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August 25, 2004 04 SEP - 7 AM II: 03
Present: Tom French,. Chair; Fred Armstrong, Clerk; Walter Jenkins, Doug Annjng1- K~n
Torman; John DeMassl, Frank: Holmes f1AN~t IELD
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1. August 11, 2004 minutes
Motion: To approve as submitted (Torman-Annino) All in favor. PASSES
2. ZBA application for Finding - 251 Central Street
The application is for a second floor addition (no footprint change) to a pre-existing,
non-conforming house. Mr. Burke said the neighborhood has a mix of housing styles
and suggested a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals because
there will be no footprint change and the addition will not negatively impact the
character of the neighborhood.
Motion: To send the ZBA a positive recommendation
(Torman-Annino )
Mr. Annino suggested asking the ZBA to look at the proposed small addition to the
front of the house and whether that would be appropriate.
All in favor. PASSES
2. ZBA application for Finding - 35 Samoset Ave
The application is for a kitchen addition to a pre-existing, non-conforming structure
built in 1883. Mr. Burke suggested sending the ZBA a positive recommendation.
Motion: To send the ZBA a positive recommendation
(Annino-DeMassi) All in favor. PASSES
3. ZBA application for Variance - 15 Heather Lane
The application is for the addition of a farmer's porch. Mr. Burke noted if the porch
were shortened by only six inches, it would not encroach into the setback. He
suggested a negative recommendation be sent to the ZBA with the suggestion the
property owner shorten the porch by six inches.
Motion: To send the ZBA a negative recommendation
(Armstrong-Annino) Six in favor. Jenkins opposed. PASSES
4. ZBA application for Variance -115 Pratt Street
The application is for the addition of a deck to the rear of the house, which pre-dates
zoning. Mr. Burke said the existing house is non-confonning, and the deck would
encroach four feet into the setback. He said the plan does not show the properties
behind this lot, which may be affected by this addition; in addition, there is no
hardship shown. He suggested a negative recommendation be sent to the ZBA and
suggested the deck could be shortened or relocated to avoid encroachment.
Motion: To send the ZBA a negative recommendation
(Torman-Armstrong)
_Mr. French said an II-foot deck isn't very wide and he doesn't have a problem with
the application.
Five in favor. French, Jenkins opposed. PASSES
6. ZBA application for Variance - 144 Oak Street
The application is for frontage, sideyard setback and lot width. Mr. Burke explained
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the lot is fairly large but has less than the required frontage. and had received a
variance a few years ago. The application is to create two lots and indicates the
density would be no different from the existing lots in the neighborhood Mr. Burke
said the shape of this land could be a hardship, but did not believe the application
meets the other two tests for the grant of a variance. He suggested a negative
recommendation to the ZBA. Mr. Annino said he didn't like to see houses buili
behind other houses because it destroys the sense of community; Mr. Burke said the
lot width definition adopted in 1989 was, in part, intended to address that issue. Mr.
DeMassi asked if a two-family use would be allowed on this site. Mr. Burke said it
would not, but a residential compound would be.
Motion: To send the ZBA a negative recommendation because it would derogate
from the intent of the Zoning By-Law, the board does not support granting multiple
variances, this would double the density of this lot, and the construction of a house
behind another house may be a public safety issue.
(Annino-Holmes) All in favor. PASSES
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Mr. Whalen explained the last time he was before the board, he presented a sketch plan
with an extension of Atwood Street ending in a turnaround. There is currently one lot,
and the landowner would like a second lot for his son. The plan shows two options for
the street extension, a cul-de-sac or a hammerhead turnaround.
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Mr. Whalen presented a copy of a 1986 variance, which he said was never recorded. Mr.
Armstrong noted the recording number on the copy of the variance. Mr. Burke noted the
plan also has a recording stamp, but has no Planning Board signatures; he said under
MOL 8IX, a plan can be recorded without signatures ifno lot lines are being changed.
Mr. French asked if the preferred option could be done with variances. Mr. Whalen said
he did not plan to apply for any variances and would rather create the lot under
Subdivision Control He said not building the cul-de-sac would maintain more open
space and the existing landscaping, and the driveway would remain a private way. He
said he would need waivers from road construction and planned to use the existing
driveway, which is 18-20 feet wide. Mr. French noted that would be as wide as some
residential compound roadways. Mr. Whalen said this road would not be extended
further because there are wetland areas beyond the existing house. Mr. French asked if
the board could approve the roadway extension with the condition it would never be a
public way; Mr. Burke said it could be.
Mr. Burke asked about the distance from the edge of the public way to the existing
driveway; Mr. Whalen said it is about 100 feet,. and this work would approximately
double the length. Mr. DeMassi asked how the roadway would be conveyed to two
,different owners; Mr. Whalen said that would be part of the deed.
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Mr. French asked how many houses are between the existing house and Atwood Street;
Mr. Whalen said there are two existing homes.
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Mr. Burke said the board has allowed a street extension similar to this on School Street.
and the board waived all the subdivision regulations. However, he said the board required
the road extension to be constructed at the same width as the existing road. Mr. Whalen
said his client would be willing to do that. Mr. Burke said the town's crews may plow
the extension of the road because it would be easier, even though it is a public way.
Dr. Torman asked if the hammerhead turnaround would be large enough for a fire truck.
Mr. Whalen said the driveway is 250-300 feet long and there is a portico on the existing
house, so there would be plenty of room to turn around.
Dr. Torman asked what the town's responsibility would be if it did plow the private way
and damage something. Mr. Whalen suggested signage may take care of that, but noted
the town plows the road now. He said the landowner puts up reflector stakes now, and
will continue to do that. Mr. Jenkins said the crews would likely plow the whole road
rather than stopping halfway down Atwood Street and leaving a pile of snow in the road.
Mr. DeMassi said he would like to see the extension built to the same width and have the
same curbing Atwood Street currently has. Mr. Whalen said there is no existing curbing.
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Motion: To support the applicant returning on a more formal basis using the
hammerhead solution, provided the pavement is consistent with the existing Atwood
Street (Jenkins-Armstrong)
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Mr. Jenkins said ifpart of the idea is to preserve open space, he would like to see a no-
touch zone and a building envelope to protect the wetland area. Mr. Whalen said he
could add a no-build zone to the plan.
Mr. Holmes asked if this would require drainage; Mr. Whalen said a septic system would
be necessary because the sewer line could not be extended. He said the driveway slopes
back toward the river, and post-construction would be similar to existing conditions. He
said he would look at that issue.
All in favor. PASSES
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Mr. Charbonneau, senior transportation planner, explained SRPEDD has recently
published some sample by-laws on their website. He said very few communities have
drive-through by-laws and presented the board with a document discussing concerns and
issues specific to drive-throughs and samples of by-law language. He said these
facilities depend on a high volume of traffic and account for fifty percent offast food
restaurant's total sales. He said that number is higher for Dunkin Donuts. He explained
circulation is vital to the businesses success and to traffic safety.
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Mr.-Charbonneau described access connections, which are curb cuts adjacent to the
business and which are frequent sites of accidents. He said some businesses attempt to
use signage to control turning movements, but if those signs aren't enforced, drivers will
ignore them. He said pedestrian access is also an important issue with drive-throughs.
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He recommended a pedestrian walkway and connections between plazas. limiting
businesses to one curb cut on principal street access, limiting the width of curb cuts, and
requiring sidewalks along street frontage. He said site layout is the most important issue,
especially because drive-through restaurants tend to be on small lots, and noted that site
traffic should not interfere with roadway traffic.
Mr. Charbonneau said stacking lanes are an important issue; if there isn't enough internal
stacking space, the line will be forced onto the road. He said poor separation of drive-
through stacking lanes presents problems for motorists and pedestrians. He said many
fast food restaurants have multiple windows, and there should be space for at least one
car between windows. He recommended 8 spaces between the beginning of the lane and
the order board, 4 spaces between the order board and the first window, a bypass lane
around the stacking lane for safety reasons, and spaces for incomplete transactions.
Mr. Charbonneau said loading areas are important for parking and site circulation plans.
He suggested requiring the loading areas be large enough to hold a tractor trailer truck,
and the loading door and stacking areas be located in the same area. He said truck
parking needs to be addressed, especially near highway interchanges, and recommended
requiring 20 spaces, clear of stacking and loading areas, and that loading areas should be
conveniently located to storage areas.
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Mr. Charbonneau said signage can dramatically alter the safety and visual character of an
area, and the method of illumination is important. He said brighter and higher lights are
not necessarily better, suggesting the light should not be higher than the building.
Mr. Charbonneau suggested reviewing the existing by-laws, and recommended a special
permit process. He said SRPEDD would be happy to review draft by-laws or site plans.
Scott Kuperman, Epstein and Sons, explained the plan for a 300,000 square foot
distribution center at the intersection of West Street and Forbes Boulevard. The site is
just over 20 acres and will replace two leased facilities. Medline stocks and distribute
medical supply products throughout New England.
Mr. Kuperman explained there has been a West Street access added for employee and
truck traffic, with the Forbes Boulevard entrance remaining the main entrance. Trucks
will enter the site and make a left or right turn to access either side of the building,
depending on whether they are incoming or outgoing. There is a 20-foot fire lane at the
back of the building and a truck turnaround at the end of the lot.
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Mr. Kuperman presented an elevation drawing showing the building constructed in pre-
cast concrete panels using earth tones with blue striping. There will be one building sign
over the main entrance, with no signage facing Route 495. The building will be 40 feet
high with a three-foot parapet. The mechanical units will be on the roof. There Will be a
two-hour rated fire rated room with access from outside. The generator will be screened
with plantings. He said the project would cost $9-12 million.
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Rebecca Bachand, Geller Develis, presented the landscaping plan retaining all the
significant trees except one at the entrance, which must be cut down for sight distance.
There will be six new trees along the entrance drives and new trees for screening around
the lot lines. They will use 2 ~ to 3 inch caliper white pines, oak, arbor vitae, and some
low shrobs. Mr. Burke said this complies with the town's landscaping by-laws.
Mr. French asked about the driveways across the street; Mr. Burke said they are almost
opposite one another. He said the location of the drive had been an issue, and there was
originally one access. They decided they needed an employee access and he has visited
the site with Officer Lawson and Mr. Sullivan, and one tree will have to be removed for
sight distance. Mr. Jenkins asked if there is a median strip at that point of Forbes; Mr.
Burke said it is, but there is a break for turning around.
Mr. Kuperman said they will have an easement for access from the adjacent owner. He
said the land and building will be owned by Medline.
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Mr. Annino asked about the detention area at the back of the site; Mr. Harwood explained
it will be grassed along the bottom and there is an existing drainage swale at the back of
the building running parallel to Route 495
Mr. Annino asked about trash removal. Mr. Kuperman explained there will be two
compactors connected to the building and trash will be privately collected.
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Mr. Annino asked about site lighting; there will be exterior poles and some hooded wall
packs above the loading doors. The illumination plan shows zero footcandles at all
property lines. The poles will be 25- foot high. There is an existing light at the Forbes
entrance, and one additional may be added. There will be a monument sign at the
entrance, which Mr. Kuperman said would not be internally illuminated. There will also
be a small sign at the Forbes Boulevard access indicating the truck route.
Department Head Comments
The clerk read memos from Mr. Sullivan. Mr. Kuperman said they have discussed an
access easement from Forbes, which will be a condition of the sale of the land.
Mr. Harwod addressed Mr. Sullivan's concern about a six-inch pipe near the wetland
area. He said the pipe runs along the edge of the pavement as an underdrain and was
used because of high groundwater. They will be building that area up from the existing
road, so that pipe will be removed. Mr. Harwood explained the retaining wall will be
about two feet tall to avoid having to grade near the wetland.
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The clerk read memos from Lt. Towne and Mr. Burke indicating they are satisfied with
the revised plans.
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The clerk read a memo from the Mansneld Municipal Electiic Department. Mr.
Harwood said he has spoken with Ms. Langille and addressed her concerns, but that there
will be additional discussiollS with the Light Department as the project progresses.
Mr. Annino asked if there is an exterior emergency generator; Mr. Harwood said no.
Mr. Jenkins asked what the parking requirement is; Mr. Burke said parking would be
required to accommodate the number of employees on the largest shift. Mr. Boronni
explained the peak shift is 24 people, and they show 48 spaces. Right now they have 33
employees and may increase another 15.
Mr. French asked about truck traffic; Mr. Boronni said there are approximately 10
inbound trucks per day, and 12 outbound.
Mr. Kuperman said they hope to begin construction in October and do most of the site
work during the fall. Mr. DeMassi asked who would do that work; Mr. Kuperman said
his firm would act as COnstruction manager and bid the job to local or regional
contractors.
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Motion: To send the Building Inspector a positive recommendation including
department head comments, the easement be granted, light pole at the West Street
entrance be added (Annino-Torman)
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Mr. Jenkins asked if there would be any variances sought. Mr. Kuperman said there
woud not be.
All in favor. PASSES
Mike Perrault, PMP Engineering, explained the changes to the plans. He said one of the
questions was about the pavement shown on the plan, and explained a plan that was done
in 1982 showing the off-property pavement.
Mr. Perrault said he has addressed the department head comments and presented a
highlighted set of plans. The existing conditions plan has been updated to show existing
walkways and parking. The lights have been located and readings have been taken;
however the wires inside the building have been cut so the lights on the front of the
building do not work. The footcandle readings they were able to determine are shown on
the plan. Mr. Annino asked about the existing light fixtures in the parking lot; Mr.
Perrault explained soine are white lights and some are yellow lights. Mr. Annino asked
that metal halide lights be used, if possible.
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Mr. Perrault explained the revisions to the proposed site plan, including a note explaining
the property leases and off-site parking leases. The following notes have been added to
the plan: Electric Department notes, minimum footcandles, Water Department note
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about meters, pavement cracks will be sealed, walkways will be ADA accessible, fire
system converted to a radio master box.
Mr. Perrault said the plan shows 36.7 percent open space. The dumpster areas are shown .
with a fence and gate, but he said the do not anticipate using a dumpster. There is also-an
area shown area for a chiller, itthat becomes necessary. Mr. Perrault has added bumpers
along the parking spaces near building, details of pole mounted lights. The parking
spaces at the back of building are graded at 4.2%; Mr. Holmes said the grade for parking
spaces is 2%. Mr. Perrault said he would correct that. A loading zone is shown on the
plan at the back of the building, and Mr. Perrault said one could be added to the front of
the building. A note has been added to fix the two fixtures on the front of the building
and the new fixtures to be added. Hay bales have been added to the plan per the
Conservation Commission, and no trees will have to be cut. Widths and types of
walkways, bituminous concrete, with a 5xIO landing outside each entrance, and grades
have been shown.
Mr. DeMassi asked about the front entrances; Mr. Perrault said they are almost at grade.
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Mr. Perrault said they have added new parking lot lighting and the signage details to the
plan. Additional topographical work at the front of the building has been shown.
Mr. Perrault showed the board a new detail drawing with the ADA ramp, bituminous
concrete sidewalks, hay bales, ADA signage, stairs and railings, parking area directional
plan and lot designation, locations for directional signs with sizes.
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Mr. Annino asked if the industrial park managers would have a problem with temporary
signage. Mr. Burke said he thought the signs were large and said many of the existing
monument signs in the park are four feet high. Attorney Kessler said as a practical
matter, temporary signage will be all that is needed, and they will work out with the park
what will be allowed.
Mr. Perrault presented existing and proposed architectural plans; the proposed plan shows
the upper ll1e77.flnine for the restaurant/lounge being under 1,000 square feet. The
vestibules are shown coming into the building at grade.
Attorney Kessler presented a plan showing Axeda and its associated parking, and proving
that business will have enough parking for its own use.
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Mr. Jenkins asked about walkway lighting. Mr. Perrault explained there is an existing
light at the walkway and existing lighting on the parking lot. They measure .4
footcandles on the walkway, and there are post lights on the stairs, as well as existing
lights on the Axeda building. There is a light fixture to direct light to the walkway. Mr.
Annino asked that the type of light be identified and suggested metal halide instead of
high pressure sodium.
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Mr. Jenkins asked about rooftop mechanical units; Mr. Perrault said there would not be
r any roofunits. Mr. Annino asked for a detail of proposed landscaping around the air
\ .~ conditioning units. Attorney Kessler said there is heavily wooded area in that area.
Mr. Annino asked the dumpster fence be specified as a wooden fence. Mr. Perrault said
he would add that.
Mr. Annino asked about the parking situation. Attorney Kessler said they have a lease for
75 spaces during the day, 150 on weeknights and 211 on weekends [in the Axeda lot].
There are 97 existing spaces on the site.
Mr. Holmes asked if the stairway needs a lower railing for ADA compliance; Mr.
Perrault said he used Mass Building code for the outside stairway. Mr. Annino said the
stairways have to meet handicapped codes, regardless of their location. Mr. Perrault said
he would check that.
Mr. Holmes asked that the footcand1es be .2%; Mr. Perrault said he would work on that.
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Attorney Kessler explained the revisions to the two parking leases and the additional
parking spaces. Mr. French asked when the plans were submitted to the Planning
Department; Mr. Perrault said the plans and the leases were delivered late this afternoon.
Mr. French said that was unfair to the board because the applicant had asked to come
back as soon as possible, then didn't get the information in until the last minute.
Mr. French asked if the leases are consistent with the Parking Finding; Attorney Kessler
said they are. Mr. AMino asked if there would be 172 spaces available during the day,
247 at night and 308 on weekends. Mr. Perrault said they would be. Mr. French noted
the board bas already voted a Parking Finding, and those numbers meet that finding.
The clerk read an August 25, 2004 letter from Attorney Gary Hogan representing Greg
Marcotte, indicting a number of possible zoning violations, including lack of off-street
loading spaces, illusory parking spaces, non-compliance with open space requirements
and lack of a traffic and circulation plan.
Attorney Hogan introduced Mr. Marcotte, who is building a similar facility
approximately one balfmile away in Foxboro. Attorney Hogan said he did not believe
the off-site parking complies with the requirement for distance to the site and said there
has been no determination from Foxboro about whether the spaces in Foxboro comply
with that town's regulations.
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Attorney Hogan said he was concerned about traffic and said he didn't think the board
has done a full site plan review. He said the traffic patterns, signage, pedestrian flow and
traffic analysis have not been addressed. He said this would be a major change to the use
of the building and there should be a traffic analysis.
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Attorney Hogan said the site plan review should be done separately from the special
permit~ so there should be two analyses being done on the site. He said he didn't think
the applicant has provided all the necessary information. Mr. French said the board does
site plan review concurrently with the special permit procedure. and if the board feels
comfortable with the information it has received, it can reasonably make a decision.
Mr. DeMassi asked about Attorney Hogan's question about the Foxboro parking spaces;
Attorney Hogan said those spaces are 8-10 feet from the setback. Mr. Perrault said that is
a pre-existing paved parking area
Mr. French said the board would have to decide whether to make a decision on this or
continue it to give the board and staff time to review the information. Mr. Annino said he
was willing to vote tonight. Mr. DeMassi agreed, but said he would like a condition that
the lease agreements and the plans be reviewed.
Mr. Armstrong asked about the issue of parking having to be within 200 feet as measured
along a public way. Mr. Burke said the off-site spaces, as measured along public ways,
are in fact more than 200 feet away, but because of the proximity of the two lots, he
believes the intent of the by-law will be met. Mr. DeMassi noted Axeda has a similar
parking situation.
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Mr. Burke said he was concerned about the late afternoon receipt of a letter from
Attorney Hogan and draft leases from Attorney Kessler, and said the board should do
what they are most comfortable with. He said the board could request an opinion from
town counselor the building inspector, or could determine whether the application meets
the intent of the by-law itself. He said he was not concerned about the issue of the
Foxboro spaces, because they have been part of this site for so long. He said if the permit
is appealed and goes to court, it is possible a judge may apply the most literal
interpretation of the by-law and rule that the off-site parking spaces are more than 200
feet away.
Philip Graham, 30 Old North Trail, asked if there is a separate entrance to the off-site
parking lot. Mr. French said there will be a sign directing to the walkway provided from
the off-site lot to the building.
Attorney Hogan asked if there is public notification to the Town ofFoxboro; Mr.
Armstrong said Foxboro was notified on July 13.
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Motion: To approve the special permit with the following conditions:
1. Sheets 1-6 of 6 of ''Site Plan - Dana Barros Sports Complex, 31 Oxford Road,
Mansfield, Mass." dated June 18,2004 and revised August 23, 2004 by
PMP Associates, LLC are incorporated into this special permit decision by reference
and shall be recorded with the special permit decision.
2. All above-referenced department head comments shall be satisfactorily addressed
within the 20-day appeal period.
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3. All changes to the plan must be made and submitted to the Planning Department
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4. The grant of any variance on this property shall require a new special permit. .
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5. The signed leases for the otf..site parking area at 21 Oxford Road, dated~ ~
incorporated into this special permit by reference.
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6. An event parking plan detailing in which order the parking lots will be parked,
including employee parking, shall also be submitted.
7. The facility agrees to conduct large-scale events only during those times it has access
to the oft:.site parking area in order to have the maximum number of parking spaces.
8. The parcel at 21 Oxford Road, which includes the off-site parking area for 31 Oxford
Road, must retain enough parking spaces to stay in conformance with the Town of
Mansfield Zoning By-Law and the Parking Finding by this board dated August 25, 2004.
If a new tenant moves into the building at 21 Oxford Road, a review of the new parking
requirements may be necessary. Any reduction in the number of available parking spaces
and/or changes to the lease(s) resulting in the reduction of the required number ofparking
spaces shall require a new special permit. '
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9. The combined number of on-site and off-site parking will provide 172 spaces on
weekdays. 247 spaces on weeknights and ~08 spaces on weekends, and will comply with
the Planning Board's August JiflF, 2004 Parking Finding
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10. The restawant use shall be limited to 1,000 square feet. If the applicant plans to
increase the size of the restaurant in the future, a new special permit will be required.
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11. All new and existing lighting shall be metal halide rather than high pressure sodium
12. The light and pole at the entrance stairway and the access :from the adjoining parking
lot shall be detailed on the plans
13. A solid wood fence shall be shown around the dumpster area, which shall be a
minimum of 16 feet by 20 feet
14. Stair rails and stairs shall be compliant with the Massachusetts building code and the
Massachusetts bandicapped code and be shown on the plans
IS. The slope of the han<J.caPped parking spaces shall conform to the Massachusetts
handicapped code i
16. The directional signage shall be nonpermanent and movable
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17. Per the applicant's statement, there will be no new OUtdo01: mechanical equipment
installed for the building; the existing equipment will be used.
18. Per the applicant's statement, there will be no changes to the exterior ofthe building,
except repairs as may be necessary.
19. Per the applicant's statement, there will be no new impervious surface added to the
site. The existing drainage system will be utilized.
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Mr. Armstrong asked about the identification of the off-site parking area; Attorney
Kessler said they are a sub-sub tenant on that space, which is 21 Oxford Road.
Torman _ In favor. This is a well-prepared plan and the applicant has shown willingness
to work with the board. The benefits outweigh the detriments.
Jenkins _ In favor. Think the board has addressed the issues raised in the August 25
letter from Attorney Hogan and think the applicant has been receptive to the changes
asked for by the board. This is a good reuse of an underused facility and will be a benefit
,~ to the community. I hope the organizations can work together in both towns.
DeMassi _ In favor. There are a lot of advantages to using the site more than it has been
~ in the past. I am not concerned about traffic, since the site is in a business park which
was constructed for high levels of traffic. Parking been addressed adequately and the use
will meet a community need for recreation. This will be a tremendously positive
addition.
Annino _ In favor. The benefits outweigh the detriments to the surrounding area and
community. This has been an underuti1ized structure, and the introduction of a new and
vibrant use will increase the value of this and surrounding properties. The applicant has
addressed most ofthe board's concerns and will address them all fully as conditions of
approval.
Armstrong _ In favor. This is a good project and will be beneficial to the town,
improving an underused facility that in the past was a recreation facility. It will have
minimum negative impact on adjoining businesses because of the different hours of use.
The applicant has done a good job addressing pedestrian and traffic issues, and has added
parking on an adjoining site. The industrial park infrastructure is adequate, and the reuse
of an existing building will have a minimum impact on the environment.
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Holmes _ In favor. This is an appropriate reuse of the site, and with the growing number
. of children in town, this will provide a service to the community.
French _ In favor. The benefits outweigh the detriments, and the plabs address the
environmental and parking concerns.
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All in favor. PASSES
Motion: To close the public hearing (Armstrong-DeMassi) All in favor.
ZBA application for Variance - Great Woods Office Park Building #3-
Reservoir/South Main Street. The application is for a special permit from landscape
buffer requirements. Mr. Burke explained this building had been permitted several
years ago, but the permit lapsed. The board had supported the application for
reduction in landscape buffer the first time. Mr. Burke suggested sending the ZBA a
positive recommendation, as the plan has not changed substantially. The number of
parking spaces is the same, the building size is the same, but one of the parking
areas/travel aisle has been flipped. Mr. Annino said the landscaping is inadequate.
Motion: To send the ZBA a positive recommendation
(Armstrong-Holmes) All in favor. PASSES
8. Meeting notices Attleboro, Easton, North Attleboro
9. Request for release from Stan Feck for release of$I8,I58.55 - Woodland Park II /
Memo from Mike Ahem recommending the release
Motion: To release $18,158.55 (Annino-Jenkins) All in favor. PASSES
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Mr. Annino said many of the trees are dead at Home Depot. Mr. Burke said the
landscaping has to be maintained, so he would contact the Building Inspector.
Mr. Jenkins invited the board to the IDe breakfast on August 31 at the TPC.
Mr. French asked the board to think about setting up a field visit.
Next meeting: TUESDAY, AUGUST 31,2004 at 7:00 PM
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