HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-08-04Monday - August 4, 1969
Regular Meeting
The PLANNING BOARD held their regular meeting on Monday evening, August 4,
1969 at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Office Building with the following members present
and voting: William Chepulis, Jr., Chairman; George B. Farley, Charles W.
Trombly, Jr. and Donald N. Keirstead.
There were 18 people present for the meeting.
HEARI~D: Joseph & Pauline Flynn Subdivision.
Mr. Chepulis read the legal notice upon the petition of Joseph and Pauline
Flynn to subdivide a parcel of land containing 20 lots at the intersection of
Boxford and Forest Streets, containing approximately 22 acres and to be called
"Spinning Wheel Estate~'
A discussion was held as to whether or not the meeting should be adjourned
temporarily for any interested persons to attend the special town meeting at the
high school. Mr. Keirstead made a motion to postpone the Flynn hearing until
after the special town meeting and continue with other business. Mr. Farley
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
WHITTIER FARM SUBDIVISION, Arthur Collins.
Atty. John Willis represented the developer and requested the release of
lots 4 and 5; all other lots have been released. Letters were read from the
Board of Public Works, who stated that everything was all right, and the Highway
Surveyor who said he would not approve of the release of lot 4. A lengthy dis-
cussion was held between the Board members, Atty. Willis, Mr. Higginbottom who
owns lot 12 and Mr. Stubbs who owns lot 5, relative to the road conditions,
drainage, surface dr~ns, etc.
Mr. Farley made a motion to take the matter under advisement; Mr. Keirstead
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
FLYNN SUBDIVISION:
At 8:30 P.M. everyone returned from town meeting and the hearing was resumed.
Atty. John J. Lynch represented the petitioners, who were also present. Pre-
liminary plans had been presented to the Board previouslyand several recommendations
end changes were made on the definitive plans, as requested. Several abutters
present discussed some of the wet land in the area and the responsibility of the
developer contacting the Dept. of Natural Resources if'the development is approved.
There would be town water since there is an 8" water main on Boxford Street which
would be extended to the development. Mr. Keirstead made a motion to take the
petition under advisement; Mr. Trombly seconded the motion and the vote was unani-
mous.
BEN OSC~D:
An estimate of a bond on Raleigh Tavern Lane was received from the Highway
Surveyor. The Board discussed the problems the developers are having with Mr.
Nicetta and the Board doesn't like having to be referees. Mr. Keirstead suggested
requiring Mr. Nicetta to put in writing that a proper iuspection has been made.
August 4, 1969 - cont.
Mr. Keirstead made a motion to refer the Raleigh Tavern Estates bond aud letter
from the Highway Surveyor to the Subdivision Committee for clarification and
recommendation from the Highway Surveyor; and rePOrt back to the Board at the next
regular meeting. Mr. Trombly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
PLANNI~ CONSULTANTS:
Mr. Trombly presented several letters, brochures, etc. from various planning
consultants and firms. The board wants to interview at least 5 consultants.
The Board will hold meetings on Monday, August 25th and Wednesday, August 27th in
order to interview the various consultants.
The board discussed the "Initial Housing Element" report which must be submitted
before September 30th in order to qualify for a grant from HUD.
FLYNN SUBDIVISION:
The Board will send letters to the Highway Surveyor, Board of Public Works,
Fire Dept. specifically to request the Highway Surveyor to review the plans and
submit his approval or recommendations for modifications or recommendations and
make a detailed study of the drainage.
The meeting adjourned at ll:OOP.M.
(~i 11 lam Chepuli~)
(Anna Donahue)
Clerk