154 Turnpike Road site plan modification

Votes

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1. Mon, Sep 28 · Planning Board

   154 Turnpike Road site plan modification

   The applicant requested a continuation of the public hearing for site plan modifications addressing non-compliance at 154 Turnpike Road without testimony. The board voted to continue the hearing and extended the statutory action deadline.

   • Hearing continued without testimony to October 19, 2026, at 6:45 PM.
   • Statutory action deadline extended to October 23, 2026.
   • A draft decision will be prepared for the October 19 meeting.

   Outcome: Continued to October 19, 2026; action deadline extended to October 23, 2026.

   Watch at 27:12 · See the whole meeting

2. Mon, Sep 14 · Planning Board

   154 Turnpike Road major site plan modification

   Capital Group Properties requested a continuation of the public hearing regarding non-compliance modifications to their major site plan concerning landscaping and lighting. The applicant is installing dimmer switches to meet lighting calculations, which board members will inspect during an evening site visit before the next meeting.

   • 154 Turnpike Road involves non-compliance modifications regarding landscaping and site lighting.
   • Applicant submitted updated cut sheets for gooseneck sign fixtures and plans to install lighting dimmers.
   • A board member will conduct a night visit to confirm dimmer installation prior to the next hearing.

   Outcome: Hearing continued to September 28, 2026 at 6:45 PM.

   Watch at 56:40 · See the whole meeting

3. Mon, Jul 13 · Planning Board

   154 Turnpike Road site plan modification and Chase Bank occupancy

   The board discussed exterior site plan compliance for 154 Turnpike Road, focusing on proposed dimmer modules to bring existing non-compliant site lighting into conformance. The board agreed to allow the town planner to recommend approval of an occupancy permit for the interior tenant, Chase Bank, whose interior fit-out meets prior site plan conditions, while continuing the overall site plan modification hearing to September.

   • Address is 154 Turnpike Road, former Tomasso restaurant space being converted to Chase Bank.
   • Applicant ordered dimming modules from the light manufacturer to reduce site lumens and hardscape illumination levels.
   • Chase Bank interior alterations were approved under an October 2025 change-of-use site plan approval.
   • Board supported town planner signing off on the certificate of occupancy for Chase Bank upon receipt of an engineer-stamped certification letter.
   • Full exterior modification hearing regarding lighting and landscaping continued to September 14, 2026.

   Outcome: Board authorized the planner to sign off on Chase Bank interior occupancy; continued the public hearing to September 14, 2026, at 6:45 p.m., and extended the decision deadline to October 2, 2026.

   Watch at 30:52 · See the whole meeting

4. Mon, Jun 1 · Planning Board

   154 Turnpike Road hearing continuation

   The applicant for 154 Turnpike Road requested to continue the public hearing for a major site plan modification and extend the deadline for board action.

   • Public hearing continued to June 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
   • Deadline for board action extended to July 17, 2026.

   Outcome: Continuance and deadline extension approved unanimously 5-0.

   Watch at 1:09:10 · See the whole meeting

5. Mon, May 11 · Planning Board

   154 Turnpike Road major site plan modification

   The board reviewed landscape revisions and exterior lighting compliance for Capital Group Properties at 154 Turnpike Road. Board members noted that exterior parking lot light levels significantly exceed town outdoor illumination limits and that non-dimmable fixtures pose light trespass concerns toward residential neighbors on Breakneck Hill Road. The applicant agreed to consult fixture manufacturers and work directly with board members to explore bulb replacement or shielding solutions.

   • Revised landscape plan replaces non-native grasses with native shrubs and adds evergreen screening along the rear boundary.
   • Installed LED lighting fixtures exceed maximum lumen and hardscape footcandle thresholds in the local bylaw.
   • Applicant representative will investigate manufacturer options for lowering lumen output or shielding fixtures.

   Outcome: Hearing continued to June 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

   Watch at 1:16:35 · See the whole meeting

6. Mon, Apr 27 · Planning Board

   154 Turnpike Road major site plan modification

   The applicant for 154 Turnpike Road requested a continuation of the major site plan approval modification hearing to allow additional time to finalize landscape plans submitted earlier that day. The board voted to continue the hearing to May 11, 2026, and extended its decision deadline to June 5, 2026.

   • Applicant submitted revised landscape plans on the morning of the meeting.
   • Hearing continued without testimony to May 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
   • Board action deadline extended to June 5, 2026.

   Outcome: Hearing continued to May 11, 2026; action deadline extended to June 5, 2026.

   Watch at 1:45:20 · See the whole meeting

7. Mon, Apr 27 · Planning Board

   154 Turnpike Road unauthorized tree removal hearing

   The board held a joint public hearing with the tree warden regarding the unauthorized removal of a public shade tree at the corner of Turnpike Road and Breakneck Hill Road. Representatives of Capital Group Properties stated the tree was in decay and removed due to safety concerns during construction. The board and tree warden determined that proper procedure was not followed and agreed on mitigation requiring the developer to provide six three-inch caliper trees to be planted by the town.

   • Developer removed a 24-inch town shade tree without prior notice or public hearing.
   • Developer agreed to provide six 3-inch caliper replacement trees acceptable to the tree warden.
   • Replacement trees will be planted by the town at locations selected by the tree warden and DPW rather than the original roadside corner.
   • Board members emphasized that town trees cannot be removed by private parties regardless of perceived condition.

   Outcome: Approved remediation requiring applicant to donate six 3-inch caliper replacement trees.

   Watch at 1:08:40 · See the whole meeting