10/17/2007 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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Mr. Eddy stated Applicant has concerns regarding the construction of a sidewalk on Noisy Hole Road for safety reasons. Currently there is, no signalized intersection or crosswalks to Route 28, The SUb(ii-vision sidewalks are intended Ibr the subdivision residents. Guiding youngsters on bicycles towards Route 28 is being discouraged. Applicant is proposing a sidewalk design to be included within the intersection design, Mr. Eddy requested Planning Board approvall'or the reconstruction of Noisy Hole Road based upon those conditions and recommendations outlined in Mr. Rowley's letter. Thomas OHara expressed concern for the satbty of tile children getting to the bus stop at Route 28 without sidewalks. Attorney Kenney responded that there have been. discussions with the, Town of Barnstable in this regard. The expectation is to design the school bus stops within the confines of the development. not on Route 28, Thomas O'Hara inquired about the agreement made between the Town. of N4ashpee and the developer to complete the length of Noisy Hole Road to the end of the property. Attorney Kenney confirilled that Such an agreement was reached oil July 25, 2006 and has been represented to, the Town of BaiIistable as well, Noisy Hole Road is to be, rebuilt/repaved to the entranceway and just beyond (to the end of Applicant's property line), to the Town of Mashpee specifications., Attorney Kenney made reference to the plan specifying that from Route 28 to Just beyond the entranceway the roadway will be built toTown of Mashpee Subdivision Rules and Regulations, from that point to the end of the property line the road will be repaved to 20-ft. width, "COtUit Meadows Subdivision, 9999 Falmouth Road (ROLIte 28), Cotuit- Barnstable, MA, prepared for Cotuit Equitable Housing, LLIC, P,0,Fox 95, Centerville, MA 02632, Noisy Hole Road and Route 28, Intersection- Schematic Exhibit A, by Baxter, Nye Engineed ng & Surveying, Dated 10/ 12/07" Mr. Rowley asked about the thickness of proposed pavement of that section of road beyond the subdivision entrance, Mr. Eddy responded, "2 1/2-inches, per minor road subdivision standards, where needed." He further stated that there are portions of the road that are paved and do not require repair. Gravel will be replaced in those areas where warranted, potholes will be repaired,'"rith a 2 1/2-inch repavement where needed. F.