Information for Meeting of Board of Planning and Community Development
Wednesday May 01, 2024 7:00 PM EDT

Town:Athol, MA 
Board:Board of Planning and Community Development
Time:Wednesday May 01, 2024 7:00 PM EDT
Location:Athol Town Hall
584 Main Street, Athol MA 01331
Room 21
Agenda:
I. Call to Order 

II. Approval of April 3, 2024 Meeting Minutes 

III. Approval Not Required (ANR) Plan:  Peter DiPaoli, property located off 161 Hillside Terrace (Map 37 Parcel 101)   

IV. BPCD Administrative Matters: 

A. Board Reorganization 
B. BPCD Members Signatures for the Worcester District Registry of Deeds 
C. Establishment of term expiration date for the Master Plan Committee 

V. New and Old Business: 

A. Discussion with Chris Stoddard on potential Open Space Residential Design (OSRD) subdivision of land off of Pleasant Street and Spring Street (Parcel #034-106, land owned by Godin Family Trust, Debra G. Bergeron, Trustee) 

B. Discussion of potential zoning bylaw amendment for a cap on the maximum size of any single Battery Energy Storage System project. 

VI. Anticipated Upcoming Meetings: Topics for next regular committee meeting date (Wednesday, June 5, 2024) discussed: public hearings for potential new permit applications, the June 2023 Town Meeting Zoning Bylaw Amendments Warrant Articles, and other topics planned for discussion. Board discussion on potential alternative meeting location from Room #21 (e.g. Virtual, via Zoom or at a larger meeting venue as needed).    

VII. Adjournment
Scheduled By:Heidi Murphy
Posted At:Jan 04, 2024 8:09 AM EST
Last Modified:May 01, 2024 12:01 PM EDT
Minutes:Minutes are not on record with the Town Clerk's office
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Minutes and Associated Documents

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A short history of Battery Energy Storage Systems Zoning in Athol.pdf  (download) 44 Kb May 01, 2024 12:09 PM EDT
ANR Checklist Prepared for 161 Hillside Terr.pdf  (download) 95 Kb May 01, 2024 12:06 PM EDT
April 3 draft BPCD minutes.docx  (download) 25 Kb May 01, 2024 12:01 PM EDT
Battery Storage Energy Systems Overlay District New Tier 2 Map.pdf  (download) 457 Kb May 01, 2024 12:08 PM EDT
Battery Storage Energy Systems Overlay District Tier 3 Map.pdf  (download) 385 Kb May 01, 2024 12:08 PM EDT
Eric comments 5124 meeting.docx  (download) 16 Kb May 01, 2024 12:02 PM EDT
GIS Map - Vicinity of 161 Hillside Terr.pdf  (download) 824 Kb May 01, 2024 12:07 PM EDT
Noyes-Hillside-Form A- Stamped.pdf  (download) 129 Kb May 01, 2024 12:07 PM EDT
Short History Battery Energy Storage Systems Referenced Documents.pdf  (download) 170 Kb May 01, 2024 12:09 PM EDT
Spring Street Extension - Open Space Subdivision 4-24-2024.pdf  (download) 3689 Kb May 01, 2024 12:05 PM EDT
noyes-hillside-ANR+topo.pdf  (download) 184 Kb May 01, 2024 12:08 PM EDT

Meeting Revision History

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