Rutland Planning Board
Minutes
9.9.14
Present: Norman Anderson, Dick Williams, Marilyn Sidoti, Addison Redfield, Tim Nahrwold
Present: Jeff Lacy, DCR, Julian Votruba, Mike Gasparoni
Open meeting: 6:32pm
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1. Review minutes of 8.26.14
- Public hearing Brice Lemon Estates: Dick moved to approve with corrections, Addison 2nd, all in favor. Tim abstained
- Regular meeting minutes: Addison moved to approve with corrections, Dick 2nd, all in favor. Tim abstained.
2. Mr. David Cunningham of Sunshine Sign Company re: new sign for Spencer Savings Bank:
Mr. Cunninham stated that his function is working to secure permits for Sunshine Sign Company.
Handout depicting what Spencer Savings Bank would like in a new sign was distributed to all.
- Bylaw ( Section 6.1.2) allows 32 sq. foot sign with height limit of 10 feet.
Mr. Cunningham stated that the bank would like consistency with all signs at their sites (Spencer, Leicester, Worcester). Sign being proposed is 36 sq. feet. Board is concerned with line of site (trees obstruct view). Mr. Cunningham stated that he is looking for maximum visibility for the sign so he suggests getting close to minimum set back.
Discussion ensued.
Addison entertained the motion to grant it with the understanding the trees will be trimmed.
Chairman stated the bylaw does not have anything that would allow the Board to grant a waiver to size. He is also concerned with pedestrian safety.
Normancontinued that there is nothing in the bylaw to allow the Board to grant an increase in the sign.
The Board agreed to reject and send back to principals for 32 sq. foot sign.
Tim motioned to deny applicant’s request for 36 sq. foot sign for Spencer Savings Bank, Addison 2nd, all in favor.
3. ANRS:
- Kevin Sanko/162 Barre Paxton Road:
Mr. Sanko presented plot plan for parcel 8 (608 foot frontage with 2.3 acres). He is seeking input from the Board to divide property. There are 3 lots involved. He is proposing taking .37 acres off of lot 10 to put on Lot 8 to give him 3 acres. He would prepare drainage for person who would purchase the house. He will have surveyor and engineer do the plan and will return to the Planning Board with form A,mylar, 3 copies of the plan and check. Susan will email him the Form A.
4. Review report dated 8.26.14 with Carl Hultgren of Cullinan Engineering:
1. P. 1 – Waivers (a-i):
C and D: Applicant needs to follow the present amended plan (not 10 year old plan). Mass DOT has a guideline on designing culverts. Detention ponds are designed to see 100 year storms. Board directed Carl to say the C and D waivers would not be granted to Mr. Blair.
E: When asked, Mr. Hultgren stated the velocity goes into the detention basins or underground chambers.
Board is okay with E.
F: Board is okay with F.
G: Sheet 2 of 13 on Woodside Ave, near Main Street butting convent: Applicant made roadway wider than 50 feet. Town will obtain more right of way.
H. Board is okay with H.
I: Dick asked where the septic system was for the Convent and Mr. Lemon properties.
Carl does not know but stated that they are not proposing huge cuts.
P. 9 of 13 referenced: Dick expressed his concern with septic. Carl stated that if Board believes the roadway will be affected they could ask Mr. Blair to show where it is. Carle will inform Mr. Blair that a waiver will not be granted until property documentation is done (within 200 feet of the subdivision).
P. 2 #3: Applicant is proposing a 30 foot setback. Bylaw says 50 ft. Board is okay with #3.
P. 2 #4: Access to open space between lots 79R and 80R. (Sheet 5 of 13 on plan referenced). Detention basins are on 80R. To get to open space one must walk along the detention pond. Dick suggest putting in a drainage easement (as it’s the narrowest spot ) He recommends taking 20 feet and move property to slide if over. This will be the shortest distance over wetlands (77R or 78R for access).
P. 2#7: From K should be submitted to avoid duplicate roads: Carl has not seen this yet. Fire Chief needs to sign off on this. Approval list is also needed from applicant.
P.2 #11: Fixing utilities should be identified on the profiles and plans of Charnock Hill Road and Main Street. They are responsible for not hitting force main on Main Street (force main needs to be added to the profile should be denoted on the plan).
P. 3 #19: Hydrant spacing at the end of each water line should be provided per Gary Kellaher (DPW).
P. 3 #20: Sewer need to be maintained within the right of way and as close to the center line as possible.. Lot 82 manhole (84R) needs to be added. Sheet #11 of 23 and 4 of 13 were referenced. Board is okay with #20.
P. 3. #29: Street trees should be listed on the plan – Still has not done this.
P. 3 #30: Plantings within the cul de sac islands: Dick would like to see pachysandra or low growing cover.
Board agrees.
P. 4 #50: Location of the retaining walls are proposed within the right of way (near front 87R wetland buffer and retaining wall. Have details but need to get engineered plans (with no chain link fence) to the building inspector. Sheet 6 of 13 was referenced along with 5 of 13, 2 of 23, 3 of 23, and 11 of 23.
Carl will have Mr. Blair check with Gary Kellaher.
P. 4 #53: Approximately 3.370 feet of force main sewer and approximately 571 feet of gravity sewer are proposed from pumping station #2 to the intersection of Charnock Hill Road and Main Street, etc. - Carl stated that comment will remain.
P. 5 #73: White painted lines should be provided on the pavement at STOP sign locations
P. 5 #79E: Erosion control plans. Board defers to Gary Kellaher.
Mr. Hultren will inform Mr. Blair of what was discussed this evening.
5. New Business
- Letter from Mrs. Marcia Warrington to the Board was read into the record.
- Invoice form Attorney Cranston for $1,793.75 (re: Brice Lemon) was received. Board agreed that this should be taken out of the Brice Lemon account.
- Mr. Gary Kellaher has called a meeting with the Selectmen and Planning Board on 9/16 at 7:00pm to discuss Brice Lemon water and sewer concerns. Susan will post meeting and remind Board via email.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan R. Ducharme
Susan R. Ducharme
Secretary
SD/abm
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