HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-13Planning Board
Workshop aeotlng
Sept~ml:~er 13v 1994
Libr&ry Conference Room
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm.
Joseph Mahoney, Vice Chairman, Richard Rowen, Clerk, John Daghlian,
and Alison Lescarbeau, Associate Member. Richard Nardella,
Chairman arrived at 7:20 p.m. Also present was Kathleen Bradley
Colwell, Town Planner.
Disoussions
Headowood III - s~qn Plans
Ms. Colwell outlined the issues.
Need Form G to set up site opening bond.
Mr. Steve Stapinski, Merrimack Engineering Services, recommends
that the cul-de-sac should be 60' but can show an 80' cul-de-sac.
Mr. Stapinski stated that he spoke to Bill Hmurciak, D.P.W. about
grading for roadway connection to Nadine Lane.
will need to adjust grading to meet Nadine grade
design roadway connection to Nadine
Mr. Hmurciak suggests that the grade for Peterson Road be lowered
for the entire length to eliminate steep grade and amount of fill
at end of Peterson Road for the wetland crossing.
need to have lower elevation for wetland crossing to
minimize effects of crossing
Mr. Nardella arrived at 7:20 p.m.
Mr. Stapinski will look at these issues and come back with a
modification if necessary.
discussion of issues with perimeter drains
lowering road 3 to 4 ft. may require a change in house
designs
Mr. Hmurciak stated that if there is an agreement to modify the
subdivision then the Planning Board is approving something that
will not be built and will need to be modified.
Discussion that the Conservation Commission required additional
filling so that the drainage runs back from the property line.
Mr. Nardella asked if the Conservation Commission reviewed roadway
design changes with D.P.W. Mr. Hmurciak replied, "no".
Mr. Nardella stated that Mr. Stapinski and Mr. Hmurciak to review
plans and adjust the plans to best ability.
Mr. Hmurciak stated that D.P.W. has a problem with an eighty foot
cul-de-sac because there is a good chance that the roadway will
never be connected and this presents a hardship for D.P.W.
Mr. Nardella stated that the Planning Board was concerned about
constructing a cul-de-sac because they wanted to get through the
Conservation Commission process.
Mr. Stapinski stated that he can fit an 80' cul-de-sac, may be able
to make it a little larger, will review revised plan.
Mr. Thomas Laudani stated that he will construct the largest
possible cul-de-sac minimum of 80' pavement.
Need to obtain easement documents for temporary cul-de-sac.
*Draft letter to applicant from the Planning Board that prior to
release of lots 17, 18 and 19, appropriate easements must have been
obtained. Letter to have a signature block for applicant and
Planning Board.*
The Planning Board endorsed the Meadowood III plans.
Mr. George Perna arrived - do not construct on Lots 17, 18, and 19
until roadway connection built.
Mr. Nardella stated that the cul-de-sac will be a minimum of 80'.
Policy on Endorsina Plans - applicant has committed to work with
D.P.W. to review cul-de-sac size and roadway connection.
Mr. Nardella stated that the Planning Board will not endorse/sign
plans that have not been received by the Town Planner by Thursday
at noon of the week prior to the meeting.
On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Daghlian, the Board
voted to set the policy of not endorsing/signing plans that have
not been received by the Town Planner by Thursday at noon of the
week prior to the meeting. The vote was unanimous.
Review of SonAna BTlaw
1. 90% CBA
Mr. Rowen stated that all zones within the Watershed, go to
50% in R-1 and stay at 75% in all other zones.
2e
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"Rat Tail" Lots
Ms. Lescarbeau concerned about draggining lot lines on front
lot lines.
Add statement about frontage into the existing language
Mr. Daghlian - yes
Mr. Rowen - look at other proposals
Mr. Mahoney - indifferent
Ms. Lescarbeau - wants to review to make it clearer
Street Frontage
Mr. Rowen - applicant must supply adequate basis for request
in order to receive special permit
Pork chop lot only by special permit, not by right
Lot Width - 80% Circle
"no new lot shall be created"
this may do the same thing as set backs
Watershed Protection District
What is the annual high water mark of the lake and how much
does this change?
Add definition section
Fines for Watershed
Fee by applicant to pay for testing and submit to water
treatment
North ~ndover Estates Letter of Credi~
It is not irrevocable.
The Planning Board, by consensus agreed the letter of credit is
unacceptable because it is not irrevocable.
On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board
voted to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
~an~t L. Eat6H,-Se~retary Richard A. Nardella, Chairman