Salisbury Planning Board Minutes

Public Hearings and Regular Meeting

Wednesday, December 22, 2004

7:00 p.m.

 

 

 

Members Present:  Chairman, Jack Christian(JC), Harold Condon (HC), Larry Cuddire(LC), Don Egan(DE) and Robert Straubel(RS).

 

Also Present:  Assistant Planner, Katrina O’Leary (KO), and Secretary, Pat Banfield

 

Chairman  (JC) opens Planning Board meeting at 7:17 p.m. 

 

New Business:  (postponed until the end of the Public Hearings)

           

 

The Board read a letter (e-mail) from Donald Levesque, Dir. of Public Works

 

1.      Catherine Way – Arrow wood Estates, L.L.C.  - (Briefly) DPW recommends that the Board start the process of implementing use of the subdivision bond earmarked for Catherine Way.  Since the developer John Wells has not met his requirements regarding the completion of the subdivision.   Also, Mr. Wells has put the town of Salisbury on notice that he will not have anything to do with the roadway improvements.  

Board motions to start revocation proceedings.  Board will notify the Bank and Mr. Wells in writing.

 

(HC) Motions to request advice from Town Counsel to activate receipt of funds (invoke principle of bond).

(LC) Seconds

Vote on motion: 5-0 unanimously affirmative. Motion passes 

 

2.      Palis Drive – (JC) drove by and observed no new activity

Board would like us to get a letter from Don Levesque on Palis Drive bond.

 

3.      Send letter to Board of Selectmen requesting explanation of Form A – “old” ANR Elmwood Subdivision – Any documentation on homeowner’s association conditions?

 

 

 

Public Hearings – 7:30 p.m. 

 

1.      Public Hearing – Form C – Deluca, 7 Toll Road – DPW needs to review updated plans

Brian Knowles presented on behalf of the owners, requested waiver on reduction of road width from 50 to 40 feet.  Also stated that the new plans will include fire hydrant, and dry sewer.

 

(HC) motions to approve waiver for forty-foot roadway

(BS)  Seconds

 

Vote on motion: In favor (HC, JC, BS, LC) 4-1 Opposed (DE)

Motion approved

 

(KO) to send letter to D. Levesque to review revised plans for 7 Toll Rd, which will be available by Tuesday, Dec. 28th.  Also have Joe Serwatka quickly review rev. plans.

 

(JC) motions to continue hearing until Jan. 12th

(BS) Seconds

 

Vote on motion: 5-0 unanimously affirmative. Motion passes 

 

2.      Public Hearing – Form E – Modification of subdivision – Couillard –

375 N. End Blvd.  Original plan was approved November 2001.

Atty. Representing Mr. Couillard spoke regarding the 9-lot subdivision and the new Road construction changes imposed by Dept. of Environmental Protection  (DEP).  Road construction should consist of gravel surface and drainage swales.   Also, length & diameter of road has been approved by the Fire department.  Don Levesque understands that maintenance will be done privately. 

 

(LC) suggests escrow account held in perpetuity for maintenance of Road.

(DE) sub-div control regulations – asking for Joe Serwatka to review plot (Form E) specific modification.

 

Atty. Representing owner stated that a mortgage is already in place for the sub-division, and all engineering commitments are still as pertinent, as they were with the original application was approved.

 

Abutters: Ken & Arlene Hajjar of 369 N. End Blvd. Appear to be in favor of this modification being approved.

 

 

 

 

 

– Modification of subdivision – Couillard – cont.

Board motions to have Joe Serwatka review plan for surface of road and to limit his review to the proposed modification on the plan, and its effect on the roads suitablitiy for travel, drainage, any precautions needed to protect infrastructure below the surface of the roadway, and an estimate of the extent and cost of maintenance of such roadway for the owners..  Also Board to get escrow in the amount of $1000. along with letter from Don Levesque DPW, addressing suitability of gravel on road in that location.

 

(JC) motions that applicant must conform to the following: pass drawings along to Joe Serwatka, and have escrow paid in advance for Town Engineer.  Also, verify that the Fire Department has no outstanding issues or concerns on the project.

(HC) Seconds  

 

Vote on motion: 3 in favor, (JC, HC, BS) - 2 opposed (DE, LC)

Motion passes 

 

(HC) motions to continue public hearing until Jan. 12th.

(BS) Seconds

 

Vote on motion: 4 in favor,(JC, HC, BS, DE) 1 opposed (LC)

Motion passes 

 

3.      Public Hearing – Site Plan Review – Arash, 147 Bridge Rd.

Ron Laffely spoke on behalf of owner Arash, stating that the intention is to construct a 100 ft. wide by 70 ft. length building.   Structure will include a bank drive through window.  Parking will consist of 22 permanent spaces including handicap accessible spaces.  All lighting will be on the building, with cover over drive up window.  One way traffic in and out, (drive-thru) will eliminate a lot of traffic on site.

 

(LC) Board needs a copy of letter stating curb-cuts first.

 

(JC) motions that town engineer, Joe Serwatka review plan, and that escrow in the amount of $1000 be paid to the Town of Salisbury for Engineer bond.  In addition Ron Laffley will include lighting on plan before next meeting.

(DE) Seconds

 

Vote on motion: 5-0 Unanimously affirmative. Motion passes 

 

(JC) motions to continue public hearing until Jan. 12th, 2005

(DE) Seconds

 

Vote on motion: 5-0 Unanimously affirmative. Motion passes 


Letter from Donald Levesque, Dir. of Public Works (cont.)

4.      Linda Lane  Subdivision – (KO)  received a letter from Harry Fogg stating that a year had passed and he would like the Board to consider a reduction of Bond being held from $318K to $100K.

 

Don Levesque DPW, recommends a bond reduction to $150K.  Also if developer does not perform the work required, a cost (legal expenses) is associated with the process of pulling a bond to finish the work.

 

(LC) motions to reduce the amount of the bond held for the Linda Lane Subdivision from $318,000 to $150,000 per the Public Works Director's recommendation.

(BS) Seconds

 

Vote on motion: 4 in favor, (JC, BS,DE, LC)   1 opposed (HC)

Motion passes 

 

New Business: 

a.      ANR – Wayne Capolupo – 98 Elm Street

 

(DE) motion to deny ANR due to lack of documentation

(LC) Seconds

 

Vote on motion: 3 in favor, (JC, DE, LC) 1 abstained (BS), 

1 opposed (HC)

 

 

Planning Board Signatures

 

(JC) motion to approve December 8th planning board minutes

(BS) Second

 

Vote on motion: Unanimously affirmative. Motion passes 

 

December 8 Minutes signed

 

 

Adjournment

 

Motion by LC to adjourn, BS seconds

Vote on motion: Unanimously affirmative. Motion passes 

 

Meeting is adjourned at 9:50 p.m.

 

 

 

 

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