11-16-2016 MINUTES

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TOWN OF (CANTON 
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6.'30 P.M. 
PLANNING BOARD WOMMHOP 
MINLT"II'IES 
Present: Jeremy J. Comeau, Chairman 
'Phomas Scully, Nice Chairman 
Michael Mitcheroney, Clerk 
Also Present: Thomas Houston, Professional Services Corporation 
Karen Lawlor, Planning Board Administrative Assistant 
]Laura Smead, Town Planner 
Chairman Jeremy J. Comeau called to order the Planning Board meeting of 
November 16, Pao16, 2o16 at 7:00 P.M. 
First Item on the Agenda - James Kingston, 17 Neponset Street — Discussion whether 
this should be a formal or informal site plan review. 
Laura Smead explained that the Applicant James Kingston is the owner of 17 Neponset Street, 
and looking to add a 600 sq. foot addition to the house. He has concerns about the rising costs 
of going through permitting and site plan review, in particular the third -party engineer review 
process — which he says would cost more than the actual work. If the PSC review was necessary, 
he wouldn't put on an addition but would rather just renovate the interior since it no longer 
made financial sense. Does the Board feel that it is necessary to go through third -party review in 
this case, or if it could be done with a more informal site plan review given the small size, non- 
commercial project (addition on a residential multi -family building). 
The Board discussed the project and it is a renovation of an existing building that is in need of 
updating and repair, and the Conservation Commission will also be reviewing this. 
A motion was made by Mr. Scully and seconded by Mr. Mitcheroney that the Application of 17 
Neponset Street is deemed a minor modification and does not need third -party review by the 
Planning Board. Motion Approved 3-0.