Rutland Planning Board
Minutes
4/23/13
Present: Norman Anderson, Addison Redfield, Marilyn Sidoti, Tim Nahrwold, Dick Williams
Staff: Susan Ducharme
Open meeting: 6:30p,
- Review of 4/9/13 minutes:
Addison moved to accept the minutes as corrected, Tim 2nd, all in favor.
- 6 Olivia Lane/Mr. Jeff Abare and Mr. Neal Reardon:
Plan was reviewed. Mr. Reardon’s lot is on Olivia Lane.
Dick moved to endorse the plan, Tim 2nd, all in favor.
Check for $400.00 (#1775) was received. Mr. Abare will bring stamped recorded copy back to the Board.
- 32 Cloverdale Road off of Sassawanna Road (pulled out of 61) /Mr. Maykel and his son Albert:
Mr. Maykel will be granting his son 1 ½ acres with 200 foot frontage.
Dick moved to endorse the plan, Addison 2nd, all in favor.
Check for $400.00 (#413) was received. Mr. Maykel will bring stamped recorded copy back to the Board.
- Landmark for $65.00 for Legal ad posting for public hearing on Wind Turbine
5/14/13.
- Sunnyhill Estates Status discussion:
Mark Israel is waiting to receive the cost study numbers from DPW after which he will see how the Select Board responds. DCR was going to be considering Mr. Israel’s proposal sometime in March (refer to attached email).
Meeting recessed for public hearing continuation on McAllister Estates.
Mr. Blair was not present.
Addison moved to continue the hearing on both subdivision and special permit on May 28th at 6:31pm.
- Bear Hill Bond Reduction and bridge discussion:
BRIDGE:
Gary Kellaher, Tim Nahrwold and Norman Anderson met Mohammed ? with Department of Transportation. The Board cannot get anything in writing from Mass DOT however Mass DOT will inspect the bridge (once the town accepts it) to give the Board an informal decision. A lengthy discussion ensued to include the Board comments and DOT suggestions:
- Kevin Quinn of Quinn Engineering was supposed to check the site after the snow melted.
- Crash rail along sides may not meet safety specifications
- Sidewalk does not look like a reasonable design. It was suggested that before a final coat is put on the sidewalk, a waterproof membrane with layer of asphalt over that be considered.
- Mr. Blair used special steel to prevent rusting. It was suggested that the last 2 feet at the end of the beams should be sand blasted, primed and painted.
- DOT also suggested the Board obtain an engineer to go over the plan, look at the beams, sidewalk, and crash rail to see if they are reasonable.
- Rubber expansion joints
- Safety rails should be attached to walkways
- Board suggests that a letter be sent to Mr. Blair advising that he do nothing further on the bridge until an engineer receives the plans and inspections are done and approved. Chairman will speak with Mr. Kellaher.
Board members will summarize items, email comments to Mr. Anderson after which a letter will be sent to Mr. Blair with Board and Mr. Kellaher’s signatures and a special meeting will be set up to include Mr. Gary Kellaher.
Chairman will inform Susan to post once date has been decided upon.
BOND REDUCTION:
Board is not in favor of reducing the bond until Attorney Cranston’s opinion is received.
- Moose Crossing Discussion:
A brief discussion took place regarding how many houses could be built in the subdivision before an affordable house is constructed. Answer: 13
Spring Conference at the Cape was referenced.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:04 pm.
Addison, Tim, all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan R. Ducharme
Secretary
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