Minutes Jan 6, 2003 PB

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TOWN OF CANTON
PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
CANTON HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA
JANUARY 6, 2003

Members present: Robert MacDonald, Chairman, David Merrigan, Vice Chairman, Peter Pineo, Clerk,
Jeremy Comeau and P. Christopher Podgurski.

7:30 P.M.

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ZONING ARTICLE 1
Add to Section 2.15 Limited Industrial District, Section 2. 15.2E

Upon a motion made by Mr. Podgurski and seconded by Mr. Comeau, to waive the reading of the
article, the Board voted in favor to waive the reading.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Merrigan and seconded by Mr. Comeau, to open the Public Hearing, the
Board voted in favor.
Paul Schneiders, Esq. represents Mr. Barros on his proposal. This article would allow the Zoning Board to
apply a recreational use in a Limited Industrial District. Mr. Barros has under agreement, twelve acres of la
on 138, Turnpike St. Mr. Schneiders explained that in order to put in a recreational facility here, he would r
to go to Town Meeting. They propose three indoor soccer fields. The turf will be able to be pulled up, wher
underneath are flooring for basketball courts, tennis courts. The sport could be changed within an hour. A
bubble skate park for kids, biking, roller blading, outside skating area in the winter, which would be lighted,
a few of what he proposes. A golf range, a "gymboree" aspect, also are proposed. The theme is sports. N
Schneiders feels this is a simple zoning article and urges the Board to vote favorably. Mr. Barros would likE
be able to build as soon as possible. Mr. Barros will donate a substantial amount of time to the Town of
Canton residents. This will be in writing if approved. Mr. Schneiders noted that a Special Permit would bE
required from the ZBA. Once the Town makes this an "additional use" through Special Town Meeting, the
every petitioner that has a piece of land in an Limited Industrial has to make their case. This was true of tt
Irish Cultural Center. Dana Barros spoke to the audience, stated that the peak times are Saturdays and
Sunday mornings. He is willing to donate specific amount of hours each of those two mornings. He will be
Preference will be given to Town residents.

Mr. Pineo had questions pertained to the use to the Town. Mr. Barros addressed that. He stated that the
Town would be given first chance at user time of the facility. Mr. Pineo went on to state the use of the word I
"recreational use" and how it could mean a variety of uses, including horse racing or dog racing. Mr. Merrig;
and Mr. MacDonald feel that the use will be up to the Zoning Board in their issuing of a Special Permit in all
instances. Mr. Podgurski reminded everyone that this is just the first tool and this zoning change could go a
place in the Town where there is a Limited Industrial District and have a Special Permit granted. These peo
have a bigger task when they come in for a specific application to build a building. He feels that the article i~
fine the way it is. Mr. Comeau is uncomfortable with the wording. Carl Lavin stated that he too is
uncomfortable with the general terms and feels that the intent is excellent for this article. He would hate to ~
this good use put in jeopardy because there are concerns of individuals who are giving too much authority tc
the Zoning Board.

Mr. Podgurski suggested to strike the words "but not limited to" to the article by Mr. Schneiders.
Jill Hayes of 110 Green Street spoke as representative of the Green St. area. She feels that the words neec
be changed.