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MINUTES JUN 9I989
MAY 10, 1989
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Present: Chairman Annino, Clerk Madan
Planners: Caponigro, Flynn, McClanahan, Sohn
Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development
Robert E. Powers, Subdivision Supervisor
1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M.
2. Clerk's Report
Correspondence
Memo to the Planning Board from Shaun P. 'Burke regarding request from Mansfield
Life Care Associates to continue scheduled public hearing.
Letter from Attorney Mastrovich, Rackemann, Sawyer and Brewster, regarding con -
tinuation of the public hearing for Mansfield Life Care Facility.
Letter to Shaun P. Burke from Edward Kelley of Mansfield Life Care Associates
regarding further questions from Planning Board for "Cobbler's Corner
Letter from Herbert Linn regarding sale of two lots at "Conrod Acres" subdivi-
sion. '(Mr. Linn will be notified that there must be a bond on the road before
any lots can be released.)
Copy of letter from Richard Lewis, Environmental and Conservation Planner, to
Mr. David White, resident, "Wind Chime Estates" subdivision regarding expiration
of the Order of Conditions at this subdivision.
Memo from the Zoning Board of Appeals requesting clarification of sections of
the Zoning By -Laws as they pertain to a recent variance application for
Brintnall.
`Copy of letter to Board of Selectmen from Paul J. Folkman regarding water main
connection at "Beaumont's Pond" subdivision.
Memo to all boards and committees from Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding
i format for minutes of meetings.
Building report for the month of April.
Copy of letter to Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding procedural defect in
the advertisement for Article 50.
Copy of letter to Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding approval of "Riverwood"
definitive subdivision.
Copy of letter to Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding denial of "Village at
Gilbert Street" preliminary plan.
Copies of letters to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding variance requests for
Colella and Dei.
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County Home Data for April 1989.
Resources and Environment: Management Choices, May 1989.
Letter from SRPEDD requesting Planning Board delegate be appointed to SRPEDD.
(Discussion followed regarding appointment of individual to represent the Plan-
ning Board.)
Motion: If it is allowed, an advertisement will be placed on Cable for an
individual to represent the Planning Board at SRPEDD meetings. `
(Sohn- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
Letter from Tibbetts Engineering Corporation offering their services to the
Planning Board.
Notice of Seminar for Planning Directors from Massachusetts Association of Plan-
ning Directors.
APA Bulletin Board for May 1989.
APA Conference for "Excellence in Planning ".
Zoning News for April 1989.
Journal of the American Planning Association, Spring .1989.
\ Booklet of courses from Harvard University Graduate School of Design.
Planning magazine for April 1989..
Massachusetts Housing Report from EOCD.
Professional Workshop on Development Impact Fees, Georgia Institute of Technol-
ogy.
Public hearing notices for Attleboro, Easton and Foxboro.
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Zoning Board of Appeals Statement of Facts for Larkin and Brintnall.
3. 8 :00 P.M. - National Lumber - Discussion of Field Adjustments
'John Kaitz and Al Alkon, National Lumber, were present to review alterations to
the original plan for National Lumber at their site an Maple Street and use of
Town property for parking.
4. 8:15 P.M. - Continuation of Public Hearing — Special Permit - Mansfield Life
Care Community - Applicant: 'Mansfield Life Care Associates - 7Deadline: ('June 6,
1989 (Postponed from May 3,'19B9 due to Town Meeting.)
At 8 :15 P.M., Chairman Annino opened the continuation of the public hearing for
Special Permit, Mansfield Life Care Community. At 8:16 P.M., this public hear -
Wing was continued until May 24, 1989 at 8 :00 P.M. at the request of the ap-
plicant.
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The following motion was made at this public hearing:
Motion: To accept the request by the applicant to continue the public hearing
for the Special Permit, Mansfield Life Care Community, until May 24,
1989 at 8:00 P.M.
(McClanahan - Capanigro) All in favor. 'PASSES.
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National Lumber Discussion (Cont.)
Discussion held at this time regarding use of Conservation land for ,parking.
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8:30 P.M. - Public Hearing - "Modification to Northridge Estates" - 'Applicant:
Mac Homes, Inc. (Postponed from May 32 1989 due to Town Meeting.)
At 8:30 P.M., Chairman Annino opened the ;public hearing for the "Modification to
Northridge Estates ". At 8:31 P.M., this public hearing was continued until the
conclusion of the discussion for National Lumber.
The following motion was made at this public hearing:
Motion: To continue the public hearing for the "Modification to Northridge
Estates" until the conclusion of the discussion for National Lumber.
(Madan- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES.
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National Lumber Discussion (Cont.)
Motion: To accept the alteration to the plan for National Lumber for the
purpose of the sewer installation and the curb cut as changed from the
original plan. Applicant to return to the Planning Board with the
final plan.
(Caponigro- McClanahan) All in favor. rPASSES.
B.
Edward Broderick - Camelot Estates
The Planning Board allowed Mr. Broderick unscheduled time on the agenda to dis-
cuss progress at "Camelot Estates" for streets to be accepted by Town Meeting.
Motion: To accept King Arthur Nay and Lancelot Lane provided a letter is
received prior to Town Meeting from the Fire Department stating the
fire alarm is operational and from the Electric Department that the
three lights are operational.
(Caponigro- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES.
Motion: To waive ,Section III.C. of the Subdivision Regulations for King Arthur
Way and Lancelot Lane.
(McClanahan- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES.
Motion: To approve the final release of bond for "Camelot Estates" in the
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amount of $58,620.50 provided the fire alarm and three lights are
operational before Town Meeting.
(McClanahan- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES.
Motion: To support acceptance of Kin Arthur Way and Lancelot Lane at Town
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Meeting provided the fire alarms are hooked up and a letter is on file
from the Fire Chief.
(Caponigro -Sohn) Planners Caponigro, Sohn, McClanahan, Madan in favor.
Planner Flynn and Chairman Annino opposed. PASSES.
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9:00 P.M. - Continuation of Public Hearing for "Modification to Northridge
Estates"
At 9:00 P.M., Chairman Annino continued the public hearing for the "Modification
to Northridge Estates ". At 9:20 P.M., this public hearing was continued until
`June 7, 1989 at 8:00 P.M.
The following people spoke at this public hearing:
Ralph Maloon, RIM Engineering Co., Inc.
The following motion was made at this public hearing:
Motion: To continue the public hearing for the "Modification to Northridge
Estates" until June 73 1989 at 8:00 P.M.
(McClanahan -Sohn) All in favor. 'PASSES.
10.
"Form A" (ANR) Plans
Mary E. Jameson, Mill Street
Motion: To sign the "Form A" (ANR) Plan for Jameson for property located off
Mill Street.
(Caponigro- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES.
Ralph Fram, Bird Road
Motion: To not sign the "Form A" (ANR) plan for Fram for property located off
Bird Road due to the fact that there is inadequate frontage on an
.approved way.
(Caponigro -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES.
11.
Correspondence (Cont.)
Memo from Robert E. Powers recommending release of $22,272 for the binder coat
at Captain John Williams Estates.
Motion: To approve the release of $22,272 for the binder coat at Captain John
`Wi l l iams Estates.
(McClanahan- Madan) All in favor. ''PASSES.
12.
Variance Requests
Daniel J. Meade, 12 -14 Fulton Place.
Motion: To send a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on
the variance application of Meade to construct an addition to an
existing non- conforming dwelling at 12 -14 Fulton Place, with less than
the required front, which is non - conforming in the Fulton Pond
Residential Zone.
(Caponigro- McClanahan) Planners Caponigro, McClanahan, Sohn and
Flynn in favor. 'Chairman Annino opposed. Planner Madan abstains.
PASSES.
Phil Corbett, Keith Development Corp., Oakland Street and Francis Avenue
Motion: To send a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on
the variance application of Phil Corbett (Keith Development Corp.) to
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erect an off -.site directional sign at the corner of Oakland Street and
Francis Avenue, said sign to be larger than allowed in the Industrial
Zone.
(Caponigro- McClanahan for discussion) Planner Caponigro in favor.
Planners McClanahan, Flynn, Madan, Sohn and Chairman Annino opposed.
FAILS.
Motion: To send a negative recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on
the variance application of Phil Corbett (Keith Development Corp.) to
erect an off -site directional sign at the corner of Oakland Street and
Francis Avenue, said sign to be larger than allowed in the Industrial'
Zone.
(Flynn- Madan) Planners Flynn, Madan, Bohn, McClanahan and Chairman
Annino in favor. 'Planner Caponigro opposed. PASSES.
David and Roberta Richards, 12 Partridge Lane
Motion: To send a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on
the variance application of Richards Ito construct additions to an
existing dwelling at 12 partridge Lane, with less than the required
side yard, which is non - conforming in the Agriculture Zone.
(Caponigro- McClanahan) Planners Caponigro, McClanahan and Sohn in
favor. Planners Flynn, Madan and Chairman Annino opposed. FAILS.
13. Around the Table
( Robert E. Powers updated the .Planning Board on the .status of "Golden Hill
Homes ", ".Wind Chime Acres" and "Austin Farms" subdivisions.
.'Planner McClanahan spoke to the Board regarding a developer who may be willing .
to donate a well for the Town of Mansfield in return for extending a road length
- which will also cross a river.
Shaun P. Burke held a discussion with the .Board regarding the Board's practice
of continuing public hearings.
Planner Sohn and Chairman Annino spoke to the Board about the Zoning Board of
Appeals hearing they attended for Colella regarding the Church Street property.
The hearing was continued.
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14. Public Discussion
Marilyn Ouellette, Conservation Commission, informed the Planning Board that the
cease and desist order has been lifted for "Golden Hill" for the completion of
the roadway. Conservation has given the applicant until June 30, 1989 as a
completion date.
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Also, regarding Wind Chime pond, residents were before Conservation and stated
they do not feel the slope at the pond is per the plan. ;Con /Com will be
requesting engineering assistance from the Town to ascertain what the situation
is.
Mrs. Ouellette stated the Conservation Commission will be sending a letter to
the Board of Selectmen regarding National Lumber and a copy will be sent to the
Planning Board.
Planner Flynn asked Mr. Burke about the ninety day period of time to review the
Special Permit. Mr. Burke will check with Town Counsel for verification.
Motion: To request written opinion from Max Volterra, Town Counsel, regarding
the time frame for special permits.
(Madan- Flynn) All in favor. :PASSES.
15. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
CLERK
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