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it <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> June 18, 2018 <br /> Review of Preliminary Plans for Cotuit Road Sidewalk and Draina e Im rovements and of Options for <br /> Cotuit Road/Route 130 Intersection Reali nment: (continued) <br /> Jason Streebel of 240 Cotuit Road asked about the location of drainage improvements. It was noted that <br /> 3 to 4 areas are under review along Cotuit Road at Leeward, near Holly Way and Situate Road and <br /> towards Somerset Road. <br /> It was agreed the sidewalk is strongly desired in this area. Sidewalks would be created in a similar <br /> approach to Great Neck Road North, 5' in width with a separation fiom the edge of the pavement. If the <br /> pavement is less than 4' a 6"vertical granite curb would be installed on the right side. <br /> Kathleen O'Connell, a resident of 227 Cotuit Road resides at the intersection of Route 130. Ms. <br /> O'Connell indicated she has voiced concern regarding this intersection for 30 years and asked what side <br /> of the street the sidewalk would be located. She was informed by the DPW Director the sidewalk would <br /> be constructed on the easterly side, or the right side, the odd house number side. It was disclosed a <br /> licensed arborist has identified a number of trees to be flagged in the right-of-way. Ms. O'Connell <br /> related support of the plan and the need for a sidewalk in this very dangerous area. It was suggested that <br /> additional signage be constructed with reduced speed limits. <br /> Mr. Eddy indicated although the sidewalk alignment is not finalized, this project would result in a <br /> significant improvement to this area. <br /> A resident of 466 Cotuit Road expressed concern with respect to public safety as it relates to the <br /> installation of granite curbing. It was noted the majority of the area would be uncurbed, and emergency <br /> vehicles would have the ability to pass and to pull over as necessary. <br /> It was noted the proposed sidewalk would begin on Route 130 near Somerset Road and would connect to <br /> the multi-use path on Route 130 and with other existing sidewalks. <br /> With regards to existing trees and visibility, the project is not specific to individual driveways. There is <br /> no objection for residents to trim vegetation to safely exit their driveway. No betterment is required for <br /> this project. <br /> Jill Allen, 432 Cotuit Road had questions regarding the sidewalk. Mr. Eddy responded by stating there <br /> would be a considerable green area for safety and a cross walk to safely cross Route 130 to the sidewalk. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve Option 1 as recommended by the DPW Director <br /> and Project Engineer for the re-alignment of the intersection of Cotuit Road with Route 130. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes <br /> Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none <br />