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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-02-15-BOS-min Hearing 61 STREET HEARINGS ON SUBDIVISION STREETS & CONSTRUCTION STREETS February 15, 1973 The Board of Selectmen held hearings in Cary Hall , Cary Memorial Build- ing, on Thursday, February 15, 1973, at 7 30 P M. Chairman Kenney, Messrs Brown, Buse, and Mrs Riff in; Mr William Martin, Asst Town Engineer; Mr. Peter Chelpin, Traffic Engineer; Mrs Stringos and Mrs. Winsor, Clerks; were present The Chairman declared the hearings open at 7 45 p.m., and explained that the hearings are held for the purpose of making and establishing lay- outs of streets to be presented for acceptance at the Annual Town Meeting in March. Chairman Kenney, then went on to say he would read the "Notice of Intent" to layout streets and explained that there were four types of streets. I . Subdivision Streets - Non-betterment streets 2. Betterment Streets Street 3. Reconstruction Hearings 4 Chapter 90 - No betterments; Certain percentage of money paid by State, County and Town Chairman Kenney opened hearings on subdivision streets and explained that these streets have been constructed under the subdivision control law and that they are non-betterments streets. Hearing was declared open upon the proposed layout of Barrett Road Barrett Rd. from Worthen Road to end No one appeared in favor or in opposition and the hearing was de- clared closed. Hearing was declared open upon the proposed layout of Bond Road from John Poulter John Poulter Road to end Road No one appeared in favor or in opposition and the hearing was declared closed. Hearing was declared open upon the proposed layout of John poulter Road from Winthrop Road to Worthen Road. John Poulter No one appeared in favor or in opposition and the hearing was Road declared closed. Hearing was declared open upon the proposed layout of Wortherh Road from Waltham Street southeasterly for a distance of approximately 1053 Northern feet. Road No one appeared in favor or in opposition and the hearing was de- clared closed. 62 Selectmen' s Hearing Streets February 15, 1973 Hearing was declared open upon the proposed layout of Vi les Road John from John Poulter Road to end. Poulter No one appeared in favor or in opposition and the hearing was Road declared closed. Next, Chairman Kenney opened the hearings on the Construction Streets; Grassland, Holland and Fern. Mr Kenney stated that Grass- land Street was a betterment street and that aII abutters will have to pay a portion. Grassland Hearing was declared open upon the proposed layout of Grassland Street Street from Payson Street to Valleyfield. Chairman Kenney asked if there were any questions. Resident of 70 Grassland Street was very concerned about condi- tion of street, and asked if not accepted this year would the Town fill it in. Chairman Kenney answered "no", said the Selectmen are not respon- sible but we are concerned with the condition of the street. We will try to get it in next year. Resident of 46 Grassland Street asked when they would know if street accepted. Chairman Kenney stated that final stages now being considered. Scheduled to vote on this at next Monday evenings' meeting. Chairman Kenney asked if anyone was in opposition. No response! Chairman Kenney: " I take it everyone is in favor?" All those present were in favor including Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Edwards, 67 Delano Avenue, Revere, Massachusetts, making a total of seven. Mr. and Mrs Edwards telephoned in to be recorded in "favor of," as they could not make the meeting. Mr Edwards also stated that they would gladly pay any cost involved. Chairman Kenney asked if there were any further questions on this. There were no further discussions and hearing on Grassland Street was declared closed Hearing was declared open upon the proposed layout of Holland Street Holland from Taft Avenue a distance of 200 feet more or less N.E. to the end. Street Chairman Kenney asked if there were any questions. No questions, and hearing on Holland Street was declared closed. 1 3 Selectmen' s Hearing Streets February 15, 1973 Hearing was declared open upon the proposed alteration and reloca- tion of Fern Street, from westerly sideline of Pleasant Street a distance of 100 feet more or less southwesterly. Chairman Kenney asked if anybody had any questions. Resident of 13 Pleasant Street stated that Fern Street was a very narrow street, very heavily traveled, was a traffic hazard, and that the major problem was speeding. He said that his house abuts right to Fern Street and he is very concerned about accidents, and cars landing on his property. Chairman Kenney admits that it is a serious safety hazard. Says it has a narrow and limited egress. Have to stop, cannot go out without risking life Mr. Kenney called on Mr. Martin, Assistant Town Engineer to comment on the situation. Mr. Martin stated that we plan on building retaining walls, and that the resident would not have to worry about cars coming onto his property. Mr. Martin also said the fact that people will have to take a right turn will slow them down considerably. Resident of 13 Pleasant Street stated that part of the hazard is that the rotary at Massachusetts Avenue is not designed to carry this traffic. Suggested that the rotary be "revised." Mr. Martin stated that one of the purposes for this improvement was to make the turn easier so that traffic would be handled more properly and safely. Mr. Martin asked Mr. Chalpin, the Traffic Engineer if he had any comments to add to this. Mr. Chalpin agreed that Pleasant Street and Massachusetts Avenue is a "high accident location," and that we would like to eliminate this problem. Chairman Kenney asked resident if he was in favor of this improve- ment. Resident stated that he was concerned for fear that the reduction of his land would reduce the valuation of his property if he was to sell . Chairman stated that we do not like to see you lose any valuation on your property. Selectmen' s Hearing Streets February 15, 1973 Resident of 13 Pleasant Street asked how far up street retaining wall wi l l go. Mr. Martin, Assistant Town Engineer replied, "just beyond your patio." Resident of 13 Fern Street was recognized, and wanted to register his "opposition." Said these improvements are nothing but a "Stop-Gap Measure " He made three statements as to improvements; I . Traffic on Massachusetts Avenue very serious problem. Why should Pleasant Street residents be subject to inadequate planning. 2. Consider making entrance to Pleasant Street (LEFT TURN ONLY). 3. Consider asking Wilson Farms to reduce their inlets and outlets to property. Chairman Kenney stated the only answer would be to turn this over to the Engineers and asked Mr. Martin if he thought it would help to speak to Wilson Farms about their entrances. Mr. Kenney also stated that the intersection at Pleasant Street is inadequate and needs changing. Said the rotary is overloaded. Mr. Martin commented that it would be worth our while to look into this possibility and that it could help the traffic situation. Chairman Kenney asked Mr. Martin if we would ask Wilson Farms to relocate their entrance. Mr. Martin says it could be done. Resident of 37 Moon Hill Road was recognized and wished to be registered in "favor" of this alteration and relocation of Fern Street. Chairman Kenney asked if any more questions 4- No questions, and hearing was declared closed on Fern Street Chairman Kenney then closed hearing by saying that East Street a Chapter 90 Street is a three phase street which has been approved for the past three years. Phase One - From Lowell Street to Grant Street Phase Two - From East Street to Grant Street Phase Three - From Grant Street to Adams Street Chairman Kenney asked if there were any opinions, or any proposals. No questions, and hearing declared closed at 8: 12 p.m.