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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-06-30 Board of Survey Minutes max ' , Board of Survey Meeting of June 30, 1986 Page 1 A meeting of the Board of Survey convened in Room 11 of the Community Center, 52 Sanborn Street , Reading , Ms . Present were Chairman Hampson, Board Members Barker, Griffin and Nitzsche and Assistant Superintendent William A . Redford . Mr . Barker read the Notice of Public Hearing at 7 :45 P.M. regarding the approval , disapproval or modification of preliminary plans for a proposed subdivision located north of Van Norden Road (between nos . 65 and 79) and east of Main Street . (between nos. 1140 and 1152 Main Street) . The applicant proposes to resubdivide existing lots referenced by the Reading Assessors as Plat 157 - Ltos 3, 4 and 7 ; Plat 158 - Lot 19; Plat 180 - Lot 2 ; and Plat 181 - Ltos 1 and 2 into 38 building lots and three proposed roadways . Chairman Hampson introduced the members of the Board and the Depart- ment and the two CDC Members . There were 12 abuttors present as well as 0 . Bradley Latham, Attorney for the applicant , Lee Elliott and Wayne Tubbs , the applicants , and Peter Ogren of Hayes Engineering. Atty . latham explained this is 24 acres in size, zoned S-20 District . Peter Ogren of Hayes Engineering explained that House No. 73 Van Norden Road would be abandoned and explained the proposed project . Asst . Supt . Redford next made his presentstionJ for-the -Town . Mr . Boucher joined the meeting at 8:00 P.M. Asst . Supt. Redford outlined his list of 19 concerns (attached) and explained the problems he had with the plan. He reiterated , however, that this is only a conceptual plan. Mr . Barker read the letters from the Board of Health and the Conserva- tion Commission into the record (attached) . Board of Survey Meeting of June 30, 1986 Page 2 Mr. Griffin asked would you be applying for variances for the cul-de- sac extending beyond the 900' ? Atty . Latham replied yes. Mr. Griffin asked are there any lots that will be landlocked as a result of this development? Mr . Ogren replied no. Mr . Griffin stated thereis an abundance of ledge in this area, do you anticipate this to be a problem? Mr. Ogren replied we anticipate there will be some ledge, which will involve some blasting, but we will try to minimize it . Mr. Griffin stated the entrance from Main Street seems extremely hazardous and I have some concerns about safety . Mr . Ogren stated we did a significant traffic study. As far as Van Norden Road is concerned when we come in with a definitive plan ,w a will include an analysis of site distances of both areas. Chairman Hampson stated I am surprised the applicant has not shown some sort of impondment . Mr. Ogren replied if the Conservation Commission enforces this, we will certainly address it. If we see substantial increases in runoff , then we would probably have to propose some kind of retention. At 8 :00 P.M. Chairman Hampson introudced the newly arrived members of the Community Development & Planning Commission , Ms . Molly Jenks and Mr . Richard Howard . Mr . Goodemote of the CD & PC stated you mentioned you would be doing �- a traffic report , I would like to see siting distances and speeds outlined. Do you have any feel for when you might be heading toward a definitive plan? l � Board of Survey Meeting of June 30, 1986 Page 3 ' Mr . Ogren replied within the next 60 days. Mr . Ben Nichols of 25 Avon Street stated I am concerned with the land in the northeast coerner, 2.5 acres of that land is owned by the Open Land Trust . Could the cul-de-sac on the northwest be the access to the Kurchian Woods? Mr . Ogren replied we will look into that access. Mr. Nichols stated there are two dams in the area that are potential dangers to children. Mrs. Jane Nichols of 1152 Main street stated we have a very grave concern about safety and a concern about additional water in our property . It was moved, seconded and voted 5 :0 to close the hearing at 8 :45 P.M. ' It was mooed , seconded and defeated 1 :4 that the Board accept the preliminary subdivision plan entitled "Preliminary Plan of Land" Reading, Ms . dated March 31 , 1986 (consisting of 3 sheets) . It was moved , seconded and voted 4:0 : 1 that the Board disapprove the preliminary subdivision plan entitled "Preliminary Plan of Land" Reading, Ma. dated March 31 , 1986" consisting of 3 sheets , for the 19 reasons listed on Mr . Redfords memo as well as Items B & C (copy attached) . It was moved, seconded and voted 5 :0 to amend the motion that the applicant submit a detailed traffic study and traffic data. It was moved , s econded and voted 5 :0 to accept and sign the Tri-Party Agreement for Pine Grove Estates. It was moved , seconded and voted 5:0 that the Board release the ' building and conveyance retrictions of Pine Grove Estates on Lots A, B, 1 , 2 , 16 and 17 , conditional upon the developers agreement that no building permit application will be filed until all necessary and required State sewer main extension permits and approvals have been received for this project . Board of Survey Meeting of June 30, 1986 Page 4 ' The Board adjourned temporarily at 9:00 P.M. to meet as the Board of Public Works in Room 16 of the Town Hall. It was moved, seconded and voted 5 :0 that the Board of Survey adjourn Sine Die. Respectfully submitted, Secretary (W) Oe CONSERVATION COMMISSION 6 LOWELL STREET ' READING, MASSACHUSETTS 01867 942-0500 EXT 69 June 30 , 1986 Mr. Barry Hampson, Chairman Board of Survey 16 Lowell Street Reading , Ms . 01867 RE: Preliminary Plan , Van Norden Road to Main Street Dear Mr. Hampson: The Commission has reviewed the Preliminary Plan for the above-referenced proposed development and offers the following concerns : t ( 1) The proposed roadway involves the destruction of a large quantity of vegetated wetland without a clearly described means of replication. The Commission would recommend the use of concrete- poured headwalls on either side of all wetland crossings to minimize the intrusion into the wetlands . (2) The proposed plan does not include a means to control the increase in the runoff from the con- struction of this development . The Commission will critically review any proposal which would increase runoff. Thank you for this opportunity to present the Commission ' s comment. Sincerely, Camille Anthony Chairperson t cc : Hayes Engineering Latham & Latham A,hcafeal to 14e neelervafian o1 ow //alwa[ Keeoaecea TOWN OF READING. MASSACHUSETTS 01867 vww BOARD OF HEALTH 52 Sanborn Street, Room 12A Tel. 942-0500 - Ext. 56, 57, 58 JILL C.DUGGAN.a5..C°m. M.JANE GALLAHUE,MF.X..C,H.0 MUL F.CASELLE.D.D.S INNT D...r JAMES J.NUGENT,JR.ab.,CH O. June 9 , 1986 Anthony V . Fletcher , Clerk of the Board Board of Survey 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. Fletcher : After reviewing the preliminary plan entitled "Preliminary Plan off Lafayette Street" , the Board of Health wishes to offer the following recommendations : 1 . The dead end water line consisting of 900 feet be looped. 2. The sewer pipe elevation for roads B and A be evaluated and be redesigned in order to obtain a greater pitch for more adequate flow. 3 . The developer investigate the feasability of installing drainage swales between the following lots : 20 and 21 , 16 and 15 , 11 and 12 . Presently a dip exists with the road in these areas for drainage. These recommendations are made in the event there is a backup or flooding in the areas of the catch basins The area will have adequate flood control if the above conditions are instituted. Sincerely yours , Az4zA- M. Jane Gallahue, M.P .B. Health Director MJG:gf Ic: William A. Redford, Town Engineer MEMORANDUM To: A.V. Fletcher, P.E. From: W.A. Redford Date; June 27, 1986 Sub,iect: Preliminary Subdivision - Roads "A". "B". R "C" (Main Street to Van Norden Road) After review of the submitted revised plans for this subdivision and the input received to date, I recommend the followinq Board action; A. The Board DISAPPROVE the Preliminary Subdivision Plan entitled "Preliminary Plan of Land", Reading. Mass. dated March 31, 1986" (consisting of 3 sheet) due to the items listed below. 1. No siqht or slopinq easements are shown; and Proposed layout does not allow for full easement widths. 2. No Roadway names are shown or proposed. 3. Various sideline/centerline curve data has not been provided. I" The proposed sewer lacks the required cover. S. Additional hydrants are required. 6. Road "B" exceeds the 900 foot length limitation. 7. No storm water retention or runoff mitigating device is indicated. G. Insufficient catch basins system is shown. 9. Easements are less than the required widths. 10. Drain syatem lacks the required cover. 11. Lot at the end of Road 'B' does not meet the zoning area requirement. B. The Board INCLUDE the following item: In view of the size of this proposed subdivision, the Developer may be required to conform to the Board of Public Works' 2 for 1 I/I replacement policy. C. The Board INCLUDE the followinq in the letter of disapproval; In addition to the previous requirements, the Board is very concerned about the sensitive nature of the existinq wetland areas included within this tract of land. Any Definitive Plan submission will require a comprehensive Environmental Impact and Evaluation Statement, detailed surface water drainaae design. and detailed final grading plan.