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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-04-29Planning Board Meeting Minutes &pril 29, 1993 High School Cafeteria The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:10 p.m. Members Present Richard Nardella, Chairman, Joseph Mahoney, Clerk, Richard Rowen and George Perna. John Simon, Vice Chairman, arrived at approximately 7:15 p.m. Also present was Kathleen Bradley, Town Planner. Old Business Warrant ]trticle 67 - Acquisition of Easement - Town Farm Attorney John Willis, Jr., gave an explanation of what the warrant article was asking for. Need State legislator to grant the right to disturb property to create easement. Need to vote favorably on this warrant article in order to give the town/developer the option to go with utility tie in through Town Farm. Mr. Rowen asked if it was possible to bring road through the Town Farm. Mr. Doucette, Conservation Administrator, answered "no, no roads to go through conservation land." Mr. Simons asked how much the lots had changed from the original subdivision. Mr. Paul Quinn gave an overview of the proposed changes. me Extend cul de sac 400' Bring utilities along old wood road to South Bradford Street. Request waiver of construction of road. permanent cul de sac with fee in road. Take center section of land - 9 acres and dedicate to Town as part of Town Farm. The First City Development took over the project one year ago. An extension was granted from the subdivision. Original wetland delineation very different from today's delineation. Mr. Quinn met with Mr, Doucette in early fall regarding amount of filling in wetland that would take place. 10,000 sq. ft. would be required. This is not a limited project. No filling of 5,000 ft. without a permit from the State. Probably no permit from the State or Town. The D.P.W. wanted utilities looped. Utilities can be looped by going through Town Farm without any filling of the wetlands. Mr. Nardella asked if there were any wetlands near the cul-de-sac. Mr. Quinn answered "no". Mr. Doucette said it was unclear if Conservation ever approved the wetlands crossing for this subdivision. As part of trade offs, Conservation will allow South Bradford Street to widened to 22'. Mr. Hmurciak spoke on getting everything but the pavement out of the road. Blue Ridge Road would probably not have been a major connector road. The steep grade on the back of Bear Hill cannot be eliminated but will have a flat area at the bottom. Mr. Mahoney stated that there was a problem with the drafting of the warrant article. Mr. Willis stated that an easement would be granted to the Town for maintenance. Mr. Simons asked how many lots less than the original plan. Mr. Quinn stated that there were two fewer lots than the original plan. Mr. Hmurciak stated that it was essential that the watermain be put in place from Bear Hill Reservoir to extend to South Bradford Street. Mr. Perna left the meeting at 8:00 p.m. to attend another meeting. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted in favor of Article 67. Warrant Article 69 - Wetland Protection B¥1a-.- Mr. Doucette, Conservation Administrator gave the Board background on this warrant article. This article would give the Conservation Commission the authority to require the applicant to pay for outside review of a his project. Hydrologic analysis is one area that the Board does not have expertise in. The would be a $10,000 cap. Mr. Perna return to the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Mr. Mahoney was concerned that the Conservation becoming more powerful. He would like to wait Legislature to make changes in the State law. Commission was for the State Mr. Nardella wanted to know what the proposed amendments were. proposed amendments are: $10,000 cap overseen by Karen Nelson, Development The Director, Planning & Community On a motion by Mr. Perna, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted to recommend favorable action on this article with the amendments. Mr. Mahoney was not in favor. Article 47 - Street AccePtance - Tiffany Lan- On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to recommended unfavorable action on this article. &rticle 50 - Street ~coemtance - English circl- The Board did not act on this article. The Board will vote on Monday, May 3, 1993 before Town Meeting. Information is needed from the Division of Public Works. Decisions Cobblestone Crossina - Definitive Subdivision/Special Permit P~ Mr. Rowen expressed his concerns with the trees being too close to the houses. Mr. Simons stated that the outline of the parcel approved is unclear, need to mark what is part of plan deeded open on final plans not showing any lot lines. All open space should be labeled with acreage. Total acreage is 10.4. There was a discussion of the Performance Bond amount. $800.00 per lot = $15,000 Mr. Nardella had a discussion on restrictive covenants. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Perna the Board voted unanimously to approve the definitive subdivision as amended. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen the Board voted unanimously to approve the Special Permit for the PRD as amended. Artiole 38 - Amend Zoninq Map - R-2 to On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Perna, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on this article. Hodioon - Dirt piles Ms. Bradley lead a discussion on the dirt piles behind Modicon. Mr. Simons lead a discussion on the disposal of the material on the site. The Board wants to keep on top of this issue. Osaood Mil~ Mr. Perna spoke to the Board as Chair Person of the Special Committee on the Osgood Mill negotiating with Brickstone/Modicon and Osgood Mill Project regarding the access issues. Modicon does not want residential traffic mixed with industrial use. Mr. Simons stated that physical access on and off site was critical to review and that he was not in favor of tearing down houses to build a road. Mr. Nardella read the conditions of the decision and discussed access across easement. Mr. Simons stated that this should be argued in the public forum. Mr. Perna stated that he could not deny access from High Street. Mr. Nardella asked what would be done to mitigate impact on the neighbors. Mr. Perna answer was "fences, landscaping, what ever the neighbors request." A green strip would be created between Modicon and Osgood Mill. Mr. Simons wants the proposal of a roadway brought before the Board for review. Staff to make a determination as to whether public hearing is required and when to bring them back. The sense of the Board is to have public hearing. Ms. Bradley to set up date with David Bailey to review trees with Board. Sutton Street - Site Plan Review Ms. Bradley read a letter to the Board from Dr. Chatterjee requesting that he be allowed to put siding on his building in order to protect his interest. The Board agreed that Dr. Chatterjee can protect his interest, however, he should only do the minimum work the Building Inspector suggests. Mr. Rowen would not want anything done at all. A meeting with Mr. Matses will be scheduled prior to the May 18 meeting. The applicant must construct roadway on their property and sidewalks. The applicant does not need to hold a Public hearing for the modification. The changes are to be shown on the final As-Built Plans. Woodland Estate~ As Wagon Wheels may be required to build the connection to Old Cart Way, the applicant may have to come in for a modification so that they will not have to built the road. Minutes The minutes were tabled to the next meeting. Scott Circle - Lot Release & Covenant The lot release and covenant were both signed by the Board. Phillips Common Ms. Bradley, Mr. Perna and Mr. Bailey to schedule a site visit prior to May 18th meeting to review tree planting and landscaping. Adgour~ent The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. ~retary Richard Nardella, Chairman