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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-04-181Planning Board Minutes April 18~ 1995 8enlor Center The meeting was called to order at 7:11 p.m. Joseph Mahoney, Vice Chaiz,Lan, Richard Rowen, Clerk, Alison Lescarbeau. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner was also present. John Simons arrived at 8:00 p.m. Discussion Saraent School Abbott ~treet entrance - relocation Paul Szymanski presented the plan to remove the island at the Abbott Street entrance due to concerns about buses being able to turn into the site and public safety. The police department, fire department and bus company all recommend relocation. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner, also recommends favorable action. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Rowen, favorable action was recommended. White Birch II, Lot 1 - relocation of driveway Mr. Lacy was present requesting that the Board allow construction of a portion of the driveway in the fifty foot buffer zone in order to save some of the large trees on the site. Kathleen Bradley Colwell recommends favorably as the decision requires that the trees remain. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board recommended favorably. Meadowood III/Nadino Lane - road connection The Planning Board discussed sending a letter to the Conservation Commission regarding the need for the roadway connection between Meadowood III and Nadine Lane. Butcher Boy - slqn Mr. Yameen and the sign architect were present asking the Board for favorable action in allowing them to hang a neon sign inside the building. The proposed sign will be 6' x 12' and will be visible from outside. After much discussion, the Board continued the discussion until the May 16th meeting, when more Board members will be present. The Planning Board's decision does not allow neon signs. ~errimack Valley Pl---~nq Commission M~ber The Town Manager's Office suggests that the MVPC representative be appointed on a yearly basis. The current member is John Smolak. Ms. Colwell will ask Mr. Smolak to come to the May 16th meeting to talk about the MVPC. It was suggested that the Associate Member of the Planning Board be the MVPC member. Warrant~trticles Acquisition of Easement - Raleigh Tavern Lane George Perna, Director of Public Works, was present to explain that when .the town accepted the road, no provisions were made for easements or right of ways. In order for the town to correct the water problems, easements are needed. Many residents (The Krafton's, Scarborough's, Warren's, Soule's, Wileyts) were present expressing their concerns, both pro and con regarding the water problems, the solutions, and the fact of whether or not there are easements. Further discussion is continued until the May 1st meeting. Form& - Chestnut Street The Board directed staff to sign the Fo~m A as all lots conform to Zoning. Publio Hearings Middle School &~ition - Site Plan Review Richard Rowen read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Mr. Ken DeNisco, design architect, was present to give an overview of the plan. Spoke about overcrowding and badly need repairs in the school. The new addition would put 1200 students at three locations in the school, thereby decentralizing them. The R-4 zoning setbacks are substantially more than what is required. There will be two curb cuts along Main Street, exiting only onto Chickering Road. Main parking is to the rear, and approximately 170 cars can be accommodated in that space. Peak parking would be able to accommodate 40 more cars. Storm drainage will comply with the town requirements. Curbing will be added to the parking lot and the driveway. Proposing many new plantings around the school to introduce a buffer and re-establish an edge with new trees to replace some that will come down. Approximately 50 feet of woods will remain. All of the lighting will be directed away from adjacent properties. The new brick will match the existing brick. They have a meeting with the Conservation Commission on April 19, 1995. Many neighbors were present. Mr. Kulash of 55 Bradstreet Road represented them. He voiced their deep concern over a road being built into the wooded area. Their feeling is that a 25' wide strip of asphalt cut into 100' of woods would be devastating. Mr. Don Earl, Woodbridge Road, asked the Board to do a walk thru on Saturday morning. Thinks it would be informative and important to attend. Mr. Mahoney: Planning Board will plan on a site walk. Discussion continued until May 16th meeting. Walking Trail (Bradford Street) Watershed Special Permit Richard Rowen read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Ms. Colwell stated that since work will done in the buffer zone, there is a need for a public hearing. Mr. Gerry Foley of Belanger & Foley presented the plan. Only hand tools to be used, no equipment, no pavement. Logs will be put in place to define the trails. Trails are not for use by the general public, therefore, there will not be any parking issues. Drainage structures are not necessary. The owner wants a walking trail in place before something happens, such as the land being developed. According to Mr. Foley, there is some discussion regarding developing the land, but the present owner does not want to be the developer. Mr. Brown, abutter, spoke regarding his property abutting the walking trail. Is concerned over whether or not he would have any problems in the event he wanted to develop his property. Mr. Mahoney: doesn't foresee any problems with that. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Mahoney directed staff to draft a decision for the May 16th meeting. Lot XA Forest Street - Access not across street froatag- Richard Rowen read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Phil Christiansen was present to answer any questions. Mr. Simons asked why house is set so far back on the lot? Mr. Christiansen said that is due to septic perks mostly. 3 Ms. Colwell stated there are no issues, there are limits of clearing shown on the plan and the applicant has received approval from the Conservation Commission already. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Mahoney directed staff to draft a decision for the May 16th meeting. Ms. Colwell stated that the Conservation Commission is asking the Planning Board whether sidewalks will be required or not? Ms. Colwell recommends no sidewalks as the subdivision road will never connect to any other road because the site is surrounded by state forest land. A donation to the sidewalk fund would be made. Ms. Lescarbeau mentioned what about sidewalks at the opening and look at the rest at a later date. Consensus by the Planning Board that sidewalks will not be required at the wetland crossing, but will continue to discuss the need for sidewalks elsewhere. Lot 5 Brentwoo~ Cirole - Watershed Special Permit 9S00sgoc~ Street - Watershed special Permit 980 Osgcc8 Street - Sits Plan Review Mr. Mahoney, acting chair, asked the Board members to read over the draft decisions and have comments ready for the May 1st meeting. Executive Session On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board took a roll call vote to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the matters of Wilner v. Planning Board, Flynn v. Planning Board, and Antonelli v. Planning Board. Roll call: Joseph Mahoney yes Alison Lescarbeau yes Richard Rowen yes John Simons yes Executive Session was entered at 9:50 p.m. Open session was reconvened at 10:43 p.m. a~4ournment On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Simons, the meeting