HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
November 19, 2007
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Philip Lindquist called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
Members Present: Philip Lindquist, Chairman
Joan DiLillo, Vice Chairman
Richard Flynn, Clerk
Gordon Coyle, Member
Members Absent: David Nagle, Member
Others Present: Town Planner Noreen O’Toole
Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson
II. APPOINTMENTS
Edgewood Estates
Reduction of Bond
Construction Completion Cost Estimate
Inspection Reports, John W. DeLano and Associates
The Board met with Salvatore Pastore and John Widdison of Cordwood Development to discuss their request for a bond reduction for Edgewood Estates as well as a Cost Completion Cost Estimate and inspection reports from review engineer, John W. DeLano and Associates. The Cost Completion Cost Estimate recommended retention of $26,150 of the $45,542.42 currently remaining in the bond. The developers questioned $1,815 for street bounds, $2,600 for street lights and $3,920 for job cleanup. Town Planner Noreen O’Toole said that she is awaiting an answer from the Selectmen’s office on the assurance National Grid is requesting that lights that are turned on in subdivisions will remain on when the roadway is accepted by the town. The Board requested
a recommendation from Ms. O’Toole on a figure to be retained and she suggested the release of $20,000.
Motion to release $20,000 from the bond for Edgewood Estates: Gordon Coyle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 4-0
Collamore Estates Residents
Asbuilt Plan for Underground Drainage
Board members reviewed a Subdrain Repair Plan prepared by Land Planning, Inc. for Environmental Construction Co. that had been received in the Planning Board office earlier in the day. Board members noted that the existing four inch pipe is to be replaced with a new eight inch perforated HDPE subdrain pipe at a depth of four feet below grade. Several residents of Captain Nathaniel Drive were in attendance. Resident Peter Huska questioned the use of HDPE pipe stating a preference for reinforced concrete. Board members noted that their review engineer on the project, Merrill Associates of Hanover needed to review the plan before work can commence. Residents were advised that the developer would be responsible for repairing any damage to their driveways or
lawns. Town Planner Noreen O’Toole said that she would call the contractor and get a construction schedule as soon as Merrill has completed its review.
Form A/ANR, Whitman Street
Opinion from Kopelman and Paige
The Board met with Rick Grady of Grady of Grady Consulting of Kingston and Attorney Robert Galvin for further discussion of a Form A Plan initially brought before the Board at its October 15, 2007 meeting. Vice Chairman Joan DiLillo read aloud a November 8, 2007 letter from John Goldrosen of Kopelman and Paige, town counsel, advising that the Form A plan prepared by Robert C. Bailey Co. for Goscon, Inc., dated August 16, 2004, is entitled to the Board’s endorsements as not requiring approval under the law. The opinion of counsel was requested following the October 19, 2007 Board meeting. Board members had been concerned that approval of the plan would violate the corner lot provision of the town’s zoning bylaw. An extension of the date for rendering
a decision was granted by Attorney Galvin at that meeting. Several neighbors in attendance spoke in favor of the endorsement that creates a new lot on Litchfield Lane. Others were concerned as to whether the construction of a new house on the lot would be compatible with the neighborhood. The Board explained that a decision had to be rendered because the 21 days allowed under state law from the filing date had expired. A negative decision board members said could lead to a court case. No decision, they noted, would result in a constructive grant with the same outcome as a positive decision.
Motion to approve the Form A/ANR plan as presented: Richard Flynn
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vore: 3-1 (Gordon Coyle dissenting)
Deer Hill
Construction Completion Cost Estimate
The Board met with developer Joseph Walsh to discuss his request for partial release of the surety bond held for Deer Hill. Mr. Walsh estimated that it would take $22,590 to complete the subdivision. The Completion Cost Estimate from Land Planning, Inc., the Board’s review engineering firm for the subdivision, indicated that $29,346 should be retained. The current total of the bond is $65,220. A November 19, 2007 letter from Land Planning, that accompanied the cost estimate, stated that the installation of the gravel foundation, compaction of the foundation and installation of the binder course for the sidewalk had not been witnessed, that scouring is occurring along the back of the sidewalk in front of Lot 1, and that much of the sidewalk in
front of Lots 2 and 3 will need to be raised with a leveling course of pavement prior to final paving. Based on those concerns, Land Planning recommended that the Board not decrease the portion of the bond designated for the sidewalk construction Town Planner Noreen O’Toole recommended the release of $30,000.
Motion to release $30,000 from the bond for Deer Hill: Gordon Coyle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 4-0
III. NEW BUSINESS
December Meeting Dates
Motion to meet on December 17, 2007 @ 7:30 p.m.: Joan DiLillo
Second: Richard Flynn
Vote: 4-0
Pine Hill Estates
Inspection Reports, John W. DeLano
Board members took home for review October 12, 17, and 30 and November 13, 2007 inspection reports for Pine Hill Estates from review engineer John W. DeLano and Associates of Halifax.
IV. ZONING BOARD HEARINGS
Application of Norine May, dba A Personal Touch, for site plan approval to allow for the manufacturing of clothing with related signage at 23 Commercial Way –Units E and F, Assessors Map 59, Lot 17-7. Property is located in the Commercial Industrial District and Zone II of the Aquifer Protection District.
COMMENT: Defer to Board of Appeals
Application of Lou Casoli for site plan approval to allow for operation of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration sales and service with related signage at 36 Industrial Blvd., Assessors Map 59, Lot 17-12. Property is located in the Commercial Industrial Zone and Zone II of the Aquifer Protection District.
COMMENT: Defer to Board of Appeals
V. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Acceptance of Minutes of Meeting of October 29, 2007
Motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of October 29, 2007: Richard Flynn
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 4-0
VI. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board the Master Plan is almost complete.
Hanson Trails Committee
Ms. O’Toole told the Board that there was nothing new to report about the Hanson Trails Committee.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole told the Board that the Zoning Bylaw Committee will resume meeting in January.
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 Thursday, December 13, 2007.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn: Joan DiLillo
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 4-0
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