Mendon planning board approves revised site plan for retail/storage project

The Mendon Planning Board voted to adopt a revised site-plan resolution for a retail/storage proposal referenced in the record as associated with Mr. Arzovsky and Mr. Ossoffski. A board member moved the revised resolution and the chair called for a voice vote; the motion passed on the board's recorded voice vote with no opposition noted on the transcript.

The board reopened an item that had been tabled on June 17 to consider final barn dimensions, setback from the property line, entrance locations, parking and utility arrangements. The presenter said updated plans had been submitted and walked the board through the changes. "Pulling out of the existing driveway, the site distance isn't optimal. It's hard to see traffic coming and going," the presenter said, arguing that a relocated entrance would provide safer access. A board member said the applicant had added all requested information and expressed appreciation for the updates.

Board discussion focused on conditions to place in the resolution: confirmation of square footage and use (the member characterized it as shifting retail to allow more storage), confirmation of agricultural-district status, utility districting and necessary easements to the town's satisfaction, and an engineer's certification that the proposal would not impermissibly encroach on wetlands. After the board member read the draft resolution aloud and moved adoption "as revised," the chair called for the vote.

The chair also noted that one board member (the chair) had abstained earlier on approving the July 1 minutes because they were not present, which was recorded earlier in the meeting. No public commenters addressed the board on the site-plan item during the open comment period.