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• Zoning Board of Appeals <br />Minutes <br />November 28, 2006 <br />Ad-hoc Committee Report: <br />An ad-hoc committee consisting of ZBA Board members Bob Nelson, <br />Fred Borgeson, the Town Manager Joyce Mason, Fire Chief George <br />Baker, Police Chief Rodney Collins, Assistant DPW Director Catherine <br />Laurent, Douglas Storrs Jobs -Whitings Trust and James Vaccaro Mashpee <br />Commons discussed matters regarding lane widths as it pertains to the <br />project proposal and the issue of public safety and response. <br />Information relative to patterns and precedents for rear lanes was <br />presented to members of the ZBA Board by the project architect. <br />A new subdivision plan was also presented to the ZBA Board to reflect <br />design modifications recommended by the ad hoc committee. The <br />following findings were discussed. <br />Rear Lanes: 24'-14': The revision as agreed upon proposes a 24' right-of- <br />way width to allow for two-way traffic and safety. Included is a 12' paved <br />• travel width to be used as the primary driving surface. The remaining <br />surface to the left and right of the two -foot tire paths would be designated <br />as permeable paved lanes to be constructed with modular pavers or a <br />similar type of material in lieu of sidewalks. The permeable surface <br />would support the standing of vehicles when drivers pull onto the edge of <br />the lane to give way to oncoming traffic. A permeable paved lane would <br />also permit emergency access the front of each house. Paving materials <br />permeability also allows for the treatment and recharge of stormwater. <br />Garden Lane was revised, adding an outlet to maintain vehicle access to <br />Academy Lane. Arcadia Lane and Pleasant Lane were also modified to <br />24'-14' to allow entry for a fire pump truck/emergency access. <br />Cornish Lane was extended in a straight manner to conform to the aspect <br />of safety. It was recommended and agreed that Whitings Road not be <br />paved at this time. <br />It was agreed the Fire Chief would be requested to remit to the ZBA <br />Board, a formal letter in support of the fire/emergency access turns as <br />modified and agreed upon. <br />0 <br />