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Home My WebLink About1988-01-07291 The Planning Board held a regular meeting on Thursday evening, January 7, 1988 in the Town Office, Selectmen's Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at ?:40 p.m. by Vice-Chairman, George Perna. Also present and voting were John Simons, Clerk and Erich Nitzsche. John Burke arrived at ?:45 p.m. Public He~rinq Boston Hill Ski Area - Definitive Subdivision John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Letters from the Board of Health, Conservation Commission, Fire Department and the State Department of Public Works. Ken Oreenleaf, H.W. Moore, Boston, presented the Board with the plans. The property accessed from Route 114, containing three lots: Lot #1 contains 5.6? acres Lot #2 contains 13.58 acres Lot #3 contains 13.?? acres. Applicant proposing to connect to water ~nd sewer system. George Perna questioned if the prior Form A ~lan submitted within lot #1 would remain in place. Robert Dunn, applicant, spoke to the Board stating that the Form A Lots would stay in place. Legal Counsel on this issue is needed. Curb-cut to be new with 'a different use. George Perna questioned applicant about the potential use of the subdivision. Mr. Dunn stated that he was protecting the zoning of the property. Ken Greenleaf stated that if anything else were to be built, the Board would have site review. Erich Nitzsche spoke about the retention ponds and mitigation of run-off to the cul-de-sac. Extent of flood on the North portion of the property, 100 year event last springs rain. John Simons asked Town Planner if he had any concerns. Scott Stocking, Town Planner stated that he has sent the curb-cut design to the State DPW. The current subdivision is a logical stmrting point for further development of the site in the future. John Kimball, Bob Murray, Trustees of the Reservation, expessed the concern about providing a roadway to their property. A pedestrian path is desired.. Henry Fink, abutter asked Mr. Greenleaf about the center line of the roadway and if the size of the pipe - 8 inch (water line) is sufficient to serve future development. MOTION: John Burke to take the matter under advisement and continue the public hearing until January 21, 1988. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous of those present Contact East - Site Plan Review John Simons read a letter from Channel Building asking to defer the public hearing scheduled tonight to allow NACC to issue a favorable Order of Conditions. John Simons stated that the applicant should re-apply for new hearing, since the initial public hearing was deferred without any discussion on the matter in December. It is now over a month since the matter was published. 292 Abbott Villaqe - ~pecial Permits - Common Driveway_~ Ben Osgood spoke to the Board regarding the driveways included in the proposed Abbott Village Definitive Subdivision. MOTION: By John Simons to continue the public hearing until a decision is issued on the Abbott Village Definitive Modification by the Planning Board. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous of those present Chestnut Street - Special Permits - Common Driveways Ben Osgood presented the Board with the proposed driveways. George Perna questioned the applicant about a possible cluster as an alternative and/or subdivision. Ben Osgood stated that due to limited land area and the Towns new CBA Requirements, he could not subdivide the property and obtain 11 lots. Cluster is not currently allowed in R-3 Zoning District. Erich Nitzsche questioned the design of 11 lots on 1 driveway. The Board asked for a cluster development plan, a scale drawing of the i driveway proposal, asked for the easement documents, and water and sewer design. MOTION: Erich Nitzsche to continue the public hearing to February 1988. SECOND: No Second MOTION: John Simons to continue the public hearing until January 21, 1987. SECOND: Erich Notzsche VOTE: Unanimous of those present Discussions Lonq Pasture Scott Stocking spoke to the Board regarding the concerns the Planning Board has on subdivisions drainage design.. Paul St. Hillaire also spoke to the Board stating that he would supply any additional information the Planning Board would need to study the drainage issue. A meeting to be set up between Phil Christiansen and applicant with Erich Nitzsche to review drainage concerns. Paul Hedstrom arrived at 8:55 p.m. A.pproval Not Required Form A's TurnPike Sreet - John Todd MOTION: By John Simons to deny the Form A because it constitutes subdivision. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous 293 Discuss ions Proposed Common - Driveway Requlations Scott Stocking, Town Planner~ presented the Board with a draft of standards which the all new applicants are to meet. Scott Stocking stated that he believed common driveways should be allowed by right if the certain standards are met. No Special Permit hearing should be held. George Perna suggested that common driveways be eliminated. Paul Hedstrom questioned what governs a common driveway. Scott Stocking stated that they are placed into the Special Permit process by the definition of driveway. Scott Stocking stated that common driveways should be the exception not the norm. Paul Hedstrom asked the Board for their consensus. John Simons and Erich Nitzsche agreed that there should be design standards. John Burke and George Perna agreed that common driveways should be taken out of the zoning bylaw to pervent their use in Town. Brook Farm - Easement Location Gary Sackrider, Attorney for the applicant spoke to the Board and also the projects engineer, Mr. Lynch. The property owner discussed the condition #88 which called for pedestrian access to Burin Hill. The applicant suggested changes to the conditions to be rewritten and issued to the rear of the property at the end of the cul-de-sac. MOTION: By Erich Nitzsche to reconsider condition #28 during the February q meeting. Applicant to advertise for a public hearing for the reconsideration of the Boards original decision. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous Discussions (Cont~d) Waqon Wheels Scott Stocking stated that there were revised calculations. John Simons thought that there was a modification done already because of Conservation review. Scott Stocking is to review and see if there is sufficient changes and if they are complying with the original plans. Half Moon Woods Scott Stocking questioned if this modification falls under Section 81W of M.G.L., Chapter AOA. Scott has been in contact with Attorney Wagner. Paul Hedstrom commented on an agreement of judgement, being needed. John BUrke questioned if the applicant had to readvertise. Paul Hedstrom to check with Town Counsel to see if an agreement for judgement can be made or if the applicant has to have a public hearing. Scott Stocking stated that he had Sent a memo to Town Counsel for advise on the proper way to handle the situation and is awaiting response. 294 Proposed Zoninq Chanqes b%_the Planninq_Board Reduce building height in the Industrial Districts Parking requirements - Industrial, 5 per 1~000 Commercial, Eliminate Paper Streets Allow Cluster Developments in the R-3 Zoning Districts Study the allowed housing density in the VR Zoning District on Route 114 ~isions Town Water Treatment Plant - Site Plan Review & ~pecial Permit MOTION: By John Burke to approve. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous NOTE: Decision is part of minutes. Diqital Consultinq - Site Plan Review MOTION:By John Burke to approve as written by the Planner and with the amendments made by the Board by including paragraph 6 "No-cut line and screening of 12 months vegetation of sufficient size to obscure ~ if not totally obstruct the view of the building from the residential. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous NOTE: Decision is part of minutes. Erich Nitzsche left the meeting ast 9:50 p.m. 295 Bonds & Covenants MOTION: By John Burke on Wintergreen Estates to release bond, Bearhill release bond and Frances Estates acceptance of bond be granted and accetpted subject to the letters from the Department Heads and Planner NO SECOND: Wi.nterqreen Estates - Bond Release MOTION: By George Perna to release $8~450.00 for the construction of the water main as per letter from Bill Hmurciak. SECOND: John Simons O~ VOTE: Unanimous of those present ~f~ Bearhill Subdivision 0 MOTION: By George Perna to release to Zackary Alexanian $59,915.00 as per letter received from Bill Hmurciak. CO SECOND: John Simons ~:~ VOTE: Unanimous of those present John Madden portion to be voted on at the January 21st meeting. No letter received from DPW for releases. Frances Estates - Acceptance of Bond No action taken - to be put on the agenda for the January 81st meeting. .Minutes - December 3, 1989 MOTION: John Simons to approve the minutes SECOND: John Burke VOTE: Unanimous of those present MOTION: By John Burke to adjourn SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous of those present The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Paul A. Hedstrom, Chairman ~/Janet L. Eaton, Sec ary