Salisbury Planning Board Minutes

Public Hearings & Regular Meeting

Wednesday, October 26, 2005

 

7:00 p.m.

 

 

 

Members Present:  Jack Christian, Chairman (JC), Robert Straubel, Vice Chairman (RS), Larry Cuddire (LC), Don Egan (DE) and Lisa Lane (LL).

 

Also Present:  Assistant Planner, Leah Hill, Secretary, Pat Banfield

 

Meeting Opened at 7:00 p.m.

 

 

1.      New Business

 

  1. ANR –  Christopher Chapman, Ferry Lots Lane.  Applicant stated this ANR is for a lot line adjustment.  Original property line went through his neighbors back yard.  Lot 162B will now be a part of map 17 lot 86 is not a buildable lot, as it is part of the wetlands.  Also MVPC has approved the digital submission.

 

LC motions to approve ANR as presented.

RS Seconds

Vote on motion 5 – 0 motion passes

 

  1. ANR – T.D. Real Estate Development – Garafalo Drive.  Ron Laffley stated the revised plan now shows the lot lines more uniform, also global positioning points are located.  Board felt that this same situation has been discussed three months ago. 

 

LC stated that the Board would like to review minutes from preliminary Garafalo Drive presentation in front of Planning Board.   Also Board to review letter from Building Inspector on his decision for the revised plan.

 

Since, action needs to be taken before next scheduled meeting on November 9th.  Board has requested applicant submit a written letter granting extension for Planning Board.

 

LC motions to continue ANR until November 9th, 2005

LL Seconds

Vote on motion 5 – 0 motion passes

 

  1. Accessory Apartment – Joe Jutrus, One Main Street.  Board is looking for drawing on accessory apartment.  Leah has one copy of the “floor plan” drawing for the board to review.  Applicant is looking for a letter from the Planning Board before the ZBA will give him the go-ahead.  Drawing for basement apartment is less than 900 sq. ft. 

 

DE motions to approve ACC application as presented

LC seconds

Vote on motion 5 – 0 motion passes

 

  1. Bond/Building permit discussion – Mike Wolpert – 30 Forest Drive.

Applicant  presented a copy of the recorded revised plan for 30 Forest Drive.

He wants to ensure that the Planning board agrees with the Bond amount of $70K set by DPW.  Applicant presented a photo copy of picture of building demo. On lot B.  Applicant will be getting a one year $70K surety bond from his insurance agent. 

 

Board wants to ensure Morgan street is built before they sign building permit.

 

DE question on home owners agreement relating to Morgan road.  Leah stated agreement has been returned to K & P and we should have final copy by next scheduled meeting November 9th.   Applicant to attend next meeting to have building permit signed for lot B.

 

LC motions we approve $70K bond for subdivision at 30 Forest Road.

RS seconds

Vote on motion 4 – 1 (DE opposed) motion passes

 

 

2.      Public Hearing – 7:30 p.m.

 

  1. SPR – Jack Goldman – 20 Old County Road

Dennis Quintel, Engineer, represented applicant and presented copies of revised plans/drawings.  Also, copies of response letter to Town Engineer’s  concerns. 

 

Site is located across from the Town’s closed land fill.  Applicant is planning on building 7 condo units with one entrance and exit for one way traffic.  Concom approval, drainage plans with catch basins, memo addressing all town engineer’s concerns.  Applicant plans to work with town to bring water and sewer to site.  Plant trees with town permission, to make site more appealing. 


 

Three departments, Assessors, Fire and BOH, have responded to original plans, copies of which were included in your packets.  The Fire department has issues with the water supply, piping and access into and out of the property.  

 

JC has numerous concerns, currently, plans do not have street lights, no parking, no sidewalks, or curbing, no landscape drawings,  also noted that according to the plans, all plumbing is located on outside wall. 

 

RS concerned about lack of parking and sidewalks.

 

LC wondered if sidewalks were considered in front of the condo’s, also small recreation area for summer cookout, etc., also bus stop in front,  space for bike racks, and lighting in rear.

 

Board would like to see more detail, front street lights, instead of 7 units, maybe consider 6 units.

 

DE wants to see Fire department review site and approval.  Also questions any provision to comply with Inclusionary zoning by-laws.

 

Board recommends applicant come in with Inclusionary 12 ½% to affordable housing.

 

RS wants to hear from DPW in writing on water and sewer for this site.   Recommends Board send note to DPW sensing them on importance of this SPR issue.

 

LC motions to continue hearing until November 30th.

RS seconds

Vote on motion 5 – 0 motion passes

 

 

3.      Other Business

 

  1. Rules & Reg’s. discussion – Schedule Public Hearing – Joint Meeting/Workshop invite Coalition and all Engineers who interface with Town on a daily basis. Leah to send out letters and inform attendees, also ensure latest copy is posted on Planning Board website.

 

BS motions to schedule a Rules and Reg’s workshop for Wednesday November 30th at 6 p.m.

LL Seconds

Vote on motion 5 – 0 motion passes

 

  1. Selectmen’s meeting discussion – Neil Harrington, spoke on behalf of the selectmen and presented a letter to the Planning Board from Attorney Watsky  which he received today, on behalf of the Coulson Pratt Subdivision.   The Board took a few minutes to read the entire letter. 

 

RS commented on the contents of the letter, requesting the board to allow construction of the sub-division along with waiving the paving.

o       Number of Lots

o       Provisions that the road will not be accepted as a public way

 (under the Coulson-Pratt Homeowners Assoc.)

o       Clarification of the form of ownership of the roadway

o       Contribution to a Town fund to enable a study to proceed

 

Town Manager, spoke on behalf of the selectmen, stating the planning board originally approved the 9 lot sub-division, but denied the waiver for paving.  At this time, the selectmen would not feel comfortable with 16 units vs. 8/9 units which he originally planned to construct. 

 

Abutter, Dick Lynch, of 367 Northend Blvd. spoke on behalf of the project and said he would rather see 8/9 buildings constructed by Mr. Couillard at this point.

 

DE questions likelihood of developer moving forward with 40B proposal.

 

Selectmen have asked the Planning Board to reopen and review plan.  Town Manager spoke with Mr. Couillard and asked him if he would be receptive.

 

LC would like Board to review copies of the March 21st, 2005 minutes.  Pat will e-mail said minutes to Planning board on Friday.

 

After much discussion, Planning Board motions:

RS motions that Planning Board agrees to waive paving requirements of original plan, with stipulation that two Planning Board members meet with developer and Town Manager to finalize negotiations with respect to contribution to Town of Salisbury and disposition of Lot #9.

 

LL Seconds

Vote on motion 5 – 0 motion passes

 

4.      Correspondence

 

LL motions to approve the October 12th. minutes as written.

LC seconds

Vote on motion 4 – 1 (DE) motion passes

 

LC motions to approve the October 12th workshop minutes as written.

RS seconds

Vote on motion 4 – 1 (DE) motion passes

 

 

 

5.      Reports of Committees

 

  1. LC reported on Affordable Housing Plan Kick-off meeting held on Monday, October 24th. With consultants. 

 

  1. Master Plan Committee – Leah in process of contacting other Towns and hope to schedule first meeting soon.

 

6.  Executive Session

 

BS motions to go into Executive Session and sign interrogatories.

LL Seconds

J. Christian, yea – L. Cuddire, yea - R. Straubel, yea – D. Egan, yea, and L. Lane, yea.

Vote on motion 5 – 0 motion passes

 

 

7.  Adjournment

 

LL motions to adjourn meeting

LC Seconds

 

Vote on motion  5- 0 motion passes

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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