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Home My WebLink About1994-08-02Planning Boar4 Meeting Minutes August 2, 1994 Benior Center The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. Members Present Joseph Mahoney, Vice Chairman, Richard Rowen, Clerk and John Daghlian. Richard Nardella arrived at 7:20 p.m. Alison Lescarbeau arrived at 7:50 p.m. John Simons was absent. Also present were Karen Nelson, Director of Planning & Community Development and Anne Marie Tucciarone, Permits Manager. Bonds Christmas Tree Estates - Set Bond Mr. Rowen read a letter from D.P.W. with a recommendation that $31,000 be set for the completion of the subdivision. Mr. Joseph Cristaldi was present. There was a q~estion on what the bond amount included. Mr. Rowen did not want to vote on such a bond if he doesn't know what is included. There are three lots remaining, Lots 146, 147 and 148. will be held until a later Board meeting. Lot 148 Ms. Nelson suggested that the Board release Lots 146 and 147 upon receipt of the $31,000 bond. There was a request that this item be place on the next agenda, August 16, 1994, for an itemized list from D.P.W. on what the bond represents. On a motion by Mr. Daghlian, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to release Lots 146 and 147 from the Covenant, release $8,000 in place of check for $31,000 and hold Lot 148 until the August 16, 1994 meeting. Mr. Nardella arrived at 7:20 p.m. Liberty Hills II - Enforcement Mr. Rowen read a letter from Ms. Colwell regarding granting an extension or pulling the bond. Mr. Rowen said by the next Planning Board meeting the Board must receive a letter stating date of completion. If not, the Board will pull the bond. There was a question if there was enough money to complete the subdivision. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to give the developer till August 16, 1994 to provide a letter stating date of completion, otherwise, the Board will vote at that meeting to pull the bond. Updates by the Chairman and Discussions Osoo Druu Mr. Simons is objecting to the Osco Drug Site Plan Review and his objection are part of the file. Submittal fee on the original application of $1,400 is a concern of the Board. Nadine/Meadowood - Conservation Meetinu Mr. Nardella attended the Conservation Meeting regarding Nadine and Meadowood roadway connection, which entails wetland filling. &uthorilation Form The Chairman signed the form. Alison Lescarbeau arrived at 7:50 p.m. The following members attended the site visit at Watts Regulator, Mr. Mahoney, Ms. Lescarbeau, and Mr. Daghlian. The members concurred that it was an appropriate site for the addition. PhilliDs Common/Meadowood I Update Mr. Laudani was present for the updates. PhilliPS Common The easement was signed and executed by the Rabbitto'$ for the walking path. Remaining is Lot 26 fence, it needs to be moved of the right-of-way. Meadowood I On the tot-lot equipment, D.P.W. has the catalogs in Mr. Perna's Office. By Friday or Monday selected equipment will be ordered. The bus stop is complete. ~ublic Hearinas Leland Property - Definitive Subdivision Mr. Rowen read the legal notice to open the public hearing. The purpose of this application is to create a right-of-way to per~it three (3) driveways off private way. There was a discussion regarding the length of the proposed subdivision road of 160 feet. The Board asked that the developer prepare covenants and deeds for the next Planning Board meeting. Maintenance and the like to be done by owners/users of the dwellings. This is to be clearly delineated in the "Restrictive Covenants". Landscape area around dwellings should be minimized in the non- disturbance zone. The Board went through the July 27, 1994 letter from D.P.W. Outstanding information. Reviewed by D.P.W. Deed restrictions/covenants Review deed/covenants regarding trash pick-up, and plowing roadway/maintenance, Ms. Colwell to draft decision for August 16, 1994 meeting. On a motion by Mr. Daghlian, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to continue the public hearing to August 16, 1994 and review the decision. Watts Regulator Addition - Site Plan Review Mr. Joseph LaGrasse gave the Board a hand out on the proposed addition. Highlights of the presentation: 0 Existing building gross area is approximately 40,800 sq.ft., proposed addition is approximately 15,200 sq. ft. for a total of 56,000 sq. ft. Based on use, Watts Industries will require 133 parking spaces for office and executive employees, 16 spaces for storage, maintenance, receiving production and shop areas. Minimum required under zoning is 149 spaces, proposed plans shows 194. proposed sign will be similar to existing sign on Route 114 lighting will be similar to the existing, supplying 5 new street poles and fixtures, 5 new building mounted fixtures and 4 new sidewalk fixtures ® proposed building floor elevation to coincide with existing lower floor elevation - driveway slope slightly less than 6% landscaping will compliment existing trees and shrubs drainage system planned is combined with the existing drainage system. loop road design on Chestnut Street side (parking lot) used by corporate headquarters - Flagship Drive side will be used by employees A model was shown to the Board. Condition track traffic to access egress by means of Flagship Drive only. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Daghlian, the Board voted to close the public hearing and directed staff to draft decision for the August 16, 1994 meeting. Beeohwood Hill - Definitive Subdivision Mr. Phil Christiansen presented revised plans. The Planning Board reviewed the draft decision. Comments: Condition 7b - b4 eliminated Add to Condition 2 - Site opening bond shall be posted in the amount of $10,000 prior to the start of construction. Add Police detail be provided at applicants expense when Osgood Street is opened up. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to approve the decision as amended. Public Hearinas leadowood III - Definitive subdivision/Special Permit R-$ District Plans locate house at least 25' from resource areas. Roadway connection replication to be split 50/50 with both developers. There is an access issue with Lots 23, 24 and 25, needs to be addressed. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to continue the public hearing to the August 16, 1994 meeting. ~erad Place ~hase ~ The Board reviewed the draft decision. Condition #Se - 12 inch water main - would like it to be a town project with Mr. Janusz contribution of XSWs/ft. Condition #15 - granite curbing to be changed to "sloped" granite curbing. Condition #16 - See wording Condition #18 fill in $ amount - Add include endorsement requirement within 90 days. Intro. change acreage 14.72 2.47 verify that Form A acreage is removed And to reword - The Planning Board notes that granting this ... PRD Conditions lc - KBC to review ld - $10,000 site opening 11 - See my notes On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Daghlian, the Board voted to approve the decision as amended on the definitive subdivision for Jerad Place Phase III. [NOTE: Alison Lescarbeau is a voting member on Special Permits] On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to approve the Special Permit for a PRD on Jerad Place Phase III as amended. 525 Turnpike street - osco Druq - Site Plan Review Mr. Thomas Kennedy told the Board that the fee for this hearing had been paid. The fee for the withdrawal application will be paid. Hours of Operation 1. 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 2. Security lighting is being requested - Staff will coordinate this with the Police Department (see Condition #8). Condition la - Trees along Route 125 perimeter shall be evergreen at a minimum of 6' in height, 10' apart. Add under landscaping - Final landscaping detail will be reviewed by Planning Staff and additional landscaping required will be completed at the applicants expense. (Even if not shown on approved landscaping plan.) Add - extend landscape design/fence of existing wood fence and hedge on Route 114 side of the property from Chestnut Green along property line - termination to be determined in the field. Add - The applicant warrants it will maintain state land adjacent to property at Route 125/114 unless forbidden by the State to do SO. Construction schedule to be submitted to Planning Staff. Add - Signs to be coordinated between the Building Inspector and Town Planner. Shade of orange to be determined in conjunction with Osco and Planning Staff. No deliveries after closing at 10:00 p.m. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded byMr. Rowen, the Board voted to approve the Site Plan Review Special Permit as amended. The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:15 p.m. ~net L. Eaton, Secretary Richard A. Nardella, Chairman