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Planning Board reviews 54 Colonial Road building permit request and asks for drainage and public works review; waiver required if lot not on street plat
Summary
Planning staff presented the 54 Colonial Road building permit matter for board comment; the board asked that a drainage plan and public works review be provided and noted a waiver must be recorded at the registry of deeds if the lot lacks an approved street plat.
The Planning Board reviewed a building permit application for 54 Colonial Road, a lot not shown on an approved street plat, and provided comments for the City Council, which has final authority on the permit.
What staff said Staff explained that because 54 Colonial Road is not on a recorded street plat the planning board's role is to review and comment; City Council must decide whether to allow construction and the applicant must sign a waiver acknowledging the city is not responsible for maintenance or services and the waiver must be recorded at the registry of deeds.
Board discussion and staff recommendations Board members recommended that the applicant submit a drainage plan and obtain Public Works review and approval; staff recommended adding a condition that the public works director review and approve any driveway or drainage implications. Members noted the site access is steep and past efforts to bring utilities and services to nearby lots had required special easements.
Next steps Staff will forward the planning board comments and recommended conditions to City Council for consideration at its next meeting; the waiver and drainage review are expected to be conditions of the council's final action.
