HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-10-07Regular Meeting - October 7, 1985
The PLANNING BOARD held a regular meeting on Monday, October 7, 1985
at the Senior Center. The meeting was called to order at 8:15 p.m.
The following members were present and voting:
Michael P. Roberts, Chairman
John A. James, Jr., Clerk
Erich W. Nitzsche
John J. Burke
Karen Nelson, Town Planner was also present.
Minutes of the September 23, 1985 Meeting
Motion:
Secomd:
Vote:
By John J. Burke to approve the minutes as drafted.
By John A. James, Jr.
Unanimous.
Abbott village - Continued Public Hearing
Tom Neve submitted a draft copy of the traffic study which was prepared
by Fay, Spofford & Thorndike. Rodney Plourde of that firm made the presentation
to the Planning Board
Note: Paul A Hedstrom arrived at the Meeting.
Traffic counts were done by machine on Abbott, Marbleri~ge and Rea Sts.
for a 72-hour period on September 9, 10, 11, 1985. The A.M. peak period
was found to be 7:15 to 8:15. The p.M. peak period was 4:45 to 5:45.
Presently the volume of 2-way traffic for Marbleridge Rd. is 580 autos per
day which would increase to 767 with the Abbott Village Subdivision. Rea St.
presently has 305 which would increase to 616; Abbott St. from 285 to 535.
If Woodberry extension was connected to Woodberry Lane, it would take 106
of those vehicles from Abbott and Marbleridge and put them on Woodberry Lane
extension. A.M. peak increases on Marbleridge would be from 60 to 90.
Abbott St. from 32 to 71 and Rea St. from 30 to 45. P.M. increases for
peak periods would be 71 to 115 on Marbleridge, Abbott St. from 47 to 79,
Rea St. from 44 to 79 vehicles. Rodney Plourde stated that the traffic in
that area on a daily basis and for peak periods is light. Only 10% of
roadway capacity is used. He also stated that safety problems arise when
roads are used from 60% to 80% capacity. A final draft of the study will
be submitted to the Town by Friday, October 11, 1985.
The board requested an extension from Mr. Neve to November 6, 1985 and
was granted it.
Motion: By John J. Burke to take the matter under advisement and to make
available to any interested parties any additional information that
is received by the Planning Office at their October 21, 1985 board
meeting and to accept the extension from Mr. Neve to November 6, 1985
at which time a decision will be made by the Planning Board.
Second: JOhn A. James, Jr.
Vote: Unanimous.
Approval Not Required Forms
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
By John J. Burke to approve the 'Form A' plan submitted by Penelope
Saxe on Great Pond Road creating a lot and clarifying a conservation
restriction.
Erich W. Nitzsche.
Unanimous.
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
By John J. Burke to approve the 'Form A' plan submitted by John Madden
for a lot line change on Blue Ridge Road, Lot 26C and 79A, subject
to obtaining an abutters signature and a notation being made on the
plan stating that it is subject to a covenant and bond agreement.
By John J. James, Jr.
Unanimous.
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
By John J. Burke to approve the 'Form A' plan submitted by R. Ruggerio
for a plan on Turnpike St./Hillside Road for a lot line change subject
to the plans being changed to reflect the placement of the buildings
presently on the site.
John A. James, Jr.
Unanimous.
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
By John J. Burke to approve the 'Form A' plan submitted by Judith Dolan
for a lot located on Sharpener's Pond Road creating 3 lots provided
that the following changes are made to the plan: 1) what is remaining
land in No. Andover, 2) are we signing lots 2 & 3, also need dimensions,
3) need better locus plan of balance of land.
By John J. James, Jr.
Unanimous.
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
By John J. Burke to approve the plan submitted by 114 Associates for
Willow Street which show changes to the island area where Willow and
Flagship Drive converge subject to the petitioner getting together
with Erich Nitzsche and William Cyr, Highway Surveyor, and that the
latter accepts the proposed changes.
By JohaJ. James,Jr.
Unanimous.
Subdivision Reviews
Spring Hill Detention Pond - Mr. Neve explained to the Board how the proposed
detention pond area is solid rock and he asked permission to regrade the
property and eliminate the detention pond. Karen Nelson and Erich Nitzsche
will make a site visit to view the property.
Tucker Farms Bond Release
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
By John J. James, Jr. to release $34,200 under the Public Works bond
for water main construction.
John J. Burke.
Unanimous.
Flagship Drive/Willow St., Bayfield Co. - Alan Lampert represented the applicant.
The Board discussed a 'Form A' plan which was submitted two weeks ago that needed
to be clarified. The applicant was advised by the'Board to resubmit the plan
showing only the land that is affected by the change. A letter also will be
sent to Town Counsel to determine if the dismissal should be signed concerning
the Willows Industrial Park Rescission.
French Farm - A status report letter on French Farm Subdivision shall be reviewed
by the Highway Surveyor and placed on the October 21st agenda.
Bear Hill - Tabled until the October 21st board meeting.
Kara Drive (Mills Hills)
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
By John J. Burke to approve the release of the covenant subject to
other town board's bond figures to cover final costs of completion
for remaining work to be done. The Town Planner and Town Counsel
will review the legal documents.
Paul A. Hedstrom.
Three in favor; one abstention - John A. James, Jr.
Village Woods
Motion: By John J. Burke to approve security agreement subject to review by
the Town Planner and Town Counsel.
Second: By John A. James, Jr.
Vote: Three in favor; one opposed - Erich Nitzsche.
Heritage Estates
Motion: By John J. Burke to accept letter of extension from Ridgewood
Builders for the Heritage Estates Definitive Decision.
Second: John A. James, Jr.
Vote: Unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
Michael P. Roberts, Chairman
~eve%a[on, Secretary