HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 11/10/2021Planning Board Minutes RECEIVED
November 10, 2021 I - r Y S�
"HYBRID" MEETING HELD IN PERSON IN MEETING ROOM 3 A/B�ANI) VI LY
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Present: Beth Ashman -Collins, Chair; Joseph Cerretani, Clerk; Sharon FriedldiafiH, E�Wa,.&en;
Adrian LeCesne, alternate; and Brendan Roche, Alternate h "
Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development; Priscilla McGill, Administrative Secretary
Absent: Michael McClanahan; Ralph Penney; Michael Feck
There were no submitted Form A plans.
1. October 27, 2021 minutes
Motion: To approve minutes as submitted with noted change that Mr. Cerretani was absent.
(Friedman -Roche) Five (5) in favor, Zero (0) opposed, One (I-Cerretani)abstained. PASSES
2. November 4, 2021 minutes
Motion: To approve the minutes as submitted with one correction to page two to add
"protection" for educational uses not "restraints" per Ms. Ashman -Collins
(Friedman-Cerretani) Five (5) in favor, Zero (0)-6pposed, One (I-Roche)abstained. PASSES
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S. Ellen Rosenfeld, Trustee letter dated November 3, 2021 - 611 West Street, Medical Marijuana
Dispensary/Special Permit dated December 15, 2016
Board Comments: Ms. Ashman -Collins noted that the determination would be for either a
minor modification, which would be voted at this meeting or more than minor modification,
which would require a ne /public hearing. Mr. LeCesne inquired as to the building size
reduction and impact to number of parking spaces required. Mr. Burke stated that the number
of parking spaces will not change and that the only changes are to reduce building size and
change the outside, fagade, which he considers minor changes. Ms. Bren and Mr. LeCesne
considered the changes as a benefit to the owner and potential customers. Mr. Cerretani
confirmed that the revised plans do not change previous approved security measures.
Motion: To find that the proposed changes by Ellen Rosenfeld, Trust are Minor Modifications.
(LeCesne-Bren) Six (6) in favor, Zero (0) opposed, Zero (0) abstained. PASSES
Motion: To accept the Minor Modifications as presented in the request.
(Bren-LeCesne) Six (6) in favor, Zero (0) opposed, Zero (0) abstained. PASSES
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The Walsh PFAS Treatment System is intended to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
(PFAS) concentrations to below 10 parts per trillion (ppt) at the Walsh Water Treatment Facility
(WTF) in the Town of Mansfield, MA (Town). The project includes installation of a new permanent
PFAS treatment system, a new building on a concrete slab to house the PFAS treatment system,
upgrades to the electrical distribution system, and upgrades to the SCADA system.
Department Head Comments
Mike Ahern, Town of Mansfield Project Manager for Walsh Well and Steve Robbins, PE, LEED
AP, Technical Manager, Woodard & Curran were present. Lee Azinheira, DPW Director and Rick
Alves, Town Engineer attended remotely via phone.
Mr. Ahern stated that this project is similar to the Cate Springs project, which is moving along and
anticipated to be completed by Spring 2022. He noted that the Walsh Well building will be
approximately ten feet longer than the Cate Springs building due to the addition of a bathroom and
new electrical utility room. The project also includes six (6) new gravel packed wells which will
replace the old vacuum well system. The filters have been ordered with June 2022 expected
delivery.
Mr. Ahern referenced Rick Alves Memorandum, dated November 8, 2021 for Site Plan review and
Woodard & Curren letter, dated November 10, 2021, responding to Mr. Alves memorandum and
assured the board that all comments will be addressed. The plan will be out for bid in the next
several weeks in order to begin in early spring. j
Mr. Robbins explained that the WTF building will be 30-feet by 80-feet, where Cate Springs was
30-feet by 70-feet. Similar to Cate Springs, it is a tight site and there is water there due to wetlands
and streams, but the building and driveway area will be placed on a corner outside of the regulated
wetland areas. The building will house the PFAS Treatment which will consist of four (4) 12-foot
diameter by 25-foot high filter vessels and associated equipment in the building.
Board Comment i
Mr. LeCesne inquired if there is a requirement for cleaning purposes any solvents to be concerned
with in terms of spills'or spill control. Mr. Robbins stated that there are no new chemical feed
facilities in the new building, but there will be carbon filters. Mr. Robbins also confirmed that this
facility will be built using the amount of funds approved at the Town Meeting, which was approved
for multiple projects. Mr. Ahern noted that as future projects get underway the funds will be
reevaluated based on the costs at that time for supplies and the cost of doing business. He further
noted that once the facilities are completed the town should be back to normal conditions for water
supply.
Mr. LeCesne inquired as to the life expectancy of the new structures to which Mr. Robbins stated
that the buildings and filters have a 35-year life expectancy. Ms. Ashman -Collins inquired if the
new structure would be visible by abutters and Mr. Robbins stated that it would be behind the
existing storage tank, but taller with a design to fit into the environment.
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Public Comment — There was no public comment.
Mr. Burke stated that the planning board is being asked to approve the site plan and make
recommendation as a municipal clearing house to the Select Board.
Motion: To approve the Site Plan and send recommendation to the Select Board as a Municipal
Clearing House. (Bren-Roche) Six (6) in favor. Zero (0) opposed. Zero (0) abstained. PASSES
Article 19 workshop: Discussion ensued for a potential December 15th workshop. Mr. Burke
noted that the conference room is not available on the 15th and to consider delay in date
confirmation until a location could be confirmed so that the meeting can be an informed
collaborative approach with the public. Ms. Bren suggested 2 '/z hour allocation for the workshop
with a 10:00 p.m. cap with an agenda, facilitation, and parking for attends. Ms. Ashman -Collins
noted time to engage a facilitator and that a date in December would be advantageous. Ms. Bren
suggested a large meeting place, such as a school cafeteria, to allow enough room for as many
people as possible. She further suggested sitting circular or horseshoe fashion so that the board is
among the people, not in front of them. Mr. LeCesne suggested a short explanation of the
constraints of the Dover Amendment at the beginning of the workshop since the public may not be
aware of the constraints it places on municipalities. Mr. Burke suggested that Attorney Kawamoto
attend to assist with the facilitation of the Dover Amendment.
Ms. Ashman -Collins noted that in order for the, rticle to work, the goal should be within Mass.
State Zoning enabling powers that are given to the Town of Mansfield (non-negotiable), has to
provide some protection to low density neighborhoods, and it has to not pose undue restrictions on
school buildings in town. Discussion ensued for formats to getting word out to the public and pre-
planning regarding previous questigns/answers in order to move forward with new information.
Mr. Cerretani suggested schools and school committees also be involved. Mr. Burke also suggested
private schools and day care facilities be involved.
Ms. Friedman noted the local Cultural Council has a series of meetings which may conflict with the
workshop if it is scheduled on a Monday.
Other items: Ms. Friedman inquired if the board should explore and/or sponsor the Community
Preservation Act (CPA) for presentation at the Annual Town Meeting.
Ms. Friedman also inquired if the board should explore the addition to bylaws for maintenance or
management of properties that are in disrepair so that property owners could be responsible for
property maintenance.
Ms. Friedman referenced special permits and the length of time to expire and if limits could be
placed on the time if nothing is done on the property after approval. Mr. Burke stated that for
special permits, the applicant must take substantial use of the rights that are granted in the permit
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before it freezes the permit. He noted that per State MGL a variance expires after a year if
substantial use has not been taken and special permits are granted for a period of three years and
with out substantial use will lapse and the applicant is required to return for a new hearing. He
suggested that it could be written more clearly in the town regulations. He referenced the exception
with COVID in 2020 where the Governor issued a state of emergency and time expirations are
postponed until the emergency is lifted.
Mr. LeCesne inquired if there has been a recent stormwater review is term of the life expectancy of
the drains and curbs and maintenance of the stormwater control system. Mr. Burke replied that a
stormwater permit issued by Federal law requires updates to the permit every year and completed
by the engineering department, which is separate from the lifetime review of infrastructure. Mr.
Burke also noted that the DPW in conjunction with their consultant completes a road audit which
will determine when repairs are needed. He referenced current town rules and regulations for
infrastructure and maintenance and that future changes should consider climate change, which the
conservation agent has been involved in. Current infrastructure may not be able to handle impact of
storm water change with 100-year storm changes due to climate change.
Motion: To adjourn at 7:50 p.m.
All in favor. PASSES
Date of Next Planning Board Meeting: December 8, 2021 at 700 p.m.
Signature of Clerk Date of Approval
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