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Conference 7.286::maynard

Title:Maynard -- Center of the Universe
Notice:Welcome to our new digs...
Moderator:PRAGMA::GRIFFIN
Created:Wed Aug 06 1986
Last Modified:Thu Feb 20 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:509
Total number of notes:4062

193.0. "Cost of "town approved" road" by ULTRA::DWINELLS () Mon Jan 08 1990 15:09

    Does any one know how much a town approved road costs?
    
    My siblings and I are in the process of sub-dividing some land here in
    Maynard. Before we can do that, we must put in a town approved road to
    satisfy "road frontage" requirements for each of the lots.
    
    Thanks in advance,
    Norma
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193.1Ask the Town Engineering DepartmentHYEND::DHILLTransformation TechnologistWed Jan 17 1990 14:027
    Before you start construction, the Town will probably require some
    sort of bond on your part to insure you have the required money to
    complete the road.  To estimate the amount of the bond, the Town
    Engineering Department will estimate the cost of the Town required
    improvements using a standard reference text.  They can probably
    either provide a rough estimate before you get started, or point
    you to the text so you can do the estimate.
193.2Estimate would be nice...ULTRA::DWINELLSWed Jan 17 1990 15:236
    Thank you for responding to my note. So far, the only estimate we have
    is one that the surveyor gave us. From what we can gather, the road
    will be a 500' cul-de-sac, including all utilities i.e.; gas, sewer,
    electric, etc.
    
    This should prove to be interesting
193.3Do it rightSENIOR::IGNACHUCKSat Jan 27 1990 20:2728
    I know of two local engineers who could give you advice on costs
    and plans.  Dave Perley (369-2689) would be my first choice.  He
    is a former town engineer for the Town of Concord and is excellent.
    Ralph Nelson, also in Concord (369-4901) is a much larger company
    and may be more expensive than Dave, but is also a quality engineer.
    
    Remember that dealing with the local planning board and zoning rules
    and regulations is often more difficult than just having someone lay
    out a road for you.  Look for more than just a surveyor when planning
    a subdivision.  The added cost of a registered professional engineer
    may seem like a big expense up-front, but you'll save a lot of heart
    ache in the long run by hiring someone who can manage the entire 
    construction project.
    
    From my past experiences, if I were to undertake the type of project
    you mention, I would hire Dave Perley to be my engineer and John
    Melone (J. Melone and Sons) of Stow as my Contractor.  These two men
    are very reputable and honest, but not cheap.  They have worked 
    together on projects many times and will get you through the ordeal
    with a minimum of pain.  They both have 20 plus years of experience
    and neither will disappear on you during your project.
    
    Bottom line: If you're going to do it, do it right.  Otherwise, you
    and your entire family will be scratching dirt for many hours and
    will regret the day you ever decided to undertake this.
    
    Good luck,
    Frank 
193.4Town Engineer, hey?ULTRA::DWINELLSThu Feb 01 1990 15:3112
    re: .3
    
    	Thanks Frank. I will check out your references. We are currently
    working with a suveyor who has done work on the property before (He
    surveyed a parcel of land that my folks sold about 13 years ago.)
    
    Next week we are meeting with him to go over the topography plans.
    We all are aware of the enormous tasks that are ahead of us, but
    something tells _me_ that we are only looking at the tip of the
    iceberg.
    
    Thanks for the Good Luck wishes, we may need them.
193.5Town rules and regsVAXRT::HOLTORFTue Apr 10 1990 19:454
    Go to the Town Hall and buy the bylaws, Subdivision rules and regs, and
    site plan regs. Get an experienced engineer,preferably one who has
    designed a subdivision in Maynard and knows the Regs. Good luck!