Town of Sharon Planning Board

Meeting Minutes of 5/23/12

Approved on 6/6/12

Sharon Community Center

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Planning Board Attendees

Eli Hauser, Vice Chair

Anne Bingham

Rob Maidman

Pat Pannone, Clerk 

David Milowe - absent

Peter O’Cain, Town Engineer - absent

 

Attendees

Alice Cheyer

Jack O’Leary, Tedeschi Engineer

Dave Coonan

 

 

Chair Report

Mr. Hauser read the Chair’s Report and associated correspondence. Ms. Bingham commented about the recent press regarding the proposed school on Lakeview Street. She suggested that no trees be cut down until the Selectmen resolve the proposed traffic issue sand determine that the school will indeed be opening.

 

Minutes

Ms. Bingham moved to accept the 5/9/12 minutes as submitted. Mr. Pannone seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of approval.

 

Next Meeting Dates

The Board determined the next meeting dates to be: 6/6, 6/20, 7/11 and 8/1.

 

Bella Bond

Ms. Bingham moved to appoint Peter O’Cain as Agent of the Board to sign/approve the Bella Bond as he deems appropriate. Mr. Pannone seconded the motion and the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of approval.

 

Tedeschi’s Decision

Ms. Bingham said she is uncomfortable voting on the Tedeschi plans as Mr. O’Cain has not yet provided the Board with his review/breakdown of his opinions of the issues. She said there is a new board member who did not hear all of the information and one board member is absent.

 

Mr. Hauser suggested we nibble away at the information and see where that leads.

 

The discussion began with the elevation. Mr. Pannone said he has seen a vast improvement and feels Tedeschi’s listened to the Board. He has no issues with the elevation.

 

Ms. Bingham confirmed that the building becomes taller because the roof is peaked.  Ms. Bingham expressed that she is concerned that delivery trucks will be backing up to the store.

 

Mr. Coonan of Tedeschi’s said that the deliveries are made with a two wheeler hand truck so that the door size and location is okay. 

 

The sidewalk will be reconstructed to meet ADA standards.

 

Mr. O’Leary, The Tedeschi engineer, said the ZBA will not approve the plan until the Planning Board does.

 

Mr. Hauser said that with regards to the elevation plan he has no issues. He thinks the interior will look superior and there are no outstanding issues on the building plan.

 

The landscaping plan was reviewed. Mr. O’Leary explained that a fence was added to the retaining wall as per the landscape architect’s thoughts for aesthetics. This will keep the litter within the site.

 

Ms. Bingham suggested that a picnic bench be added for kids to eat their snacks. She also suggested that a no parking designation be made at the employee parking spot. This however would need to be approved by the ZBA.

 

Mr. Pannone said he is okay with the landscaping.

 

Mr. Hauser read Ms. Prices email regarding her opinion on the number of signs.

 

Mr. O’Leary said they will install all new light posts rather than painting the existing poles. There will be four new poles in total.

 

Mr. Hauser said he wants to see Mr. O’Cain’s sign review before discussing it.

 

Mr. Pannone said he likes the four street lights. He advised them to go with the highlighted shade. Mr. Hauser, Mr. Maidman and Ms. Bingham also like the street lights.

 

The wall sconces were discussed as well to illuminate the sign above the entrance. There will be one light above the employee door and one above the bike rack. It was also determined that there will be canopy lights as the applicant expressed that illumination is needed for customers while dispensing the gas.

 

Mr. Hauser asked what lights stay on at closing. Mr. Coonan responded that there are night lights on the building. The canopy and signs are turned off. Mr. Hauser asked that they specify the hours the lighting will be on and off.

 

At the next meeting the board wants to discuss the signs and the pylon. They want Mr. O’Cain to have a chance to review.

 

Mr. Hauser said Tedeschi’s came up with creative solutions. He would like to see a more toned downed solution to the bright LED sign in the pylon for the prices, and would appreciate if they could look into that to see if there are alternatives.

Mr. Pannone said he thinks the lighting plan is okay. He wants to see the relationships to the signs and wants to hear Mr. O’Cain’s ideas as well. He wants a condition to state when the building closes.

 

Mr. Hauser left at 8:45 PM.

 

Mr. Pannone said that he does not like the light fixture choice on the canopy, which sits above the Tedeschi sign. He is concerned with the number of signs.

 

Adjournment

Ms. Bingham moved to adjourn at 9:00 PM. Mr. Maidman seconded the motion. The Board voted 3-0-0 to adjourn.

 

Attachments

1. Ms. Price email re: signs.