Raynham Planning Board held a regular meeting on Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Raynham Veterans' Memorial Town Hall. Chairman Andrade opened the meeting at 6:01 p. m.
Board members present: Daniel Andrade, Christopher Gallagher, Henry Ellis, Russell Driscoll, Burke Fountain (6:04 p.m.)
Staff present: Marilyn Whalley, Town Planner; Maureen McKenney, Administrative Assistant
6:02 p. m. - Ryan Iron site plan: Draft of the Certificate of Action (COA) for the approved Ryan Iron site plan was received. Mr. Andrade asked if Board members had any comments or questions on the COA. There were none.
Mr. Gallagher moved to grant approval for the Ryan Iron site plan and special permit for parking reduction as requested in accordance with plan dated June 26, 2009, last revised March 5, 2010; second by Mr. Ellis. (Mr. Fountain arrived.)
Mr. Andrade asked Mr. Fountain if he had any comments on the Ryan Iron COA. Mr. Fountain had none.
Mr. Gallagher moved to amend the previous motion and to approve the special permit for parking reduction for Ryan Iron; second by Mr. Ellis; motion to approve passed by unanimous vote.
Mr. Gallagher moved to approve the Ryan Iron site plan as presented in accordance with plan dated June 26, 2009, last revised March 5, 2010; second by Mr. Ellis; motion passed by unanimous vote. The Certificate of Action will be filed with the Town Clerk.
6:06 p. m. - Town Planner update: Mrs. Whalley informed the Board she met this week with Mr. Gallagher regarding the Raynham Housing Authority feasibility study provided by Beals & Thomas, and after reviewing the scope of services, she and Mr. Gallagher determined the feasibility study submitted to the Town was within the scope of services request. She noted she called Beals and Thomas today to ask why the additional parcel of land was not included in the study, and she was told the information presented was what was requested in the scope of services.
Mrs. Whalley informed the Board a letter went out to Town boards and departments asking for any issues or concerns they may have related to completion of King Estates, but there has been no response to date.
Minutes of April 15, and May 6, 2010 were tabled.
Ryan Iron site plan: Letter dated April 22, 2010, from Shane Oates, Sr. Project Manager, Coneco Engineering, requesting a reduction of administrative fees submitted for Ryan Iron site plan was discussed. Mr. Gallagher moved to return two-thirds of the fee submitted in accordance with request made by the April 10, 2010 letter; second by Mr. Ellis; motion passed by unanimous vote.
General Business: Mr. Fountain thanked Mrs. Whalley and Mr. Gallagher for their Town Meeting input.
6:17 p. m. – Joshua Freeman, Bridgewater, MA, appeared before the Board to discuss the idea of partnership between Raynham and the city of Rome. After discussion, Board members agreed the proposal is not within the Board's scope.
6:27 p. m. - Aspen Hollow subdivision (located off North Main Street): Letter, dated May 18, 2010, was received from Mark F. Perron, Owner/Trustee, Brook View Estates Realty Trust, requesting reduction in the road bond being held for Aspen Hollow. Mrs. McKenney informed that the Aspen Hollow project review account needs additional monies before Nitsch Engineering can proceed with as-built review. Mr. Andrade moved to request $500 for Aspen Hollow project review fund; second by Mr. Ellis; motion passed by unanimous vote. Request will be sent to Mr. Perron.
6:28 p. m. - Lincoln Woods subdivision (located off Oak Street): Letter, dated May 11, 2010, was received from William E. Rainey, Registered Land Surveyor, Bridgewater, MA, informing the Board that the concrete bounds have been set at Lincoln Woods. During discussion, it was noted that in a letter dated January 13, 2009, Nitsch Engineering established costs for the bounds and monuments, and the Board had agreed to release the funds when they received confirmation the bounds had been set.
Mr. Gallagher reviewed the accompanying plan. He noted the bounds were set at needed points.
Mr. Fountain stated he was satisfied with the matter. Mr. Andrade asked Mr. Gallagher if he agreed with the bounds and letter. Mr. Gallagher stated he assumed the letter would not be stamped if the work was not done properly. Mr. Fountain moved to release the funds being held for Lincoln Woods per items No. 23 and No. 24, for a total of $16,606; second by Mr. Andrade.
Board members discussed whether or not the 30% contingency for this amount should also be released. Vote was taken and the motion passed three votes in favor (Mr. Fountain, Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Ellis and Mr. Driscoll) and one opposed (Mr. Andrade). Mr. Andrade noted he feels the 30% contingency on the released amount should also have been released as it is tied to those numbers.
6:37 p. m. - Carriage Hill Estates (located off King Street): As-built Review correspondence, dated May 18, 2010, was received from Nitsch Engineering.
Mrs. Whalley informed the Board a meeting was held to discuss the status of Carriage Hill subdivision with Erika Ueberbacher, Roger Stolte, John Schmid, a representative of Norwood Bank, Attorney Shelmerdine and herself present. She noted the bank is taking their responsibility to complete Carriage Hill seriously.
Board members discussed the issue of who owns the roadway in a subdivision when the developer is found in default. After discussion, it was agreed Mr. Fountain will contact Town Counsel Marc Antine to discuss the matter.
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 7:05 p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
Christopher J. Gallagher
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