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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin of planning brd 7/14/1999Planning Board Minutes July 14,1999 Present: H. Thomas French, Jr., Chairman; Marydee Flynn, Clerk; Mark Cook; Bernard J. Dolan; Scott A. Frank; Thomas P. McShane; and Kenneth H. Torman. Also present was Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. 1. Minutes of June 23, 1999 Motion: To approve as submitted. (Flynn - Dolan) 6 -0 with Mr. McShane not present PASSES 2. Zoning Board of Appeals Application of Janice Repetto for a Finding per Sections 3.10.43 and 6.2.2.D for the alteration and expansion of a pre- existing, non - conforming single family home at 512 South Main Street in the R -2 Zone Motion: To send a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals because the non - conformity is not being increased in any way. (Frank - Dolan) 6 -0 with Mr. McShane not present PASSES 3. Letter from Attorney Eugene Boyle requesting that a Form J Release be signed for Lot 121 Stearns Hill Estates — this lot was not included at the time the original Form J Release was signed Motion: To sign the Form J Release for Lot 121 Stearns Hill Estates (Flynn - Dolan) 6 -0 with Mr. McShane not present PASSES 4. Request from Folkman & Zola for partial release of surety for Stearns Hill Estates Phase V with recommendation from Mike Ahern that $22,380.40 be released for work completed, leaving a balance of $42,138.13 which includes the 10% contingency Motion: To approve the release of $22,380.40 (Flynn - Frank) 6 -0 with Mr. McShane not present PASSES 5. Request from Folkman & Zola for partial release of surety for Stearns Hill Estates Phase VI with recommendation from Mike Ahern that $4,082.40 be released for work completed, leaving a balance of $36,312.14 which includes the 10% contingency Motion: To approve the release of $4,082.40 (Flynn- Frank) 6 -0 with Mr. McShane not present PASSES 6. Memorandum regarding status update on 495 Southbound Access Ramp Meeting of July 14, 1999 Public questions and comments were received from Bill McDermott, 30 Canoe River Drive; Rob and Jean Shuffleton of 18 Canoe River Drive; Gerry Sheehan, 22 Canoe River Drive; Debbie Burke, 10 Canoe River Drive; and Liz Thornton, 20 Birch Bark Lane. Questions were asked regarding what the large lot would be used for, the reasons for a hammerhead instead of a full cul -de -sac, and why the modification was needed. Mr. Burke suggested that the Board may wish to continue the hearing, allowing the applicant's engineer the opportunity to review the drainage recommendations of the Town Engineer and to show the difference in the amount of impervious surface. Motion: To continue the public hearing to July 28, 1999 at 8:30 p.m. ( Torman- Frank) 7 -0 PASSES CEM /Carpet Concepts Special Permit Continued Public Hearing The public hearing was reopened, with a request for continuation to July 28, 1999 being read. Mr. Trowbridge stated in his letter that the applicant was waiting for a written opinion regarding the plan from Town Counsel to the Building Inspector before proceeding. Motion: To continue the public hearing to July 28, 1999 at 8:00 p.m. (Dolan - Torman) 7 -0 PASSES Surplus Material Removal Permit — Keep Your Day Job (National Development) Brian Clancy of National Development, representing Keep Your Day Job LLC, presented the request to the Board. He explained that the material would be removed from the area of their warehouse site on Plymouth Street. Their geotechnical consultant has determined that up to 50,000 cubic yard of unsuitable material under the site must be removed. He said the operation will take 6 to 8 weeks during which time the material removed will be replaced with suitable soil and compacted. Following discussion, the Board put the request to a vote. Motion: To send a positive recommendation to the Building Inspector to allow the removal of up to 50,000 cubic yard of unsuitable material at the Keep Your Day Job (National Development) site on Plymouth Street, with the applicant agreeing to the following: • the site will be accessed through a curbcut on Plymouth Street • the operation is expected to take 6 to 8 weeks • to put down a driveway of crushed stone for a distance of 75 feet from the entrance on Plymouth Street up to the wetland crossing to reduce the amount of dirt and mud on Plymouth Street Meeting of July 14, 1999 • the hydrant on Plymouth Street may be used with permission of the Water ( Department to keep down dust • hours of operation to be 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with the applicant contacting the Recreation Department in order to avoid Saturday work when the soccer fields are being used • applicant will contact the Police Department to see if a detail officer is needed at the site • trucks will enter and leave the site only through the Industrial Park along the following route: Plymouth Street to Forbes Blvd. to Norfolk Street to Route 140 • Plymouth Street shall be swept by the applicant as necessary to keep it clear of dirt and debris (Dolan -Cook) 7 -0 PASSES Around the Table Mr. McShane reported that during the brief recess in the meeting, the residents from the Ware Street/CanoeRiver Drive area were very upset out in the hallway regarding their belief that Steve Benoit is burying trash at the River Edge site. Mr. Burke advised the Board that Mr. Benoit was recently in the office and said he will be bringing in equipment the end of the week to remove all the debris. Mr. Burke said he will go out and view the site and keep on eye on the situation. Mr. McShane also reported on the Bike Trail meeting he had attended in Norton, noting that Norton is trying to kill the project. Mr. Burke provided the Board with copies of letters that were given to Lee Azinheira and Leonard Flynn to take to the meeting of the Joint Transportation Planning Group, refuting Norton's claims and detailing the meetings held and process to date Mr. McShane asked if the planters were going to be done at the DeWolfe site (formerly Bombalini's) on Pratt Street. Mr. Burke said he had talked with Nick Riccio and had been told they would be done. Mr. Burke stated he would follow - up on the situation. Mrs. Flynn said she would like to see Mark Bobrowski's Land Use Study included as an agenda item at a future meeting. She also noted the comments of Karl Clemmey in the minutes of the Bike Trail meeting in Norton. Adjournment Motion: To adjourn at 10:10 p.m. (Cook- Torman) 7 -0 PASSES 4 Meeting of July 14, 1999 Signature of Plerk Date of A proval Next Meeting: July 28,1999 Meeting of July 14, 1999