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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Min_5111994PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 94 MAY 11 , 1994 PRESENT: Chairman Madan, Clerk Sullivan 4110> PLANNERS: Annino, Bonda, Flynn, French, McClanahan 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. fT%S 2. Public Hearing - Applicant Dennis remove five trees effort to improve Carleton Estates. down West Street. West Street Scenic Road Baker presented the board with a plan to from West Street and to grade the site in an sight distance for his proposed subdivision, He said he would replace the trees further Planner Annino asked what species would be used. The clerk read a memo from Planning Director Shaun Burke suggesting hardwood trees. Motion: To approve the scenic road plan with the board recognizing there will be regrading and the trees replaced will be at least 12 feet tall with 2 inch caliper planted one and one half feet above grade. No trees will be cleared until all necessary permits for Douglas Drive are secured, and replacement trees will be planted in accordance with standard nursery practice. (Flynn - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 3. Preliminary Subdivision Review - Curtis Court Project engineer Michael Trowbridge, Hutchins- Trowbridge Associates, was unable to attend the meeting. Planner McClanahan abstained from discussion of the proposal. The clerk read all department head comments. The applicant requested waivers for road width and corner rounding easements. Chairman Madan said the board should come up with a policy concerning fire hydrant location, since the Water and Fire Departments want them in different places. The board agreed it wanted hydrants at the end of the cul -de -sac. The site is in the water protection district and shows no information on existing woodlands, distance to wetlands, or sewerage disposal. The plan does not show existing houses. The board requested storm drainage be concentrated on in an Environmental Impact Report, and that test holes and permeability tests be done. All of the lots shown on the plan do not conform to zoning. The board was concerned the application was not signed by both owners listed on the plan. Motion: To reject the plan because of the above noted ( deficiencies and because a properly executed Form B was not submitted, as it lacks the signatures of all owners. (Flynn - Annino) Planner French agreed the Form B was incorrect, but said he thought the plan had sufficient information. Clerk Sullivan agreed there was enough information, but said the fact that the Form B was incorrect made the submission improper. He suggested rejecting the plan and reconsidering later if necessary. Four in favor. Two opposed. PASSES. 4. Preliminary Plan Review - Maple Hill Estates Project engineer, Michael Trowbridge, Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates, was unable to attend the meeting. Planner Bonda abstained from the discussion. The clerk read all department head comments. Clerk Sulivan said the site is in the water protection district and would need test holes and permeability tests. Chairman Madan said the applicant should bring a plan from the Light Department to the board if the definitive is filed. Clerk Sullivan said the plan was missing information on sewerage disposal, woodlands, data on topography, sight distance, slope of the road and a proper locus plan. Planner Annino requested information on the pipe connecting the wetlands and the height of the existing wetland water line. Motion: To approve the plan with the above concerns noted. (McClanahan- French) Clerk Sullivan and Planner Flynn said they thought the plan should be denied because it has too many deficiencies. Motion: To deny the plan because it contains too many deficiencies. (McClanahan- French) All in favor. PASSES. 5. Preliminary Plan Review - Back Bay Circle Project engineer, Michael Trowbridge, Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates, was unable to attend the meeting. The clerk read all department head comments. Chairman Madan said the plan, which was a resubmittal, would need a full updated Environmental Impact Report. The board found it very difficult to read the plan. Clerk Sullivan said he did not think it was in substantial compliance with the Rules and Regulations of Subdivision. Motion: To reject the plan because it is not in substantial compliance with the Rules and Regulations of Subdivision, as it is missing sewer and water profiles, a complete locus, and data on topography. (Sullivan - Annino) Five in favor. One opposed. PASSES. 6. Correspondence 1. Letter from Jay Zola RE: Sturbridge Estates - Cooper Road. Paul Folkman told the board they want to decrease the right -of -way on Cooper Road in order to fit an additional house lot. This would require a modification of the subdivision. Planner Annino requested the original agreement and asked Mr. Folkman and Mr. Zola to return for the meeting of May 18, 1994 for further discussion. 2. Letter from Daniel Clifford, Subdivision Inspector to Allen Brown RE: Vickery Estates. Motion: To send Mr. Clifford a letter of support and offer of assistance from the board. (McClanahan - Sullivan) All in favor. PASSES. 3. Memo from Dan Clifford RE: Elyse Road surety 4. Memo from Dan Clifford RE: Patty's Road surety 5. Memo from Dan Clifford RE: Patty's and Elyse Roads surety. 6. Memo from Dan Clifford RE: Elyse and Patty's Roads surety. Motion: To accept the recommended surety. (McClanahan- Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 7. Memo from Dan Clifford RE: Maple Street surety. Motion: To accept the recommended surety. (Annino - McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. 8. Form J release Massapoag Estates lots Motion: To sign the Form J. (McClanahan- Sullivan) All in favor. PASSES. 7. Form A (ANR) Plans Form A for Allen Willis on Willow Street. Motion: To deny the Form A because the lots are part of a previously submitted definitive subdivision plan. (McClanahan - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 8. Around the Table Planner Bonda said that on the board's May 7, 1994 site walk, she had noticed a sight distance problem at the Cobbler's Corner site and added the subdivision would need a scenic road public hearing. Chairman Madan said he was concerned about the drainage at the site. At Sturbridge Estates, the board saw groundwater coming through the road on Weaver Lane. Chairman Madan said he was concerned the road had been undermined and may develop sinkholes. Planner McClanahan suggested sending Dan Clifford to the site to do an inspection. Motion: To send the developers a letter asking them to come before the board in an effort to solve the problems before legal action becomes necessary. (McClanahan - 'Sullivan) All in favor. PASSES. At Tara Estates, the board agreed the catch basin on Monahan Lane should be moved. Chairman Madan said the board is holding a modification hearing for four lots at Tara Estates and could consider a modification /rescission hearing for the entire subdivision. Planner French said the board should get a thorough punch list before taking any action. Motion: To send Dan Clifford a memo requesting he compile a punch list of what needs to be done at Tara Estates. (French - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 9. Adjournment Motion: To adjourn at 9:45 P.M. (McClanahan- Sullivan) All in favor. PASSES. Date of next meeting: May 18, 1994 at 7:00 P.M. Si ture of Clerk Date of Approval