Planning Board, August 20, 2013
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
August 20, 2013
Memorial Hall
Members Present: W. Ritter, D. Lindberg, O. Lies, S. Carlson, J. Michalak, J. Head
Others Present: P. Harding, Town Planner, D. Sciascia, Recording Secretary
7:00 PM: W. Ritter called the Planning Board meeting to order.
PUBLIC HEARING, SPECIAL PERMIT / DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION, OPEN SPACE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, OAK HILL, SALISBURY STREET, STANJOY ROAD, Winter Ridge Limited Partnership: W. Ritter read the Public Hearing notice into record.
The applicant submitted drafts of the revised plans, easements and Homeownership Association Bylaws. The Department of Public Works is currently reviewing the revisions and has comments for the Boards review. The Board has a draft of the conditions for review based on comments and discussions to date. These will change once DPW comments are received.
The Department of Public Works Engineering Division had concerns with retaining walls and associating grading located in the public right of way.
Michael Dryden, Engineer for Waterman Design, Westboro, explained that the homeowners association will own parcels and maintain. P. Harding did not know if DPW was ok with this yet.
I. McCauley explained that the area for the pump station is small. They cannot add a second pump station for future expansion, Mrs. McCauley requested a detailed plan with a 1 to 10 scale. W. Ritter mentioned that the Board has not reviewed various comments regarding the amendments to the plan before today.
M. Dryden questioned sewer capacity fees, asking if it is a condition for new subdivisions. It’s based on bedrooms. All subdivisions since 2007 have this in place. M. Dryden said the next step is to provide for the applicant to provide written responses to Town comments.
No Public Comments.
Board Comments:
- J. Michalak asked if there was any warranty on the wall, as protection for the homeowners.
- O. Lies stated they needed a little bit more time for the Board to review comments and for the applicant to respond.
- D. Lindberg agreed with O. Lies.
- S. Carlson said there was a problem with the depth of the well. The town does not want 2 pump stations there. I. McCauley, Engineering, said there would only be one pump station.
- W. Ritter stated that the applicant needs to get together with the water and sewer department to go through the plan.
This will be on the September 24, 2013 agenda. The applicant needs to submit a written request for an extension, with a deadline for the decision to be filed with the Town Clerk by October 4, 2013. The request was submitted by the applicant.
M. Dryer said one waiver of fencing around the perimeter of the detention ponds was left out of the letter, page 2.
J. Head motioned to accept the written request for an extension of time. O. Lies seconded. Vote 6-0, all in favor.
Documents presented during review can be viewed in the Town Planners office.
WACHUSETT WOODS, REVIEW OF SECURITY: It is unlikely the Developer of the subdivision will complete the remaining work for the infrastructure. There is a Letter of Credit in place to complete the remaining items and P. Harding has been in contact with Town Counsel to discuss revoking the funds to complete the work. More street lights and sidewalks are needed. All the lots are sold.
Documents presented during review can be viewed in the Town Planners office.
OTHER BUSINESS:
- Vista Circle Retaining Wall: Only two rows remain to be done.
- Jefferson Mill: Will be on the next meetings agenda.
- Val’s Restaurant: Valerie James will be asked to attend the next meeting for violations.
- Walkable Communities: Starts at the Town Hall on August 27th.
- Signs at the Reserve on Salisbury: O. Lies discussed the signs. Jim Robinson, Light Dept. asked to send a letter to remove the signs from the poles.
- Reliant Sign: S. Carlson inquired about the temporary sign at Reliant Medical.
NEXT MEETING: September 10, 2013
O. Lies motioned to adjourn. S. Carlson seconded. All in favor.
Adjourned 7:55 PM.
August 20, 2013 Minutes approved: