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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-05-06Monday - May 6, 197~ Regular Meeting The PLANNING BOARD held its regular meeting on Monday evening, May 6, I97& at 7:30 P.M. in the To~n Office Building meeting room. The following members were present and voting: William Chepulis, Chairman; William N. Salemme, Clerk; Fritz Ostherr, Vice Chairman; John J. Monteiro and Paul R. Lamprey. Mr. Lamprey made a motion to accept the minutes of the previous meetings$ Mr. Ostherr seconded the motion. Mr. Chepulis suggested one minor amendment to the April 1st minute~'which the secretary will correct. The vote was unanimous. were 25~Peo~le present for the meeting. There PLANS NOT REQb~RING APPROVAL: 1. Frank Gelinas - plan of Ben Osgood's, lots on Raleigh Tavern Lane. Mr. Ostherr made a motion to endorse the plan; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 2. Cleon Richards, land on Salem Street. Mr. Monteiro made a motion to endorse the plan; Mr. Ostherr seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 3. Mary Stella, land on Grey Street. Mr. Monteiro made a motion to endorse the plan; Mr. Lamprey seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Frank Gelinas presented an amended plan for the end of Coachman's Lane at the turnaround. He thinks a hearing is necessary. The amended plan shortens the street about 25-30 feet. They intend to complete it this summer. Mr. Monteiro made a motion to refer this to the Subdivision Control Sub-Committee and set the hearing date for June 3rd; M~. Ostherr seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. GABRI~,I, DROSSOS: Mr. Gabriel Drossos appeared before the Board as representing George Farr and discussed the possibility of connecting the loop of Raleigh Tavern Lane North and Raleigh Tavern South and developing the area with large lots. There would be from 17 to 20 lots. Lengthy discussion was held. Mr. Drossos said he would evaluate the land further and return to the Board at some future date. DOUGLAS E. WILSON SUBDIVISION: Mr. Wilson said he has made an offer to the abutters and with the approval of Mr. Cyr, he would obtain an easement from Gilbert Rea to exit the water from Douglas Drive. Mr. Wilson had a plan showing a 9-ft. ewail that he had shown to the abutters but had not presented to the Planning Board. Mr. Sullivan, an abutter, said he has spoken with Mr. Rea and that Mr. Wilson has not reached any agreement withMr. Rea or signed anything. The abutters are quite upset about the 9-ft. swail because there would be a large amount of water flowing and would be dangerous to the children in the area. There is no provision for soil erosion or enbankment collapse - no provision has been made for entry or exit while constructing the swail - he would have to go on the May 6, 1974 - cont. abutters property to do this. The amount of water from approx. 50 acres of land would be excessive. Mr. Wilson has not put an~hing in writing with anyone. Mr. Sullivan said he would not agree to anything that is not in writing. He objects to any excess water from the original plan and the alternate plan. No excess water can be directed onto the land of others. He will not give any easements. The Board should make a determination on this subdivision and it should be based on the regulations and by-laws. He speaks for Mr. Rock also, who is an immediate abutter. Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Woodcock, Mr. McMadden, Mr. Scott, all spoke in opposition. Mr. Ogren, the engineer for Mr. Wilson, explained and showed a plan of the area outside the subdivision which showed the swail previously discussed. He said the reason the swail was made so wide was to keep down the depth of the water, which would probably be one foot in the Spring run-off. Frank Gelinas, the town's sanitary engineer, said the Board of Health held a hearing on this proposal last week. He said there is not enough evidence at this time to make any restrictions. The area is marginal as to soil - there will be lots that will be found to be unsuitable. If there is no dr-~nage of the area, it will hard to have proper leeching. After some discussion~ Mr. Ostherr made a motion to DISAPPROVE the subdivision for the following reasons; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Reasons: 1. Control of the drainage is incomplete and the off-site drainage problem is not even close to resolution. 2. The locations of the fire hydrants had not changed as requested by the Board and the Fire Chief. 3. The regulations require percolation tests on each lot. Holes were dug on lots 4, 8 & 9, but no tests were taken. No holes were even dug on lots 11, 12 & 13, so that no tests were taken. 4. Scale of the plans is 1"=50'; the regulations require the scale to be 5. Catch basin locations are not in accordance with the Highway Surveyor's requirements and other recommendations as listed in his letters of Aug. 6, 1973 and March 4, 1974. 6. The plan has no provisions for a fire alarm system. 7. Drainage and service easements should be specifically deeded to the town to provide for proper control and m~tntenance. BOARD OF APPEALS: Notice of a hearing to be held upon the appli~t~on of Joseph Quartarone to convert a building on Middlesex Street (former Am~Le~ion Home) to three families, was received. Mr. Ostherr made a motion to point' out to the Board of Appeals that the existing building has not been used as a dwelling and therefore does not strictly May6, 197~ - cont. meet the wording of that particular section of the Zoning By-Law but that we have no objection to such conversion. Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was ~ in favor and member Salemme abstaining. EARTH RE~VAL STUDY OOMMITTEE: Mr. Monteiro made a motion to authorize the chairman to appoint the members to the Earth Removal Study Committee; Mr. Ostherr seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. AMENDMENTS TO SUBDIVISION RULES ANDREGULATIONS: Mr. Ostherr suggested that an amendment be made somehow to indicate that easements be granted to the Town when appropriate. Discussion was held. A list will be made of suggested changes and a hearing will be set for some future date. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS: Mr. Chepulis read the miscellaneous correspondence. Gilda Blackstock submitted a resume' and application for the position of secretsry to the Planning Board and Board of Appeals. Mr. Ostherr suggested that the Planning Board support a proposal of~the Bi- Centennial Committee for a town park on the town forest land. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. (William ChePuli~ - Secret~