HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-04-26 Board of Survey Minutes Board of Survey Meeting of April 26, 1982 Page 1
A meeting of the Board of Survey convened in Room 16, Municipal
Building at 8:00 P.M. Present were Chairman Wood, Secretary Fallon, Board
Members Cowell, Parker and Polychrones, Superintendent E. Roger Louanis
and Assistant Superintendent William R. Bergeron.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to accept the minutes of the
Board of Survey meeting of April 20, 1982 as written.
Mr. Fallon read the Notice of Public Hearing at 8:00 P.M. of the
Final Hearing regarding the approval, disapproval or modification of plans
for a new way called "Buckskin Drive".
The proposed subdivision will provide for seven (7) new lots.
The roadway is located on the southerly side of Franklin Street between
Blueberry Lane and Fox Run Lane.
There were approximately fifteen residents present as well as
representatives of the Conservation Commission and Mr. Robert Lynch, the
Engineer and Mr. James Pacy, the Developer.
Mrs. Wood introduced the Board and explained that Mr. Lynch would
give his presentation, then Mr. Bergeron would speak on behalf of the
Department, and the meeting would then be open for questions.
Mr. Lynch stated there are nine total lots proposed, of which one
will be donated for conservation use and one is an existing property.
Therefore, seven new homes will be built, six on the proposed road and one
on Franklin Street. The proposed road will be 400 feet long. Lot 9 is
being donated to the Conservation Commission because it is subject to
seasonal ponding.
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Mrs. Sally M. Hoyt, Co-Chairman of the Conservation Commission,
distributed a letter dated April 26, 1982 to the Board from the
Conservation Commission outlining the design modifications they would
recommend regarding the design of Buckskin Drive. Specifically, (1)
reduction of filled and disturbed areas, (2) reduced impervious area (3)
traffic generation will be minimal (4) pedestrian safety would not be
reduced and (5) parking and emergency needs would still be met.
Mrs. Mood inquired if this area would open another access to the
Kurchian Woods and Mr. Carl Gardner of the Conservation Commission
answered it would be strictly a pedestrian access.
Mr. Cowell asked what the Conservation Commission intends to do
with the so-called pond. Mr. Gardner answered that it is basically an
area of seasonal high water, and the drainage would be re-routed. He
stated that as long as the drainage is properly constructed, the
Conservation Commission finds no problem with the construction.
Mr. Mark McCabe of Franklin Street stated he was very concerned
with the drainage and preservation of the wildlife in that area.
Mr. William Bergeron of the Engineering Department stated the
original schedule was given in February. The Department wrote a list of
46 concerns at that time that were answered by the developer on Thursday,
April 22. He stated there are still 27 concerns that have not been
addressed or complied with.
Mr. William Fowler of 323 Franklin Street stated he was very
disappointed with the lack of response from the Developer.
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Attorney Thomas M. Leahy spoke on behalf of his clients, David J.
and S. Michael Brown, specifically stating that his clients' land would be
landlocked by the building of this subdivision.
Mr. Edwin Ciampa of 315 Franklin Street was very concerned with
traffic problems. He felt this is a dangerous place on Franklin Street
for a new development because of the curve.
Mr. James Pacy, the Developer, questioned Mr. Bergeron on the
technicalities the Board is concerned with regarding the illegal lots.
Mr. Bergeron stated that the drainage problems should have been
addressed and that the hydraulic calculations submitted were not
acceptable.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to close the Hearing at 9: 10
P.M. and that the Board reconvene as the Board of Survey.
The meeting reconvened at 9:30 P.M.
The Board concurred unanimously that because of the problems
cited, they could not approve the plan as submitted.
Mr. Fallon moved that the Board approve the Subdivision
Definitive Plan entitled Oak Knoll Acres "Buckskin Drive", as drawn by
Northeastern Engineers of Burlington, Mass. The motion was seconded and
defeated 0: 5.
Mr. Cowell moved that the Board of Survey Hearing close at 9:40
P.M. and the Board reconvene as the Board of Public Works, it was seconded
and voted 5: 0.
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
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tfl ly submitted,
Secretary