The owner shall maintain traffic and protect
the public from damage to person and property while construction is
being performed in any public right-of-way or any private street.
Travel shall be maintained over a reasonably smooth traveled way which
shall be marked as necessary for the type of street so that a person
who has no knowledge of conditions can safely and with a minimum of
discomfort and inconvenience drive or walk over all or any portion
of the street. The Town Highway Superintendent shall determine whether
one-way or two-way traffic shall be maintained.
The owner shall clean up all debris or materials
left as a result of his work and completely repair damage caused by
him to any public or private property, including any existing street
he may have used. Resetting of surveying points and reseeding roadside
areas are included in repairs required.
The town may require construction of a type
not contemplated at the time of Planning Board review, provided that
such requirements are for a higher type of construction. This is to
allow for proper construction to meet conditions not known at the
time of review. Such construction changes shall be shown on as-built
drawings.
Application of asphaltic concrete on new roads
shall be permitted only during the time period of April 1 through
November 1. The temperature during the time of construction shall
be at least 50° F. Construction shall not occur during wet weather
or during other adverse weather conditions. Deviation from these conditions
shall be permitted only by special permission from the Town Highway
Superintendent.
A.Â
Sod, topsoil, organic matter, foreign material and
cobbles larger than four inches shall be removed from the entire right-of-way
and shall be disposed of in an acceptable manner. Topsoil shall be
stockpiled on site for use in topsoiling and seeding.
B.Â
In cases where the subgrade consists of clayey soil
as defined herein, the removal of the appropriate amount of this material
shall be accomplished in an acceptable manner prior to grading the
subgrade. Muck, spongy material or other unsuitable material shall
be completely removed and the excavation filled with suitable material.
A.Â
Grading and compaction of the subgrade shall commence
after completion of the clearing and grubbing and prior to the placement
of any embankment or subbase material. The grading and compaction
shall be done in conformance with the accompanying road sections and
with the approved grade profile of the road.
B.Â
Compaction of the subgrade shall be accomplished by
means of a vibratory eight- to ten-ton roller as outlined in Section
203-3. 12 B.2 of the NYSDOT Standard Specifications. The method of
compaction used shall also comply with the above-referenced standard.
C.Â
Soft areas identified during compaction may require
the installation of underdrain fillers and/or geotextile materials
as determined by the Highway Superintendent.
A.Â
No organic material, frozen material or other unsuitable
material shall be used in embankments. Compaction shall be done in
accordance with the NYSDOT Standard Specifications.
Compaction of the subgrade shall be achieved
to the satisfaction of the Town Highway Superintendent. Placement
of the subbase shall not proceed until approval of the subgrade is
received in writing from the Town of Moreau.
A.Â
The subbase course shall consist of Type 3 (Item 304.04)
or Type 4 (Item 304.05) gravel as defined in Section 304-2.02 of the
NYSDOT Standard Specifications.
B.Â
The minimum number of lifts permitted for the subbase
shall be two Compaction of the subbase shall be accomplished by means
of an eight- to ten-ton roller or other compacting device as defined
in Section 203-3.12 of the NYSDOT Standard Specifications and shall
be graded in accordance with the accompanying drawing. Any imperfections,
irregularities or other damage in the subbase shall be repaired prior
to the installation of the base course.
Prior to the placement of the gravel, the contractor
shall have a sample analyzed that is truly representative of that
material to be used for compliance with the appropriate NYSDOT Standard.
A New York State approved laboratory for sieve analysis shall be used.
The results of the sample tested shall be submitted for the town's
approval. Town approval, in writing, shall be obtained before the
commencement of any work. In the event that the gravel bank changes,
the procedure outlined above shall be repeated. Additional testing
may be required at the discretion of the Town of Moreau Highway Superintendent.
The owner shall provide the Highway Superintendent with men and equipment
to dig or have dug test holes to confirm the depth of subbase actually
placed. The location of such test holes shall be at the Highway Superintendent's
discretion.
The base course shall consist of two inches,
after compaction, of Type 3 asphalt concrete (Item 403.13 NYSDOT Standard
Specifications) binder material. Application of the base course shall
be in conformance with Section 401-3 NYSDOT Standard Specifications
and shall be graded as shown on the accompanying drawing and the approved
grade profile.
A.Â
The top course shall consist of 1Â 1/2 inches,
after compaction, of Type 7 asphalt concrete (Item 403.18 NYSDOT Standard
Specifications) top material. Application of the top course shall
be in conformance with Section 401-3 NYSDOT Standard Specification
and shall be graded as shown on the accompanying drawing and the approved
grade profile.
B.Â
The top course shall not be placed until certificates of occupancy are issued for at least 2/3 of the lots within the subdivision or approved phase of the subdivision or until two years after the base course has been installed. However, the owner shall provide the town with a certified check or irrevocable letter of credit in accordance with Article VII of the Town of Moreau's Subdivision Regulations.
Upon completion of the asphaltic concrete base
course and top course, the owner shall furnish the Highway Superintendent
with men and equipment to dig or have dug test holes to establish
and confirm the depth and quality of each paving course.
The construction of storm drains and highway
underdrain shall be properly sequenced with the road construction.
Storm drains and underdrains shall be constructed in accordance with
the approved plans and in accordance with the NYSDOT Standard Specifications.