BELLINGHAM
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October
11, 2007 Meeting Minutes
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Present at the meeting:
Brian J. Sutherland
(BJS) Chair
Glenn C. Wojcik (GCW),
Vice Chair
David Brown (DB)
Secretary
Thomas J. Guerin
(TJG),
Stephen Bartha (SB)
Patricia Buckley
(PMB)
Other officials: Stacey J. Wetstein, (SJW) Town Planner
Amy Cook, (AC),
Commission on Disabilities
Mary Chaves,
(MC) Coordinator
BJS opened the meeting at
DB: Motion to sign the minutes as amended.
PB: Second.
Vote: 5-0, Approved.
DB: Motion to sign vouchers.
SB: Second.
Vote: 5-0, Approved.
Brian Wyman for Toll Brothers appeared to request a
reduction in the bond according the new Form J supplied by Dan Drake,
GCW;: Motion to reduce the bond by $256,200.00 to $758,800.00.
SB: Second.
Vote: 5-0, Approved.
High Ridge
Estates Tree Planting Discussion
Tim Jones, working with Mike Burr, the tree warden worked
out a plan for the most suitable locations for tree so that they would not
affect the power lines or roadways.
Some people do not want trees on their property which is
delaying the completion of the tree planting.
Mike Burr has received phone calls from residents and verified Mr.
Jones’ statement. Some there was nothing
in writing stating the tress would be planted the residents have the right to
refuse the trees.
Mr. Jones purchased trees and needed to get them in the
ground. He went door to door for
permission to plant, but decided to ask the Board for direction. SJW informed the Board that there was no plan
outlining the tree placement and that it was part of the subdivision rules and
regulations. He can plant some trees on
the non sidewalk side of the street. Mr.
Jones will need to contact each home owner so he will need additional time to
complete the planting. GCW commented
that the trees should have been on the plans and in the deeds and that was
missed. BJS stated that it was important
that the residents know that this was not an arbitrary decision. PB suggested that a letter be sent to
residents advising them of the situation and then meeting with them in
scheduled times rather than have him go door to door. GCW further suggested that the parameters of
the tree placement be explained so that people can mark where they would like
trees placed. BJS added that that was
the only way to get things done in a timely manner.
SJW advised the Board that Mr. Jones is scheduled to appear
at the
Woodbury
Ridge Definitive Subdivision and Special Permit for Cluster Development
.
Michael Moonan of Weston and Sampson appeared to request an
extension of the special permit. Because
the real estate market has slowed, they are not ready to proceed with building
and are seeking additional partners.
Second: DB.
Vote: 5-0, Approved
The engineer demonstrated to the Board the changes to the
parking at the Board’s suggestion. The
traffic flow has been improved and they have all the parking spaces they
require.
BJS stated that he felt the plan was improved and that he
felt it was a safer egress to
GCW: Motion to approve
DB: Second
Vote: 5-0, Approved.
Paul DiSimone of Colonial Engineering appeared before the
Board. They have just received the
comments from Graves Engineering and have made some of the suggested
changes. The zoning issues have been
resolved.
GCW: Motion to continue Brookfield Estates Definitive
Subdivision to
Second.
Vote: 5-0, Approved.
Advance
Auto Parts Development Plan Review
Josh Swerling, engineer and Gary Jolicouer, property owner
were also present.
Scott Holman of Cedarwood Development appeared before the
Board. They had received a variance from the Zoning
Board of Appeals for rear set back. He
had just received the advertising invoice and will have check cut immediately
and sent to Planning office.
Mr. Holman advised the Board that it had been determined
that no Conservation hearing would be necessary. He had also contacted the fire department and
DPW to address concerns. They had just
received the engineering peer review comments and will address them with
SJW commented that the comments from
SJW also mentioned that to combine the lots an 81P would be
in order. Scott Holman commented that
that would be done after the permit process
Scott Holman asked for advice on the best possible way to
continue and
Rornald Lussier told the Board that he had poured over the bylaws for another
party and knew of a provision in the
bylaw that if a pre existing non conforming lot had 20,000 sq feet and other
condition were met that the property could be developed. He asked that before the Board accepts their
request for a withdrawal without prejudice they look to the Board for an
interpretation from the Planning Board.
SJW advised that this was an issue for the zoning officer and the Zoning
Board, not the Planning Board.
DB disagreed with Mr. Lussier’s interpretation.
Scott Holman requested a withdrawal without prejudice.
GCW: Motion to accept
withdrawal with prejudice for Advance Auto Parts
DB: Second,
Vote: 5-0, Approved.
Planner’s
Report
MC asked the Board about amending the scenic road bylaw and
the tree policy at the May 2008 meeting. The Board agreed that it was something
to look in to.
SJW agreed that the
She also mentioned that Medway has a revolving fund for
sidewalks. When a developer does not
want to put in the required amount of sidewalks, the money goes into a fund to
be used as needed within the town. Also, there is money to write an overlay bylaw
for the drive in and abutting B2 properties and if we were to go forward it
should be now as the money needs to be spent this fiscal year. The Board will discuss it further at a later
date.
GCW: Motion to adjourn.
DB: Second.
Vote: 5-0, Approved.
Minutes
Accepted on: _______________________
______________________________________
(date) (prepared
by: Mary Chaves)
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Stephen
Bartha Brian J.
Sutherland
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David
Brown Glenn
Wojcik
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Patricia
M. Buckley