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Community Planning and Development commission
CPDC MINUTES
Meeting Dated: Monday, July 14, 2003
Members Present: Jonathan Barnes (JB), Chair; Richard Howard (RH), Neil Sullivan
(NS), Susan DeMatteo (SD), Commissioners
Also Present: Chris Reilly (CR), Town Planner; Joe Delaney (JD), Town Engineer.
The following minutes were approved with/without amendments or editions:
5.19.03
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM.
Staff Briefing:
Barrows Elementary School Expansion
CR went over the proposed conceptual plan on the Barrows Elementary School
expansion. The design consultant, Flansburgh, is at 25% design and there has
been 1 design review team meeting.
JD explained that the consultant wants CPDC comments before the School
Committee vote on the design; it is imperative that CPDC get involved even
though site plan review isn't required on Town facilities.
Walkers Brook Crossing
CR and JD updated the CPDC on progress at the site.
There have been some delays because of pile driving difficulties.
The PWED road improvements needed for the site are under construction.
Inwood-Woburn
JB asked about the status of the Inwood-Woburn zoning change; he wanted to
know if the residential use in Inwood would still allow for egress to the
Longwood PUD.
JD explained that there has to be a second means of egress no matter what goes
in there.
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If the roadway on Enos Circle does not become public then nothing is
guaranteed in the way of access; negotiation will be likely on access issues.
Woburn has agreement with owner Ted Moore for access through Longwood.
Traffic impacts to West St. will be greatly reduced from office to residential at
Inwood.
Administrative Review:
Pierce Street Bond
JB went over letter from Town Counsel on what direction the CPDC should take
on uncompleted work required by the court settlement between the CPDC and
the Pierce Street developer, Gerald Welch.
Phyllis Larkin attended for Mr. Welch; she claimed he has a schedule for the
work and will proceed.
A letter from the Applicant's Counsel to Town Counsel was reviewed.
JD went over the status of engineering review; one issue is the proper way to
proceed with the work assuming 25% of the roadway needs work.
CPDC can vote to take the bond or vote to make the taking contingent on specific
progress.
JD explained that DPW doesn't have a sidewalks contract so the work would
have to be bid.
JB reviewed the settlement, which required the work be done by June 1.
NS wanted clarification on existing conditions and what damage occurred from
` construction.
RH moved to take the bond and wanted discussion on the language; it has to be
tied to nonperformance by the Applicant.
JD explained that nonperformance is enough reason to take the bond and CPDC
should vote to take full amount without contingencies.
JB thought the obligation to Town in the agreed settlement was clear and
unfulfilled.
RH moved to take the bond as set forth in the tri-partite agreement, based on the
non-performance of the developer as set forth in the memos to CPDC from Town
Counsel and Town Engineer, and take appropriate steps to complete the work
using town resources.
NS seconded.
Voted to approve, 4-0-0
Site Plan Review Regulations
JB talked about the by-law requirements and whether they give CPDC the
authority to waiver without notice.
CR reviewed Burlington's site plan review requirements as reference.
JD talked about how the application has not matched the by-law requirements
for years.
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Virginia Adams noted that Historic Commission review is included in the by-
laws.
JD stated that incomplete applications were frequently accepted by the prior
Town Planner.
CR will draft new application requirements and prepare for review on August 4.
RH moved to adjourn.
NS seconded.
Voted to approve, 4-0-0
The meeting adjourned at 9:17 PM.
This minutes were prepared by Chris Reilly, Town Planner and submitted to the
Community Planning and Development Commission on August 25, 2003.
The minutes were approved by the CPDC on August 25, 2003.
Signed as approved,
Michael Flammia
Date
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