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Home My WebLink About1998-07-07 Planning Board Minutes Planning Board Meeting DPW Conference Room July 7, 1998 i Members Present: Richard S. Rowen, Chairman, Joseph V. Mahoney and Alberto Angles, Associate Member were present. John Simons, Clerk arrived at 7:30 p.m. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner was also present. Minutes: On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes for June 16, 1998 as amended. Discussion: Lot F Intellisense)—update Ms. Colwell stated that she met with Dr. Masseh and they are planning on doing a long term stabilization plan. Mike Seacamp of Secamp Environmental passed out a final copy of the long term plan. Ms. Colwell stated that we need to have a time frame on when this will be complete. Dr. Masseh stated that he is trying to negotiate a contract with a general contractor to try to get them to take the responsibility of the site. Mr. Rowen stated that we still do not have a drainage design. Mr. Rowen asked if they we're planning on having the general contractor bring the drainage forward to get approved. Mr. Rowen asked when the Board wanted the site stable. Ms. Colwell stated that the construction was to commence by September. Mr. Seacamp stated that we can loam and hydroseed around the perimeter. Mr. Mahoney asked what you consider the perimeter. Mr. Seacamp stated that anything but the footprint of the building. Mr. Rowen asked if they are still planning to build. Dr. Masseh stated that if we can get an equitable contract. Steve Webster of Dutton & Garfield stated that he is an abutter and thinks these guys did a great job getting the site stabilized. Ms. Colwell stated that they should go ahead and stabilize the site and report back to her in two weeks and she will report back to the Board. 980 Osgood Street (Texaco)— site plan review Ms. Colwell stated that she was looking for an update on the site. Mr. Ferreira stated that they're finishing up the landscaping this week. Mr. Ferreira stated that they got Steve Stapinski of Merrimack Engineering to finish the as-built plans. Mr. Ferreira stated that by next month they should be all set. Town Printing—request for an extension Ms. Colwell stated that Charlie Poore is looking for an extension on his permit. Ms. Colwell stated that as part of their approval for site plan review there was an addition to be put on later as part of their permit and their permit is up and they are asking for a 1 year extension. Ms. Colwell recommends a 1 year extension. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to approve a 1 year extension for Town Printing. Endorsement of Plans: 196 Main Street (St. Michael's Church) - site plan review Ms. Colwell recommended that the Board endorse the plans. The Board endorsed the plans for 196 Main Street (St. Michael's Church). Lot 1-2BA Orchard Hill Road— site.plan review Ms. Colwell recommended that the Board endorse the plans. The Board endorsed the plans for Lot 1-2B-1 Orchard Hill Road. Lots 4 & 5 Willow Street--- site„plan review Ms. Colwell recommended that the Board endorse the plans. The Board endorsed the plans for Lots 4 & 5 Willow Street. Bonds: Foxwood — definitive subdivision Ms. Colwell stated that she and Jim Rand met with the homeowners and neighbors of the Foxwood development. Ms. Colwell stated that they need to get a list together to find out the amounts of what work has to be completed so that the Board can have an accurate amount being held for the their bond. Continued until 7/21/98. Meadowood III- definitive subdivision R/6 Ms. Colwell stated that we're waiting for an as-built plan and does not recommend a bond release. Nadine Lane— definitive subdivision Ms. Colwell stated that D.P.W stated that the road was accepted and they recommend a total bond release of all remaining funds in the amount of$24,720. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to release all remaining funds in the amount of$24,720 plus interest. Public Hearings (7:30 p.m.) New: 33 Walker Road— site elan review Ben Osgood Jr. of New England Engineering was present to represent Security Realty Trust located off Rt. 125. Mr, Osgood stated that presently there is two office buildings and they are proposing a 6,780 SF office building. Mr. Osgood stated that he has located all existing parking and proposed parking on the plan. The whole site will be on the same drainage and proposing a new service into in the building. Mr. Osgood stated that basically they are adding a new building to an existing site. Mr. Osgood stated that the increase of volume is about 800 cubic feet. Mr. Osgood stated that Mr. Chessia stated that the impact was very small. Mr. Osgood stated that D.P.W. wrote a letter stating that there is no problem with the drainage. Mr. Osgood stated that presently there is no landscape on the property but, they are proposing landscaping around the property. Mr. Osgood stated that there is two proposed lights at the two entry ways. Mr. Osgood stated that there is an existing sign on the property and there might be signs on the doors. Mr. Osgood went over the design of the building with the Board. Mr. Mahoney asked what the number of proposed offices there would be. Mr. Osgood stated that there will be 4 offices. Mr. Rowen asked if it is truly going to be office space. Ms. Colwell stated that the old parking spaces don't meet present requirements but, the new spaces do meet the requirements. Mr. Simons asked what the floor ratio is. Mr. Osgood stated that it is 33%. Mr. Rowen asked what the building height is. Mr. Osgood stated that it is 39'. Mr. Rowen asked if there was any new drainage. Ms. Colwell stated that there wasn't. Mr. Angles asked if there were any external HVAC units. Mr. Osgood stated that they will probably be put along the side of the building with screening. Mr. Osgood stated that the existing buildings have electric heat and is very expensive. The applicant would like to use propane but, will screen the tank with trees. Mr. Rowen asked if they will require a fence around the tank. Ms. Colwell stated that what ever the Fire Department requires they will have to do. The attorney for condominiums next store stated that Walker Road is a private road and needs to be upgraded and would like to discuss that with the developer. Mr. Osgood stated that with regards to the maintenance of the road these buildings are part of a condo association and does not know if they can do that. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing. On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted unanimously to approve the draft decision for 33 Walker Road as amended. Continued: 285 Holt Road - site plan review Dom Scalise was present to represent 285 Holt Road. Mr. Scalise stated that on behalf of the applicant they would not like to hold a hearing tonight because there is only 4 members present and at the last meeting there was 6 and they are afraid that it might be a problem when it comes time to vote. Ms. Colwell stated that we did receive a copy of our traffic consultants comments but, we did not ask him to attend this meeting because we thought your consultant would not have time to respond. Mr. Rowen stated that he has put together a list of things that he would like to see during the permit process. Mr. Rowen stated that he is not keen on surprises and would like to pass them out to you. Mr. Rowen went over his punch list with the Board and the applicants. Ms. Colwell stated that the noise proposal went out today to the 3 companies. Ms. Colwell also stated that the People for the Environment are holding a meeting Thursday night July 9, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m. @ the North Parish Church. Continued until August 8, 1998. 33 Johnson Street Youth Center - site 121an review Phil Christiansen of Christiansen and Sergi, William Scott, Director of Community Development and Joe Lynch were present to represent 33 Johnson Street. Mr. Christiansen went over the revise pians with the Board. Jim Rand of D,P.W. stated that he did not have time to write up a memo but, D.P.W. has no outstanding issues. Mr. Rowen asked if the found a location for more parking spaces. Mr. Christiansen stated that they didn't. Mr. Simons questioned on what trees will be taken down. Mr. Scott stated that the Historical Society gave them a pretty strict decision if you want to look it 3 o u over. Mr. Rowen asked when they would like to start construction. Mr. Lynch stated that they would like to start in April. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing. Countjy Club Estates - definitive subdivision The applicants requested a continuance until July 21, 1998. 465 Great Pond Estates watershed special permit The applicants requested a continuance until July 21, 1998. Brook Farm -definitive subdivision Marty Halloran of Atlantic Engineering was present to represent Brook Farm. Mr. Halloran went over the revised plans with the Board. Mr. Halloran stated that they added a 25' no cut buffer for one abutter and they will put up screening for the other abutter. Mr. Halloran stated that they had to raise the grading on some lots for the new Title 5 regulations. Mr. Halloran stated that there are some outstanding issues. Mr. Halloran went over the outstanding issues with the Board. Mr. Rowen asked if there is a lot of fill to be brought in for the road. Mr. Halloran stated that the road will be 3' higher than the existing road. Ms. Colwell stated that before the site is to be cleared the developer will schedule a meeting out on site with the Town Planner to see what tree's they will be taking down. Mr. Simons stated that he would like to see a cul-de-sac. Mr. Rand stated that there is a problem with the plows getting around the cul-de-sac's and the other Town trucks. Mr. Simons stated that he has never heard a complaint from anyone in the Town about his cul-de-sac. Mr. Rand stated that he will go out to Mr. Simons street and take a look at the cul-de-sac to see if they can do it. Mr. Halloran stated that they also got rid if the infiltrators on the houses. Continued until July 21, 1998. decisions: Rose Meadow—definitive subdivision plan On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Rose Meadow definitive subdivision decision as amended. Winter Street—watershed special permit On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Winter Street watershed special permit decision as written. 33 Walker Road .site plan review On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted unanimously to approve 33 Walker Road site plan review decision as amended. Planning Board Elections: On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted unanimously to re elect the existing members as is. `�� 4 Adjournment: On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. s 5