MINUTES OF THE PLANNING BOARD CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
METRO/PCS APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
SEPTEMBER 10, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Patricia Halpin, John Baker, Karen Paré, Lawrence Salate, Vincent Vignaly
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Wayne Amico, Karla Hanna, Ron Pong, Kyle MacCallum, Mike Coveney
Ms. Halpin opened the continued public hearing at 7:03 p.m. Ms. Hanna submitted signed copies of the revised Access Road Improvement Plan for Lawrence Street, stamped by the engineer for Crown Atlantic (Crown Castle). A full-sized plan was submitted with multiple copies. Ms. Hanna stated that the placement of the utility pole was approved by the Municipal Light Department and calculations show that the system capacity is adequate. Mr. Coveney stated that he inspected the four catch basins and they all need to be cleaned due to the build up of silt and gravel. The drain easement at the headwall also needs to be cleaned of brush and debris, otherwise the system is sufficient. He stated that the DPW schedules an annual cleaning of the basins. Nothing will prevent the flow of water. The sump to the invert is full, but this is a maintenance problem.
Mr. Amico reiterated his intent not to issue another detailed review letter of the revisions to the plan after August 26th. He did report that Mr. Rich Doughty performed a quick review. The utility pole in the swale has been approved; the calculations are OK and Mr. Coveney inspected the basins, so VHB does not have any further issues. In response to a query by Mr. Salate concerning the ability of water to flow around the utility pole without spilling into the road, Mr. Amico said that it will be surrounded by large rocks that will disperse the flow.
Mr. MacCullum stated that he received no response to his phone calls from the DPW. Mr. Amico stated that the Water Department could request maintenance when the road project is complete. Ms. Halpin questioned whether the maintenance could be completed before winter so that the abutters would not have to deal with another year of erosion onto their yards. Mr. Coveney agreed that this could be accomplished if the road has not been completed before winter. Ms. Paré suggested that Crown Castle should be required to post a bond in the amount of $30,000 to ensure that road construction is adequately accomplished within a certain time frame. Crown Castle will also need to post a bond to ensure proper dismantling of the tower if it is not used for six months. Metro/PCS will be required as
well to post a $10,000 bond to ensure, if necessary, proper dismantling and removal of their equipment.
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September 10, 2008 – Metro/PCS
Mr. Baker questioned why the Special Permit and Site Plan Approval needs to contain language stating that the plan is approved by the Planning Board, since the roadway plan is for roadway construction overseen by the Water Department. The Board agreed that they viewed, during the Site Plan Review process, an access roadway plan provided by the Water District and Crown Castle, and it appeared to be acceptable, providing adequate access to the site while also being acceptable to other interested town departments.
Upon motion of Mr. Salate and second of Ms. Pare, it was unanimously voted to close the public hearing.
Mr. MacCullum assured the Planning Board that there is now an acceptable plan and Crown Castle will work with the Water Department to make sure that the road is properly constructed.
Date Accepted:____________ By:______________________________
Karen Paré, Clerk
Submitted By:___________________________
Susan Abramson
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