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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Min_01221992� 1 92 € PT 20 A-i} lot }7_ PLANNING BOARD MINUTES January 22, 1992 PRESENT: Chairman Madan, Clerk Cadden PLANNERS: Caponigro, Flynn, McClanahan, Quinn Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development 1. Meeting called to order at 7_30 P.M. t_J SS ti ' 't�SEI 1 S 2. 7:30 P.M. - Planning Session = Joint Meeting with the Airport Commission Jeff Siena was present for the discussion During the joint meeting with the Airport Commission, a proposed heliport by -law, proposed amendment to the recreation definition, and a proposed amendment to the schedule of principal use regulations were discussed. After discussion with and input from the Airport Commission, the following motion was made. MOTION: To table the heliport by -law indefinitely. Should the Airport Commission wish to resurrect at another time after the warrant closes, we would certainly consider the by -law for the next Special or Annual Town Meeting, which ever it may be. (Quinn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. The joint meeting ended with discussion of a project to reconstruct the airport runway. 3. 8:00 P.M. - 945 East Street - Office /Garage - Special Permit Public Hearing Chairman Madan stepped down from Chairman during this public hearing and left the room. Clerk Cadden acted as Chairman. Thomas McDonald presented the special permit application to the Planning Board. MOTION: To instruct,: the Planning Director to allow for (.age 2 of 5 Planning Board Minutes January 22, 1992 *LOTION: To close the public hearing. (Quinn- Flynn) (5 -0) PASSES. 4. 8:30 P.M. - 5 -Lot Otis Street Residential Compound Michael Trowbridge of Hutchins- Trowbridge Associates presented the revisions made to the plan Board Comments: Planner Quinn - Opposed to building streets where driveways are required, e.g. cape cod berm and 6" water main on Otis Street Planner Flynn - The cape cod berm is minor At this time, the Planning Board discussed a six (6 ") inch water main verses an eight (8 ") inch. Planner Caponigro - With the number of houses, a six (6 ") inch water main should be sufficient Planner McClanahan - Opposed to an eight (8 ") inch water main, but the cape cod berm may be helpful Planner Flynn - If berm will help correct the drainage problem in the area, would like to see cape cod berm. It may detract from the natural ambiance of the area. Buffering at entrance. Michael Trowbridge, applicant's engineer, stated that the drainage system would work the same with or without the berm The Planning Board discussed ownership of the residential compound and when the open space documents would be submitted. Public Comments: John Stanovitch - 91 Otis Street - Drainage System Arthur Stillings 7 Claire Avenue - Drainage, ownership of compound parcels would like to have it resolved before the special permit is granted Janice Stillings - 7 Claire Avenue - Difference between a regular street and the residential compound driveway. Ken Kamens - conventional subdivision vs. residential compound MOTION: For Planning Director Burke to draft a positive`_ decision with standard residential compound boilerplate, including limits of clearing. Opposed to the change in the water main size and the cape cod' berm. It is` £he,intent16n of the Board not to vote until such a time the' residential compound is:'under ( single ownership or we receive a letter from Town rage 3 of 5 Planning Board Minutes January 22, 1992 5 11 Counsel to go ahead Board's permission to need to. (Quinn - McClanahan) All NOTION: To continue the public at 8:00 P.N. (Quinn - McClanahan) All with it. contact To in favor. hearing in favor. Shaun Burke has the c;n Counsel, should he PASSES. on February 19, 1992 PASSES. Street Acceptance Recommendations NOTION: To recommend that the Board of Selectmen support the acceptance of Claire Avenue, South White Pine Lane, North White Pine Lane, Hickory Terrace, Conrod Court, Perkins Avenue, Jason Lane, Eastbrook Road, Marjac Way, York Road, Victoria Lane, Windsor Place, Hidden Lane, Northridge Road, Trowbridge Drive, Van Gemert Drive, Helena Circle, and Potash Road if the respective punch lists are completed. (Caponigro - McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To recommend that the Board of Selectmen support the acceptance of Hampden Road, Norfolk Road, and Middlesex Road if the respective punch lists are completed. (Cadden- McClanahan) All in favor The Planning Board discussed Whitetail Lane with regard to its conformity to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. Planning Director Shaun Burke stated that he is concerned that the Town is not holding surety for the roadway. MOTION: Not to recommend supporting acceptance `of Whitetail Lane until the subdivision roadway totally complies with the Rules and Regulations of subdivisions. (Caponigro - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: J d `.1 To send a detailed letter to the Board of Selectmen explaining why Whitetail Lane is not ready for acceptance and what needs to be completed for it to comply with the Rules and Regulations. ( Ouinn- Flvnn) All in favor. PASSES. age 4 of 5 Planning Board Minutes January 22, 1992 MOTION: To approve the gravel removal operation subject to the hours of operation. (Caponigro -Flynn (3 -3) Chairman Madan and Planners Quinn and Flynn Opposed. FAILS. MOTION: To table until the next meeting. (Quinn- Flynn) (3 -3) Clerk Cadden and Planners McClanahan and Caponigro Opposed, FAILS. MOTION. To postpone for a two week period, February 5, 1992, at 7:30 P.M. (Quinn - Flynn) (3 -2 -1) Chairman Madan and Planners Flynn and Quinn in favor. Clerk Cadden and Planner Caponigro Opposed. Planner McClanahan abstains. PASSES. 7. Discussion with Michael Trowbridge for Herbert Fuller of East Coast Development Michael Trowbridge stated that he will be requesting a gravel removal permit for Piasecki Farm. Mr. Trowbridge all presented the following requests for Tara Estates. 1. Waiver of one sidewalk, savings to be contributed to sidewalk fund. 2. Elimination of Lismore Way Concensus of Planning Board - Good idea 3. Would like to split the Tara Estates subdivision into two phases and take Lot 34 from the Town's option. A modification hearing will have to be held to entertain the requests. 10:30 P.M. - Planner Quinn left the meeting. 8. Correspondence Form A Release for Bird Road MOTION: To sign. (McClanahan - Cadden) Request from Clifford to subdivision MOTION: To (Mc Zoning Board Leo and Joan Folkman & Zola release - $28,355 - Sweeney All in favor. PASSES. Inca and recommendation from Dan for `'the Sturbridge Estates i ( ge 5 of 5 Planning Board Minutes January 22, 1992 MOTION: To send a negative recommendation to the Zoning Board because the garage could be placed in another location on the which would not require a variance. (Cadden - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. James and Audrey Crockett - 972 Maple Street MOTION: To send a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. (Caponigro- Madan) (1 -4) FAILS. If a one -car garage rather than a two -car garage is built, a variance will not be required. Letter to the Planning Board from Attorney Herbert Patriquen regarding a Form A Plan for Day Avenue. MOTION: For Shaun to strongly reply to the letter with a recommendation of what the applicant should do. (Flynn- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To put the following zoning amendments on the warrant and hold a public hearing for them: site plan approval column, recreation definition, and proposed amendments to the Schedule of Principal Use Regulations. (Cadden - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. 9. ADJOURNMENT - 11:00 P.M. Clerk's Signature j/1l i,)- Date of Approval