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MINUTES

August 27, 2009

Members Present: Mrs. Donna Chisholm, Chairman, Mr. William Limbacher, Vice Chairman, Mr. Robert Vogel, Mr. Donald Walter, Dr. Nico Afanasenko (Associate Member position vacant)

Members Absent: None

Others Present: Ms. Laura Harbottle, Town Planner
See Sign-in List for names of others present at this meeting.

Mrs. Chisholm called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: Mr. Limbacher moved to accept the agenda as written. Mr. Vogel seconded the Motion and the vote was unanimous.

Scenic Road Act Public Hearing - Removal of Trees at #84 Neal Gate St.
Applicant: Town of Scituate

Mr. Michael Breen, Highway & Transfer Station Supervisor, addressed the Board. He stated that there are two town trees located at 84 Neal Gate St. that are in the process of dying and block the view of oncoming traffic while exiting this location. Mr. Breen said he will have to take down the first tree and will decide after that comes down whether the second tree is necessary. The homeowner has agreed to plant new trees a little further back.

MOTION: Mr. Limbacher moved to approve the removal of the first tree at 84 Neal Gate Street and approve the removal of the second tree at the discretion of Mr. Breen. Dr. Afanasenko seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mrs. Chisholm, Mr. Limbacher, Mr. Vogel and Dr. Afanasenko voting. Mr. Walter had not yet arrived to the meeting.

Old Business, New Business, Correspondence, Administrative Items, Updates

MINUTES:
MOTION: Dr. Afanasenko moved to approve the minutes of 5/14/09, 5/28/09, 6/11/09 and 6/25/09. Mr. Limbacher seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mrs. Chisholm, Mr. Limbacher, Mr. Vogel and Dr. Afanasenko voting. Mr. Walter had not yet arrived to the meeting.

ACCOUNTING:
MOTION: Dr. Afanasenko moved to approve the following purchase order. Mr. Limbacher seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mrs. Chisholm, Mr. Limbacher, Mr. Vogel and Dr. Afanasenko voting. Mr. Walter had not yet arrived to the meeting.

1. Bond Printing Co. - $135.95

TOWN PLANNER REPORT:
Ms. Harbottle informed the Board that there are drainage issues regarding the construction of a driveway on Beaver Dam Rd. The driveway has added a lot of pavement and slopes down to a catch basin on Beaver Dam Rd. DPW stated that the drainage in this area is not good. Under the Stormwater Bylaw, this project should have been reviewed. She asked the Board if they would give their approval for her to contact the contractor to request an Engineering Review.

Mr. Walter arrived at the meeting, 7:44PM.

After further discussion, the Board agreed that Ms. Harbottle should send a letter to the contractor and copy DPW.

Form A Plan, 6 Old Country Way - Assessor’s Map 53-4-8
Applicant/Owner: Milton J. & Mary Hallin

Mr. Hallin addressed the Board and stated he is here for a Form A on his property according to the plan submitted. Mr. Limbacher stated that he sees no issues and it meets all the requirements for a Form A.

MOTION: Mr. Limbacher moved to endorse the Form A for 6 Old Country Way. Mr. Vogel seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Site Plan Waiver for six 31 ½” x 40” Informational Signs on ball fields.
Eagle Scout Project – Shane Merritt

Mr. Paul Sharry, Recreation Commission Chairman addressed the Board. He stated that Mr. Merritt was not able to attend the meeting. Mr. Sharry stated that he and Mrs. Jennifer Vitelli, Recreation Director, were interested in placing message boards on town fields to post schedules. They approached Shane Merritt and asked if he would be interested in doing this for an Eagle Scout project. They would only be placing five message boards rather than six. There will be 2 at Central field, 1 at Gates, 1 at Flannery and 1 at the back Soccer/Lacrosse field at the high school.

Mrs. Chisholm asked if they had been to the School Committee. Mr. Sharry responded they had and the School Committee said okay. Ms. Harbottle asked if Mr. Merritt would use plexiglass or a material that would not shatter. Mr. Sharry replied yes.

MOTION: Mr. Limbacher moved to approve the Site Plan Waiver for the construction and installation of the five message boards. Mr. Walter seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Continuation of Public Hearing: Stormwater Regulations (to implement Stormwater Bylaw adopted 3/29/2008)

Ms. Harbottle asked the Board if they have any comments or questions regarding the draft checklist. The Board exchanged comments and made a few suggestions to Ms. Harbottle regarding minor changes to the checklist. The Board stated they liked the checklist and would want to see it distributed with building permit applications.

Ms. Harbottle asked the Board if they had any questions or comments concerning the final draft of the Stormwater Regulations dated 8/4/09. Ms. Harbottle said she had sent a copy the draft Regulations to other departments on August 8th and had not received any comments back. The Board continued discussion on the Regulations and offered suggestions for some minor changes.

MOTION: Dr. Afanasenko moved to approve the 8/4/09 draft of the Stormwater Regulations and the draft Stormwater Bylaw Checklist with the changes made tonight. Mr. Vogel seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Motion to Adjourn: Motion duly Moved by Mr. Walter. Seconded by Mr. Limbacher and voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:47 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Maureen Galvin
Secretary
Planning Board

Dr. Nico Afanasenko, Clerk

Date Approved: