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Present: Chairman Annino, Clerk Madan
Planners: *Caponigro,,Flynn, *McClanahan, Quinn'II
Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development Vii" rq a
1. Meeting called to order at 7:10 P.M.
Motion: To take a break at 7.30 P.M. and join the ,Board of Selectmen to
welcome new Selectmen and participate in the salute of the flag.
(Quinn- Madan) All in favor. PASSES.
2. Site Plan Review
Sannie's -`Guy Nardone
A review of this plan showed several items missing.
Motion: To table this site plan until such time as the plan meets all
regulations.
(Quinn- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
( *Planner McClanahan entered the meeting at 7:20 P.M.)
Applicant subsequently withdrew this plan. 'Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk) will be
notified to waive the filing fee should this plan be resubmitted.
3. 7.30 P.M. - Public Hearing - "Scenic Road - Mill Street" - Applicant: D. R.
Betts, Inc.
At 7:30 P.M. Chairman Annino opened the public hearing for "Scenic Road
Mill Street ". At 7:31 P.M., this public hearing was postponed for ten minutes.
Motion. To continue this public hearing for ten minutes.
(McClanahan- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
(At this time, Board members joined the Board of Selectmen in welcoming their
new members and in a salute to the flag.)
At 7:35 P.M., Chairman Annino re- opened the public 'hearing for "Scenic Road -
Mill Street ", to remove trees in order to move a house along Mill Street to Nor-
ton. At 8:20 P.M. this public hearing was closed.
( *Planner Caponigro entered the meeting at 7:40 P.M.)
The following people spoke at this public hearing:
D. R. Betts Co., Applicant.
Steven MacCaffrie,,236 Mill Street, Mansfield, MA
' Kenneth Carlson, 228 Mill Street, Mansfield, MA
Thomas Leonard, 212 Mill Street, Mansfield) MA
Edward Jameson, 360 Mill Street, Mansfield) MA
Jefferie Eisenhauer, 344 Mill Street, Mansfield, MA
Philip Campanile, 340 Mill Street, Mansfield, MA
The following motions were made at this public hearing:
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Motion; To close the public hearing for "Scenic Road - Mill Street ".
(Quinn-McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES.
Motion: To support Proposal #4 as submitted by D. R. Betts. All ,other options
proposed by D. R.'Betts will be unacceptable. Notify Board of
Selectmen, Department of Public Works and the Building Inspector of
the serious concerns regarding the weight Limit for the Canoe River
Bridge. Request that this be investigated and bonds be posted to en-
sure protection of the Town should there be -a problem with the bridge
or destruction of private property. Applicant be asked to replant or
to provide monetary compensation at the going rate for the destruction
of that tree and /or any other tree which may subsequently be damaged.
All debris should be removed. Supervision should be by the Town En-
gineer and Tree Warden. Copy Conservation Commission.
(Quinn- McClanahan) Planners Quinn, Madan and Caponigro in favor.
Planner Flynn, McClanahan and Chairman Annino opposed. FAILS.
Motion: To support Proposal #4 with the cutting of one tree only (Ash tree at
the Canoe River Bridge) and the replacement of that tree. Removal to
be supervised by the Tree Warden. Replacement of the tree, or
monetary value of the tree, according to specifications of the Tree
Warden. Send memo to Board of Selectmen, Department of Public Works
and Building Inspector notifying them of the serious concerns of the
weight limit for the bridge at Canoe River. Town of Mansfield to be
compensated for all damage to this tree and pruning of ,other trees in
l accordance with acceptable costs. All cutting and pruning shall be
cleaned up..
(Madan- Flynn) Planners Madan, Flynn, Caponigro, Quinn and McClanahan
in favor. Chairman Annino opposed. PASSES.
4. Karl Clemmey - Conceptual Plan for Land off Old Farm Road
Mr.'Clemmey and William Buckley, Sr. presented a conceptual plan for a potential
six lot subdivision off Old Farm Road in West Mansfield. Four waivers were dis-
cussed. Planning Board consensus opinion (non- binding vote) was to accept the
waivers with minor changes.
5. Master Plan Workshop
Michel LaCasse, Town of Mansfield Consultant for Master Plan, was present for
this workshop meeting and ,presented the Planning Board with copies of the Master
Plan document which Mike revised according to suggestions by the Board. Mike
explained that he will be working with Shaun Burke and Dick Lewis to find the
best way to present Master ,Plan at a Special Town Meeting. Board members
reviewed Pages A -1 through A -5 and Section 3 Principal Use Regulations at
length.
(Chairman Annino left the meeting at 10 ;10 P.M.)
6. Clerk's Report
Correspondence
Motion: To appoint Planner Quinn Acting Clerk.
(McClanahan- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
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Letter to Planning Board from Bill and Janet Nicolos regarding Master Plan.
Memo from Planning Board Secretary regarding date for "Village at Gilbert
Street" preliminary plan review.
Letter to all boards and committees from Robert Marshall, Veteran's Agent,
regarding use of meeting room.
Memo from Thomas E. Dwyer, Town Manager, stating Town Counsel would be contact-
ing Planning Board regarding a meeting in the near future.
Copy of memo to Thomas E. Dwyer, Town Manager, from Richard Lewis regarding
resignation of Mr. Lewis as Acting Planning Director.
Motion: To send a letter to Mr. Lewis thanking him for being Acting Planning
Director.
( Caponigro- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
Memo from Andrew French, Construction Inspector, regarding final inspection for
"Cedar Meadow" subdivision.
Letter from Hutchins Trowbridge Assoc., Inc. regarding concrete bounds at Eph-
riam Drive.
Copy of letter to Eugene Boyle from Town Counsel requesting dismissal of action
by School Street Realty Trust against Planning Board.
Copy of job description for Planning Director agreed upon by the Planning Board.
Letter from Karl Clemmey confirming time on the agenda March 22, 1989 for review
of conceptual design for a six lot subdivision.
Copy of letter from Planning Board to Town Counsel regarding "Windermere" inter-
rogatories and Mr. Volterra's meeting with the Planning Board.
Copy of letter to Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding denial of preliminary
plans "Back Bay Circle" and "Serena Way ".
Copy of letter to Hovnanian confirming April 19, 1989 date on Planning Board
agenda.
- 7. Variance Requests
H 'Thomas Jr. `& Mary L. French, Gilbert Street
Motion: To send a, positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on
variance application of French to construct additions to an existing
dwelling at 20 Gilbert Street, with less than the required side yard,
which is non - conforming in the Agriculture Zone and from Section
V.B.l.a. of the Zoning By -Laws for existing detached accessory struc-
=tures at same address, with less than the required side yard.
(McClanahan- Caponigro) ;Planners McClanahan, Caponigro, Quinn and
Acting Chairman Madan in favor. Planner Flynn opposed. PASSES.
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t, Beverly R. Brintnall, Jewell Street
Motion: To send a' positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of ;Appeals on
the variance application of Brintnall from Section I.C.E.11 of the
Zoning By -Laws to Construct a detached accessory building (garage) on
an existing non - conforming lot at 80 Jewell Street, said building to
have more than 35% of the ,ground floor of the main building, which is
non - conforming in the Agriculture Zone.
(McClanahan- Caponigro) Planners McClanahan and Caponigro in favor.
Planners Quinn and Acting Chairman Madan opposed. Planner Flynn
abstains. 'FAILS.
8. Public Discussion
Richard Gordon, 407 West Street, Mansfield, asked for clarification of restric-
tions to ancillary facilities at the Cobbler's Corner Mansfield Life Care Com-
munity.
9. Around the Table
Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development spoke to the Planning Board
about a possible error in the figure for the road bond for Sandy Hill Estates as
discovered by Andrew French, Construction Inspector.
Shaun also stated he had spoken with Phil Beatty, the contractor for "Cowan
Meadow ", who had questioned placement of trees at this subdivision, especially
1 where homeowners have landscaped and do not want these trees. It was suggested
that Mr. 'Beatty put his questions in writing to the Planning Board.
Planning Board members discussed the changes to York Road at the "Forest Park"
subdivision and agreed to notify Mr. Peter Demascio that this will be considered
a "Field Adjustment" and there is no need for a _ "Modification Public Hearing ".
A note will be sent to Town Engineer notifying him of the Planning Board's deci-
sion. A new drawing will be requested of the applicant showing the adjustment.`
10. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
CLERK
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