07/16/2008 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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(Some of the residents in attendance objected stating they have never received notification of a meeting.) ,Attorney McElhinney explained that there are 400-acres within the Willowbend property and that anyone more than 300-feet away were not included. He stated there have been two meetings with the immediate abutters and that anyone who has,submitted a letter of concern to the Planning Board has been contacted. A meeting with the residents of Cranberry Ridge was conducted last winter. He suggested that residents submit their concerns in writing and that the developer would address them. Dennis Balzarini suggested that a meeting between the developer and residents be scheduled at this meeting. Attorney McElhinney stated the developer would be happy to host a meeting the following Saturday. The Chairman suggested that several meetings be scheduled in order to provide everyone the opportunity to attend. She noted there appears to be a great deal, of work to be accomplished prior to returning to the Planning Board. (There was,some discussion as to whether or not the Board should require a traffic study at this point. It was agreed to wait until such time as the abutters' concerns are expressed so that the study could be tailored to those, concerns, as well as those concerns of the Board.) Steve Marks, 47 Cranberry Ridge Road—Stated his property abuts that of Willowbend. He expressed concern with regard to those residents who are away during, the fall and winter and are unable to attend meetings conducted by the developer. He also expressed concern regarding Sampson s Mill Road noting the three exits and the bridge going over Santuit River. He stated the bridge has been rebuilt once and needs to be rebuilt again due to traffic generated by Willowbend trucks delivering materials. There is an exit on Cape Drive which is a private road owned by the Pheasant Run Condominium Association and will be completely destroyed by construction vehicles. Ile also commented on the exit onto Route 28 stating it is a"nightmare". Mrs. Shinekoff, 115 Willowbend Drive—Expressed concern regarding traffic issues stating she has two young grandchildren and that her main concern is for their safety. At this point the Chairman entertained a motion to continue the Public Hearing in this matter. MOTION: Dennis Balzarini made a Motion to,continue the Public Hearing in this matter to August 20, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.; which Motion was duly seconded by Thomas O'Hara and so voted unanimously.