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Minutes for the Meeting of January 21, 2004 2 The difficulty that vehicles have in driving up Lisbeth Street was documented with photographs provided by some of the neighbors. One showed the recycling truck driver walking up the street to collect recycling Ieft at curbside. Others showed vehicles, with chains on their tires, parked at the bottom of Lisbeth during icy conditions. One neighbor indicated her support for the proposed road improvements as she feels her children are in danger from cars backing down Clelland Street because it has no proper turnaround. The increased maintenance liability was noted for the street and drainage structures for those who live on the two unaccepted streets, which will have more infrastructure, if the proposed work is done. Others perceived a lack of detail in the landscaping plan. Mr. Ojdrovic noted that the paving he would do will improve the function of the manhole. In response to Mr. Davies' question about the proposed retaining walls, Mr. Ojdrovic said he would have to renegotiate the agreements he thought he had with several abutters. Mr. Davies also suggested that a higher curb on the downside of the roadway would be needed to hold cars onto the road, if necessary. Some questioned the need for a guardrail or handrail. Mr. Harden stated his two main concerns about the road improvement plans, which make it difficult for him to vote in the affirmative for the plan: • Traffic safety • Improvements that do not have the assent of the neighbors. Mr. Galaitsis concurred, indicating that he believes the site to be too difficult and too many waivers are requested, so he cannot vote for the plan. Mr. Kastorf observed that the present conditions are dangerous, and, while there are no guarantees that it would be safer if Mr. Ojdrovic implements his plans, the likelihood of an improved situation is there. He moved that the Board approve the Clelland Road Subdivision plan. Ms. Chase seconded the motion. On a vote of 3 -2, Mr. Harden and Mr. Galaitsis opposed, the Board approved the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Clelland Road Street Construction ", dated October 15, 2003. Mr. Harden closed the hearing at 10:00 p.m. The Board agreed to add two conditions to the Certificate of Action: 1. A guardrail shall be installed along the north side of Clelland Road; 2. There shall be a maintenance -of facilities agreement, satisfactory to the Town, between the owners of the two new houses. DETERMINATION OF GRADE AND CONSTRUCTION OF UNACCEPTED STREETS 8 .Bird Hill Road Street Construction Plan, Mr_ Paul Pedini Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pedini were present to explain their request for a determination of grade and construction of Bird hill Road as it provides frontage for 8 Bird Hill Road. They want to build a contemporary home on a vacant lot in the Moon Hill Road area. Mr. Pedini presented photographs of the existing condition of the road. He would like to improve the road after his house is built. Ms. McCall - Taylor noted that he would have to provide surety for the work. Mr. Pedini agreed to this. Staff suggested that they walk the site with an engineer to determine the extent of the improvements needed and report back to the Board.