HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-03-19March ~9, ~979 - Monday
Regular Meeting
~he PLANNING BOARD held a regular monthly meeting on Monday evening, March
1979 at 7~30 P.M. in the Town Fire S~a%ion, Main S~. The following members?were
present and voting: John J. Monteiro, Acting Chairman; William Chepulis; Jo~e A.
Ditore, Clerk; Michael P. Roberts; and Paul Hods%rom.
PUBLIC P~-J~RIN0: QUAIL RUN DE~TIVE S~YBDIVISION (Landsail, Inc. ) - the clerk read
the legal notice. Mr. John ~uttle ~nd ~rank C. Oelinas ~ere present. Mr. ~elinas
represented stating that %he land is located on westerly side of Chestnut ~.; 21 lots;
topography varies about 25 feet; lots front on 1780 ft. of proposed roadway and this
roadway is per Rules & Regulations togs%her with the ]~PW and Highway Surveyor's
regulations; slope of road does not exceed 6%; drainage ~ill continue %o have sheet
run-off to the rear of the property a~d will exit out towards Rosedale Ave. by pipe
drain. Rosedale is on schedule to h~ve drainage upgraded. The developer is parti-
cipating with the Highway Dept. to improve the road ~nd will be a condition of
approval of this subdivision, if approved. Water line is in accordance with the
BPW requirements and is looped; f~lly sewered subdivision; will make use of Rosedale
system; will exit at lots 5 & 6.
~arbara ~uinn, abutter, inquired about ~ny excavation that will take place on Chestnut
St.
Letters from BPW, HWS, Bd. l~ealth, Fire Dept. were read and are on file.
~ud Cyrpresented letter frcm Mr. T~rt%le stating he would contribute $8,~00. to the
?own for improvements of Rosedale. M~. Cyr said his o~ le~er w~ld be modified ~o
ac~o~te ~ttle's letter.
Dr. ~uinn, Chestnut St., felt one entrance would be better than 2 because of traffic.
Mr. Cyr gave his point of view regarding cul de sacs. Dr. Quin~ then questioned poor
water pressure and asked if the Board would check this out with ~P~. ]~ to ~rite
letter.
Members asked questions regarding existing and proposed drains, headwalls, etc. Mr.
Gelin~s feels that there are no wetlands on the site.
Mrs. DiTore made a motion to take the matter under,advisement. Mr. Chepulis seconded
and the vote was unanimous.
PLANB N0~ PJ~,UlrRINO APPROVAL:
1 - Jo NARLIOK: GP~T~OI~DRD. - plan dated 3/14/79; the BOARD ha d taken action on
3 of these lo~s before; plan showing lots 16B, 17AA, lB and lA which subdivides for the
first time lots lA from l~; lot 17AA and lot 18 have existing structures on them; motion
was made by Mr. Roberts to return the plan to Mr. Oelinas to h~ve a list of the changes
~ich are different from the previous pla~ recorded with the BOARD and existing struc-
tures should be shown as well; returning plan for clarification: in writing on the
plan or by repor~ changes from plan previously presented to the Planning Board on lot
16~ (plan dated Nov. ~, 1977) and the structures should be shown on the plan. Mrs.
DJ?ore seconded the motion and the vote wa~ unanimous.
2. J. BARBA6ALLO - BERRY S?. - plan dated Jan. 29, revised March ~9, ~979- Revision
shows a easement for road widening. Mr. Barbagallo said he had consulted with Mr. Cyr
and decided to make all the necessary improvements; he will give the To~n the necessary
land to make these improvements; this is on a portion of Berry St. which is paper and
Mar. 19, 1979 cont.
private; willing to write out a check to the To~n in order that Mr. Cyr can do the
improvements or is willing to do them himself with specs according to Mr. Cyr,
Bud Cyr said he did not know whether the ~own could do this under Ch. 88. Mr.
tIedstrom asked if it should not oc~e in as a subdivision, Charlie Foster o~mnented,
either it is a subdivision or it is not. ~he ?own can't approved private streets to
help a developer develop his property. M,r. Cyr to talk this over with To~n Counsel.
Mr. Gelinas said they could submit the Form A and a set of construc%io~ drawings show-
ing the road being brought into compliance t$gether with either a bond or s~ne other
type of surety.
3 - OLTMPIC CONSTI~UOTIO~: LACONIA CIRCLE - plan dated Mar. ~4, ~979; lot ~2 w~s not
shown on the original plan of subdivision and is now being conveyed and will only show
on this plan. N.E. Power had requested that it not be shown on the subdivision plan
as a result of its proximity to the power easement but negotiations between them and
the developer have terminated. Lot 11 was part cf the ~ acres not subdivided and
will have to be sho~n as lot ~IA now because this Form A changes it. M~tion made lr~
Mr. Chepulis and second by Mrs. DiTore that the plans of land be returned to the
petitioner for corrections of the lots submitted whereby lot ~ ~ would also have to
show a change. The vote was unanimous.
ROBERT DAh~EL$ - DISCUSSION OF DlqrI$ION OF LAND: Mr. Daniel~ told the BOARD that he
o~ns the house at 146 Chestnut ~t. and explained that he would like to divide his
lot into two with one lot fronting on the driveway that he shares with arey Rock
Realty Trust. This driveway is in the form of a right,cf ~. ~he BOARD advised
him that it would have to come in as a subdivision.
a) FORES~ E~TATE$ - covenant submitted by F. aelinas but the dates pertinent to
plans were missing. Mr. Gelinas to fill these in and resubmit. Plane to Be signed
later when covenant in order.
b) CARLETON FARMS EAST AND ~fEST - amended plans submitted and covenants. BOARD did
not sign plans because all sheets do not have revision dates on them. Mr. Gelinas
wanted it as a matter of record Shat as of this date they did deliver the originals of
both C. F. E. & W. together with ~5 copies of each.
~ - Agreements for Judgment: letter from Town Counsel was read by the Clerk.
Board of Health letter dated March 12~h was also readand the Agreements were read,
R. Noonan, 16 Carleton Lane, gave the BOARD a copy of the abutters opinion of this
settlement. Letter on file. Mr. Noonan asked if this is Binding; Mr. Monteiro
said that Town Counsel say~ it is but the P. B. would have to agree to approve But
no vote is necessary. Mr, ~ibbetts voioed agreement with Mr. Noonan's sentiments.
Eric ?, Raleigh Tavern Lane, asked if the BOARD took a vote to go along with this
~settlement - Mrs. Di~ore stated~ yes, We were advised by T. Counsel to do so.
~alter Soule asked if this is a normal procedure for an agency to follow - Mr.
Monteiro said he did not know. Mr, tIedstrom said he would like to talk to John
~illis. Mr. Chepulis noted that the road widening easement for the purpose of
making a safer entrance to the street was not lisSed as part of the Judgment. The
BOARD will speak with Town Counsel.
GAl"PON O~ presented the Regional Land Use Plan to the BOARD. ]~e said it will be
very useful for updating our Master Plan. He has two booklets that go along 'with
Mr. Osgood told the membership that the Selectmen would like s~e of the LTA time.
The BOARD agreed to authorize the Selectmen to have 20 hours. Form to be filled out.
Mazoh a9, ~979 cont.
Questionnaire, Town of Leicester and Survey Request, DCA Re Cluster Dev. referred
to the nex~ chairman by Mr. Monteiro.
CON. COM. Legals on file.
Legal ~otioes Boxford; ,And&ver; Haverhill on file.
Mr. Monteiro made a motion to appoint Mr. Chepulis Ohairman$ Mr. Roberts seconded and
the vote was unanimous.
Motion by Mr. Roberts and second by Mr. Hedetro~ to appoint Mr. Monteiro as Vice-
Chairman; unanimous vote.
Mr. Monteiro made a motion to appoint Mrs. DiTore as representative to MTPC. Mr,
Roberts seconded and the vote was unanimous.
Motion made by Mr. Monteirc and seconded by Mr. Hedstrom to appoint Mr. Roberts to
Capital Budget Committees unanimous vote.
Mr. Chepulis was appointed to Growth Policy Committee upon motion of Mr. Monteir~
and second by Mrs. DiTore; unanimous vote.
Mr. Monteiro was appointed League of Women Voters representative via motion of Mrs.
DiTore, second by Mr. Roberts; unanimous vote.
Subdivision Control Subcommittee will be manned by Mr. Monteiro, Mr. Hed~tr~m, and
Mrs. DiTore upon motion of Mr. Ohepulis, second by Mr. Roberts; unanimous vote.
Messers Chepulis and ~[onteiro were named to the Long Range Planni~ Subcommittee by
motion of Mrs. DiTore and second by Mr. Hedstrom; unanimous vo~e.
Mr. Monteiro made a motion that Mr. Hedstrom, Mrs. DiTore and Mr. Chepulis be members
of the Administrative Subcommittee, Mr. Roberts seconded; vot~ unanimous.
· he meeting adjourned at 1 ~: 30 P.M.
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Gilda Blaotcst ook