HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-06-30The Planning Board held ~t regular' meeting on June 30, 1988 in the
Selectmen's MeetiT~g Room. The meeting was called to order at 7:51p.m.
by Vice-Chairman, George Perna. Also present were Michaei Leafy and
Erich Nitzsche. John Simons arrived at ?:56p.m.. Paul Hedstrom arrived
at 8:lSp.m.
A_I)~roval Not Reguired Form A's
Cochichewick Drive - Chanqinq_~/E ~i!~_~e
MOTION: By Erich N~tzsche to disammrove because the Planning Board deems
that it 1% in violation of the ~oning Bylaws and therefore a
subdivision.
SECOND: Michael Leafy
VOTE: Unanimous of those present.
John Simons arrivee at 7:56 p.m.
Liberty Street - Creati_n__q_New Lots
MOTION: By Erich Nitzsche to deny under the Subsivision Control Law and
for the purpose that Lioerty St~eet is not a public way as
defined dy the SubOivis~on Control Law and not being maintained
by bhe ]'own or built ~n acc~-d~nce with the Fown~s Rules and
Regulations and therefor~ is a subdivision under Chapter
SECOND: John Simons
VOTE: Unanimous of those present.
Public Hearings
ADS Management - Nucsinci Facii
John Simons read letters from Mass D.P.W., Board of Health, the Fire
Department and the Building Inspector.
Present representing the applicant were John A. James, Jr., attorney for
the applicant, JeFf Lewis. also ari a~torney and Dave Dunlop, the
architect, and Joseph Borgesi, Project Engineer. John James gave some
background on thru proposed pro~ect citing that State and Local Boards
have reviewed the p?oposed pls~s. Dave Dunlop passed out packets on the
site plan. The proposed faci!~ty is located off Route llq with access
from Route 114. The facility will have on-site septic system and a dry
sewer. The project hms been before the Technical Review Committee. The
parcel contains iB~,00 sq.ft. Shoe-box type lighting will be provided.
George Perna ouesti~ned the size of the building w~th respect to having
4 stories vs. 35' height. The?e wilt be three t0 foot floors and one
1~' The mean average height is 16~.3A. Erich Nitzsche asked Scott
Stocking, Town Planner what the Bylaw says average or mean. Scott
replied mean. Scott Stocking question Joseph Borgesi on the
exceleration lane and had he spoken to the State D.P.W. Mr Borgesi
stated that he had spoken to the Board. Erich Nitzsche question when
the~ received a variance for septic systems and does it comply with
Title V. He also questioned the dralnmoe calculations. Joseph Borgesi
stated thmt spetic system did not need i variance because it was under
t5,000 gallons, needs local amorova]. Erich disagreed. He said it does
not comply with i'itie V. As far as the drainage calculations issue, Mr
Borgesi stated that he hao revised calculations. Erich is to review the
calculations. Bill Hmurciak~ D.P.W., nas scheduled a meeting with
Joseph Borgesi to go over the drainaoe calculations. George Perna asked
if there was anyone in the audience ~ith questions or comments. No
cesponse.
MOTION: By John Simons to close the public hearing and take the matter
under advisement.
SECOND: Michael Leafy
VOTE: Unanimous of those present.
Paul Hedstrom arrived at 8:15.
Micromatics Products - Site Plan Review
John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Letter
was received and read from the applicant wishing to withdraw the
application without prejudice.
MOTI0N: Erich Nitzsche to accept the withdrawal without pre.judice.
SECOND: George Perna
VOTE: Unanimous of those present.
Woodchuck Grove - PRD
John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Letters
were received and read from Victor- Hatem, Osgood Associates, Police
Department, Board of Health and the Fire Chief.
A1 Shaboo, Design Engineering~ spoke to the Board citing the following:
17 lots possessing 23 acres
1,100' roadway proposed
On-site drainage
water and sewer on-site, ~,100~ off-site sewer
The applicant is before the Planning Board loc a Special Permit for the
PRD. The length of the cul-me-sac and the road grades will need a
waiver. The parcel is owned by different persons. Erich Nitzsche said
one developer and one covenant· Karen Nelson, Director, Planning and
Community Development said one bond. Paul Hedstrom questioned the
number of lots in the definitive plan. A1 Shaboo said there were
lots in the definitive, same as the PRD. John Willis cited PRD Cluster
and that it was preferred by the Board previously. Seven acres will be
dedicated to oden space. On the preliminary plans five years ago a
waiver on the length of the cul-de-sac was granted.
Paul Hedstrom question Bill Hmurciak on the gr'ade of the roads· Bill
Hmuricak said he would like to review them citing normally 6% grade but
circumstances on 8% grade to be reviewed.
Paul Hedstrom was troubled by ! side of the road being cluster with 1/8
acre lots and the other side 1 acre lots. John Willis stated that it
was a ~oint venture between two parties.
]'he open space will be of common ownership. Scott Stocking asked John
Willis if he had a draft agreement for the homeowners. John Willis
cited wording for the open space restriction from the Mass General Law
referenced in the Cluster Bylaw and modified it by the ability of the
home owners for safety or health reasons to have access.
Scott Stocking asked John iC he had a letter from Mass Electric. Mr
Willis was anticio,~ting the ie[~er soon. John Simons recapped by citing
the length of the cul-de-sac and the lot layout. A site visit is
scheduled for July 1'7, at ~:OOp.m. Gene Willis questioned the Board l~
it was £easible to come before the Bo~d with a subdivision plan for the
].and that was ow~ec! by Wil--Mac Realty Trust only not with the Grady
parcel. Paul Hedstrom stated that trey were subdividing the two
parcels. He s~id Jt did not m~tec iF it was separate or not~ the
fmpact would be the same.
MOTION: By John Simons to continue the public hearing for four weeks to
August qth meeting and se~ up a site visit for July 17~ 1988 at
4:00 p.m.
SEC0ND: Michael Leafy
VOTE: Unanimous c.¢ those pcs~sent.
Lot F FlaqshiR Drive - Site Plan
John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Letters
were received and read from the Police Depai~tment, Board of Health, Fire
Department and Acdiff & Moore.
David Berton, Go~don Hall and Peter Richardson were ~resent.
Richardson, of Richard F'. I<aminski 6. Associates gave a brief
presentation citing the following:
Peter
Proposing 16 units for indust~ial condo's, two stories
Municipal sewer & ~ater
Drainage calculations for ~, 10, 25 and 100 year storm
event submitted
Located in an i-~i 2c,~ing District
Large amounl- o~ excavation from the site
Peter Richardson went ovec coy~cer-ns t.~at the Planner had with respect to
the site plan reivew.
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Height oF th~ cetainir, g wall not to be over 6'.
Landscaping aloy~g the zoning line
Landscaping f'o,~ ~a~'king lot
Directory sign to be setback 10' from right-.of-way
Stabilizing tc~e cete~tion area
Utilities placed underground
All aisieway ~shall be
Loading docks a~ea to require two point turnout
Screening the dumpste?
Show entra, r, ce to structure inciusing loading docks
5dppty ouilding elevations (front & sidei
Additional sc~ eon ~iong front of stcucture
Additional par~i,~g ,'equired pec new bylaw
Scott Stocking asked Bill Hmurc.,ak if i~e had anything to add. Bill
stated that the sewe~' desici~~, g~.~es to ~ non-existing m~i.n sewer. Bill
said it would have to be redesign~.-.~. Bill stated that there was a AO'
right-of-way their e~ist from Marian Dr~ve to the property line. He
would like to see the connection, e)~ending the water main, not looping
it. Bill also stated that he would like to see an erosion control plan
and a constcucticn schedule that ~,ill mitigate the impact of erosion on
the s i te.
John Grover, an aOutter, had concerns with the elevation and asked if
sheilding could be done with tall trees. Joan Grover, abutter,
questioned David Bettor on the plans changing due to a law suit. David
Bettor stated that it was up to the person doing the suing.
MO'lION: By John Simons to close the public hearing and take the matter
under advisement.
Paul Hedstrom suggested that in light of questions that still remain to
be answered that the hearing remain open.
John Simons amended his motion to continue the public hearing until July
~1, 1988.
SECOND: Michael Leafy
VOTE: Unanimous of those present
Decisions
Bruin Hill Subdivision
MOTION: By Erich Nitzsche to approve based on conditions drafted with
modifications including the Division of Public Works letter.
SECOND: George Perna
VOTE: Unanimous of those present.
NOTE: Decision if part of the m~cutes
CDDD~_~__%~ll~_~ Common Drivewa¥__i_.~_pecial Permit
MOTION: By Erich Nitzsche to ratify the decision of the 16th of June in
accordance with the written decision that the Board has in their
possession.
SECOND: John Simons
VOTE: Unanimous of those present.
Discussions " ' :~, '*''
Booth Street -.- '' '; ~"
Joseph Carroll owner of a few lots on Booth Street was looking to
develop those lots on an unapproved street. There are wetlands that
have to be crossed. Members of the Conservation Commission present were
Paul Tariot. Jack Lindon, Carl Schoene and Willie Vicens. Jack Lindon,
Chairman of the Conservation Commission, spoke regarding the crossing o~
the wetlands. Conservation denied the crossing. Paul Hedstrom stated
that the Board has a paper street with a 19lB subdivision which is not
legal frontage in t~e Town until the width, grade and construction
issues are resolved ~ith Public Works and the Planning Board. The roads
have to be constructed arid secured with the proper bonds. Joseph
Carroll stated that he has started the process. Paul Hedstrom told Mr
Carroll that he should go to the D.P.W. as well as the Planning Board.
Scott Stocking stated that Mr. Carroll has posted a bond in the amount
of $198,000 for the construction of the road. After a brief discussion
on the issue of paper streets, public ways, D.P.W. concerns, and
Conservation concerns the Planning Board continued the discussion until
July 21, 1988.
MOTION: By John Simons to go into Executive Session to discuss MacMiff -
Common Driveway S~ecial Permit that is in litigation
SECOND: George Perna
VOTE: Unanimous of those present.
The Planning BoaT-d came out .of E..ecutive Session at il:50p.m.
[~j_~ ~u D~ i ors.
Route 114 - Sewer Study_
Scott Stocking, Town Planner? asked Kacen Nelson, Director of Planning
and Community Deve]opment~ iF a final agreement had been reached on the
sewer study ~n R(~ute 114.
Karen Nelson, Director of Planning -and Community Development st,tted that
the agreement is settled and ~s n(~v~ who the parties are that rare going
to do i t.
Bonds
Pines Subdivision - Bond Reduction
No response from D.P.W., no motion~ no action.
Minutes
March 2A, 1988, March ~.1, l_?~_=~.i3~or'il 7~ 1988
MOTION: By George F'ecna to accept the minutes of March ~4, March 31, and
April ?, !9BB.
SECOND: John Simons
VOTE: Unanimous of t~ose preent.
MOTION: George Perna to adjourn the meeting.
SECOND: John Simons
VOTE: Unanimous of those present.
The meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m.
Ptul A. Hedstrom, Chairman
~tanet L. Eaton, Secretary