Salisbury Planning Board Minutes

Public Hearing & Regular Meeting

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

 

 

Members Present:  Larry Cuddire, Chairman (LC), Robert Straubel, Vice Chairman (RS), Don Egan, (DE), David Holscher (DH), Lisa Lane (LL), and Isa Cann, (IC) Alternate

 

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

 

Meeting Opened at 7:00 P.M.

 

1.      New Business

a.      SPR changes – Ahmad Arash, 147 Bridge Rd. At the April 11th, Planning Board meeting, the board endorsed the ANR allowing applicant to move lot line at 147 Bridge Road by 25 feet.  Steve Sawyer of Oak Engineering represented applicant and stated that the additional parking area was included in the initial drainage design for the site.  Joe Serwatka stated in his June 27 letter to the board that he reviewed the site plan of June 6, 2007, that calculations were done, the grading appears appropriate and he recommended that all work be bonded and inspected. 

 

LC questioned if all runoff water is collected and treated underneath on site.  Yes according to the engineer, all water is treated on site.  Also, engineer stated that there is a swale in the back of the property to absorb the original flow.  The flooding that occurred this spring was a tidal event.

 

RS questions if we have updated as built plans with certified as built plans.  Oak Engineering will provide certified as-built plans as soon as possible.  Also, there will be 12 10’ x 20’additional parking spaces on the site.

 

DE stated that one of Joe Serwatka’s recommendations is that we request a bond for the completion of the work, moving of the wall, parking etc.

 

DE motions modification of SPR be approved provided applicant adds additional bond of $9K.  DE then modifies the motion to lower the total bond to $5K which includes the $1K already being held by the town.

 

RS Seconds – Vote on motion 5 – 0 unanimous

 

2.      Correspondence

 

b.     LL Motions to accept the Planning Board minutes of June 13, 2007 as written.

DH Seconds – Vote on motion 5 – 0 unanimous

3.      Reports on Committees

 

a.      Master Plan Update – Bob Straubel reported to the board on the June 18 meeting. The meeting agenda was to discuss recreation and open space.  There were some spirited comments from a number of participants.   There is a difference of opinion whether the Towns money should be spent on acquiring additional land.  Some of the participants present said they were not interested in doing anything to raise taxes, an idea that a good portion of the population likely agrees with.  We have a budget and we have to stay within its boundaries.

 

1.      Bev Gulazian, member of the Historic Commission spoke about possible ideas for historical preservation-historical districts, demolition delay.  We need criteria concerning historical register, local state and federal.

2.      Open Space & Recreation, Jerry Klima discussed the town green not being utilized to its maximum.  With Library expanding opportunity to recommends redesign of town green.

 

DE questions if polling could be done to see if (town) would be interested in a CPA Tax. (Community Preservation Act.)   RS stated that CPA money is matched by the state, dollar for dollar.  This would give the Town leverage to fund other projects.  Other towns that have adopted this program are quite pleased with the results.  We can only hope that there will be enough interest in this to get the community on board.  This would require a vote at the Town Meeting to put the question on the ballot and then require a lot of effort to get it passed.  CPA funds, with the input from local boards, go to three areas, Housing, Historical and Recreation.

 

4.      7:30  - Public Hearings

 

a.      Cont. Definitive Subdivision (Form C) 12 Rabbit Rd. – J. Vaughn – Mr. Vaughn has

Requesting a continuance, (via a letter) until July 25, with an extension until August 10, 2007. 

 

RS motions we continue the Vaughn public hearing until July 25, 2007, with the provision that we send a letter to the applicant’s attorney, stating that we would expect to receive the applicant’s proposed changes in writing at least one week in advance of the public hearing; this would allow Planning Department time to have the letter reviewed by town counsel.  We do not want to get the letter the day before the hearing, which does not allow enough time to have town counsel review, and would only result in further delays.

 

DE Seconds,  Vote on motion 5 – 0 unanimous

 

b.     SPR – 128 Elm Street, A. Abouzeld - Contractor, Robert Cannon, represented applicant, he addressed all of Joe Serwatka concerns.  Joe stated in his June 27th letter to the board that the drywell appears appropriate to handle roof runoff.  The oil separator will be inspected by the plumbing inspector/sewer department during installation.  Also, contractor, Mr. Cannon stated that the lighting will be lowered with a shield to limit the lighting spillover to abutting neighbors.  Also, lighting specifications to be included on final plan.

 

DE asked to see revised plans, which Mr. Serwatka approved.  The applicant stated he will make copies and provide the Planning office with the updated revised plans.

 

LH discussed the grass on the site.  It is dangerously high, applicant/contractor can cut, but must first contact the Conservation Commission Agent to see what areas/and how much, can be cut.

 

RS requests that the applicant show on the final plan the exact specification of the lighting fixture to be used.

 

RS motions we approve SPR subject to revised plans being submitted, including all conditions.  DE amended motion stating; no lighting from garage to spillover to abutting neighbor’s property.

 

LL Seconds, Vote on motion 5 – 0 unanimous

 

 

c.      Minor SPR – 61 Elm St. M. Christ, – Brian Knowles of Apple Associates representing  the applicant.  Two items to be added to plan, fence along Feline Rescue boundary line, and additional landscaping and trees.  Second sheet is “40” scale as board requested.   Entrance near feline rescue is being narrowed up with a grass area.  Security fence by dumpster is in place.  Mr. Christ has provided a letter to the Planning Board stating he will not pave over any of the existing crushed stone, except for the aprons. 

 

The Chairman LC and Vice Chairman, RS did a site walk on Tuesday, the dumpster has been screened, lots of bushes and shrubs on site.  Also, the Building Inspector stated as long as food products are not being sold on site, a bathroom and sink are not required.

 

LC have a copy of the MA HGWY application for the curb cut, the proposed width is 33 feet (including the radius).  DE questions if there is a curb cut for residential driveway.  LL questions if there is any way to combine the new proposed curb cuts with the existing residential driveway.  The Board is tying to delineate driveways, so people will not be driving over the lawn or shrubs.  Mr. Christ, agrees that the Boards suggestion would be agreeable to him. 


 

 

DE suggests letter of conditions include;

(1)   Planning Board allow for no more than 12 empty dumpsters at a given time

(2)   No trash stored on site.

(3)   Merge residential driveway to become part of the larger driveway

(4)   Include letter from Mr. Christ regarding not paving over crushed stone.

(5)   Letter from Building Inspector regarding no plumbing

(6)   If MA HGWY makes changes in curb cuts, Mr. Christ will return to Planning Board.

 

RS motions board approves the minor site plan, as built plans be filed showing all items as filed and letter of conditions include six items listed above.   Lastly, applicant to file for certificate of completion after MA HGWY curb cuts are complete.

 

LL Seconds – Vote on motion 5 – 0 unanimous

 

 

5.      Adjournment

 

LL motions to adjourn meeting at 8:15 p.m.

 

RS Seconds - Vote on motion 5 – 0 unanimous

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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