By Theresa Knapp

At its meeting on July 10, the Hopedale Planning Board approved a site plan review for Pro-Painting Inc. at 370 South Main Street (Route 140) where the owner Gabriel Praxedes, who lives in Clinton, plans to develop two 6,600 square foot warehouses. 

The hearing opened in March and was continued a few times before being closed on July 10. 

The board’s decision was read by Planning Board Chair Stephen Chaplin and stated, “[W]arehouses are a use allowed by right in the GB-A Zoning District. The subject property is located in the GB-A Zoning District, and therefore, the proposed use is allowed by Site Plan Review through the Planning Board.” 

The decision stated: 

• The proposed use is in compliance with the town’s bylaw;

• It is essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare at the proposed location; 

• It will not be detrimental to adjacent uses or to the established or future character of the neighborhood; 

• It will not create undue traffic congestion or unduly impair pedestrian safety; and

• It will not overload any public water, drainage or private sewer system or any other municipal facility to such extent that the proposed use or any existing use in the immediate area of the Town will be unduly subjected to hazards affecting the public health, safety or general welfare. 

There were no public comments at the July 10 meeting, and the board unanimously approved the site plan review.  

For more information on the project, including the application and building plans, visit www.hopedale-ma.gov/planning-board or bit.ly/370southMainStHopedale.