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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-04-29 Planning Board Minutes Planning Board Meeting Department of Public Works April 29, 1999 Members Present: Joseph V. Mahoney and Alberto Angles, Associate Member was present. John Simons, Clerk arrived at 7:25 p.m. Richard Nardella arrived at 7:50 p m. Richard Rowen, Chairman, arrived at 8:30 p.m. William Scott, Director of Community Development and Heidi Griffin, Town Planner were also present. Alison Lescarbeau, Vice Chairman was absent. John Simons was acting'Chairman due to Richard Rowen arriving late. Endorsement: SAiLeMay - Form J Dan Bailey was present to represent the Elias's for Saile Way, Mr. Bailey went over the letters from D.P.W. and the Planning Department. Mr. Bailey went over the fist of items that are being bonded. Mr. Bailey stated that they still don't have closure on the sidewalk fund. Mr. Bailey stated that there were,never any street trees on the plans. Mr. Bailey stated that we had bank financing to do the road but the money is gone. Bill Scott stated that he has a letter from Tim Willett stating that the bond should be $41,748, Mr. Simons asked what the amount of the bond is excluding the sewer mitigation fees. Mr. Scott stated that it would be$33,300. Mr. Bailey stated that the granite bounds were$4,000. Mr. Simons stated that we would bond for the total amount less the D.P.W. mitigation fees. Mr. Bailey asked how do we get closure on the sidewalk fund. Mr. Simons stated that he would like to speak about that when more Board members are present. On a motion y Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to endorse the Form-J and set the bond at $29,300. Discussion: 70 Elag&lu �p Drive—site_plan review waiver Pharm-Eco was looking for a waiver from site plan review because they were not expanding their second floor by any more than 2,000 square feet. The Board wanted to make sure that they did not exceed the noise levels over the required 10 decibels. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board agreed to waiver the site plan review for 70 Flagship Drive subject to the noise requirements. Turnpike Street ,-PLaza site plareview waiver The Jasmine Plaza association members were present to speak on behalf of the waiver. The applicants stated that it is just a change of use. They would like to put in a Karate Studio. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to waive the site plan review for Jasmine Plaza. Continued: Osgood Street—Forgetta Property Dan Forgetta was present to represent the rezoning. Mr. Forgetta stated that they would like to amend their petition. Mr. Forgetta stated that there is no one to continue the farming business. Mr. Forgetta showed the Board the plan showing the amendments. Mr. Nardella asked if in the B-1 zoning district would they be affected by the setbacks. Mr. Scott stated no. Mr. Simons asked if they sold the farm would you then continue to sell the houses. Mr. Forgetta stated no. Mr. Simons asked if the rest of the property is zoned Industrial. Mr. Scott stated yes. Mr. Simons stated that they really have an interesting piece of property. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles, the board voted unanimously to allow the applicants to amend their petition and recommend favorable action. Atlantic Realty Trust Dominic Scalise was present to represent Atlantic Realty Trust. Mr. Scalise stated that Mr. McGregor would like to pull his property off the article because it would then make his lot non-conforming. Mr. Scott stated that there is still a significant amount of property that will be rezoned. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles,the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on the modification and the withdrawal of Mr. McGregor's property. Public Hearings(7:30 p.m.) New: Rezo a Rt. 114—HqjjgLpropQ Mr.Nardella read the legal notice. Mr. Scott went over the location of the property on the Ariel map. Mr.Nardella stated that Bill Scott, Scott Hajar and himself had a meeting discussing this rezoning and it went very well. The Board went over the plan. Donald Cresiteli stated that he has concerns with his property not being re-zoned. Mr. Simons stated that we couldn't do anything right now because there is no petition. Mr. Simons stated that he should keep in touch with Bill Scott. On a motion by Mr.Nardella, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action for the rezoning of Rt. 114 (Hajar Property). Decisions: Calf Pasture—definitive su ivision On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to approve the definitive subdivision decision for Calf Pasture as amended. 2 Rea Street- common drive On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded Mr. Nardella, the Board voted unanimously to approve the decision as amended for the common drive special permit for Rea Street common drive. Foxwood-Review of file material Mr. Rowen stated that the only thing that he saw on the memo that was waived was the streetlights. Ms. Griffin stated that the two lights on switch back road weren't there but the other lights were there. Mr. Rowen stated that this was something extra we told them not to do. Mr. Scott asked how we should inform the abutters when this topic is going to be on the agenda. Mr.Nardella stated that we've been told by D.P.W. that we don't have the capacity to maintain the lights. Mr. Scott read the July 22, 1998 letter from Ms. Colwell. Mr.Nardella asked if we are plowing and picking up the trash in the subdivision. Mr. Scott stated that we were. Mr. Nardella stated that this is the way the homeowners are trying to get back at the developer. Mr. Simons stated that our view is to put it on the agenda and get the people back in and tell them the only thing this Board waived was the switch backlights. Mr.Nardella suggested that we write a letter because these homeowners are not going to go away. Mr. Scott stated that the developer has not had an environmental monitor send correspondence since 1997. Mr. Nardella asked if we have a list that says what is supposed to be completed at the subdivision. Mr. Scott stated that we still don't have a landscape plan. Mr. Scott stated that the Conservation Department is not issuing a certificate of compliance because the drainage is not working and the detention basin and the wetlands are silting. Mr. Scott stated that there has been extensive tree cutting, which results in more flow into the streets. Mr. Rowen stated that we could insist they put the trees tack. Mr. Scott stated that at the last Selectmen's meeting the Selectmen suggested that we should get an outside consultant to review the site. Mr. Simons stated that we should wait until the comments have been reviewed. .A.djourmment: On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. 3