HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-09-17 Board of Survey Minutes September 17, 1979
Meeting of the Board of Survey, convened at 8:00 P. M. in the
auditorium of the Community Center, 52 Sanborn Street, Reading.
Present were Chairman Price, Secretary Cowell , Board Members
DeHart and Wood and Clerk of the Board Louanis.
Secretary Cowell read notice of public hearing regarding the
approval , disapproval or modification of plans for the proposed
Parkwood Circle and Aurele Circle. Chairman Price greeted the
abutters, twenty-two in number, and stated he would turn the meet-
ing over to Peter Ogren of Hayes Engineering who represented the
developer, Aurele Cormier, and following Mr. Ogren ' s remarks the
Board would have an opportunity to present questions and lastly
the abutters could question the developer or the Board concerning
any problems they might have. Mr. Ogren stated this was the final
hearing for Aurele Circle and Parkwood Circle and acknowledged the
fifteen requirements as set forth by the Engineering Division of
the Board of Public Works stating that compliance with them pre-
sented no problem to the developer. The Board questioned the advis-
ability of the proposed name Parkwood Circle in view of the proximity
of Parkman Road and the similarity to Parkview etc. , within the Town.
_, Mr. Ogren stated Parkwood was selected as it happens to be the name
of Mr. Cormier ' s corporation and changing it was agreeable to the
developer. The meeting was then opened to questions from the floor.
The abutters agreed that the proposed name of Parkwood Circle could
be confusing and it was requested that a substantial barrier be
placed on the Margaret Road side of the emergency access roadway.
Mr. Ogren responded suggesting the use of heavy pipe filled with
concrete but added the developer would be guided by the wishes of
the Board. ( copy of the 15 conditions appended hereto)
It was moved, seconded and voted to close-the hearing at 8:25
P.M. Meeting of the Board of Survey reconvened at 11 :00 P. M. in
Room 16, Municipal Building.
Read letter from John R. Rivers, President of Riverside Homes,
Inc. requesting a reduction on the three-way-agreement on Phase I
and Phase II . The Engineering Division reports that work on River-
side Drive, Portions I and II has progressed satisfactorily and
recommends bond reduction as follows:
Portion No. 1 _
Amount of existing bond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,200.00
Amount of work remaining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,000.00
Recommended release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,200.00
Portion No. 2
Amount of existing bond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 31 ,700.00
Amount of work remaining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,650.00
Recommended release. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . $ 27,050.00
It was moved, seconded and voted to release $4,200.00 on Phase I
and $27,050.00 on Phase 2 of the three-way-agreement on Riverside
Drive development and the Superintendent was directed to notify
Mr. Rivers and the Malden Cooperative Bank.
Mr. Price reported that upon leaving the Community Center
earlier in the evening he had a short conversation with Mr. Aurele
Cormier, developer of Parkwood Circle and Aurele Circle, and a
few of the abutters, it was suggested that the street designated
as Parkwood Circle on the plan be called Benton Circle, as Mr.
Forrest Benton who resides on Margaret Road has been very inter-
ested in this development and has served the Town in the past in ,
the area of Civil Defense. It was moved, seconded and voted to
approve the subdivision subject to conformance with the 15 condi-
tions listed by the Engineering Division, as follows:
1 . The easement in Lots 6-11 will be a protective water quality
easement with appropriate wording to be mutually agreed upon
by the Town and the Developer.
2. The Developer will agree to maintain a 25' building set back
line on all lots except the lots on Aurele Circle.
3. Due to the predetermined elevation of the sewer main available
on Margaret Road the normal depth of cover will not meet the
standard. This will therefore require the water main to be
installed deeper to insure that the different utilities do not
interfere with each other.
4. The drainage system appears to be adequate but will not be
approved until the hydraulic computations verifying pipe sizes
are submitted.
5. The developer will agree to provide a full width pavement over-
lay on Margaret Road after installation of the new main and a
proper trench patch has had sufficient time to compact. All
other disturbed areas will be replaced to at least as good con- '
dition as currently exists.
6. The Definitive Plan will show the location of all granite stone
bounds at all intersections and changes of direction or curvature
(23 required) .
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7. The 20 foot wide temporary slope easement shall also be used to
establish the required tree planting as directed by the Tree
Warden and to in general require a new planting every 30 feet.
8. A sketch of the proposed island landscaping will be submitted
for approval to the Superintendent for approval prior to actual
construction.
9. The ten foot wide paved emergency access road will also be avail-
able as a pedestrian easement.
10. The actual construction within the well vicinity will be kept to
a minimum and vegetation will be re-established as soon as
possible.
11 . Minimum cellar floor elevations will be shown for all lots on
the plan.
12. The final location of the water main and hydrants will be as
approved by the Water Department Supervisor.
13. Show State approved wheel chair ramps at all intersections.
14. Show rip rap at all entrance and exit piping.
15. An approved barrier will be provided on the Margaret Road side
of the emergency access roadway.
' and to approve the name of Benton Circle and Aurele Circle
It was moved, seconded and voted to postpone any action on Mr.
Babcock ' s development on Hanscom Avenue until next week.
Meeting adjourned at 11 : 10 P. M.
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