05-18-22 Minutes

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TOWN OF CANTON 
PLANNING BOARD 
VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING 
WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022 
Present: Patricia McDermott, Acting Chair 
Joseph Amrhein, Member 
Jim Quigley, Member 
Also Present: Thomas Houston, Professional Services Corporation 
Karen Lawlor, Administrative Assistant 
Acting Chair McDermott called to order the Virtual Zoom Planning Board 
meeting of May 18, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. 
A motion was made by Acting Chair McDermott and seconded by Mr. Quigley to open the 
public meeting of May 18, 2022. Roll call was taken of each member, Mr. Amrhein, Mr, 
Quigley, and Acting Chair McDermott. Motion Approved 3-0. 
A motion was made by Acting Chair McDermott and seconded by Mr. Quigley to open Item 
#i, Cardinal's Corner Subdivision. Roll Call Taken, All in Favor, Motion Approved 3-0. 
First Item on The Agenda (1) CARDINAL'S CORNER SUBDIVISION 
(n s Washington Street) — Discussion of Tree Species (Steve Larkin, Developer) 
Mr. Larkin introduced himself and stated that he would like to change the trees to be 
planted. He spoke Arith the neighbors and they would prefer Poplar trees since they don't 
grow as tall and wide as what is on the list as town required trees. 
Acting Chair McDermott explained that she thinks Poplar's are beautiful, but would prefer 
trees on the accepted tree list. Poplars tend to grow under the street and ruin sidewalks. 
A motion was made by Mr. Amrhein and seconded by Mr. Quigley approved the trees as 
presented to the Board by Mr. Larkin. Roll Call Taken, All in Favor (Amrhein/Quigley), 
Apposed (McDermott) - Motion Denied 2-1. (unanimous voted since only 3 members 
present). 
Mr, Larkin requested to come back to the Board on June 8th, since his attorney was not 
present tonight. 
A motion was made by Acting Chair McDermott and seconded by Mr. Quigley to open Item . 
2, 45 Dan Road. Roll Call Taken, All in Favor, Motion Approved 3-0.