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05-17-2023 Minutes
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TOWN OF CANTON PLANNING BOARD WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 MINUTES Present: Patricia McDermott, Chair David McCarthy, Vice Chair Kathy McCormack, Clerk (Remote Via Phone) Jim Quigley, Member Joseph Amrhein, Member (Remote Via Phone) Also Present: Thomas Houston, Professional Services Corporation Karen Lawlor, Administrative Assistant Chair McDermott called to order the Planning Board Meeting of May 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. McCarthy and seconded Mr. Quigley to open the public meeting of May 17, 2023. Roll Call Taken, All in Favor, Motion Approved 3-0. A motion was made by Mr. McCarthy and seconded Mr. Quigley to allow Ms. McCormack to join the meeting remotely by phone. Roll Call Taken, All in Favor, Motion Approved 3-0. A motion was made by Mr. McCarthy and seconded Mr. Quigley to allow Mr. Amrhein to join the meeting remotely by phone. Roll Call Taken, All in Favor, Motion Approved 4-0. Chair McDermott welcomed everyone to the Planning Board meeting. A motion was made Mr. Quigley and seconded by Mr. McCarthy to open Item #1, Canton Holdings, Inc. proposed parking. Roll Call Taken, All in favor, Motion Approved 5-0. First Item on the Agenda W Next Item on the Agenda (2) CANTON HOLDINGS INC. Proposed Town of Canton Parking Lot) (Plymouth Rubber Site) (Bernie Plante) — (Discussion of Town Parking Lot) Bernie Plante of Canton Holdings introduced himself and explained that they have amended the Development Agreement and propose the creation, design, and construction of a 6o space parking lot. This is the Seventh Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Development Agreement dated December, 2022. He was before the Planning Board two (2) weeks ago, and since then, has met with the Conservation Commission. Due to Conservation concerns they reduced the parking lot, from 67 spaces to 6o. They have finished construction of the sidewalks on the MBTA side, and are awaiting inspection. They will be removing trees and relocating them to improve the buffer and have added additional plantings. Chair McDermott had concerns regarding: variety of plantings; chain link fencing; illumination; and gating of the lot and whether use is for MBTA parking, condo, or private. Mr. McCarthy had property line concerns, including maintenance of the lot and the landscaping. Planning Board Minutes May 17, 2023 Page 1 of 6