Rutland Planning Board
Minutes
9/27/16
Present: Norman Anderson, Addison Redfield, Marilyn Sidoti, Dick Williams
Excused: Tim Nahrwold
Guests: Julian Votruba, Mark Elbag, Jr., Seth Knipe, Jim Soucy
Open meeting: 6:37pm
Moose Crossing Phase 1 Surety Bond Reduction request from last meeting:
“Spencer Bank First Amendment and Restatement to Tri-Partite Bond Agreement between Moose Crossing Realty, LLC and Spencer Savings Bank and Town of Rutland, Massachusetts, Planning Board” fully executed document was given to Mr. Julian Votruba. A copy will be filed in the Moose Crossing folder. Loan # 1024588171
Review minutes 9.13.16:
Dick moved to approve with corrections, Addison 2nd, all in favor.
- Public hearing minutes (333 Main Street) estate lot:
Dick moved to accept with corrections, Addison 2nd, all in favor.
ANRS:
271 Glenwood Road/Mark Elbag, Jr.:
Plan was reviewed. Addison abstained.
Property is 1 lot (50 acres).
Dick moved to endorse, Marilyn 2nd, Chairman in favor.
Check #1140 for $450.00 was received.
Seth Knipe/Acting Fire Chief, Regarding Sprinkler System/New Homes:
Discussion ensued regarding incorporating fire protection water into Rutland Subdivision Regulations. Table of Contents was referenced pertaining to general requirements, hydrants, fire cisterns chapter, dry hydrants, residential sprinklers with attachments were discussed.
If incorporated in the subdivision regulations subdivisions, existing homes would not be affected. Regulation would only apply to new construction. The effect on the cost to the homeowner could be a significant cost increase.
Chairman stated his biggest concern would be increased cost in the building of a house. However, if there would be significant savings on insurance over time he would be okay with this. Water sources would have to be approved by Conservation Commission.
Mr. Knipe further stated that a water department GPS project will be forthcoming. In the spring all hydrants will be flushed and flow tested. Colored hydrants will be seen in the town. Color coding with reflect the flow capacities.
Spruce Hill/Davis Farm Plan:
Julian Votruba and Jim Soucy are present this evening to go over a couple of plan scenarios that they would like to go over with the Board. Julian stated that they would prefer not to ask for waivers.
Plans were reviewed (38 acres of open space, 24 lots). The right of way was referenced. Everything meets the criteria. There is plenty of flow for up to 20 houses. Water does exist for front lots. There is a buffer between the main road and houses. Bushes will remain. Discussion ensued.
Julian informed the board that the Watershed Protection Act is being rewritten. A new one with GPS will be put in place. It was signed by the Governor and Town Administrator received a letter pertaining to this hearing three weeks earlier.
The first plan presented appeared to be the best choice. It meets all of the criteria. The parking lot is in the layout of Miles Road and is part of Jim Soucy’s land.
The Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bylaw/Vote to be submitted to the Selectmen:
The Board voted to submit to the Selectmen for inclusion on the next town meeting warrant and to send bylaw to Attorney Cranston for legal review.
Dick motioned, Addison 2nd, all in favor.
Chairman will bring it to Margaret Nartowicz, town administrator.
Motion on 333 Main Street Estate lot notice of decision:
Addison moved to approve and endorse the decision for 1 estate lot on 333 Main Street owned by the Hunter’s, Marilyn 2nd, all in favor.
Other:
NEXAMP check:
Chairman stated that the Board received a check in the amount of $787.50 from NEXAMP for Attorney Cranston’s review. Chairman Anderson had already paid the invoice. He will deposit this check in the Planning Board’s account.
Erskine and Erskine Attorneys At Law regarding Alan Darrah – proposed lot on easterly side of Maple Street, Rutland, MA:
Mr. Darrah would like to straighten out the lot lines on property. This will require removal from 61A.
The Board has no interest in the property. No comments have been requested of the Board from the Selectmen. Addison moved to express to the Selectmen that the Board has no interest in the property, Dick 2nd, all in favor. Chairman will send a letter.
Telegram and Gazette overdue invoice $294.00:
- Quinn Engineering: Chairman believes he paid this. He will look into this.
Bear Hill: Chairman stated that he met with Clea and Joe Blair at Bear Hill. Quinn Engineering email was referenced. Quinn would like the Board to advise if waiver was granted for Cape Cod Berms.
Fall Conference: Mass Economic Development Council at Gardner Police Headquarters 9/26/16
Route 68 Junkyard: Building Inspector went to court with Attorney Cranston.
Matt Trafton was issued a cease and desist order. Mr. Trafton was ordered to clean up the lot and remove everything within 30 days or he will be taken back to court.
Pommogussett Road Project completion with sidewalks to the center of town:
Chairman Anderson stated that Gary Kellaher, DPW, has about 25% towards the engineering study. Engineering study must be at 100%. Dick would like to see the plan to Miles Road entrance. Discussion ensued.
Bypass in Holden and surrounding towns: 20 years up per Dick. Discussion ensued.
Part time position for Secretary of the Board. Position has been posted in the town hall. Susan Will check with Anita Carlson to see if this is also posted on the web.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:07pm
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Ducharme
Susan R. Ducharme
Secretary
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