HomeMy Public PortalAboutPB Minutes 1994-08-09 PLANNING BOARD
8/9/94
MINUTES
PRESENT:ALAN CONKLIN, CHAIR; STAN BART; GEORGE WALKER; NATE PULLING;
PAUL HALKIOTIS, TOWN PLANNER; JANET ALBAHARI, SECRETARY
ABSENT:NICK MUTO, VICE CHAIR; TOM YONCE, CLERK
Alan Conklin called the meeting to order at 7 : 04 PM.
Minutes
MOTION:Stan Hart moved to approve the minutes of 7/12/94 as revised.
VOTE: 4-0-0, unanimous .
MOTION: Stan Hart moved to approve the minutes of 7/26/94 .
VOTE: 4-0-0, unanimous .
Public Hearing - Definitive Subdivision Plan - Hegarty, Pershing Lane.
Paul Halkiotis read the legal ad for this hearing which appeared in
both the 7/19/94 and 7/26/94 issues of The Cape Codder.
This plan was originally heard on 7/12/94, but the abuttors were not
notified, so the Plan must be reheard. No abuttors were present at
this hearing.
Paul Halkiotis read correspondence received by the Planning Office
after the 7/12/94 hearing from Robert Canning, Health Agent, dated
8/9/94, addressed to Paul Halkiotis, regarding the Hegarty Subdivision
Plan.
Before endorsement of the Plan, Jill Clark, surveyor from Schofield
Brothers will deliver to the Planning Office a signed Maintenance
Agreement and a Covenant.
Paul Halkiotis recommended that the Board approve the applicant' s
waiver requests as well as the plan.
MOTION: Stan Hart moved that the Planning Board approve the waivers
requested by applicant Lawrence Hegarty for the plan entitled
Definitive Subdivision Plan of Land in Orleans, MA as Prepared for
Lawrence Hegarty, scale 1" = 40 ' , dated May 27, 1994, prepared by
Schofield Brothers . The request was to waive the requirements of the
following sections of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations .
Article II : Submission and Approval of Plan Section E. 1 .a. (17) ; and
Article III : Design Standards, Section D. 1 . Intersections .
In addition, Mr. Hart moved that:
1 . A standard Covenant should be submitted prior to endorsement of
the plan.
2 . A standard maintenance Agreement for the roadway should be
submitted prior to endorsement of the plan
VOTE: 4-0-0, unanimous
ANR Plan Prepared for Ruth Fleck, showing property on Twinings Lane.
Larry Wilcox of Ryder and Wilcox presented this plan to the Board.
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The applicant proposes to change the lot line to provide for land
fronting on Twinings Pond to both lots . The plan appears to comply
with the requirements of the subdivision rules and regulations, and
the Town Planner recommended approval.
MOTION:George Walker moved to approve the ANR Plan entitled, Plan of
Land located in Orleans, MA being a subdivision of Lots 23
+ 24 : as prepared for Ruth M. Fleck (record owner) , scale
1" = 30 ' , dated July 28, 1994, prepared by Ryder and Wilcox.
VOTE: 4-0-0, unanimous .
ANR Plan Prepared for Herbert Whitlock, showing property on Tonset
Road. Larry Wilcox of Ryder and Wilcox presented this plan to the
Board. The applicant proposes to create 1 additional buildable lot
by creating a lot for the existing house and a second lot with the
remaining land. The plan appears to comply with the requirements of
the subdivision rules and regulations, and the Town Planner recommended
approval.
MOTION:Nate Pulling moved that the Board approve the ANR plan entitled:
Plan of Land Located in Orleans, MA, Prepared for Herbert
E. Whitlock (record owner) , dated 7/21/94, Scale: 1" = 40 ' .
VOTE: 4-0-0, unanimous .
Continued Public Hearing for the Definitive Plan prepared for Mildred
Connors (Gerald Quigley was the original applicant) , showing land on
Harbor Road. This hearing is continued from 7/26/94 . Larry Wilcox
of Ryder and Wilcox presented this plan to the Board. Charles E.
Medchill, Water Superintendent, sent Paul Halkiotis, Town Planner,
a memo dated July 20, 1994 regarding the above mentioned subdivision.
In this memo, Mr. Medchill stated that the Water Department will
require installation of a water main at least 6 inches in diameter
and appurtenances . Mr. Wilcox said that he is scheduled to meet with
the Water Commissioners on 8/16/94 to seek a waiver of this requirement.
Paul Halkiotis reported that on 7/28/94, he and Steve Haas, Eagle
Engineering, made a site visit to the above-mentioned property in order
to review the drainage. At that time, Mr. Haas found that a formal
review of the calculations and design of the drainage system was not
necessary because the system of leaching trenches appears to be
adequate.
Since the 7/26/94 hearing, the Planning Office had received
correspondence from:
Bob Canning, Health Agent, to Paul Halkiotis, Town Planner,
Regarding the above-mentioned plan, dated 8/9/94; and
Steve Edwards, Deputy Fire Chief, to Chuck Medchill, dated
8/5/94 .
After discussion, the following motion was made.
MOTION: Stan Hart moved that the Planning Board grant the applicant,
Mildred Connors (formally Gerald Quigley) waivers from the
following requirements of the Subdivision Rules and
Regulation.
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Section 192 - 3 - D - 6 Standards of Adequacy;
Section 192 - 3 - D - 3 Dead End Streets; and
Section 192 - 3 - E - 1 Extension of town water to
Subdivisions
In addition, Stan Hart moved to approve the subdivision plan
being a resubdivision of Lots 18, 19, 20, and 21 situated
in Orleans MA, prepared for Mildred Connors, Scale 1" = 40 ' ,
dated 6/21/94, by Ryder and Wilcox, Inc. , with the conditions
that:
l .municipal water be supplied to Lot 1 and that the water service be
shown on a revised plan prior to Planning Board
endorsement of the plan;
2 .A standard covenant is submitted prior to endorsement of
the plan; and
3 .a standard maintenance agreement shall be submitted prior
to endorsement of the plan.
VOTE: 4-0-0, unanimous .
Planning Board meets with Building Commissioner regarding waiver
request by Rogers and Grey Insurance.
Rogers and Grey Insurance Co. , located in the center of town, 111 Rte
6A, is proposing to expand their parking lot in the rear of their
building. The new parking lot will have 11 spaces .
Orleans Zoning Bylaw Section 164-34 Off Street Parking Regulations
subsection A(3) requires a 10 ' buffer strip/green space area to be
provided as a set back around all parking areas . The applicant is
requesting a waiver of the setback requirement on the west side of
the parking lot. The bylaw allows for the Building Commissioner to
waive the 10 ' setback requirement following consultation with the
Planning Board.
MOTION:George Walker moved that the Board recommend that the Building
Commissioner waive the 10 ' setback requirement of Section
164-34 A(3) , for applicant, Rogers and Grey Insurance.
VOTE: 4-0-0, unanimous .
ANR Plan prepared for Kenneth G. and Cheryl Eisner for property on
Tonset Road. This plan proposes to slightly change the lot line between
Lots lA and 2A. This plan appears to comply with all subdivision rules
and regulations, and the Town Planner recommended approval.
MOTION:Nate Pulling moved that the Board endorse the ANR Plan entitled:
Plan Showing a Redivision of Land in Orleans MA, prepared
for Kenneth G. Eisner and Cheryl Eisner, Scale 1" = 40 ' ,
dated July 19, 1994, by Ryder and Wilcox, Inc.
VOTE: 4-0-0, unanimous .
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Board Business
Planning Board Rules and Regulations.
The Board discussed the Draft Rules and Regulations, dated 7/25/94 .
Paul will make some changes to the draft. He also will speak to Town
Counsel regarding the quorum, and the need (if any) to reference the
State Ethics Laws .
Adjournment.
MOTION:Nate Pulling moved to adjourn.
VOTE: 4-0-0, unanimous .