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Planning Board Minutes 07-18-2007
WARE PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES
JULY 18, 2007
PRESENT:    Joe Knapp
                    John Chabot
                    Ken Higney
                    Rick Starodoj
                    Chris DiMarzio

                   JOHN CHABOT OPENED MEETING AT 7:00 PM

JK                    MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF 06-20-07
KH                    SECOND
                        ALL IN FAVOR
                        John Chabot abstained (was not at 6/20/07 meeting)


7:02             JERRY RICHARDS – STRAWBERRY FIELDS
                    Information regarding detention pond
               Jerry met with Conservation and they suggested that he shorten the pipe from the retention pond.  Wanted to inform the Planning Board and see what he has to do.

CD               We need to check with Town Counsel because it would be a change to an already approved subdivision plan.
               Jerry will bring plans to office and Maggie will send to Town Counsel.  Town Counsel will determine if the hearing has to be re-opened and advertised.


7:05             MARK & LORI SINCLAIR
                   Information regarding Self Storage on Milner Street
                   Property is in RR4 and has town water and town sewer
                   Warehousing is allowed by SP / SPA
                   Town requires 150’ frontage and 40,000 sf
                   Property has 146.2’ frontage and 32,000 sf
               Property is grandfathered non-conforming for a single or two family.


7:10             Tom D’Andrea
                    Information regarding car detail business at 48 Pleasant Street.
                   Three Family Home with three car garage
                   Service Business / Retail Business allowed by right, no SP required
                   Needs to meet the required parking and lot coverage
                   Requires 1 space for / 200 sf plus 4.5 spaces for tenants
                   Lot coverage in DTC can only be 35%


7:15             OAK HILL ESTATES SUBDIVISION
                Preliminary  Plans submitted in October 2006.
                65 Acres   30 Lots  single-family homes
                Submitted traffic study and sewer feasibility study
                Town Sewer, Private Water
                Town Sewer will hook up to Warebrook Village
                Road will be 28 feet with 1 foot cape cod berm on each side
                Sidewalk will be on the inside loop
                There will be three lights installed, one at each intersection and one in back.
                10,000 gallon pre-cast concrete cistern will be installed on Lot #2
Bill Garrity, John Podkowka and Gibby present
Preliminary report from Peer Review

#16  SEWER EASEMENT
Concern with erosion control
Trench will be crowned on top of sewer line
Diversion channels will be installed
Seed re-enforced mat will be put in place
Sheet #16 on plans shows this in detail
40’ utility easement is provided

ROADWAY ACCESS
The entrance has been opened up to provide
70’ radius on one side and a 50’ radius on the other side

#25  DRIVEWAY
Labella driveway has been moved to meet requirement

#22  WIDTH OF ROAD
Subdivision Laws require 30’ of pavement
Applicant providing 28’ of pavement and 1’ cape cod berm on each side
Do they need to submit a waiver ?

#16  WATER SUPPLY DRAINAGE
Board concerned
What map did Peer Review use ?
Applicant states that map referred to in zoning by-laws has different title
Gibby believes that there is an error with title of map.
Gibby states the only change to maps was adding the Dismal Swamp Zone 2 area on Gilbertville Road and the Town has not yet incorporated the Barnes Street Zone 2 area to the map.
Applicant believes that a small portion on bottom, near sewage easement is in the re-charge area but will not be altered except for the sewer line.
Board suggests Applicant contact Reviewer to find out which map was used.


JC                    MOTION TO CONTINUE TO AUGUST 15, 2007 AT 7:05 PM
KH                    SECOND
                        ALL IN FAVOR


8:00             ANR – QUALITY MILK (RONDEAU) – PALMER ROAD
                   Two form A’s and check for $30 submitted

KH                    MOTION TO ENDORSE AS PRESENTED
JC                    SECOND
                        ALL IN FAVOR

KH                    MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 8:20 PM
JC                    SECOND
                        ALL IN FAVOR

 

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