May 5, 2016
To: The Board of Aldermen
In regards to the property of 396 Main Dunstable Rd; this property abuts the homes on Sagamore Rd
and MacDonald Dr. It is currently being marketed as land for a subdivision, for a total of 6 houses per
the real estate listing.
The homeowners of Sagamore Rd and MacDonald Dr have multiple concerns. Some being how the
conversion of the current property would affect the homes and families in this area.
1 - Drainage: This area has existing drainage issues, which has been brought up in previous years due to
the natural spring which flows through the 396 Main Dunstable Rd property. Asa result many of the
homeowners have water issues in their basements and erosion in their backyards.
2 - Ledge: Ledge is a big concern because they would have to blast; our homes would be at risk for
foundation damage. In the minutes per April 1987, homeowners on Sagamore noted that large scale
excavation was done to our land because of the extensive ledge. Also, there needs to be consideration
of the impact that blasting would have on the area residents. There are several men and women who
work from their homes. Another factor is the children and disabled people who would be home during
the day and startle very easily.
3 - Hillside: The hillside of 396 Main Dunstable Rd supports some of the homes on MacDonald Drive as
per minutes of April 1987.
4 - Property Damage: Possible damage from tree removal as the homeowner's trees have already fallen
onto other homeowners properties and have damage fences and created clean up for multiple yards.
5 - Property Values: Another concern is property values. As written in the real estate listing there would
be a road next to our backyards. The corner house at 30 Sagamore would be surrounded by 3 paved
roads. This would increase traffic on Sagamore as Sagamore is a cut through to Conant Rd.
In conclusion, we understand that the homeowner in the past has tried to request a variance for a
subdivision in April of 1987 at the property of 396 Main Dunstable Rd, which was denied. As
homeowners we want to be reassured that the property will not be used in this manner and that the
security of our properties is kept safe. We request that any decision be "grandfathered" in so this issue
doesn't occur in the future.
Thank you for considering our issues at hand,
Homeowners of Sagamore Rd and MacDonald Dr
