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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-20Planning Board Meeting Library Conference Room of Town Hall February 20, 1996 Members Present Joseph V. 'Mahoney, Cimimum, Alberto A~gles, Associate Member and Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner. Alison Lescarhe~, Clerk arrived at 7:10 p.m. and Richard Rowen, Vice Chairman, arrived at 7:15 p.m. John Simons and Richard Nardella were absent. The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. Minutes: On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the minutes of Febma~ 6, 1996 were unanimously approved as amended. On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeatt, the minutes of February 13, 1996 were unanimously approved. Discussion Coventry I- Bond Enforcement Ms. Colwell stated that she has met with Bob Halpin, the new Town Manager, and discussed this issue with ~ He is concerned and wants the Planning Board to know that he and Kevin Mahoney are going to talk to the Shawmut Bank (Fleet) on a friendly basis to see if something can be worked out. He will keep the Planning Board up to date via Ms. Colwell. Warrant Articles: Rezoning of Route 114 The Board must decide tonight whether or not it will sponsor fids as a Planning Board article. Ms. Colwell recommends against this article as she believes a new study of the entire Town including Route 114 must be done. A motion was made by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Angles, that the Plat'ming Board NOT sponsor the warrant article. The vote was as follows: Mr. Rowen yes Mr. Angles yes Mr. Mahoney yes On a vote of 3 to 1, the Planning Board made the decision NOT to sponsor the Route 114 rezoning warr~ article. Hotel/Motel Warrant Article Ms. Colwell stated flmat the Board r--.zc~ls to decide whether or not to bring the article forward as a Planning Board article at Town Meeting. She reconm~ends bringing it forward as a Plarming Board article as she views it as an update to the bylaw. A motion was made by Mr. Roweu, seconded by Mr. Angles, to bring the article forward as a Planning Board article. The vote was as follows: On three affirmative votes, the Planning Board decided to bring the article forward as a Plarming Board article. Foxwood - authori-.ntion to construct lots 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 31 and 32. Ms. Colwell recommends authorizing the construction of the above nmnbered lots. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Ms. Lescarbe~ the Board voted unanimously to authorize constmc6on on lots 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 31 and 32. Endorsement of Plato Ms. Colwell stated that construction on the lvfiddle School addition will be commencing soo~ The Board needs to endorse the plans. Ms. Colwell bas reviewed them, evetytt~g is in order, she has received a copy of the recorded decision and has met with the contractors. The trees will not be cut until the middle of March, but work will be starting inside the building soon. MS. Colwell records endorsing the pUms. Abbott Street - Form A These are four lots on the comer of Abbott Street and Marbleridge Road. They all have sufl]cioit frontage, area, cba and lot shapes. Ms. Colwell recommends that the Board authorize her to sign the plans. The Planning Board anthorized Ms. Colwell to sign the plans. Lot F Flagship Drive- Site Plan Review Ms. Colwell stated that this project will be withdrawn, and a letter fi-om the applicant will be read stating this. She also stated that the applicant would like the filing fees waived upon rofiling. Ms. Colwell's reeo~on is that if the applicant refiles within six months she would recommend a reduetio~L Ms. Lescarbeau read a letter from the applicant requesting a withdrawal of the project. On a motion by Ms. Lescafoean, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted unanimously to close the On a motion by Ms. Lescarheau, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted unanimously to accept the withdrawal. 50 Sutton Hill Road ~ Watershed and 52 Sutton Hffi Road - Watershed and 130 Sutton Hill Road - Watershed and 110 Sandra Lane - Watershed and 165 Sandra Lane - Watershed Ms. Colwel~ recommends dosing the public hearings. The Watershed Council reviewed the infiltration systems, and they recommend placing the systems a minimum of two (2) feet above the water table. The systems will contain the first 1" of rainfall. The first 1" contains the majority of the pollutants that may he washed off during a rainstorm, therefore, this is sufficient. The infiltration basins must he placed 12" above the groundwater table. The council is excited about these systems and believes that we are moving in the right direction for controlling stormwater runoff. Mr. Angles asked if there was a written agreement with the neighbors allowing the two driveways on Glen Road? Ben Osgood replied that was the only missing document. Mr. Burke stated that the case was dismissed. He is giving Mr. Bradley an easement that will enable him and Mr. Konokos access to sewerage. Mr. Burke is also w~lling to in,qtall a fence for Mrs. Annitage. Mr. Mahoney asked who owned Glen Road? Mr. Burke replied that he does, and Mr. Mahoney then stated that "you don~ really have to do anything for the neighbors do you7" Mr. Burke replied "that's fight." · On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to close the public head s. 3 Site Plan Review - proposed warrant micle know who the tenants would-be? Ms. Colwell replied "yes, he does." The parking space issue was discuss~, and it was generally decided by the Plat-ming Board that the Building Inspector had jurisdioion over ti-ds issue. On a motion.by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Ms. Lescarbe~ the Board voted unanimously to close the Decision 1S4 - 164 Johnson Street * Frontage F, xception~Lot Ms. Colwell stated one.more time to the Board that she beti~wes the Board should grant the application as she cannot see the problem with a house on three limes the required area with 101Y of frontage. Mr. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Ms. Lescarbe~ the Board voted on the denial decision as written. The vote was as follows: Mr. Rowen yes, Ms.~ yes On a vote offln~ to One, the dcnhd decision aS written was accepted. Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by MS. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. The m~ting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. '