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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-04-07 Planning Board Minutes Planning Board Meeting DPW Conference Room April 7, 1998 4 Members Present: Richard S. Rowen, Chairman, Joseph V. Mahoney, Alberto Angles, Associate Member and Richard Nardella were present. Alison Lescarbeau, Vice Chairman, arrived at 6:40 p.m., and John Simons, Clerk, arrived at 7:23 p.m.. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner was also present. Executive Session: On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board agreed to convene into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Rennie v. Planning Board. The vote took place at 6:30 p.m.. Roll call vote: Mr. Mahoney yes Mr. Angles yes Mr. Rowen yes Ms. Lescarbeau yes Mr. Nardella yes On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board agreed to come out of Executive Session and reconvene in open session. The vote took place at 7:15 p,m. Roll call vote: Mr, Mahoney yes Mr. Angles yes Mr. Rowen yes Ms. Lescarbeau yes Mr. Nardella yes The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. Minutes: On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes as amended for March 17, 1998. Discussion: Lot F Intellisense - update Ms. Colwell stated that she has not received any new information. She will ask the applicants to come to the April 21, 1998 meeting the give the Board an update on their work. Endorse Plans: Winter Street - Form -A Joe Serwatka of Hancock Engineering was present to represent the applicant, Ms. Colwell stated that this section of Winter Street is not a public way. It is currently a gravel path. Ms. Colwell had asked for DPW to comment on the plan. DPW recommends that the road be brought up to Town standards because sewer is being brought down Winter Street. Mr. Nardella asked when the lots were created, Ms. Colwell stated that they were created in 1985 as Form-A's on Winter Street. Ms. Colwell stated that the Board could deny the Form-A and have the applicant come before the Board as a subdivision filing. Anne Messina stated that they are trying to keep this low key and are trying to conserve the land as much as possible. Mr. Simons asked if the applicant knew all the abutting landowners, Ms. Messina stated that it is her father and Dr, Scully. Mr. Rowen stated that if the Board changes lot lines to make one lot maybe they could make a donation of land to the Town. Mr. Nardella asked if a road has to be paved for a Form-A lot to be approved Mr. Mahoney volunteered to look into this issue. The Board continued discussion for the Form A plan to the next meeting. Public Hearings (7:30 p.m.) New: Winter Street - watershed special permit Mr. Serwatka presented the plan showing one home with all of the work outside of the 150' buffer zone. Ms. Colwell stated that all their work is out of the buffer zone however ConCom has not approved the wetland line. Mr. Nardella asked where the grass swale is. Mr. Serwatka stated that it is along the proposed driveway. Ms. Colwell asked if the Board would like to do a site walk. Mr. Rowen stated that the Board could go out on its own. Mr. Rowen suggested that the applicants resolve the issues with DPW and then come back at the next meeting. Continued until April 21, 1998. Continued: Berrington Estates - definitive subdivision Ms. Colwell stated she informed DPW about the issues presented to the Board regarding Bear Hill's drainage. Mr. Rowen stated that it is in Mr. Chessia's opinion that the Berrington Estates drainage conforms to the Town rules and regulations and to the DEP Storm water management regulations. Kerry McCollister of 206 Dale Street, stated that he still has a backyard that is full of water and Bearhill's runoff is a problem. He stated that the Town has an obligation to protect the abutters. Elmer Pease stated that Berrington Estates runoff would not effect them. Ms. Colwell stated that Mr. Chessia did say that if the beaver dam backed up enough water on the site it could affect the detention pond however the situation is remote. DPW and ConCom are addressing the beaver dam issue. Ms. Colwell stated that the applicants have met all requirements for Planning Board. Eric Heyland went over drainage with the Board. Mr. Mahoney asked where they stand with the variance. Mr. Pease 1 0 2 stated that they have a ZBA meeting scheduled for April 14, 1998 and are hoping for a decision. Ms. Colwell stated that the Planning Board cannot make a decision until the Zoning Board has rendered their decision therefore, the Planning Board will need an extension for the Board to make a decision. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to grant an extension for the Board to make a decision until April 24, 1998. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing and direct staff to draft a decision pending a decision by the ZBA. Lot 1 Dale Street - watershed special permit Ms. Colwell stated that there are no remaining issues with this filing. Ms. Colwell stated that the Board cannot issue a decision until the ZBA grants a variance. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to close the Public hearing and direct staff to draft a decision pending a decision by the ZBA. Forest View Estates - definitive plan Ms. Colwell stated that DPW sent a letter listing proposed conditions for the Planning Board to put in their decision. Mr. Rowen stated that it is 91-lot subdivision and they can't tie in to the sewer until the Glenwood sewer problem is resolved. Mr. Rowen stated that the sewer design in Rt. 114 is O.K. per DWP. Mr. Laudani stated that there would be no additional tie-ins until the problems are resolved. Mr. Laudani stated that a temporary by-pass would be constructed to help the Glenwood Street situation. Mr. Laudani stated that any approval tonight would be conditioned through D.E.P. Mr. Rowen stated that he does not want the applicant to start building the homes or the road until the sewer problem is resolved. Mr, Laudani stated that no one is going to construct anything until the problem is resolved. Mr. Nardella stated that the decision should state that no on site construction could occur until the sewer is complete. Mr. Rowen asked if, the Town gets a consent decree, does that permit allow them to tie into the existing sewer. Mr. Laudani stated that it might allow him to construct but, not tie in. Mr. Rowen stated that the applicant can construct the offsite sewer with a conditional permit but, onsite sewer cannot start until the applicant can get building permits. Mr. Rowen stated that once the decision is rendered and the applicant has building permit rights he can accumulate the eligibility for building permits even if they can't start construction. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing. Walnut Ridge - definitive subdivision John Soucy of Merrimack Engineering and Tom Laudani were present to represent Walnut Ridge. Mr. Laudani stated that this is a 10 lot subdivision that conforms to the subdivision regulations and is zoned under the R-2 zoning district. Mr. Laudani state that they received a letter from Mr. Chessia dated 4/2/98 stating that they are in compliance. Mr. Soucy stated that all the drainage the applicant submitted has worked. Mr. Soucy stated that they have made some changes to the plan and are j planning to leave the right of way lines and relocate two ponds. Mr. Nardella asked how big the 3 / ponds were. Mr. Soucy stated that one is 30' x40' and 70'x40'. Mr. Soucy stated that he has not had a definitive review from D.P.W. on the access to the ponds. Mr. Soucy stated that the applicant added a 10' wide natural looking path with a wooden bridge extending from the end of the subdivision roadway through Town owned land to Johnson Street, Mr. Rowen asked if the path would be covered with stone dust or wood chips as it will be used a lot. Mr. Soucy stated that ConCom would like the path to look as natural as possible so they would prefer it to be simply cleared. Mr. Mahoney asked over whose property is the trail on. Mr. Soucy stated that the trail would go over the future owners land and then over Town property. Easements will be granted to the Town. Mr, Soucy went over the revised plans with the Board. Mr. Laudani stated that they have hired Michael Weinmeyer, a Land Planner. Ms. Colwell stated that when you drive down Cricket Lane it should not look like a new subdivision. Mr, Rowen suggested that they meet with DPW and come back with the landscape plans. Mr, Rowen also stated that the backyards are still very minimal. Mr. Laudani stated that they are planning on putting 4' terrace walls in the back of the properties. Ms. Colwell asked what the highest retaining wall is. Mr. Soucy stated that the highest wall is 7 1/z' high. An unidentified abutter asked if there are ponds around town that she could look at to get a sense of what the ponds will look like. Mr. Laudani stated that he would take her around and show what they will look like. The abutter also stated that the neighborhood is opposed to having sidewalks. Mr. Rowen stated that the Board has the opportunity to install sidewalks here which will create a walking path from Summer Street to Johnson Street, Continued until April 21, 1998. Boston Ski Hill - definitive subdivision Jim Devellis of Devellis Associates was present to represent Boston Ski Hill. Ms. Colwell stated that there are no major issues. Mr. Rowen asked when they plan on coming in for a final project, Mr. Devellis stated that he does not know Mr. Dunn sold the property and he has not spoken to the new owner about it. Mr. Rowen stated that Rt. 114 has the potential to be widened and questioned if it was to be widened how many feet would it be from the road to the end of the cul-de-sac. W. Devellis stated that it would be about 60' - 70'. Henry Fink of Turnpike Street, asked questions regarding the lot lines. Mr. Angles asked if they would eventually be tying into sewer. Ms. Colwell stated that they would have the same stipulations in their decision as Forestview. On a motion by Ms, Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing and direct staff to draft a decision. Between 187 & 211 South Bradford Street -„watershed special permit Ms. Colwell stated that the applicant submitted revised plans. The applicant requested a continuance until the April 21, 1998 meeting. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney seconded by Mr. Simons the board voted unanimously to grant a continuance to April 21, 1998. 4 Lot 2A Orchard Hill Road - site plan review Steve Webster of Bay Hill L,C.C. and Steve Foster of Dutton& Garfield were present to represent Lot 2A Orchard Hill Road. Ms. Colwell stated that she does not have any input from DPW concerning the cul-de-sac. Mr. Webster stated that there is an 18" pipe that drains off the site and Mr. Barker has submitted a letter stating that is was O.K. Ms. Colwell stated that we need an easement for this and not just a letter. Ms. Colwell went over the two-foot separation with the Board. Ms. Colwell stated that they need to add erosion control to the plan.. Mr. Simons asked what buffers the sides of the property because it is very close to a residential area. Mr. Webster stated that there is about a 1.,000 feet between the residential area. Mr. Rowen stated that we can put it in the decision that once the clearing on the site is done we can see what kind of buffer is needed. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing. Lots 4 & 5 Flagship Drive&Willow Street - site plan review Frank Montero of MHF Design was present to represent Flagship Drive. Mr. Montero went over a couple of outstanding issues that Mr. Chessia had and over the erosion control with the Board. Ms. Colwell stated that they had no outstanding issues. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing. Decisions: Forest View Estates - definitive lan On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to approve the decision for Forest View Estates as amended. Lot 2A Orchard Hill Road - site plan review On a motion by Mr, Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to approve the decision for Lot 2A Orchard Hill Road as amended. Lots 4 & 5 Flagship Drive&Willow Street - site plan review On a motion by W. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to approve the decision for Lots 4 & 5 Flagship Drive &Willow Street as amended. Adjournment: On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr, Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.