Planning Board Meeting Minutes
December 15, 2009
Memorial Town Hall
Members Present: D. Lindberg, C. Stanovich, O. Lies, W. Ritter, A. Bonofiglio, M. Wronski, Jeffrey Head
Members Absent: P. Harding
Others Present: T. Settles, Interim Town Planner, D. Sciascia, Recording Secretary
7:00 PM the Planning Board meeting was called to order.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT/COVENENT RELEASE/BOND REDUCTION - Wingspan Estates: The Board reviewed the final documents for the Wingspan Properties Subdivision Performance Agreement, Secured by Letter of Credit, and Release of Covenant, the Letter of Credit, and the recommendations on Bond reduction by J. Zingarelli. T. Settles explained that the documents were approved as to form by counsel, Stephen Madaus.
A letter dated December 8, 2009 from Town Engineer, Jim Zingarelli, suggested a bond reduction of $80,905.12 to reflect construction of utilities, detention pond, and installation of asphalt binder in the roadway was reviewed. There are two invoices to the developer. One invoice is for inspection services (1st and 2nd payments) in the amount of $6,025.15. The other is for inflow and infiltration (1/2 total) fee in the amount of $12,870.00. These fees should be paid before release of covenants.
W. Ritter motioned to accept the Release and Covenant as recommended by counsel, and accept the bond reduction as recommended by J. Zingarelli. C. Stanovich seconded the motion. All in favor. Vote 7-0.
DEER RUN SUBDIVISION CONTROL PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT/COVENANT RELEASE/BOND REDUCTION: The Board reviewed the letter from Jim Zingarelli, Town Engineer, bond estimate. The total bond amount for the subdivision without any construction would be $829,000. This amount has been reduced to $171,256.11 to reflect construction of utilities, detention ponds, and installation of asphalt binder in the roadway with berm and curbing.
W. Ritter stated that an extension of time would require a Public Hearing, and cannot be decided on at this meeting.
Len Gengel, the builder, addressed the Board. He was informed that a name change for the development would also require a Public Hearing. It was recommended that the combine the name change, and extension of time into one Public Hearing.
W. Ritter motioned to reduce the bond to $171,256.11 and release the covenant. M. Wronski seconded. All in favor. Vote 7-0.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED: Malden Street, Map 174/Parcel 34: W. Ritter motioned to endorse the plan. J. Head seconded. All in favor. Vote 7-0.
UPDATE ON 154 BLAIR DRIVE: According to Dan Hazen, Blair's representative, New England Environmental Design, has submitted calculations and plans in the beginning of November to relocate the location for infiltration from the swales along the lots to the detention pond near Wachusett St. The Conservation Commission had some revisions and comments that need to be addressed by NE Environmental. The Commission is in favor of the theory, but needs more detailed information. If the infiltration can be accomplished in the detention pond, the swales are not required to meet Stormwater Management standards removed. D. Hazen would caution the homeowners that the area up-hill from these lots is wet and a considerable amount of runoff occurs in the spring. Removing the swales may be detrimental to their property.
OPEN SPACE BY-LAW: Board discussion and comments related to the draft presented at the November 2009 Planning Board meeting. W. Ritter said the Draft is still too wordy and too long. T. Settles will work on it to shorten it more.
MEETING MINUTES:
• October 13, 2009: W. Ritter motioned to approve. C. Stanovich seconded. A. Bonofiglio abstained from the vote. Vote 6-0, approved.
• November 10, 2009: C. Stanovich motioned to approve. J. Head seconded. D. Lindberg and O. Lies abstained from the vote. Vote 5-0, approved.
OTHER BUSINESS:
• Master Plan Implementation Committee: M. Wronski updated the Board.
• C. Stanovich: A. Bonofiglio thanked C. Stanovich for his years of service. M. Wronski said that he will be missed on the Board.
• CMRPC: O. Lies informed the Board the CMRPC has received funding for next year for technical assistance.
• C. Stanovich: Addressed the Board stating that it has been his pleasure to be on the Board.
• D. Lindberg: Thanked C. Stanovich for his service on the Board. He also thanked T. Settles for helping out during P. Harding's leave.
Next Meeting:
• January 12, 2010 at 7 PM
W. Ritter motioned to adjourn. C. Stanovich seconded. All in favor.
Adjourned 8:00 PM
December 15, 2009 minutes approved: March 9, 2010
Debra A. Sciascia, Recording Secretary
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