1980-03-05 PHA3 0
The Adjourned Public Hearing of February 13, 1980 on the Map,
Plan and Report for the Construction of a Storm Sewer on
Bel -Aire Lane was resumed on March 5, 1980.
Supervisor Diehl opened the Hearing at 7:07 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Nicholas Johnson, Councilman
Bernice Mills, Councilwoman
Janet Reilly, Councilwoman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Others Present:
Rudolph Lapar, Engineer to the Town
Mr. Diehl stated for the record that the Board had been advised
by the Attorney that the Town could not enter into private
property to correct a drainage problem. Mr. Horton had previously
advised him that he could not work on the roads until the drainage
was corrected --it would be a waste of money.
Mr. Dick King, Orange Court, felt there should be additional
grading other than the Orange Court circle. If they decided to
do this, how long would it take. He then expressed concern about
the present catch basin which was above the water flow.
Mr. Fred Wise, Henry Drive, spoke of the development of new
property where the pipes would have to go through, as mentioned
at the last hearing. At that time it was not known who the legal
owner of the property was and had agreed this was the first step.
He wanted to know if any attempt had been made to find the owner
and contact him. Mr. Versace answered that the Building Inspector
had made two attempts to contempt him by registered mail, but both
communications were returned. Discussion followed on the benefits
this developer would gain from the project and the fact that he
was not obligated to maintain the holding ponds.
Mr. Wise asked if the drainage project included the resurfacing
of Orange Court; the reply was yes, but when he asked about this
work for Henry Drive and Alladin Court, Mr. Lapar said it dad not.
Carol Petvai, corner of Bel -Aire Lane, asked why the drainage was
not being continued in front of her house. It is impossible to
enter the driveway due to the grading of the road. They put a
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galvanized pipe there but it is useless since it fills up with
stone every time it rains. Mr. Lapar explained that she was
actually talking about a regrading of the road between Alladin
Court and the easement, and this was something Mr. Horton should
look at.
Mr. Petvai could not understand the direction of the drainage
project ---it would not help him since it didn't cover the front
of his home --they stopped short of him by 200'. Mr. Lapar tried
to explain what they proposed to do and it would help him. Mr.
Petvai persisted with his problem claiming that the Town project
would not help him. It was
area and he could then show
solved with this project.
Jim Sheedy spoke on the Petvai's problem
They have seen the engineering plans, he
agreed that Mr. Lapar would visit the
Mr.
Petvai how his problem would be
and agreed with them.
said
and they are not
satisfied. Everyone present knows there is a problem with the
pond by his house and the Petvai's want to hear and he does, too,
that before any other homes go in that area, the drainage problems
will be resolved. He wants to hear that the drainage will not be
allowed to drain into the stream.
Gene Coppolla said he keeps hearing "if" this project goes
through, what is the doubt in their mind.
Fred
take
Mike
Wise was concerned about the size of the pipe ---would this
care of the whole area.
Stach, Myers Corners Road, not a resident of the subject
area, asked if he understood the situation which was that the
development of 30 houses on the hill was approved and all the
storm sewers would be put in eventually and it looks to him like
the Town is investing in a 42" pipe up there to complete some
type of commitment. Mr. Lapar explained that this was not the
situation. The 42" pipe is to take care of eventual drainage
from the upper part of that area when and if it is developed.
The Town, by its subdivision regulations, forces every developer
to put in pipes sufficient to take care of the upstream water.
Mr. Petvai still had questions and did not think the 42" pipe
was sufficient since the development was not complete.
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Mr. Lapar assured him that when the Town does the job it is a
"cadillac" job, not so with the developers. it is a different
situation now, the Town makes sure the developer uses the
superior quality materials as is used in Town projects.
Further discussion ensued between Mr. Versace and Mr. Lapar
on the Alladin Court drainage and a possible tie-in with the
Hunt development off Myers Corners Road.
There were no further comments from those present.
The Public Hearing closed at 8:03 P.M.
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk