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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-12-02December 2, 1974 - Monday Regular Meeting The PLANNING BOAP~D held its regular meeting on Monday evening, December 2, 1974, at 7:30 P.N. in the Town Office Meeting Room. The following members were present and vo~ing: William Chepulis, Chairman; Fritz Ostherr, Vice Chairman; William N. Salemme, Clerk; Paul R. Lamprey and John J. Monteiro. There were'12 visitors present, Nr. Ostherr mdc a mstion to accept the minutes of the October 7, 1974 meeting. Mr. Mon- teiro seconded and the vstewasunanimous. Mr. Joseph B~rbagallo, develope~was present. A letter from Mr. Bargagallowas readwhich requested a partial release of bank passbook in the amount of $17,~10 to be reduced to $5,500. The Highway Surveyor's letter of November 29, 1974 was 'also read. Mr. Nonteirc made a motion that we approve the recommendation of the Highway Surveyor and approve the amount stated in Barbagallo's letter of $5,500. Also, set a date for completion of work by July 1, ~975. Mr. Ostherr seconded and the vote was unanimous. A,letter is to be sent to the Arlington Trust Co. advising of the action of the BOARD. to endorse the plan and seconded by Mr. M0nteiro. The vote was unanimous. Anna Donahue: Board to sign for recording purposes. A moti°n was made by Mr. Ostherr PRESCOTT ST. TOWNEOUSE CC~PLW0~: Mr. John J. Willis, Attorney, represented Mr. Hughes and stated that he would, at this time, be willing to post a money bond to cover all the things that have not been done. Mr. WilIis said he was here to go through a dry run to get the BOAED'S feelings on a-money bond and a Further problem of putting the one-acre parcel back into the whole complex plan. Mr. Chepulis stated that our main Concern in previous discussion was security on ultimate completion of the plan as approved. Also, releasing 4 lots of a parcel of many lots which might ,leave the Town essentially~holding the bmg." We would like to see some verification from both the Highway Surveyor and Board of Public Works that the proposed contractor's estimate is adequate. Mr. Willis requested being placed on the Agenda for the nex~ meeting and letters from both departments will be coming through. There are' tWO steps that have to be taken: 1) substituting surety for the covenant and 2) signing form A. Mr. Monteiromade a motion toput this on the ne~t Agenda with the above suggestions and make a final decision at the next meeting. Mr. Ostherr seconded and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Hughes apologized to the BOARD for his short temper at the last meeting. He went out to clear up the question of the swail and stated tb~t the water is running down and building up a pocket and going down the road. He feels that when he opens it up it will all run onto the property. S~T.k~ GAP~S - Chester Sullivan: A letter was read from the Highway Surveyor. Mr. Sullivan is requesting a release of covenant in lieu of a bond and Mr. Cyr recommends $11,0OO. Mr. Ostherr made a motion December 2, 1974 - cont. that the BOARD allow Mr. Sullivan to substitute a bond for the covenant with a comple- tion date of December ~, ~975 and Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion. Mr. Cyr said he has.no right to interject, but the Board of. Public Works Commented that the water system that has been put in was done by a reputable concern. The vote was taken on the motion and it was unanimous. Chester Sullivan submitted bank passbook in the amount of $11,000 and the release forms. Frank Gelinas stated tha~ in regard to this release and on behalf of theBoard of Health, one of the requirements is that they obtain a permit on the septic tank systems. The bond release should not include the Board of Health restriction. CANTEEBURY ~LLAGE: Paul Lamprey spoke for the Subdivision Control Subcommittee and requested opening it up fo~-di~c~ssie~due ~ ~he many questions involved. Regarding sheet ~ of the plans, comme~t~ ~ N~; 'OY~lso the Conservation Commissxou, wxth regard to the soil survey, were discussed. Mr. Gelinas stated that he has not done a watershed study or a soil survey because it is not his policy at the preliminary plan stage. Mr. 0stherr feels that the soil survey and drainage problem is really&t the builder's risk. The PLANNING BOARD will exercise their right to roads, building construction, etc. Letter from the Police Chief read and it seems as though what he is referring to is the TOPICS intersection. They have no input as to development because ~this was not in the works at the time cf the Pavlow Report. Mr. Lamprey and Mr. Ostherr would like to break Leyden St. through, but have not talked to the Police Chief about this as yet. Frank Gelinas stated, he seriously disagrees with allowing traffic from this community to spread out. He would rather see proper circulation to the intersection at the TOPICS intereection. Also, this will be a self-contained conmmmity. Opposition was voiced byNrs. Edward Emtonand Joseph Narchand concerning the traffic on Peter St. and Brewster and the drainage, respectively. Bud Cyrq[uestioued whether or not the roads should be 30 ft. and not 26 ft. Mr. Gelinas felt that this encourages speeding and on-street parking. The ~ulxlivision Control Subcommittee to meet with Mr. Gelinas ~nd the Police and Fire Chiefs on Wed., Dec. 4, 197~to discuss the traffic problem. BOARD 0FAPPEALS DECISIONS: Decisions on Harold & Beverly Whipple, Anna Donahue and Christopher Adams were all read and acknowledged. DISCUSSION - ADMINISTRATIVE QUE~TION OF 3-MEMBER VOTE: The Board was n~t prepared to discuss it at this time and tabled the matter. BEN OSGOGD - RALEIGH TAVERN NORTH: A request dated December 2, 1974 in reference to Rmleigh Tavern North bond reduction to $1,000. Nr. Osgood stated that all the miscellaneous things B~ve been done and he thought it was $1,000. Now, Mr. Cyr says he wants $1,500 to get the job done. Ben Osgood said he would go hack to Merrimack Paving to get the money. Mr. 0stherr made a motion to reduce the surety on Raleigh Tavern North to $~,500. Mr. Lamprey seconded and the vote was unanimous. December 2, 1974 - cont. NISCELLANEOUS MATTERS: Letter from the Advisory Committee w~s'read. The Budget is due by January 10, 1975. The Administrative Subcommittee to take this and advise %he BOARD by the January meeting. Earth Removal Committee : Mr. Salemme reported that he had designated a December meeting and had to change it from the 3r~ to the 5th due to a Selectmen's meeting. Discussed talking to Mr. Willis about coordinating the Meeting Room. The meeting adjourned at 10 P,M. ,7~ ~ '~~~~-- ~-- irman (wini~m re%ary '~' (~ilda-Blackstock)