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05-06-2020 MINUTES
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TOWN OF CANTON PLANNING BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 69 2020 Virtual "Zoom" Meeting Present: Thomas C. Stilly, Chairman Rober k Panico, Vice Chairman Patricia McDermott, Clerk David McCarthy, Member Kathy Gibbs McCormack, Member Also Present: Thomas Houston, Professional Services Coar porationi Laura Smead, Town Planner Chairman Scully called to order the Planning Board "Zoom" meeting of May 6, 202o at 7:00 pan. A motion was made by Chairman Scully and seconded by Ms. McDermott to open the public meeting. Motion Approved 5-0. A roll call was taken of each member, Mr. Panico, Ms. McDermott, Ms. McCormack, and Chairman Scully, all present. A motion was made by Chairman Scully and seconded by Ms. McDermott to open Item #1. Motion Approved 5-0. First Item on the Agenda (1) 3.7 DOWNS AVENUE 120 UPHAM STREET Approval Not Required (ANR) (Thomas A. Perna Rev. Trust/ Ryan & Tara Fenner) (Eric Dias, Strongpoint Engineering; Richard Staiti, Attorney) Attorney Staiti is representing the Applicants Mr. and Mrs. Fenner and requesting ANR Approval for the parcel that was 25 Downs Avenue. This property has been in the family for years and the property was subdivided. The Town changed the address from Downs Avenue to Upham Street. Attorney Staiti went to the 911 committee to change the name back to Downs Avenue from Upham Street. This subdivision has existed since 1907, and the house was built in 1938, which predates zoning. New houses were built at the end of the street in the 9o's. Further, he has found evidence of snow plowing; rubbish collection; and access which are grounds for acceptance. A portion of this road has been accepted by the Town but this area of the street has not been accepted and listed as a private way. Chairman Scully explained that if the residences of the street wish to have their portion of the road accepted by the Town, they would have to go through the process to have this approved at Town Meeting for future repairs and upkeep.
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Planning Board Minutes May 6, 2020 Page 2 of io Ms. McDermott had a concern regarding the Demolition Permit in the submittal regarding 25 Downs not 37 Downs. The Board felt that the house was in disrepair at that time, and it was included with all other documents pertaining to this property. A motion was made by Chairman Scully and seconded by Mr. Panico to Approve the ANR for 37 Downs Avenue /20 Upham Street for Thomas A. Perna Revocable Trust /Ryan & Tara Fenner, Motion Approved 5-0. A roll call was taken of all members: All in favor — Chairman Scully; Mr. Panico; Mr. McCarthy; Ms. McDermott; Ms. McCormack. (Roll Call Taken) Chairman Scully stated that they might take a vote later on in the meeting about approving a single signature on the Plans so the ANR can be filed and this can move forward. A motion was made by Chairman Scully and seconded by Ms. McDermott to open Item #2. Motion Approved 5-0. First Item on the Agenda (2) Soo TURNPIKE STREET (Titanium Group, LLC) — Proposed Gasoline Filling Station with Convenience Store and Drive-Thru (Rt. 1381 Ronen Drory, Owner; Halim Choubah, P.E., Choubah Engineering Group, North Dartmouth, MA; Paul Schneider, Attorney Attorney Schneider introduced himself and Mr. Choubah, the Engineer, and explained that he is representing the Titanium Group. He would like to bring the Planning Board up-to- date and wants to thank the Board for having this meeting tonight. He submitted the Application to the Zoning Board on October 10, 2019 and then came before the Planning Board to explain their proposal. Since that time they have been exchanging information and correspondence between Mr. Choubah and Mr. Houston. They have submitted two (2) letters to the Board, which you have received, one dated April 24, 202o and May 4, 2020. Many of the issues have been addressed and resolved. There are still a few outstanding issues and new plans will be submitted with the modifications. Hopefully all issues will be resolved, and when we come back to the Planning Board in the future. The Applicant owns the office building located at Soo Turnpike Street and they are proposing a gas station in front of the office building, with a convenient station in the building with a drive-thru. The Bank of Canton, a prestigious resident of the Town, is the immediate abutter that shares a piece of land. We have been dealing with Attorney Suzanne Matthews and Rhode Island Attorney, Jeffrey Gladstone on this matter. The Board will receive a fully signed and notarized five (5) page document dealing with issues that have been resolved between both parties. Mr. Houston explained that he had issued a peer review December, 2019; received a response letter on April 24, 2020; and responded with a memorandum on May 4, 2020. 2