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Proposal: Divide 284,184 s.f. parcel in an R-5 District into three (3) <br /> residential lots with 127,263 s.f. of proposed open space. <br /> The Chair read the request for the record. Matt Costa, Cape& Islands Engineering, represented <br /> the project proponent to divide a parcel into three residential lots. Mr. Costa stated that he was <br /> before the Board seeking feedback regarding a proposed roadway. Mr. Costa stated that the <br /> Lopez property was in the midst of a land swap with the Town, deeded to the Conservation <br /> Commission, but retaining a large portion at the back of the parcel. The project proponent was <br /> proposing a subdivision, creating two buildable lots around the existing Lopez family home and <br /> Mr. Costa highlighted the open space parcels, including one that would lead out to Meetinghouse <br /> Road. <br /> At present, there was an existing gravel way that serviced a home out back. Additional Lopez <br /> properties were also accessed by the gravel way which measured approximately 12 feet wide. <br /> Mr. Costa proposed improving the gravel way,with a"T" turnaround at the end,widening the <br /> gravel way to 15 feet with pull offs to accommodate fire trucks or an 18 foot gravel way, if <br /> sufficient. Mr. Costa indicated that cost was a consideration, but the project proponent was <br /> seeking a safe and adequate access. Mr. Costa had initially spoken with former Town Planner <br /> Tom Fudala and referenced Orchard Road that had been previously approved for 18 feet wide. <br /> A drainage swale would run alongside the road with pitched drainage. <br /> Mr. Lehrer believed that the Special Permit Regulations allowed for an 18 foot way, of suitable <br /> material, if it served five residences or less. Mr. Rowley needed to look into it. Mr. Balzarini <br /> expressed concern about fire truck access and inquired about the pull offs. The Chair stated that <br /> it would be 18 feet. Mr. Balzarini stated that he would want to receive approval from the Fire <br /> Department. Mr. Rowley agreed, adding that a short gravel road'serving two lots had been <br /> previously approved, but offered a circle at the end to allow for a turnaround. There was <br /> discussion regarding whether that road had been labelled a driveway. Mr. Rowley noted that the <br /> profile showed a steep grade, with further review of the drainage necessary. In addition, there <br /> was a road length limit of 800 or 900 feet. Regarding the"T", Mr. Rowley expressed concern <br /> about its adequacy for the Fire Department and suggested to first address the issue with them. <br /> The Chair inquired where the gravel improvement would begin and Mr. Costa responded that it <br /> would start at Meetinghouse Road, and that they would be seeking an easement to define the <br /> layout of the road area from another member of the Lopez family. The Chair requested that <br /> permission be obtained. <br /> Mr. Rowley inquired about the arrow shaped open space and Mr. Costa responded that it was <br /> existing. Mr. Rowley suggested making an adjustment to place some of the frontage on the lots. <br /> Mr. Rowley needed to look into the Subdivision Regulations and Bylaws regarding a lot with a <br /> road easement rather than a road layout. The Chair noted that the request had potential. W. <br /> Rowley suggested that the Fire Department first assess the width and driving surface and <br /> whether or not there was sufficient access. Mr. Cummings inquired about the drainage entering <br /> Meetinghouse Road and Mr. Rowley stated that the appropriate surface and the way in which <br /> runoff would be address required further consideration. Mr. Costa would be looking into it <br /> further and will follow up with Mr. Rowley and Mr. Lehrer. Mr. Rowley requested being part of <br /> the discussion with the Fire Department. <br /> 8 <br />