Planning Board minutes 07-10-1996

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2 Minutes for the Meeting of July 10, 1996 --� On the motion of Mr Canale, seconded by Mr Colman, the Board voted unanimously, 3-0, for Lot #2 Granger Pond Way only, to grant a waiver from the provisions in section 3 7.5 4 6 that requires the filing of Certificates of Completion and the finish course of the street be installed so that the developers, John and Pat Austin, may complete the real estate transaction on lot #2 Granger Pond Way and the dwelling may be occupied. 138 627 Massachusetts Avenue. Sketch Subdivision Plan. Carter Scott: The Board reviewed a draft decision on the sketch plan for land at 627 Massachusetts Avenue, submitted by Carter Scott on May 24, 1996 Mrs. Davison suggested two possible public benefits the developer could provide: 1) making the barn a two- family dwelling, and, 2) making some improvements to the pond. The Board concurred. After a brief discussion, on the motion of Mr Canale, seconded by Mr Colman, the Board voted unanimously to approve the wording of the decision approving the sketch plan, as amended 139 94 Adams Street. Woodhaven Realty Sketch Subdivision Plan. Presentation: Peter Kelley, of Woodhaven Realty, Gary Larson of Larson Associates, landscape architects, and Richard Waitt, of Meridian Engineering, were present. The applicant wishes to use the provisions of Section 7 4.5, Reduced Frontage, Lots in a Small Subdivision. Mr. Larson presented the reduced frontage plan which shows two new houses, one on Brent Road and one on Adams Street. The wetland areas have been flagged. He also explained the compliance plan. As the public benefit required by Section 7 4.5 Mr Kelley proposes a cash payment, and believes the money should be used to determine the cause of and correct the water problems that the abutters already have. The Board asked for more ideas and suggested a connection to the bikepath. Other questions from the Board concerned drainage, the driveway, the placement of the new houses and the carriage house. Mr Kelley said that the carriage house has real potential for use. Mr Waitt said that the Conservation Commission approved the Notice of Intent filed by the developer That plan showed two proposed leaching catch basins that will reduce the impact of altered drainage from the development. Martin Schatzoff, 27 Brent Road, had many questions and comments about the depth of test pits, drainage and the carriage house. He said his back yard already has severe wetland problems and he is concerned that the new driveway will exacerbate these conditions. The presence of a third structure on the property, the carriage house, also concerns him. The Board discussed whether a driveway to Adams Street should be maintained. A new house could be set back from Adams Street which is noisy Mrs. Davison expressed concern about the carriage house and about a paved path or driveway to it. 140 Old Snrine Street. Sketch Subdivision Plan. Mark Zarillo. Presentation by Annlicant: Mark Zarillo, landscape architect, presented a plan for a two-lot subdivision. A waiver from the requirement for a town sewer hookup is requested. The proposed houses would have septic systems. As a public benefit, Mr Zarillo said he would make a cash payment to help the Town install a sewer connection. Mr. Canale asked how the proposed septic systems constitute a public benefit. Each member of the Board said they would not be in favor of waiving the requirement for connection to the public sewer After more questions about the alternative plans, the Board agreed that the designs shown are not sensitive to site and that the public benefit offered is not appropriate. The Board asked Mr Zarillo to take a fresh look at the property and come up with more acceptable compliance and alternative plans. The public benefit will be determined by the Board after consulting with other Town boards and committees.