HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-12-04Monday - December 4, 1967
Regular Meeting
The Planning Board held their regular meeting on Monday eve-~g, De~ember 4, 1967
at 7:30 P.M. in the To~n Office Building Meeting Room. The following members were
present and voting~ ~ll~a~ Chepulis, Jr., Chairman; Robert J. Burke, Vice Chairman;
Howard Gilman, Secretary a~ James M. Barman and George B. Farley.
SUTTON HILL CO. SUBDMSION:
Atty. Edward Oregg appeared before the Board regarding the subdivision of the
extension of Sutton Hill Road. Be explained that a sewer line had been approved at
Town Meeting and that all of the abu.t~ers involved ~ill bear the expenses of
installation, etc., there will be no expense to the Town. He showed a plan of the
sewer line to the Board. They cantt proceed with the installation of the sewer line
until the Town gets some sort of Bond. A covenant was never filed for the subdivision
for which a hearing was held in December of 1966.
Mr. Chepulis read the conditions of the decision and felt that' there was no proble~
to protect the interests of the Town. They c~n ~,~t up a bonding company bond or a
bank book to cover the instal~-tion of municipal services.
Mr. Duffy, B.P4W., gave Sutton Hill Co. an estimate _of $54,000, which should be put
in writing. Now it is up to the developer to provide a bond. The Board agreed as
to this.
MARIAN DRIVE - John Jo Segadelli:
Mr. Segadelli appeared before the Board again regarding the release of his bond
for Marian Drive. The tow~ is holding $6500 for surfacing and bituminous ways. The
bank book is under the Andover Savings Bank.
The letter from the Board of Public Works says everything is installed to their
satisfaction. The letter from the Highway Surveyor lists a number of things that do
not meet with his approval.
After the last meeting, the Board members viewed the street. Mr. Gil-~, Mr. Farley
and Mr. Burke feel that the roadway is in good condition and that the bank book
should he released.
Mr. Chepulis noted a couple of thi~s such as.water not running into a drain, (standing
rater) at the end of the turnaround. Water running past 2 catch basins between the
curve and the turnaround.
Mr. Segadelli explained that snow plow trucks pushed back dirt and caused the de-
pressions. He corrected that condition.
Mr. Gilman mede a motion to re~ease the bond for $6500, as written. Mr. Farley
seconded the motion.
Mr. Chepulis proposed that the Board retain a nominal figure until the corrections
are ~de on the roadway and not release the entire $6500. Mr. Cbepulis requested Mr.
Burke not to vote on the motion ~4_~¢e he is an e~clusive agent for this area amd is
directly involved.
December 4, 1967 - Cont.
Mr. Bannan made a motion to -~nd the first motion and retain the sum of $l~000 and
release $5500.
There was no second to the motion.
A vote was taken on the motien made by Mr. Gilman-to release the entire amount of
$6500.
Mr. Gi?w~ and Mr. Farley voted yes. Mr. Barman passed and ~r. Chepulis voted no.
Mr. Burke could not vote since he was disqualified by the Cheir~n.
A letter ~ be written releasing th~ bank book.
YU~G~BAUER:
Atty. John J. Willis was present to show new plans to the Board of the
Yunggebauer subdivision. The plans show the slope easements and the temporary
tur~round. He said Atty. Eaton will send a letter to the Board requesting an
extension of t~-~ and also get the slope easements to them.
Mr. Barman made a motion to accept the amended plans. Mr. Burke seconded the
motion and the vote was un~n~mov~.
MORNINGSI~:
Ben Osgood appeared before the Board regarding releasing of his covenant A~
replacing it ~-Ith a bond with the amount of work left to be done. He also asked
whether the Board would hold one or two lots, instead of money~ and release the
remainder. He said the lots are worth from $6500 to $8000 per lot.
A discussion was held as to whether the To~n could properly hold land as security.
A check will be made with Town Counsel an~ if he approves, the members give the
Chairman the authority to sign any papers.
A letter will be sent-to Town Counsel for his opinion.
A notice was received from the Deptl of Natural Resources re: George Farr
land filling of pond between Johnson and Farnum Streets. A number of conditions
were listed. This correspondence was noted and filed.
A decision was received from the Board of Appeals sh~ing that the Board he~
denied a variance to Kevin Donovan.
The members discussed the Budget and decided that they ~ ask for more
this year - there have been more expenses and raises in salary.
December 4, 1967 - Cont.
The members discussed roadways. It was suggested that the Board h~re an engineer
to cheek the roadways after they are finished and not leave everything up to the
Highway Surveyor.. A planning engl-eer is needed and the Subdivision R~les and
Regulations should be up-dated.
Mr. Banuan suggested that something should be done about the size of apartment
houses; also home occupation uses.
The Board decided to cae a special meeting on Tuesday, January 2, 1968 for the
purposes of discussing zoning c~_~.~ges, amen&m~nts, etc.
The meeting adjourned at 10$00 P.M.
Chairman
Clerk