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07-12-2023 Minutes
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TOWN OF CANTON PLANNING BOARD WEDNESD^ July 12, 2023 Present: Patricia McDermott, Chair David McCarthy, Vice Chair Kathy McCormack, Clerk Jim Quigley, Member Joseph Amrhein, Member Also Present: Thomas Houston, Professional Services Corporation Karen Lawlor, Administrative Assistant Chair McDermott called to order the Planning Board Meeting of July 12, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. A motion was made by Chair McDermott and seconded Ms. McCormack to open the public meeting of July 12, 2023. All in Favor, Motion Approved 5-0. Chair McDermott welcomed everyone to the Planning Board meeting. A motion was made Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to open Item #1, Introduction of Town Planner. All in favor, Motion Approved 5-0. First Item on the Agenda (t) INTRODUCTION — T.J. Torres, Town Planner T.J. Torres introduced himself and explained that he has been working in Taunton, MA, and is looking fortivard to working as the Town Planner in Canton; working with the Planning Board; and providing technical review and assistance for projects reviewed by the Board. He comes to Canton with ten (io) years of experience and looks forward to exciting opportunities including implementation of the Master Plan; Housing Production Plan; and also working with the Select Board to procure grants and accomplish other special projects to reach Town goals. A motion was made Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to open Item #2, Canton Downtown Draft Report from MAPC. All in favor, Motion Approved 5-0. Next Item on the Agenda (2) DOWNTOWN CANTON DRAFT REPORT (Josh Fiala, MAPC) — (Downtown Canton Zoning & Design Guideline Update (Draft Review) Mr. Fiala explained that he has been working on the final presentation for the Canton Center Downtown Report, while trying to create a strong sense of place. It will be walkable, vibrant with activity, have a broad range of uses, and connect to nearby destinations. This will implement vision; provide detailed recommendations and language for this process; with recommendations for updated zoning, along with updated design guidelines. Planning Board Minutes Jutyl2, 2023 Page I of 5