10/06/2010 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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MOTION: Mr. Bal arini made a motion to recommend Article 9 to authorize undersized lots for Commercial Centers which are tied into a private wastewater treatment plant versus a public plant Mr. Petersen seconded the motion. 4 in favor-1 opposed MOTION: Mr. Ba arini made a motion to recommend Article 1.1 to amend the zoning bylaw to zero lot line lousing allowed without a landscaped buffer between buildings and more than one unit per ten units may be set aside for affordable housing with one bonus unit for each such affordable unit. Mr. Koobarian seconded the motiom 4 in favor-1 abstained TOWN ROAD TAIUNGS Manning Board Review and Recommendation Regarding Proposed October Town fleeting Articles to Accept the Layouts of the Following Roads.as Town public Ways Cape Drive (A TM rdd-Director of Public Works Catherine Laurent reported that the board o Selectme=n., with a recommendation from the DPW, can petition the taking of a road that is in a state of disrepair that will negatively impact town services such as emergency response, Cape Drive, located between l t. 28 and Sampsons NE111 Road, serves as a cut through and 'is in a state of disrepair. The DPW has recommended improved drainage and con t motion of a rww road. Mr. Balzarini questioned the existence of a septic in the road but it was stated that it may be a storm drain. The roadway consists of commercial properties, condominiums and single family homes. Ms. Laurent reported that a commercial property and the condorniniurns have done somework-to try and improve the road. The Chair questioned the residents' willingness to have the Town take over the road and leis. Laurent confirmed that the majority of residents in attendance at the meeting supported the taking. Upon completion of the improvements in the spring time, the costs will be assessed back to the property owners through a betterment and the Town will begin ing the road. The Chair questioned when the road was built and it was believed that it was constructed in the 1980s. The road is 22 feet wide and will be maintained at that width. The pavement will be increased with a inch base and I ' inch top. No final determination has been made regarding drainage but $50,000 has been set aside to address the issue. Land area 'is limited for the bio-retention that has been recommended for new subdivisions, but some existing leaching pits nay be utilized and swales may be considered if space is available. Mr. FucWa questioned use of Pheasant Run open space and Ms. Laurent reported that an wwment would be necessary and that it could be a possibility. The Chair and llrlr. Balzarini voiced their support for a sale. ls, Lmmmt reported that there is no curb line but that there is an existing berm. Board members discussed imes. of runoff and drainage in the area. Mr. Petersen questioned whether a long narrow space -alongside the road would be available to create swale and assist with drainage. Ms. Laurel highlighted an area of Town conservation land and the Pheasant Lane open space where drainage may be a possibility but noted that the commercial areas may not offer space for drainage. The Board suggested the incorpora on of swales and/or nutrient retaining mechanisms for the project. MOTION: Mr. rini made a motion to recommend tang over Cape give. Mr. Mullin seconded the groin. All voted unanimously. Baysho a eve and Brookside Cxrk # YM Article -Ms. Laurent reported that the residents in the area petitioned for the takeover of the road. Mr. Fudala stated that the Seabrook Meadows subdivision is located on the road near Monornoscoy. Ms. Laurent reported that the road has existing drainage but heavy cracking in the road will mire cold plane surface and re -pavement. GIs_ Laurent noted that the language of the Town Meeting motion will establish- the Town's right to maintain the drainage. 3