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TOWN OF CANTON 
PLANNING BOARD 
WEDNESDAY, June 5, 2024 
MINUTES 
Present: Patricia McDermott, Chair 
Kathy McCormack, Clerk 
Jim Quigley, Member 
Sean Robinson, Member 
Also Present: Thomas Houston, Engineering Consultant, PSC 
Chair McDermott called to order the Planning Board Meeting of June 5, 2024 at 
6:oo p.m. 
Ms. McCormack had not arrived when the meeting was called to order, 
A motion was made by Chair McDermott seconded Mr. Quigley to open the public meeting of 
June 5, 2024. All in Favor, Motion Approved 3-0. 
A motion was made Chair McDermott and seconded by Mr. Quigley to open Item #1, 
Discussion of Street Acceptance. All in favor, Motion Approved 3-0. 
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and Zoning— (Greg Pando, Zoning Board of Appeals 
Mr. Pando, Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals thanked the Board for having him here 
tonight. He explained that the street acceptance article for Saddleback and Horseshoe Lane 
was voted down at the Town Meeting 2024. The Applicants will be reapplying and have a copy 
of the 2012 Town of Canton Policy on Street Acceptance and it contains very clear steps for 
obtaining acceptance. Mr, Pando suggested that the Applicants apply through the Planning 
Board and the Town will do a revised report which includes all the Subdivision Rules & 
Regulations, which will be reviewed through the Planning Board; Public Works; and the 
Engineering Department. 
There is a lengthy history to this project which went before the Zoning Board in 2010 as a 
Special Permit under a 4oB, They were granted forty (40) waivers and this was a private 
development. One of the conditions of approval was that the road was to remain private. The 
Decision was appealed on Remand and the Judge denied only one of the waivers and this one 
comment was "Private Road" which was removed. The project was built, sold, and never 
inspected by anyone. Once completed the As -Built was submitted. We need to review this 
project and look at the following: 
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• Proper base course; 
• Appropriate thickness of the road, along with core testing; 
• Camera examination of the sewer; 
• Camera examination of the drainage system; 
• All telephone lines; 
• All Utilities; 
• All street lights; 
• The two (2) existing drainage districts; 
• Internal basin transfer of water; 
• WMRA (water quality) and Canton water going to Randolph sewer. 
We need to get Engineering involved and see what the deficiencies are and get a final cost 
amount to bring this up to the standards of the Town. We can then talk about a betterment. 
We also need to have site line discussion and we understand the HOA is not able to maintain 
the pumping station. 
Mr. Quigley was concerned if the waivers tie our hands in any way. 
Mr. Pando explained that we need to go through all the waivers and be proactive and hopefully 
by the next Town Meeting, we will have had time to investigate this process. The first move is 
for the Residents to move forward and get the process started. 
Ms. McCormack arrived at 6:23 p.m. 
A motion was made Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to open Item #2, 
Hemenway Drive (ANR). All in favor, Motion Approved 4-0. 
Next Item on the Agenda (2) - i4a4 BRUSH HILL ROAD, MILTON, aka 8a 
HEMENWAY DRIVE CANTON - ANR Plan - (Arthur & Susan Murphy; Owners) 
Attorney Marion McKendrick introduced herself as representing the owners, Arthur and 
Susan Murphy, who are in attendance. The owners purchased the property in 2015. There are 
two (2) addresses and they pay taxes in both towns. These lots were created in 1912 with 
access only through Milton. They are hying to create an additional lot in the rear and since 
the properties are located in two (2) towns, they need approval from both towns. This is a 6.5 
acre lot with an existing house, with a restriction that they cannot create more than two (2) 
buildable lots. Milton determined that this has frontage. 
The Board stated that there is no frontage in Canton, which requires vital access, and doesn't 
qualify as an ANR. This could go before Zoning and try to obtain a variance. 
Mr. Houston suggested seeking relief from the Zoning Board and then coming back to the 
Planning Board. 
A motion was made Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to close the hearing. 
All in favor, Motion Approved 4-0, 
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A motion was made Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to open Item #3, Lot 
8 (ANR). All in favor, Motion Approved 4-0, 
Next Item on the Agenda (3) - LOT 8 — REVERE STREET (ANR Plan) - (Bernie 
Plante, Canton Holdings) 
Bernie Plante introduced himself as representative from Canton Holdings, along with Sarah 
Ebaugh from VHB. This is a five (5) acre parcel of land which borders Factory Pond and 
Petroleum Hydrocarbons. This lot will have frontage on Revere Street. They are taking some 
land from Lot 8; adding it to Lot 15; and labeling this lot non -buildable due to the toxic nature 
of the soil. Lot 8D will have 39,685 square feet; and Lot 8 will have 152,209 square feet of 
land, 
A motion was made by Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to Approve this 
ANR for Lot 8 and have Lot 8D marked as non -buildable. All in favor, Motion Approved 4-0. 
A motion was made Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to close this hearing. 
All in favor, Motion Approved 4-0. 
A motion was made Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to open Item #4, 30 
Coppersmith. All in favor, Motion Approved 4-0. 
Next Item on the Agenda (4) - 30 COPPERSMITH Residential Development, Lot 
8C — (Bernie Plante, Canton Holdings) 
Bernie Plante introduced himself as representative from Canton Holdings, along with Sarah 
Ebaugh from VHB. This is the former site of Plymouth Rubber and they have a Development 
Agreement with the Town dated 2015 and amended seven (7) times. They have added two (2) 
dog parks; a wetland buffer; and reduced the developed area under an alternative plan. They 
are proposing Building #5, a 63 unit building, and are looking for a recommendation from the 
Planning Board. This will be a single, multi -family, five (5) story building with a garage under. 
The building will be approximately 120,000 square feet with 115 parking spaces (which 
exceeds the Zoning requirement). The stormwater management will be shared with Lot 9. 
They have received Tom Houston's comments and are still going over this review, and will be 
meeting with the Police and Fire Departments. 
Pat Danford has prepared a Transportation Study and has prepared prior studies. He 
prepared this study in June of last year including 2024 condition which also goes seven (7) 
years into the future, on how much traffic will be generated. The traffic impact is minimal and 
Intersection A has very good site distance and stormwater water. 
Mr. Plante explained that this is a very attractive area to the commuter rail; great site line; 
internal roadways; a great design; and age restricted for 55+. 
Mr. Houston explained that they have read the comments and going through this in fine 
detail; blends nicely into the area; and there is no dramatic impact to this location. There is 
lower runoff post development and he doesn't see any issues. 
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A motion was made Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to continue this 
hearing until June 26, 2024. All in favor, Motion Approved 4-0. 
A motion was made Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to open Item #5, 290 
Pine Street. All in favor, Motion Approved 4-0. 
6,000 sq. ft. garage & a 2,46o sq. ft. concrete pad with Canopy— (Florence Electric & Sunrise 
Erectors, Petitioner; Kaydon Realty LLC, Owners; Brandon G. Li, P.E„ Kelly Engineering Group, Inc; 
Paul Schneiders, Attorney) 
Attorney Schneiders introduced himself, along with Jeff Erickson and Brandon Li, and 
explained that the Owner, Eli Florence is away and could not attend tonight. Mr. Houston 
determined that no review was required for this project. There are no adverse effects for this 
application; all structures are for storage; and this will not affect any snow storage areas. 
A motion was made by Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to send a positive 
recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the construction of a proposed garage 
consisting of 6,000 square feet, along with two (2) canopies consisting of 2,46o square feet 
and 7,150 square feet, on the Petition of Sunrise Erectors, Inc; Florence Electric, LLC; Pine 
Street Trinity, LLC; Kaydon Realty, LLC; and 290 Pine Street Condominium Trust for 
Modification of Site Plan et al., in accordance with the "Site Development Plans for 290 Pine 
Street, Canton, MA, dated 03/19/24, and prepared by Kelly Engineering Group, Inc., o 
Campanelli Drive, Braintree, MA 02184." All in Favor, Motion Approved 4-0. 
A motion was made by Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms, McCormack to close the 
hearing for 290 Pine Street, All in Favor, Motion Approved 4-0. 
A motion was made Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to open Item #6, 
Discussion of Road Acceptance. All in favor, Motion Approved 4-0. 
Next Item on the Agenda (,6) - Discussion of Roadway Acceptance Reduction of Surety 
— StoneWood Drive (Rossano Crugnale, Owner/Developer) 
Rossano Crugnale was present at the meeting representing his father John. He met with 
Engineering and had discussions. There were problems with the camera and until the issues 
are resolved, he will continue this hearing to June 26, 2024 or until the issues are resolved. 
A motion was made by Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to continue this 
hearing. All in Favor, Motion Approved 4-0, 
A motion was made Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms, McCormack to open Item #7, Toll 
Brothers. All in favor, Motion Approved 4-0. 
(Jessica Marsh, Land DE 
Chiavaroli; Sal Lopinto) 
Manager, Toll Brothers; Ted Merchant, Toll 
Clayton 
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Jessica Marsh of Toll Brothers introduced herself and explained they are working on 
outstanding issues including issues with the gate; placing boulders; signage; washout issues; 
and Tucker Road. 
Mr. Houston is working on the reduction amount and in September 2023, had an amount of 
$786,000 and he will modify the agreement and come up with a new amount. 
Sol Lopinto, resident, stated that they have made great strides with the walking trails; they 
have addressed the washed out areas; and looking for a more defined plan for the bridge. 
Ms. Match asked Mr. Lopinto to send her specifications to make a more defined access point 
with gravel. She understands there is still clean-up to be done. There are concerns with the 
signage off of Indian Lane and is still working to identify the trails and working on irrigation. 
A motion was made by Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to continue this 
hearing. All in Favor, Motion Approved 4-0. 
Mr. Quigley recused himself from the meeting and left the room. 
A motion was made Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to open Item #8, 
Bullens Way. All in favor, Motion Approved 4-0. 
Next Item on the Agenda (8) - BULLENS WAY/MARIELLA ESTATES (Jay 
Bullens, Developer) - Discussion of the Planning Board on moving forward. 
Chair McDermott stated that there has been no work completed since May 701 and she has 
talked with Engineering and no permits have been pulled. 
Mr. Houston stated that Town Counsel has to give us the right steps to move forward. We will 
have to notify the developer by Certified Mail and we could modify the Decision to make this a 
public way from a private way. Town Counsel could take this by eminent domain and we need 
to check the HOA. 
Chair McDermott will reach out to Town Counsel and send a letter to the Developer. 
A motion was made by Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to continue this 
hearing to June 26. All in Favor, Motion Approved 3-0. 
Mr. Quigley returned to the meeting. 
A motion was made Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to open Item #9, 
Code of Conduct, All in favor, Motion Approved 4-0. 
Next Item on the Agenda (9) -Discussion & Vote of Select Board's Code of Conduct and 
Social Media Policy 
Chair McDermott stated that it has been brought to her attention that we did not vote on the 
Code of Conduct sent by the Select Board. 
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A motion was made by Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to not vote on the 
Code of Conduct and the Board declines. All in Favor. Motion Approved to decline 4-0 
A motion was made Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to open Item #10, 
Minutes, All in favor, Motion Approved 4-0. 
Next Item on the Agenda Uo) - Review & Approval of April 1Z May I & May 22, 2024 
Minutes 
A motion was made Ms. McCormack and seconded by Mr. Quigley to Approve the Minutes of 
April 17, 2024 as written. All in favor, Motion Approved 4-0. 
A motion was made Ms. McCormack and seconded by Mr. Quigley to Approve the Minutes of 
May 1, 2024, as written. All in favor, Motion Approved 4-0. 
A motion was made Ms. McCormack and seconded by Mr. Quigley to Approve the Minutes of 
May 22, 2024, as written. All in favor, Motion Approved 4-0. 
A motion was made Ms. McCormack and seconded by Mr. Quigley to Approve the Executive 
Session Minutes of April 17, 2024, as written. All in favor, Motion Approved 4-0. 
The Board will Reorganize at the next meeting on June 26, 2024. 
A Motion to Adjourn was made by Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. 
McCormack. Roll Call Taken, All in Favor, Motion Approved 4-0. 
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katliy M Cormack, Clerk 
Canton Tanning Board 
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