HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-11-26November 26, 1979 - MONDAY
Regular Meeting
The PLANNING BOARD held ~ regular monthly meeting on Monday evening, November 26,
1979 at 7:53 P.M. in the Town Office Meeting Room. The following members were pre~ent
and voting: William Chepulis, Chairman; John J. Monteiro, Vice-Chairman; and Paul A.
Hedstrom, Clerk.
18 visitors were present.
PUBLIC HEARING: WILLOW INDUSTRIAL PtRK (R. Regan): the Clerk read the legal notice.
Messers Regan and Grasso were present. Robert Regau told those present that ~this land
adjoins the Willows Racquet Club, is consistent with the Zoning By-Law, there will be
one entrance off the highway, Willow St. will be widened to Town specifications, the
subdivision road, Flagship Drive, will be a 60 ft. easement with 32 ft. paved. The
following types of companies have already purchased lots: computer software, anesthesia
light manufacturing and general office space, research and development in the field of
metallurgy. All lots, except C1, are close to 2~and 3 acres in size. Propose to
build a jogging track around the periphery of~e park. All plans have to be submitted
to a design review board before purchase of lots. The park will be serviced with sewer.
The following abutters/neighbors had questions regarding the development:
Louis Bowab, 44 Marion Dr.; }.~s. Mattola, ~,~arion Dr.; Frar~k Greslick, 79 I~rion Dr.;
Ed Connor, Marion Dr.; Ms. Goodrich, 99 ~arion Dr.; Peter Novello, 1~4 Marion Dr.;
Joan Tibbet~s, Raleigh Tavern Lane. Ed Connor specified that }~arion Drive had campaigned
heavily for the Master Plan setbacks because they were guaranteed protection when the
area was re-zoned Industrial. Mattola and Gresl$ck questioned buffer as required, lot
minimums.. Goodrich's concern was with parking, traffic, etc.
Regan stated that it would be close to a three year project, to be done in phases, and
emphasized that they are at the Willows eve~ day if any abutters have further ques-
tions.
Letters from Highway Dept. dated Nov. ~6, Fire Dept. dated Nov. 16, and BPWdated Nov.
26 were read by the Clerk. Mr. Grasso stated that the sewer is being run at their own
cost now and intend to keep the pumping station in private control. ~r. Monteiro felt
that both he and the BOARD as a whole w~ld like!to see this p~ing s~ation remain in
private hands. Mr. Cyr added a further recommendation that a leveling area be estab-
lished coming on to Rte. 114.
~iotion made by Monteiro to t~ke the m~tter under advisement. Hedstrom seconded and the
vote WaS llna/limous.
PLANS NOT REQUIRING APPROVAL:
1 - 55%URICE RIBS, Forest & Ingalls ~ts. - showing parcels A & B, both excessive in area
and frontage; plan dated April 17, 1978, revised Nov. 16~ 1979. Upon motion by Nonteiro,
second by Hedstrom to endorse the plan of land as not requiring approval under subdivision
control law the vote was unanimous.
BOND RELEASES:
1 - ;~NTER HILL ESTATES: letter of recfuest from Gelinas' office was read. Highway
Surveyor's letter recommending release of ~5,000 on Phase I was read; no release on
Phase II; letter from BPW recommended ~7380 to be released and $21,600 for Phase III;
BPW release for Phase II is $12,300. ~otion by Hedstrom to release the following:
Phase I - $5,000, Highway; Phase II - ~2,~00, BPW; Phase III - $36,980 (~8,000 High-
way and $28,980 BPW. Second byEonteiro and ~nanimous vote.
Nov. 26, 1979 - cont.
2 - QUAIL RUN: letter from J. Turtle requesting release was read. Highway Surveyor's
letter dated Nov. 26, 1979 sad BPW letter was read by the Clerk. Letter from Herbert
F. Hayes regarding sloping, etc. was also read. Turtle stated that he had talked with
~. Hayes and everything seems to be t~ken care of. Motion by Monteiro to release the
sum of $18,000 leaving a balance of $55,000 for road work completed. Second by Hedstrom
and unanimous vote.
CORRESPONDENCE:
a) Archdiocese Re Wood Ridge/Woodbridge - reply received from Charleen Regan to our
letter sent to Atty. James Dolan. The Chairman was directed'to write 'a response
requesting that in accordance with Ch. 85, Sec. 3A and 3B the n~mes have to be submitted
to the Planning Board for approval at a public hearing.
b) Town Counsel Re Two Houses on Form "A" Lot: we may not endorse the plan if two
houses exist on' one lot; Sec. 81 of M.G.L. and the Subdivision Control Law were cited.
Letter so accepted on motion of Monteiro and second by Hedstrom. Unanimous vote.
c) Town Counsel Re Transfer of Land, Olympic Construction: explanation that it is
okay to accept the land via Board of Selectmen approval to Con. Com. It does not
rec~uire Town Meeting action if done this way. Motion by Monteiro to refer all corres-
pondence to the Con. Com. and they in turn will petition %he Selectmen. Second by
Hedstrom and unanimous vote.
QUESTIONNAIRE FROM CO~4ITTEE TO STUDY L~fD USE DE?TS. cover letter from Fritz Ostherr
was read by Clerk Hedstrom. To be t~ken up at Work Session on Dec. lOth.
COPY OF LETTER FROM D. A. K~IN BURKE TO DAN LONG RE ~EMINAR ON OP~ ~EETING LAW: the
secretary to find ou~ exactly when in December this will be held.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS:
Minutes of 10/22 and 11/5/79 were so accepted upon motion of Monteiro and second by
Hedstrom. Unanimous vote.
BUDGET: to be taken at Dec. 3, 1979 meeting.
INGALLS CROSSING II DEPINITIVE PLAN FOR SIGNATURES: 5\~san St. Pierre advised members
that all is is order. Plans signed.
The meeting adjourned at 10 P.M.