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Home My WebLink About1992-10-20PLANNING BOARD MBETING MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 1992 George Perna called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. KBNBBR8 PRBSBNT John Draper, Richard Nardella, Richard Rowen, Joseph Mahoney. John Simons arrived at 8:05 p.m. Karen H.P. Nelson, Director of Planning & Community Development was present. MINUTES SeDtomher 22. 1992 Amended as follows: Planning Board in favor of allowing additional parking per Fred Horne's letter of request. A notion to accept the minutes of September 22, 1992 as revised was made by Mr. Draper, seconded by Mr. Mahoney and voted unanimous. Ootober 6. 1992 on a notion by Mr. Mahoney , seconded by Mr. Nardella, the Board voted unanimous to accept the Minutes of October 6, 1992. Ootober 14. ~992 The Board asked that the following be noted: 1. Town abandoned Willow Street 2. State re-established it when they improved Route 125 Bypass. on a motionbyMr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Draper the Board voted unanimous to accept the minutes of October 14, 1992. DIHCOSSION$ South Cross - Florenoe ~states A punch list is needed for WilliamH~urciak, D.P.W. A letter will be sent to the bank. On a motionbyMr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Draper the Board voted unanimous to enforce the bond agreement and obtain the funds from the bank to complete the work on South Cross/Florence Estates. North Cross - Frances Estates Ms. Nelson informed the Board that attempts to talk to the developers have failed. A punch list is needed from William Hmurciak, D.P.W. A letter will be sent to the bank. Coventre lst&tem The developer (Shawmut Bank) has offered to pay the oUtstanding electric bill, immediately, on the pump station. The Chairman suggested waiting until the next meeting to pull the bond. &PPROVALNOT REOUIRBD - FORM~ pLaN (~__WR) Farnum street - Creatina one DOt The Board wants the exact amount of CBA placed on the plans and no further subdivision of Lot 5AA. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimous to sign the Fo~m A Plans for Farnum Street, creating Lot 5AA. NOTE: George Perna abstained. PUBLIC HEARINGS Lot 25 Great Pond Road - Protection Distric~ Modification Special Permit watersh~ Mr. Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Letters from Sandra Starr, Health Sanitarian and Arrow Associates, dated 10/19/92 were read into the record and available for inspection in the file. There is no foundation drain in this house. There are two issues: locating system in a different area on knoll, 800 feet from the lake, within 100,-325j of a wetland. run-off collected away from 100' of wetlands, - drain run-off into dry well 18x18 with rock, away from wetlands. A monitoring well will still be installed on the northerly side and is to be shown on the plans. The applicant asked that the bond requirement in the original special permit issued to Fred Horne, be reduced by $10,000. (Original bond required was $20,000, based on the location of the septic system.) A dry sewer is being installed to the property line. Mr. Perna stated that $10,000 was reasonable and sufficient if system fails and the sewer will be in the area within 5 years. On a motion by Mt. Simons, seconded by Mr. Draper the Board voted unanimous to close the public hearing. On a motion by Mr. Draper, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the Board voted unanimous to approve subject to plans being modified showing roof drainage/dry well and monitoring well location. Woodlan~ Estates - DefLn~tive SubQ~vision - Special Pets/t, PRD Mr. Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. A letter was requested from the D.P.W. listing their concerns. Peter Ogran, Hayes Engineering, presented the Board with the following information on the proposed: 1. Located on southwest side of Route 114 2. Containing 42.8 acres 3. 22 acres open space (7.4 acres of wetland), net of 14.5% more open space area than required. 4. Has Determination from Conservation 5. Perc/test wells conducted 6. Septic systems viable in the subdivision 7. Woodland Drive 1,900 feet to Wagon Wheels, 222 feet additional to connect the two subdivisions 8. Oxbow Circle is 665 feet. 9. Hidden Place is 175 feet. 10. There are 29 building lots (1/2 acre lots) 11. 8" water line will be tied through subdivision. 12. Drainage into detention basin should dry up, however there will be a wetland community developed. Mr. Perna expressed some areas of concern: Did not want standing water behind houses. Applicant has not applied for Notice of Intent. Lot 5 & 6 will need a Common Driveway Special permit to service those dwellings. At Oxbow Circle Lot 23 and 24 will provide access to Harold Parker Forest. Representative of Greenspace Association stated that the area use to be restricted to the association. A conservation easement to be given to preserve and keep paths open that currently lead to Harold Parker Forest, excludes vehicles. Under M.G.L. 21 Chl7C 1998 Supreme Court decision ~mmune from liability if open space is used for recreational purposes unless there is gross negligence. A neighborhood playground is proposed, 100'x80'(8,000 sq. ft.). Similar homes built in Wayland and Maynard. Sidewalks will be provided on one side. The width of the main roadway is 26', cul- de-sac is proposed at a width of 22'. Islands in the cul-de-sac to be landscaped, without sidewalks. Mr. Simons wanted the no-cut line or limit of work line in the rear of the dwellings. Mr. Rowen asked if the number of wetland crossings were reduced. The answer was no, the roadway has the same layout. Nicholas Vontzalides, counsel for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Environmental Management, had the following input= 1. Lot 3, 4, 5, & 6 incorporate 20' no cut zone with 4" ~diameter or greater. 2. Path network - preserve 12' wide gravel pack where rerouting of path is necessary. 3. Lot 26, 21'and 22 - access on the paths for conservation vehicles, would be used for emergency vehicles only. 4. End of Oxbow Circle - Does not want dedicated easement to Harold Parker Forest. House renderings and open space plans were shown. A site visit will be scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 1992 at 7:30 a.m.. The center line is staked. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Mahoney the Board voted unanimous to continue the public hearing to November 24, 1992. Meadowood Estates - Definitive Sub4ivision - special Permit District A buffer will be provided near Material Installations. A 6' fence, maybe 8' fence if Building Department alloWs it and will be stained forest green. Issues from the Division of Public Works: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 12" water main looped sewer - 2 other houses on Willow Street Sewer design depth not adequate Signed agreement on pump station Certificate - Capacity is adequate. Approval by Mass. Highway Department Radius - Width of roadway There was much discussion on making the roadway one way. parking will be allowed in the street. No Mr. Mahoney commented that this area is special and shoUld be viewed as such. Cannot overlay Rules & Regulations strictly in this R-6 area. Other comments were on the pattern of buildings, function of sales, mature trees on Willow Street within the right- of way and Lot 23 having 116 sq.ft, extra. ~ A draft decision was given to the Board to review. Comments added: 1. Stumps to be removed from the site, 2. include sidewalks length of Willow Street to Route 125 on the plans. 3. 9L - buffer fence (tighten up) 4. Tot-lot - maintain Approve final design of tot lot and Ms. Laudani will purchase some equipment. A school bus shelter at tot-lot. 5. Condition #19 Construction On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board vote unanimous to adopt the definitive subdivision as modified. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the Board voted unanimous to approve the R-6 Special Permit as drafted and amended and close the public hearing. North Andovor Estates John Nolan was present for the discussion. Mr. Simons read the agreement letter submitted by Mr. Nolan and Mr. Gralia. On a motion by Mr. Draper, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted unanimous to sign the agreement dated October 20, 1992 A progress report was given to the Board. Erosion control is in place. The report is in the file for inspection, dated October 10, 1992. Enfield street - sian Bond &gree~ent The Board signed the passbook agreement for Enfield Street. ad4ourn~ent The meeting adjourned at 1:i5 a.m. ~ George D. Perna, Chairman