Development News for Norton, Massachusetts

93 Mansfield Avenue Lot Division Approved by Planning Board

The Planning Board reviewed and approved an ANR (Approval Not Required) plan for 93 Mansfield Avenue, allowing the division of a single lot into two. The plan met all requirements for vehicle access and frontage, with the applicant not needing to make a presentation due to the straightforward nature of the request. The board voted unanimously to approve the plan. The property owner applicant is 93 Mansfield Landholding LLC.

Modification Approved for 416 Old Colony Road Commercial Building

The Planning Board approved a modification to site plan review MSPR6 for 416 Old Colony Road, changing the approved two-tenant commercial building to a one-tenant, two-story building. The modification allows for a single tenant to use the entire space, with the first floor for storage/warehouse and the second for office space. The applicant, Old Colony Realy Inc., presented the revised plans, which included minor increases in pavement and impervious area, necessitating updates to the stormwater management system. The board deemed the changes a minor modification and approved it. The project requires further approval from the Conservation Commission and Board of Health.

Planning Board Discusses Meeting Schedule, MBTA Standards, and Board Appointments

The Planning Board discussed scheduling and operational matters. The July 21st meeting was canceled due to member unavailability and the desire to avoid back-to-back meetings. The board will consider adding meetings on July 28th or August 4th if needed. A joint meeting with the Select Board is planned to discuss fall town meeting topics and potentially select a new Planning Board member, with candidates expected to present. The board also aims to finalize design standards for the MBTA overlay district with a subcommittee working on this before the grant deadline. They discussed the importance of collaboration with the Select Board and Finance Commission for future town meeting articles. The board is also looking to streamline the application review process by encouraging earlier submission of complete plans and seeking input from all town departments.

Planning Board Approves $300 Refund for Zero Leonard Street Application

The Planning Board approved a refund request of $300 for Zero Leonard Street. The applicant did not wish to pursue their application. Town staff indicated they had not invested significant time or effort into the project, making the refund approval straightforward. The board voted to grant the refund.