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12-20-2017 MINUTES
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TOWN OF CANTON PLANNING BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2017 SALAH MEETING ROOM 8oA WASHINGTON STREET 7:00 P.M. TOWN HALL MINUTES Present- Thomas Scully, Chairman Robert Panico, Vice Chairman Michael Mitcheroney, Clerk David McCarthy Patricia McDermott Also Present- Dave Sanderson, Professional Services Corporation Laura Smead, Town Planner Karen Lawlor, Administrative Assistant Chairman Thomas Scully called to order the Planning Board meeting of December 20, 2017 at X7:00 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Panico and seconded by Mr. Mitcheroney to open the public meeting. Motion Approved 5-0. First Item on the Agenda - 2A6 YORK STREET STREET — (RESCISSION of a Residential Three (3) Lot Subdivision on the Petition of Cary Will - (Suzanne Matthews, Attorney) Attorney Matthews introduced herself and explained that she represents Cary Will who has purchased the property. In 2015, this property was approved for a three (3) lot subdivision and the original applicants decided not to move forward. Mr. Will wants to build one (1) single family home. Further, there was an easement which went along with the original Approval of the Subdivision for a water line to the Elms adjacent property. The original agreement between the Smith's and the Elms was not recorded, but Mr. Will has agreed to honor the agreement and will connect the water line. Abutter, Michael Elms of York Street, stated that he supports this rescission and hopes the Board approves it. A motion was made by Mr. Panico and seconded by Mr. Mitcheroney to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Panico and seconded by Ms. McDermott to Accept the Rescission of the three (3) lot subdivision at 296 York Street. Motion Approved 5-0.
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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES December 2o, 2017 Page 2 of S Next Item on the Agenda - 6o DEDHAM STREET (MARIELLA ESTATES) - Discussion re: Lot Release and Bond Establishment (Jay Bullen, Owner; Eric Dias, P.E., President/Owner, Strongpoint Engineering) Eric Dias of Strongpoint Engineering, introduced himself and explained he was before the Board at the last meeting for a Lot Release and at that meeting they were informed that the sewer connection had not been completed. They have revised the plans and have connected Lots 2 & 3 to Oakdale Street. Mr. Podgurski has done the connection and it has been inspected by the Town. An easement will run between Lots 2 & 3 and an ANR Plan was approved to make this revision and correct the lot line. He is now requesting a Release of Lots 2 and 3 and will work out Lot 1 later. They are at the mercy of the Power Company to move the pole in front of Lot 1. Mr. McCarthy stated that he had no objection to this. The Board, Mr. Sanderson and Ms. Smead discussed the Cost -to -Complete with Mr. Dias, which was $324,500 without the connection to Dedham Street. The addition of the connection of $12,000 was added to this (with the Police Detail included), the Bond amount will be $336,500.00 A motion was made by Mr. Panico and seconded by Ms. McDermott to Approve the Cost of the Bond of Mariella Estates of $336,000 with the addition of the Dedham Street Sewer connection. Motion Approved 5-0. A motion was made by Mr. Panico and seconded by Ms. McDermott to Release Lots 2 & 3 of Mariella Estates. Motion Approved 5-0. A motion was made by Mr. Panico and seconded by Ms. McDermott to accept the Minor Modifications to the Plan of Mariella Estates for the Easement between Lots 2 & 3. Motion Approved 5-0. Next Item on the Agenda - STILLWATER ESTATES (off Indian Lane & Industrial Drive) — Petition of Pine Street Realty Corp. — Special Permit and Approval of a Site Plan for a Flexible Definitive 40 -Lot Residential Subdivision Plan located on 92.86 acres. (Paul Brodmerlde, Site Design Professionals, LCC, Engineer) Attorney Schneiders introduced himself, Paul Brodmerkle, and Pat Considine. He explained that they tried to set up a meeting with the abutter and had a long conversation with Chris Toomey and there are two (2) issues that the abutter has with the project: (1) they are afraid that if this emergency access becomes a Town road, they will bear the brunt of complaints from the neighbors. They have been in their location for years and are a freight company; and (2) they are afraid the neighbors will complain if they try to expand their company in the future.