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Planning · Source meeting date: 2015-12-02 · Record 47626

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TOWN OF CANTON 
PLANNING BOA RD MEETING 
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER ER 29 2olt5 
SALAD MIEIE"lI"ING ROOM 
'/o®0 P.M. 
TOWN ICI[ IL L, 
IV1IIT`�TUTIES 
Present-. (Christopher J. Connolly, Chairman 
Tori McClain, Clain, Vicce (Chairman 
Michael Miteheroney, Clerk 
Jeremy Comeau 
George Jenkins 
.Alec present.- Dave Sanderson, Professional Services Corporation 
Timothy Richard, Town Planner 
Karen Lawlor, Planning Board Administrative Assistant 
Chairman Christopher Connolly called to order the Planning Board meeting 
of Deeerrrrnlber° P;, P015 at /000 p.m. 
First Item on the Agenda - 296 YORK STREET — Scenic Way Application for 
removing an existing wall or portions of the wall, as well as several small trees at 296 
York Street, which is a designated Scenic Way, located on Assessors Map 103, Parcel 20, 
in the Single Residence "AA" (SRAA) Zoning District (Richard R. Staiti, Attorney, Glenn 
Smith, applicant) 
Attorney Staiti stated that the Applicant is not requesting this Application and would 
like to withdraw. 
A motion was made by Mr. Comeau and seconded by Mr. Mitcheroney to close the 
hearing and no action is taken on this Scenic Way Application. Motion approved 5 -0. 
Next Item on the Agenda - 296 YORK STREET — Review of a proposed Definitive 
Subdivision to create three (3) lots for single - family dwellings (Richard R. Staiti, 
Attorney) 
Attorney Staiti explained that he has gone before the Conservation Commission and has 
received approval and also received comments from PSC and there are still a few areas 
of different opinions. He spoke with the Police Chief a few months ago and signage 
would help in this area. 
Eric Dias stated that he has received the comments from PSC but has not formally 
responded. He discussed a few of the outstanding issues:

PLANNIhIG BOARD 
MINU'fES OF DECEMBER 2, 2015 
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18 - Site Distance — Both intersection and Stopping Sight Distances looking from 
the site driveway to the south are adequate for the measured 85th percentile speed 
Of 30 MPH for northbound York Street traffic. Removal of the rock wall on the 
right side of the driveway is not necessary to maintain these sight lines. 
19 - Test Pits — The Applicant indicates that the system will not be designed with an 
infiltration component and there no test pits will be advanced in this area. (This 
should be a condition of the Approval) — 
PSC states that Test pits should be provided in the stormwater management areas to 
determine groundwater proximity, and soil permeability. A minimum of two deep hole 
tests or soil boring should be provided and should preferable be excavated between 
January 1St and April 15. Further, a monitoring well should be installed and monitored 
monthly between the time of geotechnical testing and the submission of the Definitive 
Plan. 
20 - Grass Swales (as the basin empties toward York Street but in a more controlled 
manner). 
21- The Outlet Pipe from the lower basin — to be deferred to the Conservation 
Commission. 
26 - Fire Flow Test — Chief Doody has directed where the hydrants are to be located 
for the safety of the subdivision. 
27 - Stormwater Management Calculations — to be approved by Stormwater 
Regulations. 
29 - Traffic (working with the Traffic Engineer) regarding the accident data for this 
site. 
Attorney Paul Schneiders stated that he represents the Elms Family and everything has 
worked out very well between his client and the Applicant. The concern regarding the 
well on the property was solved and it was a win, win for both parties. 
The test pits were discussed and Dave Sanderson stated that they should dig one test pit. 
The hearing was continued until December 16, 2015.