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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-03 Planning Board Minutes Planning Board Meeting Senior Center June 3, 1997 v Y. Members Present: Joseph Mahoney, Chairman, Richard Rowen, Vice Chairman, arrived at 7 : 02 p.m. Richard Nardella arrived at 7 : 02 p.m. Alberto Angles, Associate Member, arrived at 7 : 07 p.m. Alison Lescarbeau, Clerk, arrived at 7 : 11 p.m. John Simons was absent . William Scott, Director of Community Development was present. The meeting was called to order at 7 : 05 p.m. Minutes : The minutes of May 6, 1997 and May 20, 1997 were continued until June 17, 1997 . Discussion: Forest View Estates - preliminary plan Tom Laudani was present to represent Forest View Estates . Mr . Laudani stated that this project was recently denied by the Planning Board. Mr. Laudani stated that he submitted this preliminary on May 6, 1997 prior to the Town Meeting zoning change on Rt. 114 . Mr. Scott stated that he recommends the board to restate some of the issues they had in the past with this plan. Mr. Scott also recommends that DPW should be a part of the definitive plan. Mr. Laudani stated that the plans have been sent to John Chessia. Mr. Rowen asked Mr. Scott if he could go through the old file and get all of the issues that they have had in the past. Mr. Scott stated that he could do that . Mr. Mahoney asked what was different from the old plan. Mr. Laudani stated that this plan exceeds the requirements for a preliminary submission. Mr. Laudani stated that this plan shows an off site sewer plan.. Mr. Stapinski, of Merrimack Engineering, showed the Board the new plans which have a total of 98 lots . Mr. Rowen suggested that they resolve their issues with drainage before they submit their definitive plan. 1 Mr. Rowen also stated that he would like to see what areas you' re opening up for other developments when the sewer exists on Rt . 114 . Mr. Rowen asked Mr. Laudani to pay attention to the playground area that they talked about during the last plan because there are going to be a lot of children in the development and they are going to be near a highway. Mr. Laudani stated that he knows it is important that we fit the needs of the community. Mr. Mahoney asked if there were any plans to access Harold Parker Forest . Mr . Stapinski stated that there are 3 access points to enter Harold Parker Forest. Continued until June 17, 1997 . Boston Ski Hill - preliminary plan Chris Huntress, of Geller Associates, was present to represent Boston Ski Hill . Mr. Huntress stated that at the TRC meeting he thought they came out with a favorable report . Mr. Huntress showed a plan from 1989 of Boston Ski Hill which is on record. Mr. Huntress stated that he filed the new plan with the town prior to the Town Meeting vote on the zoning change on Rt. 114 . Mr. Huntress showed the Board the new plan. He stated that there is a total of 70% of open space preserved and there is a total of 34 acres . They are planning to build a 3 lot subdivision. Mr. Mahoney asked how are you working with the sewer. Mr. Huntress stated that they have every intention to work with the other developments . Mr. Scott stated that they have locked in the zoning rights and 3 lots gives them the road access . Mr. Huntress stated that they are looking for the Planning Board to approve their preliminary plan. Continued until June 17, 1997 . Lot 8 Long Pasture Estates - correspondence Mr. Scott submitted the Board with a letter stating that Mr. Crowley is required to submit the security for the remaining improvements on both off and on site infrastructure . Heritage Estates - update Paul Donahue was present representing Heritage Estates . Mr. Scott stated that we need an agreement to begin the review. Mr. i 27 Scott stated that the Board needs to establish dates for issuing permits . Mr. Scott read from his recommendations stating that the applicant should have the willingness to pay the necessary fee' s to the current fee schedule . Mr. Scott also stated that since 1987 there have been a lot of different levels of engineering review and may be cause for closer scrutiny. Swimming pools are an issue and they need to be looked at more closely. Mr. Scott stated that when the clock starts ticking there are no extensions of time and time will just run out for the applicant . Mr. Mahoney stated that it is a necessity to have a time limit on the public hearing. Mr. Scott stated that after the memo is signed we can lock in a time . Mr. Donahue stated that he is ready to proceed subsequent of the 17th and would like to start the Public Hearing. Mr. Scott stated that the time limit could be 60 days from the agreement. Mr. Donahue asked who' s responsibility is it to make sure that the progress is continuing. Mr. Rowen stated that it is the developers . Mr . Donahue asked what will be the process of the abutters . Mr . Scott stated that he will ask Town Council on how the applicant will have to proceed with the notification of abutters . Mr. Rowen stated that since we are moving forward why not get the plans in today. Mr . Scott stated that he does not want to touch anything until we have a signed agreement. Continued until June 17, 1997 . Merrimack College - establish a bond Mr. Scott recommends that Merrimack College give a bond through Reliance Insurance rather than a cash bond for the reason that their accountants recommend that for organizations such as theirs they should be able to have an insurance bond. On a motion by Rowen, seconded by Ms . Descarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to allow Merrimack College to issue a bond through Reliance Insurance instead of a cash bond. 3 Continued: Red Gate Pasture - definitive Ben Osgood Jr . was present to represent Red Gate Pasture . Mr . Mahoney stated that the only issues from the site walk were drainage issues . Mr. Mahoney stated that the contour of the property was not as bas as he thought . Mr. Rowen stated that he was concerned with the ponds on the hill and is also concerned about the drainage. Mr. Rowen stated that the water leaves by Mr . Cyr' s property then goes across Salem. Street and into a ditch and then into Mosquito Brook. Mr. Rowen stated that the first plan had the pond on the street and it could be built up. Mr. Osgood stated that he could berm an area to hold more water. Mr. Mahoney asked what it was to berm. Mr. Osgood stated that a burm was a narrow ledge along a slope . Mr. Mahoney stated that the property at the bottom of Foxwood has no yard because of the detention pond and Mr. Mahoney stated that he does not want to see another pond on Salem Street . Mr. Osgood explained the different effects of having the berms . Mr. Osgood stated that he is trying to set up a meeting with John Chessia, Towns Outside Consultant, for Monday some time . Mr. Osgood stated that a berm would keep sheath flow off of the Cyr' s property. Mr. Rowen stated that by having detention ponds on the owners property makes them to be responsible for maintaining them and does not feel that it is a good idea. Mr. Scott stated that if the residents want to put a deck on they would have to go before the Board because you can' t cut into the slope. Mr. Nardella asked if Mr. Osgood could try to move the houses around. Mr. Osgood stated that they are proposing sub-drains at the top of the slope . Mr. Scott stated that they' re concerned about the upper basin and the pipe on the bottom of the hill . 1' 4 9. u B' Continued until June 17, 1997 . Decisions : 200 Chickering Road (Rennies) - site plan review The Board agreed to set the bond for 200 Chickering Road for $25, 000 . On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney the Board voted 3-2 to approve 200 Chickering Road site plan review, the site plan review was denied due to the fact you need 4 votes . Mr. Nardella asked if the applicant would like to know why they denied it. Mr. Shaheen stated that he thought the Public Hearing was closed. Mr. Nardella stated that the applicant should come back to resolve the issues of public safety and traffic issues . Mr. Nardella stated that there is an open door for further reconsideration. Ms . Lescarbeau stated that she does not concur with items 1&3 of the decision. Ms . Lescarbeau stated that it that it is not an appropriate location., the building is not appropriate and it is a safety hazard to the town and area. Ms . Lescarbeau stated that she does not feel that she can be persuaded. Mr. Shaheen stated that if it meets the bylaws then the permit must be granted, that' s what the law says . Mr. Mahoney stated that they have followed the laws and statute. Mr. Mahoney feels that we have no right not to grant this . In his view the applicant has done everything they were supposed to do. 757 Turnpike Street (Stop & Shop) - site plan review The Board agreed to set the bond for 757 Turnpike Street for $25, 000 . On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the Board voted unanimously to approve the decision as amended for 757 Turnpike Street site plan review. Endorse Plans : Lot 31A Weyland Circle - Form A Mr. Scott recommends the Board to sign the plan. 5 The Planning Board signed the Form A ,plan for Lot 31A Weyland Circle . 3 Bonds/Lot Releases: 94 Flagship Drive (Chemlawn) - bond release Mr. Scott recommends the release of the bond. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Ms . Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to release the remaining balance of $3, 000 plus interest for 94 Flagship Drive . Windkist Farms - lot releases Mr. Scott recommends the release of the lots . On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Angles the Board voted unanimously to release lot 1-18 of Windkist Farms . Windkist Farms - bond release Mr. Scott recommends the release of the bond. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted unanimously to release the remaining balance of $15, 000 plus interest . On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 30 p .m. 6 31