MINUTES OF THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 10, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chair Lawrence Salate, John Baker, Karen Paré, Vincent Vignaly
MEMBERS ABSENT: Patricia Halpin
OTHERS PRESENT: David Oriol, Daniel McCarthy, Gary Belanger
OAKDALE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR.: AS-BUILT REVIEW
Representatives from Oakdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center attended the meeting in order to discuss the as-built review of the project. VHB has not as yet completed the as-built review, but Ms. Paré stated that the review should not take long because the final inspection has been completed and the plan needs only to be checked against the original, approved plan. A letter from John Parmentier, P.E., has been submitted to the Planning Board certifying that the construction was completed in accordance with the approved site plan. Mr. David Oriol stated that he would appreciate receiving the Certificate of Completion from the Planning Board before year’s end because he needs to submit it along with other documents to the Department of Public Health, in order to receive certification for the nursing home.
Mr. Belanger stated that another inspection will be conducted in the spring to ensure that the landscaping is growing according to plan.
Ms. Paré noted that this project has gone exceptionally smoothly and there has been great cooperation amongst the engineers and the construction supervisors. Upon motion of Mr. Vignaly and second of Ms. Paré, it was unanimously voted to approve the construction of the project at Oakdale and issue a Certificate of Completion, contingent upon the receipt of VHB’s as-built review indicating no major problems. The Chair is authorized to sign the Certificate on behalf of the Planning Board so that it will be received prior to year end.
KENNEWAY SUBDIVISION: SIGN APPROVAL AND PLANS
A mylar of the final, approved preliminary subdivision plan was submitted by the engineer, and a draft of the Certificate of Approval was submitted for review by Ms. Paré. Upon motion of Mr. Vignaly and second of Ms. Paré, it was unanimously voted to sign the mylar plan as well as the Certificate of Approval. The mylar will be returned to the engineer, and
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upon receipt by the Planning Board of the requisite number of signed copies, the Certificate of Approval will be distributed.
CENTURY FARM: BOND REDUCTION
The policy of the Board is to retain 10% of the original value of a bond for one year following acceptance of the roads by the town in a subdivision. The roads in the Century Farm Subdivision have gone through two winters. The original bond amount in 2005 was for $265,000. Mr. Baker stated the bond should be 10% of the value of the road as the risk is only that of erosion. Mr. Vignaly stated that in some areas, the lack of grass and loam is still a problem. After further discussion, it was agreed to reduce the required bond amount for Century Farm from $47,000 to $25,000 for the period of one year, commencing the date the road was accepted. The applicant is responsible for providing two executed copies of an updated Tripartite Agreement to this board. The Planning Board will then execute them both
and return a copy to the applicant. Mr. Vignaly will communicate this information to Mr. Perkins.
ANGELL BROOK: FENCE CONSTRUCTION
Mr. Staiti has requested input from the Planning Board concerning his intention to construct a fence at Angell Brook that will be located on the railroad setback. Mr. Vignaly noted that, when this project was going through Site Plan Review, Ms. Wellington brought up the suggestion more than once that a fence would be needed to reduce the sight and sounds of the railroad tracks. Mr. Vignaly further commented that the ZBA has not yet scheduled a hearing on this issue. After further discussion, the Board decided that it has no issue with this plan and will not oppose it with a letter to the ZBA.
Mr. Vignaly will reply to a recent email from Cheryl Peterson, engineer for Angell Brook, stating that nothing on the plan for Angell Brook indicates the location of the affordable units.
OLD BUSINESS
Thanks to Ms. Halpin for preparing a response to the Town Administrator concerning the Planning Board’s budget for the next fiscal year.
Upon motion of Mr. Baker and second of Mr. Vignaly, it was unanimously voted to accept as submitted the 2009 schedule of Planning Board meetings.
REPORTS FROM OTHER BOARDS
Town Wide Planning Committee: Ms. Paré reported that the TWPC is updating the Master Plan and hopes to have it ready in time for the May, 2010 Town Meeting. Recent Census material will not be included. As part of the review process, the TWPC will conduct an exercise in February with other boards and townsfolk to help solidify the planning
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process. This exercise, called SWOT, will examine the “Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats” faced by the town in the near future. The Planning Board will be responsible for reviewing the Land Use section. Mr. Vignaly suggested that the revised Open Space Plan be consulted during this review process.
Community Preservation Commission: Mr. Salate reported that the Library has submitted a request for funds to repair the copper gutters and the roof while the Open Space Committee is working towards acquiring seven acres of land on Prospect Street, in close proximity to the town wells.
MINUTES/BILLS
An invoice for payment of engineering review fees was approved for payment. Upon motion of Ms. Paré and second of Mr. Vignaly, it was unanimously voted to approve as amended the Minutes of the November 12, 2008 Planning Board Meeting.
Date Accepted:_____________ By:__________________________
Karen Paré, Clerk
Submitted By:______________________
Susan Abramson
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