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Planning board approves relocation of bulk propane tanks at 198 Patriots Road; staff to confirm need for public hearing
Summary
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.
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.
