TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
FEBRUARY 11TH, 2020
The meeting was called to order at 7:01pm.
Members Present: Claire James (Vice Chair), Carol Troy, Carol Meise, Marlene Freyler, Laurie Colburn (left meeting at 7:15pm) and Planning Board Secretary Katie Olohan.
Members Absent: Pam Bruss (Chair), Tom Dunne, Michael James (Selectmen), Alternates Steve Chase and Doug Troy.
To Do: Review and consideration for January 28th, 2020 minutes.
Motion: Carol Meise made a motion to approve the January 28th, 2020 minutes.
Second: Carol Troy
Decision: All in favor 4-0
Appearances:
Beata Bzura met with the Planning Board for a preliminary discussion in regards to a potential retreat center. The retreat center would eventually have 10 cabins, a common space for meditation programs and a kitchen area. The retreat center would be located on 131 Massasecum Ave. Map 11 lot 14 &18. This property is situated on approximately 83 acres. Beata Bzura has not yet purchased this property.
Claire James stated that moving forward the Planning Board will need a formal letter from the current owner authorizing to speak on their behalf. The Planning Board directed Beata Bzura to meet with the Zoning Board to submit the application for a special exception for a rural business. If the application is accepted by the Zoning Board then moving forward the Planning Board will need to make an appointment with the Regional Planning Office; meeting with the Regional Planning Office will help with what criteria is specifically needed in order to move forward. The preliminary discussion with Beate Bzura ended at 7:28pm.
Master Plan Update: Final draft under review. A public hearing will be targeted for March 10th, 2020.
- The board discussed the upcoming Zoning and Planning board conference.
Planning Board Communications:
The next Planning Board meeting will be held on February 25th, 2020 at 7:00pm.
Motion:Carol Meise motioned to adjourn at 8:43pm.
Second: Marlen Freyler
Decision: All in favor 4-0
Minutes submitted by Katie Olohan, Planning Board Secretary.