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Franklin Planning Board approves multiple routine items; releases small bond and approves site-plan change
Summary
At its June 22 meeting the Franklin Planning Board approved release of a remaining bond for Tanglewood Estates, approved a lot-combination on Long Hill Road, accepted a subdivision withdrawal, adopted a covenant for Aiden Estates and approved a reduced site plan for 555 King Street (one member recused).
The Franklin Planning Board on June 22 approved a series of routine land-use actions, including a small bond release, a lot merger, a covenant to hold lots, a withdrawal of a subdivision application and a site-plan modification.
Bond release: Amy, Department of Planning, said the town holds a tripartite agreement for Tanglewood Estates and that a leftover amount of $6,155.46 remained in the account for release to the applicant. Mike (engineering) said the road work has been completed and recommended the release. The board voted by roll call to release $6,155.46 to the applicant.
Long Hill Road (17 Longhill Road): Staff described an 81 P&A plan to combine two lots into a single lot; the builder had extended the road to provide frontage and the property uses well and septic (no town water/sewer). The board approved the plan by roll call.
Aiden Estates covenant: Amy explained the covenant holds five lots until the infrastructure is installed and the developer provides a bond estimate; town counsel reviewed the covenant and advised it was acceptable. The board voted to accept the covenant.
900 Washington Street (Olam Estates) withdrawal: The applicant asked to withdraw a requested change to add a fifth lot; Amy told the board the applicant confirmed the written request to withdraw and the board voted to accept the withdrawal without prejudice.
555 King Street site plan modification: Amy said the applicant reduced the proposed building from 255,400 square feet to 34,700 square feet; conservation modifications and the contractor driveway were resolved and staff confirmed the driveway is an allowable accessory use in the business zone. Applicant Josh joined on Zoom and confirmed outstanding issues were resolved; the board approved the site-plan modification with one member recused.
The meeting closed after a brief general-announcement period; staff reminded attendees about a community event next week and the board adjourned.
