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Present: Acting Chairman Madan, Acting Clerk McClanahan f •�
Planners: *Caponigro, Flynn, Quinn, Sohn,
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Richard Lewis, Acting Planning Director
1. Meeting called to order at 7.30 P.M.
Motion: To appoint Planner McClanahan Acting Clerk..
(Quinn- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
2. Discussion - Planning Director Job Description
Acting Chairman Madan asked to change the agenda to discuss the Job Description
for Planning Director written by the Town Manager and changes made by Planner
Quinn.
Motion: To accept the job description for Planning Director as written by
Planner Quinn.
(Sohn- McClanahan) All in favor. 'PASSES.
3. Preliminary Plan Review
o "Back 'Bay Circle
The Planning Board originally reviewed this preliminary plan on March 1, 1989,
postponing a decision until this evening.
Motion: To deny the preliminary plan "Back Bay Circle" based primarily on the
comments of Patrolman Lance Lawson concerning congestion at intersec-
tions. The applicant must address one -way streets; the safety and
convenience of the public in the existing and adjoining ways,
(reference MGL Chapter 41, Section 81M) and drainage ditches; and
all comments by department heads.
(Quinn - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
4. 8.00 P.M. - Public Hearing - "Riverwood" Definitive Subdivision - Applicant:
Harrington & Matto - ' Deadline: ''May 2, 1989
At 8:00 P.M., Acting Chairman Madan 'opened the public hearing for - "Riverwood ".
At 9:00 P.M. this public hearing was continued until April 19, 1989 at 9:00 P.M.
( *Planner Caponigro entered the meeting at 8:10 P.M.)
The following people spoke at this public hearing:
Michael Trowbridge, Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates, Inc.
Lauren Hoffman, l Jacob Drive, Mansfield.
Steve Wright, Harrington & Matto Co.,,Inc.
Carl Briggs, 1150 West Street, Mansfield (representing his mother's interests)
Jacqueline Kiley, 1012 West Street, Mansfield.
Maureen Kravansky, 85 Tremont Street, Mansfield.
The following motions were made at this public hearing:
Motion: To continue the public hearing for "Riverwood" until April 19, 1989 at
9 :00 P.M. accepting written input only.
(Quinn- McClanahan) Planners Quinn and Caponigro in favor. Planners
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McClanahan, Flynn, Sohn, and Acting Chairman Madan opposed. FAILS.
Motion: To continue the public hearing for "Riverwood" until April 19, 1989 at
9.00 P.M.
(Flynn- McClanahan) Planners Flynn, McClanahan, Caponigro, Sohn and
Acting Chairman Madan in favor. Planner Quinn opposed. 'PASSES.
5. Preliminary Plan Review
o` "Serena Way Estates"
Motion: To deny the preliminary plan "Serena Way Estates" based on lack of
adequate access for public safety vehicles (reference M.G.L. 41,
Section BIM).
(Quinn - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
6. Peter DeMascio - North Park Realty Trust - Discussion of Alterations to Forest
Park Subdivision
Mr. DeMascio came before the Planning Board to request permission to raise York
Road above what the signed plan calls for. Planning Board members will view
this site and notify Mr. DeMascio if they feel a Modification Public Hearing
will be necessary.
7. Clerk's Report
Correspondence
Letter from Town Counsel regarding bond taking for "Cedar Meadows ".
Motion: To send a letter to Tat-in Counsel stating that the Planning Hoard will
agree to wait until May 17, 1989 before continuing bond taking proce-
dures. Ask that Town Counsel not notify Mr. Cannata of the Board's
decision.
(Caponigro- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
Letter from Town Counsel requesting specifics on "Hidden Estates" and "Cedar
Meadows" bonds.
.Covenant for "Yoezem Meadow ".
Motion: To approve the covenant for "Yoezem Meadow ".
(Caponigro- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES.
(At this time, the Planning Board signed the definitive plan, "Yoezem Meadow ".
Letter from Dunn Engineering requesting a thirty -day extension of the deadline
for the preliminary plan "George Fram Estates ".
Motion: To extend the deadline for "George Fram Estates" for a period of
thirty (30) days.'
(McClanahan- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
Letter from Robert C. Currivan agreeing to work on a definitive plan for _ "Tara
Estates" incorporating designs #3 and #7 preferred by the Planning Board.
Copy of letter to Paul J. Folkman from Steven Wright (resident) regarding
( progress at "Wind Chime Estates ".
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Letter from Guaranty -First Trust Company acknowledging release of funds for
"Eastbrook Estates ".
Memo from Michel LaCasse recommending bond estimate for "Shawmut Avenue" in the
amount of $38,794.'
Motion: To accept the bond estimate for "Shawmut Avenue" in the amount of
$38,794.
(Caponigro- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES.
Memo from Michel LaCasse regarding participation in the Master Plan Workshop.
Copy of letter from the Planning Board to Francis Cannata regarding items
remaining to be completed at "Cedar Meadow ".
Copy of letter from Planning Board to Paul J. Folkman agreeing to a time on the
agenda for discussion of Subdivision Rules and Regulations.
Public hearing notices for the Town of Foxboro.
County Comps report for February 1989.
Letter from Lincoln Institute of Land Policy regarding computer workshop for
Growth Management.
Resources and Environment booklet.
MHFA Newsletter for February 1989.
New England Economic Indicators Monthly Update for March 1989.
APA letter offering book entitled Development Impact Fees.
Statement of Facts form Zoning Board of Appeals for Pierce; Albany Int'l; Shell
Oil Co.; Sergi and Cauldwell /Fish & Game.'
(Planner Flynn left the meeting at this time.)
Request by the attorney for the applicant at "Windermere" for copies of all
minutes, notes, correspondence, etc. regarding this subdivision.
Motion: To send a letter to Town Counsel requesting this order be dismissed.
Copies to Board of Selectmen and Town Manager.
(Quinn- Caponigro) All in favor. 'PASSES.
(Planner Flynn returned to the meeting at this time.)
S. Around the Table
'Discussion of changing date for yearly appointments of Chairman and Clerk for
the Planning Board.
Board discussed adding State standards for handicap ramps to Subdivision Rules
and Regulations.
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Use of Irrevocable Letters of Credit was discussed.
Acting Planning Director Lewis asked the Planning Board to allow Hovnanian Com-
pany time on the agenda for April 19, 1989 at 8:00.
(Planner Quinn left the meeting at this time to attend the Board of Selectmen
meeting.)
Motion: To send a letter to confirm time on the April 19, 1989 agenda for
8:00 P.M. ;However, due to a heavy agenda it will be impossible to
allow them more than forty -five (45) minutes at this time.
(Flynn- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES.
Mr. Lewis informed the Planning Board that this is his last meeting and he will
be through Friday, March 17, 1989 as Acting Planning Director. Mr. Shaun P.
Burke will begin as Director of Planning and Development Monday, March 20, 1989.
(Planner Quinn returned to the meeting at this time.)
9. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
CLERK
BATE OF APPROVAL
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