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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-20Planning Board Minutes Senior Center June 20, 1995 Joseph Mahoney, Chai£-man, John Simons, Albe~o Angles, AOsO~i~CO Member. Alison Lescarbeau, Clerk, arrived at 8:00 p.m. Richard Rowen, Vice Chairman and Richard Nardella were absent. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Hinutes On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the minutes of May 23 and 30, 1995 were approved. Endorsement of Plans Long Pasture - Subdivision Ms. Colwell stated that the settlement was approved on June 20, 1995 and the plans were ready to be endorsed. Mr. Mahoney, Chairman and Ms. Lescarbeau, Clerk, signed the plans and the covenant. John Simons abstained. As Richard Nardella and Richard Rowen were absent they could not sign. Ms. Colwell to contact one of them to come to the office and sign the plans as three signatures are required. Booth Street - release The street was accepted at Town Meeting. As all documents are in place the staff recommends release of all funds (19,820) plus interest. On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Planning Board voted to release the $19,820 plus interest. Marbleridge Estates - release As the street was accepted at Town Meeting and all documents are in order, the staff recommends the release of $5,000 plus interest. On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Planning Board voted to release the $5,000 plus interest. Lot Release/Post 8on& Pinewood - model home Mr. Tom Laudani wants to build a model home at Pinewood. Ail decisions, plans and easements have been recorded. The Registry would not accept the previously signed FORM I because it was on fax paper. The Board needs to re-sign the FORM I. The FORM J lot release was signed for lot 17. On a motionbyMr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted to release lot 17 upon the posting of a $5,000 bond. Ms. Colwell to be sure the site opening bond has been posted. Public Hearings 673 Great Pond Roa~ - Watsrshe~ Special Permit Ms. Lescarbeau read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Scott Giles was present to present the plans. The applicant proposes to build a single family home in the watershed. All work is outside of 100' from the wetland; and the plan indicates roof drains and perimeter drains that direct the stormwater outside of 325'. There is a swale on site. A concrete pipe runs under the driveway to connect both portions of the swale and to continue the natural drainage of the site. Mr. Simons: Is the whole lot a field? Mr. Giles: Yes, it is. Ms. Colwell: 325'. Mr. Giles: Mr. Simons: Mr. Giles: Mr. Simons: The storm water drainage must be drained outside The drainage will enter into the swale. Will property be hooked up to sewer? Yes. How far is the property from the lake? Ms. Colwell: Definitely more than 400'. Ms. Colwell stated that in an agreement with Conservation the applicant will submit a landscape plan showing that nothing will be disturbed within the 100' area. The swimming pool is to be tied in to the sewer system. The entire home will be connected to sewer. Discussion of the house location. The best way to control stormwater drainage is through natural overland flow. The house location allows for optimum overland flow through the existing drainage channel. The loam pile is to be removed as soon as possible. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing. Continue~ 140 Willow Street {National Medical) Site Plan Review The applicant sent a letter requesting to withdraw from Site Plan Review. They will apply to Conservation Commission first, then may come back to Planning in the future. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to allow the withdrawal without prejudice. Jerad Place IV - Subdivision/PRD Tom Neve was present representing the developer. Mr. Neve showed on a plan how the open space connects to the adjoining subdivisions. Discussion of where a "tot lot" could be located and who will maintain it. George Perna stated to Ms. Colwell that the Town will not maintain any tot lots, as there are playgrounds already in Town that need repairs and there is no funding for maintenance. Suggestion was made that maybe the neighborhood homeowners could maintain the lot if it was for their children's exclusive use. John Simons doesn't think this is a good idea, afraid of precedent setting situation, wants a public playground. Ms. Colwell wondered whether or not the Selectmen want "tot lots" created in subdivisions. Discussion of need for playgrounds in general. Mr. Neve to provide the Planning Board with a plan for a tot lot. Tot lot equipment to be sized for the neighborhood, however, it is to be placed in an area that will allow for expansion in the future if the Town is able to maintain a larger play area for the general public. Mr. Neve stated that the drainage issues have not been worked out yet and suggested that if he had direct access to the outside consultant this situation could be resolved quickly. Ms. Colwell to speak to outside consultant about this. It was mentioned that there is a parcel of land near the proposed subdivision that is owned by three people that is landlocked. This parcel would have access thru the proposed subdivision/PRD if the special permit is granted. Ms. Colwell will check with assessors regarding this landlocked parcel to see if the taxes are being paid and who owns it. Discussion of access through lot 28 to Sugarcane Lane. Due to the amount of wetlands on the lot, access would be difficult. Ms. Colwell stated that she is awaiting a letter from the Health Department on the septic systems. Mr. Simons asked about the house designs. Ms. Colwell stated that we don*t have them yet. Elsie Pouliot, Boxford Street, asked if the water main will be coming up Boxford Street? Ms. Colwell to check with DPW regarding this. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing. Deoisions Lot 6 Boston Street - Aoosss Lot 5 and 6 Boston Street - Common Driveway Ms. Colwell recommended approving the attached decisions. Mr. Simons stated that trees should be replanted between the homes to act as a buffer. On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted unanimously to approve the two special permits. Maplewood - one lot subdivision Ms. Colwell will amend the draft decision to say "single family home" . On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to approve the amended decision. 673 Great Pond Road - Watershed Special Permit Discussion of setting a bond. Consensus is that a $5,000 bond would be in line for work being done in the watershed. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to approve the decision as amended. Ad'~ our~ment On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9.'45 p.m.