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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-02-05Monday - February 5, 1968 Regular Meeting & Hearing The PLANNING BOARD held their regular meeting on Monday evening, February 5, 1968 at 7:30 P.M. in the Town OiTice Building Meeting Room. The following members were present and voting: Wil~liam Chepulis, Jr., Chairm~n; Howard Gil,~n, Secretary; James M. Barman and George B. Farley. Mr. Burke was out of town and was unable to attend. 1. HE~P~ING; 7:30 P.M. - Rezoning - S~e~art P. WilSOn There were eight people present for the meeting. Mr. Gilman read the legal notice as to the description of land involved for the re-zomf~g. It is a parcel of land adjacent to the Arlington Trust Compa~ Bank on Main Street a.nd Second Street. T~e bank Mould Like the land in order to mak~ a larger parking area. Stewart Wilson, Leonard Albis and Atty. Alfred Daniels spoke for the petition. They felt that this larger parking area and easier access to it would alleviate the ~ present traffic and parking problem at the b~nk. They would have the entrance from Main Street and the exit would be on Second Street. The house on Second Streetwill remain. They have oI'fered to put up a fence around the house to block the view of the parking area by the abutter. Thomas Barnes, 159 Ma~n St. was opposed. He is an immediate abutter on the Main Street side. He is afraid something else besides a parking space could be put in.~ Another abutter spoke in opposition, Mrs. Hawkins. It is her home that will be fenced in. Mr. Farley made a motion to take the petition under advisement. Mr. Gi~w~.n seconded the mo~ion and ~he vo~e was unanimous. 2. PHELIMINA~Y PLANS: ~. Robert Good, in, Architec~ and Engineer, appeared before the Board with preliminary plans for two subdivisions. One is for 14 lots on Forest S~reet on land owned by Rene Demers and to be developed by "Forestwood Trust" c/o Boxford Realty (Moore). T~e length o~' ~e street would be about 800 feet. There are no possible ways to connect to another sZreet. T~e roadway is presently 40~ wide but it could be made 50'. They are anticipating putting in wells for water since there is no town water available. He thinks they are about 500 feet from the nearest fire hydrant. Mr. Chepulis spoke abouz bringing the turnaround ~o the end of the lot line. Mr. Clarence Pierce, also connected with the subdivision, said tham N.E. Power has land adJoinging immediately and ~ha~ ~here are power line and poles t~ere. Lo~ 10 snows as con~aining 27 acres and wo~ld not have a rear lot line which would give access to the back land. Mr. Moore said ne would like some sort of a tentative approval - he does not request a hearing as yet. February 5, 1968 - Cont. Mr. Goodwin s~owed another plan for a preliminary su0~ivision of land on Johnson S~ree~ owned by WilliamCaffray - Ca~ray Realty Trust, which con, sins 4 lots. The 2 fron~ lots on Jonnson S~ree~will connec~ co ~ne sewer, but the back lots won't. Mr. Goodwin was given the necessary forms to complete with reference to submitting Preliminary Plans which he will return to the Board as soon as possible. ACCEPTANCE OF STREETS: A letter was received from the Board of Selectmen requesting the Board's recommendations for acceptance as public ways the following streets: Marian Drive Ferncroft Circle, Meadowview Road Highwood Way Elmcrest Road & Magnolia Drive Mark Road Village Green Drive, Leyden Street, Jefferson St. & Kingston Street Lisa Lane, SandraLane &KieranRoad Sylvan Terrace A letter was also received from Atty. John Willis a meeting with the Board with reference to certain streets before the Board makes its recommendationS. Atty. Willis will be notified that the Board w~ meet on Feb. 26 to discuss the acceptance of streets if hewishesto be present at that time. A letter will also be sent to the Highway Surveyor requesting his recommendations as to the above streets. A letter will be sent to Town Counsel asking for his opinion as to the legality of Article 25 in the Annual Town MeetingWarrantwhichhas to dowith the Board of Selectmen instructing the Planning Board relative to subdivisions. The Re zoning hearings will be set up for February 26th. ROY FARE SUBDIVISION: The Board discussed the hearing of Roy Fart for a subdivision which was held on January 8, 1968. Mr. Bannan made a motion to approve the subdivision subject to certain conditions. Mr. Farley seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. ~heconditions are as follows: 1. That the record owners of the subject land forthwith execute and record a "covenant running with the land", or otherwise provide security for the construction of ways and the installation of municipal services within said subdivision, all as provided byG.L.c. 41, s. 81-U. 2. That all such construction and installations shall in all respects conform to the governing rules and regulations of this Board. February 5, 1968 - Cont. 3. That water and sewer will be according to the rules and regulations of the Board of Public Works. 4. That surface drains and street bounds must be installed; the roads ~st be hot-topped and constructed; all in accordance with the requirements under the Subdivision Rules and Regulations of the Planning Board. Proper street signs must be installed. 5. ~ust comply with the Board of Fire Engineerst requirements as to the fire alarm syste~ 6. Approval is granted subject to the petitioner receiving State approval of access to Chickering Road. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.