Planning Board Public Hearings and Meeting, May 23, 2023
5:30 pm Remote by Zoom
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Posted May 18, 2023, 8:24 AM
HOLYOKE PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023 @ 5:30 P.M.
Zoom.com – Meeting ID 836 3939 8493: OR CALL IN: 1 646 558 8656
(all meetings are being recorded)
1. Special Permit Sign Size (Sect 6.4.6.4) – 185 South Street (117-00-018), El Chinchorro, Pioneer Valley Signs, (2023-5)
2. Zoning Text Change (3-7-23 MCGEE) — Add a section for Tiny Houses, in addition to amending Section 2 DEFINITIONS, and any other Sections that may apply to this use.
HOLYOKE PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023 @ 5:30 P.M.
Zoom.com – Meeting ID 836 3939 8493: OR CALL IN: 1 646 558 8656
(all meetings are being recorded)
ZONE CHANGE / SITE PLAN REVIEW/ SUBDIVISION/SPECIAL PERMIT
1. Special Permit Sign Size (Sect 6.4.6.4) – 185 South Street (117-00-018), El Chinchorro, Pioneer Valley Signs, (2023-5)
2. Zoning Text Change Cont. – Add Battery Storage Facility to reflect technology advancements and needs (2022-10)
3. Zoning Text Change (3-7-23 MCGEE) — Add a section for Short Term Rentals, in addition to amending Section 2 DEFINITIONS and any other sections that may apply to this use. (2023-1)
4. Zoning Text Change (3-7-23 MCGEE) — Section 6.4.2 Exemptions be amended to add a letter (k) “Banners or signs. (2023-2)
5. Zoning Text Change (3-7-23 MCGEE) — Add a section for Tiny Houses, in addition to amending Section 2 DEFINITIONS, and any other Sections that may apply to this use. (2023-3)
6. Zoning Text Change (3-7-23 MCGEE) — Section 7.8 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND ANTENNAS, be amended to include Small Wireless Facilities. (2023-4)
PLANNING BOARD BUSINESS
1. Executive Session
Topics related to proposed drive-through facility litigation (#145), 500 Easthampton Rd (213-00-003), Salmar Realty
2. Project Updates/Old Business/New Business:
3. Meeting Schedule (tentative):
June 13, 2023 – SPR Dunkin remand Cont.; SP Western Mass Appliance Sign
June 27, 2023 – No meeting
July 11, 2023 – SPR N’ton St Residential Dev.
Sept 26, 2023 – Joint ZC Tiny Houses
4. Minutes:
5. Other Business: Committee Reports
HOLYOKE PLANNING BOARD & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023 @ 6:30 P.M.
Remote access via www.zoom.us
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83177436694?pwd=OEsrK2JFYWZ5SWVIdHlOQlUvQko4dz09
Meeting ID: 831 7743 6694 Meeting Passcode: 289877 or by call in at 1 (646) 558-8656
AGENDA
Zoning Text Change (10-18-22 MALDONADO VELEZ, GIVNER) — Add a section for Battery Storage Facilities to the Zoning Ordinance (Section TBD) to reflect technology advancements and future need for such installations; new facilities will be reviewed through Section 10.0, Major Site Plan Review. (Continued jointly from 12-13-22, 1-24-23, and solely PB 3/28, 4/11; 4/25; 5/9) (2022-10)
Zoning Text Change (3-7-23 MCGEE) — Add a section for Short Term Rentals, in addition to amending Section 2 DEFINITIONS, and any other sections that may apply to this use. (Continued jointly from 4/25/23) (2023-1)
Zoning Text Change (3-7-23 MCGEE) — Section 6.4.2 Exemptions be amended to add a letter (k) “Banners or signs associated with a civic or municipal program may be allowed in all districts. Community or commercial sponsorship may be displayed on said banner or sign provided that the banner or sign itself is not to be greater than six (6.0) square feet. These installations must be approved by the City and by the Department of Public Works as applicable”. (Continued jointly from 4/25/23) (2023-2)
Zoning Text Change (3-7-23 MCGEE) — Section 7.8 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND ANTENNAS, be amended to include Small Wireless Facilities. (Continued jointly from 4/25/23) (2023-4)