HANSON PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF JUNE 22, 2015
TOWN HALL, 542 LIBERTY STREET, HANSON, MA
REVISED AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
By motion made and seconded, the meeting of the Town of Hanson Planning Board was called to order at 7:00 pm. Members present were Chairman Donald Ellis, Joseph Gamache, Joseph Weeks, John Kemmett, and Stephen Regan. Donald Ellis made a motion to call the meeting to order at 7:00 PM seconded by Joseph Gamache. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting was called to order.
MINUTES
April 13, 2015
May 11, 2015 – Virginia needs to finalize these minutes for an upcoming meeting
June 8, 2015
APPOINTMENTS
7:00 PM Appointment with Donald Shute and Mike Watson of S Bank, Nick Harris and other interested parties of Brookside Estates to discuss the following items:
- granite curbing at 9 Progress Way at Brookside Estates subdivision;
- review a proposed Tri-Party Agreement to be presented in lieu of cash surety to secure the completion of the Brookside Estates subdivision.
Mike Watson, Donald Shute and Nick Harris approached the Board to discuss the Brookside Estates subdivision. Mr. Ellis stated that the curbing is inconsistent and the transition pieces are not matched. They used a sloping granite curbing at the catch basins and one area on the east side was not constructed correctly. The cul-de-sac was constructed correctly. Mr. Ellis stated that this is a safety issue, the transition piece is only used for sloped granite.
Mr. Harris stated that he sent a plan to the granite curbing dealer. The plan was forwarded to Swenson in New Hampshire where they do the take off. The transition curbs coming off the catch basins need to be sloped with a 45 degree face for plows not to catch it. The curbing has to have a minimum of 6-7 inches of revel. They were set at 7-8 inches for the wearing course installation. Swenson determined the appropriate curbing to be used. He has not measured the distance from the existing curb to the existing asphalt, then if it needs, it can be shaved down. It is a transition that is used all over the state. The issue is more than just the curbing for the catch basins, it impacts the driveway at 9 Progress Way. Mr. Harris indicated that he can elaborate on that and
make it a more defined cut if that is what the Board desires or it can be replaced.
Joe Gamache: those stones are for sloped stone curbing and used for tying into sloped stone. Nick Harris: that is what they sent us based on the approved plans. We cannot have different types of stones. The transition stones do not tie in well enough. Nick Harris: The driveway is not in the correct place. Donald Ellis: It was mentioned to you prior to installation. The property owner stated that he told Nick Harris not to install the granite curbing because he believes it is incorrect.
Donald Shute: The Board of Appeals site plan shows the location of the driveway. Mr. Shute said that he would correct it. Nick Harris made a cut to the granite as its according to plan. If they fix the driveway, it will not be according to plan. Nick: Before we got into the granite curbing we contacted the review engineer three times and he authorized the granite. He had the radius to the subdivision approved and the catch basin locations. The engineer approved the type and location of the curbing.
Nick would like to remove the one stone in question and install a 6 foot transition dive stone to alleviate the situation for 9 Progress. The driveway transition needs to be raised. Joseph Gamache: A dive stone will be better than what is there. There will be an inch and a half stone exposed prior to the installation of the top coat.
Joseph Gamache: Take those stones out, replace with two five footers. Two four footer transitions in exchange for what is in place. Mr. Gamache asked, “Why did you not match the radius? Two different types on one radius?” Nick Harris: Because that is what they sent me after reviewing the plans. Joseph Gamache wants to see all the stones on the radius match. Nick Harris will look at that and fix it.
The plans do not have a granite curbing detail. Patrick Carrera made a decision on site to approve the granite on site. The plan was too vague to determine the type of granite. Swansen said this is what they typically send.
Mike Watson stated that he will work with Donald to coordinate that the engineer is on site during installation of wearing course of pavement. He will police the site as he is financially involved with the site.
Joseph Gamache made the following motion: Curbing in front of 9 Progress Way should be transition stones are replaced with 4 foot straight transition stones and all radius with the wrong granite stones should be removed/replaced with 6 foot transition dive stones. The vertical to slope transition stones should be removed on the radius and replaced with 6 foot transition dive stones on the radius and four foot stones at 9 Progress Way. With regard to the rest of the catch basins we will look at that at another time. This will allow us to discuss with our engineer. Joseph Weeks seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Nick will order the stone and call me with an estimate for time to completion. The Hoey’s have agreed to wait for Nick to order the granite at his property. He will order them tomorrow.
Mike Watson approached the Board to review a proposed Tri-Party Agreement to secure completion of the site. He indicated he has 30 years of experience in working with these types of agreements. The surety account is approximately $280,000 there is $382,000 total for surety. The money could be used to pay the loan down, at a cost of $12,000-$15,000 in interest. If he is seeking to pave the site this fall, by allowing an agreement he gets to save the interest expense. Situate Federal Savings and S Bank are merging, he stated that both institutions are involved in the financing of this site. Under the Loan to Shute, they hold the funds aside to complete the remaining road work. They would hire their own people to complete the site should that become necessary. Patrick
Carrera will attend the next meeting to discuss the granite curbing.
Tri-Party Agreement: Donald Shute, S Bank & Situate Federal Savings would be parties to the agreement. S Bank is the primary lien holder, Situate Federal participates in the loan by 50%. Jeff Beck is the counterpart at Situate.
John Kemmitt: Page 2 Item 3 – if the costs exceeds $382,000 – Mike Watson: If that is not sufficient, they are willing to increase the number
Stephen Regan made a motion to request a review of list of items to be completed and those costs, and that we include our costs (i.e. prevailing wage). Also, that once the info is provided it is reviewed by counsel. Joseph Weeks seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Reorganization: Chairman Donald Ellis, Vice-Chairman Stephen Regan, Clerk: Joseph Gamache
Joseph Gamache - Drainage
Open Space – Joseph Gamache
Street Safety Private Way Oversight –
Community Preservation – Stephen Regan
Zoning Bylaw: Donald Ellis
Laurie provided the Board with copies of the Complete Streets Policy for their review and comment.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie Muncy
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