Planning Board Minutes
Meeting of June 15, 2020
Meeting called to order at 19:04
Due to ongoing Coronavirus-related closure, the Board met via phone.
Present (Board): James Deming, Shawn Shaw, Steve Strinie
Present (Public):
- Ryan Michonski, 206 Vining Hill Rd., Southwick, MA
- Mark Sarafin, Sarafin Builders
The Board reviewed a Form A application from Ryan Michonski regarding the necessary forms to facilitate subdividing a lot at 307 Jeff Miller Road to create a new 5.43 acre lot. The Board found that approval is not required and the Chairman will drop the signed forms off at the applicant’s address when he is in town tomorrow.
The Board reviewed an application for Charlene Kennedy at 45 Ona Road, presented by Mark Sarafin of Sarfin Builders, to add a new garage. The new garage is on two adjacent lots, both owned by the applicant, and both lots are deeded to the applicant. The Board approved the application, pending confirmation by the Chair of deed status.
The Board reviewed an application by Josh Ilnicky for a new deck at 101 Owl’s Nest Lane. The application indicates setbacks and the Board confirmed that these meet relevant requirements. The applicant did not submit a site plan but the Board discussed and the Chair will communicate with the applicant to obtain a missing site plan.
The Board discussed that the Town of Blandford is holding a hearing on June 17th, 2020. The meeting will include discussion of town PV plant bylaws. Meeting to be held at Blandford Town hall at 7pm.
The Board discussed the status of the Magni General Store. The Chair will be providing a copy of the original application to the Town Clerk for review. The appeal raised by Board of Health has been addressed by the applicant and there are no further appeals from the relevant town authorities. The project will now proceed with the Building Department.
The Board discussed the request by CVE Energy to enter into the pollinator program for the Sunrise on Clubhouse solar PV project. The Board unanimously approved and the Chair will provide a written statement.
Meeting adjourned 19:30.