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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-03-21Planning Board l~nutes Xaroh 21w 1995 8enior Center The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. Members Present Richard Nardella, Chairman, Joseph Mahoney, Vice Chairman, Richard Rowen, Clerk. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner, was also present. Discussion Proposed Rezonina on Route 114 James and Jean Bramanti, William and Elaine Paul residents of Turnpike Street were present to discuss rezoning of Route 114 from R-4 to B-4. Board discussed rezoning of entire side of Route 114 from the Northmark Bank property down to Waverly Road. Board suggested that the applicants talk with neighbors adjacent to property and across the street. ' Mr. Rowen wants to review the B-4 zone, may suggest rezoning to another Business Zone. This change may be able to be made on the floor of Town Meeting. Fire Mr. Nardella would like Planning Board to send a letter to Chief Dolan supporting fire sprinklers. Planning Board by consensus will send letter to support fire sprinklers in residential homes. Planning Board received a notice of intent to convert Agricultural Land to Residential I use and offer of First Refusal option pursuant to M.G.L.C.61A Planning Board not opposed to project, but want to send a letter to Selectmen that they feel applicant should go through the correct process. A bona-fide offer to purchase has not been submitted for review. Election of Plannina Board Officers Postponed until full Planning Board is present. Fo~ A Waverlv Roa~ - The Planning Board determined that the plan did not require approval under the subdivision control law as although the lots do not contain adequate frontage, the lots have received the appropriate variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Planning Board directed staff to endorse the plans with restrictions. Boston Stree~ - staff to sign with restrictions. The Planning Board determined that the plan did not require approval under the subdivision as the lots have adequate frontage on a public way. The applicant must request a special permit from the Planning Board to access the lot other than over the street frontage. The Planning Board directed the staff to sign the plans with restrictions. Oakridoe E$~es Richard Rowen read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Phil Christiansen presented a plan which shows one 5.5 acre lot that is landlocked. Purpose of plan is to create 50 feet of frontage in order to create access to lot. Driveway will be 12 feet wide with a gravel base. Mr. Rowen asked what is to prevent someone in the future from subdividing the lot? Mr. Nardella suggested putting in the decision that the lot cannot be further subdivided without applicant coming back to the Board. Street will not be accepted as a public way ever. David Ashley, 125 Blue Ridge Road, wants to make certain that the lot will not be further subdivided. Mr. Rowen is concerned about public safety, thinks address should be Blue Ridge Road to enable fire department to locate house if necessary. Also, he would suggest fire sprinklers. Ms. Colwell to check with fire department as to any concerns they may have. Motion to close public hearing made by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen. Mr. Nardella directs staff to talk with fire department and add their input to decision. Note: Applicant must obtain an area variance from the ZBA prior to any work on the site. With 50 feet of frontage, lot needs 6 acres. sveroreen Bsta~es Phil Christiansen was present representing Evergreen Estates. Discussion of 6% or 8% grade, consensus is to stick with 6% grade at entrance. Discussion of wetland crossing: slope and arch require wetland filling of 8,000 feet; bridge and retaining wall require filling of approximately 5,000 feet. DPW prefers 2:1 slope and a concrete arch. Ms. Colwell recommends following DPW recommendations. Mr. Nardella agrees withDPWto have a concrete culvert rather than a bridge. Ms. Colwell to check with Robert Nicetta about the need for a fence around the detention area. Decisions East Pasture Estates Planning Board discussed the draft decision and made the following changes: Plan to be endorsed within ninety (90) days of the filing of the decision with the Town Clerk Prior to construction site opening bond of $5,000.00 will be requested. Sidewalk to be constructed if applicant so chooses. If sidewalk is constructed it must be constructed at the same time as road. Motion to approve draft decision as amended made by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, unanimous vote. Note: Mr. Nardella, Chairman, voted in the affirmative. Lost Pond Subdivision Discussion of ownership of the open space. by the To%rn. Discussion of sidewalks and granite curbing. at entrance where wetland crossing is, construction of a sidewalk. Open space to be owned Reduction in shoulder would prohibit the Applicant requests a waiver of sidewalks. Mr. Mahoney and Mr. Rowen want sidewalk money to be donated to the Town, sidewalk not to be constructed (put in special permit). Mr. Nardella would like to see sidewalks constructed. Due to a lack of a quorum to vote on the special permit applications associated with this project the Board did not make a decision. The Planning Board requested an extension for the time period in which to render a decision until April ?, 1995. Mr. David Kindred, applicant, agreed to grant the Board the extension. Lot 5 Brentwoo~ Cirole - Watershe~ Due to a lack of a quorum, the Planning Board was unable to open the public hearing. The public hearing will be opened on Aprll 4~ 1995. 980 Osaoo~ Street - Watershea Due to a lack of a quorum, the Planning Board was unable to open the public hearing. The public hearing will be opened on April 4, 1995. 980 Osaoo~ Street . Site Plan Review Due to a lack of a quorum, the Planning Board was unable to continue the discussions of this project. The public hearing was continued to Aprll 4, 1995. Ad4ournment On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to adjourn at 10:00 p.m.