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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-06Planning Board aeeting September 6, 1994 Libra~yConferenoe Room The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. Mem~ers Present Joseph Mahoney, Vice Chairman, Richard Rowen, Clerk, Alison Lescarbeau, Associate Member. Richard Nardella, Chairman arrived at 7:20 p.m. John Simons arrived at 9:20 p.m. Also present was Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner. John Daghlian was absent. Edaewood Life Care Attorney Clifford Elias gave the Board a prepared memo outlining 19 special circumstances for extending permits. #8 #10 #13 Edgewood gave $100,000 as an advance of linkage fees; interest free loan right of first refusal - Sam Rogers is owner of land, would consider a right of first refusal project will generate a one time payment to the Town of $650,000. > Section 13.6 Planning Board allowed applicant to increase density of units based upon the applicant contributing funds, in lieu of affordable housing units to the Town which is authorized to the developer or support affordable housing for the elderly. Rate of contribution at $2.00 per square foot of gross floor area. Mr. Rowen had questions about the $100,000. Attorney Elias replied that it was for sewer and water fees. Ms. Colwell will check on the subdivision dates. Attorney Elias will provide Ms. Colwell with subdivision information. Mr. Nardella arrived at 7:20 p.m. A vote needs to be made by the next meeting, September 20, 1994. Mr. Mahoney made a motion to extend the special per'mits based on the reasons expressed in Attorney Elias' memo. Mr. Nardella had questions about payment in lieu of taxes. Attorney Elias stated that he and Mr. James Gordon, Town Manager reviewed and agreed upon the language in the payment in lieu of taxes agreement, Town Counsel is currently reviewing the final language. Agreement runs with the land, it can be recorded. Ms. Lescarbeau seconded Mr. Mahoney's motion. Mr. Nardella recommended theBoard wait until more members are at meeting before vote is taken. Mr. Mahoney rescinded his motion until a later date. Discuss at September 20, 1994 meeting. Foxwood - Update on Phasi~ Mr. Steve Stapinski, Merrimack Engineering, presented the Board with the following information: construction of storm drain line between Lot 29 and Lot 30 was not part of phasing build catch basins and drain manhole and let water flow overland to detention pond need to put utilities in on Phase III during winter swale between Lot 29 and Lot 30 to detention area steep slopes in this area, wants to construct this now and stabilize it request that limits of Phase II be extended to include up to station 121+50 and the cross country drain between Lot 29 and Lot 30 Mr. Nardella stated that no other lots wold be released. The applicant was asked to draft letter outlining specific requests noting stations. Discussion of additional bond money, no need for additional bond money. Mr. Rowen asked about the time period for construction of drain system. Mr. Stapinski stated that applicant would like to start on this work as soon as possible so that it can be completed prior to the winter. Mr. Thomas Lau4ani, developer, arrived at 7:30 p.m. On a motion byMr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to allow a minor modification to Phase II - roadway station 121 +50 and construct cross country drain from roadway to outlet swale pending receipt of letter from the applicant Mr. Nardella also voted. Pinewood CWoodchuck Grove) Mr. Steve Stapinski stated that he began first 200 ft. to keep Conservation Commission wetland crossing as planned. of roadway originally Mr. Laudani was requesting a waiver of application fees because it is a volunta.ry, modification. Mr. Nardella does not feel comfortable waiving the fees. When asked for a consensus on waiving the fees the following responses were made. Mr. Mahoney - no Mr. Rowen - no Ms. Lescarbeau - no The Planning Board will not waive the application fees. Ms. Colwell to review extension dates for Pinewood. If further extension required, the Planning Board will review an extension request. Ms. Colwell to copy executive summary for the Planning Board. The Planning Board will discuss plan at workshop meeting. Fire &1arm Boxes - Memo from Chief Dola- The Planning Board reviewed letter reqarding fire alarm boxes. Fire Alarm boxes are no longer required] Ms. ColWell to take out of rules and regulations. Everareen Zstates - Prel~!narv Plan~ Mr. Phil Christiansen, of Christiansen and Sergi, and Robert Messina, Messina Development were present. The proposed development is off of Salem Street, across from Turtle Lane and Ingalls Crossing surrounded by State Forest. The area is zoned Residential-2 (R-2). Proposing a 22 lot subdivision, Conventional plan, not PRD - want to have i acre lots, difficulty with perc tests and siting sewer on smaller lots. Need to cross Boston Brook at entrance to property. Two cul-de- sacs are proposed - 1,700 ft. and 1,100 ft. long - no way to connect or loop road because surrounded by State Forest The proposed roadway is 24 ft. in width. [Ms. Colwell to review roadway policy] Road at 6% grade coming out of wetland area then fairly flat. D.P.W. to review the 24 ft. pavement width. Mr. Mahoney stated that sprinklers may be required due to the length of the cul-de-sacs. Sidewalks on one side stop at entrance to cul-de-sac. Sloped granite curbing will be required. Need to review Board of Health tests. Need for buffer along back yards of existing homes. Applicant to review street layout. Discussion of policy of denying preliminary plans. The Technical Review Committee on Thursday will discuss plan. Staff to incorporate TRC comments into decision. Staff to draft decision at next meeting. Na~onNheels - ~ot Releases On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to release Lots 1, 2, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 upon receipt of an $80,000 check to be placed in escrow account. No further lot releases without additional cash bond. The Board will not entertain alternative bonding. Seven Oaks Discussion that Lot i is on Forest Street and has an existing home on it. Lot should not have been placed under covenant. The Plarming Board reviewed letter from Attorney Caffrey. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Planning Board voted to release Lot 1. Bonds Liberty Hills - Enforoement At the last meeting the Planning Board discussed enforcing bond unless a response was received by the applicant. A letter was received by Attorney Edward Moore requesting that the Planning Board delay action on the bond enforcement until October 4, 1994. By that date the applicant will have the stone bounds and as-built plans completed and he will have met with the D.P.W. to coordinate the street tree planting. The Planning Board, by consensus, decided to delay action until the October 4, 1994 meeting. Note Reouired - Yor~ ~ Plans The Planning Board reviewed a 5 lot ANRPlan on Forest Street near Sharpners Pond Road. The Planning Board authorized Ms. Colwell, Town Planner to sign the plans. · ublia ~e~inqs 340 ~ohnson Street - BDeoial Permit - ~ate~s~ed Distrio~ Mr. Rowen read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Mr. David Minicucci presented the plans for inground pool within the non-disturbance zone of the Watershed. Mr. Rowen read statement from Phil Christiansen that the project will not affect the lake. Gradin~ of the site was discussed. Lawn is basically flat. Keep water within pool site. Back wash water should be connected up to Town sewer or controlled in some manner. William Hmurciak, D.P.W., Ms. Colwell and Mr. Minicucci to meet to draft specific conditions. Draft decision will be discussed at the next meeting. Lots 3, · & 5 Great Pond Road - Special Permit - &toes, Mr. Rowen read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Mr. Nardella stated that the Planning Board asked the applicant to come back to the Planning Board for this Special Permit. This project has been discussed in-depth at previous meetings. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted to close the public hearing. Discussion of draft decision. Zero bond because multiple bonds already in place for this site. Staff to add specific reasons for granting the Special Permits. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to approve the Special Permits for Lots 3, 4, and 5 Great Pond Road for access other than over legal frontage. The Chairman also voted. Disouss~o~ - Meadowood /II De~isio- There was a discussion regarding the cul-de-sac construction. Mr. Mahoney will like a copy of the memo that went to Ms. Joyce Bradshaw, Town Clerk, regarding Meadowood III typos. Public Rear~nq~ Lot ~0. ~Bo 24 an~ 25 Xea~owoo~ II - B~eci&l Pe~t - ~cces- Mr. Rowen read the legal notices to open the public hearings. This project has been discussed at prior meetings. On a motionbyMr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to close the public hearing. The Chairman also voted. Add requirement for easements in all access other than over legal frontage decisions. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded byMr. Mahoney, the Board voted to approve the Special Permits for Lots 10, 18, 24 and 25 for access other than over legal frontage. Lots 24 and lot 25 Driveway ~eadowood III - Soecial Pe~{t - Common Mr. Rowen read the legal notice to open the public hearing. This project has been discussed in connection with Meadowood III Subdivision. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Mahoney the Board voted to close the public hearing. The Chairman also voted. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted to approve the Special Permit for Lots 24 and 25 as discussed. The Chairman also voted. Salem Forest IV - Definitive Subdivision Mr. Joseph Serwatka, Hancock Survey and Mr. George Farr were present to respond to DEM comments. 10 ft. buffer zone added driveway opening revised as requested due to revisions in plan. did not address these issues yet, will wait for D.P.W. to review final revision showed new plan with access to Lots 4 and 5 from Granville Lane Revised plan reduces the wetland crossing by 2/3 than the crossing originally shown. 400' to 500' long driveways from Granville Lane - frontage still on Sterling Lane Discussion of access to Lot 4 and 5 from Granville Lane. Easement across O'Neil property of approximately 50 ft. from Granville Lane. Ms. Colwell to see documentation regarding easement from Granville Lane. Mr. Fart to provide documentation to Ms. Colwell. Need to file for access over other than legal frontage. Applicant to rework plan with homes accessed from Granville Lane, rework house and driveway location to Lots 4 and 5. Conservation restriction on Lots 4 and 5. Discussion of granting easement to State across Lots 4 and 5 for connection between sections of State Forest. Redesign wetland replication area to preserve trees if possible. Discussion of sidewalks on one side of the road. Sloped granite curb for the entire road. 900' road - given length of cul-de-sac over standard length (need a waiver) possibly require sprinklers in all homes upon granting waiver. Mr. John Simons arrived at 9:20 p.m. 24 f~. of pavement, shoulders can be reduced at the wetland crossing. Discussion of detention basin review location, more if possible to preserve trees. Reorient house location on Lot 7 to move away from detention basin Replanting around detention basins will be required. Ms. Pat Scarborough, 67 Raleigh TavernLane, asked what happened at the Conservation Commission meeting. Mr. Serwatka stated that the public hearing was closed, decision to be rendered on Wednesday, September 7, 1994. Ms. Scarborough asked where does water on the site go. The reply was that it flows into detention basin and then into wetland area. Mr. Simons asked if the Board of Health reviewed the plans. Mr. Serwatka stated that all lots have been tested. The Planning Board wants a letter from the Board of Health regarding lot testing. Discussion of detention pond and effect on wetlands adjacent to pond. No standing water in pond except right after a heavy storm, it is not a retention basin. Discussion of notification to abutters. Granville Lane people were notified. The Planning Board will want to review the depth of the detention pond. The were questions as to what reasons the Planning Board can deny a sub4ivision. Mr. Simons stated the three reasons: does not comply with Rules & Regulations does not comply with Zoning does not comply with Board of Health The Planning Board has limited jurisdiction. On a motion byMr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to continue the public hearing to September 20, 1994. 44 Booth Street - Speota! Permit - Access Other Than over Leaal Prontaae Discussion of appropriate address for Booth Street. Fire safety issue with the address. Ms. Colwell to check with D.P.W. and Fire Department. zero bond. on a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to approve the access other than over the legal frontage for 44 Booth Street. M~nutes Auaust 2. 1994 huaust 23. 1994 Minutes to be put into a package for the Board to review. &~ournment On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. ~net L. ~aton, Secretary Richard A. Nardella, chairman