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Subject: 195 Phinneys Lane
Hello Jim,
Below are our comments on the latest submission.
General Comments
• A Road Opening Permit is required to complete work within the public right of way.
• Address assignment/address changes shall be coordinated with DPW Engineering.
• Tree removals or plantings within the public right of way shall be coordinated with the DPW
Tree Warden, Andrew Bernier (Andrew.Bernier@Barnstable.gov) and may require a tree
hearing.
• DPW requests that stamped roadway as-built plan and profile drawings be provided by the
applicant’s engineer upon completion of the construction.
Traffic Study / Roadway Design
• It should be noted that the traffic study that has been submitted has not been updated to reflect
the updated proposal (i.e. removal of the multifamily structure). As the updated proposal
includes less units, it is likely that the trip generation is an over projection.
• DPW does not have any objections to the requested waivers of the Subdivision Regulations.
• Commentary on the location of the roadway intersection with Great Marsh Road.
o There appears to be sufficient sight distance, with the proposed clearing.
o The subdivision regulations indicates that roads should be designed “to be continuous
and in alignment with existing streets”. Typical practice is to align a proposed roadway
with an existing roadway to create a consolidated (4-way) intersection, unless there are
compelling reasons not to do so.
▪ There has been discussion on the requested relocation of the roadway
intersection approximately 200 feet easterly. While no detailed alternatives
analysis comparing the two options has been provided, it appears that a single
consolidated intersection is preferable to two closely spaced, staggered
intersections.
▪ If the Board is inclined to further consider relocation of the roadway, DPW
would recommend that an alternatives analysis be prepared to inform a
potential decision to depart from a more standard practice of
consolidating/aligning the intersections.
Stormwater
• The stormwater design and report have been reviewed and found to be generally acceptable.
• As the land disturbance proposed by the project exceeds 1-acre, the applicant must obtain a
Stormwater Management Permit. A full stormwater management permit application per
Chapter 903 of the Town Code shall be submitted to DPW Engineering. The documents
reviewed appeared to be missing stormwater management permit application form, erosion
and sedimentation control plan, and long-term operations and maintenance plan which will be
necessary to obtain a stormwater management permit.
• Test pits shall be performed in the location of each infiltration system to confirm soil conditions
and the depth of estimated seasonal high groundwater.
Utilities
• Sewer
o The project will require a sewer connection permit be obtained from DPW prior to the
start of construction. The current sewer connection permit fee is $420 per single family
residence.
o The project proposes to connect to infrastructure recently installed and put into service
as part of the Route 28 East Sewer Expansion Project. The design of the sewers
contemplated potential development of this property, and this property is identified in
the Town’s sewer expansion plan in the Town’s CWMP. There is sufficient sewer
capacity to support the project.
o Please note that the project may be subject to compensatory sewer assessment due to
the increase in the properties dwelling units and its proposed connection to sewer
infrastructure installed as part of the Route 28 East Sewer Expansion Project. The
applicant may want to contact the Finance Department to gain further understanding.
• The underground electric service crossing Great Marsh Road will require the utility company to
secure a grant of location from the Town.
• The project is in C.O.M.M. Water District and therefore C.O.M.M. will need to approve the water
design.
Thank you,
Griffin
Griffin Beaudoin, P.E.
Town Engineer
Barnstable Department of Public Works
382 Falmouth Road - Hyannis, MA 02601
P: 508-790-6400 – C: 774-487-9663
griffin.beaudoin@barnstable.gov