11/7/2018 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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MOTION: Mr.Balzarini made a motion to pay Charles Rowley$990. Mr.Kooharian seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. Discussion Regarding Shared Driveway at 659, 673 & 687 Main Street &Associated 816110 Special Permit Decision-The Chair read the request. John Jordan, of 673 Main Street, was present for discussion regarding the requirement to expand the street from 16 feet to 20 feet. Mr. Jordan was in the process of applying for a building permit. Mr. Lehrer referenced the 2010 Special Permit Decision with conditions, including the need to widen the driveway. Mr. Lehrer also referenced a letter from Mr. Rowley indicating the existing conditions at that time. Mr. Lehrer stated that he had nothing on file indicating that the Special Permit Decision was a fully executed document, which he wanted to discuss with the Board. It was evident that a decision had been made and conditions satisfied,but it was not attested by the Town Clerk following the 20-day appeal period. Mr. Lehrer had consulted the Registry of Deeds,Planning and Building Department records and consulted with Mr. Rowley. The Chair recommended following up with former Town Planner Tom Fudala. Mr. Jordan confirmed that lot 659 had been built so the Chair suggested the possibility that it would appear under 659 at the Registry of Deeds. The Chair suggested that the Town Clerk would have the document but Mr. Lehrer responded that she did not. Pending additional research, Mr. Lehrer suggested that Mr. Rowley be authorized to make an inspection. Mr. Lehrer will follow up with the Town Clerk to see if she would reissue the document. Planning Board members concurred with authorizing Mr. Rowley to conduct an inspection. Mr. Rowley recommended reviewing items 2 and 3 of the Conditions, particularly in reference to the dwelling being located no further than 150 foot from a paved road and the requirement of a 20 foot wide pavement if there was no variance. Mr. Lehrer recalled that the driveway had been widened to 20 feet and Mr. Jordan agreed. Mr. Rowley stated that the driveway was created as an easement to avoid three driveways off of a very steep grade, with frontage on Route 130. Mr. Rowley referenced his letter at the time. The Chair suggested that an attorney involved may have additional information. Mr. Rowley suggested that there could be additional information in the file for the building permit for the last lot built. The Chair inquired whether the closing attorney had found anything in the title search and recommended looking for the recorded book and page. Mr. Lehrer suggested the possibility of the Planning Board scheduling a Public Hearing to consider a shared driveway for the addresses, at an upcoming meeting. The Chair responded that there was already a 2010 decision but Mr. Lehrer responded that there were unanswered administrative questions. The Chair suggested seeking the advice of Town Counsel. Mr. Rowley recommended following up with the original owner of the land who would have received the original document. MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to set a Public Hearing for December 5 at 7:30 p.m. Mr.Kooharian seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. Request Lot Releases for Evergreen Subdivision Roadway-Mr. Lehrer summarized that the roadway at the Evergreen subdivision had been initiated and they were seeking bonding to complete the work. Mr. Rowley reported that the cost estimate included the work to be completed, with the exception of the binder course of paving that would be completed tomorrow and to be inspected by Mr. Rowley. The base estimate total was $67,200 which at 50%would require a bonding total of $100,800. The project proponent would notify the Board how they wished to bond the project at the next meeting, five lots were currently under agreement. Mr. Rowley stated that, if Evergreen provided the documentation ahead of time, the Board could approve it and release the lots at the next meeting. 7