HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Min_211989PLANNING BOARD'S
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 1, I989
Present: Chairman Anninoo Clerk Madan
Planners; Caponigro, Flynn, *McClanahan ApR I',3 19
Acting Planning Director, Richard Lewis
Planning Consultant, Michel LaCas5e
1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M.
2. Clerk's Report
Correspondence
Letter to Chairman Annino from Thomas E. Dwyer, Town Manager, notifying the
Planning Board of the withdrawal of two candidates for the position of Planning
Director, along with a request for more names to be interviewed.
Motion; To send a letter to Thomas E. Dwyer, Town Manager, informing him that
that no further names will be supplied for the position of Planning
Director. Reiterate how strongly the Board fee15 regarding the
qualifications and experience of the one remaining candidate.
(Madan-Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES.
Memo to Planning Board from Joan Cutillo, Treasurer, regarding statutory powers
of the Planning Board.
Covenant for "Balcom Ridge Estates IV. Planning Board will send a letter to
Mr. Harris informing him that the agreement reached between Mr. Harris and the
Board of Selectmen regarding Town owned land between "Balcom Ridge Estates I
and 11" should be filed along with the plan.
Motion: To accept the Covenant for "Balcom Ridge Estates 11".
(Caponigro-Flynn) All in favor.' PASSES.
Motion; To rescind the approval for the release of funds in the amount of
$25,971.00 for "Timberline" made at the January 4, 1989 meeting.•
(Caponigro-Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
Memo to Planning Board from Michel LaCasse authorizing partial release of bond
for "Timberline" in the amount of $12,857.
Motion: To approve the partial release of bond for "Timberline" in the amount
of $12,857.
(Flynn-Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES.
Memo to Planning Board from Michel LaCasse authorizing partial release of bond
for "Cowan Meadow" in the amount of $6,150.
Motion: To approve the partial release of bond for "Cowan Meadow" in the
amount of $6,150.
(Flynn-Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES.
Capital Improvement Budget.
Letter to Planning Board from Steve Wright, resident of Wind Chime Estates,
requesting completion dates for this subdivision. (Acting Planning Director
Lewis updated the Planning Board on the status of this subdivision.)
Motion; To send a letter to Paul J. Folkman giving him until June 30, 1989
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to complete this subdivision. If this deadline is not met, the,Plan-
ning Board will begin procedures for the bond taking. Also, ask fir.
Folkman to notify the Planning Board if any unforeseen developments
occur which might delay this completion date.
(Flynn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES..
Copy of Planning Department FY90 Revenue figures.
Land Use Manager for November 1988.
Letter to 'Planning Board from Mr. and Mrs. Nicolas regarding proposed Master
Plan allowing clubs and lodges by special 'permit in residential or agricultural
zones. (File with Master Plan material for use at Public Hearing.)
3. 8 :00 P.M. = Public Hearing - "Perkins Acres" Definitive Subdivision Plan -
Applicant: Karl Clemmey - Deadline: May lb, 1989
At 8:00 P.M., Chairman Annino opened the public hearing for "Perkins Acres"
definitive subdivision plan. At 8:40 P.M., this public hearing was continued
until February 22, 1989 at 0:00 P.M.
(Planner McClanahan entered the meeting at 8:10 P.M.)
The following people spoke at this public hearing:
William Buckley, Bay Colony Surveying.
Karl Clemmey, applicant.
Margaret Stearns, 255 Central Street, Mansfield.
Rick Merrikin, Engineer, 'Bay Colony Surveying.
The following motions were made at this public hearing:
Motion: To continue the ,public hearing for "Perkins Acres" until February 22,
1989 at 8:00 P.M.
(Flynn- McClanahan) A l l in favor. PASSES.
4. Correspondence (Cunt.)
Copy of letter to James S. Hoyte, Secretary, EOEA from Coogan, Bennet, Lorincz
and Jacobi, Attorneys at Law representing Karl Clemmey, regarding EIR for
reconstruction of Route 140, Great Woods to Route 495.
Letter to Planning Board from Madelyn Wessel, Assistant Attorney General,
regarding request of Planning Board for opinion on the Mansfield Charter and
Planning Director's position.
Letter to Planning Board from Mariellen P. Murphy, Director of Accounts,
Department of Revenue, acknowledging Planning Board's request for legal
opinion.
Memo to all department and division heads from Thomas E. Dwyer, Town Manager,
regarding closing of Annual Town Warrant.
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{ Copy of letter to Thomas E. Dwyer, Town Manager, from Laurel Carlson, withdraw -
ing her :name as a candidate for the position of Planning Director /Community
Development Director.
Copy of letter to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, from Norwood En-
gineering regarding removal of approximately 1500 cubic yards of top and sub-
soil from the Central Street /Copeland Drive property of Carla Foley.
(Chairman Annine left the meeting at this time.)
Motion: To send a positive recommendation to Bertram 11. Cook, Inspector of
Buildings regarding the removal of approximately 1,500 cubic yards of
top and subsoil from the Central Street /Copeland Drive site.
S(Caponigro- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
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(Chairman Annino returned to the meeting at this time.)
Memo from Laurie Baptiste, Office Secretary, Mansfield High School. confirming
use of the auditorium by Planning Board for February 7 and 14, 1989.
Memo to all Department /Division Heads from Thomas E. Dwyer, Town Manager, an-
nouncing appointment of Edward A. Sliney, Jr. as Acting Fire Chief.
Copy of a variance issued for property owned by David Conley, regarding a "Form
A" plan denied at the last Planning Board meeting.
Copy of Request for Transfer of Funds in the amount of $14,000 which has been
( approved by the Finance Committee.
Copies of vouchers for LaCasseConsulting-Services and SRPEDD.
Memo from SRP =DD regarding Annual Progress Report of the Overall Economic
Development Program for 198B.
Statement of Pacts from Zoning Board of.:Appeals for D'Antoniol Webb and Signs,
Etc., Inc.
`Building Construction for the month of January .1909.
5. 9:00 P.M. - Ralph Maloon for "Northridge"
Ralph Maloor, RIM Engineering, representing Mr. Robert McLachlan, was p'r'esent
this evening for discussion as to the refiling of "Northridge Estates Ap-
proval of this plan was rescinded due tothe fact conditions were not met
within the twenty .(20) day appeal. period. Planning Board reviewed this sub -
division once again and agreed that a new public hearing would only need to
address those conditions not met within the appeal period. Suggestions were
made to consider ending the road in a cul-de-sac at Route 106, utilizing the
adjoining subdivision entrance for "Eastleigh Estates, North", thereby
eliminating another street opening to Route 106. Also, a recommendation was
made that a more detailed landscaping in P b y a Certified
plan be submitted, stamped _ d
Landscape Architect.
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b. 9;25 P.M. - P. J. Walsh - "Treetops" Subdivision
Ralph Maloon, RIM Engineering, was present to discuss this project with the
Board. Applicant would like to use corrugated metal pipe arch rather than can - '
Crete arch at the culvert in this subdivision due to the fact the concrete is
not a readily available product. Concrete is preferred by the Planning Board.
Conservation Commission will reed to be approached with this as well and Michel
LaCasse feel=_ Conservation and the Town Engineer could set the size to be used.
Planner Flynn asked to have the signature box for Planning Board members on the
same side of each ..page of plan, . including the profile :sheet. This will be
added to the worklist.
Sets of five sketches of alternative roadways for the preliminary plan .''.Tara
Estates" were distributed to Board members at this time.
7. "Fora A" (ANR) Plans
Ispo USA, Inc.', Branch Street
Mntio m To sign the "Form A'' (ANR) plan for Ispo fgr, property located off
Branch .Street,
`.(McClanahan- Madan) Planners McClanahan, Madan, Flynn and Caponigro
in favor. Chairman Annino opposed. PASSES,
!!RC P'operties, Old Route 140 and New Route 140
Mot;on: : :To sign the "Form A" (ANR) plan for URC.Propertiec far pr lo-
cated at Old Route 140 and New Route 140.
(Flynn - Madan) All in favor. PASSES.
Globe' Realty Trust. North U!,ite Pine Lane and Hi =lory Ter`arr
Mo`.ian: To s_gn the "Form A ". plan for Global for property located At North
White Pine Lane and Hickory Terrace.
'(McClanahan-Caponigrn).All in favor. .PASSES.
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B. Cerre=pondence (Cont,)
'. Not,ce from .jiifts University regarding seminar.
Copv of memo from Planninq Board ta Town Treasure,.-, Joan CuU llo, asking her
opinior regarding expenditure of Planning Department funds by Board of
electmen and/or. Town Manager.
Copy of letter from Planning Board to Bertram N. Cook, Inspector of Duildings, '
regarding decision for site plan at Copeland Drive and Chauncy Street.
Copy of letter from Planning Board to Bertram M. Cooki inspector of Buildings,
regarding field changes to National Lumber =its.
.Copy of letter from Planning Board to John Dwyer, Town Counsel, regarding pro-
cedures for "Cedar Meadows" bond taking.
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-9. - Variance Requests
Guy and Helen Pierce, West Street
Notion: To send a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on
the variance application of Guy and Helen Pierce from Section IV.B.
of the Zoning By -Laws to construct a single family dwelling an West
Street with less than the required square footage, which is non -
conforming in the Residence A Zone.
(McClanahan- Caponigro) Planners McClanahan and Caponigra in favor.
Planners Flynn, Madan and Chairman Annino opposed. FAILS.
:Motion: To send a negative recommendation, to the Zoning Board of Appeals on
the variance application of Guy and Helen Pierce from .Section 'IV.B.
of the Zoning By -Laws to construct a single family dwelling on West
Street with less than the required square footage, which is non-
conforming in the Residence A Zone, due to the fact the area is too
.congested. Also, due to the proximity to Greenwood Lake the Planning
Board is concerned that the area is not sewered.
(Flynn- Madan) Planners Flynn, Madan and Chairman Annino in favor.
Planners McClanahan and Caponigro opposed. PASSES.
Albany international Corp.. 777 blest Street /Hampshire Street
(Chairman Annino abstained from discussion of this variance and passed the
gavel to Clerk Madan.)
Motion: To send a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on
the variance application of Albany International Corp., from Section
( V.H.k.a..:of the .Zening.By-Laws to replace an existing, temporary
directional. free-standing sign at 777 blest Street /Hampshire Street
with a* double-face ncn- illuminated sign, thereby having two free-
standing signs at said property; which is non - conforming in the
Industrial Zone.
(McClanahan- Caponigrc) All in favor. PASSES.
(Acting Chairman Madan passed the gavel back to Chairman Ar:nins at this time.)
10. Cor-esoondence (Cont.
Public hearing notices for Horton, Attleboro, Fo:boie and Plainville.
Resources and Envircnment: Management Choices brochure.
198° Planners Bookstore catalog.
AICP brochure ?or seminar regarding Impact Fees_.
SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group notice of meeting.
.First District Facts.
APA Zoning Mews, National Planning Conference brochure and Planning Magazine.
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�+ 11. Around the Table
Board members discussed confidential letters mailed to each member from Planner
Sohn.
{potion: To send a letter to Thomas E. Dwyer, Town Manager, notifying him that
the Planning Board unanimously disagrees with Planner Sohn's state -
ments regarding the Planning Secretary. 'Chairman A.nnine will write
this letter and Board members will sign individually.
(Madan- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES.
Motion: To send a letter to Thomas E. Dwyer, Town Manager, ropy to the Board
of Selectmen, responding to Planner Sohn's statements regarding the
Planning Board. State this was one person's opinion; invite them to
any Planning Board meeting. Planner Flynn will write this letter and
Board members will sign individually.
`(Flynn- Madan) All in favor. PASSES.
M tion: To send a.letter to the Finance Committee, copy to Thomas E. Dwyer,
Town Manager, stating the Planning Board would .like to increase the
base salary for the Planning Secretary to $22,000. The Board would
like to decrease the salary for Planning Director to $39,000.
(Madan- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
Marilyn Ouellette, Chairman, Conservation Commission; spoke to the Planning
/ Board at this .time, notifying them that Selectman Tartufo had suggested to the
l Board of Selectmen that the Conservation and Planning boards come together with
Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee for a discussion of the positions of
Flanninq {Cvrmunity Development Director
Conservation.Agent /Environmental
'.Planner. UK meeting is being scheduled for Monday night, February E at 7:30
P.M.
Michel LaCasse informed the Planning Board that the applicant for the Special
Permit for .Life .Care had requested their public hearing be scheduled for
February 22. However, when the applicant submitted the application: no plans
were filed. They have now asked that a notice appear in the Sun Chronicle in
order to hold the public hearing March 1. Board members stated the ad is to go
in the Mansfield .News and the public hearing will be schedulers for March B,
1939.
Mile stated that Alan Brown has submitted an article for the warrant to abandon
e portion of Shawmut Avenue. Mile reviewed a list of some of the streets he
feels should he abandoned by the Planning Board at Town Meeting. They have
been submitted for inclusion in the Warrant. Requests of Alphonse Query, Spe-
cial Town .Counsel, regarding the proper , procedure to abandon streets have gone
unanswered. A letter will be sent to John Dwyer, Town Counsel, copy the Board
of Selectmen.
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Planning Secretary informed the Board that Mr. Francis X. Cannata's attorney,
Mr. Clapp, has asked for time on the agenda February 22, 1989 to discuss the
status of "Cedar Meadow" subdivision. The Planning Board approved a February
22, 1989 date at 8 :30 P.M.
Michel LaCasse reminded the Planning Board that the Master Plan public hearing
will be on Tuesday, February 7, 1989.
12. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
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