Planning Board Meeting: March 5, 2025
7:30 pm Annex (large) and Virtual
6 Town Hall Dr, Princeton 01541
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Requested by John Mirick, Planning Board Chair
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“The listings of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours before said meeting, which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”
Topics for Discussion
Review and act on ANR Plan for Old Colony Road
Review and act on any ANR plans
Review and sign Special Permit (Boarder) for 64 Goodnow Road
Informal Discussion on ADU at 9 Ball Hill Road
Informal Discussion on educational use at 26 Old Brooks Station Road
Discuss revised fee schedule, instructions of application for ADU site plan review
Preparation for public hearing on March 19, 2025
Discuss Letter to Residents on proposed zoning amendments
Public Comment: residents may informally address and query Planning Board on zoning issues for possible future applications or action
Review and approve Minutes for February 19, 2025 meeting
Upcoming Meetings: See Town website calendar for updates/potential changes
Attendance
- Board Members present in-person: John Mirick, Corey Burnham-Howard, Ian Catlow, Ann Neuburg, and alternate member Scott Peoples
- Board Members present, remote: Larry DeBlois
- Board Members absent: none
- Other Participation, in person: Gary Griffin, Cynthia Hanson
- Other Participation, remote: none
Review and Endorse ANR Plan for Old Colony Road
The Board reviewed a plan presented by Gary Griffin for Sholan Homes and Paul Kuokkanen to swap approximately 495 square feet of land in Lot 4A for an equal amount of area in lot 5A. The total areas of the two lots remain the same. No new lots are created. There are no setback or wetlands issues, The Board determined that the resulting slightly reconfigured lots had adequate frontage and area and gave the plan an ANR endorsement.
MOTION to give ANR Endorsement
Motion: Ann Neuburg; second: Ian Catlow
Vote: Unanimous.
Informal Discussion of Site Plan for ADU for 9 Ball Hill Road
Cynthia Hanson discussed informally a possible Accessory Dwelling Unit for her property at 9 Ball Hill Road. She has a nineteenth century house and a barn. The septic system is designed for 4 bedrooms. She is considering an ADU as an addition to the barn. The Board reviewed with her the provisions of the new by-law and explained that although the Board is accepting and acting upon applications pursuant to the provisions of the new by-law, the Attorney General’s Office has not yet completed the review of the new by-law. She does not expect to have plans until this summer, by which time the Attorney General’s Office should have completed the review process. The Board encouraged her to meet again informally before actually preparing plans.
Review and Approval of Special Permit (Boarders) and Site Plan for 64 Goodnow Road
The Board reviewed the draft decision for a home occupation special permit to take in boarders at 64 Goodnow Road and site plan review.
MOTION to approve the Special Permit and Site Plan Review
Motion: Ann Neuburg; second: Corey Burnham-Howard
Vote: Unanimous.
Informal Discussion of Possible Educational Use at 26 Old Brooks Station Road
John reported on communications with a potentially interested party. No one appeared. This item was passed over.
Approval of revised fee schedule
The Board reviewed the draft revised fee schedule. John reported that Town Counsel had advised that the Board could set fees and did not need Selectboard approval.
MOTION to approve the revised fee schedule.
Motion: Ian Catlow; second: Ann Neuburg
Vote: Unanimous.
Approval of Instructions for ADU Applications
The Board reviewed the draft revised instructions for applying for site plan approval for ADUs. The instructions will assist applicants and remove the inapplicable provisions in the very detailed conditions in Section XII of the Zoning By-Laws
MOTION to approve the instructions.
Motion: Corey Burnham-Howard; second: Ann Neuburg
Vote: Unanimous.
Preparation for Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendments
The public hearing will be at the Senior Center on March 19, 2025, starting at 7:30. The Board reviewed and approved the “Letter to Residents” outlining the proposed amendments and inviting residents to the public hearing. The notice for the public hearing has been posted and is being published. John and Corey are working on a presentation, including power point slides and FAQ sheets. There may be time for the Board to deliberate after the public hearing has concluded. The Board can also deliberate at the April 2 meeting. Draft warrant articles are due on April 7.
Review and Approve Minutes for meeting on February 19, 2025
MOTION to approve minutes.
Motion: Larry DeBlois; second: Corey Burnham-Howard
Vote: unanimous
Next Meeting
March 19, 2025 – public hearing at 7:30 PM
Meeting adjourned
8:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted
John Mirick
Documents Reviewed
- ANR plan for land on Old Colony Road
- Draft Decision for special permit and site plan approval for home occupation (boarders) at 64 Goodnow Road
- Draft Revised Fee Schedule
- Draft Instructions for ADU Site Plan Applications
- Draft Letter to Residents on Proposed Zoning Amendments
- Decision for special permit and site plan approval for home occupation (short-term rentals) at 16 Merriam Road
- Draft Minutes for 2/19/25 meeting