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Minutes for the Meeting of July 28, 2004 2 roadway design beyond asking for signage indicating a steep grade. — utilities coming largely from Hazel Road — an additional hydrant at the fire department's request — a retaining wall adjusted so as not to harm trees Mr. Dryden indicated that the drainage system was not changed and is now more than sufficient for the reduced building program. Board Questions and Comments: Mr. Harden indicated that the Board had received advice from Town Counsel Ryan Pace suggesting some points that could be clarified in the legal letter regarding extinguishing portions of right of way and that the letter should be addressed to the Planning Board rather than Mr. Lopez. Should someone contest the applicant's right to develop the property it would not be the Town's problem. Mr. Harrington agreed to furnish a formal letter that would become part of the record. Mr. Galaitsis indicated that he wants a letter in the record from the fire department and/or engineering division confirming that the 80 -foot turnaround meets AASHTO standards, as asserted by Mr. Dryden. Engineer Larry Hayes performed an independent review of the stormwater runoff management plan on a pass - through basis. Mr. Garber said that Mr. Hayes has concerns about the lack of geotechnical data on the wooded slope and the effects of any necessary blasting. He also indicated that drywells to catch the roof runoff would help the drainage system. Mr. Dryden asserted that the system is more than sufficient as designed. Mr. Davies indicated his preference for the Cape Cod berm style for the turnaround because a truck tire can climb it, if necessary. Audience Ouestions and Comments Many of the audience's concerns had to do with the density of the development and the stormwater management system. The neighbors stated that they already have problems with water in their basements. Mr. Dryden responded that the system is designed to handle all the water on the site, as required by Massachusetts Stormwater Management Regulations. The owner of 9 Hazel Road said that the development would be an improvement to the area. A resident on Pine Knoll Road asked to be notified about any blasting. At 9:00 p.m., the hearing was recessed so that the Board could meet in executive session with town counsel. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:10 p.m., by individual poll of the Board — Mr. Galaitsis, Mr. Harden, Ms. Manz, Mr. Davies, Mr. Kastorf — it was voted unanimously to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation against the Town. The Board agreed to reconvene in open session to continue the Hazel Road public hearing. The Board returned to open session at 9:45 p.m. Mr. Kastorf recesed himself until the public hearing ended. Reconvened Hazel Road Public Hearin Ms. Trudy Sadeghpour, 5 Pine Knoll Road, asked what abutters' recourse would be if they experience more water problems in their homes, Ms. McCall- Taylor stated they would have to pursue the issue on their own.