HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-09-16 Planning Board Minutes PIanning Board Meeting
DPW Conference Room
September 16,1997
Members Present:
Richard S. Rowen, Chairman, Alberto Angles, Associate Member, Joseph V. Mahoney and
Richard Nardella. John Simons, Clerk arrived at 7:15 p.m. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town
Planner was also present.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes:
On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the Board voted unanimously to approve
the minutes as amended for September 2, 1997.
Endorse Plans:
120 Main Street (Senior Center) - site plan review
Ms. Colwell recommended that the Board sign the plans,
The Board signed the plans for 120 Main Street,
315 Turnpike Street (Merrimack College) - site plan review
Ms. Colwell recommends the Board sign the plans.
The Board signed the plans for 315 Turnpike Street.
Lot/Bond Releases:
Nadine Lane - bond reduction
Ms. Colwell read a letter from Tim Willett stating that he recommends the Board release $17,300
and retain $24,720 for Nadine Lane subdivision.
On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to release
$17,300 and retain $24,720 for Nadine Lane subdivision.
Discussion:
Great Pond Estates - definitive subdivision
The applicants are looking for an extension for the completion of Great Pond Estates. Mr.
Rowen stated that the Town delayed the start of their subdivision for the purpose of making them
wait until the sewer was brought down to the subdivision. Mr. Rowen stated that they are
working actively to complete the project. Ms. Colwell stated that Mr. Scott thought that the
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Board could play hard ball and try to have them go by the new watershed rules. Mr. Rowen
stated that we are the cause for their delay.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the Board voted unanimously to
approve a one year extension for Great Pond Estates.
Continued:
Red Gate Pasture - definitive subdivision
Ben Osgood Jr. Was present to represent Red Gate Pasture. Ms. Colwell stated that she told Mr.
Osgood to work with Mr. Chessia to get a drainage plan to work. Mr. Rowen stated that Mr.
Osgood needs to get his work to Mr. Chessia early enough to get a response to the Board . Ms.
Colwell stated that Mr. Chessia stated "conceptionaly the plan will work" but, additional data is
needed on the plan that Mr. Osgood revised. Mr. Osgood stated that he met with Ms. Colwell
and Mr. Scott to talk about doing a PRD, but you are required to have 10 acres and he only has 6
acres and does not see it worthy to get a variance. Mr, Osgood went over the changes he made
on the plan. Mr. Rowen stated that the volume of water is the Boards main concern. Mr.
Osgood stated that the majority of the water is from the roofs and the roadway. Mr. Rowen
asked if anything has been accomplished since the last meeting. Mr. Osgood stated that he has to
provide Mr. Chessia with everything and recalculate the drainage. Mr. Osgood stated that he
would like the pond above the groundwater. Mr. Rowen asked was it below Mr. Cyr's property
when you designed it last time. Mr. Osgood stated that it was stored at the same height as Mr,
Cyr's property. Mr, Osgood stated that he designed a manhole to intercept the drainage for every
storm. Mr. Osgood explained to the Board about the new drainage system for the project. Mr.
Rowen asked if they can get results for the next meeting. Ms. Colwell suggested that we continue
for a month. Mr. Osgood stated that he can have the calculations done in two weeks but would
like to give Mr. Chessia enough time to look it over. Mr. Cyr stated that he believes that the
chances of this new drainage working are less now. Mr. Cyr asked if Mr. Chessia would be at the
next meeting. Ms. Colwell stated that Mr. Chessia usually puts his comments in writing to the
Board. Mr. Cyr asked if his consultant could attend the next meeting. Ms. Colwell suggested
that Mr. Cyr address his consultants comments to Ms. Colwell.
Continued until October 21, 1997,
Executive Session:
On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board agreed to convene into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Rennie v. Planning Board and Antonelli v.
Planning Board. The vote took place at 7:50 p.m.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Nardella yes
Mr. Simons yes
Mr. Mahoney yes
Mr. Angles yes
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Mr. Rowen yes
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board agreed to come out of
executive Session and reconvene in open session. The vote took place at 8:25 p.m.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Nardella yes
Mr. Simons yes
Mr. Mahoney yes
Mr. Angles yes
Mr. Rowen yes
Adjournment:
On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p,m.
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