11/07/2007 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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Ir. Doyle explained that in'tially the Applicant wanted to present this matter as Approval Not Required; however the Torn Planner has suggested that it be presented as a Subdivision. Mr. Doyle asked for an informal consensus of the Board on a number of issues. References were made to "'Study Plan of hand, Prepared for Scott Bauer, in I rla hpe , Massachusetts,husetts, Dated October 30, 2007, Stephen J. Doyle and Associates'. The property is located on the corner ofBlue Castle and Great Neck Roads. The existing gravel way has been shaded in blue and is 8-.ft. wide at the apron located at the easterly end of the roadway and narrows down to 1 -ff. wide. Applicant is proposing to create two lots on the corner. There is a utility pole near the apron with uti lities running just south of the gravel road and ontinw*ng down Blue Castle Road. The water Department has put- water rnain in the roadway with n easement taming on the lot. There are problems with trying to move the roadway in order to create the subdivision. Mr. Doyle is suggesting that improvements be made to the existing roadway, pavement, drainage, etc. Drainage could be placed Within the o-f . right of way and widen and page the existing gravel road. In order to do so however, a portion of the easement area would have to be used in order to create two o,000_sq. t. lots. The other option would be to relocate the entire roadway, obtain a new curb cut, reclaim the existinggravel road, and grant a utility easement The Town Planner explained that the utilities mould not necessarily have to be physically moved. The Planning Board would only be dealing with the road construction. if an easement is placed upon the lot, the easement area could not contribute towards the lot size according to zoning. The Town Planner suggested the road be relocated into the road layout, with a Planning Board decision to be made upon the level of road construction. Said road would serve approximately 1 1-lots and additional 1 -acres of land. He feels this matter could not be presented as an AIR, which is why he has suggested the Definitive Plan process to rebuild the road in the appropriate location. There was some concern/discussion regarding Fire Department access. Mr. Doyle asked for Board input regarding a proposed 18-f . wide paved roadway with drainage located within the o-ft. right ofway. It was the general consensus of the Board to require an additional -ft. of pavement in order to meet the' oift. requirement (which is the same standard required for Fire Access Bylaw).