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8094_PRELIMINARY PLAN- CAMLANN WOOD NORTH ST. REGAL HOMES AND DEV. ++ 1Sc7Hy V re. � 1 h'linQ� a n n �p NO(4+) NomeS S I�Ve �,, 'nevtf Z 021 084 098 US Postal Service Receipt for Certified Mail No Insurance Coverage Provided. 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Z' delivered. p G 0 3.Articl@ Addressed to: 4a Article Number u Z 021 084 098 cc a Ste hen DePalmd Q p 4b. Service Type a Regal. Homes & Dev.. Corp. ❑ Registe ed' � >� Certified � 150 Juniper Ridge Drive ❑ Fxpressllall ` © Insured Feeding Hills , MA 01030 y-' 1 H ❑ R©turn Receipt far Merchandise ❑ COD 7_ at03tj'Cv�ry, 2M VV o 5.Rece ve By:(Print N e) 8.Addressee's Address(Only if requested and fee' paid) b 6. aturo: sseeor 0 2 PS Form 38 , ecember 94 tozss5 sa-a-02zs Domestic Return Receipt UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Postage ge& Mail 111111 Po 8 fees Paid LISPS Permit No.G-10 •Print your name, address, and ZIP Cade in this box • AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 �r ., REVISED 9 Reviewer D. Dachos Date 6/1 /01 Date reed 5/24/01 Dist. Date 5/24/01 Planning Board Meeting Date June 7, 2001 Mandatory Date for final action July 8, 2001 OFFICE OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAN-REVIEW Name of Applicant Regal Homes & Development Address 77 Heywood Avenue, west Springfield, MA ,01089 Address of Property Northerly side of North Street, -Westerly of Nolan Lane Name of Subdivision Caml ann Wood Number of Lots 9 Deposit N.A. Preliminary Plan Content: Statement of interest in land Not signed Location map of site and surroundings O.K. Environmental Study: Relationship to zoning, Master Plan, etc. 0.K. Existing topo,water table, etc. Water table information not provided Impacts of proposed development See proposed waivers Other: Lot survey with existing casements, abutters, zone lines, and existing streets All lots should be included in subdivision Topographic Plan: Existing contours at T intervals 0.K. Environmental elements Tree line and other environmental features should be shown gn plan Proposed streets and lot lines . 0.K. Sewage, water, and drainage O.K. SUBMITTAL SHALL INCLUDE: ONE (I) ORIGINAL AND FOUR (4) COPIES 1 Camlann Wood Prelimina Plan Application Attachment E LIST OF WAIVERS REQUESTED 1. The applicant is proposing to construct a dead end street and cul-de-sac with a total length of 645 ft±. The subdivision regulations § 159-8 E1 requires that "Dead end streets shall not be longer than five hundred (500) feet unless, in the opinion of the Board, a greater length is necessitated by topographic or other local conditions." 2. The applicant is proposing that the street be classified as a "Place". Section 159- 8 B1a defines a "Place" as: 'These streets shall not be over (500) feet in length, unless otherwise allowed by the Board, with no allowance for future extension. A maximum average daily traffic (ADT) of 100 vehicles per day will be allowed for a street to be classified as a place". As stated in the narrative the average daily traffic will be 80 vpd using the subdivision control standards of 10 vpdAot. Also, the proposed roadway will have no allowance for future extension. Therefore the applicant requests a waiver on the length of the dead end street to be considered a "Place". 3. The applicant is proposing to construct sidewalks on only one side of the road. 4. The applicant is proposing to be closer than 300' to the nearest intersection. Section 159-8 A6 requires that an "minimum distance between adjacent parallel streets is three hundred (300) feet at intersections." Due to the proximity of the property to Wilbert Terrace the applicant is proposing 120' + minimum distance between Wilbert Terrace and the proposed "Place". 5. The applicant is proposing to provide a 15' buffer strip along the easterly property line of the property. Section 159-31 c states that a buffer strip not to exceed thirty (30) feet may be required when warranted by drainage or other local conditions. Foresight Land Services Z:Wocurnents\Wpdocs1S1741\Attachment E.doc i TOWN OF AGAWAM :,• � 36 MAIN STREET AGAWA-M, M.ASSACHUSETT5 01001 . Tel. 413 7SS-0400 C G �� 2 PLANNING BOARD r � f 1 June 13, 2001 c Stephen DePalma Regal Homes &Development Corp. 77 Heywood Avenue West Springfield, MA 01089 Dear Mr. DePalma: At its duly called meeting held on June 7, 2001, the Agawam Planning Board voted to approve the Preliminary Plan entitled"Preliminary Subdivision Plan,Camlann Wood,North Street, Agawam, MA"prepared by Foresight Land Services and dated.5-23-01 with the following conditions: the Engineering Department comments dated June 5, 2001 and attached are to be addressed; the lot on corner of the proposed street and North Street that is labeled"to be approved under ANR plan"is to be included in the subdivision; and all forms associated with this filing must be signed by the proper legal authority. If you have any questions,please contact this office at 786-0400, extension 283. Sincerely, b� Dennis B. Hopkins,Acting Chairman AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD DBH:prk cc: Engineering Department Town Clerk File TowN OF AGAWAM 10 INTEROFFICE z � MEMORANDUM mw � To: Planning Board CC: MCC, File From: James T. Daley, P. E. Date: June 5, 2001 Subject: Camlann Wood - Preliminary Subdivision Per your request received on May 24, 2001, we-have reviewed the above referenced plan entitled, "Preliminary Subdivision Plan `Camlann Wood', North Street, Agawam, MA; Applicant: Regal Homes Development Corporation, 77 Heywood Ave, West Springfield, MA 01089; Prepared by: Foresight Land Services, Division of Brown Associates, Inc., Pittsfield, MA 01201, (413) 499-1560; Scale 1"=50', Date: 5-23-01", and we have the following comments: 1.) The applicant is requesting the following waivers: 1.) The maximum allowable length of a dead end street (500 feet) is to be waived to allow for the proposed length of approximately 645 feet. 2.) Despite its length being greater than 500 feet, the proposed street is to be classified as a 'Place". 3.) The sidewalks are to be constructed on one side of the street. 4.) Th9 minimum distance of 300 feet between the proposed intersection and other intersections on North Street is to be waived. 5.) The 15-foot buffer strip along the easterly side of the site is to be allowed. 2.) The Engineering Department has already analyzed the traffic impact of a similar proposal. After reviewing the characteristics of North Street, it was determined that the newly proposed intersection location would not achieve a desirable Stopping Sight distance. However, a miztimum stopping sight distance was achieved. Therefore, considering all the factors, the Engineering Division will accept the proposed intersection location. 4.) The horizontal and vertical location of any utilities in Springfield's easement should be shown. A copy of the proposed plans should be sent to John Yacovone at the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission for their approval. Their address is: PO. Box 995, Springfield, MA 01101-0995. Plans of the Springfield transmission main can be obtained from fun Buckley of the Engineering Department at Springfield City Hall Annex. Depth and stations of all water mains along the right of way shouid'be shown. J 5.) The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has the right to close off any utilities at the water transmission line. Therefore, lot number 4b does not have the same rights as a typical lot. 6.) The location-of the existing water and sewer stubs from North Street are approximately 50 feet to the east of the proposed entrance. In order to tie into these correctly, water and sewer easements may be required in the first lot on the east side of the subdivision. 8.) The test pit locations and the existing water table are not shown. 9.) The drain, sewer, and water lines should not be located in the tree belt, under any proposed sidewalks, or close to any gas or electric lines. These should all be located within the proposed street line. 10.) The proposed grades should be added at 2 foot intervals. We cannot make recommendations on grading until proposed grades are added. 11.) The Form Band Statement of Interest are not signed. 12.) The locus plan needs a circle, arrow or star, etc. indicating the exact location of. site. 14.) The proposed sidewalk is shown going straight into North Street. For the definitive plan, a more appropriate entrance/exit to the sidewalk will be required (see Town Standard for handicap ramps). 15.) For the definitive plan, a drainage permit will be required. Also, drainage calculations showing the pre and post construction runoff for the 2, 10, and 100 year storms, will be required. Zames erely, Sincerely, T. Daley, P.E. Michael C. Chase, E.I.T. Town Engineer Civil Engineer I h:l engineerlsubdivlcam1_16.wpd TowN OF AGAWAM MEMORANDUM 1 To: Planning Board CC: File From: Michael C. Chase, E.I.T. Date: January 17, 2002 Subject: Camlann Wood - Preliminary Plan Per your request, we have reviewed the plan entitled, "Preliminary Plan "Camlann Wood", North Street, Agawam, MA; Applicant: Regal Homes Development Corporation, 77 Heywood Ave, West Springfield, MA 01089; Prepared by: Foresight Land Services, 1496 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201, (413) 499-1560; Scale 1"=50', Date: 5-23-01", and we have the following comment: 1.) Since the Preliminary Plan was submitted, the Definitive Subdivision plans have been revised several times. Therefore, it seems unnecessary to require the Preliminary Plan to be updated. This plan is ready for the board's signatures. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our division. Ymely, Sincerely,T. Daley, P.E. Michael C. Chase, E.I.T. Town Engineer Civil Engineer II hAengineerlsubdivlcasnl 23.wpd MEMO TO: Engineering Department FROM: Planning Board DATE: December 4, 2001 SUBJECT: Preliminary Plans - Mylars - Sunnyside Corp,North West Street and Camlann Wood, North Street Attached are mylars of the Preliminary Plans for both the Sunnyside Corp. on North West Street and Camlann Wood on North Street. Please review these plans to be sure they are ready for the Board's signatures. Thank you. DSD:pre 0 0 TOWN OF AGAWAM INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Planning Board CC: MCC, File From: James T. Daley, P. E. Date: June 5, 2001 Subject: Camlann Wood - Preliminary Subdivision Per your request received on May 24, 2001, we have reviewed the above referenced plan entitled, "Preliminary Subdivision Plan `Camlann Wood', North Street, Agawam, MA; Applicant: Regal Homes Development Corporation, 77 Heywood Ave, West Springfield, MA 01089; Prepared by: Foresight Land Services, Division of Brown Associates, Inc., Pittsfield, MA 01201, (413) 499-1560; Scale 1"=50', Date: 5-23-01", and we have the following comments: 1.) The applicant is requesting the following waivers: 1.) The maximum allowable length of a dead end street (500 feet) is to be waived to allow for the proposed length of approximately 645 feet. 2.) Despite its length being greater than 500 feet, the proposed street is to be classified as a "Place". 3.) The sidewalks are to be constructed on one side of the street. 4.) Thp minimum distance of 300 feet between the proposed intersection and other intersections on North Street is to be waived. 5.) The 15-foot buffer strip along the easterly side of the site is to be allowed. 2.) The Engineering Department has already analyzed the traffic impact of a similar proposal. After reviewing the characteristics of North Street, it was determined that the newly proposed intersection location would not achieve a desirable Stopping Sight distance. However, a minimum stopping sight distance was achieved. Therefore, considering all the factors, the Engineering Division will accept the proposed intersection location. 4.) The horizontal and vertical location of any utilities in Springfield's easement should be shown. A copy of the proposed plans should be sent to John Yacovone at the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission for their approval. Their address is: P 0. Box 995, Springfield, MA 01101-0995. Plans of the Springfield transmission main can be obtained from Jim Buckley of the Engineering Department at Springfield City Hall Annex. Depth and stations of all water mains along the right of way should'be shown. 5.) The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has the right to close off any utilities at the water transmission line. Therefore, lot number 0 does not have the same rights as a typical lot. 6.) The location of the existing water and sewer stubs from North Street are approximately 50 feet to the east of the proposed entrance. In order to tie into these correctly, water and sewer easements may be required in the first lot on the east side of the subdivision. 8.) The test pit locations and the existing water table are not shown. 9.) The drain, sewer, and water lines should not be located in the tree belt, under any proposed sidewalks, or close to any gas or electric lines. These should all be located within the proposed street line. 10.) The proposed grades should be added at 2 foot intervals. We cannot make recommendations on grading until proposed grades are added. 11.) The Form Band Statement of Interest are not signed. 12.) The locus plan needs a circle, arrow or star, etc. indicating the exact location of site. 14.) The proposed sidewalk is shown going straight into North Street. For the definitive plan, a more appropriate entrance/exit to the sidewalk will be required (see Town Standard for handicap ramps). 15.) For the definitive plan, a drainage permit will be required. Also, drainage calculations showing the pre and post construction runoff for the 2, 10, and 100 year storms, will be required. Sin erely, Sincerely, .47 ames T. llaley, P.E. Michael C. Chase, E.I.T. Town Engineer Civil Engineer I h:1engineerlsubdivlcam1_l6.wpd V � Aar r o rOWN OF AGAWAM t� 36 N[A1N STREET AGAWAM. MASSACHUSETTS 01001 Tel. }i -750.0400 PLANNING BOARD May 31, 2001 Dear Abutter: Regal Homes and Development Corp. has submitted to the Town of Agawam, a Preliminary Subdivision Plan for"Camlann Wood". The Preliminary Plan shows the creation of 8 lots on approximately 9 acres of land located on the northerly side of North Street, westerly of Nolan Lane. The Planning Board will be reviewing this Preliminary Plan at their meeting on June 7, 2001 which will be held in the Faolin Peirce Community Room, Agawam Police Station, 681 Springfield Street. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM and you may contact this office at 786-0400, extension 245 if you have any questions. Sincerely, ELA--,L,� ASS Charles R. Calabrese, Chairman AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD CRC/DSD:prk AQ� "roWN of AGALWAM 36 ,MAIN STREET AGAWANI, MASSACHUSETTS 01001 Tel. =1]a7g6.0400 oRT�fl Mph~ MEMO T0: Engineering Department FROM: Planning Board DATE: May 24, 2001 SUBJECT: Preliminary Plan - Camlann Wood -North Street- Regal Homes &DeveIopment Corporation Please review and comment on the attached Preliminary Plan for Camlann Wood, on North Street, prior to the Board's June 7' meeting.' Thank you. Attachment f { i MAY 2 4 2001 PLANTONQ �jr�l !� APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PLAN APPROVAL May 241h 12001 Submitted as per"Subdivision of Land Chapter 159"from the code of the Town of Agawam dated through Amendments made and approved March 19, 2001. 0 -J o Applicant: Regal Homes & Development Corporation 77 Heywood Avenue West Springfield, MA 01089 Engineer, Surveyor, Planner: Foresight Land Services 1496 West Housatonic Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 FORESIGHT LAND SERVICES ENGINEERING •SURVEYING •PLANNING Division of Brown Associates, Inc. Y 7,379-2 Nt • r s; Rl IAA CD . _� - > lei A►�� Cav�� � . . •, � �c� 1�LOy ` y t. . V 1 CD Regal Homes & Development Corporation 77 Heywood Avenue West Springfield, MA 01089 (413) 786-0400 May 24, 2001 Agawam Planning Board Agawam Town Hall 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 RE: Preliminary Plan Approval Form B Property of Springfield Swiss Club, Inc. North Street Agawam, MA Dear Members of the Board: I am submitting to you this Application for Preliminary Plan Approval in accordance to the Agawam Subdivision Control Law and the Agawam Planning Board's Rules and Regulations Covering the Subdivision of Land. Please call if you have any questions in this regard. I look forward to working with the Board to present this project. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Very truly yours, Ca�� Stephe A. De ma Camlann Wood Preliminary_Plan_Application TABLE OF CONTENTS Assessors Map #F13, Block 4, Lot 1 Application Form V"for preliminary approval. Filing Fee (copy of check) Statement of Interest Attachment A .................................. Copy of Letter of Intent Attachment B .................................. Attested Property Deed and Deed of City of Springfield Land Bisecting the Subject Property. Attachment C ................................. Project Narrative & Environmental Summary Attachment D .................................. Site Photographs Attachment E .................................. Requested Waivers Attachment F .................................. F— 1: USGS Location Map, West Springfield Quad 1996 F—2: Hampden County Soils Map, Sheet#32, 1988 F—3: Estimated Habitat Map, W. Springfield Quad October 1, 1999 through December 31, 2001 F —4: Floodplain Map, Panel #250133 0001 A, Attachment G .................... Plans Prepared by Foresight Land Services entitled "Preliminary Subdivision Plan, Camlann Wood,North Street, Agawam MA. Applicant Regal Homes &Development Corporation." dated May 23, 2001. (One original Mylar and four copies). Foresight Land Services Z:ldocuments\Wpdocs\S 17411Toc.doc P AC'A�1J pAA ASSESSOR LOi3 BUCK 4 LOT 1 SAP� f21�gc' SpftINGFIEV') swiss CLOS N y � t M 3 a 8 w PARr OF 356 s0 1 N 2469, 301 _ SpR�� �T to9'43 r . , ff IL� lg6.4 7 N N � � Q !.9 L�'J 0 Q ! - N r N * 20 0 _ 9 AG 21020 Io M x a L J Q SWISS Gl D8 x FIELD � f SPR1N6 ,.� 2-1 , a I 22010 ; NJ 150 TOWN OF WAM 2 0 36155 S° 21Q i65 1 �1 Ix5�9 100 05/15/2001 09:20 TOW Qr AGAWAM � 141349`_13307 NO.364 902 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAN FILE ONE COMPLETED FORM WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND A COPY WITH THE TOWN CLERK IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION III-B AGA,WAM May 24 , . . . . To the Planning Board : The undersigned herewith submits the accompanying Definitive Plan of property located in the Town of Agawam for approval as a subdivision under the requirements of the Subdivision Control Law and the Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land of the Planning Board in the Town of Agawam. 1 . Name of Applicant , , Re�;j Homes &.Aevelopment.Corporation. _ . . . Address , • , , 77,Heywood Avenue,! West Springfield, MA_ �010$4. . . . . I 2. Name of Engineer or Surveyor John M.. . .Campett: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . o Address . 14?6 West Housatonic Street: Pittsfield, .MA 01201_ • . . . . ! f • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . Deed of Property Recorded in ,Hamden County . . . . . . . . Registry of Deeds Book 6 _ A309. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page . . . . _ 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . Location and Description of Property : (Attached sheet ) . 5 .' A list of the documents included in this application shall accompany notice to the Town Clerk. Documents required to be submitted with this notice : a . Notarized statement of interest in the lard. i b. Environmental study. C. Plans and specifications . d . Statement of time-development sequence e . Plan of sequence of development. f . Town-Development relationship study. g . Reports of test borings , etc. Your attention is directed to Section III , B . S of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations requiring the posting of a bond or recording of a covenant BEFORE approval can be given . Signature of owne . . . . Address . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i i 05/15/2001 09:20 TOWN IDAGAWAM 3 141349`_13307 NO.364 903 Agawam Planning Board STATEMENT OF INTEREST Date The petitioner certifies that he is the authorized representative of the owner of all lands contained N within the description of the subject petition and � that he has option to purchase such lands , w G_ Re : Agawam Planning Board -Case No. . 0 Sprin d Sw' b, Inc. BY: {Name} John J. Fedier, President 77_-FSZ1.g s StrPPY i (Address) West Springfield, MA 01089 i COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ! !UMPDEN s s D at e There personall appeared before me, on the above date, t o e m known to be the person described in and who executed the Po ding document, I Notary Publi My c iesion expires 1 FORESIGHTto3h LAND SER VICES Robert E. Hoogs ENGINEERING * SURVEY11VO • PLANNING Jahn M. Competti. PLS Division of Brown Associates, Inc. Cary J. Fix,PLS +. * Jeffrey F Collingwood, PLS. Marc. S. Volk John F. Cysz. PE Steven A. Mack 1947-1999 May 24, 2001 Agawam Town Hall Clerk's Office 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Dear Clerk: This is to serve notice that on this date we have filed a Preliminary Subdivision plan with the Planning Board. Enclosed is a Form 'B" Application with pertinent details of location and owner. Sincerely, FORESIGHT LAND SERVICES John M. Campetti, PLS Principal Land Surveyor Vice President JMCllac Enclosure ATTACHMENT A Professionals Registered in Massachusetts, New York*, Connecticut+ & Vermonto Foresight Building • 1496 West Housatonic Street • Pittsfield,MA 01201 • Tel(413)499-1560 •Fax (413)499-3307 South County Tel (413)528-8622 • Conn. Valley Tel(413) 736-4601 email:info@foresightland.com • website: www.foresightland. com O71 21 KNOW ALL 10Y BY TM 9E PRESt:NTS that We, J OHN J, FEDTER, JOHANNA FEDIER and HERIMAN KANT, Trustees of SPHINOPIELD SWISS CLUB, of Agawam, 1{8mprlrn County,Mawal+umity, x;»>�eg xata�etrdrat�c x pod x �raat to SPRINGFJELD SWISS CLLM INC. , r+ IMaeaachuaetta corporation with a principal place of business ;t 69A HDrth Street. Agawam, in said County, x9tx vjL4 quttrlsW MtjmsnWkxkx&kK A certain tract of land situate in Agawam In aatd County, and bounded and described an follows: BROWNING at the southwest. rorncr• thereof nt a stone highway bound on the Northcrly tine of North Street mrid running thence NORTH Zyo 9' EAST thirteen hundred and thirteen And rorty-two one-hundredths (1313.42) Peet by land of J. S. Smith and the Central New England Ratlruad Company to a stone monument; therine on the same course eighteen and ninety-six one-hundredthn (18.96) frr:t to the center of the "Old Veep Gutter Road" so cailrd, but now abandoned as a public way; thr•nae EASTERLY along said Road three hundred (300) feet to a stone bound; thence SO[JT}I 250 Wr:gT about thirteen hundred twenty-five (1325) feet by land now or form"rly or Kenry Oreening and FL-tty Greeni to a stone ,bound at North Street; 'thencr• NORTH 700 WEST two hundred ten (210 feet; along said street t,o a :+tone highway bound; thence SOUTH 80 16, WEST one hundred eleven and ''fifty-two one-hundredths (111:52) feet along said street to the mace. of begtnn1nn. Containing nine (9) acres more ar lean. Subject to poartible rights or the American Tel , & Tel. Co. Being thr same prvmjaea conveyed to us as Trustees of Spring- field $visa Club by deed of Herta Weber dated Junw 5 1917, and recorded in Hampden County Reglytry of Deeds, bnok 9A5, Page 66. TH JX TS NO MONETARY CON31DERATTON MR THfS TRANSFER, W ' Q Naseuu d as a taalyd inatrumaet thiG 16th da A rr9t, 19 76, A 0111 a Fed?rr 1941 19nu manmralt4 ai AtamukawtLs Hampden, Aug+,st 16, 19 T6. -men personally►vormcd rho above named JOHN J. Fx.wEF, .TOHANNA FZD1KR and }i11 MAN HAN 1 and airLowledirrd the tarrao.n5:n►teu1vwnt t6 ho tbc_ !nt aes sad 4ftnd.or Sprin f 1 e l d Sw 1 s s CIub, RECEIVEDJeAn ��croix NMsrrlr!l1r� AU G;171976 m 9776 �'? 0 `r-I Mr seenlal.0 waY4es Apr i 1- 19, s 79. A TRUE P ,�'*�'"""" . =;ORfl�cD IN .: �� NAWDE},i t,;;':F: Y [,}:-A;STRY OF DEEDS AND IT IS SO GERTIFIEO BOOK �-3� PAGE �2 ATTEST; REGISTER conally ap cared tL-C abnve-named James NzL•le and ncknornledged the foregoing instrument to be his free act and de before me, Carlos B. Ellis, Jr. Notary Public— commission expires March 27 1935, t; Rec'd Nov, 19, 190 and Reg'd from the original Doc. Pf"O Trs.Spd.Beisf Club Knorr all Men by theme Preerntp that le, Henry Boland, Berthold Hediges, to and Henry Fer.sler, being c-ll of the members of tho Board of Trustees of the Inhab.of Spd. Springfield Srir,s Club located in Agawam, Hampden County, Kassachusette for i consideration paid, grant to the City of Springfield, a municipal corporation SEE In said county, said city purchasing by virtue of the authority granted by B IU1 2L P-2 chapter 317 of the Acts passed by the legislature of said commonwealth in the L year 1906, and acting by its board of water commissioners, said board having , been duly authorized theret* by vote of the city council of raid city with WARRANTY COVViANTS the loud in raid torn of Agawam in Hampden County, Massa- chusetts bounded and described vs follows: Beginning at an iron pipe set in , the ground at the Southr•esterly corner of the parcel to be described, said r point being the Southeasterly corner of parcel 1108 as described in Pipe € Line .Taking by the City of Springfield and recorded in Hampden County Registry ! of Decde Book 1377, Pole 10; thence running S. 63* 14' E. three hundred one and thirty nine one hundredths (301.39) feet across land of the grantors to 4 an iron ripe set in the ground at the Southeasterly corner of this parcel; fr� thence N. 140 37' Q one hundred tr.•o and menty eight one hundredths (102.28) feet by land nov of the City of Springfield, formerly of one Mary Sulbroski, •'•r to an iron pipe set in the ground at the Northeasterly corner of this parcel; thence running N. 63" 14' W. three hundred and seventy Y nine one hundredths (300.79) feet acrese land of the grantors to an iron pipe set in the ground a the Northrestcr]y corner of thiP parcel; thence S, 14" 571 W. one hundred two and eirrhteen one hundredths (102.18) feet by. land now of the City of Spring- field, formerly of one John C. Robinson, to the point of beginning; said par- f � ¢ eel •containing cix hundred ninety-one one thouenndthe (0.691) of an acre more � i or less and being pn.rcel #109 as described by "Pipe Line Taking" of the City E ¢ of Springfield and recorded in Hampden Cnumty Regiatry of Deeds, Book 1377, Page 10. Being part of the premieeF conveyed to the Springfield Swiss Club by A deed of Berta Weber, dated June 5, 1917; and recorded in Hampden County Regis try of Deeds, Book 985, Page 68. Reserving the right to cross and recross said land at will until nuch time or times as either party shall substitute for such right to cross and recrocs, definite street croacing or other crossi ge location Dr locutions, which, when accepted by both parties hereto shall be ! a full raiver of the right`to cross and recross at will. Any streets or riy i i of way so located or laid out may be public or private rights of wry, but mu t z' be at a grade to allow for substantially the same amount to cover over the pipe as exists at the present time, and no use hereunder eh&ll prevent the i City from closing from time to time any right of way herein reserved, and no use of the oremises shall ever be exercised so as to prevent said City from the proper use, maintenance and repair of the .rater pipes running through said land. Witness our handy- and sU is this thirteenth day of October 1928. V _+ Joseph Fedier } Henry Boland &Seal =! to all )) Berthold Hediger &Seal " Henry Feasler &Seal `. The Conur'Anrealth of M ehur.etts Ha-.pden or. November 14 1928. an person-i 1233 i ' ally app@area the abov amed Henry Soland, Berthold Hediges, ul�lrHenry Fese- ler and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be their free act and deed, i r before me, 1 }.� Carlos S..Ellis, Jr. Notary Public-- MY commission expires March 27, 1935. i Springfield, Mars. 192_ Ca ` G , Copy of the By Lams of Springfield Saks Club, in � retard to buying or selling Real Ectnte. I. No Real Estate can be bought or f; sold by the CIub rithout'the consent by vote of two thirds of all members pre- sent and in good standing taken on a General - or Special Meeting called for ` it this purpose. II. After the vote is taken to buy or cell Real Estate the Trustee j, shall have full paver to sign all legal papers such as deeds u.e.o. and their ) , eignature shall be abeolutly binding. A vote was taken and "vet an a Special j i � L'eeting held on May 19, 1948 to sell to the City of Springfield a, tract of Load 1 100 feet x 300 feet more or leer for the purpose of laying their roster main. Tht above is a true copy of the By Lnp,s and Minutes from the Springfield Saie Club. Trustees H.Soland ) Joseoh Fedier corresp.Sec. 4 } H.FeGsler roorate seal of Schweizer Verein) 4 1 �B.Hediger Rec'd' Hov. 19, 1928 and Regld from the original Doc. 25085 James Alliano and Dorothy Aliano (husband and wife) of Bristol, in the James Aliano do State of Connecticut for confide r_tion paid, grant to Joseph Esposito (un_ to ! carried) of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts with QUITCLAIM COVENAnT9 the land Joeepb Esposito It in said East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. hereinafter described. Four certain parcels of land with the buildings thereon situated on Donald Avenue, East WLongmeadon, Massachusetts and being Lots J662; #663; #664; 1665 as shown on EL Plan of Lots at Peeowsic Park belo:igi.,r to Jacob W. Wilbur said Plan being made by A. L. Eliott, Surveyor, dated Nov. 1, 1916 and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book of Plana A Page 62 to which Plan and the re.. cord thereof reference is. bereby made for a more particular description. Subject to a mort,.ge in the sum of 01,000.00 held by the Springfield Institu- J tion for Savings. Subject to restrictions. Also hots #739; #740; and #741 1 3.e shorm on a Plan of Lots at Pecowsic Pork and eituated on Kingman Street, East Longmeadow, Massachusetts mild Plan being recorded in Han pdon County Re gistry of Deeds in Book of Plans A P;.qe 5Z to which Plans and the record thereof reference is hereby made for a mare particular description. Subject to restrictions of record. I, Jemea Aliano (husband) and I Dorothy Aliano (rife) husband rife of Raid Srentor release to said grantee- all rights of tenancy by the curtest' dower and homestead and other interests therein. ' isitness our hands and seals this 25th day of September 1928, r Horrard T. Mather Junes Aliano &Seal Janes T. Lather Dorothy Aliano &Seal F r she Coanonwealth of State Connecticut Driatol as. September 25 1928. Then personally appeored the above-named Jamce Aliano and Dorothy Aliano and aa- j , knorrlcdged the foregoing Lnstrument to be their free act and deral, before me, Jamer.T.l.sther Notary Public (L.S.) My commission expires Feb 1 Li33 State of Connecticut, Hnrtford County or. I, Lucius P. Fuller, Clerk of the • County of H_rttord and of the Superior Court of enid State within and for '( 0 • Camlann Wood _ Preliminary Plan Application Attachment C NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION/ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMARY Introduction The applicant, Regal Homes & Development Corporation is proposing to develop an 8.5± acre parcel. The subject property is located on the northerly side of North Street between and across from Ridgeway Drive and Wilbert Terrace. The applicant is proposing 8 lots requiring Definitive Plan Approval. Existing Conditions The subject property lies within the Residence A-2 and the Agriculture Zoning Districts. The southern-most portion of the property, (approximately 1.4 acres fronting on North Street) is located in the A-2 zone and the remaining 7.1± acres (northern portion of property) is located in the Agriculture District. Soils for the property are shown to consist of Agawam (--90% of the proposed property) and Merrimack (--10% of the proposed property) soils, gentle to moderately sloping, determined from the Soil Survey of Hampden County Ma, Central Part, United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service. (See attachment F-2.) These soils generally conform to the following characteristics: Table 1 — Soils Summary Agawam A Merrimack C Hydrologic B A Soils Group Slopes 0-3% 8-15% Permeability Moderately Rapid/Rapid Moderately Rapid/Rapid A portion of the site is bisected by property owned by the City of Springfield. This property is utilized as a water supply connection for the Springfield Water Works. The owner, Springfield Swiss Club, Inc., has a deeded right to cross and recross this property. (See attachment B) There are no estimated habitats of rare wildlife or certified vernal pools located on the property as determined from Massachusetts Natural Heritage Atlas dated October 1, 1999 through December 31, 2001 . (see attachment F-3). Foresight Land Services Page 1 Z:W ocuments\Wpdocs151741\Narrative.doc 0 • Camlann Wood __ __ Preliminary Plan Application There are no visible areas regulated by the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. c. 131, § 40 within 100 ft of the proposed development. The property is not located within the 100 year floodplain as per Agawam Flood Insurance Rate Map (see exhibit F-4). Subject property lies within zone "C". Zone "C" is defined as areas of minimal flooding (see exhibit F4). Proposed Conditions The applicant is proposing to construct a new 645' ± dead end road with a cul-de-sac and the creation of 8 new building lots. The lots will conform to the required zoning density regulations as per Table 2. Zoning Requirements The dimensional requirements for the proposed development from the "zoning chapter 180" from the code of the town of Agawam-May 1999 are shown in the following table: Table 2 Zone A-2 Zone Agriculture Provided Height 2 Ys stories (35') 2 '/s stories(35') 2 Y2 stories (35') Regulations (Principal Building) Setback Requirements Streetline 30'(principal building) 35'(dwellings) 35, 25'(principal building 25' (corner lot) corner lot) Side Yard 15'(principal building) 15'(principal building) 15' Rear Yard 20' (principal building) 20'(principal building) 20' Lot Size Frontage 110 ft 120 ft. 120 ft. min. Area 15,000 s.f. 20,000 s_f. 20,000 sf. min Lot Coverage <40% (principal building) NIA <40% Foresight Land Services Page 2 ZAdoeuments%W pdocslS 17411Narrative.doc • i Camlann Wood PreliminaEy Plan Application Street Classification Due to the small number of lots and fact that the development is not proposed to be extended in the future, the applicant is requesting that the road be considered a "Place." As per the subdivision regulations the development, if considered a "Place," will generate approximately 80 vehicles per day and will have no through traffic. As per the subdivision regulations for classification of the street as a "Place", the following street design standards are noted: Table 3: Average Type Right Pavement Minimum Maximum Sidewalk Tree Minimum Design Stopping Daily of of Width Radius of Grade Width Belt Length Speed Distance Traffic Street Way (feet) Curvature (percent) (feet) Width Vertical (mph) (feet) (number Width (feet) (feet) Curve of (feel) vehicles 0-100 Place 46 26 150 10 5 5 Based on 20 110 safe stopping, sight distances and satisfactory curb drainage Utilities Utilities for the proposed development will be tied into the municipal utilities located on North Street. The proposed sewer will service lots 1-3 and 5-8. Lot four will be sewered with an onsite subsurface sewage absorption system (septic system). The proposed sewer main & laterals will be designed and constructed in conformance with the Towns sewer ordinances. The proposed water main will connect to the existing 12" main in North Street. A fire hydrant will be located at Sta. 15+50 ±. The water service will be designed and constructed in conformance with the Towns water system ordinance. Drainage will be collected in a series of catch basins and piped to an area reserved for a storm drainage detention/retention basin. This area will be located on the northerly Foresight Land Services Page 3 Z:ldocumentslWpdocslS 17411Narrative.doc Camlann Wood Preliminary Plan Application portion of lot 5. The drainage will be designed so as to create no net increase in stormwater runoff for the 2, 10, 25 and 100 year storm events. Piped drainage systems will be designed to handle the 10 year storm. Gas service and electric service will be located as per plans and will be coordinated and installed in accordance with the Town bylaw and as per the individual utility companies requirements. Conclusion The proposed development will conform to the Town of Agawam Zoning Regulations and Subdivision control law (with the exception of 5 minor waivers requested). Environmental Impacts due to the proposal will be minimal due to the fact that there are no areas of environmental concern on the property, and the drainage system will be designed to match existing peak flow rates leaving the site. Utilities for the proposed development will be accessed from the existing municipal utilities located in North Street and will be designed to conform to Town specifications. Foresight Land Services Page 4 Z:\documents\Wpdocs\S1741\Narrative.doc ' 4 t r .,r t,n • � i `R. ' ,'rai-- yid �'=•- � r e � r• '�:. 9 . 5, ''-z'-� - sir '1�• t'' `✓ x ti ,.� ,.� _ � yr. t`r �:• .'r"�; _ ,i i� i a , i - 1' •�I F V It ,-? r 'i NET i. Ai• 1• ��ri�f 1•�.`' .•�1r_♦ 40-w 66 Ir . - s Existing conditions located near the proposed Drainage Easement on Proposed Lot 5 3 1 Looking Westerly along City of Springfield land, Proposed Lot 4b on the right. ATTACHMENT D Ca_mlann Wood Preliminary Plan Application Attachment E LIST OF WAIVERS REQUESTED 1. The applicant is proposing to construct a dead end street and cul-de-sac with a total length of 645 ft +. The subdivision regulations § 159-8 E1 requires that "Dead end streets shall not be longer than five hundred (500) feet unless, in the opinion of the Board, a greater length is necessitated by topographic or other local conditions." 2. The applicant is proposing that the street be classified as a "Place". Section 159- 8 B1a defines a "Place" as: "These streets shall not be over (500) feet in length, unless otherwise allowed by the Board, with no allowance for future extension. A maximum average daily traffic (ADT) of 100 vehicles per day will be allowed for a street to be classified as a place". As stated in the narrative the average daily traffic will be 80 vpd using the subdivision control standards of 10 vpollot. Also, the proposed roadway will have no allowance for future extension. Therefore the applicant requests a waiver on the length of the dead end street to be considered a "Place". 3. The applicant is proposing to construct sidewalks on only one side of the road. 4. The applicant is proposing to be closer than 300' to the nearest intersection. Section 159-8 A6 requires that an "minimum distance between adjacent parallel streets is three hundred (300) feet at intersections." Due to the proximity of the property to Wilbert Terrace the applicant is proposing 120' + minimum distance between Wilbert Terrace and the proposed "Place". 5. The applicant is proposing to provide a 15' buffer strip along the easterly property line of the property. Section 159-31 c states that a buffer strip not to exceed thirty (30) feet may be required when warranted by drainage or other local conditions. Foresight Land Services Z:WocumentsMpdoWS1741\Attachment E,doc UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL ' r.. NVA ir ~'tom! ' �11't`l \ IDS �l .1,._'• i.t" � �Li1'z,l T �''�•L..-�S��YI �ir�\i�\ /' r, xwo ij r�7�:''�`r��,f ��, � \t`aj�`���yyy'''ryyy��� ���- I'/l�fA J•i��,, \t��'� ��// ,. PC 1.. � ' 1 FORESIGHT • '• .. North 1496 West Housatonic Strect Subdivision CaFnIann Wood Regal • i Development Corporation HAMPDEN �I�n"Y.'✓!� + _yii� �. Z t i`�•'}'y t;,t41� t'^� Qh.• ;yy+e• f Of �Jt�•}4+"r ..�k;T i �� ;- you' r�.� _„ {�?�•' Y ! �J,•L.��'.✓ Y ��_r 'f��\�r•H� � 'rTI� �f�, •• Asa_. -I�' -�+y�"''l�,�t� /~yi..• _ �4 fl• � �S` � y /. � �W+.r��"ter �I '.A.• "•� #f'•' ":.A Of Vim+ EXHIBITNj HAMPDEN FORESIGHT1988 r SERVICES 1496 West Housatonic Su-cet Preliminary Subdivision .. 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EXHIBIT F 3 FORESIGHT LAND SERVICES WEST SPRINGFIELD QUAD ENGINEERING•SURVMNG•PLANNING OCI'OBER 1, 1999 THROUGH DECEMBER31.200I 14%Neal Houswonic Suat North Street Pittsfield,MA 01201 Preliminary Subdivision Camlann Wood Regal Homes&Development Corporation Agawam, MA F� NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM ® NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM Robinson State Park AREA NOT INCLUDED FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP TOWN OF AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS HAMPDEN COUNTY COMMUNITT-PAKEL NUMBER 250133 0001 A LOCUS � PAGE 1 OF 2 ME MAP INDEX FOR PACES NOT 1R+NTEo1 EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 1078 Foresight Land Services 13roQk U.S.DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT JFEDERAL INSURANCE AQyjNISTRnT;ON 1 r r 20 APPROXIMATE SCALE 804 0 800FEET EXHIBIT F-4 FORESIGHT LAND SERVICES FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP ENGINEERING-SURVEYING-PLANNING Panel No. 250133 0001 A,February 1, 1978 1496 Nest Housatonic Street Pittsfield,MA 01201 NEW PRELIMINARY PLAN SUBMITTED MAY 24, 2001 9 0 TOWN OF AGAWAM INTEROFFICE s� m �1 MEMORANDUM To: Planning Board CC: MCC, File From: James T. Daley, P. E. Date: April 20, 2000 Subject: Camlann Wood - Preliminary Subdivision Per your request received on April, 18, 2000, we have reviewed the preliminary subdivision plan entitled, "Camlann Wood; Agawam, Massachusetts; For: Regal Homes & Development, 150 Juniper Ridge, Feeding Hills, Mass; By: D.L.Bean, Inc., 40 School Street, Westfield, MA; Date: Sept. 7, 1999; Rev: 4-17-2000; Scale: 1"=50"', and we have the following comments: 1.) Since this proposal is similar to the previous one, we would like to attach our comments from our previous review to this memo. 2.) Survey data of the topography around the intersection with North Street should be provided. The drainage system or topography may need to be modified to prevent puddling in this area. 3.) The horizontal and vertical location of any utilities in Springfield's easement should be shown. A copy of the revised plans should be sent to John Yacovone at the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission for their approval. Their address is: P.O. Box 995, Springfield, MA 01101-0995. The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has given no approval regarding any development to this lot. 4.) The spot grades are missing. We cannot make recommendations on grading until proposed grades are presented with the definitive plan. 5.) The test pit locations and the existing water table are not shown. 6.) The Department of Environmental Management should be solicited for their comments, although the Planning Board does have a comment letter from a prior subdivision proposal here. In general, the Department of Environmental Management's previous requests appear reasonable. 0 • 7.) The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has the right to close off any utilities at the water transmission line. Therefore, lot number 5 does not have the same rights as a typical lot. Sinc ly, Sincerely, ames T. Daley, P.E. Michael C. Chase, E.I.T. Town Engineer Civil Engineer I h:\engineer\subdiv\camI-06.wpd aQ� r ,moo TOWN OF AGA�WAM 36 MAIN STREET AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01001 y ,1` Tel. 4I3 786-0400 0 April 9, 2001 Stephen A. DePalma Regal Homes & Development Corp. 77 Heywood Avenue West Springfield, MA 01089 Dear Mr. DePalma: At its meeting held on April 5, 2001, the Agawam Planning Board discussed the new conceptual plan you submitted dated February 18, 2001. The plan shows nine (9) lots and a road of approximately 750'. The Board supports your request to submit a new Preliminary Subdivision Plan for this project. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Planning Office at 786-0400, extension 283. Sincerely, PSG Charles R. Calabrese, Chairman Agawam Planning Board cc: Engineering File TowN OF AGAWAM MEMORANDUM - cow y`1` ORgh�MO► To: Planning Board CC: John P. Stone, DPW Supt From: James T. Daley, P. E. Date: April 5, 2001 Subject: Camlann Woods Per your request of March 19, 2001, we have reviewed the "conceptual" plan submitted by the Developer, which is dated 2118/(00).Based upon the centerline of Camlann Drive intersecting North Street at 4 + 90 as shown on our plan of June 6, 2000, we have no comment except as noted below. The number of lots on various submittals for Calniann Subdivision are; 09/07/1999 10 lots, 2 ANR 02/04/2000 9 lots, 2 ANR 04/17/2000 9 lots. 1 am 04/27/2000 9 lots 02/18/2000 9 lots ( probably 02/18/2001 ) Please call us if•you have any questions. A� s.\subdivtcaml 15.wpd Z/-IOWN Rom THE DESK OF...MES T.DALEY.P.E. ENGINEER ENGINEERING DIVISION TowN ADMIN.BUILDING 36 MAIN STREET AGAWAM.MA 010D1 s 13-786-0400 ext.-'75 Fax: MEMO TO: Engineering Department FROM: Planning Board DATE: March 19, 2001 SUBJECT: Preliminary Plan - Camlann Wood - DePalma Please review and comment on the attached plan for Camlann Wood prior to the Board's April 5`h meeting. Thank you. DSD:prk Regal Homes & Development Corp, 77 Heywood Ave. West Springfield MA 01089 Te1:413-733-7690 Fax:413-7397962 Mr. Charles Calabrese Chairman Planning Board Members Ms. Deborah Dachos Planner Town of Agawam RE: Camlann Wood March 8, 2001 Dear Chairman and Planners In light of the confirmed information provided on the "Sight Distance issue" regarding the new entrance into the proposed Camlann Wood Subdivision. I would respectfully ask that the Planning Board consider the enclosed preliminary concept and vote on it. Upon approval, All other plans will follow in the definitive design. Thank You for your consideration Stephen A DePalma Town of Igawam "` 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837 mpT Tel. 41.3-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 MEMO TO: JOHN P. STONE, SUPERINTENDENT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FROM: DEBORAH S. DACHOS, DIRECTOR OFFICE OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUBJECT: CAMLANN PRELIMINARY PLAN DATE: JANUARY 16, 2001 The Planning Office is in receipt of your memo dated January 9, 2001 regarding Camlann Wood. In the memo, you raise a question as to the classification of North Street (collector vs. arterial). In a subsequent conversation, you suggested that the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) may have a classification for the street. Attached you will find a letter and attached map from Gary Roux, Principal Planner/Traffic Manager for PVPC. The Planning Commission classifies North Street as a Urban Minor Arterial. Given this classification, what are your suggestions for design speed and stopping distance? Please be advised that this item will be on the Planning Board's January 18' agenda and your suggestions would be helpful during the Board's discussion. . � Y le� � [CHEER 7-m-OtT9 Brennan, xecutiveDirector' 26 Central Street,west Springfield 12 ALLEY Massachusetts 01089-2787 CANNING Tel-:(413)781-6045 r r Fax:(413)732-2593 OMMISSION www.pwpc.org January 11, 2001 Deborah Dachos Office of Planning and Community Development 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 0100t Dear Ms, Dachos: As requested, the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission has prepared a map of the current functional road classification for the community. Please note that changes made to the functional classification system in September of 1998 have not been formally endorsed by the Federal Highway Administration(FHWA). These changes include: 1. Classification of the relocated Route 57(South Westfield Street as an Urban Extension of a Rural Minor Arterial from Mill Street to Route 187. 2. The upgrade of South Westfield Street from an Urban Minor Arterial to an Urban Extension of a Rural Minor Arterial from Route 57 to its intersection with Springfield Street. 3. The downgrade of Mill Street(Old Route 57)from an Urban Extension of a Rural Minor Arterial to an Urban Collector from Cooper Street to Springfield Street. 4. The rerouting of the National Highway System to follow the new alignment of Route 57. One"E"size(24"x 36")and two 8.5"x 1 1"copies of the map have been enclosed for your use. A copy of the file in .pdf format can be sent to you at your request. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or require any additional information. Sincerely, !. Gary �� oux Principal Planner/Traffic Manager Enclosurc(s) Agawam, Massachusetts Functional Road Classification a BIG LAND { _ r C JOHNSON ORNER F�EDI HILLS, 1 le FF D CO Functional Classification: lkbM EAW0Irn(3) 00W IhbW Hi ArM.W µV ! LEONA POND 1 1 r f NJ urer"C4000W 10) gym) (U SHEA ' RNER �' �IUBB CORNER f N 1 J1 4in� •SwM.. Agawam, Massachusetts Functional Road Classification - f 3 1. �O'l/EN BIG 40 I , r F E'D HULLS JOHNSON q S F CO f Functional Classification: \ '+• :''ti dlW worn PMcyr^+ww NI LFONR POND J — = 1 { �acaul QB7 ry W , sNE� RNER NUBB C014VVER N 1 -=� La F,tl O Cl ■ n )MYr w To: Deborah S. Dachos, Director Office of Planning and Community De elo t� cc: Mayor Cohen From: John P. Stone, Supt. D.P.W. Subj: Camlann Preliminary Plan Date January 18, 2001 The classification of Urban Minor Arterial reported by PVPC does not exist in the Mass Highway Design Manual or the AASHTO design manual. Categories given in these references include collectors and arterials,both urban and rural. Perhaps this finer classification is a planning category upon which you could shed some light. A review of the map from PVPC shows they have placed Main Street, Suffield Street, Route 187 (Pine,portion of South Westfield, and North Westfield), Maple Street, Bridge Street and the portion of Walnut from Maple to Springfield in this same category. This category apparently covers a wide range of traffic flows as the ADT's on these streets range from 4,700 to 18,000. The category doesn't provide much guidance in providing the information you request. It is worth noting, however, that the Functional Classification of Streets in Agawam for the Relocation of Route 57 and the Town of Agawam Master Plan categorized North Street as a major collector as it did Silver Street and Shoemaker Lane. The Mass Highway Design Manual states that design speeds for urban arterial "may range from 30 mph to 60 mph(50 km/h to 100 km/h). Below 40 mph appropriate for built up areas. Above 50 mph is appropriate for outlying areas." For urban collector streets a"minimum of 30 MPH" is given as a design speed recommendation. The Manual does state for urban arterials that: "Establishing design speed higher than that which can be accommodated by abutting land use is undesirable." The Manual provides minimum and desirable stopping sight distances for speed in 10 MPH intervals with 40 MPH having distances of 275' and 325' respectively, while 200' is given for both distances at 30 MPH. The manual provides for a 10 foot reduction in the 40 MPH stopping distances for the 3%upgrade on North Street. The only"minor arterials" that have undergone recent design are Suffield Street with a design speed of 50 mph for an ADT of 16,000 and Route 187, with a design speed of 70 km/h(43 MPH) for an ADT of 10,110. Urban collectors in Agawam that had recent re-designs are Shoemaker Lane with a design speed of 40 MPH for an ADT of 4640 and Silver Street west of Suffield Street with a design speed of 45 MPH for an ADT of 6700. We have located the original design plans for the portion of North Street from Route 187 to Colemore Street which was redesigned and constructed by Mass Highway in the early 1960's. This plan gives the design speed for North Street as 30 MPH at that time. The plan also reports the stopping sight distance and passing sight distances for the crest curve on North Street between Wilbert and Ridgeway as 250 feet and 400 feet respectively. Current stopping sight distance has been reported by Fuss and O'Neil as 316 feet and 328 feet by Mr Boardman. Our- Engineering Division concurs with these findings. The change from design plan distances can lie explained by construction deviation and that the area has been dug u ..and rdpaired-foi major sewer and water main projects as well as having had several resurfa figs since its original construction. Based upon the original design speed selected by Mass Highway for North Street of 30 MPH, the number of intersecting street and residential drives,and the impacts on abutting properties we feel that a new design speed for North Street would likely be 35 MPH and not more than 40 MPH. The stopping distance for 35 MPH is established in the Planning Board Rule and Regulations as 250 feet and this condition is met at the proposed intersection. Our Engineer Division has indicated that the minimum stopping distance for a design speed of 45 MPH is met at the sight. At a more likely design speed of 40 MPH design speed the desirable stopping sight distance, adjusted for grade, is also met. AGAWAM TRAFFIC RULES AND ORDERS ARTICLE: 90 CHAPTER 90 SPEED REGULATIONS ----------------------------------- -------------- SECTION: 18 SPECIAL SPEED REGULATION ---------------------------------------------------------------- THE FOLLOWING SPEED LIMITS ARE ESTABLISHED AT WHICH VEHICLES MAY BE OPERATED NORTH ST. ENACTED: 09/11/74 PERMIT NO. 946 EASTBOUND 35 MPH 100' FROM RTE 187 2 . 12 MILES NORTH ST. ENACTED: 09/11/74 PERMIT NO. 946 EASTBOUND 25 MPH 2 . 12 MILES FROM 100' FROM RTE 187 0 . 07 M NORTH ST. ENACTED: 09/11/74 PERMIT NO. 946 WESTBOUND 35 MPH FROM 350' FROM SPFLD ST. 2 . 08 MILES NORTH ST. ENACTED: 09/11/74 PERMIT NO. 946 WESTBOUND 25 MPH 2 . 08 MILES FROM 350' FROM SPFLD ST. 0. 06 7 e tit� * .!► To. Planning Board ,; SAS g 2O01 From: John P. Stone, Supt. D.P.W. Subject: Camlann Wood-Nort eet Date: January 9, 2001 I direct you to Table 4.1 of the Subdivision Rule and Regulations which specifies design speeds and required stopping sight distances for various categories of streets. We have always considered North Street to be a collector street as indicated by Mr. Daley in his June 15, 2000. However , recent traffic counts conducted by Engineering indicated an average daily traffic of some 4700 vehicles per day which would place the street in the arterial classification under the guidelines established by your Board. If North Street is indeed to be considered a collector the design speed and stopping distance are established in your Rules and Regulations at 35 mph and 250 feet respectively. I believe information presented to your Board by both the'Engineering Department and the developer's engineers indicates this sight distance is met. If North Street is determined to be an arterial then your Board should advise as to the design speed and stopping sight distance to be utilized as set forth in your Rules and Regulations. With such a determination we can advise you as to the situation at the revised Camlann intersection. Our most recent experience with design speeds for arterial streets is with the Route 187 reconstruction project currently under design by VHB. Mass Highway has directed that a design speed of 70 kilometers per hour(43.5 mph) be used for the redesign. The design average daily traffic on North Westfield Street is over 10,110 vehicles per day (actual 9,150 in 1996). We do have some concern that the utilization of figure II-22 of the 1990 AASHTO manual referenced by Mr. Daley may not be the most appropriate tool for the selection of design speed. The figure, to quote the manual, "depicts the relationship between average travel speed and rate of flow under ideal conditions". The manual, however, does provide separate chapters on the determination of design speeds for both collector and arterial streets. The manual does state that a minimum design speed of 30 mph or higher should be used for urban collector streets. With regard to urban arterials the manual states design speed"generally range from 40 to 60 mph, and occasionally as low as 30 mph". The manual also addresses decision sight distance in Chapter 3 and appears to provide the clarification requested by Mr. Daley relative to the 0.0 foot object height. The manual states: "In computing and measuring decision sight distances, the 3.5-ft eye height and 6-in. object height used for stopping sight distance have been adopted. Although drivers may have to be able to see the entire roadway situation, including road surface, the rationale for the 6-in. object height is as applicable for decision sight distance as it is for stopping sight distance." With regard to stopping sight distance object the manual states that: "The object height of 6-in. was adopted for stopping sight distance calculation purposes in 1965. .............It is considered that a 6-in.-high object is representative of the lowest object that can create a hazardous condition and be perceived as a hazard by a driver in time to stop before reaching it.. . . . . The object height of less than 6 in. could substantially increase construction costs because additional excavation would be required to provide the longer vertical curves. It is also doubtful that the driver's ability to perceive a hazardous situation would be increased." 0i MEMO TO: Jack Stone, DPW Superintendent FROM: Planning Board DATE: January 8, 2001 SUBJECT: Camlann Wood - North Street- DePalma The Planning Board received the attached memo from Jim Daley regarding review of the latest information submitted on the Camlann Wood Preliminary Plan. As recommended in that memo, the Planning Board is awaiting your response/input on this matter. The Planning Board has scheduled another discussion of this proposal for their January 18`h meeting. Please provide your input prior to that date. Thank you. DSD:prk TOWN OF AGAWAM MEMORANDUM To: Planning Board CC: John P. Stone, DPW Supt. From: James T. Daley, P. E. Date: January 4, 2001 JaN 0 2001 Subject: Camlann Woods Subdivision, intersection design P Per your request of December 18, 2000, we have reviewed the December 14, 2000 report of John Boardman relative to a revised design of the intersection of the subdivision street with North Street. The new plan calls for shifting the subdivision street approximately 68' west. We previously reported on this project on June 15, 2000. From that report; Average Daily Traffic equals 4700 vehicles per day, 85`" percentile speed equals 43 miles per hour (mph), running speed equals 39 miles per hour and design speed equals 45 mph. To clarify the Boardman report, the design speed was not 43 mph, but 45 mph which was determined using the running speed of 39 mph and figure II-22 of the 1990 AASHTO manual, A Policy on Geometric Design — ( see exhibit A, attached ). In other words, 45 mph design speed should not be reduced. It is very common for design speed to be higher than running speed and 85'h percentile speed, especially with the higher classification of North Street. Further, clarification is needed on the 0.0' object height. The MHD design manual is very clear on this point ( see exhibit B ). It may be that the painted lines referred to in the Boardman report were intended to indicate that the white shoulder line should be visible for the applicable sight distance, so that the driver can see all items necessary to discern his next action when approaching an intersection or a ramp. He would be able to spot the intersection well before his arrival there. In discussions with David Phaneuf of the MHD highway design section, it was stated by him that the 0.0 object height is definitely r'aonr TI[e oesK OF_ a criteria to be evaluated, especially for a situation like JAMEs r. DALEY•P.E. the Catnlann entrance on to North Street, TowN ENGINEER ENGINEERING DIVISION TowN ADMIN.BUILDING 36 M In our June 15, 2000 report, the Decision AGnw M.MA 01001 distance was developed, but it was not discussed in the Boardman report. We said that it was impossible to 413-7864AW ext. z-75 � 1rET 1� e matter o on sight achieve the required decision sight distance and for that Fax: Camlann - page 2 reason it was dropped from further consideration. Corner sight distances for the new design were evaluated and case III-B ( Camlann traffic entering North St. for left turn, with North St. traffic approaching from left or right ) were satisfactory. Case III-C ( Camlann traffic entering North Street for right turn, with North St. traffic approaching from left ) was marginally acceptable for running speed conditions and unacceptable for design speed conditions. Finally, if Decision Sight Distance is ignored, the last review criteria is Stopping Sight Distance, which is descried as the absolute minimum which should be provided at any point on the highway( see exhibit C ). There are desirable and minimum values of stopping sight distances, 380' and 305', respectively for the Camlann intersection_ At the western approach, the critical one, minimum stopping sight distance is just achieved and desirable Stopping Sight Distance is not achieved. Considering the factors cited above, it would be possible for the Board to accept this intersection as long as they kept in mind the conditions under which they were accepting it. The Superintendent of Public Works agreement to final action should be a needed step. Please call us with any questions. S:lsubdivlcaml_l4.wpd esign of Highi�vays and Streets Design Convols and CriteriaCriteria71 lished from these data. Corn- "W 70 ited design speeds, it is found .46 the avenge running speed is xd. id average running speed(the .being the summation of dis- ies; it is approximately equal 2 les being consi dered} is iUus- -ts the conditions for low traf- so ricreases on any highway, the rference among vehicles. The 01. the relation between design ime approximates the design ,olume exceed the intermedi- 40 further lowered, and in the the capacity of the highway, agestion than by the design tbove 50 mph. The relation 30 ed for very high traffic vol- 11-22. This curve is of aca- )ndition for average running -s should usually be designed 20 being subjected to the high 30 40 W so 70 so Oesiun SpNd (rah) verage running speed at low when the volumes are higher it 50 percent of all vehicles R9UMW27_ Relation of average running speed and volume iing speeds, as shown by the conditions, volumes in the intermediate )r less than the average run- s reason low volumes control oulder widths. treatment of four-, six-, and eight-lane freeways for a 70-mph design speed. Figure 11-23 depicts two impam-mt characteristics: varies somewhat during the c. Therefore. when reference 1. Them is a substantial range of flow over which speed is relatively .ether this speed is for peak insensitive to flow-,this range extends to fairly high flow rates. ge for the day. The first two 2. As flow approaches capacity, speed drops off at an extretnely sharp is of importance in economic rate, average travel speed and rate The data for Figure 11-7-3 are taken from the Highm7y Cap"ity Manual v minor differences between (HCM, )(11). 7-16 :At-Grade Intersections 3. Intersections often have high numbers of accidents. Therefore, the additional visibii- ity provided by decision sight distance may be warranted. �iS�rlC�91'th@ til#di$ �$✓�14i11d��used 3$a r ect DecxsiT. Orr sight d"is77 iai:t a its-v"kkies�am discussed in Sectiort~ 3` y a The second sight distance criterion which must be met is the corner sight distance along the legs of the intersecting highway. One of five sight distance conditions for a combination) may apply at the intersection; these cases are discussed in the following sections. For each case, the criteria will determine what minimum sight triangle must be free of obstructions to allow the intended maneuver. In addition, for Case IIIA the applicable design vehicle must be selected based on the type and frequency of vehicles using the intersection. No rigid criteria can be established for case selection. The designer must decide which of the five cases will be the design control based on an assessment of the functional classes of the intersecting highways, traffic control, traffic volumes, traffic composition, and highway design speed. Accident patterns may indicate where a critical problem exists and therefore which sight distance case should be selected_ 7.2.1 Case I — No Control: Enabling Either Vehicle to Adjust Speed At intersections without traffic control, drivers should at a minimum be able to adjust their speed to avoid a collision. Figure 7-10 provides the minimum sight distances along each inter- secting leg assuming 3 seconds of p erce ptio nJ reaction time. Distances da and db can be extracted from the table for the sight triangle. The Case I distances are considerably less than the lower stopping sight distances.There- fore, the use of the Case I criteria should be limited to low-volume, low-speed intersections where attaining greater sight distances would be too costly. They typically apply to intersec- tions in residential areas and between minor rural roads. 7.2.2 Case li --- No Control: Enabling Either Vehicle to Stop At intersections without traffic controls, it is desirable to provide enough sight distance along the intersecting legs to allow either vehicle to stop. The Case ll sight distances are provided in Figure 7-10, which are the greater stopping sight distances. At restricted sites, the lower stopping sight distances may be used. Where it is too costly to remove an obstruction which blocks the needed sight triangle, the Case 11 criteria can be used to determine the safe speed through the intersection. Advance waming signs should then be used to notify approaching drivers of the hazard. i 3-24 Basic Design Controls 3.6.1 Stopping Sight Distance Stopping sight distance is the sum of two distances: the distance traveled during driver perception/reaction time,and the distance traveled during brake application.The perception/ reaction time is 2.5 sec. This is sufficient for simple and moderately complex highway situa- lions. Where more complex conditions exist, greater times should%e lowed for perception) y reaction time (see Section 3.6.2 "Decision Sight Distance"). sgttdtstan atlte'! !ZWIM16 alaishoukilbe�providedatan�poii�'Cth�hfg�ia�:�Greater distances Xurd'`tie wherever possible. - -__. j - Braking distance is calculated by: z d 30f Where: d - braking distance, ft. V - initial speed, mph f = coefficient of friction Table 3.11 summarizes stopping sight distance data. The desirable distances are com- puted by selecting V equal to the design speed.The minimum distances are found by setting V equat to the average running speed for low-volume conditions.Although the lower distances are allowable, every reasonable effort should be made-to provide desirable stopping sight dis- tances. When determining stopping sight distances, the height of eye is 3.5 feet and height of object is 0.5 foot. Table 3.11 STOPPING SIGHT DISTANCES- Design Coefficient sight Distance Speed of Friction Minimum Desirable 30 0.35 200 200 40 0.32 275 325 50 0.30 375 475 60 0.29 525 650 70 0.28 I 625 850 Reference: A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways & Streets, AASHTO, 1984 MEMO To: Planning Board From: Sergeant Donald Gallerar Subject: Revised Preliminary Plan- Camlann Wood - North Street- DePalma Date: January 3, 2001 In regards to this site plan and the issue of safety because of the sight distance for vehicles approaching Camlann Wood, I have no expertise in engineering. Therefore, I cannot comment and must rely on Mr.Daley's concerns. •'.C:' a"l is �i.=" ��� .•fit E =" JAN 0 3 2001 i 6 Town of Agawam 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837 Tel. 41.3-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 MEMO TO: Engineering Dept., Safety Officer, Jack Stone FROM: Planning Board DATE: December 18, 2000 SUBJECT: Revised Preliminary Plan - Camlann Wood - North Street - DePalma Please review and comment on the attached revised plan/information on the Camlann Wood subdivision prior to the Board's January 4" meeting. Thank you. DSD:prk To: Planning Board, Town of Agawam CC: John P. Stone, DPW Superintendent James T Daley, P.E. Stephen A. DePalma From: Jonathan T. Boardman, P.E. Date: December 14, 2000 Subject: Camlann Woods Subdivision, Traffic This letter addresses Mr. Daley's traffic safety concerns, in particular, the stopping sight distance for a vehicle approaching Camlann Wood from the West. We have addressed this concern by moving the entrance of Camlann Wood to the West on North Street. The centerline of Camlann Wood would be at the top of grade on North Street between Wilbert Terrace and Ridgeway Drive (approximately 68-ft). References made here in are made in accordance with Mr. Dalely's Memorandum to the Planning Board dated June 15, 2000. The running speed is set at 39 mph (63 km/h) and the design speed is set at 43 mph(70 km/h). Mr. Daley rounded the design speed to 45 mph in accordance with Massachusetts Highway Design (MHD) manual (1967 ?). Since both the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets and MHD are currently metric, the direct conversion for design speed is being used (70 km/h). Mr. Dalely has used a height of object (for intersection) at 0.0-ft. After discussion with designers for Massachusetts Highway, the intent for 0.0-ft object height is for controlled intersections, where North Street is a through Street. Since there are no painted stop lines on North Street, an object height of 0.5-ft may be used. However the calculations that follow show that both object heights are met. In the above-mentioned memorandum, sight distance is stated to be 400-ft and is then adjusted for an upgrade to 380-ft. Using the 1997 edition of MHD and AASHTO (1994)the sight distance are as follows: Design Speed Minimum Distance Desired Distance 70 km/h 95 m(311.7-ft) 111 m (364.2-ft) Table 3.9 from MHD Adjustment for grade is considered for North Street to be at a 3%grade. This is done by taking a vehicle from approximately a 6% grade down to an approximate 0%grade;therefore the average grade is 3°10. From Table 3.10 in MRD de adjustment for Stopping Sight Distance the stopping sight distance ii 9Q r_(295-ft).at'a 3%,upgrade for a design speed of 70 km/h S .a tit The object height determined using the Plan and Profile of North Street for Camlann Wood Subdivision as drawn by VRK on June 6, 2000 for the Town of Agawam is as follows: Sight Distance Height of Eve Measured Object Height 295-ft 3.5-ft <0.1-ft 380-ft 3.5-ft 1.4-ft Using an object height of 0.5-ft (explained above), an interpolated sight distance of 328-ft was calculated. As stated and shown above, moving the entrance of Camlann Wood has satisfied the minimum requirements of both MHD and AASHTO. These calculations and an explanation were provided to Mr. Stone, DPW Superintendent. He has reviewed them and concurs that the safety issues have been addressed to exceed an engineering minimum. If I may be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at (860) 558- 5210 or(860) 653-8121. Regards, Jonathan T. Boardman, P.E. /0 2C)G63 LfpS/tt'1 ��Qd�C� 13 r7P4 Ro, A 3;/0 ry� ffl� C� v !v Ljin�f� J C��S ' ? �ygFY1Q qs- Sim 3 Z8 F 6 DEC /a 2oc�o 351 ,�Ph 63 )A/11 '413 70 A., l i, S,�tr 7� Gr�S 7L yr t tones fq 380-F� ►''�Ft cl 957;�, ( 3U, 7 lllm (3Eyf � YY1ffQ S/e 13�/0'VI g�.`7 29y3A-) 8.5;9.,�zal- de caste 3 do C z ±en��/6 GOP- 3 z8 6 DEC Case. 3 2a0 P4 Li � ' Town of Agawam 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837 'pbp spy` Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 December 12, 2000 Stephen A. DePalma Regal Homes and Development Corp. 77 Heywood Ave. West Springfield, MA 01089 Re: Camlarn Subdivision Dear Mr. DePalma: During the past week or so , you stopped in and made a second request for seven prints of copies of sheets from submitted subdivision plans. I explained at the time that we were unsure of whether you wanted cover sheets ( which you had originally requested), or definitive plan sheets and had phoned you several times to find out. We received no response and then discarded the list. I then asked you for a new list and you then gave the Town $35.00. confirmed that you wanted the property plan and said you would get us a new list. After not receiving the list several days later. I phoned your attorney, Michael Callan, who told me to wait since he might have a different request for information. On December 12, your Attorney Kevin Walkowski called and demanded the prints. After some discussion, you sent to us a new list, enabling us to print what you wanted and we gave them to you this day. Sincerely, `yam ' J L �TDaleyv. P. E.. Town Engineer c: Thomas S. Locke, City Solicitors ,,1 1. s:lsubdivlcaml flip � ^ TO .4� E"fib • _ '� � 11 �. W .y ' e 5+r �t aw_ 1 � • TOWN OF AGAWAM LAW DEPARTMENT 36 Main Street, Agawam, Massachusetts 01001 (413) 78"400 Ext. 281 * Fax (413) 786-9927 December 5, 2000 Michael K. Callan,Esq. DOHERTY WALLACE PILLSBURY MURPHY One Monarch Place - Suite 1900 Springfield, MA 01144-1900 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST I TOWN OF AGA WAM Dear Attorney Callan. Your Request to Inspect Public Documents and Records, Public Records Request for Copies of Audio Tape Recordings, and Public Records Request for Copies of Open Meeting Minutes have been submitted to the Agawam Law Department by the Mayor for response. Request to Inspect Public Documents and Records As you are aware,every person for whom a search of public records is made shall, at the direction of the person having custody of such records, pay the actual expenses of such search, and shall furnish one copy thereof upon payment of a reasonable fee as set forth below. 950 CMR 32.06 Fees for Copies of Public Records (1)Except where fees for copies of public records are prescribed by statute,a governmental entity shall charge no more than the following fees for copies of public records: (a)for photocopies of a public record no more than twenty cents per page; (b)for copies of public records maintained on microfilm or microfiche no more than twenty-five cents per page; (c)for requests for non-computerized public records a prorated fee based on the hourly rate of the lowest paid employee capable of performing the task may be assessed for search time and segregation time expenses, as defined by 950 CAM 32.03. In addition, a per page copying fee under 950 CAR 32.06(1)(a) and 950 CMR 32.06(1)(b)may be assessed 1 4 Michael K. Callan, Esq. December 5, 2000 Page 2 (d)for computer printout copies of public records no more than fifty cents per page; (e)for a search of computerized records the actual cost incurred from the use of the computer time may be assessed; (f)for copies of public records not susceptible to ordinary means of reproduction, the actual cost incurred in providing a copy may be assessed (2) Estimates. A custodian shall provide a written,good faith estimate of the applicable copying, search time and segregation time fees to be incurred prior to complying with a public records request where the total costs are estimated to exceed ten dollars. (3)Postage.A custodian may assess the actual cost of postage. (4) Inspection of Public Records. A custodian may not assess a fee for the mere inspection of public records, unless compliance with such request for inspection involves "search time"in which case a fee under 950 CMR 3Z06(1)(e) may be assessed Public Records Request for Copies of Audio Tape-Recording For copies of public records not susceptible to ordinary means of reproduction, the actual cost incurred in providing a copy may be assessed Public Records Request for Copies of Open Meeting Minutes For photocopies of a public record no more than twenty cents per page For requests for non-computerized public records a prorated fee based on the hourly rate of the lowest paid employee capable of performing the task may be assessed for search time and segregation time expenses, as defined by 950 CMR 32.03. In addition, a per page copying fee under 950 CMR 32.06(1)(a) and 950 CMR 32.06(1)(b) may be assessed Pursuant to 950 CMR 32.06 (2)A custodian shall provide a written,good faith estimate of the applicable copying, search time and segregation time fees to be incurred prior to complying with a public records request where the total costs are estimated to exceed ten dollars Attached hereto please find an estimate prepared by the Town's Engineering Department for the applicable copying, search time and segregation time fees for the 2 Michael K. Callan,Esq. December 5, 2000 Page 3 public records request within the custody of the Engineering Department. The estimate of the Engineering Department is $5,800.00, Additionally, the Planning Department has indicated an estimate of$2,000.00 for the applicable copying, search time and segregation time fees for the public records within the custody of the Planning Department. The total good faith estimate for the applicable copying, search time and segregation time fees for the public records request as outlined in your letter of November 21, 2000, addressed to Honorable Mayor Richard Cohen, is $7,800.00. Upon receipt of certified funds in the amount of$7,800.00,the search, segregation and copying of said public records shall commence. ours, Thomas S. Locke TSL/dn Enclosure; Engineering memo CC' Mayor Richard A. Cohen James T. Daley, Town Engineer Deborah S. Dachas, Town Planner Richard Theroux, Town Clerk Ka fax and first class mail 3 TOWN OF AGAWAM A MEMORANDUM y�o °Rar�0 MPS To: Planning Board CC: John P. Stone, DPW Supt. From: James T. Daley, P. E. Date: December 6, 2000 Subject: Camlann Wood Subdivision We received a letter From Stephen A. DePalma, on December 5, 2000, indicating that he wishes to revise the design of his subject subdivision so as to address our concerns over sight distance for vehicular traffic. While hand delivering this letter, he indicated that his engineer would bring us a plan showing this new design. As of this afternoon, December 6, 2000, we have not received the plan, but we will review it when we receive it and subsequently report our comments to the Board. s;lsubdivlcaml_10.wpd 06 -1 iiY 4� 1 FRONT THE DESK OF... ]AMF_tiT.DALEY.P.E. TOWN ENGINEER ENGIN@ERING DIVISION TOWN ADMIN.BUILDING 36 MAIN STREt�r AGAWAM,MA OIOOI 413-78640400 exl. 275 Fax: r • I Regal Homes & Development Corporation 77 Heywood Ave West Springfield MA 01089 Tel: 733-7690 Fax: 739-7962 December 2, 2000 Town Of Agawam Engineering Dept. Mr. Jim Daley Mr. Daley , Upon review of the questions that have been brought forward, dealing with"site Issues" in front of the proposed "Camlann Wood" subdivision we feel that a few major design changes in regards to the entrance location may increase visibility, and remedy any sight situation which may have been raised by the Town Of Agawam engineering Dept.. Specifically we would like to move the proposed entrance 40'to the west, we feel this would increase and thus address Engineering concerns. Please look at this and reply as soon as possible to your findings on this proposal. Thank you Stephen ePalma Regal Homes CC. John Boardman Atty. Kevin Walkowski Atty. Michael Callan Atty. Thomas Locke Jim Daley Debbie Dachos Agawam Planning Board A ' DEC o 5 2W PLAN N, 1 4� TowN of AGAWAM � 3 MEMORANDUM . off'°R�0 To: Richard A. Cohen, Mayor CC: John P. Stone, DPW Supt.; Thomas S. Locke, City Solicitor From: James T. Daley, P E. Date: November 29, 2000 Subject: Request under FOI of Doherty. Wallace,et ai, P. C. ( Camlann prop.subdivision ) Upon receipt of subject letter copy. relative to proposed Camlann Subdivision, on November 27, 2000, we have made preparations to segregate public documents, including electronic records, as requested. If a request is made for copies of our records, outlined in subject FOI request, we estimate the cost will be $5,800.00. If you wish us to make any other preparations in this matter, please advise us. s:\en-admin\00\06.wpd FROAF THE DESK OF... JAMES T. DALEY,P.E. Tow,4 ENGINEER ��ti 1.• ' ENGINEERING DIVISION TowN ADMIN.BUILDING 36 MAlN STREET AGAWAM,MA 01001 �? 413-786-04W ext. 275 C pull f aX: �', MEMO TO: Attorney Thomas S. Locke Town Solicitor FROM: Deborah S. Dachos, Director Office of Planning &Community Development DATE: November 27, 2000 SUBJECT: Request for Public Records Attached please find a request for public records that this office received on November 22, 2000. Please advise how to proceed on this matter as soon as possible. DSD:prk 0 DOH ERT�WALLACE PILLSBURY AND MURPHY P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW I f PAUL S. DOHERTY TELECOPIER(413)734-3910 t SAMUEL A. MARSELLA ONE MONARCH PLACE SUITE 1900 PHI LIP J.CALLAN, JR SPRINGFIELD. MASSACHUSETTS 01144-1900 E MAIL: MCALLAN@OWPM.COM GARY P. SHANNON -- ROSERT L, LEONARD TELEPHONE (413) 733-3111 ROBERT E. MURPHY A.CRAIG BROWN MAT'i HEW J. RYAN•JR. L, JEFFREY MEEHAN OF COUNSEL JOHN J. MCCARTHY - DAVID J. MARTEL$ DUDLEY B.WALLACE WILLIAM P. HADLEY (1900-1987) BARRY M. RYAN LOUIS W. DOHERTY DEBORAH A. BASILE' (1998.1990) PAUL M. MALECK FREDERICK S. PILLSBURY CLAIRE L.THOMPSON (1919-1996) W,GARTH JANES" GREGORY A. SCHMIDT REGISTERED PATENT ATTORNEY MICHAEL K. CALLAN' ALSO AOMnTED W CONWCTICIlT MICHAEL D. SWEET-; ; ALSOApMiTTEDiNNET JAMES J. BREGIANES' AL50AOMITTEDWdSRICT RICTCFCOIUMeu GRACE M. CALAMITA BERNADETTE HARRIGANt November 21, 2000 VIA FACSIMILE—789-7157 AND CERTIFIED FAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Honorable Richard Cohen Mayor City of Agawam City Hall 430 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 - RE: REQUEST TO INSPECT PUBLIC DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST FOR COPIES OF AUDIO TAPE RECORDINGS PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST FOR COPIES OF OPEN MEETING MINUTES Dear Mayor Cotten: This letter constitutes a public records request pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 66, Section 10 (the"Public Records Law' directed to: the City of Agawam; the City of Agawam Office of the Mayor; the City of Agawam City Solicitor; the City of Agawam Planning Board; the City of Agawam Planning Department; the City of Agawam Department of Public Work,5; any and ali municipal ernployees, officials, contractors,board members, commission members, committee members or other persons who may have access to, possession of, custody of or control over any of the public documents requested under this public records request; any and all municipal departments, boards, commissions, committees or other entities which may have access to, possession of, custody of or control over any of the public documents requested under this public records request; and legal counsel to any and all of the foregoing persons and entities. The foregoing persons and entities, including without limitation such legal counsel, hereinafter are collectively referred to as the"City." NOV 2 2 loco P LI��� DOHERTY, WALLACE, PILLSBURY AND MURPHY, P.C. Honorable Richard Cohen ` November 21, 2000 Page 2 Request to Inspect Public Documents and Records 1 hereby request that the City, as that term is defined above, produce and segregate the following public documents and records, as that phrase is defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 4, Section 7, Clause 26, for my inspection at a suitable location in the City of Agawam: 1. Any and all documents and records, in written form, on audio or video tape, on computer tapes, discs or drives, in other electronic media storage form and in any other form whatsoever(including without limitation any and all audio tapes of open meetings, intra- and inter-departmental correspondence and letters and petitions authored by residents of the City of Agawam) relating to any and all proposed plans of subdivision (collectively, the"Project' submitted to the City relating to the premises on North Street (the"Premises") currently owned by the Springfield Swiss Club, Inc.; 2. Any and all documents and records, in written form, on audio or video tape, on computer tapes, discs or drives, in other electronic media storage form and in any other form whatsoever(including without limitation any and all audio tapes of _ open meetings, intra- and inter-departmental correspondence and letters and petitions authored by residents of the City of Agawam)relating to any and all proposed plans of subdivision (collectively, the"Other Projects") submitted to the City by any person or entity during the seven hundred twenty(720) day period preceding the date of this public records request. 3. The dates, times and places of any all open meetings, any and all minutes of such open meetings, relating to the Premises and/or the Project and/or the Other Projects; 4. Any and all notes to file, meeting notes, field notes, diary entries and any other notations, in any form whatsoever, relating to the Premises and/or the Project and/or the Other Projects; S. A listing and description of any and all of the foregoing public documents or records not being furnished for inspection and a written explanation for the failure or refusal to furnish the same; and b. A listing and description of any all of the documents or records, in written form, on audio or video tape, on computer tapes, discs or drives, in other electronic media storage form and in any other form whatsoever not being furnished for inspection because such documents or records allegedly do not constitute public records, as defined under the Public Records Law, and a written explanation with a statutory reference supporting the position that such documents or records do not constitute public records. DOHERTY, WALLACE, PILLSBUI AND MURPHY, P.C. Honorable Richard Cohen November 21, 2000 Page 3 Request for Copies of Audio Tape Recordings All audio tapes of any and all open meetings relating to the Premises and/or the Project, and/or other Projects. Request for Copies of Open Meeting Minutes All minutes of any and all open meetings relating to the Premises and/or the Project, and/or other Projects. I draw your attention to General Elec. Co. v. DEP,429 ►iass. 798, 711 N.E.2d 589 (1999) (holding that attorney work-product materials and, by implication, attorney-client privileged records or documents, are not protected from disclosure under the Public Records Law unless such materials, records or documents fall within the scope of an express statutory exemption). Under the Public Records Law, the City must gather and produce the requested public documents within ten (10) days following receipt of this request. Please call me during regular business hours at (413) 733-3111 in order to schedule a date and,time for inspection of the requested public documents and records and for delivery of the specified documents and records. Very truly yours, Michael K. Callan cc: John DePalma Stephen A. DePalma Thomas S. Locke, Esquire, City of Agawam, City Solicitor Deborah Dachos,City Planner John Stone, Director, Department of Public Works James Daley, City Engineer Town of Agawam fF " 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837 MPy� Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 June 28, 2000 o 0 �:* Stephen DePalma c 3 Regal Homes and Development Corporation rn 150 Juniper Ridge Drive K7 Feeding Hills, MA 01030 un-n �"I Dear Mr. DePalma: w r' rn 0 At its duly called meeting held on June 15, 2000, the Agawam Planning Board voted to deny the Preliminary Subdivision Plan,entitled"Preliminary Subdivision of Property, Camlann Wood, Agawam, Massachusetts, For: Regal Homes&Development, 150 Juniper Ridge,Feeding Hills, Mass" prepared by D.L. Bean,Inc. and dated September 7,1999, revised April 27, 2000. The prevalent reasons for denial are as follows: 1. The proposed road is less than the required minimum distance of 300' between adjacent parallel streets as is required in Section l 59-5 A (6) of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. The distance between the proposed road and Ridgeway Drive is 260' and Wilbert Terrace is 140'. 2. Memos from the Town Engineer dated March 16, April 20, May 18, May 25, and June 15, ,2000 have raised the concern that the safety and sight distance on North Street in the vicinity of the proposed subdivision is inadequate. These memos have been attached. The Engineer has reported to the Planning Board that he "cannot recommend that the Planning Board approve the intersection proposed in the subject Preliminary Plan under the current site and traffic conditions". 3. The plan shows a fifteen (15) foot wide buffer along the west side of the proposed subdivision, no buffer is shown on the remaining three sides. The Subdivision Rules and Regulations allow for a thirty(30) foot buffer when warranted by drainage and other local conditions. Due to the foregoing reasons and the Town Engineer's strong recommendation not to approve the proposed intersection as shown on the Preliminary Plan, the Planning Board voted to deny this plan. t ' If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Planning Office at 786-0400, extension 283. Sincerely, 1 �r i Dennis Hopkins, Acting Chairman Agawam Planning Board M. Clerk Town Solicitor D. L. Bean, Inc. Engineering Building File Planning Board � A TOWN OF AGAWAM MEMORANDUM O,p 0 MPS To: Planning Board CC: John R Stone, DPW Supt. From: .Tames T. Daley, P. E. Date: June 15, 2000 Subject: Camlann Woods Subdivision , Traffic Subsequent to our report to the Planning Board of May 25, 2000, commenting on Fuss and O'Neill's traffic report, we have completed our own survey and traffic count on North Street at the proposed Camlann subdivision area. The topographic survey extended to approximately the right of way limits and went from Nolan lane to the bottom of the hill west of Wilbert Terrace. Sylvan Lane, located 260' east of Nolan Lane, was not included in the survey. Proposed Camlann Lane is located on the north side of North Street between Ridgeway Drive and Wilbert Terrace. These streets ,except Sylvan, are shown on the accompanying plan. The average daily traffic, based on the study period 5/26/00 to 5/31/00 was 4700 vehicles per day (vpd ). This included weekday as well as the Iong week end travel and was substantially higher than the figure of 2700 vpd, reported earlier, based on projections in older Route 57 reports. Traffic counts taken by Engineering in 1996, showed a p.m. peak of 631 vehicles per hour (vph ). The west bound directional volume was 400 vph and of that volume, 62% was turning north towards Westfield at the intersection with North Westfield Street. The average running speed was 39 miles per hour (mph ), close to the running speed of 40 mph reported by Fuss and O'Neill. The 85' percentile speed was 43 mph, all of our reported speeds being obtained by our automatic traffic recorder. In the latest 3.5 years, at the following inter tions, there kave beelu; two accidents , with injuries at Wilbert Terrace, no accidents at Ridgeway/Nolan and one accident at Sylvan Lane. F oM Tye nEsx oF... The Fuss & O'Neill report cites corner sight distances AMES T.1�ALEY.P.B. TOWN ENGINEER addressed in table V - 11 of the AASHTO manual as ENGINEERING DIVISION TpwN ADMIN.BUILDING 36 MAIN S7RE.EI' basis for meeting minimum requirements for intersection AGAWAM.MA 01001 ,.,operations. This table is listed in the section of the manual covering local roads and is designated for use 413-7864)400 Fax: � ��!L•r.' �V'• J r 1 y A Camlann - pg 2 with rural roads. North Street would be categorized as a collector road at a minimum, given its partial use as an inter - city connector. Using values in the Highway Design Manual, By the Massachusetts Highway Dept. ( MHD ), the following are obtained. The height of eye is 3.5 feet and the height of object is 0.0' (for intersections). The design speed selected is 45 mph, based on a running speed of 39 mph, from figure 1I-22 of the ASSHTO Manual. This is also in general agreement with the Manual stating that posted speeds are generally equal to the 85 h percentile speed (approx. 45mph). While this speed is well above the posted speed of 35 mph, it reflects actual conditions. The closely spaced intersections; Wilbert Terrace, proposed Camlann Drive, Ridgeway Drive, Nolan Lane and Sylvan Lane impose demands on the driver's perception and reaction such that decision sight distance should be available. The Decision Sight Distance calculated is 724' and the associated "m" or middle ordinate distance is 76'. The "m" distance is that from the inside lane to the limit of roadside where clear sight distance is needed. This requirement is impossible to meet and was not considered further in the analysis. The Stopping Sight Distance thus selected for use in analysis, from Table 3.11 in the MHD design manual, is 400' reduced to 380' to account for eastbound traffic on an upgrade, approaching Camlann Drive. The associated "m" distance is 26', which does not involve visual obstructions to the extent that the 76' "m" distance did. Using the above information, the design vehicle is shown on the profile of the enclosed drawing. 1 of 3. As shown, the height not visible is 3.72'. The approaching driver cannot see below a height of 3.72' and therefore is unable to see the design height of object of 0.0' and cannot fully perceive the situation at the approached intersection. While the offset between Camiann Drive and adjacent streets, being less than required, is not a part of this evaluation, it does seem to follow with the general concepts under discussion. Based on the inadequate sight distance cited above, we cannot recommend that the Planning Board approve the intersection proposed in the subject Preliminary Plan under the current site and traffic conditions. s:lsubdivlcaml_09.wpd TOWN OF AGAWAM MEMORANDUM y�o To: Planning Board CC: John P. Stone, DPW Supt. From: lames T. Daley, P. E. Date: May 25, 2000 Subject: Camlann Wood Subdivision Per your request, we have reviewed the letter report from Fuss and O'Neill on sight distances and do not disagree with the content thereof. However, this report deals only with the sight distances for traffic accessing the subject subdivision. As we reported in our previous memos on this subdivision, sight distance for traffic traveling on North Street in the area of Camlann Wood will have marginal sight distance due to the geometry, vertical and horizontal, of North Street. As we previously stated, a review should be completed to determine if the existing North Street is adequate to provide the necessary sight distance for the posted speed ( 35 mph ). The proposed subdivision will provide nothing to improve present conditions, especially the inclusion of another street in this area. It would be helpful to have a plan showing all intersecting streets in the area together with'all remaining roadside obstructions. s:lsubdivlcaml_08.wpd l FRrT11FDFSK OF... 7ALEY,P.E. TOWN ENGINEER ENGINEERING DIVISION TOWN ADMIN.BUIWING 36 MAIN STREET AGAWAM,MA 01001 413-786r0400 ext.275 Fax: TOWN OF AGAWAM INTEROFFICE y �o��ATED Mpy1 MEMORANDUM To: Planning Board CC: MCC, File From: James T. Daley, P. E. Date: May 18, 2000 Subject: Preliminary Subdivision Plan - Camlann wood - North Street - Regal Homes Development Per your request received on May 4, 2000, we have reviewed the plan entitled, "Preliminary Subdivision of property Carnlann Wood; Agawam, Massachusetts; For: Regal Homes & Development, 150 Juniper Ridge, Feeding Hills, Mass; By: D.L.Bean, Inc., 40 School Street, Westfield, MA; Date: Sept. 7, 1999; Rev: 4-27-2000; Scale: 1"=50"', and we have the following comments: 1.) Since this proposal is similar to the prior one, we would like to attach our comments from our previous review to this memo. 2.) A plan(V=20' scale) showing survey data of the topography around the intersection with North Street should be provided before the definitive plan is approved. The drainage system or topography may need to be modified to prevent puddling in this area. 3.) The horizontal and vertical location of any proposed utilities for lot 5 crossing Springfield's easement should be shown. A copy of the newly revised plans should be sent to John Yacovone at the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission for their approval. Their address is: P.O. Box 995, Springfield, MA 01101-0995, The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has given no approval regarding any development to this lot. 4.) The spot grades are missing. We cannot make recommendations on grading until proposed grades are presented with the definitive plan. 5.) The test pit locations and the existing water table are not shown. 6.) The town is scheduled to start paving North Street on May 23, any utility changes that need to be made in the street should be completed prior to the placement of the final coating. 7.) The location of the intersection of Nolan Lane and North Street should be added to the plan. 8.) There is a note indicating that Cape Cod Berm's are to be used for this subdivision. However, these are not allowed, a copy of the Town's standard curb has been attached to this memo. 9.) The outlet of the detention basin is not shown, the proposed outlet location is a concern due to the slope of the Iand adjacent to the basin. Sincerely, Sincerely, lames T. Daley, P.E. Michael C. Chase, E.I.T. Town Engineer Civil Engineer I h:len&eerlsubdivlcaml 07.wpd r TowN of AGAWAM 0 INTEROFFICE _ T� y� MEMORANDUM � �Mpy To: Planning Board CC: John P. Stone, DPW Supt. From: James T. Daley, P. E. Date: September 30, 1999 Subject: Camlann Wood - Prelim Subdivision Per your request received on September 21, 1999, we started immediate review of subject preliminary plan so as to be ready for the Planning Board meeting of September 30, 1999. Waivers Requested waivers included allowing 1000' of road with one access and allowing less than 300' separation between streets. A more exact description of the resulting street layout as proposed, would be "starting at Nolan Lane, traveling westward; a separation of 80', followed by Ridgeway Drive; a separation of 260', followed by proposed subdivision street; a separation of 140', followed by Wilbert Terrace. There will be a succession of intersections of short spacing, alternating left and right, occurring in an area with limited sight distance. Such a situation will be demanding on a driver's alertness and caution. Traffic The present traffic on North Street is approximately 2700 vehicles per day and the amount added by the proposed subdivision will be 100, neither of which will stress the road's capacity. Sight distances should be more thoroughly evaluated, particularly from the proposed street to a point west of Wilbert Terrace. A new plan/profile of North Street in that area would be helpful for the analysis. Based on available older plans, there appears to be FROM THL DFSK O� . deficient vertical sight distance on North Street near the JAMEs T.DALFY,P.E. proposed subdivision street. Because of this and as time TowN ENOWEER ExGIIIFERlNG DMSON Permits, Engineering will conductspeed surveys as part TowN ADMIN.B=mr.36 MAIN STRM of a request to Massachusetts Highway Department for AGAWAM.MA0I001 new evaluation of speed zoning. Horizontal sight 4I3-78 Fxr.275 � distance, at the intersection of the proposed subdivision Fax: Camlann Preliminary Plan, pg. 2 street with North Street, should be evaluated at the time of Definitive Plan submission and an existing 36" oak tree fronting on North Street should be evaluated with respect to sight obstruction as well. Brush clearing along North Street near the subdivision road will be required. Sewage disposal This proposal involves severing approximately six to eight lots in the front to an existing 8"sewer near the proposed intersection of the subdivision street with North Street. The remaining lots are proposed to be served by septic tanks. Subject to approval by DPW and the Health Department, this arrangement will be satisfactory. After definitive plans are initiated, the Developer might choose to examine economic feasibility of an alternate sewer layout that would avoid deep excavation and construction in North Street. If such a sewer would reduce the total length of sewer with low flow (at beginning end ), then DPW may be in favor of it. Water supply Except as noted below, the preliminary water layout is satisfactory. The proposed street, being dead ended, results in a dead ended water main, contrary to DPW's goal of avoiding them because of public health concerns. We request that the developer provide plazas of a water main connecting the proposed 8" water with the existing water main in Nolan sane, located east of the subdivision street. This connecting 6" or 8" water main would be located in the Springfield water transmission right of way, between lots 5 and 7. Plans of the Springfield transmission main can be obtained from Jim Buckey of the Engineering Department at Springfield City Hall Annex. Depths and stations of all water mains along the right of way should be shown. We will submit these plans to Springfield for their review. Drainage The topography of the subdivision site is a long ridge running in the direction of the proposed street, with ground sloping away from the street each side- For the full length of the street, care in grading will be needed to avoid discharge of excessive water on to adjoining property. Further detail of the discharge of the storm water on lots 5 and 6, would be helpful. h:\engineer\subdiv\caml_01.wpd r .ROW .. 1 r CONST. c S'-b' 4'--0" 1 L2 TRAVELLED WAY 1 2 TRAVELLED WAY SIDEWALK (1/2 PAVEMENT WIDTH) 3! BIT. CONC. BERM TYPE-2 1/4' 318 1/4" 4'•Ct:UrNT Cana StOEWwc jyZFT IN FT �1/4" IN IFT 4" IN T� B` LOAM I (at o DRIVEWAYS) 1' PROCESSED GRAVEL 8' COMPACTED GRAVEL BASE ELECT., TEL. GAS MAIN do CAN CONDUIT 30' MIIb COVER 30' MIN. COVER 0' I RCP CLASS III STORM DRAIN WATERMAIN (SEE PLAN/IPROFILE) 8' PVC g' MIN. COVER SANITARY SEWER (SEE PLAN/ARI7FlLE) TYPICAL ROADWAY SECTION N.T.S. DRAW BY: DMD REVISIONS PROJECT SI{T. NAME SHT. NO. aTE: 12-5-96 1. 0-30-09 BY JTG TOWN OF AGAWAM ' CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS ROADWAY SECTION — TYPICAL [y41tG. I~ID.• 1 . APPROVED 8Y• JTD TOWN OF AGAWAM INTEROFFICE z MEMORANDUM 0 To: Planning Board CC: MCC, File From: James T. Daley, P. E. Date: April 20, 2000 Subject: Camlann Wood - Preliminary Subdivision Per your request received on April, 18, 2000, we have reviewed the preliminary subdivision plan entitled, "Camlann Wood; Agawam, Massachusetts; For: Regal Homes & Development, 150 Juniper Ridge, Feeding Hills, Mass; By: D.L.Bean, Inc., 40 School Street, Westfield, MA; Date: Sept. 7, 1999; Rev: 4-17-2000; Scale: 1"=50"', and we have the following comments: 1.) Since this proposal is similar to the previous one, we would like to attach our comments from our previous review to this memo. 2.) Survey data of the topography around the intersection with North Street should be provided. The drainage system or topography may need to be modified to prevent puddling in this area. 3.) The horizontal and vertical location of any utilities in Springfield's easement should be shown. A copy of the revised plans should be sent to John Yacovone at the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission for their approval. Their address is: P.O. Box 995, Springfield, MA 01101-0995. The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has given no approval regarding any development to this lot. 4.) The spot grades are missing. We cannot make recommendations on grading until proposed grades are presented with the definitive plan. 5.) The test pit locations and the existing water table are not shown. 6.) The Department of Environmental Management should be solicited for their comments, although the Planning Board does have a comment letter from a prior subdivision proposal here. In general, the Department of Environmental Management's previous requests appear reasonable. 7.) The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has the right to close off any utilities at the water transmission line. Therefore, lot number 5 does not have the same rights as a typical lot. Sinc ly, Sincerely, ames T. Daley, P.E. Michael C. Chase, E.I.T. Town Engineer Civil Engineer I h:\engineer\subdiv\camI-06.wpd TowN of AGAWAM INTEROFFICE - � s MEMORANDUM To: Planning Board CC: John P. Stone, DPW Supt. From: James T. Daley, R E. Date: September 30, 1999 Subject: Camlann Wood - Prelim Subdivision Per your request received on September 21, 1999, we started immediate review of subject preliminary plan so as to be ready for the Planning Beard meeting of September 30, 1999. Waivers Requested waivers included allowing 1000' of road with one access and allowing less than 300' separation between streets. A more exact description of the resulting street layout as proposed, would be "starting at Nolan Lane, traveling westward; a separation of 80', followed by Ridgeway Drive; a separation of 260', followed by proposed subdivision street; a separation of 140', followed by Wilbert Terrace. There will be a succession of intersections of short spacing, alternating left and right, occurring in an area with limited sight distance. Such a situation will be demanding on a driver's alertness and caution. T of iic The present traffic on North Street is approximately 2700 vehicles per day and the amount added by the proposed subdivision will be 100, neither of which will stress the road's capacity. Sight distances should be more thoroughly evaluated, particularly from the proposed street to a point west of Wilbert Terrace. A new plan/profile of North Street in that area would be helpful for the analysis. FRom TIm DEsx OF... Based on available older plans, there appears to be deficient vertical sight distance on North Street near the JAMFS T.DALEY,F.E. proposed subdivision street. Because of this and as time TowN ENGINEER ENGWEauNG DtvISION permits, Engineering will conduct speed surveys as part TowN ADMIN.Buu.DiNG 36 MAiN STR= of a request to Massachusetts Highway Department for AGAWAM.MA oi0Q1 �µ new evaluation of speed zoning. Horizontal sight 413-78 t xr.275 _ distance, at the intersection of the proposed subdivision Fax- Camlann Preliminary Plan; tg. 2 street with North Street, should be evaluated at the time of Definitive Plan submission and an existing 36" oak tree fronting on North Street should be evaluated with respect to sight obstruction as well. Brush clearing along North Street near the subdivision road will be required. Sewage disposal This proposal involves severing approximately six to eight lots in the front to an existing 8"sewer near the proposed intersection of the subdivision street with North Street. The remaining lots are proposed to be served by septic tanks. Subject to approval by DPW and the Health Department, this arrangement will be satisfactory. After definitive plans are initiated, the Developer might choose to examine economic feasibility of an alternate sewer layout that would avoid deep excavation and construction in North Street. If such a sewer would reduce the total length of sewer with low flow (at beginning end ), then DPW may be in favor of it. Water supply Except as noted below, the preliminary water layout is satisfactory. The proposed street, being dead ended, results in a dead ended water main, contrary to DPW's goal of avoiding them because of public health concerns. We request that the developer provide plans of a water main connecting the proposed 8" water with the existing water main in Nolan Lane, located east of the subdivision street. This connecting 6" or 8" water main would be located in the Springfield water transmission right of way, between lots 5 and 7. Plans of the Springfield transmission main can be obtained from Jim Buckey of the Engineering Department at Springfield City Hall Annex. Depths and stations of all water mains along the right of way should be shown. We will submit these plans to Springfield for their review. Drainage The topography of the subdivision site is a long ridge running in the direction of the proposed street, with ground sloping away from the street each side. For the full length of the street, care in grading will be needed to avoid discharge of excessive water on to adjoining property. Further detail of the discharge of the storm water on lots 5 and 6, would be helpful. h:\engineer\subdiv\caml—Ol.wpd TOWN OF AGAWAM INTEROFFICE - � _ w yco'�o MEMORANDUM R DM To: Planning Board CC: John P. Stone, DPW Supt. From: James T. Daley, P. E. Date: March 16, 2000 Subject: Camlann Wood - Prelim Subdivision Per your request received on September 21, 1999, we started immediate review of subject preliminary plan so as to be ready for the Planning Board meeting of September 30, 1999. Waivers Requested waivers included allowing 1000' of road with one access and allowing less than 300' separation between streets. A more exact description of the resulting street layout as proposed, would be "starting at Nolan Lane, traveling westward; a separation of 80', followed by Ridgeway Drive; a separation of 260', followed by proposed subdivision street; a separation of 140', followed by Wilbert Terrace. There will be a succession of intersections of short spacing, alternating left and right, occurring in an area with limited sight distance. Such a situation will be demanding on a driver's alertness and caution. Traffic The present traffic on North Street is approximately 2700 vehicles per day and the amount added by the proposed subdivision will be 100, neither of which will stress the road's capacity. Sight distances should be more thoroughly evaluated, particularly from the proposed street to a point west of Wilbert Terrace. A new plan/profile of North Street in that area would be helpful for the analysis. FRoM rue DEsx oF... Based on available older plans, there appears to be deficient vertical sight distance on North Street near the JAMES T.DALEY,P.E. proposed subdivision street. Because of this and as time TOWN ENGmrM permits, Engineering w conduct speed ENGIN6I:RWG DIVISION P i i g gill dt surveys as Part P Y TOWN ADMIN.BUILDING 36 MAIN Si= of a request to Massachusetts Highway Department for AGAWAM,MA 01001 new evaluation of speed zoning. Horizontal sight 413-786-04W EXT.275 distance, at the intersection of the proposed subdivision Fax: Camlann Preliminary Plan; pg. 2 street with North Street, should be evaluated at the time of Definitive Plan submission and an existing 36" oak tree fronting on North Street should be evaluated with respect to sight obstruction as well. Brush clearing along North Street near the subdivision road will be required. Sewage disposal This proposal involves sewering approximately six to eight lots in the front to an existing 8"sewer near the proposed intersection of the subdivision street with North Street. The remaining lots are proposed to be served by septic tanks. Subject to approval by DPW and the Health Department, this arrangement will be satisfactory. After definitive plans are initiated, the Developer might choose to examine economic feasibility of an alternate sewer layout that would avoid deep excavation and construction in North Street. If such a sewer would reduce the total length of sewer with low flow (at beginning end), then DPW may be in favor of it. Water supply Except as noted below, the preliminary water layout is satisfactory_ The proposed street, being dead ended, results in a dead ended water main, contrary to DPW's goal of avoiding them because of public health concerns. We request that the developer provide plans of a water main, connecting the proposed S" water with the existing water main in Nolan Lane, located east of the subdivision street. This connecting 6" or $" water main would be located in the Springfield water transmission right of way, between lots 5 and 7. Plans of the Springfield transmission main can be obtained from Jim Buckey of the Engineering Department at Springfield City Hall Annex. Depths and stations of all water mains along the right of way should be shown. We will submit these plans to Springfield for their review. Drainage The topography of the subdivision site is a long ridge running in the direction of the proposed street, with ground sloping away from the street each side. For the full length of the street, care in grading will be needed to avoid discharge of excessive water on to adjoining property. Further detail of the discharge of the storm water on lots 5 and 6, would be helpful. h:\engineer\subdiv\carril_01.wpd 1 413 787 6181 JUi`I.21.3000 7:38Atl 413 787 6181 NO.478 P. 1 DEPARTMENT OF FAGILITiES MANAGEMENT 233 ALLEN STREET SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSE7TS 01 108 TEL, (413) 787.6280 FAX. (413) 787.6181 THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS FAX-.' `R- N'SM1'1'TAL Date: June 16, 2000 Time: To: Deborah Dachos,Town Planner Town of Agawam 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 0 100 1 From: Cleve D. Carrens, A.I.A. Facilities Designer Re: Proposed Camlann Wood Subdivision Message: Dear Ms Dachos: Just a quick note in respect to last night's Planning Board meeting about the above referenced project. Without speaking for Mr. Daley, he may not have understood your question with respect to attributes of vehicle condition concerning stopping distance. For your information only, enclosed is some language that might help explain those attributes and how the braking distance formula and related graph curves can be very subjective depending on the information one does(or does not) choose to consider, This is not my information, it's right out of the design manual and not too technical to understand. Cleve Number of pages including this cover page: Please contact sender at(413)787-6245 if transmission is incomplete, JUN.21.2000 7:39AM . 1 413 787 6181 Nd.478 P.2 A POLICY on :f GEOMETRIC DESIGN of HIGHWAYS and 4 P R 2 U STREETS 1994 American Association of Statc Highway and,Transportation 01'f icials 444 North Capitol Strtet, N.W..Suita 249 _ r Washington, D.C. 30001 f 203) 634.5800 y «C_opyright, 191& by the Ame:t1can As-coclution ui• Stnic Hi shway and Transportation Af1"cci-.Ats.Ali Rie ius RQsUrvt'd. TIii;lit~nk.urpans rhercor.may not be rvprtxluccd in arr'tilml wirhOUL wriuen permission of the pUbli:+hcr. Printtd In the UniWtl Sratca of Arnarica. ISBN: 1-560514)68-4 ;'=;;:^,,• ,. - ,fig:s.+=..,�.:• a; 3UN.21.2000, 7:40AM 1 418 767 6181 NO. 1478 PA requircd 0.2 to 0.; , under alert conditions rcyuired 1,5 ; under nurnial currditions. Minimurn reaction times thus could be in least 1.64 4:U.64s for alcried driven: plus 1 s for the. un,~.xpe e' d signal. Becuusc the studies used shriple prcarranuod ; siVIWIS, they repr'e.sent the lea.st complex of roadway conditions. Even under th;se simple concliiro ns it was found th-Ut %OTI)e operators may iok-c ovcr 3.5 s log ro:spond. Boc:ause actual conditions on Out highway are eo nerally more coultslex tlutn 010Ac cif tlIC studie.+and because:there. i•wide diversity in the rcactiun tiMeA r'cquired. it is evident that the valise adopted should he greater than 1-&4 s. In clrrerminunon of sightdistance torch-sign.the reaction tiine should bL:larger than tllc average foi,,al i drtvcrs uncles numial conditions, It inuld bc; largo:ellongh to include flit'' r•e:rC-then time required for nearly all drivers under mofit highway ccrrtclitions. For approximately 90 percent of the drivers in the first Sturdy mentioned, a reaction time;ol'?,S ,; was found to be adequate. A reaction (ime: ul' has thin beet) assunied in the developmr:nt crt'I able I11- 1. reaction time of?-i s is considered adcyuate For more complex conditions than those cif the various studies. but it is not adequate for the must complex ronditium; encountered by the driver. Additional consideration 'of the rrio,t complex co ndilion.-;such as those found at multiphase.'tit-crradc imerseetions and ramp tcrrnini at through roadways can he found later in this chapter in the suction "Decision Sight Distance.- - Braking 1)1.-,;tance The approximate braking distance of a vehicle cirt a level roctclW4), may be , detarmincd L►v the use of the standard formula: ?S4f where: d = brakinu distance. ❑ , V = initial speed, kin/h: and f = coefficient of friction betwc en tires and roadway. In this formula for braking distance the f factor is used as an rtvcrall or a slnale.value that is rcpresentative for the whole of the ,peed change. f aAire- mcnts .show that f is not the same for:all speeds. It decreases:as flit. initial speed increases. It varies considerahl r because of many physical elemcnLS Such W air pre:ssut'e of tires, composition of tires,tiro tread) patTern and depth of rrcad,ty e and coradit;011 of t c pavement yurfacc. and the prescnc:e of* moisture.., tr11141, JUN.21.2000 7:40AM 1 413 787 6181 N0.478 PA i,now. or icc. Thchr'lkill_" diNIHIIN also dej)cnds on thu bmking SkISM-11 Ul'dic ­ Jllcle, The sevcrzal variables an;allowed for if Ji computed fore:ich test from WrIdUrd 1.'Ormula. ITTS—us represcas the equiValcill constant fricf—so—n—F-7tor. T,117value';Ul'1711 F"i"Urc Ill- I (A and B)were calculated on this h.tsis for sonic 4:11' the CLINCS that T`CpTesuni tests in which only Npccd and disiancc wcre recordcd. Fivury Ill-I A illustrates friction coafficienrN foijod Oydifferent inves-ri,'afor.s. CUrvcs I to 6 are: from a study.14) in v"llich 11101,0 (11jill 1.000 111 a 1-iski 6!1110 Ills ()I' Rlrm-ard skiddin,,, weru made on.32 pavenianys in I)oTh weT Ind dry condirions-. Several typt-, of rirff, were being used. Coeffieicut,.- of (dentin tvorc Qom�)Uled by ki-silig,lictual"lopping distances in the stundurdsiopping formula.Curvcs 7.und 8 arcs mprosell(ativC 01,Several curves 01, a study 15) 111 Which over i0surfaccs wer%, tested in th(! dry condition by three different methods using three types of ILI tire.,, Ckirves 9 atid 10 Crum ihc ~ante;stud' urc rk:prc.,CrJL,11.EiVC ot"wvt pavement~. Curve I I is the CUIC111,11VI C(41JiVIlCAIt f VttltiA! for stopping dktances measured (3 1 on high-type lxwenienu dieNe Were the 0111 'le-StS that iI)Cl1Uded.stOpN 1'rOrnspe.eds of about 106 to 110 km/h. 'Nis curve is the Uvtrage of all stops Tnea,4ured. bL11 comparison with on-the-road samples(at low spetds)shows that ffic`vehic lei;tnd drivers were somukvhat better than the average on the highways. Because of the lo%ver coefficients ol'I'riction on wct I pavctgtcnts as compared with dry. fl-w Nvet conditiongovcIrris in Bete mlining stopping distances I'vr LI.SV III Je.<ign. The coefficiews-0111`100tl used for dc.siwi c Sritcria "11OUld rCPFCNCI11 FT01 only wet pave nitnits in pud condition but akusuffaces approaching the end ul' their useful lives.The values hotjld eoconjpz s,,; nearly n1l significant pavenieni iurface types cold the likely ficid conditions. Figurc [11-113 sullillukrizies thc ofntieries of Jeff t.1 madccm Ifludern pwcmtws ill Germany t6). Each road sectiort was tested at 20. 40. 60 and 80 krnAl by a luck-ed-Mle-6 trailer. Re cause the rest methods differ. iliere is no direct co(fel"Moll berWaon lht.W. - CIII'VeN geld ihost. oj' Fivurc III-1A ear Tablo 111-1. However, Figure 111-1 B does irldiLIRc that there:ku wide variation bawcun the COCf11LiC.n1SL111riC1iOO 1UT' vurious pavements.which rclIccts the effect that surface tcxturc has-tin stopping si;7llt distance and, therefore. rkhe impoerarice of this factor. The friction factor ~values uicd in calcularinti tuft stopping distances should allow for WOM Eircsas well as for new iireA, and fear nearly all typL-N o(Lrcads and tire compositions. The friction factor vuluc.-; used should also enCOMPUSS 11W differences in vehicle.ititikiriverbr.-ikii).efi-()iii varinoxspced.�.On the tithe rhund. the values UsL;d aced not he so lo%kl as LO he SUitablC ['Or conditions.Preferably.the fvaluciUsed ford(:sign llowcver'availohle dwaalc nol 11111 V Licluilcd over the ranee for all tllese variabit--s. and C011CIUSiOlIN MUST be made in term" of the safest reported averagu values. The coefficients of friction in Table I Il-I 111ave. been Neiecled based Cm thesc criteria x" 11cing. apl.m.)pritme A:11- rhe c-11cularion of 7UN.21.2000 7:41AM 1 413 7e7 6181 114.478 P.5 126 ;�AASI TO-14rc:,r►terrir Dcs,,vt ry' tva.i i and Stretch D chsiiatt Sight Distance Slopping :ighl cliitatic4., arc usttally sUlll :i4nt to allow rcaesOnabiv compciew and alert driver'; to C0111C tO U hurried stop under ordinary circunistance.s. However,these dist:_tnces are often ioadcquaite whcn drivers nuat Mak-C CMr.plex (rr m-stantimeous dd:cisitms. when information is difficull to perceive, or whcn urt{.xpccted or unusual munctivers arc rcquircd, Limitingsh,lit disumccs to thosc I ro\,ided for sropping, may also prac'IUdc drivers frum perlUrming cv:a,ive 4112nd:d1yl'•I:-;.Whic It:trc ol'wr1 le.4s hazardous mid othcrm-D a prcfernhlc 10 SIOppin,21. Evan with an ;rrpropricttc complcment of -,tundlhard traffic control device% in �WC(Vdanc%: witll the N41JTCD (9)• stupping, Sight may not providC sufficient visillifit)• distances for dri\,crs to corroborate advance WW'11irt_t and to qform t tc rleccssairy mancuvers. It is evident ihat !litre are r,trmy loco inns whcrc it would be. prudettt to priovidc longer srt;hi idi.-tancr,. In time circ:um- 'Stances, 4leciiiUm sr6ht Tst�.frICC pruvides the Are Ater Ie-ne- 1 t l:rt cfriV r:c need, Dc:ci�ir�r+ sib tr di,tatt�:G �s l C c tatanCC t'equtrd:cl for :1 driver to cictcct art uncxpectcdl or otherwisc difficult-to-perceive infurination source ur h azard'M :1 ruadwav etavirY1nmctrl than may be visually cluttered. recognize The hatcat d or its I�r>tc.rltiarl dire al. �� cct art aliprnpri;etc .peed find pat 1, and in'tiate.. and cd7tnp1m: the required,r•,rlc.tV rnam versafely and Xicicnily (54). Geeau5c decision sighi distant:t civcs driver, :Id di ional mitrain for error and atlurds them sufficiem le:negth to maneuver their vchic:les at the•:tme or reduccd•pced r;ahcr than tojust stnp. it• values area substantially greater than sioppina siwllt di,tanc e. DrivCt:A elecd d ocision sight distance, whevevc:r thct'e iS a likelihood fnr teeth in either informatirm recgitiott, decision-making. or control actions (9). The following;tmexamples of critical locaiinns wllere theses kinds oferror's are:likely - tc1 oc.c:ur. sand where it is desirable to provide decision;i, tu distance: interchangc and initr:�cctiun locadonti W-C rccicrired: change: in cro•• section such as tall plazas and carte drops: and areas of concemraied demand where there is apt to lic "visual nui.,e- whonever sourccs ol'inf omnation competd'.. as those froin roadway c1cments, traffic, traffic control davic.e.s, -ind udvertisinu, sinns. 1 The; decision si-ht distances in 'f abld: lit-3 (I) Provide values tv lie used by designers for apprupr'iaw sight distance~ at critical locations and (2) serve* as criteria in ec•trlu.,iting tltc suitability of the sight ld: 2111, ut these IOC;ItJ()rrS. Because of the additional s,afcty ;erred mamuverabili?v t1wsc lcngihs Vicicl. i( i, t'ecommended thatt decision sight distances be provided Ott Critical 10cariOn4 Or that dle e points be rcluca led tct locations whcn;dt:ci.;ion sight disfanec lciigrh; are available.ale. I Hi is (tnt feasible to provide these disuincc 4 becauso of horirun(al ur vertical curvaalum or it Mocaation is not possible. special mte'.ntiun should L)L �C Live':n to the tr,e tit suit:rhic tea ffic control dcvict'.for pruviding,adva ncc.warning (it' the comlitions thia art likely tobr. Lnccsuntercd. 4KIi�1tv �,p��,''�s+►' Qt! , 4 l7 t�i� �� eyd�.►�� Clev�cfs - JLN.21.2000 7-41AM 1 413 767 6181 N0.470 P.6 Design Speed nomisi:nn Sight Dis ..for. Avoidance : a euv r. meters) (k in/It) A 11 G D IF 5o} 75 160 145 160 200 60 95 205 175 205 235 70 125 250 200 240 275 80 155 300 230 273 111 9 I95 360 275 320 i60 100 225 415 315 365 405 110 265 455 335 '1990 435 120 305 505 375 415 470 Table III-3_ Decision sight distance. (Source: Ref. 10) Decision sialit distance values that will be ,1I,1plicahlu tU 1T10i1 SitUD1iOn5 )rave Dean developed from empirical Clara. The decisiort sis~llr distance.,, vary depcnd, inn, on whcdlcr the lacatiun is on a rural or urban road. and on Lh;c type Or ma ntuver required to avoid hazards .1n . nentiate the locition properly. 'I'abl►: 111-3 shows, decision si7 ht distance value~ for variuus sirtiaTinns ruutttled for design_ As can he seed in Table 111-•3.gencrally mhorterdistancei are required tier rural roads awl when a stop is the maneuver involved. The lolluwina avoidance maneuvcrs are covered in Tabic I11-3- • Avuidattc•e Maneuver A: Stop on ruml road. ���'`°' � '�a;t=it� • Avoid,!joce Maneuver B: Stop on Ln'ban road. rv+r.sl c�nIUQ_:�,• AvpittZrlc:e Maneuver C: Spczd/path/clircctinn chart a on rural road. • Avc�idanc.e ManeuverD: Spc.4d/pathldirectitrnchat�Ue�visubtirhanroad. _�p.ri.l1'�te,, c�.rc�yl'�;�1; ' • Avoidvcc Maneuver F: Speed/path/direction c1i nRc on urb iri road. �'�1@. :t?1 4'0VA - :. In cUmputin�;►nd measuring ciceisi�7t1 sight rlistanccs.the 1070 mm cve.hei�tli and 150 mm object height criteria used for stopping sight distance have beta adupted. Alrlioumh drivers may have to be ihlc to tiee.the entire: roadway situRITion. including the road surface. the radunale for the 150 mm object hcight i.� a• applicable fur dc-cision sight distance as it is fnt' sroppirna si,i)tt distance. • • w 0 TOWN OF AGAWAM MEMORANDUM ��RRTED MPy` To: Planning Board CC: John P. Stone, DPW Supt. From: James T. Daley, P. E. Date: June 15, 2000 Subject: Camlann Woods Subdivision , Traffic Subsequent to our report to the Planning Board of May 25, 2000, commenting on Fuss and O'Neill's traffic report, we have completed our own survey and traffic count on North Street at the proposed Camlann subdivision area. The topographic survey extended to approximately the right of way limits and went from Nolan lane to the bottom of the hill west of Wilbert Terrace. Sylvan Lane, located 260' east of Nolan Lane, was not included in the survey. Proposed Camlann Lane is located on the north side of North Street between Ridgeway Drive and Wilbert Terrace. These streets ,except Sylvan, are shown on the accompanying plan. The average daily traffic, based on the study period 5/26/00 to 5/31/00 was 4700 vehicles per day (vpd ). This included weekday as well as the long week end travel and was substantially higher than the figure of 2700 vpd, reported earlier, based on projections in older Route 57 reports. Traffic counts taken by Engineering in 1996, showed a p.m. peak of 631 vehicles per hour (vph ). The west bound directional volume was 400 vph and of that volume, 62% was turning north towards Westfield at the intersection with North Westfield Street. The average running speed was 39 miles per hour (mph ), close to the running speed of 40 mph reported by Fuss and O'Neill. The 85`n percentile speed was 43 mph, all of our reported speeds being obtained by our automatic traffic recorder. In the latest 3.5 years, at the following inter tions, there ave bee ; two accidents , with injuries at Wilbert Terrace, no accidents at Ridgeway/Nolan and one accident at Sylvan Lane. F 0M TIIE DESK OF... AMEST.DALEY.P_E. The Fuss & O'Neill report cites corner sight distances TOWN ENGINEER addressed in table V - 11 of the AASHTO manual as ENGINEERING DIVISION BUILDING 3fi MAIN STREET g q❑ ISION TOWN ADMIN basis for meeting minimum requirements for intersection AGAWAM,MA 01001 operations. This table is listed in the section of the manual covering local roads and is designated for use 413-786-0400 Fax: Camlann - gg 2 with rural roads. North Street would be categorized as a collector road at a minimum, given its partial use as an inter - city connector. Using values in the Highway Design Manual, By the Massachusetts Highway Dept. ( MHD ), the following are obtained. The height of eye is 3.5 feet and the height of object is 0.0' (for intersections). The design speed selected is 45 mph, based on a running speed of 39 mph, from figure II-22 of the ASSHTO Manual. This is also in general agreement with the Manual stating that posted speeds are generally equal to the 85'h percentile speed (approx. 45mph). While this speed is well above the posted speed of 35 mph, it reflects actual conditions. The closely spaced intersections; Wilbert Terrace, proposed Camlann Drive, Ridgeway Drive, Nolan Lane and Sylvan Lane impose demands on the driver's perception and reaction such that decision sight distance should be available. The Decision Sight Distance calculated is 724' and the associated "m" or middle ordinate distance is 76'. The "m" distance is that from the inside lane to the limit of roadside where clear sight distance is needed. This requirement is impossible to meet and was not considered further in the analysis. The Stopping Sight Distance thus selected for use in analysis, from Table 3.11 in the MHD design manual, is 400' reduced to 380' to account for eastbound traffic on an upgrade, approaching Camlann Drive. The associated "m" distance is 26', which does not involve visual obstructions to the extent that the 76' "m" distance did. Using the above information, the design vehicle is shown on the profile of the enclosed drawing. 1 of 3. As shown, the height not visible is 3.72'. The approaching driver cannot see below a height of 3.72' and therefore is unable to see the design height of object of 0.0' and cannot fully perceive the situation at the approached intersection. While the offset between Camlann Drive and adjacent streets, being less than required, is not a part of this evaluation, it does seem to follow with the general concepts under discussion. Based on the inadequate sight distance cited above, we cannot recommend that the Planning Board approve the intersection proposed in the subject Preliminary Plan under the current site and traffic conditions. s:lsubdivlcaml_09.wpd May 31, 2000 Charles Calabrese, Chairman Agawam Planning Board 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Re: Proposed Camlann Wood Subdivision Traffic Study Dear Chairman and respective Board Members: We appreciate the Town pursuing their own independent Study of the traffic situation at the proposed intersection of North Street and the referenced subdivision. 1 am quite familiar with the AASHTO (American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials) standards for the design of highways and streets and find a few issues I believe to be very concerning and potentially hazardous. 1. North Street is being frequented by more truck traffic than ever before (as I can remember). The AASHTO standards equivilate the site/stopping distance of vehicles and trucks because the height viewpoint of trucks offsets the need for longer breaking distances under load for trucks. This is typically agreeable in flat road conditions. The situation at North Street is particularly different because of the rising or vertical curve that is not accounted for in the standard formula. This condition is special to the site and does not enhance the safety characteristics of the neighborhood. 2. There is a growing elderly population that resides in the neighborhood and accesses North Street frequently from the side streets. Introducing another side street into the current street pattern does nothing to benefit these drivers as they make their split-second decisions to maneuver their way out of potentially fatal situations. The addition of another street would only promote a hazardous condition. 3. The design speed of North Street is posted at 35mph. The rate of speed (especially at rush hour and dusk) far exceeds the posting. I recall the police reports of ticketed travelers indicate that 51 mph is the average speed of those stopped. Repaving of the street may only increase the speed traveled by commuters as they feel more sure of the road surface. This increase of speed would effect the realistic formula for calculating the desirable sight/stopping distance and will likely be overlooked in any traffic study presentation. 4. The children of the neighborhood use the southerly side of North Street=towalk and wait for their school busses. I feel it is already a hazardous;curve`frirpedestrians`and the introduction of another street and another school bus ' "with,'.waiting parents and • t 0 vehicles does nothing to benefit the safe negotiation of a vehicle traveling through this section of road. 5. There are several scenarios of traffic that should be presented: a stopped vehicle waiting to turn and not being seen from a vehicle bearing down from the West because of the rise and curve. The simultaneous access of two vehicles turning into each other from opposing streets. The person that decides to pass a stopped vehicle waiting to turn. In short, there are many ways to easily get into trouble with this particular stretch of road regardless of your eyesight, age, driving experience, vehicle condition, weather, darkness, unfamiliarity, westerly sun glare, etc. I think it would just be poor practice to design an intersecting street at this location. Again, I do not support the waiver requests of the Applicant and I think there is a bigger issue here about what message we are sending and what we are willing to support as good and safe decisions in planning that truly have benefit to those directly effected and the Town in whole. I do not particularly think that this development is one of them and that its not the end of the world if this development doesn't happen,but I do hope the Planning Board considers the big picture and the quality of life plan within your control. Si cerel , Cleve D. Carrens, Ar 24 Sylvan Lane cc: Jim Daley TOWN OF AGAWAM MEMORANDUM . .. �R�4TED MAC` To: Planning Board CC: John P. Stone, DPW Supt. From: James T. Daley, P. E. Date: May 25, 2000 Subject: Camlann Wood Subdivision Per your request, we have reviewed the letter report from Fuss and O'Neill on sight distances and do not disagree with the content thereof. However, this report deals only with the sight distances for traffic accessing the subject subdivision. As we reported in our previous memos on this subdivision, sight distance for traffic traveling on North Street in the area of Camlann Wood will have marginal sight distance due to the geometry, vertical and horizontal, of North Street. As we previously stated, a review should be completed to determine if the existing North Street is adequate to provide the necessary sight distance for the posted speed ( 35 mph ). The proposed subdivision will provide nothing to improve present conditions, especially the inclusion of another street in this area. It would be helpful to have a plan showing all intersecting streets in the area together with'all remaining roadside obstructions. s:lsubdivlcaml_08.wpd FROM TIIE DESK OF... TAMES T.DALEY,P.E. TOWN ENGINEER ENGINEERING DIVISION TOWN ADMIN.BUILDING 36 MAIN STREET AGAWAM,MA 01001 413-786-0400 ext.275 Fax: 73 Ridgeway Drive Feeding Hills, MA 01030 May 24, 2000 Planning Board Town Hall Agawam, MA 01001 To whom it may concern: After reviewing the plan for the proposed subdivision located at the Swiss Club on North Street, I urge the board to turn this plan down. It doesn't comply with the rule and regulation for the amount of footage needed between parallel adjacent streets. If built, you will have consecutive non-complying streets (Nolan Lane & Camlann Wood) which will add to an already unsafe situation. Simultaneous entering and exiting while trying to negotiate the through traffic, and a very poor sight line, which is common for all the streets (Nolan Lane, Sylvan Lane, Ridgeway Drive, and Wilbert Terrace), makes for a dangerous situation. I appeal to the board to respect the people of this neighborhood. Please do not place the town and this community in an increasingly dangerous situation. I invite you to come see for yourselves, stand out at this location at peak hours for a few days and I'll have no doubt that you would agree. I ask once again do not grant a waiver on this footage rule and regulation. The drawback of this plan on this particular site outweighs the benefits to the town. Sincerely,.. ; ,r ` .; ` • Robert Carpenter k �M Engineer MAY � 520 r i.N LA r Town of Agawam 1' %1` 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837 y� 1� Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 MEMO TO: ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT FROM: PLANNING BOARD SUBJECT: FUSS & O'NEILL LETTER/CAMLANN WOODS DATE: MAY 23, 2000 Please review and comment on the attached letter from Fuss& O'Neill regarding Camlann Estates prior to the Planning Board's meeting to be held on May 25'b at 4:30 PM. 14135678936 MAT.i 3.F000 1: 11PM FUSS & ONEILL LNGMDW NO.089 P. 1/2 000 Fuss & O'Neill Inc. Consulting Engineers 78 Interstate Drive Other Offices; West Springfield, MA 01089 Manchester, Connecticut TEL 413 452-0445 FAX 413 846-C497 Fairfield, Connecticut INTERNET.www,FandO.com East Providence, Rhode Island FAX TRANSMITTAL SHEET This facsimile and the information it contains are intended to be a confidential communication only to the person or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have received this facsimile in error, please notify us by telephone and return the original fax to this office by mail. TO: Steve DePalma COMPANY: Regal Homes FAX NO.: 413 739-7962 TELEPHONE NO.: 413 221-7777 FROM: Steve Savaria DATE: May 23, 2000 JOB NO.: 2000320.A10 RE: Camlann Wood NO. OF PAGES: 2 (includes cover sheet) COMMENTS: Sight distance letter c: Deborah Dachos, Director, Agawam Planning Dept. 413 786-9927 MAY-2S.2000 1• 11pM FUSS $ 4NL1LL LNGMDW Nu.66aN Fuss&O'Neill Inc. Consuirins rngineen 78 Interstele Drive,VAeal Sprtngfle1r,MA 01089 -%--' - 413 452-045 FAX 4.3 84t-W IK-EANET:-&MV.F8M1d0.t0fn Clue-pf`:ee: Manchester,Connodcut May 23, �DDD Faidiald.Connoc1ctA y East Rovldence,Rhoda Island Mr. Stephen DePalma Regal Homes & Development 150 Juniper Ridge Road Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Re: Camlann Wood Subdivision Agawam, Massachusetts Dear Mr. DePalma, At your request, Fuss & O'Neill has conducted sight distance measurements at the proposed subdivision street to be located approximately 350 feet west of the intersection of North Street and Nolan Lane. We have determined that available sight distance to the east and west of rhis location exceeds the acceptable minimums for intersection operations. Existing available intersection sight distance east ofthe proposed subdivision street was measured to be 790 feet while the intersection sight distance to the west measured 475 feet. The sight distance to and from the west is limited by the horizontal and vertical curvature ofNorth Street. Speed limit signs along North Street are posted at 35 mph but vehicle runnincy speeds were observed to be approximately 40 mph. Based on these measurements, a safe intersection sight distance in accordance with AASHTO Table V-11,Comer Sight Distances at Rural Intersections,for 40 mph would be at least 415 feet. The available sight distance in both directions exceeds this acceptable minimum for the observed conditions. Please contact this office if you have any questions concerning our findings or if additional information is required, Sincerely, Stephen J. Savaria, P,E, Senior Traffic Engineer F:T 2009,20003201A 10�mjcOS23.wpd Comes. 0 0 TOWN OF AGAWAM INTEROFFICE yro MEMORANDUM To: Planning Board CC: MCC, File From: James T. Daley, P. E. Date: May 18, 2000 Subject: Preliminary Subdivision Plan - Camlann wood - North Street - Regal Homes Development Per your request received on May 4, 2000, we have reviewed the plan entitled, "Preliminary Subdivision of property Camlann Wood; Agawam, Massachusetts; For: Regal Homes & Development, 150 Juniper Ridge, Feeding Hills, Mass; By: D.L.Bean, Inc., 40 School Street, Westfield, MA; Date: Sept. 7, 1999; Rev: 4-27-2000; Scale: 1"=50"', and we have the following comments: 1.) Since this proposal is similar to the prior one, we would like to attach our comments from our previous review to this memo. 2.) A plan (1"=20' scale) showing survey data of the topography around the intersection with North Street should be provided before the definitive plan is approved. The drainage system or topography may need to be modified to prevent puddling in this area. 3.) The horizontal and vertical location of any proposed utilities for lot 5 crossing Springfield's easement should be shown. A copy of the newly revised plans should be sent to John Yacovone at the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission for their approval. Their address is: P.O. Box 995, Springfield, MA 01101-0995. The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has given no approval regarding any development to this lot. 4.) The spot grades are missing. We cannot make recommendations on grading until proposed grades are presented with the definitive plan. 5.) The test pit locations and the existing water table are not shown. 6.) The town is scheduled to start paving North Street on May 23, any utility changes that need to be made in the street should be completed prior to the placement of the final coating. 1\ • i 7.) The location of the intersection of Nolan Lane and North Street should be added to the plan. 8.) There is a note indicating that Cape Cod Berm's are to be used for this subdivision. However, these are not allowed, a copy of the Town's standard curb has been attached to this memo. 9.) The outlet of the detention basin is not shown, the proposed outlet location is a concern due to the slope of the land adjacent to the basin. Sincerely, Sincerely, 212Li Uc�,, James T. Daley, P.E. Michael C. Chase, E.Y.T. Town Engineer Civil Engineer I hAenginee rlsubdivlcaml 07.wpd r ' 21 Ridgeway Drive Feeding Hills, MA 01030 May 18, 2000 Planning Board Agawam Town Hall Main Street Agawam, Ma 01101 To whom it may concern: In regards to Camlann Woods, the proposed subdivision off North Street, Feeding Hills, MA. In my opinion as well as some 150 members of the surrounding community that signed a petition, implore the board to follow the rules and regulations of a sub- development. There are far too many problems with the proposed property. The Department of Environmental Management stated concern over the location of the proposed drainage basin. There is concern on the behalf of the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission, there is the problem of inadequate buffer zones,the length of a dead-end street, the lack of appropriate footage to adjacent, parallel streets and the line of site from where the proposed street is to be located. It is obvious that the plan cannot stand on it's own. The plan that requires no approval is two lots, 4 % acres each. All the concerns brought up regarding the development would be elevated. I urge the board to deny the plan because it simply cannot comply with the rules and regulations it needs extraordinary help from the Board at the expense of the surrounding neighborhood, which is strongly opposed, to this development. Sincerely, Thomas R. Longtin 5�...:..�}.3y1„ gyro • COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ° IN EXECUTIVE OFFICE OE ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS ' > DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT q4 0 DIVISION OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION 100 CAMBRIDGE STREET, BOSTON,MA 02202 PHONE 617-727-3160 FAX 617-727-2630 www.state.ma.us/dem/ May 17, 2000 Argeo Paul Cellucci SENT BY FAX AND MAIL GOVERNOR Jane Swift Planning Board LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 36 main Street, Agawam, MA. 01001-1837 Bob Durand SECRETARY Aun.. Charles Calabrese,Chair, Peter C. Webber RE: Preliminary Subdivision Review, COMMISSIONER "Camlann Wood" Subdivision, North Street, Agawam, Ma. Dear Mr. Calabrese, The Department of Environmental Management(the Department) is in receipt of the revised preliminary subdivision plans for the"Camlann Wood" Preliminary Subdivision. The Department appreciates the opportunity to review the project plans and we offer the following;comments and recommendations. 1) The plans show the drainage for the entire roadway discharging to a retention area on Lot#6. The westerly limits of this basin are shown approximately 15' off of the State Park boundary. The Department requests that this basin be moved away from the park boundary. The Northerly portions of Lots#4 and #6 are large enough to provide sufficient acreage to construct and maintain these facilities without impacting park land. It should also be noted that the park is located directly downgradient of the proposed basin. Is the basin designed large enough to contain a 100-Year Storm? What impacts will there be from flows overtopping the proposed basin. 2) The proposed discharge will outfall into the State Park watershed. The plans indicate that Best Management Practices(BMP's)are to be utilized in the drainage system. Upon completion of the project,will the Town be responsible for the operation and maintenance of these systems? If not,will there will be a "Homeowners Organization"overseeing their operation and who will the,,, � Department contact to have input into how the systems are operated.," s-VLTE PO RobinsonlcamlanlDOC tOOYEARS printed on recycled paper L= t, 3) The Towns' subdivision regulations require that the drainage system have a positive connection,to a stream or piped drainage system. The State will not grant drainage easements across the Park property for private development. The Department requests that all drainage systems be designed using the parameters as spelled out in the Department of Environmental Protection's Stormwater Management Policy and the requirements of the Town of Agawam' subdivision bylaws. 4) Lot 45 is shown having frontage on the proposed roadway and with the majority of buildable land to the north of the City of Springfield property. These two separate portions of Lot#5 are not contiguous and should not be considered a conforming legal building lot. The Department is interested in all construction activities that impact the Park and we look forward to working with the Town and the proponent toward the design and construction of a safe and environmentally sound development. If you have any questions pertaining to these comments, please contact Richard Brazeau, Assistant Regional Engineer, Region 4, at 1-413-545-5432. Also, please notify our office of any project-related meetings or opportunities for additional review and discussion. Sincerely, Richard P. Brazeau,�EM, gion 4, Assistant Regional Engineer cc: R. Teixeira, DEM Engineering J. O'Kula, DEM Engineering T. Frederick, DEM Director of Forests & Parks S. Mollison, DEM Regional Forests& Parks Director James Daley, Town Engineer, Town of Agawam Rob insonlcamlan3.DOC 2 14135455995 05.17/00 S4ED 12:52 FAX 1413 5995 AMHERST REG 4 � Z001 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSE'ITS EXECUTIVE OFFICE 'OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF FORESTS AND PARKS-REGION IV „ +r P.O.BOX 484,AMHERST,Il1A 01004 413-545-5993 FAX 413-545-5995 Argeo Paul Cellucci FAX TRANSMISSION FORM GOVERNOR lane Swift LIEUTENANT GOVERNOK Robert A. Durand SECRUFARY TO: kJ n -w.,f wt Peter C. Webber /A-A ` 1 COMMISSTONER DATE: n NUMBER OF PAGES (INCLUDING FORM}: SPECIAL INSTRU!q TIONS: IN THE EVENT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS RECEIVING THIS INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (413) 545-5993 AND ASK FOR: ��e sSwYe FopQW a u Zo �Y primed an reevcled paper 05/17/00 ;FED 12:52 FAX 14135455995 ARHERST REG 1 CZ002 • COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ° "ask, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS .. .�` DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ' DIVISION OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION 100 CANIBRJDGE S'1'stt:LT.BOSTON,MA 02202 PHONE 617-727-3160 FAX 617-727-2630 www.%tatc.ma.us/dem/ May 17,2000 ArZeo Paul Cellucci SENT RV FAX AND M;AM G0VER.NOR lane ,Swift Planning Board I.JF,k1TlNAhTGOVCR:NOR 36 main Street, Bob Durand Agawam, MA. 01001-1837 StCKLYARY Attn.: Charles Calabrese, Chair, PetcrC- Wehher RE: Preliminary Subdivision Review, COMIMISSI©NFR "Camiann Wood" Subdivision, North Street,Agawam, Ma. Dear Mr. Calabrese, The Department of Environmental Management (the Department) is in receipt of the revised preliminary subdivision plans for the"Camlann Wood" Preliminary Subdivision. The Department appreciates the opportunity to review the project plans and we offer the following comments and recommendations. 1) The plans show the drainage for the entire roadway discharging to a retention area on Lot #t6. The westerly limits of this basin are shown approximately 15' off of the State Park boundary. The Department rcaluests that this basin be moved away frum. the park boundary. The Northerly purtivns of Lots #4 and#6 are large enough to provide sufficient acreage to construct and maintain these facilities without impacting park land. It should also be noted that the park is located directly downgradient of the proposed basin. Is the basin designed large enough to contain a 100•Year Storm? VVIat impacts will there be from flows overtopping the proposed basin. 2) The proposed discharge will outfall into the State Park watershed. The plans indicate that Best Management Practices(BMP's)are to be utilized in the drainage system. Upon completion of'the project,will the Town be responsible for the operation and maintenance of these systems? If not, will there will be a "Homeowners Organization"overseeing their operation and who will the Department contact to have input into how the systems are operated. %1AfE PO h m k It c ab A Robiruon\i;mrt1'an3.D0C A. `a printed an rierycled paper 05/17/00 WED 12:52 FAX 14135455995 AMHERST REG 4 Q 003 3) The Towns' subdivision regulations require that the drainage system have a positive connection,to a stream or piped drainage system. The State will not grant drainage easements across the Park property for private development. The Department requests that all drainage systems he designed using the parameters as.spelled out in the Department of Environmental Protection's Storcnwater Management Policy and the requirements of the Town of Agawam' subdivision bylaws. 4) Lot#5 is shown having frontage ort the proposed roadway and with the majority of buildable land to the north of the City of Springfield property. These two separate portions of Lot#5 are not contiguous and should not be considered a conforming legal building lot. The Department is interested in all construction activities that impact the Park and we look forward to working with the Town and the proponent toward the design and construction of a safe and environmentally sound development. If you have any questions pertaining to these comments, please contact Richard Brazeau,Assistant Regional Engineer, Region 4, at 1-413-545-5432. Also,please notify our office of any project-related meetings or opportunities for additional review and discussion. Sincerely, Richard P. Brazeau,�F_M, gion 4, Assistant Regional Engineer cc: R. Teixeira,DEM Engineering J. O'Kula, DEM Engineering T. Frederick, DEM Director of Forests&Parks S. Mollison, DEM Regional Forests& Parks Director James Daley, Town Engineer,Town of Agay..am Rnhi nsun1caMfW3.T)OC 2 • Craig Edward Plante Michelle Noel Plante 19 Nolan Lane Feeding Hills,MA 01030-1334 Horne Phone 413n89-1161 May 14, 2000 Mr. Charles R. Calabrese, Chairman Agawam Planning Board Town of Agawam 36 Main Street Agawam,MA 01001-1837 Re: Regal Homes and Development Corporation Prertmta&SuAd&y&&a Pla or "Candann Food" Dear Mr. Calabrese: In connection with the above-referenced matter 1 have heard that this new plan calls for a shorter road with smaller lots and homes. We still have a concern with the safety issue when entering North Street. We also feel that there is absolutely no need to have a buffer under thirty feet. If the Planning Board passes a subdivision plan for the west side of Nolan Lane, we would prefer the last plan submitted. The lots and homes would be much larger than this plan shows. The earlier plan would keep the integrity that Nolan Lane has developed. In conclusion, while not speaking for the other families of Nolan Lane, we prefer that nothing be built behind us. if something is built there, a subdivision with large homes, at least the size of the ones on Nolan Lane, would be best. We do take much pride in what we have built here. If the Agawam Planning Board passes a plan that would be less in keeping with the standards of Nolan Lane,you would be doing the taxpayers of Nolan Lane a great disservice. Thank you for the concerns you have shown in the past Planning Board meetings with regards to the"Camlann Wood" subdivision. Sincerely, .: ZnA Craig and Michelle Plante Town of Agawam 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837 r � Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax: 413-786-9927 PLANNING BOARD May 12, 2000 Dear Abutter: Regal Homes and Development Corp. has resubmitted to the Town of Agawam, a Preliminary Subdivision Plan for"Camlann Wood". The Preliminary Plan shows the creation of nine (9) lots on approximately 9 acres of land located on the northerly side of North Street, westerly of Nolan Lane. The Planning Board will be reviewing this Preliminary Plan at their meeting on May 18, 2000 which will be held in the Faolin Peirce Community Room, Agawam Police Station, 681 Springfield Street. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM and you may contact this office at 786-0400, extension 245 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Charles R. Calabrese, Chairman AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD CRC/DSD:prk Town of Agawam 4 �1 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837 y� D M Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 May 8, 2000 Steven DePalma Regal Homes and Development Corporation 150 Juniper Ridge Drive Feeding Hills, MA 0103 0 Dear Mr. DePalma: At its duly called meeting held on April 20, 2000, the Agawam Planning Board voted to deny the Preliminary Subdivision Plan entitled "Preliminary Subdivision of Property, Camlann Wood, Agawam, Massachusetts, For: Regal Homes& Development, 150 Juniper Ridge, Feeding Hills, Mass" prepared by D.L. Bean, Inc. and dated September 7, 1999, revised April 17, 2000. The reasons for denial are as follows: l. The proposed road is approximately 765' in length in violation of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations Section 159-8 E (1) which specifies that dead-end streets shall be no longer than five hundred (500) feet in length. 2. The proposed road is less than the required minimum distance of 300' between adjacent parallel streets as is required in Section 159-8 A(6) of the Rules and Regulations. The proposed distances between the adjacent streets are: Nolan Lane, 80', Ridgeway Drive, 260' and Wilber Terrace, 140'. 3. Sight distances must be more thoroughly evaluated, particularly from the proposed street to a point west of Wilbert Terrace. Based upon existing data, there appears to be deficient vertical sight distance on North Street near the proposed subdivision street. Horizontal sight distance should also be evaluated. (Source: Memo from James T. Daley, P.E. Town of Agawam, September 30, 1999. 4. The plan shows a fifteen (I5) foot wide buffer along the west side of the proposed subdivision. A buffer is not shown on the remaining three sides. The Subdivision Rules and Regulations suggest a thirty (30) foot buffer when warranted by drainage or other local conditions. If you have any questions, or require further elaboration of the reasons for denial please do not hesitate to contact the Planning Office at 786-0400, extension 283. Sincerely, Ronald LaRiviere, Acting Chairman Agawam Planning Board cc: Clerk D. L. Bean, Inc. Engineering Building File MEMO TO: Engineering Department FROM: Planning Board DATE: May 4, 2000 SUBJECT: Preliminary Plan - Camlann Wood -North Street - Regal Homes Development Attached is a resubmittal of the Camlann Wood Preliminary Plan for your review and comment prior to the Board's May 18' meeting. DSD:prk Basic Design Controls 3-25 Increases or decreases in the distances in Table 3.11 are warranted for grades of 3% or more, calculated by the following formula: V? d ^ 30(f t G) where G is the grade expressed as a decimal (e.g., 6% is 0.06). Downgrades are negative and upgrades are positive. Table 3.12 provides the adjustments to the level stopping sight distances. Table 3.12 GRADE ADJUSTMENTS FOR STOPPING SIGHT DISTANCES Increase for Downgrades Decrease for Upgrades Design Correction In Correction in Speed Stopping Distance (ft) Stopping Distance (ft) (mph) 3% 6% 9% 3% 1 6% 9% 30 10 20 30 — 10 20 40 20 40 70 10 20 30 50 30 70 — 20 30 — 60 50 110 — 30 50 — 65 60 130 — 30 60 70 70 160 — 40 70 — Reference: A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways & Streets, AASHTQ, 1984 3.6.2 Decision Sight Distance In many cases, stopping sight distance is, by itself, inadequate to provide a safe highway situation. These include situations where a driver must handle a complex highway situation, the hazard is difficult to perceive, unexpected or unusual maneuvers are required, or an eva- sive maneuver is preferable to a hurried stop. Examples of where these situations are likely to occur include intersections and interchanges, railroad/highway grade crossings, lane drops, detours, and major changes in the highway cross section. The decision sight distance con- cept can also be used to determine the need for advance warning signs, although this is not a desirable substitute for the physical availability of sight distance. Decision sight distance is the distance required for a driver to detect an unexpected or otherwise difficult-to-perceive information source or hazard in a roadway environment that may be visually cluttered, recognize the hazard or its threat potential, select an appropriate speed Cand path, and initiate and complete the required safety maneuver safely and efficiently. 3-24 Basic Design Controls 3.6.1 Stopping Sight Distance Stopping sight distance is the sum of two distances: the distance traveled during driver perception/reaction time, and the distance traveled during brake application.The perception/ reaction time is 2.5 sec. This is sufficient for simple and moderately complex highway situa- tions. Where more complex conditions exist, greater times should be allowed for perception/ reaction time (see Section 3.6.2 "Decision Sight Distance"). Stopping sight distance is the absolute minimum that should be provided at any point on the highway. Greater distances should be available wherever possible. Braking distance is calculated by: VZ d = 30f Where: d = braking distance, ft. V = initial speed, mph f = coefficient of friction Table 3.11 summarizes stopping sight distance data. The desirable distances are com- puted by selecting V equal to the design speed. The minimum distances are found by setting V equal to the average running speed for low-volume conditions. Although the lower distances are allowable, every reasonable effort should be made to provide desirable stopping sight dis- tances. When determining stopping sight distances, the height of eye is 3.5 feet and height of object is 0.5 foot. Table 3.11 STOPPING SIGHT DISTANCES Design Coefficient Sight Distance Speed of Friction Minimum Desirable 30 0.35 200 200 40 0.32 275 325 50 0.30 375 475 60 0.29 525 650 70 0.28 625 850 Reference: A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways & Streets, AASHTO, 1984 ' r w ' Nei moors reJ�oce at s dwis on sdefeat 9 By JACK FARRELL The battle is not necessarily committee that would investigate tain fewer than 10 homes apiece, over, however. The developers of solutions to the. traffic situation," she said. I Staff writer the proposed 10-lot subdivision Longtin wrote,and volunteered to So far this year, 10 building per- ` .�1AGAWAM—When the prelimi- can return with another plan,and work on such a panel. mits for new single-family houses ' na lan for a new subdivision off the Longtins and their neighbors Cohen said yesterday that, have been issued,according toKa- p are aware of that.But their experi- while he is sympathetic to those tistics kept by Building Inspector North Street 'was unanimously ence has left them thinking that concerns,. moratoriums on build- Dominic J. Urbinati. That's afar shod down last night by the Plan- in often backfire because devel- c from the 1980s, when fhere - the city should take a look at how g D' 1 n�gBoard,neighbors rejoiced. much development and traffic apers rush to submit plans before were sometimes 300 new building ,Vm really pleased, said Susan p a cut-off date.And some long-dor- lots cleared per year,Dachos said. 'Longtin, one of about 20 residents Agawam can endure. mant plans are then.spurred to life. Dachos also warned agains106 Who attended the meeting at the Last week,Susan Longtin wrote "All plans that are°turned in be- moratorium idea, citing the gaffe-' police station. "It's taken a lot of to Mayor Richard A. Cohen re fore a deadline are then grandfa- concerns Cohen had shared about wQ r by the neighborhood." questing that a moratorium on de- thered," Cohen said. 'So you can them actuaIIy speeding up growth. 4 ©y�erall, 150 residents signed a velopment be considered." have the reverse'effect"acid speed Longtin said she understands petition opposing the Camlann Over the past years, our town . up development." the city's reluctance to pursue a Woad development, citing con- has grown tremendously,yet there In fact,Planning'Director Debo- temporary stop to developmen certis about speeding -on North has been no real consideration for rah S.Dachos said yesterday that, Nonetheless, she said last n' g Street and a lack of clear sight a comparable accommodation of despite a perception that new that she will continue to urge the lines4or drivers on the busy thor- traffic," wrote Longtin, of Ridge- housing subdivision's are being ap- city.to conduct a wide-scale aly- oughfare,among other issues.The way Drive. "The roadways have proved at a rapid rate, growth is sis of traffic. -four members of the Planning become so inundated with traffic relatively slow and has been for "1 feel that Agawam needs totd- Board also raised some of the that the issue of safety is of prima- awhile. dress the traffic issue. We need to _ ..- . a .m..concerns. ry concern." "Were approving about two or put the brakes on, she said. 1t's totally about safety," said "Perhaps it might be in the three a year. And they're small." "We've got to take into considera- Suus n's husband Mark Longtin. town's best interest to propose a Usually, those subdivisions con-'-- tion what's best for this town.' Reviewer D• Dachos . Date Marc1S5 2000 Date reed. February 22 , 2000 Dist. Date February 23 , 2000 Planning Board Meeting Date March 16 , 2000 Mandatory Date for final action 7/Da OFFICE OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAN REVXE'W Name of Applicant _ Regal Homes & DeveloRment Corp . Address 150 Juniper Ridge Drive, F. -Hills Address of Property Northerly side of North Street , westerly of Nolan Lane Name of Subdivision Camlann Wood Number of Lots 10 Deposit' $7 0 . 0 0 Preliminary-Elan-Content, Statement of interest in Iand used old form dated September 14 , 1999 Location map of site and surroundings O.K. Environmental Study: Relationship to zoning, Master Plan, etc. Front lots should be in- eluded as part of subdivision. Existing topo, water table, etc. ' No water table information provided . Impacts of proposed development See attached list of proposed waivers . No approvAl granted by Springfield for either crossing of line enw- Other: Lot survey with existing easements, abutters, zone lines, and existing streets O.K. Topographic Plan: Existing contours at 2' intervals O.K. Environmental elements O.K. Proposed streets and lot lines . O.K. Sewage, water, and drainage See Engineering comments . SUBMITTAL SHALL INCLUDE: ONE (I) ORIGINAL AND FOUR (4) COPIES 0 Town of Agawam, 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837 y � T€np�`� Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 MEMO TO: Engineering Department FROM: Planning Board DATE: April 18, 2000 SUBJECT: Revised Preliminary Plan - Camlann Wood -North Street - Regal )[-comes Dev. Attached, for your review and comment, please find a revised Preliminary Plan of Camlann Wood. This item will appear on the Board's April 20'h agenda. Thank you. DSD:prk D. L. BEAN, IN Land Consultants Forty School Street WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01085 DATE JOB NO. (413) 562-7566 Aril 18, 2000 ATTEf+ FAX (413) 562.2091 Deborah Dachos, Town Planner TO Agawam Planning Board "CamL-um Wood" 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 WE ARE SENDING YOU EK Attached ❑ Under separate cover via the following items: > • Shop drawings EX Prints ❑ Plans ❑ Samples ❑ Specifications O Copy of letter ❑ Change order ❑ COPIES DATE NO. DESCRIPTION 2 41M40 1 Blue Line Prints of "Camlann Wood" — A gawam THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below: © For approval ❑ Approved as submitted ❑ Resubmit copies for approval ® For your use ❑ Approved as noted ❑ Submit copies for distribution ❑ As requested ❑ Returned for corrections ❑ Return corrected prints ® For review and comment ❑ © FORBIDS DUE 19 ❑ PRINTS RETURNED AFTER LOAN TO US REMARKS...,.Debbie: We have revised the preliminary to reflect the concerns of the Planning Board on crossing the City of Springfield Water Main. I have obtained a copy of the Plan & Profile of the existing water main. The top of the water main in the area of the proposed storm drain pipe indicates about 7 feet of cover. There appears to be sufficient cover to accomodate domestic water and underground utilities as well._ if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ine—at vLouf convenience. n e COPY TO � � SIGNED: H enclosures are not as noted,kindly notify usatonce. Marc E. Shute, Sr. V. President D. L. BER4, INC. LAND ONSULTANTS 413-562-7566 Forty School Street Fax # 413-562-2091 SURVEYORS Westfield, Mass. 01085 April 20, 2000 ENGINEERS Charles Calabrese, Chairman Agawam Planning Board 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 RE: °Camlann wood" - Stopping Sight Distance at proposed Preliminary Road location - North Street, Agawam Dear Board Members: On Friday, April 14th I performed field work to acquire sight distance information from our proposed preliminary road location onto North Street. The required distances relating to design speeds are as follows. Design Sight Distance Speed Minimum Desirable 30 200 200 40 275 325 50 375 475 The posted speed limit for the entire length on North Street is 35 miles per hour. The most restricted situation for sight distance would occur when a car was stopped and ready to exit our proposed preliminary road onto North Street. On coming traffic proceeding along North Street traveling easterly would need a desired sight distance of 262. 5 feet. Our field work indicates the existing site distance, under this situation, to be in excess of 450 feet. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. S , rely, D. Bean, Aenior Marc / ShutVice President MES/ssc D. L. B EA , INC. LAND 16NSULTANTS 413-562-7566 Forty School Street Fax #413-562-2091 SURVEYORS Westfield, Mass. 01085 April 20, 2000 ENGINEERS Charles Calabrese, Chairman Agawam Planning Board 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 RE: "Camlann wood" - Stopping Sight Distance at proposed Preliminary Road location - North Street, Agawam Dear Board Members: On Friday, April 14th I performed field work to acquire sight distance information from our proposed preliminary road location onto North Street. The required distances relating to design speeds are as follows. Design Sight Distance Speed Minimum Desirable 30 200 200 40 275 325 50 375 475 . The posted speed limit for the entire length on North Street is 35 miles per hour. The most restricted situation for sight distance would occur when a car was stopped and ready to exit our proposed preliminary road onto North Street. On coming traffic proceeding along North Street traveling easterly would need a desired sight distance of 262.5 feet. Our field work indicates the existing site distance, under this situation, to be in excess of 450 feet. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. Sinc ely, D. Bpan, In Marc Shut enior Vice President MES/ssc 0 0 AGAWAM FIRE DEPARTMENT Q�v�N r, a, 800 MAIN STREET 0 AGAWANI, MA 01001 TELEPHONE (413) 786-0657 David A. Pismo Chief of Department FIRES Apri16, 2000 To Whom it May Concern: I have been asked by Steve DePalma to.indicate the Fire Department's concerns relative to an over length street he is proposing to build in Feeding Hills. The proposed street has an approximate length of 1000'ending in a large cull-de-sac which will have a long driveway leading to Mr. DePalma's home site. The Fire Department would require a street wide enough to accommodate the large fire apparatus. The street and the cull-de-sac shall meet current engineering standards for safe passage and turning radius for the fire vehicles. Fire hydrants shall be required no farther than 500' apart, with one on each ends of the street. cerely, �r David A. Pisano, Fire Chief �O Town of Agawam . • 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837 y 0 Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 April 18, 2000 Thomas R. Longtin 21 Ridgeway Drive Feeding Hills, MA 01030 RE: Camlann ; proposed subdivision Dear Mr. Longtin: I have read your letter to the Town regarding your concerns over traffic and whether or not the proposal conforms to existing Town regulations. In reply, I'm enclosing a copy of the comment letter from Engineering to the Planning Board, which followed the original proposal. The first comment in that letter is about the requested waiver of the requirement for a 300' space between street intersections. As you can see, the Board would have to weigh carefully, many adverse implications of the proposal, before they vote to waive the " 300 foot" rule. Regarding traffic, the comment letter advises an evaluation of conditions which current traffic must contend with before approving a new traffic entry point on North Street, which may exacerbate current traffic conditions. If you have any questions, please contact us. Si cerely, 1' ke's T. Daley, P. E., Town Engince c. Planning Board, DPW sasubdivlcaml_04.wpd V°{ ti ;:,Y APB 2fl2 To: Richard A. Cohen, Mayor From: John P. Stone, Supt. D.P.W. Subject: Camlann Wood Petition Date: April 13, 2000 1 am enclosing a copies of reports to the Planning Board prepared by our Engineering Division, which addresses some of the concerns raised in the petition. More particularly we would: (1) defer to the Planning Board and Ms Dachos on the issue of the buffer strip, (2) oppose any dead- end street longer than 500 feet and (3) not waive the intersection clearance unless it can be demonstrated that stopping sight distances are or can be made sufficient to provide for safe egress and access from the proposed roadway. More specifically, the Department of Public Works opposes dead-end street of any length. Methods exist to design roadways to discourage through traffic without resulting to dead-ends. Connected roadway patterns ease our snow and ice control operations,avoids utility easements to loop water systems or connect sewer and drain lines and provides improved access for residents and emergency vehicles particularly during situation when the road may be closed due to pipeline breaks, downed trees or power lines, or accidents. Further, we would prefer to plow a street linking Nolan Lane and the proposed roadway to the plowing of cul-de-sacs. Linking the two streets may improve safety by allowing exit on to North Street at which ever street has the necessary sight distance. t } °:' APR 1 4 20U0 Thomas R. Lon tin April , 9 12, 2000 21 Ridgeway Drive Feeding Hills, Ma. 01030 J" r tlrL L:i 1 tk� G rz►` A Iwo This letter is in regards to Camlann Woods, a proposed development by Regal Homes . The site is located on North Street, a property known as the Swiss Club. My request is that the town engineer, Jim Daly, review the proposed plans for Camlann Woods and give his expertise on how a new street would impact the area. It is my hope that he would pay particular attention to the fact that the proposed street will lack 200 feet of the 300 feet needed to conform to the rules and regulations for a subdivision. (Sec 159-8.A. (6) ) -for distance between adjacent, parallel street. The question is what affect this proposed street will have on the existing streets that continue to have safety issues. It would be in our neighborhoods best interest to have Safety Officer, Sgt. Gallerani meet with us to discuss occurrences (accidents, citations) that have occurred over the past 2-3 years . His input and expertise would be greatly appreciated. We believe that the proposed area is perhaps one on the most dangerous on North Street, I recall two fatalities in this i 0 vicinity over the past eight years. Lastly, I would like to request the dismissal of one Planning Board member, Mr. Shibley. Mr. Shibley exercised total disregard for the safety issues, rules and regulations of a subdivision, and the concerns that the community presented to the board. It became obvious to those of us that were present at the meeting that Mr. Shibley does not represent the best interests of the Agawam community. He appeared anxious to vote for the approval of this subdivision without benefit of a traffic study or a review of the plans by the town engineer. This action was a slap in the face to the people of this neighborhood who have written numerous letters and signed a petition expressing our concerns. Mr. Shibley 's expressed that he believes a person should be able to do what he wants with his land. His opinion is flawed, one can do what they want as long as it is in compliance with the rules and regulations that the town has put in place. In this particular case the developer does not own the property nor does it comply with the rules and regulations of a subdivision. The developer is engaged in land speculation. Mr. Calabrese made a statement at a prior meeting that applies to this case, "somebody buys a piece of land then they bring it here and expect us to fix it! " In summery; The proposed street is twice the legal length, the state has objected to the drainage basin being too close and the slope too severe. There is request for the buffer zone to be cut in half. The minimum distance between adjacent, - parallel streets is 300 feet at intersections, the developer is requesting that 200 feet be forgiven equaling 2/3 of what is needed. In my opinion if the Planning Board agrees to all these concessions considering the safety concerns, it is in essence accepting the burden of liability in the event of incident. Out of true regard for my community and as a citizen of Agawam, I urge the Planning Board to vote against this subdivision plan. k Mayor _ � '- C9 April 4, 2000 City of Agawam 36 Main Street . . .:. . . Agawam Ma. 01001-1837 - r PO' Dear Sir, This letter is in reference to the planned development, Camlann Wood with an entrance off of north Street and parallel to Nolan Lane. We would like to go on record to request the Planning Board not to allow any variances to the general statutes for the proposed development. The present plan will need a variances to construct a dead end street longer than 500' and allow a street entrance to a main road with less than 300' from an existing street entrance. The proposed plan also stipulates a buffer zone of 15' between the new development and Nolan lane. We request that such a buffer zone be as stipulated, thirty feet (30), in the Planning Board's Rules and Regulations. As a residents of Nolan Lane we are very concerned about the present speed and amount of traffic on North Street. That particular section has four streets entering onto North Street, all with limited site distance in both directions because of the topography and the curve of the road. We very rarely can enter North Street without waiting for traffic to pass. When we do enter North street we must accelerate quickly to avoid traffic that can come upon you quickly . A friend of our family was killed at the very location the new street is designed to enter onto North Street. At a minimum, the town should request a traffic study to determine the present conditions and conditions a proposed street entrance would cause. We also object to the planned 10' wide paved road from Nolan Lane to the new development. This will encourage additional motor bikes and undesirable traffic going to and from Robinson State Park. Maintenance and snow plowing of this road section would endAthe responsibility of the Town of Agawam. op 1 appreciate any attention you can give our very important concerns. ditI�I00 CC - A,(A • Sincer y, Kirby H. & Judy A. Gearing 71 Nolan Lane Feeding Hills, Ma. 01030 camlann rYcod.doc — �J Susan G. Longtin April 10, 2000 21 Ridgeway Drive y /IL0 / Feeding Bills, Mass . t V1 f 01 030 ��JJ� AA ��V ti c� c-a Mayor Richard Cohen Agawam Town Hall --t o Agawam, Mass. 01001 > - ! '— CO Dear Mayor Cohen, I am writing to you in hopes that you will consider temporarily placing a moratorium on new development in our town. Over the past years our town has grown tremendously, yet there has been no real consideration for comparable accommodation of traffic. The roadways have become so inundated with traffic that the issue of safety is of primary concern. One of the points of creating a development is that it be in the best interest of the community. Continuous development produces more and more traffic issues. This is very obviously not in the best interest of the community. a� :: APR 1 2 2NO I am certainly not in opposition to the advancement of our town. What I am opposed to is the continuous developing without regard to the obvious traffic pressures said developments add to our already congested main arteries. There are specific ordinances, rules and regulations regarding proposed developments in place for the purpose of protecting the community. If the ordinances, rules and regulations are easily and continuously waved to accommodate development such action assaults and insults the people of the community. The burden of expectation falls to the Planning Board to exercise good judgment, careful consideration and the best interest of the community when making decisions that will effect the community. Perhaps it might be in the towns best interest to propose a committee that would investigate solutions to the traffic situation. I would happily volunteer my time to serve on said committee. My community and it's well-being is of great importance to me. Sincerely, Susan G. Longtin 4135622091 413562209 , �. BEAN INC. 41 t � 668 P01i02 RPR 07 '88 11:54 D. L. BEAN, INC. ---- LAND CONSULTANTS -- - 413-582-7566 Forty School Street Fax # 413-562-2091 SURVEYORS Westfield, Mass. 01085 ENGINEERS TELECOPY COVER SHEET TO: V11j, 1-11 DATE: TIME: } �_S t M FM EST TELECOPY NUMBER: ( ) FROM: TOTAL NO. PAGES: (including cover sheet) RE: REMARKS: «•t*�+�k�**�***t*�«**�*****F**M*�****�rir�►**rt+«ass*•*ass*�«**:#ss**rt*�rt�*�sss�*w**s;*w�*�r1r****�**I IF YOU DO NOT -RECEIVE ALL OF THE PAGES, PLEASE CALL AT (413) 562•-7566 AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE FOLLOWING IS FOR YOUR INFORMATION IN TRANSMITTING TO US- FAX NO. MODEL (413) 562-2091 TOSHIBA TF-211 4135622091 D.L. $RAN INC. 4 . 0 IV 668 P02Z@2 APR 07* 100 11:54 D. L BEAN, INC. LAND CONSULTANTS 413-562-7566 Forty School Street Fax # 413-662-2091 SURVEYORS Westfield, Mass. �01085 April 7, 2000 ENGINEERS Charles Calabrese, ,Chairman Agawam Planning Board 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 RE: Preliminary Subdivision - "camlann Wood" Dear Board Members: dr. behalf of my client Regal Homes & Development, I an requesting a two week extension on the above project. Sincerely, D. L. Bean, Inc Marc E. Shute, Senior Vice President MES/ssc 1 iinia —� P l- 38 April 4, 2000 , ..r, urn iC . . Honorable Mayor Cohen, Enclosed is a list of signatures of residents (taxpayers and voters) requesting the Agawam Planning Board respect the Town's existing Subdivision Rules and Regulations without waivers for the Camlann Wood subdivision off North Street or any other subdivision at that location (Swiss Club). 0 We the UNDERSIGNED request the Agawam Planning Board adhere to the Town's Subdivision Rules and Regulations for the Camlann Wood Subdivision Proposal (or any other subdivision proposal at this location) and not support waiver requests. The waivers currently requested by the Camlann Wood Applicant are: • To waive Section 159-8.A.(6) Minimum distance between adjacent parallel streets is three hundred (300)feet�at intersections. This provision shall include streets on both sides of the street intersected. There shall be n(Z'offsetF' t intersections with four(4)or more legs. C-) To waive Section 159-8.E.(1) D O • Dead-end streets shall not be longer than five hundred(500)feet unless, in the opinion of the$oard greater length is necessitated by topography or other local conditions. • To waive Section 159-31.C. -- A buffer strip not to exceed thirty (30)feet may be required when warranted by drainageyl other local conditions. A buffer strip shall be considered part of the lot on which it is located, but shaft-be protected through a permanent restrictive covenant. The covenant shall be recorded with a definitive plan and proof of recording shall be submitted to the Planning Board. The covenant shall read: "Thu lot contains a permanently protected buffer strip." No cutting of trees, clearing of brush, digging,felling in with soil or other debris or construction of buildings or other structures shall be allowed in the buffer strip. NAME ADDRESS `"ram. �,e) 4/d cC' fz 10, Al d 1 1IL l • 0�43�f� G {J 4 3 2 r-1-r n 0 (a 3 d /a o,� We the UNDERSIGNED request the Agawam Planning Board adhere to the Town's Subdivision Rules and Regulations for the Camlann Wood Subdivision Proposal (or any other subdivision proposal at this location) and not support waiver requests. The waivers currently requested by the Camlann Wood Applicant are: To waive Section 159-8.A.(6) Minimum distance between adjacent parallel streets is three hundred (300)feet at intersections. This provision shall include streets on both sides of the street intersected. There shall be no offsets at intersections with four(4)or more legs. ■ To waive Section 159-8.E.(1) " Dead-end streets shall not be longer than five hundred(500)feet unless, in the opinion of the Board,greater length is necessitated by topography or other local conditions. • To waive Section 159-31.C. A buffer strip not to exceed thirty(30)feet may be required when warranted by drainage or other local conditions. A buffer strip shall be ebnsidered part of the lot an which it is located but shall be protected through a permanent restrictive covenant. The covenant shall be recorded with a definitive plan and proof of recording shall be submitted to the Planning Board. The covenant shall read: "This lot contains a permanently protected buffer strip." No cutting of trees, clearing of brush, digging,filling in with soil or other debris or construction of buildings or other structures shall be allowed in the buffer strip. NAME ADDRESS zz &4111 yNC �p 4,&A 2T -06 l 1 f �{ tk&o t 4 3 d 41oL And _ 4,61yr o4r-, a o J We the UNDERSIGNED request the Agawam Planning Board adhere to the Town's Subdivision Rules and Regulations for the Camlann Wood Subdivision Proposal (or any other subdivision proposal at this location) and not support Waiver requests. The waivers currently requested,by the Camlann Wood Applicant are: • To waive Section 159-8.A.(6) Minimum distance between adjacent parallel streets is three hundred (300)feet at intersections. This provision shall include streets on both sides of the street intersected. There shall be no offsetsat intersections with four(4)or more legs. • To waive Section 159-8.E.(1) Dead-end streets shall not be longer than f ve hundred(500)feet unless, in the opinion of the Board greater length is necessitated by topography or other local conditions. • To waive Section 159-31.C. A buffer strip not to exceed thirty (30)feet may be required when warranted by drainage or other local conditions. A buffer strip shall be considered part of the lot on which it is located, but shall be protected through a permanent restrictive covenant. The covenant shall be recorded with a definitive plan and proof of recording shall be submitted to the Planning Board. The covenant shall read: "This lot contains a permanently protected buffer strip." No cutting of trees, clearing of brush, digging,filling in with soil or other debris or construction of buildings or other structures shall be allowed in the buffer strip. NAME ADDRESS Sa M-A, Jr d � Aie tvy R ir Fredlnc, MA 4�—C,0194 111[-LS, 97A CJ O r • d J0,30 a3 v IO C t—D. LA4,V c o4n oio3a -0 'Q-36 We the UNDERSIGNED request the Agawam Planning Board adhere to the Town's Subdivision Rules and Regulations for the Camlann Wood Subdivision Proposal (or any other subdivision proposal at this location) and not support waiver requests. The waivers currently requested by the Camlann Wood Applicant are: • To waive Section 159-8.A.(6) Minimum distance between adjacent parallel streets is three hundred (300)feet at intersections. This provision shall include streets on both sides of the street intersected. There shall be no offsets at intersections with four(4)or more legs. • To waive Section 159-8.E.(1) Dead-end streets shall not be longer than f ve hundred(500)feet unless, in the opinion of the Board,greater length is necessitated by topography or other local conditions. • To waive Section 159-31.C. A buffer strip not to exceed thirty (30)feet may be required when warranted by drainage or other local conditions. A buffer strip shall be considered part of the lot on which it is located, but shall be protected through a permanent restrictive covenant. The covenant shall be recorded with a definitive plan and proof of recording shall be submitted to the Planning Board. The covenant shall read: "This lot contains a permanently protected buffer strip.- No cutting of trees, clearing of brush, digging,filling in with soil or other debris or construction of buildings or other structures shall be allowed in the buffer strip. NAM ADDRESS OhAA" J � • � /0 k . d 9,3 ;L��k4 7 D 3 n , 1 MA 010,Z) LOF- 1 16eo V",J/ Z� Af� 1 2 15 AZZ-6 !/E We the UNDERSIGNED request the Agawam Planning Board adhere to the Town's Subdivision Rules and Regulations for the Camlann Wood Subdivision Proposal (or any other subdivision proposal at this location) and not support waiver requests, The waivers currently requested by the Camlann Wood Applicant are'. • To waive Section 159-8.A.(6) Minimum distance between adjacent parallel streets is three hundred (300)feet at intersections. This provision shall include streets on both sides of the street intersected. There shall be no offsets at intersections with four(4) or more legs. • To waive Section 159-8.E.(1) Dead-end streets shall not be longer than five hundred(500)feet unless, in the opinion of the Board,greater length is necessitated by topography or other local conditions. • To waive Section 159-31.C. A buffer strip not to exceed thirty (30)feet may be required when warranted by drainage or other local conditions. A buffer strip shall be considered part of the lot on which it is located, but shall be protected through a permanent restrictive covenant. The covenant shall be recorded with a definitive plan and proof of recording shall be submitted to the Planning Board. The covenant shall read: "This lot contains a permanently protected buffer strip. " No cutting of trees, clearing of brush, digging,filling in with soil or other debris or construction of buildings or other structures shall be allowed in the buffer strip. NAME ADDRESS jotl �,zcz �. R-V dr 7 6' �r�r.� ZA N 75 h(kvcl� 1 5 -71161qtjC 0 pp We the UNDERSIGNED request the Agawam Planning Board adhere to the Town's Subdivision Rules and Regulations for the Carnlann Wood Subdivision Proposal (or any other subdivision proposal at this location) and not support waiver requests. The waivers currently requested by the Camlann Wood Applicant are: • To waive Section 159-8.A.(6) Minimum distance between adjacent parallel streets is three hundred (300)feet at intersections. This provision shall include streets on both sides of the street intersected. There shall be no offsets at intersections with four(4)or more legs. • To waive Section 159-8.E.(1) Dead-end streets shall not be longer than five hundred(500)feet unless, in the opinion of the Board,greater length is necessitated by topography or other local conditions. • To waive Section 159-31,C. A buffer smp not to exceed thirty (30)feet may be required when warranted by drainage or other local conditions. A buffer strip shall be considered part of the lot on which it is located, but shall be protected through a permanent restrictive covenant. The covenant shall be recorded with a definitive plan and proof of recording shall be submitted to the Planning Board. The covenant shall read: "This lot contains a permanently protected buffer strip. - No cutting of trees, clearing of brush, digging,filling in with soil or other debris or construction of buildings or other structures shall be allowed in the buffer strip. NAME ADDRESS f 03� rOA- 0163 0 ? - I ala3b � 3d + E'3 f— cvt,Ja"'t ''Q1PL`Z G alb. V3 6f/a E,t 3 i We the UNDERSIGNED request the Agawam Planning Board adhere to the Town's Subdivision Rules and Regulations for the Camlann Wood Subdivision Proposal (or any other subdivision proposal at this location) and not support waiver requests. The waivers currently requested by the Camlann Wood Applicant are: • To waive Section 159-S.A.(6) Minimum distance between adjacent parallel streets is three hundred (300)feet at intersections. This provision shall include streets on both sides of the street intersected. There shall be no offsets at intersections with four(4)or more legs. • To waive Section 159-8.E.(1) Dead-end streets shall not be longer than five hundred(500)feet unless, in the opinion of the Board,greater length is necessitated by topography or other local conditions. • To waive Section 159-31.C. A buffer strip not to exceed thirty (30)feet may be required when warranted by drainage or other local conditions. A buffer strip shall be considered part of the lot on which it is located, but shall be protected through a permanent restrictive covenant. The covenant shall be recorded with a definitive plan and proof of recording shall be submitted to the Planning Board. The covenant shall read: "This lot contains a permanently protected buffer strip." No cutting of trees, clearing of brush, digging,filling in with soil or other debris or construction of buildings or other structures shall be allowed in the buffer strip. NAME ADDRESS r 3 LIT Ely a 6./ eL a ` /./- 4 157 Z4 r Fg All S Tf -17 JG CAN;,etswxl L-A F LY 6 We the UNDERSIGNED request the Agawam Planning Board adhere to the Town's Subdivision Rules and Regulations for the Camlann Wood Subdivision Proposal (or any other subdivision proposal at this location) and not support waiver requests. The waivers currently requested by the Camlann Wood Applicant are: • To waive Section 159-8.A.(6) Minimum distance between adjacent parallel streets is three hundred (300)feet at intersections. This provision shall include streets on both sides of the street intersected. There shall be no offsets at intersections with four(4)or more legs. • To waive Section 159-8.E.(1) Dead-end streets shall not be longer than five hundred(500)feet unless, in the opinion of the Board,greater length is necessitated by topography or other local conditions. • To waive Section 159-31.C. A buffer strip not to exceed thirty (30)feet may be required when warranted by drainage or other focal conditions. A buffer strip shall be considered part of the lot on which it is located, but shall be protected through a permanent restrictive covenant. The covenant shall be recorded with a definitive plan and proof of recording shall be submitted to the Planning Board. The covenant shall read: "This lot contains a permanently protected buffer strip." No cutting of trees, clearing of brush, digging,filling in with soil or other debris or construction of buildings or other structures shall be allowed in the buffer strip. NAME ADDRESS /d 550-1 Ssi/t/�i y Gars A f We the UNDERSIGNED request the Agawam Planning Board adhere to the Town's Subdivision Rules and Regulations for the Camlann Wood Subdivision Proposal (or any other subdivision proposal at this location) and not support waiver requests. The waivers currently requested by the Camlann Wood Applicant are: • To waive Section 159-8.A.(6) Minimum distance between adjacent parallel streets is three hundred (300)feet at intersections. This provision shall include streets on both sides of the street intersected. There shall be no offsets at intersections with four(4) or more legs. • To waive Section 159-8.E.(l) Dead-end streets shall not be longer than five hundred(500)feet unless, in the opinion of the Board, greater length is necessitated by topography or.other local conditions. • To waive Section 159-31.C. A buffer strip not to exceed thirty (30)feet may be required when warranted by drainage or other local conditions. A buffer strip shall be considered part of the lot on which it is located, but shall be protected through a permanent restrictive covenant. The covenant shall be recorded with a definitive plan and proof of recording shall be submitted to the Planning Board. The covenant shall read.• "This lot contains a permanently protected buffer strip." No cutting of trees, clearing of brush, digging,filling in with soil or other debris or construction of buildings or other structures shall be allowed in the buffer strip. NAME ADDRESS r,oren-a.nJ— / st G r Ul �ul o2—s �c c w 0T o Ak S ,r OLO-o Planning Board April 4, 2000 City of Agawam 36 Main Street Agawam Ma. 01001.1837 Dear Board Members, This letter is in reference to the planned development, Camlann Wood with an entrance off of north Street and parallel to Nolan Lane. We would like to go on record to request the Planning Board not to allow any variances to the general statutes for the proposed development. The present plan will need a variances to construct a dead end street longer than 500' and allow a street entrance to a main road with less than 300' from an existing street entrance. The proposed plan also stipulates a buffer zone of 15' between the new development and Nolan lane. We request that such a buffer zone be as stipulated, thirty feet (30'), in the Planning Board's Rules and Regulations. As a residents of Nolan Lane we are very concerned about the present speed and amount of traffic on North Street. That particular section has four streets entering onto North Street, all with limited site distance in both directions because of the topography and the curve of the road. We very rarely can enter North Street without waiting for traffic to pass. When we do enter North street we must accelerate quickly to avoid traffic that can come upon you quickly . A friend of our family was killed at the very location the new street is designed to enter onto North Street. At a minimum, the town should request a traffic study to determine the present conditions and conditions a proposed street entrance would cause. We also object to the planned 10' wide paved road from Nolan Lane to the new development. This will encourage additional motor bikes and undesirable traffic going to and from Robinson State Park. Maintenance and snow plowing of this road section would endnthe responsibility of the Town of Agawam. I-? I appreciate any attention you can give our very important concerns. Since ly Kirby H. & Judy :.Gearing 71 Nolan Lane a 5 � Feeding Hills, Ma. 01030 camlann wood 1.doc March 29, 2000 Town of Agawam Ms. Debbie Dachos, Director of Planning and Community Development 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Re: Project off North Street, Feeding Hills-known as Camlan Woods's. Dear Ms. Dachos: We ask that you let the builder of Camlan Woods's put in the longer street and cul-de-sac that he initially planned. We do not want an emergency access through the Springfield water line to Nolan Lane. Our street Nolan Lane is a long as the potential new street and fire trucks and emergency apparatus have not had a problem going around our cul-de-sac and exiting. We know that an access through the water line will only enhance the problems we already have with dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles and out of town people gaining access into Robinson State Park so that they escape paying the entrance fee to the park. We ask that as tax paying citizens you take our plea into consideration. Sincerely, Y r ichael and Elaine Bourbonnais 49 Nolan Lane Feeding Hills, MA 01030-1334 cc: Richard Cohen, Mayor M�� SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION MAR 2 3 2000 POST OFFICE BOX 995 r'S Z. SPRINGFIELD,MASSACHUSETTS = -r i 01101.0995 `-s 413 787.6256 FAx 413 787-6269 March 20, 2000 Charles R. Calabrese, Agawam Planning Board 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001-1837 Dear Mr. Calabrese, The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has received notification from the Agawam Planning Board of the proposed Camlann Wood subdivision. The plans as submitted do not provide the necessary detail required for our review. The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has requested from the Town of Agawam an approved engineering plan with detailed elevations and profiles of the proposed project where it crosses Springfield Water and Sewer Commission property. Upon receipt of the requested information the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission's technical and legal staff will review the proposed plan and determine the appropriate course of action. Please be advised that the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has not approved the proposed plans for the Camlann Wood subdivision project as submitted. Please call if there are any questions regarding this matter. Thank yo 000 John P. Yacovone Springfield Water and Sewer Commission Cc: Anthony Curto, SW&SC Josh Schimmel, SW&SC Norman Guz, Esq. Coz_ a I -17-2000 14: 13 PVTA CLAfMSM r-I,f)[ P.02/04 EASEMENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the CITY OF SPRINGFIELD N N m (hereinafter the "Grantor") , a Massachusetts municipal Q N corporation with a usual address of 36 Court Street, 0 ow m Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts 01.103, acting by and 0 0 0 through its City Treasurer/Collector with the approval of Us 04 Pr X0 "' Mayor, and being the owner of a certain tract of land, and the „r improvements thereon, in Agawam, Hampden County Massachuscf;ts 010 o " and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hpfeto and Q made a part hereof (the "Burdened Parcel.") , for good and as ,a as .x valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are 0 0 0 0 0 hereby acknowledged, hereby grants to SPRINGFIELD SWISS CkUB, INC. (the "Owner") , a Massachusetts corporation having a usual ci address of 698 North street, Agawam, Hampden County, x Massachusetts 01001, and REGAL HOMES AND UEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (the "Option Holder") , a Massachusetts corporation with a usual address of 150 Juniper Ridge Drive, Fnedinc; VIA, Hampden County, Massachusetts 01030 (the owner and the Option Holder hereinafter are collectively referred to as the "Grantee") , with warranty covenants, as appurtenant to Wd awned by the Owner in Agawam, Hampden County, Massachuset --s, as, shown on said plan and as more particularly described in a deed dated August 16, 1976 and recorded as aforesaid in Book 4309, 00 Page 122 (the "Benefited Parcel") , on which Benefited Pat !& the m option Holder holds an option to Purchase Real. Estate daL,d ,Tune o 4, 1999 and recorded as aforQsaid in Book 10197, Page 206 . 0e perpetual right and easement., to use in common with the GraaLor - m and others from time to time entitled to use same, that portion u of land owned by the Grantor in Agawam, Hampden County, Massachusetts, lying within the cross-hatched area labelfh! "Proposed Easement" on a sketch of land entitled "Sketch of Li Camlann Wood Proposed Easement dated September. 7, 1999, -evised a as of February 4/ 2000 and prepared by U. L. Kean, Inc. Lanc, Consultants, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhi.hi r. n and made a part hereof, for : ( 1) all purposes for which st.reo0, ways, passages or paths are now or may hereafter be used a the City of. Agawam, including without limitation, access on f• ot- and in motor vehicles and i.nstaliing, erecting, maintaining, replacing, removing and using underground utility lines, including without limitation sewers, drains, water mains, qua i pipes, electric lines, telephone lines, cable television - fines and telecommunications lines and equipment- therein, thereunder and thereover (all of which underground sewers, drains, water mains, gas pipes, electric lines, telephone lines, cable television lines and telecommunications lines and equipmQU shall remain the property of the persons installing the some) ; and (2) any other purposes which may be incidental to any use of the land of the Owner, the Option Holder and/or the Grantee. -17-2000 14: 14 PUTA CLAIM5&LEGAL P.03iO4 y The rights and easement granted hereby shall be binding on the Grantor and its successors and assigns, and shall inilre to the benefit of the Grantee, the Owner, the Option Holder- and their successors and assigns. The Grantor and the Grantee intend and agree that the benefits and burdens set forth _Ln this Easement shall run with the land. EXECUTED as a sealed instrument on this �l day of February, 2000. CITY OF SPRINGFIELD atthew Done-Ilan Treasurer/Collector APPROVED AS TO FORM: Associate City Solicitor P VE h icha 1 0Y."Alba-ino Mayor COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACFUSF. TTS HAMPDEN, ss . Februarry J1. . 2 0 0 a Then personally appeared the above-named Mat-.thew Doii(,iian, Treasurer/Collector of the City of Springfield, and Mich«.-I J. Albano, Mayor of the City of Springfield, each of whom acknowledged the foregoing to be his free act and deed, «rid the free act and deed of the City of Springfield, before me, Notary Public My Commission Expires : 2 J. Town of Agawam 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837 y . Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 FAX COVER SHEET Fax Number (413) 786-9927 Originating Department: ����►�`� TO: FROM: eo�� Number of Pages Including Cover Sheet: Comments: Fax transmissions are solely for municipal purposes. Any personal or political use prohibited by law. TowN OF AGAWAM INTEROFFICE a. MEMORANDUM To: Planning Board CC: John P. Stone, DPW Supt. From: James T. Daley, P. E. Date: March 16, 2000 Subject: Camlann Wood - Prelim Subdivision Per your request received on September 21, 1999, we started immediate review of subject preliminary plan so as to be ready for the Planning Board meeting of September 30, 1999. Waivers Requested waivers included allowing 1000' of road with one access and allowing less than 300' separation between streets. A more exact description of the resulting street layout as proposed, would be "starting at Nolan Lane, traveling westward; a separation of 80', followed by Ridgeway Drive; a separation of 260', followed by proposed subdivision street; a separation of 140', followed by Wilbert Terrace. There will be a succession of intersections of short spacing, alternating left and right, occurring in an area with limited sight distance. Such a situation will be demanding on a driver's alertness and caution. Traffic The present traffic on North Street is approximately 2700 vehicles per day and the amount added by the proposed subdivision will be 100, neither of which will stress the road's capacity. Sight distances should be more thoroughly evaluated, particularly from the proposed street to a point west of Wilbert Terrace. A new plan/profile of North Street in that area would be helpful for the analysis. FROM TflE DESK OF... Based on available older plans, there appears to be deficient vertical sight distance on North Street near the JAMES T.DALEY,P.E. proposed subdivision street. Because of this and as time TOWN ENGINEER ENGINEERING DIVISION Permits, Engineering will conductspeed surveys as part TOWN ADMIN.BUILDING 36 MAIN STREET of a request to Massachusetts Highway Department for AGAWAM,MA 01001 new evaluation of speed zoning. Horizontal sight 413-786-0400 FxT.275 distance, at the intersection of the proposed subdivision Fax: I� Camlann Preliminary Plan; pg. 2 street with North Street, should be evaluated at the time of Definitive Plan submission and an existing 36" oak tree fronting on North Street should be evaluated with respect to sight obstruction as well. Brush clearing along North Street near the subdivision road will be required. Sewage disposal This proposal involves sewering approximately six to eight lots in the front to an existing 8"sewer near the proposed intersection of the subdivision street with North Street. The remaining lots are proposed to be served by septic tanks. Subject to approval by DPW and the Health Department, this arrangement will be satisfactory. After definitive plans are initiated, the Developer might choose to examine economic feasibility of an alternate sewer layout that would avoid deep excavation and construction in North Street. If such a sewer would reduce the total length of sewer with low flow (at beginning end), then DPW may be in favor of it. Water supply Except as noted below, the preliminary water layout is satisfactory. The proposed street, being dead ended, results in a dead ended water main, contrary to DPW's goal of avoiding them because of public health concerns. We request that the developer provide plans of a water main. connecting the proposed 8" water with the existing water main in Nolan Lane, located east of the subdivision street. This connecting 6" or 8" water main would be located in the Springfield water transmission right of way, between lots 5 and 7. Plans of the Springfield transmission main can be obtained from Jim Buckey of the Engineering Department at Springfield City Hall Annex. Depths and stations of all water mains along the right of way should be shown. We will submit these plans to Springfield for their review. Drainage The topography of the subdivision site is a long ridge running in the direction of the proposed street, with ground sloping away from the street each side. For the full length of the street, care in grading will be needed to avoid discharge of excessive water on to adjoining property. Further detail of the discharge of the storm water on lots 5 and 6, would be helpful. h:\engineer\subdiv\caml—Ol.wpd TOWN OF AGAWAM fO 9 INTEROFFICE p��AT� Mpy� MEMORANDUM D To: Planning Board CC: MCC, File, John Yacovone (Springfield Water and Sewer Commission) From: James T. Daley, P. E. Date: March 16, 2000 Subject: Camlann Wood - Preliminary Subdivision Per your request received on February 23, 2000, we have reviewed the preliminary subdivision plan entitled, "Camlann Wood; Agawam, Massachusetts; For: Regal Homes & Development, 150 Juniper Ridge, Feeding Hills, Mass; By: D.L.Bean, Inc., 40 School Street, Westfield, MA; Date: Sept. 7, 1999; Rev: 2-4-2000; Scale: 1"=50, and we have the following comments: 1.) Since this proposal is similar to one presented a year ago, we wish to re-state our comments by attaching a copy of our older comments to this memo. 2.) Survey data of the topography around the intersection with North Street should be provided. The drainage system or topography may need to be modified to prevent puddling in this area. 3.) The horizontal and vertical location of any utilities as well as the profile of the road in Springfield's easement should be shown. A copy of the plans should be sent to John Yacovone at the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission for their approval. Their address is: P.O. Box 995, Springfield, MA 01101-0995. The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has given no approval regarding any development to this lot. 4.) The proposed sidewalk connecting Nolan Lane is an unusual design, evidence of permits from the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission should be presented prior to discussion of the sidewalk. Stormwater runoff must be considered when applying for the storm drain permit. Lighting should be used for safety reasons, and fencing or bushes are necessary to provide a buffer for neighboring lots. Also, permanent barriers will be needed to prevent cars from traveling on the sidewalk. 5.) The spot grades are missing. We cannot make recommendations on grading until proposed grades are presented with the definitive plan. b.) The test pit locations and the existing water table are not shown. 7.) The Department of Environmental Management should be solicited for their comments, although the Planning Board does have a comment letter from a prior subdivision proposal here. 8.) The Springfield Water and.Sewer Commission has the right to close off the proposed street at the water transmission line. Therefore, the end of this proposed street does not have the same rights as a typical town street. Sincerely, Sincerely, ames T. Da ey, P. . Michael C. Chase, E.I.T. Town Engineer Civil Engineer I h:lengineerlsubdivlcaml 43.wpd i .. L 21 Ridgeway Drive Feeding Hills, MA 01030 March 16, 2000 Planning Board Agawam, MA 0 100 1 To whom it may concern: Concerning "Camlann Wood," a development on North Street in Feeding Hills. This section of North Street, from the entrance of Robinson State Park to the fire road entrance located on the same side just past Wilbert Terrace is hilly and winding. This section of street has proved to be very hazardous. To my knowledge, in recent years there have been several accidents, two resulting in death. There are bus stops on the corners of North Street and Wilbert Terrace, Ridgeway Drive, Sylvan Lane, and Nolan Lane all just several hundred feet apart. Combined this with a blind curve and a rise in the road makes for a tricky situation. Add some speed and it has become fatal. People that live on the streets can attest to the fact that it can be dangerous to exit. It is a risk coming out of these streets. Nolan Lane as it exists has sidewalks that lead to no where. The only way to leave is by car. They are virtually prisoners on their streets. Camlann Woods will also have no sidewalks on North Street, which would call for another bus stop. To add another street such is being proposed, and ignore the current situation would be pure negligence and would place the liability on the town. We cannot support this plan and urge the board members not to compromise the zoning ordinance. If this proposed development couldn't stand on its own, there should be no variance granted. I appeal that the board adhere to the purpose of what zoning ordinances are for(see attached). Sincerely, Thomas Lo tin Susan Longtin Xc: Richard Cohen, Mayor of Agawam Enc. § 180-1 AGAWAM CODE § 180-2 ARTICLE I General Provisions § 180-1. Purpose. For the purpose of promoting the health, safety. convenience. morals and welfare of its inhabitants, the town, under the authority granted by MGL C. 40A, §§ 1 to 22 inclusive, does hereby enact this chapter, to be hereafter known and designated as the "Zoning Ordinance" of the town. Further purposes of this chapter are to lessen congestion in the streets, to secure safety from fire, panic and other danger, to provide adequate light and air. to prevent-the overcrowding of land, to avoid undue concentration of population, to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage. -schools, parks and other public requirements and to increase the amenities of the town. 40 TowN OF AGAWAM 0 �, 4$ INTEROFFICE ,IMF 1 y` MEMORANDUM °Mp To: Planning Board CC: MCC, File, John Yacovone (Springfield Water and Sewer Commission) From: James T. Daley, P. E. Date: March 16, 2000 Subject: Camlann Wood - Preliminary Subdivision Per your request received on February 23, 2000, we have reviewed the preliminary subdivision pian entitled, "Camlann Wood; Agawam, Massachusetts; For: Regal Homes & Development, 150 Juniper Ridge, Feeding Hills, Mass; By: D.L_Bean, Inc., 40 School Street, Westfield, MA; Dare: Sept. 7, 1999; Rev: 2-4-2000; Scale: 1"=50'", and we have the following comments: 1.) Since this proposal is similar to one presented a year ago, we wish to re-state our comments by attaching a copy of our older comments to this memo. 2.) Survey data of the topography around the intersection with North Street should be provided. The drainage system or topography may need to be modified to prevent puddling in this area. 3.) The horizontal and vertical location of any utilities as well as the profile of the road in Springfield's easement should be shown. A copy of the plans should be sent to John Yacovone at the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission for their approval_ Their address is: P.O. Box 995, Springfield, MA 01101-0995. The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has given no approval regarding any development to this lot- 4.) The proposed sidewalk connecting Nolan Lane is an unusual design, evidence of permits from the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission should be presented prior to discussion of the sidewalk. Stormwarer runoff must be considered when applying for the storm drain permit. Lighting should be used for safety reasons, and fencing or bushes are necessary to provide a burr for neighboring lots. Also, permanent barriers will be needed to prevent cars from traveling on the sidewalk. The spot grades arellsing. We cannot make recommenda* on grading until proposed grades are presented with the definitive plan Q ..R=�:. 6.) The test pit locations and the table are not shown. _ T.) The Department of Emrirounmwemm[ agem=should be solicited for their comments, '=* although the Planning Board does have a Comm m letter from a prior subdivision' proposal here. -_ $.) The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has the right to close off the proposed street at the water transmission line. Therefore, the end of this,proposed street does not have the same rights as a typical town street. Sincerely Sincerely, ones T. D ey,+P. - Michael C. Chase, E.I.T. Town Engineer Civil Engineer I h:lengineerlsn vlcaml01nd 14135455995 03.19/00 THU 13; 44 FAX 14135493 A!HHERST REG .I �001 COMMONWEALTH OF ir'l<ASSACHUSETTS 02 ExECLITIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS 4L DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Q DIVISION OF FORESTS AND PARKS - REGION IV � P n. BOX 484. AMHERST. MA 01604 413-545-5993 FAX 4.13.545-5995 Argco Paul Ccllucci FAX TRANSMISSION FORM GovCRNOR Jane Swift LIEUTENANT GOWRNOR Robc t A. Durand SECRETARY TO: Planning Board Town of A awam PetcrC. Wcbber .Tames Daley, Town Engineer CpMMISSIONER —FROM: Richard Bra'zeau, Assistant Reg. Engineer DATE: 3/16/00 -NUMBER OF PAGES (INCLUDING FORM): 3 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: I am planning on attending the meeting tonight. Thanks, Rich IN THE EVENT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS RECEIVING THIS INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (413) 545-5993 AND ASK FOR: ff�� �T&TE r0 J 7y U ZI t O Y +b q printed an rec.vcled paper 03 16/00 THU 13: d,l FAX 14135435995 AMHERST REG 4 (0002 . COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHU5ETT•S EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF E:wMONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF E'SVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF RFSOTURCE CONSERVATION 100 CA`SBRIDGE STREET,BOSTON.MA U'2202 PHONE 617-727-±160 FAX 617-727-2630 March 16. 2000 www.rt:ttc.ma.uss/deco/ SENT BY FAX AND MAIL Planning Board Argeo Paul Ceilucci 36 main Street, riuvEft.^sOK Agawam MA. 01001-1837 Jane: Swill Attn.: Charles Calabrese,Chair, LIEuTE:NA.mr GOVERNOR RE: Preliminary Subdivision Review, Bob Dumnd "Camlann Wood'Subdivision, SECRETPARY North Street, Agawam,Ms, Pctcr C.Wcbbcr Dear Mr. Calabrese, COMMISSIONER The Department of Environmental Management(the Department)is in receipt of the revised preliminary subdivision plans for the"Carrliann Wood"Preliminary Subdivision. The Department appreciates the opportunity to review the project plans and we otter the following comments and recornmendatio ns. I) The plans show the drainage for the entire roadway discharging to a retention area on Lot Es. The westerly limits of this basin are shown approximately 20' off of the State Park boundary. The Department requests that this basin be centered on Lot 75. This would provide sufficient acreage to construct and maintain these facilities with out impacting Park land. It should also be noted that the main park access road is located directly downgradient of the proposed basin. Is the basin designed large enough to contain a 100-Year Storm'? What impacts will there he from flows overtopping the proposed basin. 2) The proposed discharge will outfail into the State Park, watershed. The plans indicate that Best,Management Practices(BMP's)are to be utilized i i the drainage system. Upon completion of the project, wilt the Town be responsible for the operation and maintenance of these systems'' If not,will there will be a"Homeowners Organization"overseeing their operation and who will the Department contact to have input into how the systems are operated. 3) The Department requests that the Town deny any request to exceeded The Towns' maximum length for dead-end streets. We also request that a waiver to the requirement for sidewalks on both sides of the road be considered. These two requests are aimed to reduce proposed impervious surfaces in the development. This is a concern with the small building lot requirements and the large percentage of the area that will be hardened with buildings, sidewalks and road surfaces. y�tS SPATE r0.0, 4� ¢ J r 2 _ z u c ti kotsinsnnNcamlty+?.RC?G .S, KE �+ panted on rervcled paper t 1 03/1,6/00 THU 13:44 FAX 14135455995 AMHERST REG 4 0003 0 4) The Towns' subdivision regulations require that the drainage system have a positive connection,to a stream or piped drainage system. The State will not grant drainage easements across the, Park property for private development.The Department requests that all drainage systems be designed using the parameters as spelled out in the Department of Environmental Protection's 5tormwater Management Policy and the requirements of the Town of Agawam' subdivision bylaws. The Department is interested in all construction activities that impact the Park and we look forward to working with the Town and the proponent toward die design and construction of a safe and environmentally sound development. If you have any questions pertaining to these comments,please contact Richard $razeau,Assistant Regional Engineer,Region 4,at 1-413-545-5432. Also,please notify our office of any project- related meetings or opportunities for additional review and discussion. Sincerely, Richard P.Braz<G�t�, DEM,Region 4, Assistant Regional Engineer cc: R Teixeira, DEM Engineering 7 O'Kula, DEM Engineering T. Frederick,DEM Director or Forests&c Parks S. Mollison, DFM Regional Forests&Parks Director James Daley,Town Engineer,Town of Agawam KohinsonNeamlan2_DOC 2 Town of Agawam ' 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837 yc` � 1 Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 March 17, 2000 Mr. and Mrs. Longtin 21 Ridgeway Drive Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Longtin: The Agawam Planning Board is in receipt of your letter which expresses your concerns regarding the Camlann Wood subdivision. The Planning Board will take your comments into consideration prior to acting upon the Preliminary Plan. It was clear during the Board's meeting held on March 16'd that they share your concerns. The last portion of your letter asks the Board not to compromise the zoning ordinance. The Board does not have discretion when it comes to zoning. The plan, as submitted, does conform to Agawam's Zoning Ordinance. The Rules and Regulations that apply to this plan are the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. I would be happy to discuss with you any questions which you may have regarding these requirements. If you have any additional comments or request additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, . ICI S Deborah S. Dachos, Director Office of Planning and Community Development cc: Mayor 2�e Q 703 :,GO lu;�&aeiieo .ct� �owk ,2e�uiAv� 3 6o tc tLGt 703 �Zo2t� `�' �►° V, 03116/00 THU 13: d•1 FAX 1413540099a Unzit6A Aoki Y *,uU: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EucumE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS �• DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT _ DIVISION OF RFSOURCE CONSERVATION 100 CAMBRIDGE STREET,BOSTON,MA W202 PHONE 617-727-3 160 FAX 617-727-2630 March 16.2000 www..ct;ltc.rna.um/deiii/ SENT BY FAX AND MAIL Planning Board Argeo Paul Cellucci 36 main Street, GaVEWNOtt Agawam.MA. 01001.1837 Jane Swill Arm.: Charles Calabrese,Chair. LIEtrT-.SAINT GOVERNOR RE: Preliminary Subdivision Review, Bob Durand "Camlann Wood"Subdivision, SEC'R.ET.ALRY North Street, Agawekm,Ma. Peter C.Wcbbcr Dear Mr. Calabrese, C(7MMl5110NER The Department of Environmental Management(the Department)is in receipt of the revised preliminary subdivision plans for the"Camlann Wood" Preliminary Subdivision. The Depamnent appreciates the opportunity to review the project plans and we offer the following comments and recommendations. 1) The plans show the drainage for the entire roadway discharging to a retention area on Lot ES. The westerly limits of this basin are shown approximately 20' off of the State Park boundary. The Department requests that this basin be centered on Lot=S. This would provide sufficient acreage to constrict and maintain these facilities with out impacting Park land. It should also be noted that the main park Access road is located directly downgradient of the proposed basin. Is the basin designed large enough to contain a 100-Year Storm? What imparts will there he frnm flows overtopping the proposed basin. 2) The proposed discharge will outfall into the State Park watersht:d. The plans indicate that Best Management Practices(BMP's)are to be utilized ni the drainage system. Upon completion of the project, will the Town bc;responsible for the operation and maintenance of these systems' If not, will there will bt a"Homeowners Organization"overseeing their operation and who will the Department contact to have input into how the systems are operated. 3) The Department requests that the Town deny any request to exceeded the Towns' maximum length for dead-end streets. We also request that a waiver to the requirement for sidewalks on both sides of the road be considered. These two requests are aimed to reduce proposed impervious surfaces in the development. This is a concern with the small building lot requirements and the large percentage of the area that will be hardened with buildings, sidewalks and road surfaces. �4S ySAT6 fp,q�0 3 I Rcbinsnn+cnm1on2.r)0 r' YE printed on rer,,,rled paper �1iw 1 03i1,6/00 THLf 13:44 F.AX 1�11JJ„JJ�bJ ::..4J1 :.emu , w 4) The Towns' subdivision regulations require that the drainage system have a positive connection, to a strearn or piped drainage system. The State will not grant drainage easements across the Paris property for private development.The Department requests that all drainage systems be designed using the parameters as spelled out in the Department of Environmenud Protection's Stormwater Management Policy and the requirements of the Town of Agawam' subdivision bylaws. The Department is interested in all construction activities that impact the Park and we look forward to working with the Town and the proponent toward the design and construction of a safe and environmentally sound development. If you have any questions pertaining to these comments,pie=contact Richard Brazeau,Assistant Regional Engineer,Region 4, at 1-413-545-5432. Also,please notify our office of any project- related meetings or opportunities for additional review and discussion. Sincerely, Richard P. B= , DEM, Region 4, Assistant Regional Engineer cc' R- Teixeira, DEM Engineering J. O'Kula, DEM Engineering T. Frederick,DEM Director of FUTCNtS&Parks S_ Mollisan, DFM Regional Forests &Parks Director James Daley,Town Engineer,Town of Agawam ttnhinsonkcvntan2.DOC 2 March 15, 2000 Charles Calabrese, Chairman Agawam Planning Board 336 Main Street ~ Agawam, MA 01001 Re: Proposed Camlann Wood Subdivision. . . MAC Dear Chairman and respective Board Members: i FL�' :•. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cleve Carrens and I live at 24 Sylvan Lane across North Street from the proposed new subdivision. My family and I would like to take a moment to convey our concerns about the above referenced project to the Board. As I understand the Agawam Zoning By-Laws, one function of the Board is to decide upon projects that come before them the suitability for development in respect to the adopted By- Laws. The By-Law's are set up and enforced to chart and control growth of our community in the safest, most economically productive, and in the best interest of the area and taxpayers at large. 1 would like to petition the Board reviewing this development Application (and any other future proposed development that requires a waiver(s) by this Applicant or other Applicant at this site) to deny any requested waiver to the Zoning By-Laws. Some of my supporting concerns are the following: WAIVER OF STREET LENGTH The street length waiver request only serves the nest interest of the developer and does not provide for the betterment of the area. In fact, it's a detriment because the topography of the land is such that the rear half of the proposed surface street back-pitches to the rear of the subdivision and 100% of the subsurface storm drainage proposed would flow to the rear as well. By nature, such a retention basin is necessary and would permit all road, driveway salts and yard surface chemicals to leach into the groundwater and perhaps(in heavy rainfall or flood situations) overflow into the State Park. Furthermore, the retention area, whether fenced or not, is a safety concern with the large amount of small curious children playing in the area. One injury or death in a retention area would reflect unfavorably upon the Town. Additionally, cul-de-saks are not a responsible design solution in respect to residential water supply purity because water is not in a loop system format that allows continuous circulation. Also, the tolerance of the Town to allow a septic field for Lot #5 for the pure convenience of a property to be established behing the Springfield water easement seems uncommon and objectionable. Typically the Town's practice has been to steer away from septic fields due to the burden on the environment and in fact a connection requirement for new and available existing systems is required and advised. Also, there may not be ample turning radii for new emergency fire vehicles. A fifty foot turning radius has been proposed at the end of the cul-de-sak. This radius may prove difficult to negotiate for newer fire apparatus and could add time in an emergency situation. In all, this requested waiver by design does not seem environmentally responsible, provides a potentially hazardous retention area, and could prove a hardship to newer fire equipment. WAIVER OE INIERSECTION DISTANCE The waiver of the required 300 feet between street intersections is plainly again not in anyone's best interest except the developer. After reviewing speeding violations, accident logs and the death of a young man at this very location, I cannot come to a responsible nor sensible reason that could justify a waiver for this By-Law. It is not only currently a hazardous curve in speed but also in sight line(especially to the west). Even if there were provisions for a sidewalk on North Street(which there's not, but should be as part of the submittal) any crossing or school bus stop (which would now be required) would be extremely hazardous. In fact, I feel so strongly about this hazard, I will go on record with this letter that if this street is approved by the Board and I or a member of my family is injured at this location, I will call upon the Mayor to launch an in-depth investigation for the justification as to what reasons and interests the Planning Board granted a waiver of this By-Law. WAIVER OE BUIEFER REQUIRMEN1 The 15 foot buffer variance request also serves no interest to any resident of Nolan Lane, just the interest of the developer to be able to accomplish a lot depth after setback requirements to produce a sellable house. What would be the justification to the best interest of the Town that would allow some distance other than the required distance be granted. This is a convenience waiver for the developer and nothing more. In conclusion, some statements above may seem harsh or insensitive, but the fact is that I truly believe that Zoning Ordinances and By-Laws are written and enforced for a reason and the burden is on the Applicant to prove the benefit of the proposal to be in the Town's best interest, promote betterment and well being, and enhance the environment and safety for the effected community and taxpayers of Agawam. I respectfully request the Planning Board categorically reject each waiver request. Res ully, 71� Cleve D. Carrens Architect heet ''Preliminary Subdivision. w' Fo H ; ro erty is located on the northerly sideline of North Street, p westerly .of Nolan Lane. Property contains about 9 acres of land and shows 9 proposed lots in an agriculture - Res. A-2 Zone. ' 29 91(gfah 1:ane TI �� Tfafi B 9&,MA 01030- LIST OF REQUESTED WAIVERS 1) . Allow the street of be 1,042 ' +/- long. 0 300 feet between 2} . Waive the requirement f street intersections. I there is only 425 ' more or less between Ridgeway Drive and I Wilbert Terrace. E . i 3) . Waive Section 159-31c to allow a 15 ' wide buffer strip on the east side of the proposed project. This buffer strip would run along existing lots on Nolan Lane. w I No c� L p iD 6 J +3w�G 0 Clk 6r\) p� y � LA qe ,) s-e cCA,&J :-� c.o— O w N ea2 DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 233 ALLEN STREET SPRINGFIELD,MASSACHUSETTS p1108 iEIB CPT7 o1 6PPJNGFI:LD.KAMACHUSLMM CLEVE D.CARRENS,A.E.A. Fist M-41&j Facilities Designer TELEPHONE:413-787-6;i@ 4,2-4a 0 . 0 Town of Agawam 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1.837 Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 PLANNING BOARDI .Ty - q VC7 March 7, 2000 Dear Abutter: Regal Homes and Development Corp. has submitted to the Town of Agawam, a Preliminary Subdivision Plan for"Camlann Wood". The Preliminary Plan shows the creation of nine (9) lots on approximately 9 acres of land located on the northerly side of North Street, westerly of Nolan Lane. The Planning Board will be reviewing this Preliminary Plan at their meeting on March 16, 2000 which will be held in the Faolin Peirce Community Room, Agawam Police Station, 681 Springfield Street. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM and you may contact this office at 786-0400, extension 245 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Charles R. Calabrese, Chairman AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD CRC/DSD:prk x 0 0 Town of Agawam 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837 y Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 PLANNING BOARD March 7, 2000 Dear Abutter: Regal Homes and Development Corp. has submitted to the Town of Agawam, a Preliminary Subdivision Plan for"Camlann Wood". The Preliminary Plan shows the creation of nine (9) lots on approximately 9 acres of land located on the northerly side of North Street, westerly of Nolan Lane. The Planning Board will be reviewing this Preliminary Plan at their meeting on March 16, 2000 which will be held in the Faolin Peirce Community Room, Agawam Police Station, 681 Springfield Street. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM and you may contact this office at 786-0400, extension 245 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Charles R. Calabrese, Chairman AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD CRC/DSD:prk ABUTTERS CAMLANN WOOD Charlotte Sulborski Timothy Stowers & Joellen Graham 660 North Street 654 North Street Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Michael & Elaine Bourbonnais Robert K. & Amy B. Freniere 49 Nolan Lane 39 Nolan Lane Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Edward A. & Linda F. Jamgochian William T. Beck 29 Nolan Lane 644 North Street Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Craig& Michelle Plante Gilbert & Bernadine Fortunato 19 Nolan Lane 20 Nolan Lane Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Carlo& Stephanie Pellegrini Paul P. & Milagros Tangredi 30 Nolan Lane 40 Nolan Lane Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Feeding Hills, MA 01030 w Robert & Carol D. Orr Louise Faits 50 Nolan Lane Edward G. & Paul H. Faits Feeding Hills, Ma 01030 12 Ridgeway Drive Feeding Hills, Ma 01030 Robert & GIoria Choinere Walter S. & Helen D. Ugolick 6 Ridgeway Drive 693 North Street Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Feeding Hills, Ma 01030 Theodore Fini, Ronald G. Fini and Arthur E. & Eileen C. Collier Robert Fini 703 North Street 17 Wilbert Terrace Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Feeding Hills, Ma 01030 Elizabeth Bonfitto Perry A. & Rose McCobb 30 Ridgeway Drive 20'Ridgeway Drive Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Mark A. Nicol'r Florian R. Diroma Theresa M. Nicoli Katherine D. Diroma Patricia A. Nardi 667 North Street 5 Ridgeway Drive Feeding Hills, Ma 01030 Feeding Hills, MA 01030 y Thomas R. Longtin Leopold Sokalowski Susan G. Longtin J. Thyberg, B_ Sokalowski 21 Ridgeway Drive 39 Ridgeway Drive Feeding Hills, Ma 01030 Feeding Hills, Ma 01030 Robert& Tracy Lottermoser Cleve D. & Karen M. Carrens 8 Sylvan Lane 24 Sylvan.Lane Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Edward J. & Helen F. Kisielewski 29 Sylvan Lane Kenneth D. & Bernice H. Burton Feeding Hills, Ma 01030 719 North Street Feeding Hills, Ma 01030 Loretta M. Dutton Samuel J. & Mary M. Gallant 737 North Street 729 North Street Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Feeding Hills, Ma 01030 Richard P. Brazeau, Assistant Regional Engineer Commonwealth of Massachusetts Region IV Robinson State Park Mass. Dept, Of Environmental Management Ten Park Plaza P.O. Box 484 Boston, MA 02116-3933 Amherst, MA 0 100 1 Peter& Janine Cassell Kirby& Judy Gearing 70 Nolan Lane 71 NoIan Lane Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Linda M. Remillard Richard A. & Sandra G. Sisk 80 Nolan Lane - 81 Nolan Lane Feeding Hills, MA 01030 — Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Woe, No........................ • Feb. 2 2 , 2 0 0 0 19............ To the Departmental Officer making the Payment: Received of................©.L. Bean , I . . .nc..................._.....................................................I.......W......_ ,the sum of Seventy...and...,..0 j 0 0.............................................................----.----.------. ........................................................ Dollars, forthe....Prel......._plan...Filing....Fee.....................ending ...............................--.------.------................................................................................for collections as per schedule of this date,filed in my office �. ................................ Treasurer. MEMO TO: Engineering Department FROM: Planning Board DATE: February 23, 2000 SUBJECT: Preliminary Plan - Camlann Wood - North Street - Regal Homes Development Please review and comment on the attached Preliminary Plan for Camlann Wood prior to the Board's March " meeting. Thank you. CRC/DSD:prk TowN OF AGAWAM 0 INTEROFFICE �~ MEMORANDUM To: Planning Board CC: John P. Stone, DPW Supt. From: James T. Daley, P. E. Date: September 30, 1999 Subject: Camlann Wood - Prelim Subdivision Per your request received on September 21, 1999, we started immediate review of subject preliminary plan so as to be ready for the Planning Board meeting of September 30, 1999. Waivers Requested waivers included allowing 1000' of road with one access and allowing less than 300' separation between streets. A more exact description of the resulting street layout as proposed, would be "starting at Nolan Lane, traveling westward; a separation of 80', followed by Ridgeway Drive; a separation of 260', followed by proposed subdivision street; a separation of 140', followed by Wilbert Terrace. There will be a succession of intersections of short spacing, alternating left and right, occurring in an area with limited sight distance. Such a situation will be demanding on a driver's alertness and caution. Traf fie The present traffic on North Street is approximately 2700 vehicles per day and the amount added by the proposed subdivision will be 100, neither of which will stress the road's capacity. Sight distances should be more thoroughly evaluated, particularly from the proposed street to a point west of Wilbert Terrace. A new plan/profile of North Street in that area would be helpful for the analysis. Based on available older plans, there appears to be FROM TIIE DESK OF... deficient vertical sight distance on North Street near the JAmFs T.DAL -Y,P. E. proposed subdivision street. Because of this and as time TOWN ENGINEER ENowemuNG DIVMON permits, Engineering will conduct speed surveys as part Town ADMIN.Buu-DING 36 MAN sTR�r of a request to Massachusetts Highway Department for AGAWAK MA 0i00i �V\ new evaluation of speed zoning. Horizontal sight 413-7 EXT.275 distance, at the intersection of the proposed subdivision Fax. I }ski fir~ i6r}'ls}v '_.. Camlann Preliminary Plan; pg. 2 street with North Street, should be evaluated at the time of Definitive Plan submission and an existing 36" oak tree fronting on North Street should be evaluated with respect to sight obstruction as well. Brush clearing along North Street near the subdivision road will be required. Sewage disposal This proposal involves sewering approximately six to eight lots in the front to an existing 8"sewer near the proposed intersection of the subdivision street with North Street. The remaining lots are proposed to be served by septic tanks. Subject to approval by DPW and the Health Department, this arrangement will be satisfactory. After definitive plans are initiated, the Developer might choose to examine economic feasibility of an alternate sewer layout that would avoid deep excavation and construction in North Street. If such a sewer would reduce the total length of sewer with low flow (at beginning end), then DPW may be in favor of it. Water supply Except as noted below, the preliminary water layout is satisfactory. The proposed street, being , dead ended, results in a dead ended water main, contrary to DPW's goal of avoiding them because of public health concerns. We request that the developer provide plans of a water main connecting the proposed 8" water with the existing water main in Nolan Lane, located east of the subdivision street. This connecting 6" or 8" water main would be located in the Springfield water transmission right of way, between lots 5 and 7. Plans of the Springfield transmission main can be obtained from Jim Buckey of the Engineering Department at Springfield City Hall Annex. Depths and stations of all water mains along the right of way should be shown. We will submit these plans to Springfield for their review. Drainage The topography of the subdivision site is a long ridge running in the direction of the proposed street, with ground sloping away from the street each side. For the full length of the street, care in grading will be needed to avoid discharge of excessive water on to adjoining property. Further detail of the discharge of the storm water on lots 5 and 6, would be helpful. h:\engineer\subdiv\caml—Ol.wpd ROW CONST. 5'—D• 4'-9• 1 2 TRAVELLED WAY 1 2 TRAVELLED WAY SIDEWALK (1/2 PAVEMENT WIDTH) 3' HIT. CONIC. BERM TYPE-2 4• 318 '/4• 4'•Cf3IENT CONC. SOEWALX IN T N FT —_1/4' IN 1 4• IN T�w 6' LOAM I� (a' O WYEWAYS) 3' PROCESSED GRAVEL 0• CCUPAC7ED GRAVEL RASE ELECT., TEL. GAS MAIN do CAN CONDUIT 30• MIh COVER 30" MIN. COVER • �,_ ? (is-6s 0' MIN RCP CLASS III 0 a• DI STORM DRAIN WAT 01 (SEE PLAN/PROFILE) 8 PVC 5' MIN. COVER MAIN SANITARY SEWER (SEE PLAN/PROFILE) TYPICAL ROADWAY SECTION N.T.S. DRAWN V. DMD REVISIONS PROJECT SNIT. NAME SHT. NO. DATE: 12-5-96 1. 6-30-99 9Y JTG TOWN OF AGAWAM DWG, NO.: 1 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS ROADWAY SECTION — TYPICAL APPROVED BY. JT0 - 'CFr.. D. L. BEAN, INC. LAND CONSULTANTS 413-562-7566 Forty School Street Fax # 413-662-2091 SURVEYORS Westfield, Mass. 01085 February 18, 2000 ENGINEERS Charles Calabrese, Chairman Agawam Planning Board 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 RE: Preliminary Subdivision - "Camlann Wood" -- North Street Dear Board Members: Enclosed please find the following information pertinent to the above referenced project. 1. Application Form "B" for preliminary approval and filing fee. (D.L. BEAN, INC. check for $70. 00 ) ) 2 . Copy of Letter of Intent to City Clerk. 3 . Attested copy of the deed to the property and copy of Street crossing rights by City of Springfield. 4. Statement of Interest. 5 . List of requested waivers. 6. Environmental Study. 7 . one mylar copy of preliminary plan. 8 . Four blue line prints of preliminary plan. This information is submitted on behalf of our clients Regal Homes & Development. We would appreciate the opportunity to present this project at your earliest convenience. Thank you. Sinc ely, D.L EAN, ASen Mar Shur vice President Enclosures MES/ssc 2 ���„ 2 ,s FA 0 9 TOWN OF AGAWAM �,• 361MA» STREET AGAWAM. MASSACHC SETTS 01001 Tel. 413-i 56-0400 Form B APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAN FILE ONE COMPLETED FORM WITH 1"HE PLANNING BOARD AND A COPY WITH THE TOWN CLERK IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION III-B Agawam September 14, 19 99 To the Planning Board : The undersigned herewith submits the accompanying Preliminary Plan of property located in the Town of Agawam for approval as a 4 subdivision under the requirements of the Subdivision Control Law and the Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land of the Planning Hoard in the Town of Agawam. 1 . Name of Applicant Regal domes and Development Corp. Address 150 Juniper Ridge Dr. , Feeding Hills, MA 01030 2. Name of Engineer or Surveyor: D.L. Bean, Inc. Address School Street, Westfield, MA 01085 3. Deed of Property Recorded in Hampden Registry of Deeds Book 4309 Page 122 4. Location and Description of Property: (Attached Sheet) . 5. A list of the documents included in this application shall accompany notice to the Town Clerk . Documents required to be submitted with this notice: a. Notarized statement of interest in the land. b. Environmental study. C. Plans _ - d . Certified Copy of Deed Spri S ss tub, nc. Signature of owner BY e , Prea ant I Address 77 Forri,s Street, re—sC Springfield, MA 01089 - Supplement Sheet - Preliminary Subdivision Form "B" 4. Location: Property is located on the northerly sideline of North Street, westerly of Nolan Lane. Property contains about 9 acres of land and shows 9 proposed lots in an agriculture - Res. A-2 Zone. r D. L. .BEAN, INC. LAND CONSULTANTS 413-562-7566 Forty School Street Fax #413-562-2091 SURVEYORS Westfield, Mass. 01085 February 18, 2000 ENGINEERS Clerk' s Office 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Dear Clerk: This is to serve notice that on this date we have filed a Preliminary Subdivision plan with the Planning Board. Enclosed is a Form "Ell Application with pertinent details of location and owner. Sincerely, D.L. EAN, I C. V/ lo, , Mar E. Shute, enior Vice President MES/ssc Enclosure ec. {{9 ��►a��2 2JO71 OOW AIL W.N BY TWE PRESENTS that we. JOHN J. 1:EDTEH, JOHANNA PEDIER And HERMAN KANT, Trustees of SyNINOFIRLD SWISS CLUB, AgAwaM, HampdPTI County,bUmahuaatts, x�Jd1�a � xt�x a r principal atlfi9FI NorthhsRtrec-L, Agawam, Int with said County, icRx with quIU181MrolleritrUaxlwdat>AkK A certain tract of land situate in Agawam in aatd County. and bounded and deacribe:d ar! follows: PP.UINNINff at the southwest. corner. thereof at a stone highway bound on the Northerly line of North Street „rid running thence NORTH z5 � ° ' EAST thirteen hundred Loci thirteen and rnrty^two one-hundredths (13J3.42) Feet by land or J. S. Smith and the Central New EngJand Railruad Company to a atone monument; thence on the same course eighteen and ninety-alx-one-hundredth:+ (A.96) rr.!t to the center of the "Old Deep outter Road" se called, but now abandoned. as a public May; thrnee KASTERI.Y along sa;d Road three hundred (300) feet to a stone bound; thence SOUTH 250 Wi.'ST about tnlrteam hundred twenty-five (1325) feet by land now or' formerly of Henry Oreening and Frtty Oreeni to a atone .bound at North Street; :thencr- NORTH 700 WEST two hundred ten (210 feet: along said street 10 a stone highway bound; thenctq SOUTH 80 16, WE3T one hundred .ieven And -Ifty-two one-hundredths (111:52) feet along said atreet to the place of beStnning. Containing nine (9) acres more or leas. Subject to pomAlble rights of the Amerman Tel . $ Tel. Co. Being tha same prenJseo conveyed to pe a4 Trustees of Spring- ' t! f:rtd Swiss Club by deed of Flertn Lieber dated June 5 1917, and recorded in Hampden County RegJstry Of Deeds, ]look 9A5, Page 68. THM IS ND KON1:'TARY CONSJDERATTON 100R ThrS TRANSFER. )raaerstad w a uakd iautntmaat this I Stb di A ust, 10 76. 4 d 3e - -- - a Fed i u r ri Wn Iia- - 6kt 199nrsamoralth of Abum" wWAS Hampden, is August 16, 1976. 7ten peetonsit�a0�artdthe aho.o nod JOHN J. F}.IiTER, JOHANNA FEDIKR and HFRM" HAN I. and arinoWtvdvd the larrawni ;n►t-0-t to ho tbc— fee see Led d"A of SpriT1 f lel d Sw i as j Club, I RECEIVED aOrr J qn LaCroix aru.rr►.urr� AUG 171976 ~' ,�,���.i..s„� April- 14, 1079. t If , . n of DEEDS AND 1T ;S Sp BoOK yg,9 P E ATTEST: REGISTER Rec'd Nov. 1:, 1343 and Reg'd from the origiaai Onc. 25080 Tra.Spd.Svisr Club Know all Men by there P.-ceenta th,.t We, Henry Soland, Berthold Hedigec, to and Henry Fer.sler, being all of the members. of the Board of Trustees of the IInhab.of Spd. Springfield SvIrs Club located in Agawam, H,nmpden County, Uaesachusette for consideration paid, grant to the City of Springfield, a municipal corporation I in said county, said city purchasing by virtue of the authority granted by chapter 317 of the Acts passed by the legislature of said commonwealth is the J f ' Year 1906, and rcting by its board of rater commiceionere, said board having been duly authorized thereto by vote of the city council of raid city with IWARRANTY COVENANTS the land in raid to" of Agawam in Hampden County, Kassa- � f chusetts bounded and described trs follows: Beginning at an iron pine set in co Q fthe ground at the Southeesterly corner of the parcel to be described, said ' 1 j i point bein3 the Southeasterly corner of parcel #108 as described in Pipe ` kV i Line Taking by the City of S.rringfield and recorded in Hampden County Registry 4 of Deeds Book 1377, Page 1C; thence running S. 630 14' E. three hundred one ! and thirty nine one hundredths (301.39) feet across lard of the granters to an iron pipe set in the ground at the Southeasterly corner of this p:rcei; thence N. 140 37' E. one hundred tro and tr•enty eight one hundredths (102.28) feet by land no-: of the City of Springfield, formerly of one it-iry Sulbroski, to an iron pire pet in the ground at the Northeasterly corner of this parcel; thence running- N.'630 11' x, three hundred and peventy nine one hundredths (300.79) feet acrose land of the grantors to an iron pipe set in the ground at tLe Nurt[ircnt!r ly corner of this parcel; thence S. 140 57' if, one hundred trcl i and eighteen, one hundredthr (102.13) feet by land now of the City of Spring- field, formerly of one John C. Robinson. to Lhe point of beginning; said Fa:-i I cel 'containtnr; six hundred ninety-one one thousandths (C.691) of an acre more or less and being parcel #109 as described 5y "Pipe Line Taking° of the City of Springfield and recorded in Hamden C:rxty RPei.stry of Deeds, Book 1377, Page 10, Being part of tie premises cnnveyed to the Springfield Swiss Club by deed of Berta Weber, dated June 5, 1917, and recorded is Vam,den County Regis! ' try of Deeds, Book 985, Pale 68. Reserving the right to cross and recross said land at will until r::ch time or times as either party shall substitute i for such right to cross and recross, definite street crossing or other craeain;a ! location nr locations, which, then accepted by both parties hereto shall be }; a full waiver of the right to crass and recross at will. Any streets or ri;hie i ! 'of way so loc=.ted or laid out may be public or private rights of way, but must be at a grade to alloh for subetantially the caste amount to cover over the pipe as exists at the present time, and no use hereunder sh&ll prevent the } City from closing from time to time any right of way herein reserved, and no r use of the premises shall ever be exercised so as to prevent said City iron the proper use, maintenance and repair of the water pipes running through i said land. Witness our hendr and seRls this thirteenth day of October 1928. j josevh Fedier Henry Soland ' Meal ! to ail Berthold Hediger &Seal Henry Feseler iseal Agawam Planning Board i STATEMENT OF INTEREST Date Sept. 14, 1999 The petitioner hereby certifies that he is the owner of all lands contained within the description of the subject petition. Agawam Planning Hoard Case No. 1 Sprin eld s Club, Inc. John J. Fa iex', resident 77 Forris Street _ (Address). West Springfield, MA 01089 J COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHMETTS HAMPDEN a Date Sept. 14, 1999 There personally appeared before me, on the above date, John J. Fedier, President to me known to be .,the person described in and who executed the foregoing document. w Noted Public My commission expires • AL.AN S.DAMBFIOV,Notary Public �Y COM*Bion E*ft JVWry IS,20M LIST OF REQUESTED WAIVERS 1) . Allow the street of be 1,0421 +/- long. 2) . Waive the requirement of 300 feet between street intersections. there is only 425 ' more or less between Ridgeway Drive and Wilbert Terrace. 3 ) . Waive Section 159-31c to allow a 15 , wide buffer strip on the east side of the proposed project. This buffer strip would run along existing lots on Nolan Lane. EXISTING CONDITIONS: This property shown on the Preliminary Plan is at present undeveloped. The majority of the property is zoned agriculture. The front 200 , which abuts North Street is Zoned Res A-2 . The soil conservation maps indicate a mixture of Agawam and Merrimack soils at various slopes. The property to the east has been developed within the last 12 years. The property to the north and west is owned by the commonwealth of Massachusetts. All municipal services are available to the site from North Street. Lot #5 will have an on site sewer system since this lot cannot gravity into the proposed sewer line. There is no indications of historic not archaeologic areas within this site. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT; The proposal is the creation of a new road and nine lots. A retention area with a level lip spreader is proposed at the northerly end of the project to handle any on site roadway storm water. The municipal sanitary sewer will be utilized for 8 lots with lot #5 utilizing on site septic system• CONCERNS: We have no major concerns on this site since the existing grades are relatively flat on 90% of the site. The rear house will be built in the southerly portion of the lot. We anticipate no significant changes to accommodate these proposed lots. CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, the proposal will allow the owners to utilize their land. This proposal should create no adverse affects on the neighborhood or environment. D. L. BEAN, INC. LAND CONSULTANTS 413-562-7566 Forty School Street Fax # 413-562-2091 SURVEYORS Westfield, Mass. 01085 May 3, 2000 ENGINEERS Charles Calabrese, Chairman Agawam Planning Board 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 RE: Preliminary Subdivision - "Camlann Wood" - North Street Dear Board Members: Enclosed please find the following information pertinent to the above referenced project. 1 . Application Form "B" for preliminary approval and filing fee. (D.L. BEAN, INC. check for $70.00) 2. Copy of Letter of Intent to City Clerk. 3 . Attested copy of the deed to the property and copy of Street crossing rights by City of Springfield. 4. Statement of Interest. 5 . List of requested waivers. 6 . Environmental Study. 7. One mylar copy of preliminary plan. 8 . Four blue line prints of preliminary plan. This information is submitted on behalf of our client, Regal Homes & Development. We would appreciate the opportunity to present this project at your earliest convenience. Thank you. Sinc ely, D.L EAN, IN . V Marc E. Shute, Senior Vice President Enclosures MES/ssc FA TOWN OF AGAWAM a. ' 36 MAIN STREET AGANVAN1, MASSACHUSETTS 01001 Tel. 413-7 86-0400 1 Form B o c% APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL r OF PRELIMINARY PLAN `` • �` FILE ONE COMPLETED FORM WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND A COPY WTTH7n—n THE TOWN CLERK IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION IIB `1'r; � r Agawam _ May 3, ^„ `--:2000 To the Planning Board : The undersigned herewith submits the accompanying Preliminary Plan of property located in the Town of Agawam for approval as a subdivision under the requirements of the Subdivision Control Law and the Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land of the Planning Board in the Town of Agawam. 1 . Name of Applicant Regal Homes and Development Corp. Address 150 Juniper Rid' a Dr. , Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Z. Name of Engineer or Surveyor D.I . Bean, Inc. Address School Street, Westfield. MA 01085 3. Deed of Property Recorded in Hampden Registry of peed Book 4304 Page 122 4. Location and Description of Property: (Attached Sheet) . 5. A list of the documents included in this application shall accompany notice to the Town Clerk . Documents required to be submitted with this notice: a. Notarized statement of interest in the land. b. Environmental study. C. Plans d . Certified Copy of Deed Sprin ield S iss Club, Inc. Signature of owner. 9� J rn J. Fedier, President Address 77 Forris Street, West Springfield, MA 01089 -. Supplement Sheet - Preliminary Subdivision Form "B" 4. Location: property is located on the northerly sideline of North Street,, westerly of Nolan Lane. Property contains about 9 acres of land and shows 9 proposed lots in an agriculture - Res. A-2 zone. D. L. BEAN, INC. -- LAND CONSULTANTS 413-562-7566 Forty School Street Fax # 413-562-2091 SURVEYORS Vesttield, Mass. 01085 May 3, 2000 ENGINEERS Clerk' s Office 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Dear Clerk: This is to serve notice that on this date we have filed a Preliminary Subdivision plan with the Planning Board. Enclosed is a Form "B" Application with pertinent details of location and owner. Since 1 , D.L. E , INC. Marc . . Shute, Senior Vice President Enclosure MES/ssc 21071 KNOW ALL WN By TWEE FRES>•:hTS that rc, JOHN J. F'EDTER, e JOHANNA FrAIER and H£RMAN 1iANT, Trustees or SrH'• oFIRL.D Swiss CLUB, Of Agawam, Hampden Coteuty,X&MMITwrty, x�ib1 it�IZZi101�MrilCdC� Xptdx fir"I to S RI140FIFLD gwTS3 CLUB. INC. , n Maasachueetia Corporation with a prinalpal piaoe of business at 69 North .9trcrt. Agawam, In said County, 3dX wieb gattaiatn ionrna a&%kxkxakK A cer rain tract nr land situate in Agawam to laid County, and bounded and described as rtrllowe, Sp0INNIND at the southwest rornr.r thereof at a atone highway bound on the Northerly lane of North Street rind running t'+ence NOMM 250 91 EAST thtr teen :sndred &no thirteen and rorty-two one-hundredt.0 (1313.u2) reet by land or J. S. Smith and the Central New Engiarid f Hatiroad Ccrnpany to a atone menwnent ; ther:ce on the same course eighteen and ninety-a..x one-hunCrtd`.h� (16.96) :""— to the 001rate. of � the "old Deep Gutter Head" so c.t:-rd, tut now abasinned as a public ray; thrnee EASTERLY along aa:d pnad .tnree hundred (300) .feet to a atone bound; thence SOUTH 25' Wj.'.gT abnut to l rteo n hundred twenty-rive (1325) feet by ls.,A now o; fnrinmrly or Henry dreening and P&tty Oreeri. to a atom .bound at North Streit; the lcr NORTH 700 WEST tern hundred ten (2101 feet along aald so."et �n a -,tone h:lahway bound; thenc* SOUTH 80 16' WEST one hundred ►seven and 'Afty-two One-hund-edths I (111 '52) feet along aaid str=et to the place 47. teginninq. Contain!ng I nine ( zertis were Or• leas. 3ubject t.n pci4A.blr. rights or t" American :'el . & Tel. On. A Being the same prev—see ncrr.veyed to ua as Trustees o: Spring- %pid Sw1as Club by deed of Serta Weber dastcri .:un* 565 1917, and recorded in Hampden cnunty Realmtry of Drone, Briolc 9 . g 68. THM TS No KONr-MRY CCN�i D,AATTON POR TM FS TRANSYM. S:rruted tr a waled ittrauu=mt this I Sty da Lr-2' st, 19 76. f. C41 - •— �• -� .r1s�d n l i8� ght jZpauwarmrdtil of ALLow}a.rtts Hampden, t. Auga�et 15, 19 76. 7%cp personally apprued tho above aa—d JOHN J. F1:I}?>rF, JOHANNA FEDIM and HF.Rt+tM HAN I sad arteowlkda�d the farrawr-a;nrrn weftt to hr the— fmr aft end"'e4 of Sp rie l d �Sr i s e CIub, � '— RDCVVED 0019r ; Jean LaCroix srr.+r r.►rr ApIJG 17�1997r6 �'' �/_•wTl�[/!� H�ra�,►.t..t�a.+v� r. llprl l• 14, j079. I R_'JOR DE A TRUE _'�� 'Y r.� i�ia►R{ OF D - KA# trDL�y SC)"GEi:T1�;;:D AND 1 � 0 PAGE BOOK ATTEST: REGISTER Rec'd Nov. 1 , 19Z3 and Reg'3 from tze or-,j-aa. Dnc. 25060 Trs.gpd.Svist Club Know all Men by these P:esentr: that we. Henry Solsnd, Berthold Hediges, , x to and Henry Ttrsler, being all of the members of the Board of Trustees of the Inhab.of Sod. Springfield Srias Club located in Agawam, Hampden County, Nassachusette for i : considera.tion paid, grant to the City of Springfield, a municipal corporation I in said county, said city purchasing by virtue of the authority granted by chanter 317 of the Acts psesed by the legislature of said commonwealth is the F year 1906. and :+sting by its board of water commissioners, said board having : been duly authorized thereti by vote of the city council of taid city with i WARRANTY CO'EYAY?S the land in Faid town of Agawam in Hampden County, Massa- s ? Chusetta bounded aid described us fellows: Beginning at an iron pine set is I � jthe ground at the Sauthr'esteriy corner of the parcel to be described, said ri point being the Seutheanterly corner of parcel #109 as described in Pipe Line .Taking by the City of Sr_i,sfie:d anal recorded in Hampden County Pzglst.-y of Deeds Bock 1377, Page 1C; thence running S. 63o 14' E. three hundred v-e and thirty nine one hundredths (301.39) feet across land of the grantors to an iron pipe set in the ground at the Sout:,easterly come: of this parcel;- f thence N. 140 37' E. one hundred t-D and trenty eight one hundredths (102.28)I feet by land no-: cf the City of Springfield, formerly of one Xiry Sulbres'<!, tI to an iron pipe set in the rr:und at tre Northeasterly corner of this parcel; k thence runninS H. 63o 14' W. tree hundred and seventy nine one hued-ed:he (300.79) fee: ac:oFr land of t.*.e grantors to an iron pipe set in the g.oc_.d a' . I tine :7urti;wc...arty ._rzer of ,hi= parcel; thence S. 14' 57' 11. one hundred :*o! and eighteen one hundredths (1CZ.19) feet by. land now of the City of Spring- field, for-merly of ine Jan^ C. Robinson, to the point of beginning; sad rar- I cel 'Containing six hundred alnety-one one thousandths (0.691) of an acre mcrei or less and being parcel #IC9 as described by °Pipe Line Taking' of the City of Springfield and recorded in Hor.,cden Casty Registry of Deeds, Book 1377, 1 f . Page 10. Being part of the p.emiser ccnveyed to the Springfield Swiss Club by I deed of Berta Weber, dated June 5, 1917, and recorded is Haa+pden County Regis try of Deeds, Book 985, Pete 68. Reserving the right to Cross and recress i said load at will until zuch time or times as either party shall su�stits:e for such right to cross and rec=vss, definite street crossing or other c:od#"))66 � f location or locations, which, then accepted by both parties hereto stall be . j t a full waiver of the right to cross and recross at will. Aay streets or ri;b1z i � 'of way so loc-ted or laid out may be public or private rights of way, but mutt ` be at a grade to allow far substantially the some anount to cover over the pipe as exists at the present time, and no use hereunder shall prevent the City from closing from tire to time any right of way herein reserved, and no use of the premises 08.11 ever be exercised so as to prevent cid City from the proper use, maintenance and repair of the water pipes running through eai¢ land. Witness our hendr and seals this thirteenth day of October 19Z8. fff Joaeoh Tedier Henry Boland ' &Seal to all I#erthgld Hediger &Seal Henry Tessler &Seal Agawam Planning Board' STATEMENT OF INi'EREST Date May_3,_ _2000 The petitioner hereby certifies that he is the owner o.' all lands contained within the description or the subject petition. Agawam Planning Board Case No. Springfield Swiss Club, Inc. Name} John J. Fedier, President 77 Ferris street _ _ (Address), West Springfield. MA 01089r J COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS HAMPDEN ss Date May 3, 2000 There personally appeared before me, on the above date, John J. Fedier, President to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing document. } ,' 4mmi55 y ion Expires Ap"I 13, 2001 .. �. Notary .Public �► My commission expires LIST OF REQUESTED WAIVERS 1) . Allow the street to be 527 +/- long. 2) . Waive the requirement of 300 feet between street intersections. there is only 425 ' more or less between Ridgeway Drive and Wilbert Terrace. 3 ) . Waive Section 159-31c to allow a 15 ' wide buffer strip on the east side of the proposed project. This buffer strip would run along existing lots on Nolan Lane. EXISTING CONDITIONS: This property shown on the Preliminary Plan is at present undeveloped. The majority of the property is zoned agriculture. The front 200 ' which abuts North Street is Zoned Res A-2. The soil conservation maps indicate a mixture of Agawam and Merrimack soils at various slopes. The property to the east has been developed within the last 12 years. The property to the north and west is owned by the commonwealth of Massachusetts. All municipal services are available to the site from North Street. Lot #5 will have an on site sewer system since this lot cannot gravity into the proposed sewer line. There is no indications of historic not archaeologic areas within this site. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The proposal is the creation of a new road and nine lots. A retention area with a level lip spreader ,is proposed at the northwest corner of lot 06 to handle any on site roadway storm water. The municipal sanitary sewer will be utilized for S lots with lot #5 utilizing on site septic systems. CONCERNS: we have no major concerns on this site since the existing grades are relatively flat on 90% of the site. The rear house will be built in the southerly portion of the lot. We anticipate no significant changes to accommodate these proposed lots. CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, the proposal will allow the owners to utilize their land. This proposal should create no adverse affects on the neighborhood or environment. . n -J �S 2St�iorG4.sEr�i�u�- `�� PiZo}�vs ioia� r I OF MARL a E. LA 10 y L3. �.. BEAN, -INC.. LAND CONSULTANTS Forty School Street Westfield, Mass. 01085 fsa I .s�•�cr/ 0# Jos a a (QOy4o LOG c)(A y� BOX a DOCUMENT# � I PAGE# �1�L LEGEND RM • * • r rs 'p r CONST. OF APPROXIUA TE SOIL TYPE DI KS10N LINE � 5'-0' 4'-9' 1 TRAVELLED WAY 1 2 TRAVELLED WAY �GI\ SIDEWALK (1/2 PAVEMENT WIDTH) =, • " � �•*. ' ,'' � �,�,�� �� JOHN � �Jt:FFREv F.���G EXISTING CONTOUR (SEE NOTE ,�2) 3" ' r MwulzIcE oulNGwooD PROPERTY LINE SIT. cave. BERM TYPE-2 :* '* cAIA un CIVIL — — D — — — — PROPOSED DRAINAGE LINE ,/4. s/a ,/a" • - ' + r No. 31303 No. 35818 • `/I ' �, �� Q — — — ►�/ -- — ._— PROPOSED WATER LINE ! T I r _.,_i/4" Iw/x r /<" IN/ar� s• LOAM +*aL i- SE j Kr ' ' f0t tA�oss,'orY�l E '� — -- —SS — — — — PROPOSED SEWER LINE s� �� . � . . — "i ;'•: �: PROPOSED BUFFER ZONE r� VATV CONDUIT GAS MAIN ELECT.. TEL.. . ■ ` — — MIN, ' ! . • • ~ PROPOSED ROAD CENTERLINE s �" M►�covER3D" MIN. covE� __________ PROPOSED DRAINAGE EASEMENT , ' ! 01 EXISTING DRAINAGE LINE (SEE NOTE /3) RCP CLASS III O s- DI wATIERMAIN sIL • ` * • ••• EXISTING WA TER LINE SEE NOTE 3 (SEE DRAIN SANITARY SEWER 1 l e r •• r� W �.__ (SEE PLAN/PROFILE) r PVC 5' MIN. COVER g _ DATE �y_�3 '�too�--- DATE -- �?!7 --------- C ( ) -� - EXISTING SEINER LINE (SEE NOTE ,�3) (SEE PLAN/PROFILE} 9 ----- EXISTING GAS LINE (SEE NOTE 13) _ 2 CURB L OCUS PLAN 1240 TOP COURSE 9" a+/Y REVEAL 03 PROPOSED L OT NUMBERS BIN E COU PROPOSED FIRE HYDRANT TYPICAL ROADWAY SECTION 4" Av 9A N.T.S. d" GRAVEL SUB—BASE PROPOSED DRAINAGE MANHOLt OF�FAR« f „ SUPPORT(1'�1CPL) 0PROPOSED SEWER MANHOLE 2os o PROPOSED CA TCH BASIN Zoe APPROX/MA TE SPOT GRADE Rtd90Waa► Y D r i v e /F NA N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F Ric rd A. Sisk Kirby H. Gearing City of Springfield Michael R. Bourbonnais Amy B. F'reniere and Edward A. Jamgochian Craig E. Plante Town of Agawam an Sondra G. Sisk and Judy A. Gearing Book 1406 Page 122 and Elaine C. Bourbonnais Robert K. Freniere, Jr. and Linda F. Jamgochion and Michelle Noel Plante Book 3165 Page 279 B 7326 Page 196 Book 10175 Page 268 Map F13 Block 5 Lot 1 Book 77 Pa a 170 Book 8871 Page 551 Book 7008 Page 67 Book 8266 Page 10 01b Map F13 Block 4 Lot 2 M F13 Block 5 Lot 8 Map F13 Block 5 Lot 9 Map lock 4 o Map F13 Block 4 Lot 19 Map F13 Block 4 Lot 20 Map F13 Block 4 Lot 21 210 r — 484'f — ' 2161t — 15' BUFFER ZONE 238'f 1 log, Co 212 o CIA kfl 28,116t Sq. Ft. 27,566t Sq. Ft. 4 20,664t Sq.Ft. M f N a a+ 25,274f Sq. Ft. 7-1To be110 a --" A9°'yam A r10 Zi6 -H unde plan i+ "-- m to v CY 210 v '' N/F 1 ,� 194't w 122 383f q. Ft. 4b 8aCi i of Springfield 2 h ��� 1 15+�0.98 1 O 11,5 Sq. Ft. +� C� - _ _ +00 , 74 f rd Map F13 Block 5 Lot 1 — — — — — 14+00 2fl TIE PROPOSED WATER INTO 4a TV � r. '� — .� � I: 1 2 � �_' EXISTNG WATER STUB. 13+00 7- — 1 r LOCATION To BE nELD vERinED 122' '�=R 0 Lot b = 12 383f q. Ft - ..,:.�-.i. .: 1s •f,� — --- _ —�—v Lo 4a 11 599f Ft. T ta1=133, 82f Sq. Ft, ` Pi? :� N/F* r ASEMFNT• � : Hig2 9 dint �3) Commonwealth of Massachusetts !7'�.'; j'y' / +1 � Book 1556 Page 46B '`ti;- ''•'�' `-% 2Qy090f Sq. Ft. N TIE PROPOSED SEWER INTO Map E13 Block 1 Lot 36 .-r' 28,9'45 Sq. Ft. V- 20,313f Sq Ft. as7 220 EXISTNG SEWER 5Tv8. © I+ LOCATION TO 8E F•IELD VERIFIED . ._r. O 218 ti 18 f 218 '44 0 t 239't 206'f 185`t � 214 61 N/F CI of Springfield 212 00 Book Page 10 op, F13 BI 5 Lot 1 210 208 N/ F Massachusetts ZOning Tabulation Book 1556 Page 460 Map E13 Block 1 Lot 36 District Residence A-2 Required Proposed Land Space Requirements Frontage I la 120'Min. Acreage 15,000 Sq. Ft. 20,000 Sq. Ft.or more Setbacks: Front 39 35` Side 15' 15' Parcel Summary ARK DATE REVISION BY AP'V'D Rear 20' 20' Subdivision Tabulation GENERAL DOTES *Corner Lot 25' 25' Lot 1 25,273t Sq.Ft. PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN Lot Coverage: 40% (Max.) Type of Street: Place {*) Lot 2 27.566t Sq.Ft. 1, Existing property lines and abutters are Proposed Length: 645't(*) _ Lot 3 28,115t Sq. Ft. RECORD OWNER "CAMLANN WOOD" North Street referenced to Town of Agawam tax maps F13, Right-of-Way width: 46' Lot 4a 11,599f Sq. Ft. SPRINGFIEL D SW1'SS CLUB, INC, Agawam MA F14 and E13. District: Agriculture Required Proposed Traveled Way width: 26' Lot 4b 122,383t Sq. Ft. BOOK 4309 PAGE IP2 Ag Water supply: Municipal Lot 5 28,945t S Ft. Appucm-p Regal Homes & Development Corporation 2. Existing contours shown are based upon Land S Space Requirements q' MAP F13 BLOCK 4 LOT I e9 _ -� Sewage Disposal: Municipal 8i Private On-Site (Lot 4b) plans entitled 'Prepared for the Town of " """"'� Lot 6 20,090t Sq. Ft. 77 Heywood Avenue A a W Q M b Avis A i r m a Inc. compiled rl i l e d f r o m Storm Drainage: Catch Basins with On-Site discharge west Sprl VfleK MA 010a80 9 Y P! P� Fronts 120 120 Min. � * Lot 7 20,312t Sq.Ft. photography on April 23, 1983.' Reference is Sidewalks: One - 5 Concrete Walk ( } Lot 8 20,116t Sq. Ft. PREPAF&D &Y: made to sheets F13 and F 14. Acreage 20,000 Sq.FL 20,000 Sq.Ft or more Buffer Zone: 15' (*) Setbacks: Min. Distance betweem adjacent parallel street(Wilbert Terrace): 120't{*) LAN JZFW1W FLORM 3. Reference is rude to a plan entitled 'Noth Front 35' 35' GRAPHIC SCALE A„tpiw,,&v„AS00010% ,X Street Sta. 2 2+0 0 to S t a. 3 2+0 0, Sanitary Side 15t 15 (*}Waivers Requested (Refer to application for preliminary plan approval for so o n so 100 zoo rat r"W•grls rrlt Na muff•ref foo M-15M Sewers, Dept. of Public Works, Agawam, MA, July Rear 29 20' further reference and descriptions of requested waivers) 1977' prepared by Tighe & Bond, Consulting Lot Coverage n/a SCALE: 1" = 50' DWN. BY: MTT Engineers. ( IN FEET ) DATE: 5-23-01 CHKD. BY: JMC 1 inch a 50 ft. JOB NO, S1741 DWG. No. S1741W01 1. 7r- I N -T 71 TWI IW,q IIIIJk IIIIIIL I14 Al It14 i4 IIIIIIIIiIItIIIIIIlIiIlilt 16 IIIItIItin IIIlIIIIL7,I f�IItIIItIIiIIII .................IIIII .........................................................'14 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1)IItIIIIIItIIIIII6kA Ic IIAW IIIIrgo,t"IM4 wow IiIIIIIIIIJ.,,. p IIIIlIIIIz i .41,1 4 Iri IIIiit, IIIIilIIIIIII'I! 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SCALE. ev rs�is G2o�cjr,� 7-/999 f�fg CHECKED: /1•.S PLAN NO SHEET NO -C 1 J uC. �Y 5�-•z 7-zooa ,�si�"I B _ a i SURVEYORS & W EAN, INC. 40 SCHOOL STREET ENGINEERS WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 001 o "-170 LINE OF SIGHT FOR VEHICLE APPROACHING CAMLANN WOOD CAD 79 LINE [IF SIGHT M 26 SIRV O--66- 91 0 QZ -60 f..... jj,� 10 2 /o P7 it + 1 + ol + 106 0,> R� CI3\ -10& SCALES: 1" =40' HOR ll$ =4' VER r17 115 11 3172' VEHICLE @ POSITION SHOWN CANNOT SEE BELON THIS LINE PROFIL SIGHT FOR LINE PROPOSED 0.0' HEIGHT OF OBBECT FOR STOP RING SIGHT DISTANCE OF WHERE M APPROX. 26 STREET FOR CAMLANN WOO WI l BERT ho lic 105 10 RIOGEWAY LINE OF 5 GHT E RIVE FOR VEHICLE A:)PROACHING CAMLANN NOOD NOLAN � 00 LANE 3.5' HEIGHT OF EYE loc SIGHT DISTANCE 38D' FOR A DES1014 SPEED OF 45 MPH P 9 5 �o 9c k5 50 8q 0+00 1 +00 2+00 3+00 4+ 00 5+00 6+ 00 7+00 8+00 9+00 10+00 1 +00 DRAWN BY: VRK APPROVED BY: REVISIONS TOWN OF A G A W A M PROJECT SHT. NAME SHT. NO. DATE. JUNE 6. 2000 PROD. NO. CAMLANN WQQQ &MY, FILE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PLAN AND PROFILE OF NORTH STREET CAMLANN WOOD SUBDIVISION 1 /3 DOG. N 0 DWG. H:\ENGINEER\QWQ\N0RTH\N0RTH2.DWQ ENGINEERING DIVISION 1 _ - } i t I If °or 1 - r c I cYHNE OF SIGHT-FOR-YEHfCt�A OAC-HING -CAMLANN- Yr`C c3 �99 o x LINE OF SIGHT H -4 Oo 0 co 66 45 o ETo rn o 00 S cn ro 1 S0� O5r + C �t + fQ °+'`IQ� �6 SCALES- 1" -40' HOR ` b t" --4' VIER Z. n a z ^�' `� � r� G � ,Jh •'��°j� �- c Cr,, , /c' 1-7.-7 rr7iT�l,,; �Jk•�� Aet.ry 15 PROFIL FOR 3.72 - VEHICLE ® POS ON SHOWN C44NOT SEE BELON THIS LINE 1 LIME OF SIGHT PROPOSED 0.0' HEIGHT OF OBJECT FOR STOP 1NG SIGHT DISTANCE Ih'1-fERE M = APPROX. 26 CATRT MLANN FOR OOD 1 O 05 uNE of .GHT 1=�i RIVE AY FOR VEHICLE ADPROACHING CAMLANN HOOD NOLAN LANE 00 — — _ — -- .:� rJcx { i � 3. HEIGHT Of' E >; l o �-c)5- SIGHT DISTANCE = 38 ' FOR A DESIG SPEED OF 45 MPH � h` i 0 " SIC 5 i 8 0 $ V 0-+-00 1 + 00 2+00 3+00 4+00 5+00 6+00 7+00 8+ 00 9+00 10+ 8 001 +04 !REVISIONS TOWN 0 F A G A W A M SHT. E DRAWN BY: VRK APPROVED BY: PROJECT " PATE: r PRaJ. NO. PA sHT. Na.�. F F DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PLAN AND PROFILE OF NORTH STREET Plivf, NO- _ DWG. H_ FR NEED !a\ QRlH\ll`)P - Y1� ENGINEERING DIVISION CAMLANN WOOD SUBDIVISION 1 /3