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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-02-11Monday - February 11, 197~ The PLANNING BOARD held a special meeting on Monday evening, February 11, 197& at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Office Building meeting room. The following members were present and voting: William Chepulis, Chairman; John J. Monteiro, Vice Chair- man; Paul R. Lamprey, Clerk; Donald N. Keirstead and Fritz Ostherr. This meeting was called to act on plans submitted for the Stevens Mill area. STEVENS MILL TO~NHOU~ DEVELOPMENT: Atty. Charles W. Trombly, Atty. Harold Morley, Jr. and Scott Giles, engineer presented plans to the Board of the Stevens Mill townhouse development as not requiring approval under the Subdivision Control Law. These are the final plans which show all dimensions. Mr. ?rombly explained that the 120 lots are in the same location with one exception; lots on Harkaway Road have been turned slightly for aesthetic purposes only. Each lot shows dimensions so that conveyance can be made with a valid deed. Mr. and Mrs. Coates and Mr. Blackstock were also present. Mr. Ostherr made a motion to endorse the plan as not requiring approval under the Subdivision Control Law; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was 3- yes and 2- no; Mr. Lamprey and Mr. Chepulis voting no. Discussion was held on the lots to be used as common land. ANDREW CIRCLE: Mr. Sorbo and Atty. Maurice Schwartz appeared before the Board relative to their request for the release of the covenant and the substitution of a surety bond. Letters were received from the Highway Surveyor and Board of Public Works stating the amounts that would be necessary for a bond in order to release the covenant. They presented a surety bond in the amount of $37,000 and a request for release. Mr. Keirstead made a motion to refer the forms to Town Counsel for his approval; Mr. Lamprey seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Ostherr made a motion to refer the matter to the Subdivision Control Sub-committee for action and report to the Board at the next meeting; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. The members will view the subdivision. Mr. Ostherr made a motion to call a special meeting for Saturday Feb. 16th at 2:00 P.M. to discuss and act on the matter; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. CItESTNUT COURT: Jay Burke spoke to the Board about releasing the final $~OObankbook being held on the Chestnut Court subdivision. This matter will be taken up at the March meeting. A letter has been received from the Highway Surveyor stating the street is satisfactory to him. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. - a nonahue) ...... Saturday - February 16, 197h Special Meeting The PLAFNING BOARD held a special meeting on Saturday, February 16, 197~ at 2:00 P.M. in the Town Office Building meeting room. The following members were present and voting: William Chepulis, Chairman; Paul R. Lamprey, Clerk; Donald N. Keirstead and Fritz Ostherr. (Secretary unable to attend meeting, Mr. Chepulis took notes and typed later by Mrs. Donahue). The Subdivision Control Sub-committee had viewed several subdivision sites in the morning and this meeting was called to take whatever action was necessary. RALEIGH TAV~N ESTATES: Mr. Ostherr reported that he and Mr. Monteiro had viewed the site and studied the plans that Ben Osgood had submitted. Mr. Ostherr made a motion to instruct Ben Osgood to proceed with getting the easements and to submit plans "as built" and not "as proposed". Mr. Keirstead seconded the motion and the vote was & - unanimous. Highway Surveyor William Cyr was present at the meeting and stated that the easements as shown on the plan are necessary. The drains have already been built. ANDREW CIRCLE SUBDIVISION: Also present were Atty. Schwartz, Mr. Sorbo and Jo?~ Edwards, engineer for Reno Construction Co. Discussion and review was held on the present work and the work remaining on the development. Mr. Ostherr made a motion to release the covenant and substitute a bond in the amount of $37,0OO for all lots. Mr. Keirstead seconded the motion and the vote was ~ - unanimous. The Board members signed the Form of Release~ which was then duly notarized. CHESTNUT COURT SUBDMSION: Discussion was held on J. & V. Realty's Chestnut Court subdivision. Jay Burke had requested that the remaining S40Obank book be released. A letter had been received from the Highway Surveyor stating all of the work had been completed to his satisfaction. Mr. Ostherr made a motion to release the $~00 bank book and place the subdivision in the "closed" file. Mr. Keirstead seconded the motion and the vote was ~ - unani- mous. JOHNSON CIRCLE&DOUGLAS WILSON SUBDMSIONS: The Subdivision Control Sub-committee had inspected Johnson Oircle and found there was construc$ion on two lots. The Sub-committee will submit a report on Douglas Drive for the March &th hearing. William Cyr said his review of the definitive plans did not incl~e hi~recommenda- tions given on the preliminary plans, drains, d~nasg, crown~oad~_tc. He recommends 3".. ~- ' ~~' ~lir~anChepulis, The meeting adjourned at 3.10 P.M. ~~~e~hue, ~ ,~ecre~ary Monday - March 4, 1974 Subdivision Hearing The PLANNING BOARD held its regular meeting on Monday evening, March 4, 197& at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Office Building meeting room. The following members were present and voting: William ChepuLis, Chairman; Paul R. La~prey, Clerk; Fritz Ostherr and Donald N. Keirstead. Mr. Monteiro was ill and unable to attend. There were 25 people present for the meeting. Mr. Ostherr made a motion to accept the minutes of the previous meetings; Mr. Keirstead seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Ostherr made a motion to take up item 5 of the agenda relative to setting a hearing date for the Zoning By-law amendments. Mr. Ostherr made a motion to hold the hearing on all zoning articles on April 15th at the Fire Station meeting room. Mr. Keirstead seconded the motion. The vote was 3-1, with Mr. Keirstead voting no. HEARING: Douglas E. Wilson. Mr. Lamprey read the legal notice for the "Douglas Drive and Mark Road West" subdivision, containing 13 lots at the end of Lisa Lane. Mr. Douglas Wilson and Peter Ogren, the engineer, appeared before the Board to explain the subidivision. Mr. Wilson said he wants to subdivide his land and wants to give two of his children some of the land. The two large lots could probably be subdivided later on. He plans on keeping as many trees as possible. Mr. Ogren described the plans. They intend to put in a water line and would build only about 2 or 3 houses a year. Mr. Consoli, 112 Lisa Lane, an abutter, was in favor of the development. Member Ostherr reviewed the items listed on the tentative approval of the pre- liminary plans and said he would prefer to hear some of the reports of the town departments before the Subdivision Sub-committee makes a report. Mr. Chepulis read the following letters from the several officials and town departments: 1. Board of Health - which stated that because of marginal soil conditions, this area should undergo intensive long range planning with respect to ultimate town maintenance/responsibility requirements; and that Bd. of Health approval will be made at the time that individual system designs are submitted for each lot. 2. Board of Public Works - water cannot be supplied due to the elevation of the subdivision. 3. Fire Chief - no water available. He wants the location of 2 hydrants changed. Police Chief - no objections. March ~, 197~ - cont. 5. Highway Surveyor - Mr. Cyr listed 6 recommendations which should be taken care of by the developer. Mr. Cyr was present and discussed the contents of his letter. 6. .Building Inspector - Mr. Foster listed several items that did not meet the zoning requirements. Discussion was held on these items. 7. Conservation Commission - does not fall within jurisdiction of that board. Opposed: Mr. Chepulis read a letter on behalf of the residents of Mark Road, Johnson Street, Jay Road and Rea Street, objecting to the subdivision for several reasons. 1. It will create a definite health hazard, especially as to septic systems. There is already an existing problem. 2. The subdivisionwill result in polluting all existing streams, underground streams and upset the ecological balance in the area. 3. It will cause a substantial disrupting of the water flow and natural dr~inage in the area. This area is already very wet. Those present and speaking in opposition were: 1. George Fitzpatrick, Mark Road 2. Dr. Savukinas, Mark Road 3. Philip Sullivan, Jay Road Timothy Rock, Jay Road 5. Joseph Giard, Johnson Street 6. Mr. Woodcock, Rea Street 7. Mr. Kilcoyne, Johnson Street 8. Atty. Collins, Jay Road After lengthy discussion on problems of drainage, water pressure, septic systems, foul odors, pollution, etc. and objecting to naming the road Mark Road West, which would cause confusion because of the existing Mark Road, Mr. Ostherrmade a motion to take the subdivision under advisement; Mr. Keirstead seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous (~). JOSEPH BARBAGALLO: Mr. Barbagallo was present with a written request for release of the covenant on the "Cedar Lane" subdivision off Forest Street and the submission of a bank book in the amount of $17,110, which was the amount recommended by Highway Surveyor Cyr for security to finish the road construction. Mr. Ostherr made a motion to release the covenant and to substitute the bankbook in the amount of $17,110; Mr. Lamprey seconded the motion and the vote was unS1$-i~IOus. TE'~, FARM AREA: Mr. James Young, Concord, Mass. and Dr. Love, resident at Teel Farm property, appeared before the Board for discussion. They stated they have a chance to purchase some land from Land/Vest, about 35-20 acres, and want to subdivide it into 3 lots. March ~, 197~ - cont. They don't want to come in as a subdivision. Lengthy discussion was held on this. Mr. Keirstead suggested they show a 50-ft. right of way with a turna- round to get the necessary frontage and look into getting conservation ease- ments. MORRIS STREET: The Selectmen sent a letter requesting a recommendation from the Planning Board relative to Morris Street being accepted as a public way. The Selectmen's hearing on this matter will be held on April 16th. Mr. Cyr explaiued that 2/3 of the road was finished and stated that he would submit a report to the Beard for its.next meeting. BOARD OF APPEALS: The Board received notice of a hearing to be held on ~arch llthfor Chestnut Estates Trust (Lincoln Giles)~ the same petition as before. Mr. Kelt- stead made a motion to make no recommendation; Mr. Ostherr seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. MISCELLANEOUS MATTerS: 1. The Board reviewed the suggested fo~ from Mr. Cyr relabive to inspections of subdivisions. Mr. Keirstead made a motion that effective immediately, Mr. Cyr's revised form shall be in effect; Mr. Ostherr seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous, Mr. Cyr also sent a letter relative to the thicknesses of bituminous concrete. After discussien, the Board decided to send notices to the several townofficials and departments to submit any suggestions or changes 4o the Subdivision Rules and Regulations and attend the April 1st meeting. p~l$c address 2. Discussion was held on purchasing an auamo/system and tape recorder. 3. Plans not requiring approval. Mr. Keirstead made a motion to endorse the plans submitted as not requiring Planning Board approval; Mr. Ostherr seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. letter was received from the County Planner, Salem, Mass. requesting a meetingwith the Board. A letter will be sent informing him of our meeting dates. 5. The Board decided to hold its organizational meeting on April 1, 1974. DONALD N. EEIRSTEAD: Mr. Chepulis awarded a plaque to Member Keirstead for his 5 years of service on the Planning Board. Today is election day, and since Mr. Keirstead did not choose to run ag~in~ this is his last meeting. J Chairman · (Anna Donahue) Secretary