2018-01-17-PB-min - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

Page 2 Minutes for the Meeting of January 17, 2018 Board Comments:  What properties are controlled by the applicant? Mr. Farrington said all properties are owned except the land that is to be ANR from 185 Lincoln Street.  Have you considered a special permit like SSD or BHD? Mr. Farrington said it was a difficult site but not everything is off the table. Have you identified any waivers that you would want to ask for the definitive plan? Mr. DeCelle said not yet.  Do you believe the ANR meets the standards in our bylaws? Mr. Farrington replied yes it complies with case law.  What is the action deadline? January 27. Would you allow an extension of the action deadline? Yes.  There will be topographical changes with soils being brought in and removed do you have the numbers yet? No  There are about 18 acres of open space above the properties on Lincoln Street. Can you find a way to allow wildlife to continue to pass through the protected area and roam that space as they do now? Yes the applicant will look into it.  Would like to walk the site and set a date? Staff will send out a poll to select a good date for everyone.  Has the history of the parcel with the ANR at 185 Lincoln Street been reviewed by staff? The applicant and staff will discuss further at a later date. Audience Comments:  We just heard about this project two days ago there will be a significant reduction of open space and impact the wildlife. Request that at least 15% of the site keep the remaining trees and not destroy the forest.  Concerns about the damage to the roads during construction of the five streets four are private ways and only one is accepted. A Board Member asked the applicant if he had reached out to any neighbors. Mr. Farrington said they only met with the immediate neighbors so far. The Board assumes there will be more outreach. The Engineering Department has submitted their concerns. The applicant just got them and will address them.  Many years ago the water pressure in my house was measured very low how will the additional houses impact the water pressure? Mr. Henry said Engineering is aware and there will be ongoing discussions with DPW and the applicant and if this is to go forward the water pressure will first have to be addressed.