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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-21 Planning Board Minutes Planning Board Meeting DPW Conference Room October 21,1997 Members Present: Richard S. Rowen, Chairman, Alison Lescarbeau, Vice Chairman, Joseph V. Mahoney were present. Richard Nardella arrived at 7:20 p.m., John Simons, Clerk arrived at 7:25 p.m. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner was also present. The meeting was called to order at 7-00 p.m. Minutes: On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes as amended for October 7, 1997, Discussion: Lots 1-5 Salem Street (St. Michael's Church -Form-A Steve Stapinski was present to represent lots 1-5 on Salem Street. Mr. Stapinski stated that the property is owned by St. Michael's Church. Mr. Stapinski stated that they have mapped the wetlands and ConCom has accepted the delineation. MT. Stapinski stated that there are upland areas in the front and in the rear. Mr. Stapinski stated that all lots conform to zoning. The applicant is proposing a common driveway to access lots 4 and 5 across lot 2 where there is an existing wetland crossing. Mr. Mahoney asked how far away is the sewer. Mr. Stapinski stated that it is in front of the property. Mi. Rowen looked over the plans. Mr. Nardella stated that he would rather see a subdivision instead of Form -A lots. Ms. Colwell suggested that Mr. Stapinski draft what they need for waivers. Mr. Stapinski went over the plan to show the Board where the houses would go if there was a subdivision. Mr. Nardella asked Mr. Stapinski what there preference was. Mr. Stapinski stated that they would like to have 5 lots however it may go. Mr. Nardella stated that he would not like to see driveways across of the mall. Mr. Nardella suggests that they put in a private road with a definitive plan of five lots and apply for waivers. Ms. Colwell stated that they have to prove that they can construct the road and they will also have to do a drainage study. Mi. Headstrom stated that he will have to go back and speak to the archbishop and see what they would like to do. Ms. Colwell asked what they wanted to do with the Form-A plan. Mr. Headstrom stated that he will let her know whether to do away with the application or go fourth with it. Endorse Plans: Thomson School.- site plan review Ms. Colwell recommends the Board sign the plans for the Thomson School. The Board signed the plans for the Thomson School. Lot/Bond Releases: East Pasture Circle - bond & road acceptance Tim Willett, DPW's Staff Engineer, sent a letter to the Board recommending the Board release } $4,000 and retain $8,000 until the road is accepted. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to release $4,000 and retain $8,000 until the road is accepted. Orchard Hill Road - establish bond& release lots Tim Willett, DPW's Staff Engineer, sent a letter to the Board recommending the Board establish the roadway bond for Orchard Hill Road at $45,400 to complete the subdivision. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to establish the bond for Orchard Hill Road at $45,400 to complete the subdivision. The applicant is also looking to release lots 1A& 2A Orchard Hill Road. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to release lots 1A& 2A Orchard Hill Road. The Board signed the FORM J lots relapse for these lots. Lot 2A Beechwood Hill - bond release& 593 account release Ms. Colwell stated that she went out to the property and reviewed the as-built plan. The construction is completed however the Planning Department has not yet received a letter from the applicant's engineer stating that all the work is complete. Ms. Colwell recommends the Board release the remaining balance plus interest for Beechwood Hill site plan upon receiving the letter from their engineer. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the board voted unanimously to release the remaining balance plus interest for Lot 2A Beechwood Hill site plan upon receiving a letter from the applicants engineer. j Ms. Colwell also recommends the Board release the remaining balance plus interest of the outside consultants fee. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to release the remaining balance plus interest for the outside consultants fee. 3 Beechwood Road - road bond release Tim Willett, DPW's Staff Engineer, sent a letter to the Board recommending the Board to release $136,860 and retain $19,300. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr, Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to release $136,860 and retain$19,300. 2 Public Hearings (7:30 p.m.) New: 369 Salem Street - watershed special permit Mr. Simons read the legal notice to open the Public Hearing. Ben Osgood Jr. was present to represent the applicant, The existing septic system is failing and is depositing effluent directly into the groundwater with no treatment. The potential exists for the effluent to travel to the wetlands and streams which would convey the untreated effluent directly to Lake Cochichewick, The Town sewer will not reach this property for at least five years and it is cost prohibitive for the owner to connect to sewer individually. The replacement of the septic system will eliminate the known pollution hazard on a temporary basis until the sewer is installed in the street by the Town. The new septic system will be raised above the groundwater table so that the effluent will be treated in the sand below the leach bed prior to it entering the groundwater. Although the design does not meet the specific requirement of the Bylaw, it does comply with the guidelines of Title 5 for maximum feasible compliance. The Board of Health and the Conservation Commission will also be reviewing and approving the septic system prior to construction. Mr. Rowen asked if the tank that they are putting in will only be good for 5 years. Mr. Osgood stated no, it will be good for the life of the house. Mr. Nardella asked what they have to do for the Board of Health. Ms. Colwell stated that they need to get waivers from them. Mr. Mahoney asked when does the applicant have to tie into the sewer once it is brought down Salem Street. Ms. Colwell stated that the Board of Health requires the applicant to tie in within 1 year if they are in the watershed. Ms. Colwell suggest that the Planning Board hold a bond so we can guarantee that the applicant does tie in as soon as possible. Mr. Nardella asked what the cost would be to bring sewer down Salem Street. Mr. Osgood stated that it would cost $70,000 - $80,000. It will cost the applicant approximately $3,500 to tie into sewer once it reaches his house on Salem Street, Mr. Rowen asked Ms. Colwell to check and see if the Board of Health is going to make the applicant post a bond because we don't want them to have to post two bonds. Ms. Colwell is directed to write a letter to the Board of Health asking them to enforce their regulations and require the applicant to tie in as soon as possible. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing, Continued: Red Gate Pasture - definitive subdivision Ben Osgood Jr. was present to represent Red Gate Pasture. Mr, Osgood requested a continuance until November 18, 1997. He has not yet submitted a revised plan. Lot 2 Saile Way-..watershed special permit Dan Bailey and Dennis Quintel were present to represent Lot 2 Saile Way. Mr. Bailey stated that they have addressed all of Mr. Chessia's comments. Mr. Bailey stated that they have gone through ConCom and this lot has an Order of Conditions. Mr. Bailey stated that there will be no impact on the water quality. Mr. Rowen asked what is the impact of the house. Mr. Quintel 3 stated that the roof runoff is going to be treated through subsurface disposal. There will also put a drain at the foundation. i On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Ms, Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing. Lot S Saile Way- watershed special permit Dan Bailey and Dennis Quintet were present to represent Lot S Saile Way. Mr. Quintet went over the plans with the Board. Ms. Colwell stated that she would like the limit of clearing pulled back to try to save more trees. Mr. Rowen stated that they should leave it and clearly mark it out in the field. Mr. Nardella was concerned about erosion control for any stock piles during construction. Mr. Quintet stated that any piles will be covered with hay bales around them. Mr. Bailey stated-that ConCom has set up some control measures. Ms. Colwell stated that she will review ConCom's Order of Conditions. Mr. Nardella stated that any piles that will be there for more than two weeks must be covered. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing. Crossroads Medical Center - site plan review Peter Shaheen was present to represent the Crossroads Medical Center. He stated that he has applied for a modification to the original ZBA to keep the gate open. Mr. Rowen asked Mr. Shaheen if he thought the ZBA would like the Planning Board's input. Mr. Shaheen stated that he has not .spoken to anyone in the ZBA recently. P Y Y Mr. Rosati dropped off revised parking plans to the Planning Office. All parking spaces will be 9'x18'. Mr. Nardella asked why they are not going to put in the other 7 spaces. Mr. Shaheen stated that the dumpster will be placed behind them and the dumpster company could not access the dumpster. Mr. Nardella asked that in the decision let it be said that the applicant has to restripe the parking lot. Mr. Rowen asked when they are planning to finish the parking lot. Mr. Shaheen stated that they will finish it when the building is finished, Mr. Shaheen stated that they wanted to wait until spring to repaint the parking lot. Ms. Colwell stated that May 30, 1998 will be the deadline for the applicant to finish repainting the lines Ms. Colwell stated that she faxed Mr. McGarry a letter asking him about connecting the parking 3 but, she has not heard back from him. Mr. Shaheen stated that he spoke to him and does not 3 want to connect the parking because of liability reasons. Mr. Chessia had a couple of issues, one was the network pipe analysis. Mr. Shaheen stated that Mr. Rosati and Mr. Chessia spoke and they agree that they'll do a partial pipe analysis. Ms. Colwell stated that Mr. Chessia had concerns that the 12" pipe was going into a 10" pipe and thinks it might back up into the catch basins. Ms. Colwell asked when they could get the information to Mr. Chessia as he needs two weeks to review any information. 4 Mr. Shaheen stated that other issue that Mr. Chessia had was a test pit. Mr. Shaheen stated that we already dug a test pit and dug up the soil last year. Ms. Colwell stated that Mr. Chessia suggested maybe they can do the test pit when they receive the building permit and there will be backhoes on the property. Mr. Rowen directed Ms. Colwell to draft a decision for the next meeting. 1635 Os ood Street - site lan review Mike Rosati of Marchionda Associates sent a letter to the Planning Board requesting a continuance until the November 18, 1997 meeting. Decisions: 369 Salem Street - watershed special permit On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the Board voted unanimously to approve the draft decision as amended for 369 Salem Street. Lot 2 Saile Way - watershed special permit On a motion by Mr, Nardella, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to approve the draft decision as amended for Lot 2 Saile Way. Lot 5 Saile Way - watershed special permit On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to approve the draft decision as amended for Lot 5 Saile Way. Executive Session: On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board agreed to convene into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Antonelli v. Planning Board. The vote took place at 8:50 p.m. Roil call vote: Mr. Nardella yes Mr. Simons yes Mr. Mahoney yes Ms. Lescarbeau yes Mr. Rowen yes On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board agreed to come out of executive Session and reconvene in open session. The vote took place at 9:00 p.m. Roll call vote: Mr. Nardella yes Mr. Simons yes Mr. Mahoney yes Ms. Lescarbeau yes �� 5 Mr. Rowen yes Adjournment: On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. -17