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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-01-22 Planning Board MinutesPlanning Board Meeting January 22, 2002 Members Present: Staff Present: John Simons, Chairman Alberto Angles, Vice Chairman Richard Nardella, Clerk (7:45) Richard Rowen Felipe Schwarz Jacki Byerley, Interim Assistant Town Planner Heidi Griffin, Community DeVelopment Director Discussions: 492 Sutton Street-Hangar-Site Plan Waiver Mr. Bill McLeod informed the Planning Board that no increase in impervious area would be created. The proposed use will not be more intensive that what is used. There will be no landscaping and the proposal is not visible from the street. Mr. McLeod had spoken with the Fire Inspector and the Inspector indicated that the hangar should be equipped with a heat detector alarm system. Mr. Simons stated that all other hangars at the airport had come for site plan review and felt that this item should have a public hearing to give everyone a chance to comment on the proposal. Mr. McLeod stated that the bylaw had the provisions in it for a waiver request. Mr. Rowen stated that when .the waiver provision was placed in the bylaw the intent was for minor changes or change of use for an existing building. Mr. Angles agreed that the public should be given the opportunity to comment. Mr. McLeod requested that the Planning Board waive the outside consultant review. Mr. McLeod stated that he would provide confu'mation that no additional runoff will occur. Mr. Simons stated that the applicant should receive in writing from the Fire Department their requirements. Berrington Estates-Bond Establishment Mr. Angles motioned to ESTABLISH a bond for Berrington Estates Subdivision for $139,700, 2na by Mr. Schwarz, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion. Windldst Fmms Ms. Byerley informed the Planning Board that the applicant requested that the bond release be taken off the agenda. Ms. Byerley informed the Planning Board that the applicant had stated that street trees were not depicted on the original plan and felt that he did not need to place the trees. A memo had been received from DPW in regards to the street trees, that they were expected to be placed unless a waiver was received from the Planning Board. Ms. Byerley informed the Planning Board that the original decision had not waived the requirement. Mr. Simons stated that the subdivision roles and regulations stated that street trees were to be planted therefore the developer was responsible for planting the trees before the street could be accepted. Public Hearings: 1939 Great Pond Road-Watershed Special Permit Attorney Dom Scalise informed the Planning Board that Mr. Frank Ragonese had purchased the property in 1985. The applicant had gone before the Conservation Commission and determined the wetlands in the back of the property. The Zoning Board of Appeals had granted a dimensional variance along with a variance for work within the Non-Disturbance Zone of the Watershed Protection District. Mr. Simons stated that the placement of the proposed dwelling would make the lot more conforming that before. Mr. Denis Unger, engineer for the applicant, stated that the existing dwelling has a stone foundation. The house is on town sewer and water. Mr. Unger informed the Planning Board that the proposed dwelling would have to be constructed prior to the razing of the existing dwelling. Mr. Simons questioned why use a gravel driveway? Mr. Unger stated that the state recommends a gravel driveway at the location. Mr. Simons questioned the roof mn off?. Mr. Unger stated that the mn off would go to the rear of the property at a recharge system with plastic set in stone, which should handle 1' rain within the chambers. Mr. Angles questioned why the house is placed so close to the from of the property? Mr. Unger stated that with the wetlands to the rear of the property the Conservation Commission would only allow the house to be placed there. Mr. Nardella motioned to CLOSE the Public Hearing for 1939 Great Pond Road and instructed staff to draft a decision for the next Planning Board meeting, 2na by Mr. Rowen, voted 5-0 in favor of the motion. Continued Public Hearings: Boston Hill Condominiums-Site Plan Special Permit Mr. Huntress informed the Planning Board that they had received no further comments from VHB. Mr. Huntress stated that 30 visitor parking spaces had been added to the plans. Mr. Huntress passed out a draft of the covenant with the age restriction and maintenance agreement. Attorney Brain Levy stated that within the age restriction has the relevant housing laws, children under 18 will not be able to clog the school system. Mr. Nardella questioned the road being private and restricting the residents from petitioning for trash pick up. Attorney Levy stated that he has placed everything that is legally possible. Mr. Nardella stated that there should be some way in the deed to restrict them from the town trash pick up. Attorney Levy stated he would look into it. Mr. Rowen stated that the restriction should mn in perpetuity. Attorney Levy stated he would look into it. Ms. Byerley requested that it be placed in the maintenance that the Planning Department will be informed when the project owners hand the restrictions over to the condominium trustees. Mr. Nardella questioned how many units would be sold before the condominium trustees took over? Attorney Levy stated that hadn't been determined yet. Mr. Angles questioned the booster pump station? Mr. Rosati stated that the pump station was planned in accordance with DPW requirements. Mr. Angles questioned with the additional parking spaces what would happen with the snow? Mr. Rosati stated that the snow would be placed behind the parking spaces or hauled off site. Mr. Angles stated that the plans have not stamped by a Geotechnical engineer. Mr. Huntress stated it must have been an oversight and would be remedied. Mr. Rosati stated that finger drains are being placed to eliminate any obvious bleeding and outlet pipes locations are for guidance for the contractor. Mr. Angles stated that a certificate of design for the retaining walls should be submitted. Mr. Rosati stated that before they are built a drawing could be submitted for review. Mr. Rowen stated that the phasing documents and plans should be incorporated into the decision. The public had no comments. Mr. Rowen motioned to EXTEND the time for the Planning Board to issue a decision until March 15, 2002, 2°~ by Mr. Angles, voted 5-0 in favor of the motion. Mr. Nardella motioned to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Boston Hill Condominiums Site Plan Special Permit, 2na by Mr. Rowen, voted 5-0 in favor of the motion. Mr. Rowen motioned to ADJOURN the Planning Board Meeting of January 22, 2002 at 8:30 p.m., 2na by Mr. Nardella, voted 5-0 in favor of the motion.