Planning Board, October 8, 2013
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
October 8, 2013
Memorial Hall
Members Present: W. Ritter, D. Lindberg, O. Lies, S. Carlson, J. Michalak, J. Head
Others Present: P. Harding, Town Planner
7:00 PM: W. Ritter called the Planning Board meeting to order.
PUBLIC HEARING, SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT, Newell Road, Common Driveway Ridgemont Properties: W. Ritter recused himself from the meeting. J. Head acted as Chair and read the Public Hearing notice into record.
DPW has no outstanding issues with the common driveway, and the development has been approved by the Holden Conservation Commission. The only recommended condition is that the applicant be required to provide copies of the easements and maintenance agreements for the driveways.
Ed Jardus had been discussing the placement of fire hydrant with the Fire Chief. The Board requested a copy of the ANR plan, which had not been submitted.
J. Head motioned to continue the public hearing to receive comments from the Fire Department. S. Carlson seconded. Vote 5-0, all in favor.
Documents presented during review can be viewed in the Town Planners office.
William Ritter returned to the meeting
PUBLIC HEARING, SPECIAL PERMIT/DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION OPEN SPACE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, OAK HILL, SALISBURY STREET, STANJOY ROAD, Winter Ridge Limited Partnership: This is a continued hearing from September 24, 2013. The Board has the conditions of approval for review. There are no outstanding items. The Board reviewed the changes.
S. Carlson pointed out that emergency vehicles cannot access open space areas.
O. Lies was not in support a waiver for one side of the roadway.
W. Ritter entertained a motion to close the Public Hearing. J. Head motioned to close the Public Hearing. D. Lindberg seconded. All in favor.
The Board individuall vote on requested Waivers as detailed in the attached document entitled “DRAFT OF CONDITIONS for the Oak Hill Open Space Residential Design Subdivision dated October 8, 2013” ,
O. Lies will not support waiver #3 for the elimination of sidewalks on both sides of the roadway.
Waiver 1: O. Lies motioned for approval. J. Head seconded. All in favor.
Waiver 2: O. Lies motioned for approval. J. Headed seconded. All in favor.
Waiver 3: J. Head motioned for approval. J. Michalak seconded. O. Lies & D. Lindberg voted against grant of the waiver for relief of construction of sidewalks on one side of the roadway. Vote 4-2, motion passed.
J. Head motioned to approve conditions 1-47 as part of the Definitive Subdivision approal, as read from the document entitlted DRAFT OF CONDITIONS for the Oak Hill Open Space Residential Design Subdivision dated October 8, 2013”. O. Lies seconded. All in favor, 6-0.
Jeffrey Head Voted to approval the Findings of Fact as read from a document entitled “FINDINGS OF FACT FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT” with a date of October 8, 2014. John Michalak seconded the motion, all were in favor 6-0.
Documents presented during review can be viewed in the Town Planners office.
7:15 p.m. WACHUSETT WOODS, BOND REVOCATION DISCUSSION OF REMAINING ITEMS: The applicants representative has verbally informed P. Harding that the developer is defaulting on remaining construction items. The Planning Board issued a condition requiring top coat be installed by October 23, 2013. The Developer’s representative has agreed to sign a default agreement authorizing the bank to issue the town a check for the $205,000.00 letter of credit. Due to degradation on the site it is not likely the bond amount will cover constructions costs. Major work items include the top coat of pavement on the roadway, sidewalks, and the installation of remaining street lights. DPW will have a complete punch list.
J. Head motioned to approve. J. Michalak seconded. All in favor.
Documents presented during review can be viewed in the Town Planners office.
NEXT MEETING: October 22, 2013
D. Lindberg motioned to adjourn. J. Michalak, seconded. All in favor.
Adjourned 8:35 PM.
October 8, 2013 Minutes approved: