HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-09-11 Board of Survey Minutes September 11, 1980
' Meeting of the Board of Survey convened in the auditorium of
the Community Center at 7:30 P . M.
Present were Secretary Wood, Board Members DeHart, Fallon,
Barker, Clerk of the Board Louanis and Assistant Superintendent
of Public Works William Bergeron .
Mrs. Wood assumed the Chair and Mr. DeHart read notice of
public hearing at 7: 30 P .M. regarding the approval , disapproval
or modification of definitive plans for Sanborn Lane and Lilah
Road . The proposed subdivision will provide for eleven ( 11) new
lots. There were approximately twelve people in attendance. Mr.
Rivers, the developer, was present and was represented by Attorney
0. Bradley Latham and Peter Ogren P .E. from the firm of Hayes
Engineering.
Mrs Wood greeted the people in attendance and introduced the
Board and explained that the developer and/or his representatives
' would make their presentation , questions would then be asked by
members of the Board and the staff, then the meeting would be opened
for questions from the citizens.
Attorney Latham outlined the status of the easements for the
sideslaping and utilities. He also indicated that Cedar Glen was not
opposed to the subdivision.
Superintendent Louanis indicated that Mr . Thomas Southworth,
Project Director for Cedar Glen had indicated that there was no
problem with granting the connection to the water and the sidesloping
and that their engineer was in process of reviewing the impact of
the proposed drainage discharge into the detention area to insure
that sufficient capacity existed and that no complications with
the Conservation Commission would develop.
Mr . Ogren outlined the proposal and explained the modifications
since the preliminary hearing and addressed the remaining items of
concern pointed out by the Engineer.
There was a lengthy discussion with the people in attendance
regarding the previously granted variance for the construction of
the sidewalk on the south aide of Sanborn Lane. They indicated that
people from Cedar Glen were already using Sanborn Lane for walking
and that the installation of the additional sidewalk would add to
the safety of the roadway . After a lengthy discussion it was in-
diceted that a petition would be forthcoming from the abutters
asking the Board to rescind its previous action and require the ,
sidewalk on both sides. Mr. Fallon indicated to the people pre-
sent that he would move the question for reconsideration at the
September 15, 1980 Board Meeting if the petition was presented.
Mr. Arthur Smith of 26 Mill Street expressed concern of any
interference with a low area in the proposed subdivision that
runs down from Mill Street . He also indicated that there was a
high water table in the area and that he has already had to raise
his cellar floor six inches to help control the water.
Mr . Carl Gardner of the Conservation Commission indicated that
no filing had been made regarding the proposed subdivision and in-
formed the people that they could request a determination for the
development. There were no further questions. Mr. Fallon moved
to close the hearing and table further action until Monday, Septem-
ber 15 , 1980. It was seconded and voted 3: 1.
Mr. DeHart read notice of public hearing at 8 :45 P .M. regarding
the approval , disapproval or modification of definitive plans for
Gavin Circle . The proposed subdivision will provide for ten new '
lots and will extend in a northerly direction from Franklin Street
approximately 874 feet between Main Street and Pearl Street. Mr.
Symes, the developer , was present and was represented by Attorney 0.
Bradley Latham and Peter Ogren, P.E. of the firm of Hayes Engineer-
ing, Melrose, Ms .
Mrs. Wood introduced the Board to the seventeen people attend-
ing and stated that the developer and/or his representatives would
make a presentation, questions would be forthcoming from the Board
and then the developer would entertain questions from the citizens.
Attorney Letham submitted a plan showing the straight align-
ment of Franklin Street from Main Street to Pearl Street and also
photographs of the sight distance that a driver would have exiting
the proposed roadway . He also indicated that he had discussed the
new roadway with the Safety Officer and the developer would be
agreeable to install a stop sign on the private way.
Peter Ogren outlined the proposed roadway and drainage system ,
and addressed the items of concern of the Engineering Division.
Mr , Simblaris, 658 Pearl Street questioned whether there would
be any change in flooding in the pond . The residents of 640, 641
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and 637 all indicated that they had water problems and high water
tables and that any increase in flow would be detrimental. Mr .
Harper indicated his property was the recipient of all the proposed
flow and that he had a problem with any runoff being diverted to
this area.
Mr . Carl Gardner of the Conservation Commission indicated
that no filing - had made to date for the project but it would
be necessary due to the fact that there are Wetlands Protection
Districts on the subject property .
Mr . Hadad and Mr. Campbell had concerns with the traffic
safety problems on the project on Franklin Street. Attorney Latham
indicated that as long as the subdivision conformed to the Rules
and Regulations of the Board of Survey the Board had no recourse but
to permit the entrance onto Franklin Street, a public way.
Due to the fact that there were some drainage details that
needed to be worked out and because the final revision was sub-
mitted at the hearing and the Board and the Engineering Division
had not had sufficient time to review the plans the developer
requested an extension of time until October 23, 1980. It was
moved , seconded and voted 4:0 on Mr . Fallon ' s motion to close the
hearing at 10 :25 P .M. It was moved , seconded and voted to grant
the developer 's request and extend the time on this development
until October 279 1980.
Read memorandum from the Engineering Division stating work
on Buckingham Drive has progressed satisfactorily and recommending
the existing bond of $11,500 be reduced to cover the remaining
work, . i.e . $4,800, releasing $6,700.00 to the developer, Mr. Rivers.
Mr. Fallon moved, it was seconded and voted 4:0 to release $6, 700.00
in accordance with the Engineering Division' s recommendation.
It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 to adjourn at 10:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary �oi�G03�e