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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-07-18Planning Boar~ Minutes Senior Center · uly LSv 1995 Members Present~ Joseph Mahoney, Chairman, Richard Rowen, Vice Chairman, Alberto Angles, Associate Member, Richard Nardella, Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner and Kenneth Mahony, Dir. CDS. Alison Lescarbeau, Clerk arrived at ?:15 p.m. John Simons arrived at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 6:20 p.m. Crossro&~s The Board reviewed the Osco plans, the original Crossroads plan and the redesigned Crossroads plan. Mr. Rowen concerned that the building has changed from the original plan and needs a new public hearing. Would have approved this originally, but is concerned about the change in the plans. Ken Mahony: concern that the roof is not able to support the rainwater/snowfall. Also concerned that there is a loss of revenue because the building permit was not pulled by July 1st. The building is essentially the same as the Osco project. Mr. Rowen: Concern about precedent setting for this decision and other projects. Ms. Colwell: Does not deem it a major change because it is in keeping with the same overall design theme. Mr. Angles: Osco project is similar, difficult not to approve this project. Does not think a public hearing is required. Mr. Nardella: Happy with the overall theme because it does have clapboard shingles, gables, windows and clock towers. Consensus to approve the design change. Executive session - Willow Tree Development v. JosePh Mahone¥ Joseph Mahoney: Board will go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation. Motion to go into executive session. Roll call vote: Alberto Angles Richard Nardella Richard Rowen Joseph Mahoney yes yes yes yes Meeting will reconvene in open session. At 7:07 p.m. the meeting reconvened in open session. XinutesI On a motionbyMr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the minutes of June 6th and June 20, 1995 were approved. Disoussionl Rezone a portion of Turnpike Street (R-4 to B-4) Kenneth Mahony suggests rezoning the entire strip from R-4 to B-4 and amend B-4 to allow a bank. Asks that the Board hold a public hearing on this. B-4 is the most restrictive of all business zones. Use the entire parcel instead of individual lots. Want to prevent owners from selling to individual businesses with a lot of curb cuts. Mr. Mahoney is in favor. Mr. Rowen: makes sense to rezone as a whole piece. Consensus is that the Planning Board will support and bring forward this article at Town Meeting. Foxwood--monthly v. weekly reports Board agrees to monthly reports, but should a problem arise we will revert to weekly reports. 476 Greet Pond Rd (Nieburger) - Watershed Special Permit Extension Special permit allows regrading and construction within the Non- disturbance and Non-discharge zones to allow for the relocation of an existing shed and driveway reconstruction. The site is hooked up to the sewer. The permit will expire two years from the date the site was hooked up, which was in December of 1993. The applicant is anxious to start doing some site preparation work in anticipation of building a home on the site. The applicant will need to refile with the Board for the house as the house design has changed from what was originally approved and the permit for the house construction has expired. Ms. Colwell recommends extending the permit for one year from the date of this meeting. Mr. Ed Nieburger presented revised plans to the Board. The revisions include moving the stable, raise driveway area by one foot. The Planning Board discussed a potential leaching pit in island. Letter from engineer outlining drainage was submitted to the Planning Office. Ms. Colwell recommends extending the permit for one year subject to review of drainage issues by staff. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the extension was granted to September 30, 1996. Village #ay - subdivision On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted to release all monies because the road is finished and was accepted at Town Meeting. Coventry XX - Site Opening Bond On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted to release the Site Opening Bond. Hickory Hill Roa~ - Sub/PRD Ms. Lescarbeau read letter from DPW recommending the release of $25,300 and retaining $83,440. Ms. Colwell is in agreement with DPW on a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board agreed to release $25,300 of the roadway bond. Lot Release/Post Bon& ~era~ IIx - Sub/PRD Ms. Lescarbeau read a letter from DPW recommending a $74,400 Roadway Bond. Ms. Colwell recommended releasing the Site Opening Bond when the roadway bond is posted. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted to release the $10,000 Site Opening Bond upon the receipt of the roadway bond. On a motion byMr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to release the lots upon the receipt of the $74,400 Roadway Bond. Mr. Grifoniquestioned whether granite curbs are really required as the road is flat. Believes curbing is not necessary. Mr. Grifoni stated that DPW does not want granite curbing. Mr. Rowen asked about sidewalks. Mr. Grifoni replied "no sidewalks." Consensus that the decision was made, the decision stands, therefore granite curb is required. ~ndorse~en~ PoEm X -- Lot I & 2 Boxford Street Ms. Colwell stated that the lot contains adequate frontage on a public way. In order to access the property, the applicant will either have to file with Conservation Commission or obtain a special permit for access. Motion to endorse: Joseph Mahoney, Richard Rowen: yes Richard Nardella, John Simons: no Mr. Simons stated that the plan shows that wetlands cover the entire frontage of one of the lots. This is a violation of the subdivision rules and regulations. Motion to not endorse because it is a subdivision due to the presence of wetlands on the site. Alison Lescarbeau, Richard Nardella and John Simons: yes Richard Rowen and Jospeh Mahoney: Plan rejected by the Board. PormA -- Chiokering Road no The Board directed staff to endorse the plan. Some concern raised about house on the side lot line. Note added to the plan that house does not conform to zoning. Maplewood - subdivision The Planning Board endorsed the plans. Public Hearinas 94 Flagship Drive - Site Plan Review (Parking lot expansion) Stormwater drainage was sent out for review, waiting for response. Lighting will be the same as what is currently on the building--it is shielded and will not shine off site. The dumpster will need to be enclosed. Landscaping will be added as necessary. The site is currently surrounded byvegetation, after the additional paving is added some additional screening may be necessary which can be taken care of by staff. Some wetlands are proposed to be filled. Conservation Commission will review the project Wednesday night. Ms. Colwell recommends continuing the public hearing to allow ConCom to review the project and to allow stormwater review to be completed. Fee Issue: Our fee structure for site plan review is based on the square footage of the building. No building is involved in this site. Although the applicant paid the fee, I suggest that the Board agree to set the fee based on the square footage of the additional parking area and refund whatever amount is necessary. Mr. Simons stated that he is concerned about the Marion Drive neighbors. Mr. Mahoney concerned about piles of "stuff" at the back of the parking lot and what will happen to it? Charles Caron, engineer, stated that Chemlawn cleared the area out for snow storage initially, the piles will be removed. Ms. Lescarbeau asked where will the snow go in the winter? Mr. caron stated that some of the parking will be eliminated in the winter to allow room for the snow. Ms. Lescarbeau: are all of these parking spaces required? Mr. Charles: this is a real number of spaces due to the number of telemarketing agents in the spring. There are fewer employees in the winter. Ms. Lescarbeau: why not expand in the front? Mr. Charles: issues with keeping required parking space size and driveway distance, aesthetic concern about parking in the front. Mr. Rowen wants to keep as many trees as possible on the site. Mr. Charles: the parking area will be curbed with drainage away from the wetland into natural grass swale. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to continue the discussion until August 1, 1995. The applicant is to address all drainage issues with outside consultant, review alternate parking plan, and respond to Conservation Commission concerns regarding the wetlands. Street to Hawthoz~e Place - name change Ms. Lescarbeau read the legal notice to open the public hearings. Under Mass Gen. Law Chapter 85 Sections 3-B the Planning Board is given the jurisdiction over changing the names of "ways which are not public, but which are open for public use." A public hearing must be held. The Board, by a majority vote, makes an order to change the name of the way. The order is then filed with the Registry of Deeds, the town engineer, and the town clerk. Dryad Street is a paper street located off of Waverly Road. It is the Den Rock Park subdivision. John McGarry would like to change the name of the street from Dryad to Hawthorne Place. The new name was approved by the E911 coordinator. No one currently lives on the street. Ms. Colwell recommends that the Board vote to change the name. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded byMs. Lescarbeau, the Board voted to close the public hearing. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to make an order to change the name of the road from Dryad Street to Hawthorne Place. Continue4 merad Place IV - Subdivision/PRD Ms. Colwell gave the Board an overview of tot lot, parking lot, gravel pea stone driveway to open space, parking lot to open space. An easement will be provided within open space for homeowner's association to maintain the tot lot. Mr. Rowen suggested pea stone for the tot lot. Mr. Neve said the plan was for sand with a depth of 12" to 18." Ms. Colwell summarised a letter from the Board of Health stating that lot 7 has a problem in that there is only a small area for the septic system and there is not 4 feet of suitable material over the entire area proposed for the primary leaching area. Lot 23 and 26 appear unsuitable for septic systems due to the presence of shallow ledge. Mr. Simons concerned about when to complete the tests, elimination of the 3 lots. Ms. Colwell: discussion of "inner lots" Mr. Nardella: if lot 7 cannot be constructed the lot lines should be reconfigured, especially with lot 4. Possibly add a condition that if lot unbuildable within 5 years, then lot lines must merge with adjacent lots. Ms. Colwell: drainage issues, conservation issues. Tom Neve s~ated that he discussed the issues with Bill Hmurciak and the outside consultant, can satisfy these issues without holding up the process and can resolve any entrance issues. Condition that DPW and outside consultant review the drainage and resolve issues. Mr. Mahoney would prefer to get the issues resolved prior to making a decision. Mr. Nardella concerned about septic testing on the remaining lot. If lot 7 becomes unbuildable, can a road be put through? Mr. Neve: No, because of the wetlands. Consensus that all drainage issues will be resolved by August 1st meeting. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to continue the discussion to August 1st. Everareen Estate~ - Subdivision Ms. Lescarbeau read a letter from the Board of Health. Lots 12 and 21 look ok, but need an additional passing perc test. Lots 6 and 13 have no passing perc tests at this point, and lot 9 has no soil tests at all. Discussion that if lots didn't perk within a period of time, there may be a need to change the lot lines. Easement to be granted to Ian Danis for a driveway over lot 22. Applicant to discuss the planting along the Danis property with Mr. Danis and put in decision. Provide a planting plan for wetland replication area with tall trees and shrubs. Mr. Simons: Question about 100 year flood plain and concern about the potential for flooding. Discussion of fixing the culvert. Phil Christiansen stated that blockage is at Salem Street, not at the culvert. Mr. Simons: Question about wetlands on site. Phil Christiansen stated that the driveway on one lot may be relocated. Discussion of roadway crossing. On a motion byMr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to close the public hearing and have a draft decision ready by August let meeting. a44ournment On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m.