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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-12-01PLANNTNG BOB,RD HBBTTH(3 MINUTBS DuCBMBBR 3.1, ~L99~ George Perna, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. John Simons, Richard Nardella, Richard Rowen, Joseph Mahoney, and John Draper. Karen H.P. Nelson, Director of Planning & Community Development and Kathleen Bradley, Town Planner were also present. Two member of the Board signed the plans for White Birch Definitive Subdivision and PRD. Ms. Bradley was asked to check the order of conditions to make sure they matched up with the plans. The third signature will be that of Mr. Perna. Bond Re~.~ Deerfield Definitive SubdlvAsion (Holly Ridae) - Bond Releas- Mr. Simons read a letter from David Zaloga, Coolidge Construction, requesting release of funds from the bond being held for Deerfield Subdivision. The Division of Public Works was not copied on the request. On a motion byMr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Draper, the Board voted unanimously to request that Mr. Zaloga be present at the next meeting. The Board tabled the discussion to December 15, 1992. Public He&ring~ Os~ood Mill Pro, eot - Special Permit PDD Mr. Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Mr. Paul Hedstrom, attorney for the applicant, gave a presentation on the general plans. Mr. John Nolan, prospective buyer, discussed specifics of the plans, more specifically: 1. complete construction according to original plans 2. sell condominiums/owner occupied There was a discussion regarding a potential road that may be built in ~he future along the north side of the building. The building edge may or may not encroach on easement (proposed). There was a discussion regarding having the applicant show how a road would impact parking spaces and building site. There is a potential to plan pavement and project at the same time. Mr. Mahoney questioned Condition #3 on the original Order of Conditions: Applicant and Town to work together, 50ft gift of land to Route 125. Mr. Perna stated that now the applicant will work with the Town, $100,000 set aside by state. The.proposal is to run the road along the railroad bed to Route 125. The Town is investigating the feasibility. Mr. Nardella questioned a 25ft easement into the property for future road building. Mr. Perna to look at street issue, possible need for an easement of some sort. The applicant was asked to sketch in theoretical road on Sutton Hill Plan. Mr. Nolan stated that there were exceptions to original plans: add elevator open area yet to be developed in building amenities - keep options open. Mr. Perna had questions on parking. Mr. Nolan stated that there would be not restaurant. There were 282 parking spaces shown, but spaces by the stone house will be taken out. There will be a foot bridge to a tennis court. Gift existing building to the Town, with possible conservation easement over the pond.. The entrance will have plantings and speed bumps. Mr. Perna asked that boththe developer of the Osgood Mill and the owners of Brickstone Properties work together to create a right-of- way. A Condition of Occupancy will be a requirement roadway through the Brickstone Property be constructed. The Main Street entrance will be one way coming into the mill area. The Board requested a letter confirming that the right-of-way will be built. Neither Brickstone Properties nor Osgood Mill owners can get an occupancy prior to the right-of-way being built. Mr. Perna wants to move the right-of-way to line up with the proposed road along the old railroad tracks. Mr. Nardella wants to see the roadway plan as soon as possible. All construction traffic to come in to the site from Elm Street. Mr. Mahoney questioned Condition #11 on Conservation Restriction. He asked if there was any recorded restrictions. The title needs to be checked. Mr. Simons wanted to know what acreage was under a conservation easement. Mr. Nardella asked if residents of the Town would have access to the pond. Mr. Mahoney asked if the Covenant to protect the open space had been executed. The response was no. There is a Master Deed of Record for the Condominium, deed to be removed. Mr. Mahoney wants the project to be condominiums. The applicant does not want to be precluded from some apartments. Mr. Nolan stated that there was no federal dollars, no Chapter 40b plans. Mr. Simons questioned the number of parking spaces. He also had questions on the open space. Would like a summary of the figures. Mr. Simons also had concerns about the elevation of the pond.. A landscaping plan with more detail showing the outside lighting is needed. Hr. Nardella asked that the Town have first right of refusal on rental for Town housing needs. Ms Nelson, Director, is to talk with the applicant on this issue. Mr. Rowen asked for a definitive plan on the parking lot in the center of the project. The Board wanted to know what will stay and what will go. Need to look at old plans. The electrical substation to be removed. There will be underground wiring. Mr. Simons read a letter from Bill Dolan, Fire Chief. He also read a letter from D.P.W. George Peters, 12 Water Street, asked what the cost would be per unit. Mr. Nolan response was that the units would be rented at market rate if not sold as condos. Mr. Peters asked what one of the buildings on site would be used for. Response was maintenance. On security the response was yes. On the issue of on-site maintenance, the response was yes. On the ownership of the pond, response was RECOLL at the present, Town will own by conservation easement. Mr. Gene Willis, Saunders Street, had two concerns: school population Management issues Mr. Nolan's response was that there would be 110 1-bedroom units, 70 2-bedroom units, not a "child-type" condo. Mr. Hedstrom would like to set up a meeting with Brickstone Properties, Osgood Mill and the Planning Board. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Rowen the Board voted to continue the public hearing and directed staff to draft an order of conditions, with input from the Board members. Mr. Simons suggested a workshop meeting be set up to work through the issues. Willow Street - Site Plan Revie- Mr. Simons read .the legal notice to open the public hearing. Mr. Perna and Ms. Bradley visited the site and commented that it was a good project. Mr. Jim Bourgeois, of Thomas E. Neve Associates, gave a presentation of the proposed project. Questions were raised by Board members on the following items: 1. Road construction The road will be constructed and connected along with construction site. 2. Roof top mechanicals A minimum n-mher Of air conditioning units to be installed. 3. Number of loading docks - minimizing noise 4. hours of operations 7:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. (8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.) Truck traffic - one shipment out, once a week Loading docks for shipping other for receiving. Possible once a day receipts Truck traffic - 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. - The Board would like one way truck traffic around the building to the left, but not to be used by cars. The original landscape plan to be followed. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded byMr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing and approve the draft decision as amended. Great Pond Road - Suecial Permit Watershed District - ~nsalves On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on the Special Permit for Gonsalves, at the request of Mr. Thomas Neve. Crusader Pa~or - Site Plan Review Mr. Simons read a request for waiver on the parking requirements. There was a discussion on lighting. The Board has requested that box lighting, cast down-ward, be used. The Board did not want wall mounted lighting, with shields. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing and approve the draft as amended. On a motion byMr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted topull the bond on Coventry Estates I. Mr. Simons and Mr. Mahoney abstained. The meeting adjourned at 11:0§ p.m. ~ George D. Perna, Chairman