09/19/2001 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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Motion by Dennis to release covenant of Equestrian Avenue and accept check for remaining work to be done by September 18, 2001. Seconded byBeverly; unanimous. r. Leach; Veterinary Hospital - Proposed Access Road off Oakwood Rd. Tory Fudala noted that the veterinary hospital for Dr. Leach has been approved and that it required covenant release because there was not sufficient frontage. Dan Mullen, representing Dr. Leach, presented site designed by Chris Costa. He noted that it had been approved by Design Review. He said they wanted to.build a d6veway to come off Oakwood Fed. He went on to say that Dr. Leach has been a long time Cape resident and practicing veterinarian. Since he specializes in horses, he usually goes out to patients rather than having them come to his office. Building the proposed driveway will allow him to ease through traffic to get out to his patients. He has posted bond ith town for landscaping and sign permit. He says he aims to build a safe, adequate road. Torn Fudala said that there needs to be some kind of security. Dennis suggested that Charlie give his recom' mendations for setting security amount. Them was Board consensus to approve the road. Tom noted that the process may have to include public hearing. Public hearing was scheduled for second meeting in October. in the meantime, Mr. Mullen was instructed to submit an application. Tour said that he would-have Charlie check drainage and road calculations Setting standard ecifications for Roads Torn Fudala introduced the idea of having Charlie reprise subdivision regulations, draw up standards for roams, curbs, and sidewalks and develop better guidance on storm crater drainage. He said that people are not understanding current guidelines and that regulations need to be clarified. evert said that if the budget can handle.it, then Planning Board should go ahead and have Charlie do this. There was unanimous hoard consensus. 1 indchime Trees Torn opened discussion by noting Charlie's letter of recommendation regarding this subject. The letter mentioned center island trees that were dead and some infiltration of pipes in relation to roots. He suggested that the Planning Board may grant to do some research and design some standards for dealing with trees. He also passed out copies of a letter from arborist Ellis Allen. Tour said than Torn Guinn agreed to draw up site plan of Phase 11 and tell us ghat they plan to do with trees. Motion by Dennis to adjourn. Seconded by everly; unanimous.