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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-01-21 Planning Board Minutes DRAFT Approved by Planning Board On -- OW Planning Board Meeting January 21, 2003 Members Present: John Simons, Chair of Planning Board George White oft Rick Nardella (Arrived at 7:15PM) :r Felipe Schwartz(Arrived at 7:20PM) Alberto Angles u� Staff Present: Debbie Wilson, Planning Assistant Discussions: Meeting opened at 7:09PM Thomas Properties LLC Chris Huntress representing Thomas Properties, LLC presented the plans and asked for support of his project to rezone 1003 Osgood Street from Residential l to Commercial. John Simons indicated the project was a good idea, but needs more work. John Simons suggested the possibility of an overlay zone rather than rezoning the property. Rick Nardella asked if they had an occupant in mind. Chris stated that Minco was interested in this property. Alberto Angles indicated that this was brought up to the board before and asked what was different this time in the proposed plan. Chris said this was a better thought out plan. Alberto Angles feels a zoning change in the watershed area should be scrutinized carefully. Rick.Nardella asked Chris why he was keeping the existing structure. John Simons stated the property is of historical value and was approximately 150 years old. Felipe Schwarz said he also wanted to make sure the watershed area was protected. John Simons said he would want covenants if this were to be approved. John Simons suggested a one-hour workshop to continue discussion of this project. Chris Huntress was asked to call Debbie Wilson, Planning Assistant to make an appointment in which the workshop could be set up. Fire Chief— Wireless Antenna Discussion The Fire Department received a$31,000 grant to put a satellite receiver in at Sutton Hill Nursing Home. It would be placed on the second floor in the electrical room.. The antenna is approximately 3' by 7' tall and black in color. The Fire Department wants to be the applicant. Sutton Hill has given the Fire Department permission to do this and supports the wireless antenna. This antenna will help the "dead spots" and improve the quality of Fire Department response. Planning Board Minutes January 21, 2003 Page 1 of 5 DRAFT Approved by Planning Board Onj-il John Simons along with all of the other board members have no problem with the proposal and told Bill to proceed for the permit. Heritage Estates Bond Release Debbie Wilson, Planning Assistant read the letter to the board fi-om the DPW regarding the Heritage Estates Bond Release. David representing Heritage was present. Alberto asked about remaining bond drainage money. It was stated by David that the drains were all set, but DPW wants to wait until spring to be sure. Sidewalks are complete and need to be regarded. Motion to approve by John Simons, 2"`t by Rick Nardella—All in favor, motioned carried Public Hearing Meeting opened at 7:40PM Lot 13C Duncan Drive Access other than frontage Special Permit, Common Driveway Special Permit Howard Speicher is representing the Barbagallo family. He states that this was before the board in 2001 and they have decided to pursue this again at this time. This family has lived in this area since the 80's. They need to make a common driveway due to wetland issues. Only a utility trench is required around the wetlands. According to Mr. Speicher a form A was approved in 1982. Rick Nardella asked about the requirements. They have 150-foot frontage instead of 175-foot frontage. John Moore that is also assisting the Barbagallo family said he spoke to Tim at VHB and was currently waiting for feedback. John Simons read the recommendation by the Fire Department. They requested a sprinkler system for both the proposed home and the existing home. The Fire Chief, Bill spoke and said he felt it was it was important in case there was a delay reaching one of the homes due to the common driveway. The applicant felt it was unreasonable for the existing home, but reasonable for the new home since it would be new construction. John Simons felt this should be held over until the February 4th meeting so that they could see the VHB comments. The entire board was in agreement. Peachtree Definitive Subdivision/Rea St. Michael Rosati from Marchionda&Associates represented Peachtree. He passed out a letter to the board and discussed the Definitive Subdivision issues. This document has been added to the permanent Peachtree file. He feels all of the issues requested by the Planning Board have been addressed. The detention pond waiver was requested that so that they do not have to minimize the thickness of the burm. Felipe Schwarz questioned Planning Board Minutes January 21, 2003 Page 2 of 5 DRAFT Approved by Planning Board On the landscape plans. John Simons would like to see the landscaping on the plans, but not bond it. Felipe Schwarz agreed with John Simons. Rick Nardella asked how much landscaping is required. Gerry Lynn Darcy steeped up and addressed the board. She said street trees would be planted first. She said they do not want to be locked in to a certain amount of plantings since each house lot will vary. John Simons would like to see more detail on the plans. Gerry Lynn does not want to have a potential problem with a buyer of the lot that could hold them to the exact number of plantings indicating on the lot. Rick Nardella suggested a"typical planting plan" be presented to the board. Chris Huntress said he would see that this request is taken care of Felipe Schwarz would like to see if there is anyway the right of way could be made wider. He feels it could cause potential traffic problems. This right away has been approved and the applicant feels it is acceptable. Mike Rosati and Felipe Schwarz discussed the retaining wall. Felipe requested to see a color plan to indicate entrance and elevation. Rick Nardella said it should be made clear that the town is not responsible for trash pick up on the private road. Gerry Lynn Darcy addressed the board and asked if the environmental report could be filed monthly instead of weekly. Felipe Schwarz feels it should stay weekly until the slope work can be done. Rick Nardella inquired about stabilizing the lots. Tom Sawyer, Engineer addressed the Planning board and indicated the roadway would go in first and then they would cut trees and grade the lots. Gerry Lynn Darcy asked for a surety bond instead of a cash request. John Simons said they would take that under consideration. Rick Nardella said a bond is needed that is acceptable to the Planning Department. Alberto inquired about the retention area. Per Michael Rosati he said the detention area would be maintained by DPW. Rick Nardella asked if any plantings would be placed around the Detention area. Chris Huntress indicated that it is part of the landscaping plan. Felipe Schwarz wants clarification of the landscaping issues John Simons would like this held open until the February 4th meeting. Gerry Lynn Darcy representing Peachtree Development presented the board with an extension until February 15t Motion to extend the time for a decision until February 1st by Rick Nardella, 2"d by Alberto Angles—All in favor, motioned carried 10 Commerce Way, Car Wash Facility, Site Plan Special Permit Jim Comeau, Hancock engineering represented 10 Commerce Way. Ile provided the board with a water management letter, This letter will be placed in the 10 Commerce Way file. Rich Nardella asked what the typical water usage per car would be. Mr. Comeau said 9 gallons per car. Reclaim is 3 gallons via the reclaim system. Rick Planning Board Minutes January 21, 2003 Page 3 of 5 DRAFT Approved by Planning Board On L Nardella asked how many cars could be washed per minute. Jim said it appears 90 cars per minute according to the water management letter. Jim said he just got this water management letter and he did not have time to take a good look at it himself. He also claimed he just received a letter from DPW from September today. Debbie Wilson in Planning stated she faxed the letter to Mr. Comeau at his request Tuesday morning, but we have no evidence that the applicant did not receive the original letter in September. Jim Comeau said that the VHB comments are still pending and he has not received them therefore he is requesting an extension. John Simons asked if there was a traffic study completed. Me Comeau said he would have a traffic study by next meeting. He said he would like this up and running by late spring, early summer. John Simons requested an extension to March I't, 1" by Rick Nardella, 2"d by George White. This is a 4 to I vote. Alberto Angles voted no. 530 Turnpike Street Site Plan Special Permit Dick Landry, Landry Architect is the architect representing John MeGary for 530 Turnpike Street. He is asking for an approval tonight. He feels he has answered all of the planning board questions. He also feels he has answered all of the questions Mr. Bob Nicetta presented to him. He stated he goes before the Zoning Board on February 11"'. He discussed reducing the office space if it meant being approved. Applicant claims a shared parking if the tenant is retail would be a great option. Rick Nardella asked him to point out on the plans how he determined the amount of parking spaces. Felipe Schwartz would Re a cross roads on the plan. Rick Nardella said he is fine with setbacks. Rick asked about potential retailer and Dick Landry said a custom blind company is a possibility. The applicant discussed the issues brought up by the Zoning Board and said he will address all of their questions at the meeting. The applicant and John Simons addressed the issue of how traffic will be impacted and Rick Nardella stated that the Planning Board would not request a traffic study at this time. John Simons questioned if a right turn only out of the first exit would help traffic. Rick Nardella agreed that the right turn is more reasonable. Alberto Angles would like to see crossroads on the plans. John Simons asked about formal snow removal plans. The applicant submitted a grant of parking easement to the board. A copy will be placed in the applicants file. John Simons requested landscaping plans and he said he would like to see the types of plantings. John Simons has requested to close this at this time until further questions are answered at the next meeting, February 4th. Wallace & Seville Subdivision John Simons asked for the extension letter to be reworded, but said to accept the extension for March 1, 2003 Planning Board Minutes January 21, 2003 Page 4 of 5 DRAFT Approved by Planning Board On--,Jn Motion to accept the Planning Board Minutes January 22,2002 through December 17`', 2002 Motion to approve by Rick Nardella, 2"d by George White—All in favor, motioned carried John Simons said he would not be at the February 18t" meeting. Felipe Schwarz said he would not be at the March 1 It" meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:55PM UpCOnlln Meeting: February 4, 2003 Planning Board Minutes January 21, 2003 Page 5 of 5