05-06-2020 MINUTES

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TOWN OF CANTON 
PLANNING BOARD MEETING 
WEDNESDAY, MAY 69 2020 
Virtual "Zoom" Meeting 
Present: Thomas C. Stilly, Chairman 
Rober k Panico, Vice Chairman 
Patricia McDermott, Clerk 
David McCarthy, Member 
Kathy Gibbs McCormack, Member 
Also Present: Thomas Houston, Professional Services Coar porationi 
Laura Smead, Town Planner 
Chairman Scully called to order the Planning Board "Zoom" meeting of May 6, 
202o at 7:00 pan. 
A motion was made by Chairman Scully and seconded by Ms. McDermott to open the public 
meeting. Motion Approved 5-0. A roll call was taken of each member, Mr. Panico, Ms. 
McDermott, Ms. McCormack, and Chairman Scully, all present. 
A motion was made by Chairman Scully and seconded by Ms. McDermott to open Item #1. 
Motion Approved 5-0. 
First Item on the Agenda (1) 3.7 DOWNS AVENUE 120 UPHAM STREET 
Approval Not Required (ANR) (Thomas A. Perna Rev. Trust/ Ryan & Tara 
Fenner) (Eric Dias, Strongpoint Engineering; Richard Staiti, Attorney) 
Attorney Staiti is representing the Applicants Mr. and Mrs. Fenner and requesting ANR 
Approval for the parcel that was 25 Downs Avenue. This property has been in the family for 
years and the property was subdivided. The Town changed the address from Downs Avenue 
to Upham Street. Attorney Staiti went to the 911 committee to change the name back to 
Downs Avenue from Upham Street. This subdivision has existed since 1907, and the house 
was built in 1938, which predates zoning. New houses were built at the end of the street in 
the 9o's. Further, he has found evidence of snow plowing; rubbish collection; and access 
which are grounds for acceptance. A portion of this road has been accepted by the Town but 
this area of the street has not been accepted and listed as a private way. 
Chairman Scully explained that if the residences of the street wish to have their portion of 
the road accepted by the Town, they would have to go through the process to have this 
approved at Town Meeting for future repairs and upkeep.