Planning Board minutes 1989-02-13

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Meeting of February 13, 1989 2 1 with the existing ends of Butterfield Road and Maple Tree Lane. He noted that the subdivision will be a cluster development, with lot areas ranging from 1/2 acre to over two acres. He said they have met with the Conservation Commis- sion and have received their Order of Conditions. He added they have been able to eliminate all but 100 feet of retaining walls along the roadway by revising the grades of the roadway, and he showed the placement of the sidewalk along the roadway. In response to questions from the Mrs. Klauminzer, Mr. DiPietro explained the cluster plan evolved as a result of the constraints presented by the site. The ridge line around the old gravel pit had to be completely avoided, as did the wetland to the extent possible because of the requirements of the Conser- vation Commission. He added they had tried to locate the lots on upland areas of the site, and to keep wetlands out of lots as much as possible. Mrs. Klau- minzer stated she thought no lot should be smaller than 1/2 acre and that jumbo homes should not be located on the smaller lots. She also wished to see the footprints of the buildings located on the plan. Mr. DiPietro said they would show building envelopes on the definitive plan, and that the homes would have to be located within them. Mrs. Wood asked where the usable open space was located, and whether the overall design was a cluster as defined by the Zoning By-Law. Mr. Cataldo noted that there was a legal problem, because of a private covenant that required the approval of 80% of the owners of Pheasant Brook I for a develop- ment to contain other than one-family homes. Four residents attended the meeting. Their concerns focused on problems they saw with connecting the roadway through to Maple Street. They asked that the sidewalk go through to Maple Street, and any driveway problems they might have with the relocation of Maple Tree Lane to be corrected by the developer. Mrs. Uhrig closed the meeting at 9: 40 p.m. The Board recessed its meeting to Room G-15, Town Office Building, and the meeting was reconvened at 9:45 p.m. 45.. Regular and Executive Session Minutes for January 9, 1989: The Board reviewed and corrected the regular minutes for the meeting held on January 9, 1989. On the motion of Mrs. Klauminzer, seconded by Mrs. Wood, it was voted 3-0 to approve the minutes as amended. The Board reviewed minutes for the executive session held on January 9, 1989. On the motion of Mrs. Klauminzer, seconded by Mrs. Wood, it was voted 3-0 to approve the minutes as written. *************************** REPORTS ************************************* 46 . Planning Board, Subcommittees a. Lexington Center Committee: The committee will meet tomorrow