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Planning staff reported that some retention/maintenance accounts date back decades, that some retention monies had been dispersed approximately five years ago, and that records are incomplete. Board members and staff said many basins have grown trees and brush on slopes, making routine mowing and sediment removal more difficult; several basins now appear forested and would require heavy equipment and tree removal to restore designed function.

Staff suggested options: identify the responsible party and enforce maintenance, authorize the highway department or another town department to perform cleanup using available bond funds, or consolidate older bond funds into a maintenance account to contract necessary work. The planning-enforcement officer (Mr. Hanks) was described as the official who issues enforcement direction; staff said they would research the list of older developments and the status of bonds.

No formal action was taken; the board directed staff to review records and follow up on which basins remain the responsibility of private owners and which could be maintained by town departments if funds are available or reallocated.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Templeton Planning Board Meeting of May 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board members and staff discussed maintenance shortfalls for detention basins from older site-plan reviews, the challenge of accessing funds and possible transfers to highway or another department for upkeep.","taxTitle","Town of Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts","taxId",51753,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6061029,"Board approves lot-creation plan transferring a small parcel from church to private property on W Road",429,1051000,1480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287611-b5c04b4adba80c4570e69974c9235b05&start=1051&end=1480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287611-b5c04b4adba80c4570e69974c9235b05/thumbnail_1051000.jpg","/articles/6061029/Massachusetts/Board-approves-lot-creation-plan-transferring-a-small-parcel-from-church-to-private-property-on-W-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061029-79043e1949412289ab54f941f85d759e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193086&Signature=MGXx84npxGsRVRtudnW~MCAy5PNqisD7VhVjzW7J7ZGUwT5OAyCYxhEyfSiwaO5q1uYU-eobyXHIWPN1DV6sRMU5MxxVUJwP39Rfg-EA2baxJJsX-~GkxRwIlbdZ7Ka8VdCCuDHH9PNCalEylTNKZ-2gUvSqPF0uzf8-rQtMK91iXv1d2RHAOEYBYS4tz1sn3fz-4iXpRRtwL-Y1XFYDQ4gv7nbM3xSuhbD49L7DwNsV-hzKAfCWmgebZL~NidWhy1uYxqEYym0GcpIe6KP881E4x8yvJ7JJNBpcT-Vfsu9Bd184U~kLJGTsF8afbJ3lDcpluyop9iYt3UyRig04zg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Templeton Planning Board on May 13 approved a plan to create a single new lot by transferring a small triangular parcel from the First Church parcel to adjacent property owned by the Lemire family.

Attorney or representative Alfred Berry described the application as a straightforward transaction in which the church-authorized seller (represented by David Hula in the meeting packet) conveys a triangular piece of land to property owner Zachary Lemire so he can combine it with an existing lot and create a legal frontage. Planning staff confirmed the parcel is in the Village zoning district and that the board's review found no need for a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Board members asked about frontage and whether the change would create any nonconforming conditions; staff and the applicant said the plan creates one new legal lot and does not leave nonconformities. One board member noted the existing parcel had about 57 feet of frontage and the plan adds additional frontage to make the lot conforming as shown on the submitted plan. The board moved to accept and submit the plan; the motion passed with a second from John and a recorded affirmative vote.

Staff will complete signatures and recording steps following the same administrative procedures used for other plans.","The Planning Board approved a plan that creates one new lot by transferring a small triangular parcel from a church to an adjacent private property owned by the Lemire family.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6061034,"Planning board accepts Compass Lane continuation plans; Registry of Deeds requires additional statement",174,733000,907000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287611-b5c04b4adba80c4570e69974c9235b05&start=733&end=907","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287611-b5c04b4adba80c4570e69974c9235b05/thumbnail_733000.jpg","/articles/6061034/Massachusetts/Planning-board-accepts-Compass-Lane-continuation-plans-Registry-of-Deeds-requires-additional-statement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061034-2e47f1e17a4a3e478504ee256895cdef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193086&Signature=UXlMNJkZpb-oYESNMRSe2nOV~EGs3fGpt3IRk8fIs19eKigkFSS~gI97M6-o93vswH04eUfR-RU8E5GTsgTPVGiEPH39lb9mYxT29Cf5h5QfU~GdBcl55-TH8enJWswKx7cfAULbDkfvlVSEyD3JfJBJ7EfIkJpCgMr0bWXCR7ovsfSQFtyeYXSXigC8gY8MTepXEQ9NZ-FsP2qAVeLmlKpway5QOZSUACsifhcVG00FD22--OsiVs8NcaK8J0biI1IIGQmMq44Q2dvzH3u547rvxRXaFCxh3nFGUozCfPWd-po-O186dPWjqekVcElBCcx15-RvWr1A~QakHKBxEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Templeton Planning Board accepted amended plans for the Compass Lane project on May 13 while staff and the applicant work to satisfy a Registry of Deeds requirement.

Planning staff reported that the Registry of Deeds returned the mylar because the plan did not include the 81X statement — the standard statement on a plan of land that confirms no new lot lines are created by the plan. Planning staff said the 81X statement must be added and the mylar resubmitted. An applicant-related payment of $1,800 was noted as provided by \"Miss Tavano.\" Staff said they would secure signatures and deliver the mylar to the registry once the town chair has signed; one board member said John would not be able to sign until Thursday.

The board voted to accept the plan as submitted so the file could move forward administratively; staff said they will follow up with the registry and return with any procedural steps required. The mylar, when ready, will be distributed to the town clerk and the assessor per town procedure.

Planning staff advised that acceptance of the plan at the meeting does not preclude the registry or other procedural requirements from necessitating further steps; applicants were told staff will coordinate and notify them when the resubmittal occurs.","The board accepted amended Compass Lane plans but was told the Registry of Deeds returned the mylar because an 81X statement (plan of land statement) needed to be added; applicant provided a check and staff will obtain signatures and resubmit.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6061039,"Planning board approves relocation of bulk propane tanks at 198 Patriots Road; staff to confirm need for public hearing",682,55000,737000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287611-b5c04b4adba80c4570e69974c9235b05&start=55&end=737","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287611-b5c04b4adba80c4570e69974c9235b05/thumbnail_55000.jpg","/articles/6061039/Massachusetts/Planning-board-approves-relocation-of-bulk-propane-tanks-at-198-Patriots-Road-staff-to-confirm-need-for-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061039-d4598d772046169996e26aa2b871f306/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193086&Signature=VVx~v1qZGgidK6IcZOgnyaQjZEJ6K6lkUU8mNA2AqGtADNE80U1z6Su77i4T9edcwm~KZW8ET53bRedfavSX2xts9nJBDWVbwZwKKHUaz8~WMmusXOhxg8rR5s6LVg73Cxov-Z-SltrGeeGQW9-0C1LENzrykeK-1Ov~qg5Vo2T5Z1CAswW2FRpQ4iLJUQhEkwRUFp5CbSC7vxz0~QSLYjyklaXa4pH1ly0o8CaFBZmS4btT2FZllGKuA2Qvcb4v1WVA~uhGgHoMvwYYPDLKuHFZja00sSQDsBXwD8M3wIigimokosXpb92SsXi66IC8QUFbzXgM0cfZ8SxmyHH8GA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Templeton Planning Board on May 13 approved a site-plan amendment to relocate bulk propane storage tanks at 198 Patriots Road, after hearing from EnergyNorth representatives and raising safety and traffic-protection questions.

The plan, presented by Brian Tremblay, representative for EnergyNorth Hafners, and Chris York of GPI Engineering (participating remotely), would move previously installed, now-removed bulk propane tanks from the rear of the property to a location nearer the pond side but set to meet required setbacks. The presenters said the proposed layout has been reviewed by the Conservation Commission and the state fire marshal and that the plan has the concurrence of the local fire chief.

Board members focused on site protection and vehicle impact. A board member asked about preventing delivery trucks from sliding on glare ice and striking the tanks; Tremblay and York described two layers of protection: an 8-foot fence enclosing the tanks, and guardrails installed on three sides facing vehicle access. The plan also calls for three loading stanchions (two for offloading and one for unloading), man doors in the fenced enclosure, and minor regrading of the parking area so tanker trucks will sit level while loading. Presenters said they will meet with the fire department for an on-site walkthrough and training before operations begin.

The board candidate motioned to accept the plans as submitted; Frank seconded the motion. The board voted in favor; John indicated his assent during the roll call. Planning staff said they will prepare a decision sheet and check whether the amendment requires a formal public hearing under the town's site-plan review procedures. If the Registry of Deeds or town procedure requires a public hearing, the board indicated it would open the hearing as a formality and, if necessary, reissue approvals after the hearing.

EnergyNorth representatives said they aim to have the installation operational in time for the fall heating season and that they will coordinate required training and emergency-response planning with the fire department.

Board staff will issue the decision paperwork and confirm any additional procedural steps, including whether a public hearing must be scheduled.","EnergyNorth presented plans to relocate bulk propane tanks at 198 Patriots Road; the Planning Board approved the site-plan amendment as submitted but asked staff to confirm whether a formal public hearing is required.","actionData","errors"]

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