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The road-actually begins-at Sandwich.Road and makcs.a loop. The Town Planner <br /> noted that a small portion of the road.is actually located in Falmouth. <br /> Mr. Rowley noted that the dimension at the end of the road is not shown on the <br /> plan. It,can be computed; however the information has not been provided on the plan. <br /> The.Chairman expressed concern for the Fire Department-apparatus, the <br /> outriggers, stating a 1 -f . Wide road would not accommodate fire safety-equipment (the <br /> tower). He inquired as to whether or not the Fire Department provided written comment. <br /> The Town Planner responded that he had not received any-comment from the Fire <br /> Department. <br /> Although the Chairman was in agreement that improvements would be made as <br /> result of the proposed road construction, it also presented other concerns and <br /> complications such as the length of the road loop, not being able to accommodate the Fire <br /> Department safety equipment,.and resident awareness of the one-way status. <br /> In response to a question by the Chairinan as to whether or not Mr. Rowley has <br /> seen the road in question, Mr. Rowley replied, I have not seen it, Tom, so I don't know. <br /> I don't have anything that could be of value to you at this point". <br /> The Chairman then asked Selectman Richardson for Board of Selectman <br /> comments, and if the Board is aware of these issues of concern as is the Planning Board. <br /> Selectman Richardson stated, "I think we were in favor of doing it, but I don't <br /> recall a discussion along these lines. I guess I would recommend that you can't feel <br /> comfortable going forward Mess you-can say that these three itcros of concern have been <br /> addressed. He speculated that the DPW would have addressed these issues such as fire <br /> and safety, but he could not say with certainty. <br /> The Chairman voiced Planning Board concern that the Town is considering the <br /> construction of a roadway where possible total and complete Fire Department access is <br /> not being provided. <br /> Mr. Rowley noted that he hasn't been able to determine from the plans provided <br /> whether or not the a isting.pavement is located within the middle of the -f . layout. <br /> MOTION: Dennis Balzarini made a Motion to not recommend the Torn road <br /> taking in the matter of Horseshoe Bend way due to the number of unanswered questions <br /> and concerns raised by Planning Board discussion and review; which Motion was duly <br /> seconded by Joseph Mullin. <br /> (The Planning Board official vote was not taken at this time as there was fur-thcr <br /> Board discussion.) <br />