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by the Town or the State. If necessary he could develop along Salem Street for at
least two years. There is enough land to make into lots along the roadway first
which would probably take a couple of years and then develop the interior land when
the Board has more definite future planninginmind.
BEN OSGOOD:
Mr. Osgood met with the Board to discuss several bonds that had been filed
with the kkaBoard and the releasing of the same. One of the bonds is~68707 in
the amount of $1800 upon which the work has been completed and is okay to release
and close out. The insurance company had sent a form to the Board to complete and
return which the Board will do. This bond was for work on Coachman's Lane.
The other is bond~87~,l, on Woodcrest Drive. Mr. Osgood said the work has been
completed and it should be released.
Mr. Burke made a motion to release both bonds. Mr. Keirstead seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous.
Morningside: Mr. Osgood discussed the Morrdngside subdivision and the agree-
ments made with Mr. Nicetta as to what ~ork should be done. He would like to comply
with the requests but he doesn't agree with what Mr. Nicetta says about the thick-
ness of the hot-top. He thinks the roadway is all right the way it is, and that
the thickness is O.K.
Sidewalks: Mr. Osgood then discussed the requirement by th~ Board of sidewalks
on one side of the roadway for his Raleigh Tavern Estates subdivision. He said most
of the people don't want the sidewalks, that they would rather have a grassed area.
A discussion was held as to proper drainage, etc. The Board was agreeable if he
finished off the area properly, drainage, etc.
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Mrj Keirstead spoke about the numerous calls he had, csl~ls to the office, etc.
that no appointments were made from each precinct; none were appointed from precincts
1 and 2. He thoug~the Board should consider making two more appointments in order
that each precinct would be covered.
Mr. Monteiro made a motion to appoint Mrs. Virginia Donovan, 63 Elmcrest Rd. ~ as
the precinct 2 representative. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and the vote was
%brAanfu~ous.
Mr. Keirstead made a motion to appoint Mitchell Start, 6~ Second St., as the precinct
1 representative. Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
ADMINISTRATION SUB-COMMITTEE:
Mr. Keirstead and Mr. Montei~o had discussed the fact that in the Scope of
Services it says the consultant is to be involved with the Planning Advisory Comm.
He will write up a set of standards for the board's consideration. He should be
involved in the preparation.
Mr. Keirstead explained that Mr. Scarborough, Raleigh Tavern Lane, who had appeared
at the Board's previous meeting complaining about a drainage problem, Just happens
to be located in a low spot, that the area is a natural trough and is in his back yard.
There are no pipes across Farnum St. that affect him. It does not affect the Plann/~
Board-it is probably the developer's problem.~//~//~
The ~ting adjourned at lO:&5 P,M. ~.~~ Chairman
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Tuesday - May 12, 1970
Special Meeting
The PLANNING BOARD held a special meeting on Tuesday evening, May 12, 1970 at
7:30 P.M. in the Town Office Building with the following members present and voting:
William Chepulis, Jr., Chairman; John J. Monteiro, Secretary; Robert J. Burke and
Donald N. Keirstead.
This special meeting was called because the office had received the contracts from
the Dept. of Community Affairs for the Planning Consultant under the 701 Program.
The Board members read and discussed the contract, which was dated May 1t, 1970.
There were two minor changes to be made which Mr. Chepulis had already discussed with
Mr. Constantinides, concerning the number of meetings in Phase I (strike out "not to
exceed 9 meetings") and Phase II (strike out "not to exceed 7 meetings").
A bill in the amount of $5~667 was approved by the Board, to cover the local share
of the planning work during Phase I in accordance with the contract; authorized under
Section 7 of Chapter 2BB of Mass. General Laws, and Section 701 of Title VII of the
Housing Act of 195&, as amended.
Mr. Keirstead made a motion to instruct the Chairman to execute the contract with the
necess.ary changes to be made as discussed above. Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous.
JOHN J. McLAY SUBDIVISION:
The Board discussed Mr. Nicetta's letter recommending A" of hot-top and thought
that it was asking too much. Mr. Keirstead suggested a 2" binder and l" finished
coat, making a total of 3". (There are approximately 335 feet of readway)
Mr. Keirstead then made'a motion to approve the subdivision subject to the condition
of 2" binder and l" wearing surface for the roadway, making a total of 3" of hot-top;
and that no buildings can be built without the approval of the Board of Health and
such other usual conditions as are attached to subdivisions; Board of Public Works,
Fire Dept., etc.
Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL SUB-COMMITTEE: ~
Mr. Keirstead reported that' preliminary work has bee~n revising the Subdivision
Control Rules and Regulations. Robert J. Burke is the other member of the committee
and they will both continue working on the revision and report again to the Board.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
WC i - Chairman
AD ~.~ ~ Clerk
Monday - May &, 1970
Regular Meeting
The PLANNING BOARD held their regular meeting on Monday evening, May &, 1970 at
7:30 P.M. in the To~nOffice Building~ith the following members present and voting:
William Chepulis, Jr., Chairman; Charles W. Trombly, Jr., V. Ch.; John J. Monteiro,
Secretary; Robert J. Burke and Donald N. Keirstead.
There were 10 people present for the meeting.
1. Cont. HEARING: John J. McL~- Subdivision:
This hearing was continued from last week because Mr. McLay did not have complete
plans. He presented the plans to the Board which showed contours and profiles as
requested. Mr. McLay said that the roadway would be lower than the highway and that
water will not run onto the highway. Mr. Mc~iLay said he intends to fill in the area
to the rear of his building. A lengthy discussion was held about the dr~inage across
the turnaround from lot #& which is the lot R.C.A. plans to build upon. He also
said some percolation tests have been made. There were no abutters present and there
was no opposition. The filing of a covenant was discussed.
Mr. Keirstead made a motion to take the petition under advisement and send letters to
the Highway Surveyor and Board of Health for reports from them. Mr. Burke amended the
motion to accept the plans and approve the subdivision subject to the approval of the
various departments. Mr. McLay said they have a time limit on the option to R.C.A.,
that May 25th is the deadline.
Mr. Keirstead made a motion t° take the petition under advisement and to send letters
to the Highway Surveyor and Board of Health requestingtheir comments or approval on
the plan and that the subdivision control sub-committee review the reports and make
informal telephone recommendations to the members of the Board for confirmation.
Mr. Trombly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
2. PR~.IMINARY PLANS - Arthur Kent:
Mr. John Callahan, Eng. & Surveyor of John Callahan Associates, Andover, ex-
plained the preliminary subdivision plans to the Board. Mr. Arthur Kent, Johnson
Street, owner of the land was present and Mr. James Champy, the prospective purchaser
was also present. Mr. Callahan explained that the roadway is 750 feet to the turna-
round. He said there is a ~ stone wall along part of the roadway from the
entrance at Johnson Street that they would like to leave in because it is picturesque
and work around it for the entranceway. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the
entrance. Mr. Callahanwill show it more explicitly on a new set of plans. They
discussed the brook and drainage and whether or not it would come under the Hatch
Act. Mr. Chepulis felt that the Hatch Act applies and Mr. Callahan felt that it
didn't. This possibility will be explored further. Another lengthy discussion was
held relative to drainage and catch basins. The Board requested that Mr. Callahan
submit a vicinity map alse. They will contact the Board again when more complete
plans are drawn up.
3. PM~.IMINARY PLANS - George H. Farr:
George Farr met with the Board and showed them a rough preliminary plan of
his land on Salem Street and said he would like to subdivide the area but is in no
particular hurry.to do so. He wanted to discuss what the Board's plans were for
future planning. He said there is land that could be used for conservation purposes