5/11/1992 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page 5 MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 11 , 1992 Donna ' s Lane: Mr. Talanian plans on moving the mini golf and requests to maintain his license on an interim basis until he can relocate the establishment . His license is to expire on August 3 , 1992 and is currently in appeal. Selectman Jacobson gave a brief synopsis of initial discussions relative to Donna ' s Lane. Consideration in the most recent analysis was involvement of the Town in signalization. Field ' s point and Mr. Talanian would then be required to each contribute 50% towards the improvement to the road . Mr. Chase responded that he did not understand the obligation to move ahead on Donna ' s Lane. He related that there is no immediate or idle cash with no defined commitment. There is no logic to be responsible for 50% of the road . He indicated that damages have not been asked for with the taking of the road . Doug Storrs suggests they return with a list of conditions in return for the betterment assessment . Selectman Costa suggests to review the special permit granted to improve the entrance and maintain the conditions of the special permit . Mr. Storrs indicates under the special permit, Donna ' s Lane is to be formed into a driveway and not to roadway standards. *Selectman Caffyn recommends for Field ' s Point to place their considerations in writing to the Board as to what is requested from the Town and how they wish to participate . She relates that the Board has no control over the Zoning Board of Appeals . Mr. Segal indicates that if the ZBA conditions are not changed, they do not wish to participate and be involved in two years of negotiating. Mr. Storrs requests that all four parties become involved in negotiations . He questions the Town ' s commitment to signalization . Selectman Mills indicates that if it is deemed necessary, it will be the Town ' s responsibility. If the property is developed , the impact would fall on Fields ' Point. Mr. Taylor determined the betterment cost over a twenty year period to be $4,000 per year for the two parties . This does not include the interest of which the current rate is 7%. Mr. Taylor will return with the actual specifications , cost and definition of the road . Mr. Baker made the suggestion to return the road back to the original owner. He relates the commitment that no Town funds would be spent on Donna ' s Lane without voter approval at Town Meeting. Mrs . Greelish agrees to give the road back and start over with honest negotiations in an honest and open vote. Town Counsel indicates that Town Meeting can vote to abandon Donna ' s Lane. He will review the ramifications . *Mr. Storrs will submit a list of considerations towards an agree- ment and schedule for an appointment with the Board.