HomeMy WebLinkAboutBenjamin Way 1 Note to File: Drainage Abbe Road and Benjamin Way 5/5/2010
Overview
Residents on Benjamin way(#39,45,46)had expressed concerns about the drainage on
their property; expressing a position that they believed the town should be responsible to
fix the drainage so as to mitigate any flow onto their properties'.
I have reviewed the files, 1956 and 2009 Aerial flights, and land records regarding the
drainage in the vicinity of#401 and##411 Abbe Road and the drainage behind/along#
39,45,46 Benjamin Way. The overland drainage patterns from the east of Abbe Road
appear to have remained fairly constant, draining through a culvert under Abbe Road
through to a drainage swale between#401 and#411 Abbe Road . This swale continues
down(much as it did in 1956 prior to the development of Benjamin Way in circa 1982)
to a drainage basin behind#46 Benjamin Way. This drainage basin is then connected to
a catch basin located between#39 and#45 Benjamin Way. This catch basin then
discharges to a manhole located in the cul-de-sac of Benjamin Way. There is no evidence
of any easement for the drainage basin on#46 Benjamin Way or the for the pipe from
this drainage basin as it travels along#46 and#45. There is a DROW shown on the
subdivision map along the catch basin and pipe for these two properties. This DROW
appears to be for the two lots and there is no evidence suggesting that it was to be
conveyed to the town.
Conclusion
I do not believe that the town has responsibility for the drainage system on#39, #45 or
#46 Benjamin Way. From research of the land records, subdivision files, and aerial
mapping the system was designed and constructed as a private drainage system and has
been in place for about 27 years. These types of private drainage systems are not
uncommon .I believe that as with all systems, attention to the maintenance of the
drainage basins and the associated pipes remains key to mitigating potential problems.
Michael J. �antic�, P.E.��
Director of Public Works
Cc
Jeff Doolittle, Town Engineer
Karl Reichle, Supt. Of Operations
Mark Owens, Street Services Manager