Berkowitz submitted a letter that outlined his request that a sign be installed on York Street to warn drivers of "street merging." Mr. Staiti also discussed a conference call with Professional Services Corporation (PSC) to resolve remaining questions on the subdivision. The applicants and PSC agreed that they will dig a water test pit as soon as construction machines enter the site to begin