HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes for the Meeting of
October 30, 2006
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Joan DiLillo called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Members Present: Joan DiLillo, Vice Chairman
David Nagle, Clerk (Arrived Late)
Gordon Coyle, Member
Richard Flynn, Member
Members Absent: Philip Lindquist, Chairman
Others Present: Town Planner Noreen O’Toole
Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Acceptance of Minutes of Meeting of September 25, 2006
Motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of September 25, 2006: Richard Flynn
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 3-0
Acceptance of Minutes of September 25, 2006 Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments
Motion to accept the minutes of the September 25, 2006 public hearing on proposed zoning bylaw amendments: Richard Flynn
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 3-0
Acceptance of Minutes of Meeting of October 2, 2006
Motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of October 2, 2006: Gordon Coyle
Second: Richard Flynn
Vote: 3-0
III. APPOINTMENTS
Edgewood Estates
Letter from John W. DeLano and Associates, Inc.
The Board met with Salvatore Pastore and John Widdison, developers of Edgewood Estates. Mr. Pastore told the Board that they were willing to adjust the catch basin on Brook Street at the entrance to the subdivision as requested by the Highway Department to make a better transition on to William Way even though it was not included on the approved plans. He estimated the cost at between $3,000 and $5,000 and asked if the Board would be willing to reduce the bond being held for completion of the subdivision to help cover the cost.
He noted that the Board’s review engineer, Alan Gunnison of John W. DeLano and Associates, Inc. had stated in a recent letter to the Board that siltation of the recharge basin, which occurred during construction, will need to be removed but had recommended that the basin be cleaned after lot development and remaining loaming and seeding is completed. He recommended that money remaining in the road bond pertaining to the basin not be released until it is functioning per design.
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole said that she would request a completion cost estimate from DeLano in anticipation of the Board’s consideration of some reduction of the $80,000 bond. An appointment was set for Mr. Pastore and Attorney Widdison to return on Monday, November 13, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
Form A/ANR
Elm Place
The Board met with Bernard Munro of Land Planning, Inc. to review a Plan of Land, dated October 4, 2006, prepared by Land Planning, Inc. for Edward Spinney, Jr. for a lot located at the corner of Elm Place and State Street. The plan divides the existing parcel into three lots with 55,172 square feet retained for the lot with the existing house. The two new lots, with 157 feet and 155 feet of frontage on Elm Place, will be 33,456 square feet and 33,831 square feet. The property is located in a Residence A District.
Motion to approve the Plan of Land as presented: Gordon Coyle
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 4-0
Hemlock Hills
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole read a progress report on Hemlock Hills Estates from developer, Robert Brady, that had been faxed to the office earlier in the day. Of the items discussed at the last meeting, Brady said, street trees have been installed as per the plan with consultation of the homeowner on Azalea Way, street signs have been installed on both Azalea Way and Hemlock Drive, all catch basin and manhole structures have been adjusted to finish asphalt elevation, and the front entrance area on both sides has had the lawn mowed and fertilized. The only item left to finish on Phase I, he said, is the finish coat of asphalt which should be completed any day. Two residents in attendance said that they were happy with the work that had been
done, but noted that the street lights have not been turned on although electric company workers have been at the site twice. Ms. O’Toole said that she would call National Grid to see why there are still no lights.
IV. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole noted that member Gordon Coyle had returned his
copy of the Master Plan draft with the proposed corrections.
Hanson Trails Committee
Joan DiLillo said that she attended the dedication of the Hanson portion of the Bay Circuit Trail. Ms. O’Toole said that the state was planning on acquiring the parcel that Lite Control has been attempting to give to the town. She said the town would be seeking a conservation easement over the property for the local portion of the trail. She said it appeared the state was also going to assist the town financially in the cleanup of an abutting town owned parcel at the end of Crooker Place.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that no meetings would be scheduled until she had the opportunity to speak to the chairman.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that the next meeting of the Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee was scheduled for November 9, 2006.
V. APPOINTMENTS
Alden Way
Letter from SITEC, Inc.
Letter from Ken Gray
Board members met with 12 residents of Alden Way to discuss items that need to be completed before the subdivision can be accepted by the town. Town Planner Noreen O’Toole said that she and Chairman Philip Lindquist met with developers Ken Gray and Mark Tedeschi on September 6, 2006 and advised them that there were problems with the detention area behind Kevin Pauquette’s home and that a property bound was too high. The bound, she said,
has since been fixed. She noted that the developers were also later advised that many catch basins are sinking. Those basins, she said, have been marked by the Highway Department.
The developers, she said, were told certification would be required that the detention basins are built according to plan. An October 19, 2006 letter from Steven Gioiosa of SITEC, the developers’ engineer, indicating that, in his opinion the system is functioning as designed and no modifications are needed, does not satisfy what is required, she said.
An undated memorandum subsequently received from Ken Gray seeking a return of the money that is being held by the town based on Mr.Gioiosa’s findings was noted. Ms. O’Toole said that the town is holding a bond of $76,000 including interest to complete the project if the developer does not do what is required.
The residents agreed that there are still problems with the detention basins and the catch basins. They also expressed concerned with an unsafely covered abandoned concrete septic basin off Alden Way that they said should be filled in. They also complained about the lack of street signs and street lights and said the bound in question had just been cut off at ground level. They also complained about the number of years that have transpired since the last house was built in the subdivision.
At the conclusion of the discussion it was agreed that Ms. O’Toole would contact Town Counsel to determine the process the Board should follow to have the work completed with or without the cooperation of the developers and that an update would be given at 8 p.m. at the November 13, 2006 Board meeting.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
Form A/ANR
Liberty Street
Board members reviewed a Plan of Land, dated September 14, 2006, by Merrill Associates, Inc. for William P. Renny. The plan shows a redivision of two lots.
Motion to approve the Plan of Land as indicated: David Nagle
Second: Richard Flynn
Vote: 3-0-1 (Joan DiLillo abstaining)
Proposal for Review of Rules and Regulations
Saeed Kashi
Board members took home for review a Proposal for the Review of Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land from Saeed Kashi of N. Falmouth.
Letter from A. W. Perry, Inc.
Deer Hill Road Extension
Sign Mylars
Board members noted an October 16, 2006 letter from Richard Beal, Vice President of A. W. Perry, Inc., indicating that a species of concern issue with the state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife has been mitigated and the submission of the original mylars as approved by the Board for signatures and then signed the mylars.
Request for Release of Bond
Tag Way/ Millennium Estates
Board members noted an October 3, 2006 letter from Sheila Niksa requesting the release of the bond for Millennium Estates as the roadway system was accepted by voters at the October 2, 2006 Special Town Meeting.
Motion to release the money remaining in the bond for Millennium Estates: Joan DiLillo
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 4-0
Brookside Estates I & II
P.M.P. Associates
Construction Observation Reports, September 7, 20, and 21, 2006
Record of Telephone Conversation, August 31, 2006
Board members took home for review construction observation reports and a record of telephone conversation from P.M.P. Associates for Brookside Estates I & II.
Meeting Dates for November and December
Board members decided to meet on November 13, 2006 and to decide on December meetings dates at that time.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn: David Nagle
Second: Richard Flynn
Vote: 4-0
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