Rutland public meetings in 2022
68 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Select Board
The Select Board authorized the purchase of a Braun ambulance and the cancellation of a previous order due to delivery delays. To cover inflation-related cost increases exceeding a federal grant, the board approved the use of ARPA funds. The board also discussed the Town Administrator search process.
- Approved Treasury Warrant #13 and Payroll (unanimous)
- Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Authorized cancellation of September 21, 2021 ambulance order with PL Custom (unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of Braun ambulance and related equipment (unanimous)
- Approved use of ARPA funds up to $62,500 to cover ambulance cost increases (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Rutland Planning Board will hold continued hearings on a site plan review for 0 Main Street and a definitive subdivision for Hilltop Estates. The board will also discuss updates on the Brice Lentell, Brintnal, and Bear Hill II subdivisions, and consider upcoming hearings for several other properties. Additionally, the board will review and sign decisions on special permits for 2 Kenwood Court and 0 Glenwood Road.
- Continued hearing: 0 Main Street site plan review for a 2-lot common driveway
- Continued hearing: Hilltop Estates definitive subdivision
- Upcoming hearings: 219-233 Pommogussett Road (site plan), 52 Paddock Road (special permit accessory dwelling unit), and Barre Paxton Road (special permit auto sales)
- Joint meeting with Select Board to discuss a meeting date
- Smithsonian traveling exhibit: Crossroads: Change in Rural America (informational)
The Planning Board approved a site plan for a common driveway and signed special permit decisions for an accessory dwelling unit and an estate lot. A hearing for the Hilltop Estates subdivision was continued to January 2023.
- Approved site plan for 2-lot common driveway at 0 Main St. (unanimous)
- Signed special permit decision for ADU at 2 Kenwood Court (unanimous)
- Signed special permit decision for estate lot at 0 Glenwood Rd. (unanimous)
- Continued Hilltop Estates hearing to January 10, 2023, and extended action deadline to June 1, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes of November 22, 2022 (unanimous)
Select Board
The Select Board unanimously adopted policies for Chapter Conversion, town events, and the naming of town property. The board also approved various 2023 license renewals for victuallers, auto dealers, and entertainment, as well as most liquor licenses. Discussions were held regarding the use of ARPA funds for an economic development consultant and a new ambulance.
- Adopted Chapter Conversion policy (unanimous)
- Adopted policy for town events (unanimous)
- Adopted policy for naming/dedication of town property (unanimous)
- Approved common victualler licenses with completed applications (unanimous)
- Approved common victualler licenses for Baked Bakery and Spotted Cow Café pending inspections (unanimous)
- Approved liquor licenses with completed applications, excluding Bedrock Country Club (unanimous)
- Approved auto dealer and entertainment licenses with completed applications (unanimous)
- Approved Treasury Warrant #12 and Payroll (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Rutland Planning Board Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to continue its review and development of a Home Occupation Bylaw modification and to discuss proposed Business Zoning. The meeting will also include review and approval of outstanding minutes.
- Home Occupation Bylaw modification: continued review and development
- Proposed Business Zoning: continued discussion as needed
- Review and approval of outstanding minutes
Board of Appeals
The Board approved a variance for a property owner to build a single-family home on a lot smaller than the required 1.5 acres. A second variance application for 7 Dakota Trail was withdrawn after the board determined a special permit was the correct process. The board also approved the meeting minutes from August 3, 2022.
- Approved meeting minutes of August 3, 2022 (unanimous, 1 abstention)
- Granted variance for insufficient lot size at 0 Paddock Rd (unanimous)
- Accepted withdrawal of variance application for 7 Dakota Trail (unanimous)
Select Board
The Select Board interviewed two search firms, Municipal Resources, Inc. and Community Paradigm Associates, LLC, to assist in filling the Town Administrator position. The board voted unanimously to contract with Community Paradigm Associates, LLC.
- Approved agreement with Community Paradigm Associates, LLC to find a full time Town Administrator (4-0)
Ad Hoc By-law Committee
The committee discussed the passage of Articles 27 and 9 at the November 17th Special Town Meeting. Members reviewed and proposed specific wording changes to the Stormwater Management by-laws, including administrative responsibilities and public hearing requirements.
- Changed 'Board of Selectmen' to 'Board of Public Works' in Stormwater Management by-laws
- Reworded and restructured § 5 Responsibility for Administration
- Eliminated § 6 Regulations and moved portions to new § 5 D
- Renumbered § 7 Prohibited Activities to new § 6
Select Board
The Select Board established the FY2023 tax rate classification with a Residential Factor of 1.0. The board also approved a new union contract for sergeants and updated the licensing fee schedule. A temporary right of entry agreement for 5 Christmas Tree Lane was authorized.
- Set FY2023 Residential Factor at 1.0 (unanimous)
- Approved Sargent's Union contract (unanimous)
- Adopted revised Select Board office licensing fee schedule (unanimous)
- Approved right of entry agreement for 5 Christmas Tree Lane (unanimous)
- Approved Treasury Warrant #11 and Payroll (unanimous)
- Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Authorized submission of Article 27 amended language to the General Court (unanimous)
- Signed citation for Dolce Vita Catering Co. grand opening (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Rutland Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a site plan review for a two-lot common driveway at 0 Main Street. The board will also discuss updates on several subdivision projects (Brice Lemon, Brintnal, Bear Hill) and consider a request to use planning hours for the Economic Development Commission. Two variance applications from the Zoning Board are on the agenda for discussion.
- Hearing at 6:45 PM: site plan review for a 2-lot common driveway at 0 Main Street.
- Subdivision updates: Brice Lemon Estates, Brintnal Estates, Bear Hill II.
- Request to use Local Planning Assistance hours for the Economic Development Commission.
- Zoning Board referrals: variance at 0 Paddock Road and variance at 7 Dakota Trail.
The board continued a public hearing for a 2-lot common driveway at 0 Main St. because a Homeowner’s Agreement was missing. The board also approved the use of Local Planning Assistance hours for the Economic Development Commission.
- Approved meeting minutes of November 15, 2022 (unanimous, 1 abstention)
- Continued 0 Main St. site plan review hearing to December 13th (unanimous)
- Extended final action deadline for 0 Main St. to January 30, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved use of 4-5 Local Planning Assistance hours for Economic Development Commission
- Decided to offer no comment on ZBA variance applications for 0 Paddock Rd. and 7 Dakota Trail
Planning Board
The Rutland Planning Board will consider and possibly vote on proposed zoning bylaw amendments for village center uses and a citizen's petition on licensed marijuana establishments, as well as street acceptance requests for Brice Lemon Estates phases 1 and 2.
- Article 26: Zoning Bylaw amendment for Village Center Uses
- Article 28 (Citizen's Petition): Zoning Bylaw amendment for Licensed Marijuana Establishments
- Articles 23 and 24: Street acceptance requests for Brice Lemon Estates phase 1 and 2
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee voted unanimously to transfer $100,000 to the Stabilization Fund. The committee also voted unanimously to take no action on Article No. 22.
- Approved transfer of $100,000 to the Stabilization Fund (unanimous)
- Voted to take no action on Article No. 22 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of November 3, 2022 (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Rutland Planning Board will hold a public hearing on November 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM at the Rutland Public Library on a citizen petition to amend the Zoning Bylaw. The proposed change would allow a licensed marijuana establishment to operate two or more marijuana businesses on the same parcel of land, concentrating cultivation and manufacturing activities. A separate hearing originally scheduled for November 15, 2022 has been cancelled on advice from the Massachusetts Elections Division because it fell on Election Day.
- Public hearing on November 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM at Rutland Public Library, 280 Main Street
- Citizen's Petition to amend Zoning Bylaw Article XII (Marijuana Establishments), Section 6(C)
- Proposal would allow a single parcel to host two or more licensed marijuana establishments via Special Permit
- November 15, 2022 hearing CANCELLED due to conflict with Election Day
- Amendment text available for review at Town Clerk's office, 250 Main Street
Planning Board
The Rutland Planning Board will consider minutes from October 25, an ANR at 80 Hillside Road, and an Intent to Sell under Chapter 61A for 307 Main Street. A public hearing at 7:00 PM will address a zoning amendment to allow more than one licensed marijuana establishment per parcel. The board will also discuss a Village Center zoning amendment.
- ANR (Approval Not Required): 80 Hillside Road
- CH 61A Intent to Sell: 307 Main Street
- Hearing 7:00 PM, zoning amendment: Licensed Marijuana Establishments (LME), more than one permitted LME use per parcel
- Village Center Zoning Amendment: Informational
The Planning Board favorably recommended a citizens petition to allow licensed marijuana establishments to operate manufacturing and cultivation on the same parcel. The board also endorsed a lot split at 80 Hillside Rd.
- Approved meeting minutes of October 25, 2022 (unanimous)
- Endorsed ANR for 80 Hillside Rd. (unanimous, Kevin Jarvi recused)
- Recommended favorably on Mass Tree Holdings citizens petition contingent upon amendments (unanimous)
Select Board
The Select Board recommended no action on Article No. 22 regarding a property sale after receiving new conceptual plans and determining a notice of intent was incomplete. The board also approved a legal letter regarding a property at Wachusett Rd. & Ridge Rd. and approved the treasury warrant and payroll.
- Approved Treasury Warrant #10 & Payroll (unanimous)
- Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved sending Town Counsel's letter to Mr. Zottoli & Mrs. DeFosse regarding Wachusett Rd. & Ridge Rd. (unanimous)
- Recommended no action at Town Meeting for Article No. 22
- Denied request for permanent easement or grading at 5 Christmas Tree Lane pending amended wording and engineered plans
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee voted to recommend the approval of 21 different warrant articles for a Special Town Meeting, covering equipment, infrastructure, and payroll. One article regarding the acquisition of 307 Main Street was tabled, and two others were recommended for no action.
- Recommended favorable vote for 5% Certified Free Cash transfers to Stabilization, Capital Stabilization, and OPEB Trust funds (Unanimous)
- Recommended $29,751 for non-union employee step increases and minimum wage adjustments (Unanimous)
- Recommended $9,845 for 11 police bulletproof vests (Unanimous)
- Recommended $110,000 for a new sewer force main on Miles Rd (Unanimous)
- Recommended $12,000 for snow plowing on private gravel roads (5-1)
- Recommended $17,905.17 for Fire Department equipment repairs (Unanimous)
- Recommended $50,000 for Wood House Building chimney and masonry repairs (5-1)
- Tabled Article No. 22 regarding the $800,000 acquisition of 307 Main Street (Unanimous)
Planning Board
The Planning Board Bylaw Subcommittee will continue reviewing and developing a modification to the Home Occupation Bylaw and discuss proposed business zoning. The meeting will also include review and acceptance of any outstanding minutes.
- Continue review and development of Home Occupation Bylaw modification
- Discussion of proposed business zoning
- Review and accept any outstanding minutes
Select Board
The Select Board approved the Special Town Meeting warrant, including a corrective article regarding the board's membership size. The board also signed dispatch center agreements and scheduled interviews with search firms for a permanent Town Administrator.
- Approved Treasury Warrant #9 and Payroll (unanimous)
- Signed IMA agreements for the Dispatch Center with Barre, Oakham, Warren, and Hubbardston (unanimous)
- Denied motion to send letter to property owner at Wachusett Rd. & Ridge Rd. (4-1)
- Approved placing Article No. 21 on the Special Town Meeting warrant (unanimous)
- Approved placing a corrective article regarding Select Board membership size on the warrant (unanimous)
- Signed the warrant for Special Town Meeting on November 17, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved scheduling a special meeting with 3 search firms for a permanent Town Administrator (unanimous)
- Appointed Tim Nahrwold as the alternate delegate for CMRPC (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Rutland Planning Board will hold a site visit to review a site plan for a two-lot common driveway at 0 Main Street. The visit will take place near Naquag Street and across from 11 to 17 Olivia Way, on Lots 42, 43, and 44.
- Site plan review for a 2-lot common driveway at 0 Main Street
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing at 5:00 PM on a proposed zoning amendment regarding auto sales and repair uses in the village center zoning district. The meeting will be held in person at the Rutland Public Library with remote access available via Zoom.
- Public hearing on zoning amendment: village center district auto sales/repair uses
Select Board
The Select Board and Finance Committee voted to place 26 articles on the warrant for a Special Town Meeting. These include requests for free cash transfers, equipment purchases, and zoning amendments. One article regarding the Town Clerk position was not placed, and one regarding revolving funds was held.
- Approved placing Articles 1-3 to transfer 5% of Certified Free Cash to Stabilization, Capital Stabilization, and OPEB Trust funds (unanimous)
- Approved placing Article 4 for non-union employee step increases and minimum wage adjustments (unanimous)
- Approved placing Article 5 for 11 Police Department bulletproof vests (unanimous)
- Approved placing Article 6 for Miles Road sewer force main survey and design (unanimous)
- Approved placing Article 8 for a new snow plow assembly with an amended amount of $9,850 (unanimous)
- Approved placing Article 15 for Community Center handicap accessibility professional and upgrades (unanimous)
- Approved placing Article 23 to authorize acquisition of 307 Main Street (unanimous)
- Approved placing Articles 27 and 28 for zoning bylaw amendments regarding automobile sales and marijuana establishments (unanimous)
Finance Committee
The boards voted to place 26 articles on the warrant for a Special Town Meeting, covering fund transfers, equipment purchases, and zoning amendments. One article regarding the Town Clerk position was rejected, and one regarding revolving funds was held for legal counsel.
- Approved placement of Articles 1-3 to transfer 5% of Certified Free Cash to Stabilization, Capital Stabilization, and OPEB Trust funds (Unanimous)
- Approved placement of Article 4 for non-union employee step increases and minimum wage adjustments (Unanimous)
- Approved placement of Article 5 for 11 police bulletproof vests (Unanimous)
- Approved placement of Article 8 for a new snow plow assembly with an amended cost of $9,850 (Unanimous)
- Approved placement of Article 15 for Community Center handicap accessibility professional and upgrades (Unanimous)
- Approved placement of Article 23 to acquire 29 acres at 307 Main Street (Unanimous)
- Approved placement of Article 27 to add automobile and motorcycle sales/repair to Village Center District uses (Unanimous)
- Denied placement of Article 22 to make the Town Clerk an appointed position (Unanimous)
Planning Board
The Rutland Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning bylaw amendment that would add automobile sales and repair, and motorcycle sales and repair, as special permit uses in the Village Center District. The amendment is available for review at the Town Clerk's office.
- Public hearing on zoning bylaw amendment to Article III, Section 10A, Village Center District
- Proposal to add automobile sales and repair as a special permit use
- Proposal to add motorcycle sales and repair as a special permit use
- Amendment available for review at Town Clerk's office, 250 Main St
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a special permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 2 Kenwood Court, a site plan review for a two-lot common driveway at 0 Main Street, and a zoning amendment regarding auto sales/repair in the village center district. The board will also discuss administrative items for several subdivisions and receive an update from the Bylaw Subcommittee.
- Hearing 7:00 PM: special permit accessory dwelling unit at 2 Kenwood Court
- Hearing 7:15 PM: site plan review for 2-lot common driveway at 0 Main Street
- Hearing 7:30 PM: zoning amendment for village center district auto sales/repair
- Approval Not Required (ANR) for 0 Main Street
- Subdivision administration updates for Brice Lemon Estates, Brintnal Estates, and Bear Hill II
The board approved a special permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 2 Kenwood Court and endorsed an ANR plan for a two-lot subdivision on Main Street. A public hearing for a Village Center District zoning amendment was postponed, and the board discussed HOA transparency for the Brice Lemon Estates.
- Approved special permit for accessory dwelling unit at 2 Kenwood Court (unanimous)
- Endorsed ANR plan for 0 Main St. subdivision (4-1)
- Continued public hearing for 0 Main St. common driveway to Nov 22, 2022 (unanimous)
- Postponed Village Center District zoning amendment hearing to Oct 27, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Select Board
The Select Board held an emergency meeting and unanimously approved six one-day liquor licenses for Common Ground Cider Works, Moon Hill Brewing Co., Penny Pinchers Brewing Co., River Styx Brewing, Sterling Street Brewery, and Thirsty Robot Brewing Co. for the Rutober Fest event on October 22nd.
- Approved one-day liquor license for Common Ground Cider Works (3-0)
- Approved one-day liquor license for Moon Hill Brewing Co. (3-0)
- Approved one-day liquor license for Penny Pinchers Brewing Co. (3-0)
- Approved one-day liquor license for River Styx Brewing (3-0)
- Approved one-day liquor license for Sterling Street Brewery (3-0)
- Approved one-day liquor license for Thirsty Robot Brewing Co. (3-0)
Planning Board
The Rutland Planning Board Bylaw Subcommittee will meet to continue reviewing and developing a modification to the Home Occupation Bylaw and to discuss proposed business zoning. The board will also review and accept any outstanding meeting minutes.
- Home Occupation Bylaw Modification: continue review and development
- Proposed Business Zoning: discussion
- Minutes: review and accept any outstanding minutes
Planning Board
The Rutland Planning Board will meet to review and sign decisions on three properties: 0 Glenwood Road, 232 Barre Paxton Road, and 163 Maple Avenue. No other items are listed for discussion.
- 0 Glenwood Road — review and sign decision
- 232 Barre Paxton Road — review and sign decision
- 163 Maple Avenue — review and sign decision
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct hearings regarding subdivision and special permit requests. The board will also review site plans for a sign and agricultural accessory use.
- Hilltop Estates subdivision continued hearing
- 0 Glenwood Road estate lot special permit and Approval Not Required plan
- 232 Barre Paxton Road site plan review for a sign
- 163 Maple Ave site plan review for agricultural accessory use
- Brice Lemon Estates phases 1 and 2 street acceptance request recommendation
Planning Board
The Planning Board Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to continue the review and development of the Home Occupation Bylaw. The board will also review and accept outstanding minutes.
- Review and development of Home Occupation Bylaw modification
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct a continued hearing for the Hilltop Estates Subdivision. The board will also review site plans for an agricultural accessory use at 163 Maple Avenue and discuss administration updates for several other subdivisions.
- Continued hearing for Hilltop Estates Subdivision
- Pre-hearing conference for Agricultural Accessory Use Site Plan at 163 Maple Avenue
- Detention basin amendment authorization for Brice Lemon Estates Subdivision
- Administration updates for Brintnal Estates and Bear Hill II Subdivisions
- Updates on the Master Plan and Planning Board Bylaw Subcommittee
Planning Board
The Planning Board Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to continue the review and development of the Home Occupation Bylaw Modification. The board will also review and accept outstanding meeting minutes.
- Home Occupation Bylaw Modification review
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct a continued hearing regarding the Hilltop Estates subdivision. The board will also review administration updates and consultant reports for several other subdivision projects.
- Continued hearing for Hilltop Estates subdivision
- Brice Lemon Estates: bond reduction authorization phase 3 and detention basin amendment
- Brintnal Estates: administration updates and consultant reports
- Bear Hill II: administration updates and consultant reports
- Planning Board Bylaw Subcommittee update
Planning Board
The subcommittee is continuing its review and development of the Home Occupation Bylaw modification. The board will also review and accept outstanding meeting minutes.
- Home Occupation Bylaw Modification review
Planning Board
The Planning Board Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to continue the review and development of the Home Occupation Bylaw modification. The board will also review and accept outstanding minutes.
- Home Occupation Bylaw modification review
Planning Board
The Planning Board will discuss bond reduction authorizations for Maple Hill Estates and Brice Lemon Estates. The board is also reviewing a special permit decision for an accessory apartment at 24 Arline Drive.
- Special permit accessory apartment review decision for 24 Arline Drive
- Bond reduction authorization for Maple Hill Estates
- Bond reduction authorization for Brice Lemon Estates phases 1 to 3
- Detention basin amendment authorization for Brice Lemon Estates
- ANR continued for 315 East County Road
Planning Board
The Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to continue the review and development of the Home Occupation Bylaw modification. The board will also review and accept outstanding minutes.
- Home Occupation Bylaw Modification review
Planning Board
The Planning Board will review several subdivision administrations and a special permit hearing. The agenda includes bond reduction authorizations for Maple Hill Estates and Brice Lemon Estates.
- Special permit hearing: 24 Arline Drive accessory apartment
- Bond reduction authorization: Maple Hill Estates
- Bond reduction authorization, phases 1 to 3: Brice Lemon Estates Subdivision
- Detention basin amendment discussion: Brice Lemon Estates Subdivision
- ANR: 315 East County Road
Planning Board
The Planning Board Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to continue the review and development of the Home Occupation Bylaw Modification. The board will also review and accept outstanding minutes.
- Home Occupation Bylaw Modification review
Planning Board
The Planning Board will review minutes from July 12, 2022, and conduct a continued hearing for the Hilltop Estates Definitive Subdivision. The meeting also includes updates on several active subdivisions and discussion regarding watershed protection.
- Hilltop Estates Definitive Subdivision hearing
- Nate’s Way street acceptance
- Brice Lemon Estates subdivision administration
- Brintnal Estates subdivision administration
- Bear Hill II subdivision administration
Planning Board
The Planning Board Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to continue the review and development of the Home Occupation Bylaw. The board will also review and accept outstanding minutes.
- Review and development of Home Occupation Bylaw modification
Planning Board
The Planning Board will discuss an Act No. 40 (ANR) item for 11.88 acres on Welch Ave. The board will also receive updates and consultant reports on three subdivisions and appoint a member to the Master Plan Steering Committee.
- ANR: 11.88 acres on the easterly side of Welch Ave
- Brice Lemon Estates Subdivision administration updates
- Brintnal Estates Subdivision administration updates
- Bear Hill II Subdivision administration updates
- Master Plan Steering Committee appointment
Planning Board
The Planning Board will review several active subdivisions and provide updates on the Master Plan and Bylaw Subcommittee. Discussion includes a proposed zoning bylaw for standalone energy storage facilities and a decision regarding a common driveway on Wachusett Street.
- Hilltop Estates 10-lot Definitive Subdivision hearing continued
- Brice Lemon Estates subdivision administration updates
- Brintnal Estates subdivision administration updates
- Bear Hill II subdivision administration updates
- Wachusett Street 3 lot common driveway review and decision
Planning Board
The Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to establish a work plan for reviewing citizen petitions regarding zoning. The group will discuss potential changes to home occupation rules and the Village Center zone.
- Review of Home Occupation Zoning Bylaw
- Proposed Zoning Map changes from Residential to Business
- Proposed addition of automobile and motorcycle sales and repair to the Village Center
- Review and rewrite of changes of use in the VC zone
Planning Board
The Planning Board will review several subdivision administrations and a continued hearing for Hilltop Estates. The meeting also includes updates on the Master Plan and its Steering Committee.
- Hilltop Estates 10-lot Definitive Subdivision hearing continued
- ANR: Northerly side of Prescott Street and Easterly side of Karen Way
- Brice Lemon Estates Subdivision administration
- Brintnal Estates Subdivision administration
- Bear Hill II Subdivision administration
Planning Board
The Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to set a work plan for reviewing Citizen’s Petition Zoning Articles. The body will discuss potential changes to home occupation rules and the zoning map. Members will also review use changes within the Village Center zone.
- Review of Home Occupation Zoning Bylaw
- Proposed zoning map changes from Residential to Business
- Proposed addition of automobile and motorcycle sales and repair to the Village Center
- Review of changes of use in the VC zone
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct business regarding several subdivision administrations and a regional visioning session. The meeting includes a continued hearing for the Hilltop Estates 10-lot definitive subdivision.
- Hilltop Estates, 10-lot Definitive Subdivision hearing
- Westerly side of Welch Avenue ANR
- Glenwood Road 2-lot common driveway decision
- CMRPC Imagine 2050 Visioning Session
- Brice Lemon, Brintnal, and Bear Hill II subdivision administration updates
Planning Board
The Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to establish a work plan for reviewing three Citizen’s Petition Zoning Articles. The group will begin its review of the proposal regarding automobile and motorcycle sales and repair in the village center district.
- Proposed deletion and replacement of section 8(B) regarding special permits for major home occupation
- Proposed rezoning from residential R-60 to Business for land between Wachusett Street, Glenwood Road, and East County Road
- Proposed addition of automobile and motorcycle sales and repair as allowed uses in the village center (VC) district
Planning Board
The Planning Board will review a continued hearing for Hilltop Estates and receive updates on several active subdivisions. The agenda also includes a decision review regarding a retail marijuana establishment at 0 Main Street and discussions on the Town Master Plan.
- Hilltop Estates, 10-lot Definitive Subdivision hearing continued
- Maple Hill Estates subdivision administration updates
- Brice Lemon Estates subdivision administration updates
- Brintnal Estates subdivision administration updates
- Special Permit for a Retail Marijuana Establishment at 0 Main Street (78 Main Street)
Planning Board
The Planning Board is reviewing several proposed zoning bylaw changes for the Annual Town Meeting. The agenda also includes actions regarding three street acceptance requests.
- Article 18: Technical Corrections to Zoning Bylaw
- Article 26: Home Occupation (Citizen’s Petition)
- Article 27: Zoning Map Change Residential to Business zone (Citizen’s Petition)
- Article 28: Add auto sales and repair to Village Center zoning district (Citizen’s Petition)
- Street acceptance requests for Teresa Drive, Brice Lemon Phase 1, and Brice Lemon Phase 2
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit petition. Calmek Enterprises, on behalf of David J. Alan, is requesting a common driveway for three lots located at 0 Wachusett Street.
- Special permit for a 3-lot common driveway at 0 Wachusett Street
- Petition by Calmek Enterprises on behalf of David J. Alan
Planning Board
The Planning Board will review several subdivision administrations and land use topics. The meeting includes a public hearing for a common driveway at 0 Wachusett Street and decision reviews for various retail and agricultural site plans.
- ANR: Two lots on the northeasterly side of Kenwood Drive
- Hearing: 0 Wachusett Street, Special Permit for a 3-lot common driveway
- Maple Hill Estates Subdivision administration updates
- Brice Lemon Estates Subdivision administration updates
- Brintnal Estates Subdivision administration updates
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan review petition submitted by Stephen Lange. The proposal involves a 2-lot common driveway located on East County Road across from 231 Glenwood Rd.
- Public hearing for 2-lot common driveway site plan review (East County Road, Parcel Id 065-A-2)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a petition by C.B. Blair Development Corp. The request concerns a definitive subdivision plan at Hilltop Estates.
- Public hearing for Hilltop Estates (Parcel ID 44-B-3 across from 34 to 52 Brintnal Dr.)
- Petition by C.B. Blair Development Corp. for a definitive subdivision plan
Planning Board
The Rutland Planning Board is holding a public hearing to consider technical corrections to the town's zoning bylaws. The meeting will address specific sections of Article IIIs and Article IX.
- Technical corrections to Article IIIs. 8. A(8 and 9)
- Technical corrections to Article IIIs, 11A
- Technical corrections to Article IX s. 64B(3)
Planning Board
The Rutland Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss a citizens petition to amend the Zoning Bylaws. The proposal seeks to delete and replace section 8(B) regarding special permits for major home occupations.
- Public hearing on amending Zoning Bylaw section 8(B) [Special permit for major home occupation]
Planning Board
The Rutland Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a citizen petition to amend the zoning bylaws. The proposed change would allow automobile and motorcycle sales and repair by right in the Village Center (VC) district, subject to site plan approval.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Automobile and motorcycle sales/repair in Village Center (VC) district
Planning Board
The Rutland Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a citizen petition to amend the town's zoning bylaws and map. The proposal seeks to rezone specific land between Wachusett Street, Glenwood Road, and East County Road from R-60 residential to Business.
- Public hearing for Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Citizens Petition
- Rezoning of land from R-60 (Residential) to Business district
- Land area includes portions between Wachusett Street, Glenwood Road, and East County Road
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct several public hearings regarding zoning bylaw amendments and site plan reviews. The board will also review subdivision administrations and a special permit for a retail marijuana establishment.
- Hearing on zoning amendment to allow automobile and motorcycle sales and repair in the village center district
- Hearing on rezoning land between Wachusett Street, Glenwood Road, and East County Road from residential R-60 to Business
- Site plan review for a 2-lot common driveway at 0 East County Road
- Decision review for a retail marijuana establishment special permit at 0 Main Street
- Hearing on the Hilltop Estates Definitive Subdivision across from 34 to 52 Brintnal Drive
Planning Board
The Planning Board Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to review technical corrections to the Zoning Bylaw. This is a subcommittee meeting focused on regulatory language.
- Review of Technical Corrections Zoning Bylaw
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a petition from Randy Jordan. The request is for a Site Plan Review to allow specific agricultural accessory uses at 51 Muschopauge Rd.
- Site Plan Review for 51 Muschopauge Rd (Parcel ID 062-B-6.01, 6.02, and 062-A-2)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a petition from Lilac Hedge Holdings, LLC. The board is reviewing a site plan for agricultural accessory uses at 216 Wachusett St.
- Site Plan Review for 216 Wachusett St. (Parcel ID 067-B-1.3 and 2) regarding agricultural accessory uses
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct hearings regarding a retail marijuana establishment and agricultural accessory uses. The board will also review road acceptances and subdivision administrations for several estates and discuss revisions to general bylaws.
- Special Permit hearing for a Retail Marijuana Establishment at 0 Main Street
- Site Plan Review for Agricultural Accessory Uses at 51 Muschopauge Road
- Site Plan Review for Agricultural Accessory Uses at 216 Wachusett Street
- Road acceptance reviews for Maple Hill Estates and Brice Lemon Estates Phase II
- Revisions to the Scenic Road and Sign General Bylaws
Planning Board
The Planning Board is meeting to perform site visits for Maple Hill Estates and Brice Lemon Estates Phase II. The visits will begin at the Town Hall Annex and proceed to Teresa Ave and Woodside Avenue.
- Site visit: Maple Hill Estates (Teresa Ave)
- Site visit: Brice Lemon Estates Phase II (Woodside Avenue)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct a site visit and continued hearing regarding a proposed retail marijuana establishment at 78 Main Street. The agenda also includes administration of several subdivisions and a review of a special permit for a car wash.
- Site visit: Proposed Retail Marijuana Establishment, 78 Main Street
- Continued Hearing: Special Permit for a Retail Marijuana Establishment at 0 Main Street (78 Main Street)
- Maple Hill Estates Subdivision administration
- Brice Lemon Estates Subdivision administration
- Brintnal Estates Subdivision administration
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit and site plan review petition. The request is submitted by Bullard Properties, Inc and Clealand B. Blair, Jr. to allow a Marijuana Retailer in the Town Center-2 zoning district.
- Special permit and site plan review for 0 Main Street (Parcel Id 59A-B-6)
- Proposed marijuana retailer in the Town Center-2 zoning district
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct a special permit hearing for a retail marijuana business. The board will also review subdivision administration for several estates and discuss potential Zoning Bylaw changes.
- Special Permit hearing for Retail Marijuana Establishment at 0 Main Street
- Removal from Chapter 61 Status for 42 Ridge Road and land at Wachusett Road and Ridge Road
- Maple Hill Estates Subdivision administration and street acceptance
- Brice Lemon Estates Subdivision administration and street acceptance
- Discussion of potential Zoning Bylaw changes
Planning Board
The Planning Board will discuss the phase 2 survey and committee membership for the Master Plan. The board is also reviewing administration updates and consultant reports for several local subdivisions.
- Removal from Chapter 61 Status for forest land on Campbell Street (Parcel 55-A-1)
- Maple Hill Estates Subdivision administration and surety agreement
- Brice Lemon Estates Subdivision administration
- Brintnal Estates Subdivision administration
- Bear Hill II Subdivision administration
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct a continued hearing for a special permit regarding a car wash. The board will also review subdivision administration for several estates and discuss a future item regarding a retail marijuana facility.
- Special Permit hearing for car wash at 13 Pommogussett Road
- Subdivision administration for Maple Hill Estates, Brice Lemon Estates, Brintnal Estates, and Bear Hill II
- Upcoming item: Retail Marijuana Facility at 79 Main Street
- Decision review for Turkey Hill Road, Lot 6 and 7
- Discussion on subdivision regulation review and major home occupation
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct a continued hearing regarding a special permit for a car wash. The board will also review administration updates for several subdivisions and discuss the Open Space and Recreation Plan.
- Special Permit hearing for a car wash at 13 Pommogussett Road
- ANR for Ridge Road/Wachusett Road
- Administration updates for Maple Hill Estates, Brice Lemon Estates, Brintnal Estates, and Bear Hill II subdivisions
- Discussion on Open Space and Recreation Plan implementation
- Update on the Master Plan