Chairman: William Manter
Members Present: Richard Baker, Ralph Viscomi, Laurie Levy
Members Absent: Kim Ames
Recorder: Melanie Rich
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
Mr. Viscomi made a motion to approve the December 5, 2011 Meeting Minutes as amended; Ms. Levy seconded the motion. All in favor; none opposed; motion approved.
Mr. Manter told the members that they are invited to attend the dedication ceremony for the Habitat project on 1 Mill Road Circle on January 21st.
Discussion – Compass Pointe Bond Reduction (James Venincasa) – Mr. Venincasa was present to ask the board to allow Mike Andrade (Graves Engineering) to prepare a new bond estimate. Mr. Baker told him that the process typically is for the applicant to specify lots for release, and the board would instruct Mr. Andrade accordingly. Mr. Venincasa marked the lots he would like released on the plan presented before the board. He further said he would remove from his request lots the board did not feel comfortable releasing. Mr. Manter said he was inclined only to release lots which had 100% of their roadway frontage paved with the binder coat and to base the bond estimate on the worst-case scenario that the developer never completes any other aspect of the project. Mr.
Venincasa said there is gas and water but no electric service installed. Mr. Baker questioned Mr. Venincasa about the sidewalk the elementary school, suggesting it might help relieve some of the traffic congestion at the school. Mr. Baker made a motion to authorize Mike Andrade to re-estimate the existing bond based on the potential release of 12 lots and further to ask Mr. Andrade for a rough estimate for the Route 140 Sewall Street traffic improvements; Mr. Viscomi seconded. All in favor; none opposed; motion approved.
Discussion – Covenant Release for Lot 49 Main Street (James Venincasa) – Mr. Venincasa is asking the board to release Lot 49 and presented documentation from his attorney, Cheryl Morrill. The document requires minor revisions. After brief discussion, Mr. Baker made a motion to release Lot 49 from the Compass Pointe Subdivision and to authorize the Chairman to sign the revised release document to be provided by the applicant’s attorney; Mr. Viscomi seconded. All in favor, none opposed, motion approved.
Redwood Circle Status Report (Ron Aspero) – Mr. Aspero said the work has been completed with the exception of the street light at Central Street. He met with Gary Harrington of the Light Department in 2006, who at the time wanted only one light at the cul-de-sac. Mr. Baker suggested the board contact the light department and the chief of police for their input, making them aware that is the board who has the final decision. Mr. Aspero said there is an existing pole at that location and adding a fixture would not be a problem. Mr. Manter will follow-up with the light department and chief of police.
Mr. Aspero presented the board with his official request to have Redwood Circle put on the town warrant for acceptance subject to any outstanding items. In addition, he asked board for a reduction to the bond. Mr. Baker made a motion to reduce the bond for Redwood Circle to $600.00 and to release funds in excess thereof; Ms. Levy seconded. All in favor; none opposed; motion approved.
ANR Plan (Bridle Path, Shrewsbury/Boylston – Polito Development) – Kevin Jarvis (Jarvis Engineering) described the parcels and explained how they will be combined with other existing lots. After brief discussion, Mr. Baker proposed the following findings: the plan referenced is “Plan of Property Surveyed for Polito Development Corporation, Bridle Path, Shrewsbury MA”; the existing lots have sufficient frontage and area per the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning. Mr. Viscomi made a motion to accept the findings, approve the ANR plan, and authorize the clerk to sign; Ms. Levy seconded. All in favor; none opposed.
Discussion – Subdivision Rules Amendments – A hearing will be scheduled for February 6th at 8:00 p.m. Before the hearing, Mr. Baker will work with the fire chief for cistern wording, copies will be made, and Mike Andrade will receive a copy to review.
Bill Gasko – Parking Plan for 245 Linden Street (M.A. Center) – Mr. Gasko presented the board with a preliminary parking plan. He said there are a total of 50 spots. He also said there will be parking on the leach field. Mr. Viscomi asked for verification that vehicles can be parked on a leach field, especially in the spring when the ground is soft. Mr. Manter said the proposed plan would not be good for winter parking. Mr. Baker said the board would need to see the actual spaces delineated on the plan in order to reach a decision. Mr. Gasko has been working with Connorstone Engineering, Dennis Costello (Board of Health), Tony Zahariadis (Building Inspector) and the Chief of Police. He will have Connorstone prepare a sketch so the board and Graves
Engineering can review it.
James Holyoak (1 Linden Street) – Mr. Holyoak stated that he purchased two properties (1 Linden Street and 109 Central Street). He would like to divide them into separate lots, but one of the leach fields is not on the same parcel as the septic tank. He is inquiring as to how to go about creating two marketable lots. The parcels have separate deeds. Neither parcel has the required frontage or square footage. Mr. Manter advised he go to the ZBA and also to seek legal counsel.
Mr. Baker made a motion to adjourn; Mr. Viscomi seconded; all in favor; none opposed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Meeting Materials:
1. January 10th, 2012 Letter from Ron Aspero regarding Redwood Circle Acceptance.
2. Bridle Path ANR Plan (on file in Planning Board Office).
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