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July 19, 2006
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- 1 - TOWN OF CANTON PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING TOWN HALL WASHINGTON ST. MONDAY July 19, 2006 rv1embers present: George Jenkins, Chairman, Jeremy Comeau, Vice Chairman, Jillian Hayes, Clerk, Dean Miller, Chris Connolly. Suzanne Feigen, Secretary The rv1eeting came to order at 7:00 P.M. 1. ANR PLAN-SS LAWRENCE STREET -WANDA CRAIG Upon a motion made by Mr. Comeau and seconded by Mrs. Hayes, the Planning Board voted 5-0 in favor of endorsing Plan of Land on SS Lawrence Street, dated 7-11-06. GENERAL BUSINESS: Approval of minutes of June 26, 2006: Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Comeau to approve the minutes of June 26, 2006, the Planning Board voted 5-0 to approve the minutes as amended 2. ANR PLAN -63 HIGHLAND ST.-STEVEN ZLOCHIVERlSUZANNE MATTHEWS, ESQ. Atty. Suzanne Matthews described the plan of land for the applicant on Highland Street. Currently, 63 Highland Street is made of Lot 1, Parcel A and Parcel B. This was once part of a parcel of eight acres, thus the odd shaped lots. They wish to deed out Lot 1 and would like to make that lot consistent with other lots in the area. They are deeding Parcel A to 61 Highland Street, and the other half, Parcel B is deeded to 55 Highland Street. Parcel A and Parcel B are non-buildable. Upon a motion made by Mr. Comeau and seconded by Miller to endorse Plan of Land dated 7/10/06 on 63 Highland Street, the Planning Board voted 5-0 in favor. 3. PUBLIC HEARING 7:15 P.M. SCENIC WAY -509 CHAPMAN STREET Upon a motion made by Mr. Comeau and seconded by Miller to open the Public Hearing, the Planning Board voted 5-0 in favor. Mr. Comeau read the complete notice for the Public Hearing. No one was present for this hearing. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Comeau to continue the Public Hearing to the last order of business, the Board voted 5-0 in favor. CITIZENS SPEAK Mr. Leary asked if the Board has heard from the buyer of Plymouth Rubber. Mrs. Hayes commented that she heard that the final stage had not happened yet. There appears to be more clean up tha n was anticipated.
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- 2 - Member Chris Connolly recussed himself from this portion of the meeting and left the room at 7:31 P.M. 4. PUBLIC HEARING-7:30 P.M. DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION "TURTLE CREEK' AT VILLAGE GATE ROAD -PAT CONSIDINE/DENISE MOYNIHAN, ESQ. (Due 9/28/06) Atty. Denise Moynihan, Patrick Considine and Ken Buffard were present. She stated they will be getting together sometime on the plan. Tom Houston spoke and mentioned that he is hopeful for a Flexible Development. With respect to the alternative access configuration, that the Lynn Street location was problematic. The two access points now proposed are much safer and better access. Engineer issues are fairly straightforward. There are issues with Conservation Commission that need to be addressed. Atty. Moynihan asked if the Board has any comments on this amended plan. Mr. Miller mentioned that a couple lots may not be developable, #21 and 22., because of the easement restriction and embankment. This can be addressed at their next meeting of the engineers. Mr. Houston stated the land on the Southerly side of Road B slopes downward. He lists four additional waivers. Two will go over. None are insurmountable. A list of developer requirements were given to the Board if a Flexible Development plan is used. Ken Bouffard, engineer, explained that this plan was reworked and the previous plan had a net fill removable of 17,000 yards. With this plan, they have less removable. The Board will accept a fully engineered definitive plan, and the reviewed plans in 30 days with statement of agreement showing access. Mr. Considine wants to protect the Indian Rock as much as possible. They wish to confine the road as a lane way for emergency access and be gated. Mr. Houston stated that there has been precedence for emergency access in prior subdivisions and have been entirely unpaved. Mr. Considine asked the question if this access is even needed. This would be a Fire Chief decision. He mentioned if the road could be laid out as a lane way. Mrs. Hayes stated they mentioned park. Are you proposing a park? Mr. Considiine spoke about Open Space and walking trails, near the Rock. It is not suitable for playing fields. Mr. Miller has a concern. Mr. Considine explained that they have 50% of the whole land area is being dedicated to Open Space. But 15% is dedicated as upland area. They exceed the open area by 20% and they equal the upland area. Atty. Moynihan explained the question on Conservation Commission's part. They require a concept plan, not a full blown approval. Mr. Considine stated that there is a concept that has to be understood. There is a time value here. If they go into a process where they go to the Definitive Plan process, of which they are ready, they have been here since November. Mr. Miller feels confused. He stated, if we decide that Flexible Development is the way to go, then we continue along with the Flexible Development plan, and that would be the plan that Conservation Commission would receive. Mr. Considine agreed. The Conservation Commission has received the Definitive plans and the Flexible plans of which they have 35 days, as other Boards do, to respond or just review the plans. Mr. Considine also explained although he has submitted the Definitive Plan to Conservation as a matter of procedure, they cannot go to Conservation until they have received approval from the Planning Board. They have the plan already. John Bradley requested that he and his clients have a recess of five minutes to review this plan amongst themselves. 2