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Present: H. Thomas French, Chairman: Roger Achilre, A'~tM~l4erk: Scott Frank,
Kenneth Torman MA MANSfiELD
Shaun P. Burke, Director of PI ann in and OO'~
1. Minutes October 11,2000 Motion: To approve as submitted
(Torman-French) Two in favor. Achille and Frank abstained. PASSES
2. Zoning Board of Appeals application for variance - 7 Matthew Lane - sideyard
setback for the addition of a mudroom between the house and garage
Motion: To send the Zoning Board of Appeals a negative recommendation due to
the of the lack of any issue outlined in Chapter 40A, Section 7 to justify the need
for a variance, such as a unique characteristic to the lot or a hardship to the land
(Frank-Torman) All in favor. PASSES
3. Zoning Board of Appeals appeal by Royal Oak Trust of the Building Inspector's
lack of enforcement action re: Erin's Center. The appellant is an abutter to the rear
of the proposed retail building and alleges violations of the Zoning By-Law.
Mr. Burke said some of the issues may be valid, but the site plan has not yet been
approved and no building permits have been issued. The Building Inspector is
awaiting a response from Town Counsel before taking any further action. Mr. Burke
suggested the points in the appeal may be valid, but an appeal at this time is not.
Motion: To send the Zoning Board of Appeals a letter saying that while the merits
of the appeal mayor may not be valid, the board feels this is not an appropriate time
for an appeal, and the issue should be remanded back to the Building Inspector.
(Frank-Achille) Three in favor. Torman abstained. PASSES
4. Form J Release from Covenant - Millfarm Estates (Sawmill Court) and Form I
Covenant for same.
Motion: To sign the Form J Release and accept the Form I Covenant
(Torman-Frank) All in favor. PASSES
5. Public Hearing notices - Foxboro Planning Board; Attleboro Planning Board;
Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals; Plainville Planning Board
6. The Beacon
7. The Municipal Advisor newsletter
8. Memo from SPREDD re: Vision 20/20
9. Journal of the American Planning Association
10. Planning magazine
II. New England Planning magazine
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Mr. French explained that because there were only four members present, the board
would be unable to vote on the special permit, which needs a super majority of five.
David Simmons, Tilton Associates, representing the applicant, agreed.
Motion: To continue the public hearing to November 8, 2000 at 8:30 p.m.
(Torman-Achille) All in favor. PASSES
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Chauncy StreetJRoute 140 - Currivan Comer Realty Trust. The plan had previously been
denied and has been redrawn to eliminate the interior lot lines, creating one large lot. Mr.
Burke explained the lot conforms to frontage and area requirements.
Motion: To sign the Form A (Frank-Torman) All in favor. PASSES
Chauncy StreetJRoute 140 - Currivan Comer Realty Trust. This plan, showing the land
on the opposite side of Route 140, was also previously denied and has been redrawn
showing two lots with sufficient frontage and area.
Motion: To sign the Form A (Frank-Torman) All in favor. PASSES
Mr. Burke said Town Meeting had been completed the previous night, with the Planning
Board/IDC "PBD" zoning amendment passing unanimously. He suggested that over the
winter the board start working on evaluating fees and housekeeping changes to the
Zoning By-Law and the Subdivision Regulations in anticipation of Annual Town
Meeting in the spring.
Mr. French explained that because there were only four members present, the board
would be unable to vote on the special permit, which needs a super majority of five.
Cindy Treannie, the applicant, agreed.
Motion: To continue the public hearing to November 8, 2000 at 9:30 p.m.
(Frank-Achille) All in favor. PASSES
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Karl Clemmey suggested the Planning Board look into appointing two associate
members. He also suggested identifying areas of town where more stringent regulations
could be instituted concerning retail uses.
Motion: To adjourn at 8:45 p.m. (Torman-Frank) All in favor. PASSES
Date of next meeting: November 8, 2000 at 7:30 p.m.
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