I did not hear that this officially went into a recess but there certainly has not been any action for a bit. Quite a few side discussions underway.
Stay tuned for the continuation when it happens!
Franklin, MA
Monday, March 22, 2010
Live reporting - 248 East Central/Big Y
opening special permit and continuing hearing for 248 East Central/Big Y
Halligan has recused himself
special permit req'd for shopping in excess of 25,000 SQ FT.
met with Conservation Commission twice and continued to March 25th
filed with Design Review committee, scheduled for April 13th
5.7 Acre site across the street from the Municipal Bldg, C2 commercial zoning
proposal meets all zoning requirements of the C2 zoning
looking to construct a 57,000 sq ft bldg, 233 vehicle parking for operations (originally 234)
right in only entrance proposed for east bound traffic
determination of space utilized to calculate the parking required
1 per 200 sq ft = 213 total
1 for office
13 for warehouse
reworking the plan to resubmit with the 'final' numbers on the calculations for parking
Conservation Commission discussion lead to some revisions on the natural area/retention basin to meet needs/requirements (combination of detention/retention basin)
East Central St is under State jurisdiction, needs state permit, met with them recently.
Looking into The Mann Plaza and the King St intersection, and to include the Chestnut Ridge property (although not submitted at this time)
state work looked into justification of need for signal, signal is needed, would be synchronized with the Mann Plaza intersection
would widen RT 140 both ways, would allow cars turning into McDonald's to still proceed
planning shows this moving from D/C range to a C level of service, an improvement in level of services
Issues being raised by Town Engineer
traffic turn in, right turn only out
entrance/exit from Municipal Lot would be widen to meet the intersection
synchronzing with Mann Pl
need to study left turn from Chestnut St, has that been done
can not recharge from a metal roof into C2, therefore building can't be a metal roof
might need a study funded to see impact of Well #7 which is in the back part of the lot
need to know where the high ground water level is, then design a treatment system for that level
what impact does this have on the design
the new DEP storm water treatment puts this in a critical area
water needs to get into the ground, the water going into the ground needs to be treated
needs more study and more thought
need a hydrogeologist to perform the study
Applicant looking to clarify that the ZBA ruling of 1996 is in fact the determining
if we don't need to back to the ZBA we won't, yes we will work to provide the hyrdogeologist
DEP, redevelopment and Town requirements are intersecting in this area and we are working through these items.
should be around 286 parking spaces and they have not reached that level
Communities are moving away from 5 parking spots per thousand to 4, we will look at that the specific operation at the other areas and see how that applies here.
With a signal at the Town Hall, there will be gaps in the traffic.
Jordan Road is a growing traffic problem and we need to do something with alleviating the problem
There is an air quality consultant on board an it will be part of the traffic analysis.
estimated to be 2800 vehicles per day to the operation, some of the traffic is already here shopping elsewhere along the road, some will be coming
The company has done a market analysis to determine if there can be another market.
We can't address any other proposal as it has not been filed yet.
Concerned about the amount of traffic that this and the other might bring.
Folks on the street fear for their safety getting in getting mail from their mailbox.
There will be something to bring traffic to RT 140
There needs to be progress, we can't remain dormant
It is only a matter of time before you get bigger roads.
Reiterating all the frustration that has been said earlier
When is the study going to be public to us for review?
If this happens, the value of our homes plummets?
The traffic analysis has been filed with the Town, it is a public record
I was in favor of this at the last meeting, but if I heard correctly, I may have spoken too earlier.
I am opposed to this if there is the chance of another supermarket
If you are going to put in another grocery store, put in a Trader Joe's
let's get more local diversity in the town
Has Franklin ever done a master plan? Yes, it has been done.
I am going for this, the shopping here has gotten so expensive I go elsewhere to get savings.
I am looking for the increase in jobs, that is a good thing.
What does this end up doing to traffic and to quality of life?
Big Y is a volume business, that is how they make their money
issues with emergency vehicles, Jordan Road is dangerous today,
it will get worse, do we need to get someone killed
Jordan Road is a scenic road, there are a lot of pre-exisitng problems with the road today
If there is such traffic backed up on a Friday or Saturday afternoon, how will a fire truck get through when the traffic is already at a standstill?
Is there another option to a grocery store? Can we explore other options?
Consider making it easier to go down Chestnut?
I'd love to know what we can do to address Jordan Road?
Officer Spillane - would be the proper person for traffic safety
We are here to see that you are representing the people and not the interests of the business
Anything that promotes a safer community is what we're looking for
To be continued May 3rd. 7:30 PM
We don't pick and choose what businesses come here. It does create tax revenue. It does create jobs.
It has been empty for sometime.
Franklin, MA
Halligan has recused himself
special permit req'd for shopping in excess of 25,000 SQ FT.
met with Conservation Commission twice and continued to March 25th
filed with Design Review committee, scheduled for April 13th
5.7 Acre site across the street from the Municipal Bldg, C2 commercial zoning
proposal meets all zoning requirements of the C2 zoning
looking to construct a 57,000 sq ft bldg, 233 vehicle parking for operations (originally 234)
right in only entrance proposed for east bound traffic
determination of space utilized to calculate the parking required
1 per 200 sq ft = 213 total
1 for office
13 for warehouse
reworking the plan to resubmit with the 'final' numbers on the calculations for parking
Conservation Commission discussion lead to some revisions on the natural area/retention basin to meet needs/requirements (combination of detention/retention basin)
East Central St is under State jurisdiction, needs state permit, met with them recently.
Looking into The Mann Plaza and the King St intersection, and to include the Chestnut Ridge property (although not submitted at this time)
state work looked into justification of need for signal, signal is needed, would be synchronized with the Mann Plaza intersection
would widen RT 140 both ways, would allow cars turning into McDonald's to still proceed
planning shows this moving from D/C range to a C level of service, an improvement in level of services
Issues being raised by Town Engineer
traffic turn in, right turn only out
entrance/exit from Municipal Lot would be widen to meet the intersection
synchronzing with Mann Pl
need to study left turn from Chestnut St, has that been done
can not recharge from a metal roof into C2, therefore building can't be a metal roof
might need a study funded to see impact of Well #7 which is in the back part of the lot
need to know where the high ground water level is, then design a treatment system for that level
what impact does this have on the design
the new DEP storm water treatment puts this in a critical area
water needs to get into the ground, the water going into the ground needs to be treated
needs more study and more thought
need a hydrogeologist to perform the study
Applicant looking to clarify that the ZBA ruling of 1996 is in fact the determining
if we don't need to back to the ZBA we won't, yes we will work to provide the hyrdogeologist
DEP, redevelopment and Town requirements are intersecting in this area and we are working through these items.
should be around 286 parking spaces and they have not reached that level
Communities are moving away from 5 parking spots per thousand to 4, we will look at that the specific operation at the other areas and see how that applies here.
With a signal at the Town Hall, there will be gaps in the traffic.
Jordan Road is a growing traffic problem and we need to do something with alleviating the problem
There is an air quality consultant on board an it will be part of the traffic analysis.
estimated to be 2800 vehicles per day to the operation, some of the traffic is already here shopping elsewhere along the road, some will be coming
The company has done a market analysis to determine if there can be another market.
We can't address any other proposal as it has not been filed yet.
Concerned about the amount of traffic that this and the other might bring.
Folks on the street fear for their safety getting in getting mail from their mailbox.
There will be something to bring traffic to RT 140
There needs to be progress, we can't remain dormant
It is only a matter of time before you get bigger roads.
Reiterating all the frustration that has been said earlier
When is the study going to be public to us for review?
If this happens, the value of our homes plummets?
The traffic analysis has been filed with the Town, it is a public record
I was in favor of this at the last meeting, but if I heard correctly, I may have spoken too earlier.
I am opposed to this if there is the chance of another supermarket
If you are going to put in another grocery store, put in a Trader Joe's
let's get more local diversity in the town
Has Franklin ever done a master plan? Yes, it has been done.
I am going for this, the shopping here has gotten so expensive I go elsewhere to get savings.
I am looking for the increase in jobs, that is a good thing.
What does this end up doing to traffic and to quality of life?
Big Y is a volume business, that is how they make their money
issues with emergency vehicles, Jordan Road is dangerous today,
it will get worse, do we need to get someone killed
Jordan Road is a scenic road, there are a lot of pre-exisitng problems with the road today
If there is such traffic backed up on a Friday or Saturday afternoon, how will a fire truck get through when the traffic is already at a standstill?
Is there another option to a grocery store? Can we explore other options?
Consider making it easier to go down Chestnut?
I'd love to know what we can do to address Jordan Road?
Officer Spillane - would be the proper person for traffic safety
We are here to see that you are representing the people and not the interests of the business
Anything that promotes a safer community is what we're looking for
To be continued May 3rd. 7:30 PM
We don't pick and choose what businesses come here. It does create tax revenue. It does create jobs.
It has been empty for sometime.
Franklin, MA
Live reporting - hearing: 691 East Central - Van Roon Chiropractic
Opening hearing - Van Roon Chiropractic looking to expand their business by converting a single family home into an office space, expanding the land to accommodate parking, etc. The house is facing on East Central, the driveway comes in from Jordan Road.
Design Review suggested landscaping and sign changes
This will need to go to the Zoning Board as the current plan requirements should not exceed 15% impervious and while they are reducing it from 19.6 to 18.4, it still exceeds 15%.
Town Engineer would rather have the paving removed and have a smaller walk way put into place to reduce the impervious way. The septic system is inadequate and should be addressed. Letters to ZBA and Board of Health will raise these issues.
Hearing on Special Permit for Big Y, and continued hearing on Site Plan for Big Y were announced to be open after the Van Roon hearing completes
Hours of operation - 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Discussion on where the water drains to, trying to reduce the drain to Jordan Road. Other spots on the property drain into the grass and that is okay.
Resident on Jordan Road across from the property. The property looks green from her yard today and would change to that of cars in the parking lot. The lighting for night should stay within the Chiropractic property
Jordan Road is a scenic road and having a business entrance on a scenic road goes against what the road designation is for.
Traffic is already dangerous and screened on Jordan at RT 140, good idea to move the entrance to RT 140 where there is more visibility.
Mass Highway would likely object to a curb cut on RT 140 with the existing curb cut on the side street already available.
Continued to 7:15 PM on May 3rd
5 minute recess
Franklin, MA
Design Review suggested landscaping and sign changes
This will need to go to the Zoning Board as the current plan requirements should not exceed 15% impervious and while they are reducing it from 19.6 to 18.4, it still exceeds 15%.
Town Engineer would rather have the paving removed and have a smaller walk way put into place to reduce the impervious way. The septic system is inadequate and should be addressed. Letters to ZBA and Board of Health will raise these issues.
Hearing on Special Permit for Big Y, and continued hearing on Site Plan for Big Y were announced to be open after the Van Roon hearing completes
Hours of operation - 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Discussion on where the water drains to, trying to reduce the drain to Jordan Road. Other spots on the property drain into the grass and that is okay.
Resident on Jordan Road across from the property. The property looks green from her yard today and would change to that of cars in the parking lot. The lighting for night should stay within the Chiropractic property
Jordan Road is a scenic road and having a business entrance on a scenic road goes against what the road designation is for.
Traffic is already dangerous and screened on Jordan at RT 140, good idea to move the entrance to RT 140 where there is more visibility.
Mass Highway would likely object to a curb cut on RT 140 with the existing curb cut on the side street already available.
Continued to 7:15 PM on May 3rd
5 minute recess
Franklin, MA
Live reporting - Planning Board
Present: John Carroll, Mark Denommee, Ronald Calabrese, Tony Padula, Joseph Halligan,
Bill Yadsernia, Beth Dahlstrom, Brian Taberner
Request for Uncas Ave Extension, notion to approve extension for one year to April 5, 2010. passed unanimously
Approval of Planning Board meeting minutes, Feb 8, 2010, motion to approve, passed unaniously
recessed until 7:15 for hearing on 691 East Central, Van Ron Chiropractic
Franklin, MA
Bill Yadsernia, Beth Dahlstrom, Brian Taberner
Request for Uncas Ave Extension, notion to approve extension for one year to April 5, 2010. passed unanimously
Approval of Planning Board meeting minutes, Feb 8, 2010, motion to approve, passed unaniously
recessed until 7:15 for hearing on 691 East Central, Van Ron Chiropractic
Franklin, MA
Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - agenda, 3/23/10
Town of Franklin
Finance Committee Agenda
Tuesday March 23, 2010
7:00 PM
Municipal Building Third Floor Training Room
Finance Committee Agenda
Tuesday March 23, 2010
7:00 PM
Municipal Building Third Floor Training Room
Balances as of January 2010
Gen Stab 4,611,121
PW Stab 129,430
Debt Stab 379,144
Traffic Stab 21,391
Overlay Surplus 40,000
Free Cash 2,173,842
Call to Order
Citizens Comments
Approval of Minutes
Action Items:
Appropriation:
Assessors - Triennial Property Revaluation - $19,200, Source of Funds: Overlay Surplus
Personal Property Revaluation - $12,000, Source of Funds: Overlay Surplus
Facilities – Parmenter School Solar panels - $10,000 Source of Funds: Free Cash
Capital Improvement Plan - $2,119,000
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
Franklin, MA
"There is something wrong with it"
Do this now.
You can take 3 minutes.
More rewarding that radio
or that Facebook update in your email
Sir Ken Robinson in a short three minute video:
Attending the Finance Committee meeting doesn't mean I don't believe that the School Committee meeting isn't important.
The School Committee meeting is important.
Multiple worthy recognitions will be awarded.
Good things will occur that will reward the effort and time put into them.
I'll "follow the money" in this case to see what will happen in the Finance Committee meeting.
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view this video clip.
Franklin, MA
You can take 3 minutes.
More rewarding that radio
or that Facebook update in your email
Sir Ken Robinson in a short three minute video:
Attending the Finance Committee meeting doesn't mean I don't believe that the School Committee meeting isn't important.
The School Committee meeting is important.
Multiple worthy recognitions will be awarded.
Good things will occur that will reward the effort and time put into them.
I'll "follow the money" in this case to see what will happen in the Finance Committee meeting.
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view this video clip.
Franklin, MA
Busy Tuesday
There are three meetings scheduled for the same time (7:00 PM) in different rooms at the Municipal Bldg Tuesday evening.
The School Committee meeting is in the Council Chambers at 7:00 PM. This will be broadcast via cable and the internet. The agenda is available on the Schools page and here on Franklin Matters.
The Design Review Committee is also scheduled to meet at Room 205 next to the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor. This group is part of the review process for the Big Y application. The Town website provides a schedule of their meetings and when applications are due but no agenda.
The Finance Committee is also scheduled to meet in the Training Room on the 3rd floor. No agenda is currently available on the Town website to confirm what will be discussed.
Given the likelihood of the FY 2011 budget being art of the Finance Committee meeting, I'll attend that one and attempt to broadcast it via the internet. Assuming I am successful, you can return here on Tuesday night and find a link to view the broadcast. The broadcast should also be available after the meeting for review on demand.
Updated 3/22/10 - 7:35 AM
I just received a copy of the Finance Committee agenda. The Capital Budget will be the major item for Tuesday's agenda.
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/03/franklin-ma-finance-committee-agenda.html
Franklin, MA
The School Committee meeting is in the Council Chambers at 7:00 PM. This will be broadcast via cable and the internet. The agenda is available on the Schools page and here on Franklin Matters.
The Design Review Committee is also scheduled to meet at Room 205 next to the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor. This group is part of the review process for the Big Y application. The Town website provides a schedule of their meetings and when applications are due but no agenda.
The Finance Committee is also scheduled to meet in the Training Room on the 3rd floor. No agenda is currently available on the Town website to confirm what will be discussed.
Given the likelihood of the FY 2011 budget being art of the Finance Committee meeting, I'll attend that one and attempt to broadcast it via the internet. Assuming I am successful, you can return here on Tuesday night and find a link to view the broadcast. The broadcast should also be available after the meeting for review on demand.
Updated 3/22/10 - 7:35 AM
I just received a copy of the Finance Committee agenda. The Capital Budget will be the major item for Tuesday's agenda.
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/03/franklin-ma-finance-committee-agenda.html
Franklin, MA
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