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TOV\\VN OF CAII\\ITOI\\T P ANPUNG BOARD IVIIEETff I\\TG WEIDNESDAY9JANUA RIY 69 Po116 S ki ME ETIII\\JG ROOM TOWN HALL MINUTES I re ,qent. Christopher J. Connolly, Chairman Michael Mitcheroney, Clerk George Jenldns Jeremy Comeau Also present.- Timothy Richard, Town Planner Tom Houston, professional Services Corporation Karen Lawlor, planning Board Administrative Assistant Chairman Christopher J. Connolly called to order the Planning Board meeting of January 6, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. 1 First Item on the Agenda — CANTON WALK BIKE & HIKE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT — Appoint three (3) members to the Canton Walk Bike & Hike Committee. Mr. Comeau explained that he had been contacted by various residents of the Town to create a Bike & Hike Committee. The Board of Selectmen are appointment a few members and the Planning Board is to appoint three (3) members. A motion was made Mr. Comeau and seconded by Mr. Jenkins to appoint Phil Barrows; Dave Biggers; and Tim Richard, Town Planner (until a new Town Planner is hired). Motion Approved 4 -0. Next Item on the Agenda — 869 WASHINGTON STREET — Convert the existing manufacturing Emerson - Cummings Building to a mixed -use structure with residential and commercial space (Paul A. Schneiders, Attorney; Paul Brodmerkle, Site Design, Engineer.
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Planning Bard Minutes of January 6, 2016 Page 2 of 6 Attorney Paul Schneiders introduced himself, Paul Brodmerkle of Site Design and explained that he is looking for a vote from the Board tonight. They have worked with Mr. Houston and he is satisfied with 96% of the plan. There are minimal changes and understand that the water main is a mess from Pequit Street through the building, and they know this is the most important issue. Mr. Houston stated that this is the key issue, and feels that the Applicant should work with the Water Department on this issue. Mr. Houston further recommended that the electric service should be underground and they should relocate the service box. Also, he stated that he prepared a Second Response to Comments dated January 2, 2016 but had not yet received a response from Site Design. He is satisfied with the Engineering and feels the Applicant should contact DPW and work with them and the Public Works Department. Mr. Comeau explained that he still has a problem with the open space but he is happier than he was with the original plan and he is not counting the green roof. He is glad that the Applicant is saving a historic building and much happier with this open space, and would like to make a Motion to Approve this project. Mr. Connolly still had a concern with the Easement Issue. Attorney Suzanne Matthews stated that he is opposed to this project; the Applicant has no legal right to drain on someone else's property and there is not a recorded easement. Further she stated the Applicant has no plans to work this matter out. Mr. Jenkins explained that according to recommendation by Town Counsel the Planning Board has no authority to get into personnel issues and cannot make a Decision on the Easement that has been going on for over 8o years. A motion was made by Mr. Comeau and seconded by Mr. Jenkins to send a favorable recommendation (4 -0) on the a Site Plan for "The Residences at Canton Corner" 869 Washington Street in Canton, Massachusetts dated June 26, 2015 and Revised on October 14; and December 29, 2015; and in accordance with the Review from Professional Services Corporation, PC ( "PSC ") dated January 2, 2106; and with a recommendation from Town Counsel, in a memo dated December 15, 2015, with a condition that the Applicant "must obtain an easement for the two (2) existing corrugated metal pipes (12" and 24" diameters) that extend from the property to the south and which would be used for the main stormwater conveyance from the site."