2/19/2014 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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i Costa responded that the plans were revised and discussed. Mr. Fudala requested written consent from the Fire Department. The Chair opened the public hearings for rational Development and read the request. MOTION: Mr.Bal rini made a motion to move the public hearings to 8:15 p.m. Mr. Kooharian seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. Returning to BCDK members of the public were invited to comment. Referencing his private yell, Eric LeBrano stated his preference that the development has a de-nitrifying system. her. LeBrano expressed concern regarding Blue Castle's narrow vridth and the additional truck traffic and stated that the road should be laid out in its legal layout. Mr. LeBrano also stated that during a neighborhood meeting, it was suggested that the Town take over the road, collecting funds from the development to pay their betterment fee for each property while the remainder of the Blue Castle residents paid their own betterments. Finally, Mr. LeBrano questioned the 3 acres located across the street from the 13 acres and the ability to create a cluster development, but Mr. Fudala responded that Mashpee's zoning allowed the combining of multiple lots_ Mr. LeBrano requested that trucks and trailers be paned on the property rather thin on the road. Regarding the Town taking the road, Mr_ Fudala confirmed that a petition signed by the majority of the landowners on the.road would be submitted to the Board of Selectmen and that the DPW would provide a cast estimate.for betterment charges with afit warrant Article, following which the neighbors coup vote again before submitting a second warrant Article for'Town vote. Mr. Costa noted that a town road taking would be a valid reason for joining the association and working collaboratively. 11r. ~- Costa added that properly maintained de- to systems could last longer than 20 years. llrlr. Fudala suggested that maintenance of the a-rite systems could be written iryto the covenants. Mr. Costa responded that it was their contention that they did not need de-ni a systems. There was finther discussion regarding the benefits of de-nite systems and the preclusion from future severing for properties with de-nitrifying systems. Peter Michaelson ofDegrass expressed frustration that trucks would be sent down Degrass. Mr. Balz rini responded that it seemed to be the shortest distance. Mr. Michaelson also inquired whether the new road would be in the existing location or in the proper layout and Mr. Costa responded that the road would be constructed in its proper layout and that the regraded gravel would be aligned to the pavement. Chairman Petersen inquired about the waiver request for the sidewalk requirement and the Chair indicated that he was not in favor of granting the waiver solely because there were not sidewalks in the area. Ir. Costa inquired about the process for building setbacks to street, 10 side& rear) which Mr. Fudala responded was part of the cluster process with the Planning Board. Mr. Balzarini indicated that although he liked sidewalks, he did not feel they were necessary without existing sidewalks in place. Mr. Fudala confirmed that the closest sidewalk would be Great Neck Road, which would likely be extended eventually to New Seabury. Ms. Waygan &Mr. Balzarini indicated that they were leaning toward the waiver. The Chair stated that sidewalks were a safety and accessibility feature and slid not support a waiver. There was discussion regarding a Cape Cod berm, placed on one side of the road and Mr. Fudala recommended placement on the north side of Blue Castle and east side of the new street. Board members requested that revised plans be seat electronically. The Chair indicated that he wished to review a sidewalk plan- Mr. Kooharian reed with the Chair, nogg that if there were not sidewalks sidewalks would never be