PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
JUNE 17, 2004
PRESENT: D. Ries (Chairman), R. Domnitz, E. Flint, K. Hurd, J. Snell
STAFF: M. Whitehead, D. Parkhurst
7:30 P.M. Business
ANR PLAN (Approval Not Required plan for lot division for land owned by Joseph Bower, 54 Baker Bridge Road (Map and Parcel 56-11)
Doug Adams appeared on behalf of the applicant. Also present: Sheila Harding
A MOTION was made and seconded to endorse the ANR plan. The Motion passed unanimously and the Board signed the plan.
A MOTION was made and seconded to send a memo to the Building Inspector that the Board has endorsed an ANR plan that creates a lot (1) that may not meet the width requirements of the Zoning Bylaw, Sections 6.5.4 and 13.2.5. The motion passed unanimously.
8:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING Continuation – Lexington Road LLP, Tim Taylor (atty), 118 Lexington Road (Map and Parcels 34-4, 34-4.02, 34-4.03, 34-4.04, 34-4.05) for a Special Permit and Site Plan Review for an R-1 Cluster Subdivision
Tim Taylor, attorney; Mike Sullivan, engineer; Ron Metzer, applicant.
Also present: Jim Cunningham, Elaine Russell, Alan Motch, Jeanine Taylor. New plans presented with proposed changes suggested by the Board including a one- way “loop” road, several houses moved further away from Lexington Road, and a small cul-de-sac. Members of the Board continued to be concerned with the topography and the grade changes, noting that they had requested the applicant evaluate the grade at the entrance to the driveway and consider a one-way drive that could alleviate some of the egress concerns. The applicant is proposing a wall adjacent to the north entrance to Lexington Road. The Board also anticipated the proposed loop road being pushed further back away from Lexington Road and exposing more of the field. The Board said the impact of this new plan is the same and the
suggestion for the loop road was to eliminate a large amount of fill. It was suggested that the loop road could be moved back, and an underground cisternculvert could go under the low point. The Board told the applicant that they consider the field the major benefit of the proposal. Discussion followed on other configurations. The engineer noted that the grade is a 13% drop over 80’ length. The Board is concerned with an excessive amount of fill. The parties considered how the road might be leveled at the entrance to Lexington Road and then dropped. The Board also said the proposed “loop” one-way road is too close to Lexington Road, and creates a lot of impact. The
Board asked the applicant to consider a more creative solution. Mr. Taylor noted that this proposal conserves 68% of the property. It was suggested and Mr. Taylor agreed that the meeting should be continued. A Motion was made and seconded to continue the hearing to July 7, 2004 at 9:30 P.M. The Motion passed unanimously.
8:45 P.M. PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION REVIEW – RURAL LAND FOUNDATION, 122 Tower Road (Map and Parcel 111-1 and 111-1.1), for a proposed seven lot subdivision
PRESENT: Geoff McGean, Director, Rural Land Foundation, Warren Flint, Jr. planner.
Others: Steve Pruitt, Steve McCarthy, Ruth Potter, LouAnn Campobasso, Jack Kerrebrock, Martha Johnson, Toby Feibelman, Jane Row, Ron Row, Margo Seltzer, Keith Bostic
Mr. Whitehead suggested that this preliminary meeting could be formal or informal, and explained the differences. The applicant said this would be an informal process. Mr. McGean presented a neighborhood map showing the 53 acres owned by the Harrington Family Trust and the 15.6 acres owned by Winty and Cliff Harrington. The Rural Land Foundation has been working with the family for several years to reach their mutual development and conservation goals. Mr. Flint explained the original conventional subdivision produced by the family. The conventional plan indicated a 1500’ long road that would cross wetlands via a bridge. The Conservation Commission had indicated that while they would not want any disturbance within 50’ of a wetland, the bridge, if presented, would be a reasonable way
to deal with their issues. The RLF alternative plan presents a 1000 foot long, six lot cul-de- sac. Their goal is to protect lots 6 and 7. The plan showed a 50’ right of way and a 12’ paved way. Mr. McGean then presented a “Land Protection and Trail Easement Plan.” The conservation restricted land would be owned by a mixture of public and private entities. Mr. Flint presented a list of nine (9) waivers to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. Rather than a standard cul-de-sac, they propose a permanent easement with rights to all the other lots for turnaround in the existing Harrington driveway. They are also looking for alternatives to hydrants, using either pond water or underground storage tanks. Mr. Whitehead wondered if they could keep the proper required distances between water and septic, and was also concerned with water availability if the ponds are frozen or drained. The applicants said there are
existing telephone poles they would use for utilities. Discussion followed, including the neighbors, regarding the safety of a 12’ wide road, trail access, and parking for trail access.
9:15 P.M. PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN REVIEW – ANDY BENNETT (ARCHITECT), 10 BEDFORD LANE, (Map and Parcel 22-2)
M. Bennett came before the Board to discuss preliminary plans for new construction on this pre-existing non-conforming lot. The Board noted that new construction on the lot would also require a special permit from the Board of Appeals. Mr. Bennett briefly described the location of the house, the mounded septic system and presented of elevation sketches. Upon learning that the applicant does not own the house nor has a purchase and sales agreement at this time, the Board indicated that it would not be proper to proceed.
OTHER BUSINESS
EDCO, OFF MILL STREET, MAP AND PARCEL 19-4.5
The Board signed the subdivision plan and the Site Plan Decision.
PLANNER UPDATES
Mr. Whitehead has received a few responses from the newspaper notice for the Cell Tower Task Force.
Lincoln Ridge Condominiums is proposing to place new septic systems in the open space. This would need Planning Board review. Mr. Whitehead has communicated with their engineer. While the 1978 approvals allowed septic in the open space, there is concern that this could affect trails.
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
Submitted by Debra Parkhurst Approved September 8, 2004
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