HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-11-26 Board of Survey Minutes Board of Survey Meeting of November 26, 1964 Page 1
A meeting of the Board of Survey convened in Room 16, Municipal
Building at 8: 00 P.M. Present were Chairman Barker, Secretary Hampson,
Board Members Polychrones, Griffin and Wood, Superintendent A.V. Fletcher
and Asst. Superintendents McIntire and Redford.
Mr. Hampson read the Notice of Public Hearing at 8: 00 P.M.
regarding the approval, disapproval or modification of plans for a
subdivision located off Chestnut Road. The proposed new subdivision will
provide for two new lots on Chestnut Road Extension.
There were six abuttors present as well as Jack Rivers, the
developer, D. Bradley Latham, Attorney for the developer and Bill Jones,
Engineer from Dana Perkins and Associates.
Chairman Barker welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced
the members of the Board and the Department.
Atty. Latham showed a copy of the preliminary plan as presented
to the Board. The plan calls for the development of a cul-de-sac with two
single family house lots. He stated that in 1946 there was a plan filed
with the Registry of Deeds which showed a layout almost identical to that
presented tonight.
Bill Jones stated the lots have in excess of 10,000 square feet.
The cul-de-sac meets the Town's 50 foot turning radius. There will be a
minor extension of the existing sewer of about 25 feet to permit two house
connections.
The water main would also be extended and will end at a hydrant.
He stated the drainage presently goes from a high point at Station 6 and
down in the direction of the cul-de-sac into a gravel still area. He
stated we propose to continue the existing profile and provide two catch
basins and a drainage pipe out into a stilling station at Lot "C". They
are requesting a 20 foot drainage easement instead of the usual 30 feet
required by the Town. The easement would have to be entirely in Lot "C".
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We do not show a proposed sidewalk, instead we are proposing a shoulder
area to he grassed, in keeping with what exists on Chestnut Street.
Chairman Barker stated I would like the Department to address the
entire subject of the School Department property if it is released and is
developable.
Mr. Griffin also felt this should be investigated, as this may
impact directly the layout of the street.
Mr. Jones stated we could set the hydrant off to the side, as an
example.
John Richards of 42 Chestnut Street stated this is already a
quarter-mile drag strip, I hope you are not going to go straight through
at the end of Chestnut Street.
Mrs. Wood stated sloped granite curbing is not under Board of
Survey rules and regulations and is not acceptable to me as one Board
member.
Mr. Jones replied in terms of what is on Chestnut Street, this is
an improvement. We would request a waiver to slope in light of the
conditions of the existing street.
Mrs. Wood stated when we changed that reglation, I was not in
favor. I have a concern about the durability of the sloped granite
curbing.
Mr. Griffin stated his four concerns are; the extension of the
sewer, the stilling basin, no sidewalks and sloped vs. vertical curbing.
Mr. Hampson stated as long as he is on the Board he will fight a
through street extension to the School Department property. He stated he
would like to see the waiver granted for the sidewalk.
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Mr. Rivers stated if the School Department property was made
available, he would probably be the prime candidate to acquire it. He
stated, in his opinion, the property would be less valuable if it had the
ability to connect through.
Mr. Hampson stated I would like to see the water main extended if
at all possible.
Mr. Rivers replied looping the water main is usually the way we
go.
Supt. Fletcher stated that would be automatic with us.
Mr. Redford reviewed the Departments' list of 13 concerns
regarding the development.
Chairman Barker stated the Board must act on this by December 21.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to close the hearing at 8: 45
P.M.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to accept a 45 day extension
from the developer for review of the revised plan of Colonial Drive
Extension subdivision.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5: 0 to accept a 30 day extension
from the developer for review fof
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The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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