HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-05-18 Planning Board Minutes Planning Board Meeting
Department of Public Works
May 18, 1999
Members Present:
Alberto Angles, Associate Member and Richard Rowen, Chairman, were present. Richard
Nardella arrived at 7:04. John Simons, Clerk arrived at 7:30 p.m. Heidi Griffin, Town
Planner was also present. Alison Lesearbeau, Vice Chairman and Joseph V. Mahoney
were absent.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes:
On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted unanimously to
approve the minutes for April 20, 1999 as amended.
Minutes:
On a motion by Mr.Nardella, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted unanimously to
approve the minutes for April 29, 1999.
Bond Release:
201 Sutton.Street(Renex Dialysis site plan review
Ms. Griffin stated that she went out to the site and everything looks fine. Ms. Griffin
stated that she has received an as-built plan from the engineer also. Ms. Griffin
recommends the bond be released.
On a motion by Mr.Nardella., seconded by Mr. Angles,the Board voted unanimously to
release the $2,000 bond plus interest for 201 Sutton Street(Renex Dialysis).
Discussion:
RFP—inspection service
Ms. Griffin stated that this new consultant would replace D.P.W. inspection and replace
the current outside consultant for the Town. Mr.Nardella asked if this engineer would do
both of the jobs. Ms. Griffin stated that they would. Ms. Griffin stated that the deadline
for the R.F. P. is this Friday and the interviews will be next week. Mr. Nardella asked
who would be doing the interviewing. Ms. Griffin stated that it would be Jim Rand, Bill
Scott and myself
Subdivision Rules&Regulations
Ms. Griffin stated that she is working on changing the entirety. Ms. Griffin stated that she
would like to know if any of the Board members have any comments or changes. Ms.
Griffin stated that the amendments are not close to being done. Mr. Rowen asked when
you think a draft copy will be ready for us to look at. Ms. Griffin stated that maybe in a
couple of months. Mr. Rowen stated that maybe they could review an item once a month.
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Summer Agenda
Ms. Griffin stated that she would like to know if the Board members would like to meet
once a month during the months of July and August. Ms. Griffin stated that she though
this might work out better since a lot of people go away during the summer months on A
vacation and this could reduce incidents of re-advertisement for re-scheduling Public
Hearings due to the lack of a quorum. Mr. Rowen stated that he thinks it's a good idea.
Mr. Angles stated that he thinks it's a good idea. Mr.Nardella stated that he would like a
to continue to have meetings twice a month Mr. Simons stated that he doesn't mind
having meetings twice a month either. Mr. Rowen stated that we could talk about it again
at the next meeting.
Public Hearings(7:30 p.m.)
New:
102 South Bradford Street--watershed special permit
Scott Talbot was present representing 102 South Bradford Street. Scott Giles was also
present for the Talbot's as their engineer. Mr. Talbot stated that they are planning to put a
second floor on an existing ranch and legalize a pool that was not permitted by the
previous owner. Ms. Griffin stated that they would be expanding upward. Ms. Griffin
stated that she has put in the decision that they are not to use any pesticides or fertilizers
on their property. Mr. Rowen asked if they were on town sewer. Ms. Griffin stated that
they were. The Board went over the plans. Mr. Rowen stated that he would like to add
to the,decision that there will not be storage in the non-disturbance zone. Mr. Rowen
asked if the Zoning Board of Appeals legalized the pool. Ms. Griffin stated that they did.
Mr. Rowen stated that he would like to add to the decision that they are to install haybales
along the driveway. Mr. Simons stated that he would like to add in the findings of the
decision that the applicant is already on town sewer.
On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the Board voted unanimously to
close the Public Hearing.
326 Great Pond Road—watershed special permit
Mark Maclennan was present to represent his home at 326 Great Pond Road, Mark West
of West Environmental, Scott Giles and his pool contractor were also present. Ms. Griffin
stated that they are planning 5,500 SF of impervious area to be added and most of it will
be in the non-discharge zone. Ms. Griffin stated that the applicant was late sending the
information to the outside consultant and we just got his comments back today. Mr. West
asked if the Board could condition the consultant's comments in the decision. Mr.
Nardella stated that they need to address the comments to the consultant and then we will
issue the decision. Mr. Maclennan stated that there would not be any more grass than we
already have. Mr. Nardella asked if the wetland line has been confirmed. Mr. Giles stated
that it has. Mr. Nardella asked if we had to do test pits for the pool installation. Mr. Giles
stated that he did not think they should have to. Ms. Griffin stated that they would have
to move the fence outside the conservation zone. Mr. Rowen stated that they need to
address the issues and then we could issue a decision at the next meeting.
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Decisions:
102 South Bradford,Street—watershedsped permit
On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to
approve the watershed special permit known as 102 South Bradford Street.
Adjournment:
On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Angles,the Board voted unanimously to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m,
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