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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 06/26/2024%i OC h �p�yElv6'%� 4NaEptNc/ 4 29A �Q �n n - ®Rioc OA5A44"�e,. Meeting Minutes June 26, 2024 Town of Mansfield 6 Park Row, Xfan#ield, AL4 02048 Planning Board Meeting Held in Person in Meeting Room 3A/B and Virtually Using CoTo Webinar Platform Present: Joseph Cerretani, Chair; Sharon Friedman, Clerk; Beth Aslunan-Collins; and Michael McClanahan Priscilla McGill, Administrative Secretary Absent: Sarah Raposa, Director of Planning & Development Ralph Penney; Michael Feck; Mark Corsillo; James Turnbull, Associate; and Sreelatha Allam, Associate Mr. Cerretani read the meeting's introductory remarks. Ms. Ashman Collins referenced Sarah Raposa's memo suggesting the formation of subcommittees for draft Zoning Articles, Le. the ADU bylaw update, the 40Y starter homes district, the retail firearms zoning, and the dimensional standards compliance analysis. Mr. Cerretani agreed that this is a good idea, and suggested that it be added to the next two agendas, Ms. Friedman suggested that before the meeting, members should be asked to choose which of the four items they would like to work on. Ms. Friedman reminded the Board that the subcommittee meetings would be in addition to the already scheduled meetings, so there would be extra time involved. A brief discussion ensued regarding meeting location options and who would take the minutes. Mr. Cerretani asked when the next discussion of the new TOD parkway will be. Ms. McGill said that there is a public session scheduled for Wednesday, September 25`�' at the Public Safety Building with VHB presenting. The public session will be a scheduled posted Planning Board meeting. Planning Board Meeting Minutes 6/26/24 Page 1 of 4 Ms. Friedman brought up the ADA forum, which occurred on June 17 at the Library and was attended by about 25 people. A document was created listing all the public buildings and recreational areas that need ADA updates. She said that the money for these changes will be covered by grants. For the previously denied application of FOD, LLC for a three (3) lot Definitive Subdivision Plan pursuant to Mansfield Subdivision Regulations Section 3.3 Definitive Plan at 19 Knight Way. The project site is owned by FOD, LLC, and is shown on Assessor's Map 3, Lot 51 in the Residential 1 (R-1) zone. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Land Court remanded to the Planning Board to hold a new public hearing by Order of Remand dated April 9, 2024, in FOD, LLC v. Town of Mansfield Planning Board, Civil Action No. 22 MISC 000414 (KTS). Attorney Mark J. Lanza, Ms. Emily Miller, and Mr. Craig Cygawnoski, RIM Engineering were present. Mr. Cerretani explained that the four board members present met the quorum requirements, and a unanimous vote (of the four members present) would be required for approval. Attorney Lanza acknowledged and accepted the four -person board restrictions. He noted that they can present and proceed with an amended application and any missing members can utilize the Mullen rule. Attorney Lanza spoke of the revised plans being submitted due to the Planning Board's request at the last meeting. He explained both plans as submitted. One plan showed existing conditions and the other was a new plan, that shows a subdivision road with a compliant turnaround, not the existing hammerhead turnaround which was an issue on the previous application. Attorney Lanza stated that there will be no increase in development as no new lots or homes will be constructed. The plan only calls for the creation of a roadway, Attorney Lanza acknowledged that the Planning Board requested a reduction in waivers, and they reduced the list from twelve to four. Ms. Friedman read Attorney Lanza's submitted letter into the public record, Mr. Cerretani acknowledged that they had all read the letter before the meeting. Attorney Lanza suggested that the Board has two options. One is to approve or deny the revised plan or move it to a firture meeting with a full board. Mr. McClanahan asked about the details of the plans. Mr. Cygawnowski said that the green lines are the revised cul-de-sac and that the Phase II plan would add a turning radius. He referenced a department meeting held on 6/25/24. At the meeting, it was determined that there would be drainage for the approved Montessori school and that the driveway for the school could be adjusted as it is not built yet. There is no sewer on the property, but the septic has been approved for the Montessori School and exists for the Maker Space building. There is a hydrant approved for the school and a second hydrant may be required based on the redesign of the proposed subdivision. The electricity may also be impacted as they may need an upgraded transformer. Planning Board Meeting Minutes 6/26/24 1age 7 of 4 Mr. Cygawnoski addressed the question of a roadway Bond noting that this road will be a private way and therefore no bond would be required. Ms. Ashman -Collins inquired if the existing roadway would remain or be rebuilt. Attorney Lanza said that approval for a subdivision is an authorization to build, not a mandate. So, they may build it and they may not. If they do build it, it will conform to the approved plan. Ms. Ashman -Collins and Ms. Friedman agreed that there is no public benefit, but that it is being built to create frontage. The new alternative does not solve the extension of the roadway. Mr. Cerretani asked Ms. McGill to summarize comments from the individual departments regarding the new drawings reviewed at the department meeting. Ms, McGill referenced the concern of water issues and the potential need for an additional hydrant. She noted that the people in attendance at the meeting thought the new turnaround was better than the original hammerhead plan. Mr. Blackman had noted that the new parking lot would be at the property line and landscape buffering should be added to delineate the lot line more clearly. Attorney Lanza and Ms. Miller had agreed. Mr. Cygawnoski noted that the Town Engineer had commented that if the new plan was to be approved, additional clarification would be needed for the existing drainage, the approved drainage for the school, and any new drainage that would be needed. The Electrical Department had mentioned that the transformer requires a concrete pad and it would need to be noted on the new plan. Mr. Cygawnoski said it is noted on the original Montessori school Site Plans. Ms, Miller said that most of the questions at the department head meeting were about the details not included in the revised submitted plans. Mr. Cerretani requested that the notes from the department meeting be submitted to the Board for review. Town Counsel had no comments but offered counsel as needed. The Board members agreed that the turn -around design is better than the hammerhead design, but still does not address the issue of the 650-foot roadway extension. There were no further Board comments or public comments. Motion: Mr. McClanahan motioned to continue the public hearing to July 24, 2024, at 7:05 pm and that RIM Engineering submit revised plans as discussed depicting the new roadway design and omitting the overlay of the previous design. The motion was seconded by Ms. Friedman. Planning Board Meeting Minutes 6/26/24 Papa 3 of 4 Motion to adjourn at 8:06 pm by Mr. McClanahan and seconded by Ms. Friedman Four (4) in favor, Zero (0) opposed, Zero (0) abstained PASSES The date of the Next Planning Board Meeting is July 24, 2024 at 7: 00 p. m. Sharon Friedman, Clerk Documents Presented for the Meeting Date of Approval 1. Sarah Raposa, Director of Planning and Development meeting memo dated 6/26/24 2. 19 Knight Way Conceptual Amended Definitive Subdivision Plan by RIM Engineering dated 6/17/24 3. 19 Knight Way Plan of the Existing Approved and Proposed Ways by RIM Engineering dated 6/17/24 4. 19 Knight Way Attorney Mark J. Lanza letter dated June 21, 2024 5. 19 Knight Way MMED Comments email dated June 20, 2024 6. 19 Knight Way Police Comments email dated June 24, 2024 7. Draft Meeting Minutes dated 6/12/24 Planning Board Meeting Minutes 6/26/2G1 Page 4 of 4