HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-09-09REGULAR MEETING - September 9, 1985
The PLANNING BOARD held a reguiar meeting on Monday, ~
September 9, 1985 in the Senior Center Meeting Room. The meeting
was called to order at 8:10 p.m. with the fOllowing members present
and voting:
Michael P. Roberts, Chairman; Paul A. Hedstrom, Vice-Chairman;
John A. James, Jr., Clerk; John J. Burke and Erich W. Nitzsche.
Karen Ne]son, Town Planner was also present at the meeting.
MINUTES
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By John A. James, Jr. to approve the minutes as drafted
for the August 19th board meeting.
By Erich W. Nitzsche.
Unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARING
Abbott Village - continued
John James, Jr. read all the correspondence from various
departments received since the last meeting. Letters from Town
Counsel, Conservation Commission, Public Works were read into the
record. Tom Neve, engineer for the deve'loper, read his reply to
the questions to the Planning Board and answered questions. Some
highlights of that letter are:
o Update on sewer pipe construction.
o Intends to work closely with the Police Chief
to divert'traffic during construction.
o Hydrologic study conducted by his firm.
o Technical data regarding detention pond depth
and drainage.
o Town will be responsible for maintaining pipes
and detention areas.
Ed Hollingshead of Fay, Spofford and Thorndike presented the
Board with traffic information. All site distance data was obtained
from the American Association of STate Highway Transportation
officials. He stated that all the proposed intersections excluding
Salem Street connection could meet the required site distances. The
consultants will re-check the MarbIeridge and Woodberry Lane site
distances.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By John A. James, Jr. that we continue the public hearing
and take the matter under advisement until the October 7th
meeting.
By Paul A. Hedstrom.
Unanimous.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED FORMS (2)
Patton Lane, George & Wanda Fart - Lot line change.
Forest St./Stonecleave Rd., Box£ord - Biggio - creation of 2 new
lots, covenant on file.
MOTION:
VOTE:
By John J. Burke.
Unanimous.
EXTENSIONS
Chuck Hill
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By John A. James, Jr. to accept the Chuck Hill withdrawal.
By John J. Burke.
Unanimous.
DISCUSSION
Heritage Estates - Steve Stapinski of Merrimack Engineering asked
to address the Planning Board with additional in£ormation concerning
this subdivision. John A. James, Jr. commented that the Public
Hearing was closed, there£ore, it would not be appropriate to
accept additional information, Ksren Nelson stated that the Planning
Board allowed Mr. Hambiet to present a traffic study to them at the
August 19th meeting. Public input was not permitted at that meeting
and she suggested that this meeting with the e.ngineer could be
handled in the same manner. Mr. Hamblet was present at the meeting
to hear the presentation.
Mr. Stapinski stated that he did not wish to comment on Mr.
Hamblet's study but may wish to reply in writing at a later date.
Also noted was that the engineer would be adjusting lot lines so
as not to encroach on the wetlands, An extension was also reque~s~ted
by th~ Planning Board in order that revised plans may be submitted showing
the requested changes.
Marbleridse Estates (Lot A- Carriage Chase)
MOTION By John A. James, 3r. that we vacate the condition that states
"The remaining land of applicant at end of Carriage Chase shall not
be considered as a building lot. Notation to be added under 'Notes'
on Sheet 1, that, 'Remaining land of Marbleridge Development Corpo-
ration at the end of Carriage Chase is not a building lot in and by
itself and does not qualify as a frontage exception lot.' Notation
shall also be included in the covenant." dated 1/7/85 in their Order
of Conditions.
SECOND: By John J. Burke.
VOTE: Unanimous.
BOND RELEASE
Marblerid~e Estates
MOTION: By John J. Burke that we release $82,500 under under the Public
Works bond for water and sewer construction.
SECOND: By John A. James, Jr.
VOTE: Unanimous.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By John J. Burke that we release $75,000 under the Highway Dept.
bond for subdrainage and rough grade work.
By John A. James, Jr.
Unanimous.
DECISIONS
Old Center Street
MOTION: By
SECOND: By
DISCUSSION:
MOTION:
SECOND:
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
Erich W. Nitzsche to approve in accordance with the draft decision.
Paul A. Hedstrom.
Buddy Cyr stated he does not go along with the preliminary plan.
The roadway pavement should not be off center and does not approve
of drainage conneCtion to Massachusetts Ave.
By Erich W. Nitzsche to withdraw the motion.
By Paul A. Hedstrom.
By John A. James, Jr. to take the matter under advisement until
the next meeting after review by the Town Planner and Highway Surveyor.
By John J. Burke.
Unanimous.
NOTE:
Mr. Steve Stapinski agreed to give the Planning Board a two-week
extention on this decision.
STATUS REPORTS
Abbott Meadows & Paddock Estates
MOTION: By John A. James, Jr. to have the Planning Board instruct Town Counsel
to exercise the covenant securing those lots and bond unless the
Highway Surveyor reports to us in writing that the work has been
completed on or before 30 days from this day. (October 9, 1985)
SECOND: Erich W. Nitzsche.
VOTE: Unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Michael P. Roberts, Chairman
Nancy R. St~ensOn~ Secretary