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11/18/97
MINUTES
A meeting of the Orleans Planning Board was held in Meeting Room A, Orleans Town Hall,
on November 18, 1997. Present were: Chair Alan Conklin; Vice Chair Sims McGrath;
Associate Stan Hart; Highway Manager Bob Bersin; Secretary Janet Albahari. Absent were:
Ron Dilauro and Nate Pulling.
Endorse Definitive Plan and vellum for Smith/Jenks, Cedar Pond Road. Approved
10/14/97.
MOTION: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Stan Hart, the Board voted to
endorse the above-mentioned plan, dated August 19, 1997, and Revised September 2,
1997, scale 1" = 30', prepared by Coastal Engineering.
VOTE: 3-0-0, unanimous.
Discuss release of covenant for Spider Web Lane, off Frost Fish Cove, per request of
Attorney Al Yonce. (Covenant is on a plan entitled, "Subdivision Plan of Land in
Orleans, MA, made for Edward J. Smith et ux [Mary L.], owner, September 17, 1977,
Scale 1" = 40', by Nickerson & Berger, Inc.)
Also present: Attorney Tom Yonce and Mr. Edward Smith.
The Planning Office received a letter from Attorney Al Yonce, addressed to the Planning
Board, dated October 29, 1997. In said letter, Mr. Yonce requested that the Board consider
accepting the installation of two 2-inch water lines in lieu of an 8" water main to service Lots
3 + 4 ( as described in above-mentioned covenant). Mr. Yonce included two draft water line
easements for the Board to review. Bob Bersin indicated that the water easement
descriptions need to be revised. Also included with Attorney Yonce's letter were letters
from Fire Chief Merrill, dated October 8, 1997 and Water Superintendent Chuck. Medchill,
dated November 6, 1997. Neither party had a problem with the water easement proposal.
The condition of the existing road was discussed. The Plan for Spider Web Lane was
approved in 1977. The applicant indicated that he intends to build the road. Regulations in
place in 1977 will have to be followed unless waivers are requested and approved.
MOTION: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Stan Hart, the Board voted to
accept the proposal of the installation of two 2-inch water lines and easements as satisfying
the requirements of the prevailing covenants recorded October 25, 1977, and therefore
satisfying the installation of municipal services as a reasonable alternative.
VOTE: 3-0-0, unanimous.
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Note: This is not a release of covenant. The road still needs to be built. If the applicant
requests any waivers from the regulations guiding road construction, a public hearing will
need to be held.
Approval of Minutes
MOTION: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Alan Conklin, the Board
voted to approve the minutes of 10/28/97.
VOTE: 2-0-1, Stan Hart abstained.
Request of Attorney Falla to update the Board on the Juniper Hill Road construction
project.
Attorney James Falla requested a meeting with the Planning Board in order to update them
on the road construction plans for Juniper Hill Road. Prior to the meeting, drainage
calculations were submitted. The Board has received a status report in the form of a letter
from Chet Lay, Slade Associates, dated October 29, 1997. Bob Bersin would like some
clarification on the drainage calculations. Mr. Falla informed Mr. Bersin that Chet Lay will be
in touch with him. The applicants are scheduled to meet with the Water Commissioners on
11/19/97
Discussion of development ramifications for a 7-acre lot on Cygnet Lane, off Arey's
Lane.
Also present: Tom Miller, perspective buyer.
The Planning Office received a letter from James Trainor, dated November 14, 1997,
requesting time on the 11/18/97 agenda to discuss ramifications of a four-lot subdivision of
property on Cygnet Lane.
Discussion occurred regarding the adequacy of Arey's Lane and Cygnet Lane. No motions
were made regarding this inquiry.
Adjournment
MOTION: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Stan Hart, the Board voted to
adjourn.
VOTE: 3-0-0, unanimous.
Signed: Date:
(Clerk)
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