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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-08-18REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 18, 1986 The PLANNING BOARD held a regular meeting on Monday evening, August 18. 1986 in the Town Office Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at 8:13 p.m. with the following members present and voting: Erich W. Nitzsche, Chairman; Michael P. Roberts, Vice Chairman; John L. Simons and John J. Burke. MINUTES - AUGUST 4, 1986 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By Michael P. Roberts to approve the minutes of the August 4, 1986 board meeting. John J. Burke. Unanimous. PUBLIC HEARINGS Bear Hill - Recission (Continued from August 4, 1986) John Simons read the legal notice and reopened the Public Hearing. A letter from the Highway Surveyor was read which stated that no bond money be released on this subdivision. Karen Nelson informed the board that work is progressing slowly and that the detention ponds are in the process of being cleaned, loamed, graded and seeded. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By Michael P. Roberts to take the matter under advisement and leave the hearing open because the board is awaiting a list of items to be completed on this subdivision from the Highway Surveyor. John L. Simons. Unanimous. Turnpike Street - John Todd - Site Plan Review (Continued) John Simons read the legal notice and reopened the public hearing which was continued from July 21, 1986. No representatives of the applicant were present at this time. MOTION: SECOND: By Michael P. Roberts that the Planning Board deny the petition for Site Plan Review under the Special Permit process for John Todd, plan dated July 1986, revised August, 1986 entitled new storage facility by John Callahan Assoc. for reasons enumerable 1 through 7 in the draft outline dated August 18, 1986 and additional reasons to be added by the Town Planner and members of the board. John L. Simons. Mr. Simons requested a few extra minutes to review the list of reasons that the Site Plan was being denied. Motion was tabled. 132 DISCUSSION Bernard - Bear Hill Road Mr. Bernard explained his problem to the Board concerning the care and upkeep of the shoulder in front of his property. Their landscape architect recommended that landscape stone be used on the shoulder in order to minimize maintenance. The Town's plans show sod on the site in question. Mr. Bernard is requesting he be allowed to have landscape stone on the slope instead of the sod which is there now. The Board recommended that Mr. Bernard leave as is the slope with the sod for one year and if after that time it is still unacceptable to both him and the Town, he should then come back before the Planning Board. Commella - 195 Bear Hill Rd. Mr. Commella appeared before the Planning Board to discuss a grading problem which exists between the roadway and his property. He explained that the work was done poorly and inadequately. However, last week the contractor did the grading again. Mr. Commella commented that he is displeased with the work which is being done on Bear Hill and that no money should be released from the bond until the Planning Board is satisfied with the work. Pascarella - Lot 21C Blue Ridge Rd. John Simons read a letter from Beverly and Lou Pascarella to the Planning Board and Conservation Commission to address the open drain and erosion problems which exist on her property. The Highway Surveyor submitted a letter which states he opposses any filling on the property. The Conservation Commission stated in a memo to the Planning Board that a Notice of Intent must be filed with their office. Chairman Nitzsche stated that this is a Conservation issue and ~eferred it to them. No vote was taken. DISCUSSION Heritage Estates Special Permit - This discussion was taken out of order because Mr. Stapinski, Heritage Estates' engineer, had another commitment and had to leave early. A representative from Normandeau Assoc. was present to comment on the water quality study and answer questions. o There will be covenants in the deed to restrict use of fertilizers on the house lots. o Giardia caused only by water-related rodents, e.g. beaver and muscrats. o Maintenance on their program is minimal. o Program will not enable run-off to leave site. o There will be filtration devices on detention ponds. Charing Cross - Trombly Townhouses Attorney James Hyde represented the developer's of the 133 townhouses. John Simons read two letters from Town departments into the record: the Board of Health and Fire Department. Mr. Hyde stated that his clients would have a problem with separate sprinklers as these are not required by state code. The Conservation Commission will be issuing their Orders of Conditions shortly on this project. The engineer for the project, Mike Juliano, expressed a concern with the water main crossing over Route 125. The plans will be amended to show water main going down Hillside Rd. A number of letters are still forthcoming from various departments. The Town Planner was instructed to contact these departments and ask them to reply before the next meeting. MOTI ON: SECOND: VOTE: By Michael P. Robeerts to take the matter under advisement and continue this discussion at the next meeting, which is September 8, 1986. John L. Simons. Unanimous. PUBLIC HEARINGS Turnpike St. - John Todd - Site Plan Review Tabled from earlier in the meeting. John Callahan, the engineer for the project and John Todd, applicant were present. Mr. Todd explained that he has addressed the questions that the Planning Board raised at the last Public Hearing. They are as follows: o Copied from a building in Houston, Texas. o Partially constructed with Durastone building material. o Traffic impact will be 15-18 vehicles per day. o He has purchased additional land which will allow him to conform to zoning regulations. o The plan also conforms to the 75% CBA as stated in the new zoning bylaw. NOTE: Paul Hedstrom arrived at the meeting (9:20 p.m.) Mr. Frank Todd, a landscape architect, discussed the landscaping plan for the project. Chairman Nitzsche asked that drainage calculation be given to Planning Board. The apartment which is part of the project will remain according to the applicant, though not permissable under zoning. Mr. Todd stated that he obtained a written opinion from the Building Inspector that this use would be allowed in an Industrial 2 District. However, the Planning Board differed with this opinion according to their interpretation of the Zoning Bylaw. Mr. Callahan also requested that the Planning Board waive the Special Permit for a Common Driveway. The Planning Board informed him that it is not in their power to waive common driveways. Michael Roberts withdrew his original motion to deny the site plan. MOTION: By Michael P. Roberts to take the matter under advisement and close the public hearing. 134 SECOND: VOTE: Paul A. Hedstrom. Unanimous. DISCUSSION Letters of Extensions Hickory Hill & Orchard Hill/Commerce Park MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By Michael P. Roberts to accept (2) letters of extension - Orchard Hill to September 9, 1986 and Hickory Hill to September 23, 1986. Paul A. Hedstrom. Unanimous. Forest Street - Common Driveways John Simons read the letter to the Building Inspector from the Planning Board on Lots 25A, 26A, 27A, & 28A. The Building Inspector disagrees with the Planning Board that these driveways are common. The Planning Board has authority over the installation of common driveways through the Special Permit process. Lt. Melnikas from the Fire Dept. commented on the driveway. He would like to see hydrants installed on them. A meeting will be scheduled within the new few weeks with all interested parties (Erich Nitzsche, Karen Nelson, Building Inspector, J. Philbin, Fire Chief) to resolve this issue. John Simons also requested that the Town Planner request a response in writing, as stated in the State regulations, from the Building Inspector and to place this item on the next Planning Board agenda. Willow Tree Place - Landscaping/Planting Details This meeting was requested by the Planning Board to follow up on the Landscaping/Planting details which have not been adhered to as stated in the Conditional Approval of the Site Plan Review on this project. Paul J. Commito, General Manager of American Development Co. was present to give a Status Report on the project. All the slopes have been loamed and seeded. Because of a problem in the retention areas, namely erosion, the regrading of the area could not be accomplished. Some of the landscaping was not carried out because of the finish coat of hottop was not applied until this week. The Board requested an update on this project at the September 8 or September 22, 1986 board meeting. DECISIONS Heritage Estates - Robert Haverty - Special Permit After discussion, the Board made the following vote: MOTION: By John J. Burke to grant the Special Permit request as shown on plan dated January 1986 prepared by Merrimack Engineering for Ridgewood Builders subject to the 11 conditions stated in the approval. SECOND: VOTE: Paul A. Hedstrom. Unanimous. Turner Estates - Definitive Subdivision MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: NOTE: By Paul A. Hedstrom to approve the Turner Estates draft decision subject to the 18 conditions. By Michael P. Roberts. Four in favor. One abstained (J. Burke). This approval hereby becomes a part of these minutes. The Planning Board will further check with Fire Department and Greenbelt as to the status of connecting the water main between Turner Estates and Coventry Estates. Cabot Village - Forbes Realty - Site Plan Review The Board listened to discussion from the applicant how they intend to scale down the building from 50,000 sq. ft. to 42,000 sq. ft. as requested by the Planning Board. No decision will be made tonight on this project. The Board needs extra time to review these new plans. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: BONDS ~es Subdivision MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John J. Burke to accept a letter of extension through September 10, 1986 from Forbes Realty Trust. Michael P. Roberts. Unanimous. By Michael P. Roberts to release $55,000 from the Highway Department bond per Buddy Cyr's recommendation. Paul A. Hedstrom. Four in favor. One abstained (J. Burke). 135 There being no further business, the meeting ADJOURNED at 11:30 p.m. Erich W. Nitzsche, Chairman Na{~cy R. S/tegehso/, Secretary