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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Min_141989PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1989 Present: Chairman Annino, Clerk Madan Planners: Caponigro, McClanahan, Quinn, *Sohn 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Clerk's Report Correspondence Petition from Citizens for Responsible Development regarding Cobbler's Corner Life Care Facility. ( *Planner Sohn entered the meeting at 7:40 P.M.) Copy of memo from Lawrence Harrington, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, regarding request by Planning Board to meet with Board of Selectmen to discuss possible Charter changes. Letter from Marc Levye, thanking the Planning Board for the opportunity to in- terview for the position of Community Development Director. Planning Board's copy of the proposed FY90 Budget. Memo from Construction Inspector Andrew French authorizing release of funds for the "Timberline" subdivision in the amount of $25,971. Motion: To release $25,971 for completion of work at the "Timberline" subdivi- sion. (McClanahan - Quinn) Planners McClanahan, Quinn, Caponigro, Sohn and Chairman Annino in favor. Planner Madan opposed. PASSES. Copy of letter to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, from Mr. and Mrs. David Longendorfer regarding building code violations at Mansfield Manor. Copies of letters from the Board of Selectmen to Planners Caponigro and Quinn regarding their reappointment to the Planning Board. Copy of letter to Mirrione Construction Company from Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, regarding surplus material removal at the National Lumber site. Copy of letter from Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman George H. Wojtkiewicz to John H. Michelmore regarding extension of time for a variance for a multiple dwelling complex on Oakland Street. Building permits for the month of December 1988. Copy of memo from Planning Board to Board of Selectmen regarding Land Swap with Nicholas Harris, Jr. Copy of letter from Planning Board to Town Counsel, John Dwyer regarding mul- tiple dwelling complex at East /Webb Streets. Copies of letters from Planning Board to Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding 1 Planning Board's Minutes January 4, 1989 Page -2- approval of "Yoezem Meadow" definitive plan; "Modification to Eastleigh Estates North "; "Rosewood Court" preliminary plan and acceptance of "Whitetail Acres ". Copy of letter to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings from Planning Board regarding decision for "Bristol Travel" site plan. Copy of letter from Planning Board to Special Town Counsel, Alphonse Query regarding bond taking at "Hidden Estates ". Copy of letter from Planning Board to Merrikin Associates regarding date and time to come before the Board. Copies of letters from the Planning Board to the Zoning Board of Appeals regard- ing decisions for D'Antonio; Webb and Signs, Etc. Municipal Impact newsletter from EOCD. Water Resources Research Center Newsletter. Statement of Facts from the Zoning Board of Appeals for Pickard; Flynn; Hope Street Mansfield Realty Trust and Diversified Realty Trust. Public hearing notices for the City of Attleboro and the Towns of Foxboro and North Attleboro, 3. 8:00 - R. F. Merrikin Associates - Bristol Plaza Mr. Merrikin has requested a postponement of tonight's meeting with the Planning Board to January 11, 1989 at 8:30 P.M. 4. "Form A" (ANR) Plans Stanrose Realty Trust, Maple Street Motion: To sign the "Form A" (ANR) plan for Stanrose Realty Trust for property located off Maple Street (Quinn- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. John Dunn et ux & Town of Mansfield, East Street Motion: To sign the "Form A" (ANR) plan for Dunn et ux &. the Town of Mansfield for property located off East Street. (Quinn- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. 5. Discussion Planning Board members discussed the applicants interviewed for the position of Planning Director in order to make their final selection of three candidates to be interviewed by the Town Manager. Chairman Annino asked for a consensus opinion and, with sir, (6) members present, all agreed to send the following names, in order of preference, to Thomas E. Dwyer, Town Manager, as the Planning Board's final selection to be interviewed for the position of Planning Director: Shaun P. Burke; Stephen J. Kerlin and Laurel J. Carlson. Letters will be sent to those applicants not selected thank - ing them for their time and interest in the Town of Mansfield. 2 Planning Board's Minutes January 4, 1989 Page -3- 6. Site Plan Review Mobil Oil Corporation - Central and Chauncy Streets M. T. Carroll, David Baker and Michael Kapra of Mobil Oil Corporation, Robert S. Mangiaratti, Attorney representing the applicant, Tony Shaw, Owner and Al Trikinis of Bale Associates gave a brief presentation to the Planning Board for proposed improvements to the Mobil Oil Station located at Central and Chauncy Streets. Motion: To send a positive recommendation to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, with the condition that department head comments be addressed and a landscaping plan showing sizes be submitted. The Town Engineer's comments regarding lack of drainage calculations may be omitted due to the fact these calculations are available in the Planning Department office. (Madan - McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. 7. Around the Table Motion: To allow Planner Quinn to represent the Planning Board before the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of discussing possible changes to the Town Charter and also for discussions of the Planning budget for FY90. (McClanahan- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Planner Quinn explained to Board members that the Planning Board is a State authorized Board under Chapter 41 and are responsible by State law for their own budget. The board can allow a department head to sign vouchers, if they so choose. Board members also discussed the changes to the position of Planning Director vs. Community Development Director. B. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. CLERK DATE APPROVED i 3