MONSON PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
MEMBERS PRESENT: Craig Sweitzer, Paul Hatch, Tara Hengeveld, Kevin Haley & Karen King.
At the August meeting of the Planning Board a plan submitted by Bedrock Financial, LLC of land on Bethany Road was denied endorsement because a formerly approved 9 lot subdivision was also shown on the plan. The plan was resubmitted and contained a note that “This Plan makes the formerly approved sub-division lots null and void”. The Board endorsed the plan.
7:35 An ANR plan was submitted for property located on the southerly side of Boston Road (Route 20) owned by Keith Bourbonnais. The Board endorsed the plan.
7:45 The Board received a proposal from Tighe & Bond, David Loring, P.E detailing the approximate cost and scope of work to perform a slope stability analysis of the embankment construction on the east (downhill) side of the detention pond at Quaboag Heights. In the proposal Tighe & Bond pointed out that the Planning Board had not requested that Tighe & Bond perform a similar analysis of the west side of the embankment (the cut slope).
Paul Hatch stated he believed an analysis of the cut slope was necessary and the Board should include it in the request. The cut slope is a steeper grade than existed prior to construction.
Craig Sweitzer stated he agreed with Mr. Hatch, it should not be a big deal to add that to the proposal.
Paul Hatch stated the model to analyze the fill slope can be used for the cut slope.
Craig Sweitzer stated he would recommend sending a letter to Tighe & Bond to amend the proposal to include an analysis of the cut slope.
Paul Hatch read into the minutes a section of the report as follows “Please note that the analysis would not identify problems associated with potential improper installation of the liner on the inside face of the embankment or with improper pipe capacities or pond volume that causes overtopping of the embankment during heavy storms which would potentially lead to a failure of the embankment due to erosion”.
Mr. Hatch stated this is a design issue that should be raised with Gary Weiner, Ecotec Environmental.
Craig Sweitzer stated Tighe & Bond reviewed the plans originally.
Mr. Hatch stated a consultant is hired to review and comment on the plans submitted to the Board. The consultant is asked “is what is being proposed adequate?” The consultant is not asked if he would design it in this manner. In theory if everything was built in accordance with the approved plan the Board would not be having this conversation. The problem is it was not built according to the plan. Mr. Bukowski’s engineer Gary Weiner stated that at a meeting with the Board.
Craig Sweitzer stated questions regarding the liner, the pipe capacities and the pond volume would have to be answered whether now or in the near future.
Louis Hasbrouck stated if the results of the testing are such that the embankment has not been constructed according to the engineer’s specifications then the question regarding the liner is a moot point. If the analysis shows that the embankment meets the design standards the Board should ask the project engineer to come up with a plan to test the liner.
Craig Sweitzer questioned if there was anything else other than the liner?
Paul Hatch stated the Board would have to refer the question of capacity to Gary Weiner.
Paul Hatch moved to amend the request for a priced proposal from Tighe & Bond to include the cut slope.
Tara Hengeveld seconded the motion.
It was so voted unanimous.
Thomas Villamaino 52 Palmer Road questioned what was proposed for the other things changed or not completed on the detention basin?
Paul Hatch stated the developer lowered the capacity of the basin in response to the failure Tighe & Bond has referred to that in their letter because those issues relate to capacity. That issue would have to be addressed by Gary Weiner and the capacity restored to the approved plan.
Thomas Villamaino questioned if the Board would observe the borings and say where they were to be done?
Kevin Haley stated he believed it would be presumptuous of the Board to hire a profession engineer and then tell him how to do his job. Tighe & Bond has reviewed all of the plans both the original approved plan and the plan to repair the basin, the Board must rely on them to do the borings where it is most critical.
Craig Sweitzer stated the Board would notify Mr. Villamaino when Tighe & Bond starts the work.
Craig Sweitzer moved to recommend that the Board of Selectmen appoint Paul Hatch to the Monson Developmental Reuse Committee.
Karen King seconded the motion.
It was so voted unanimous.
8:40 101 Wilbraham Road Richard Krupczak. Building Commissioner Louis Hasbrouck stated he had given Mr. Krupczak a temporary occupancy permit for the commercial portion of his property to allow him to open for the period starting Labor Day through Halloween and to give him time to file for Site Plan Approval with the Planning Board. The problem is it is hard to get Mr. Krupczak to put everything down on paper. The last time Mr. Krupczak met with the Board he stated he wanted to sell hotdogs and donuts. That has now changed to include kielbasa and sausages and each conversation elicits new information. Mr. Hasbrouck stated he has tried to impress upon Mr. Krupczak how important it is to put everything down on paper.
Paul Hatch stated Westfield Farm has a facility with bathrooms and seating all approved with a special permit issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals many years ago. If Mr. Krupczak is going to sell food something more than a sani-can is required so that patrons can wash their hands after using the facilities.
Craig Sweitzer stated the Town’s Master Plan recognized how important it was to retain the farm base.
Paul Hatch agreed stating to make farming a viable option multiple commodities are necessary. The Board is not trying to stand in the way of Mr. Krupczak making a success of this but he must take out permits for changes to the building and he must document in detail what he is doing. The building itself is a mixed use because the family lives above the commercial space.
Tara Hengeveld stated this is a continually expanding business.
Louis Hasbrouck stated the Board should require Mr. Krupczak to be specific as to what he wants to do. Once the Board reviews the site plan and votes any changes would require Mr. Krupczak to come back to the Board.
The Board discussed the changes that must be made to the Flood Plain Bylaw to comply with the National Flood Insurance Program.
Louis Hasbrouck stated he believed one more piece should be added relating to enclosed spaces and then have Eric Carlson review it before holding the public hearing.
Paul Hatch moved to have the Building Commission make the additions/changes to the bylaw and then send it to Eric Carlson.
Tara Hengeveld seconded the motion.
It was so voted unanimous.
Karen King moved to accept the minutes of August 18, 2009 as presented.
Kevin Haley seconded the motion.
It was so voted unanimous.
9:20 Paul Hatch moved to adjourn.
Tara Hengeveld seconded the motion.
It was so voted unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda A. Hull
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