HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Min_5311989PLANNING BOARD'S
MINUTES JUN -:9 09
MAY 31, 1989
Present: Chairman Madan, Clerk McClanahan
Planners: *Caponigro,,Flynn) Quinn, *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
Letter of resignation from Secretary, Judi Spellman. Board members expressed
their regrets.
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Longendorfer regarding completion of "Mansfield Manor"
subdivision.
( *Planner Caponigro entered the meeting at 7:35 P.M.)
3. 7:35 P.M. - Discussion of Progress at "Mansfield Manor" Subdivision
Robert E. Powers gave the Planning Board an update of the problems at the
"Mansfield Manor" subdivision. This subdivision is also being reviewed by the
Conservation Commission and may result in a "Modification" public hearing being
scheduled by the Planning Board.
( *Planner Sohn entered the meeting at 7:40 P.M.)
Motion: To ask Town Counsel to begin proceedings for the bond taking of the
remaining funds for "Mansfield Manor" as soon as possible. 'Copy the
bank and Pasco Construction.
(Flynn- Quinn) All in favor. PASSES.
Motion: To send a copy of Mr. and Mrs. Longendorfer's letter to the Board of
Health and the Health Agent, Scott Leite.
(Quinn- Flynn) All in favor. - PASSES.
4. 7 :45 P.M. - Site Plan Review - Donald & Mary Steele, Spaulding Court
Planning Board reviewed the site plan for Steele to build a rooming house off
'.Crocker. Street.
Motion: To send a positive recommendation to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of
Buildings, with the notation that the Planning Board is agreeable to
allowing 50% of the parking spaces for sub- compact cars. However, the
Planning Board does not feel this plan is drawn in accordance with the
Zoning By -Laws.
( Caponigro- McClanahan) WITHDRAWN.
Motion: To send a positive recommendation subject to conformance to the
Zoning By -Laws.
( Caponigro- McClanahan) WITHDRAWN.
Motion: To send a letter to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, stating
( that the Planning Board believes there may be zoning violations
regarding parking (see Section V.C.3. of the Zoning By- Laws), and
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also screening and buffers (see Section IV.C.1 of the Zoning By- Laws).!
If it is determined there are no violations, the Planning Board has no
problem making a positive recommendation to you and will agree to
allow 50% of the parking spaces to be used for sub- compact cars.
- '(Quinn- McClanahan) All in favor. ,PASSES.
5.
8:10 P.M. - Preliminary Plan Review
"Pineview Acres" - !Applicant: Alexander Skene - Deadline: June 12, 1989
Ralph Maloon, RIM Engineering, gave a brief presentation of this preliminary
plan.
Motion: To approve the preliminary plan "Pineview Acres" subject to the
applicant addressing all department head's comments in the definitive
stage. The Planning Board also requested driveway cuts for lots 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 be placed on the definitive plan as well as locations
for catch basins. Suggest the applicant straighten the lot lines.
(Quinn- McClanahan) All in favor. iPASSES.
6.
8:30 P.M. - "Village at Gilbert Street" — Alternative Road Layouts
:Nicholas C. Harris, Owner, and an engineer from Commonwealth Engineering intro -
duced only one alternative plan for roads at this subdivision, which the Plan -
ning Board reviewed.
Motion: To ask Town Counsel for a_legal opinion regarding two small cul -de-
sacs on the alternative road layout for "Village at Gilbert Street ".
Does this constitute an intersection which allows the applicant to
build that intersection as a matter of right, or is there an intent to
circumvent the regulations? - Or, it serves no useful purpose and it
would not be considered a` legitimate intersection, in which case he
does not have the right to build the street using small cul-de-sacs.
(Quinn -Madan for discussion) All in favor. PASSES.
7.
9:12 P.M. - Preliminary Plan Review
"Stearns Hill Estates" - Applicant: Paul J. Folkman - Deadline: June 15, 1989
Paul J. Folkman, Applicant, Ralph Maloon, RIM Engineering and Jay Zola were
present for this preliminary review.
Motion: To approve the Preliminary Plan, "Stearns Hill Estates" subject to all
department head's comments being addressed in the definitive stage.
The Planning Board would also like to see cul -de -sacs connecting to
abutting subdivisions.
(Quinn- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES.
B.
9:35 P.M. - Preliminary Plan Review
"Homefield Farms" - Applicant: Stanley G. Zola, Trustee - Deadline: June 12,
1989
Jay Zola, Paul J. Folkman, and Ralph Maloon, RIM Engineering were ,present for
this preliminary review.
Motion: To deny the Preliminary Plan, "Homefield Farms ", without prejudice be-
cause of the inaccessibility on Bird Road. The applicant should
address water pressure problems in this area and possibly work with
Anderson- Nichols, the Town's Water consultant.
(Caponigro- Quinn) All in favor. 'PASSES.
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Motion: To send a letter, to the Fire Chief advising him of the possible water,
pressure problems at the "Massapoag Estates" subdivision. Please be
advised of the possible repercussions of compounding this problem by
adding another subdivision in this area. Suggest the Fire Department
do flow tests in the area. Copy the Board of Selectmen as Water
Commissioners.
(Quinn- McClanahan) All in favor. 'PASSES.
9. Nicholas C. Harris
- Mr. Harris returned to the Planning Board to request a waiver of the filing fee
for the modification to "Balcom Ridge I and II
Motion: To waive the filing fee for the ".Modification to Balcom Ridge I and
(Quinn- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES.
10. 10:00 P.M. -'Paul J. Folkman — 'Discussion of Alternatives for Cul -de -sacs
with Roads Longer than 650'
Paul J. Folkman and Gregory Spier spoke to the Planning Board about changing the
Subdivision Regulations for the length of cul -de -sacs and presented sketches to
the Board showing alternative solutions for this regulation. A discussion fol-
lowed regarding the safety of longer roads.
11. Clerk's Report (Cont.)
Minutes of April 51 122 19, 20, 26 and May 1 and 3, 1989
Motion: To approve the minutes of April 5, 12, 19, 20, 26 and May 1 and 3,
1989 as written.
(Quinn- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES.
Correspondence (Cont.)
:.Letters from Attorney Stephen D. Clapp, Armstrong, Pollis and .Clapp, notifying
the Planning Board of the completion of the "Cedar Meadow" subdivision.
Copy of letter from Attorney Michael R. Paolini, representing Mr. and Mrs. James
Perlin, to The Bonwood Company regarding disruption and damage to Perlin's
property abutting the "Austin Farms "subdivision.
Copy of letter from Thomas E. Dwyer, Town Manager, to Mr. John Platt, U. S. Post
Office regarding possible satellite post office for downtown Mansfield after the
post office moves to its new facility on Giles Place.
Copy of letter from Thomas E. Dwyer, Town Manager, regarding availability of the
Main Street Post Office building for sale to the Town of Mansfield.
Copy of memo to the Board of Selectmen as Road Commissioners regarding Patrolman
Lawson's comments for Willow Street (Cobbler's Corner Life Care Facility).
Copy of letter to Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding appointment of Planning
Board officers.
Copy of letter to Richard Lewis thanking him for his efforts while Acting Plan -
ning Director.
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l Copy of letter to Mansfield Cooperative Bank regarding release of funds for
"Chauncy Place ".
Copy of letter to MerchantsBank of Boston regarding final release of bond for
"Camelot Estates
Copy of memo to Board of Selectmen requesting Special Town Meeting.
Letter from Environmental Lobby of Massachusetts.
New England Economic Indicators Monthly Update for April 1989.
Public hearing notice North Attleboro.
12. Variance Requests
Robert M. and Patty Ann Paquin, 315 Central Street
Motion: To send a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Hoard of Appeals on
the variance application of Paquin from Sections I.E.15 and I.E.18 of
the Zoning By -Laws to have a driveway egress off Perkins Avenue for an
er.isting dwelling at 315 Central Street in the Residential A Zone.
Add that the Planning Board has been aware that this variance request
would be forthcoming for some time, having first seen this property
during a subdivision review. The Planning Board recommended the
applicant apply for this variance and hope you will agree with our
recommendation.
,(Quinn- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES.
Robert E. Collins, 1112 School Street
Motion: To send a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on
the variance application of Collins from Section IV.B. of the Zoning
By -Laws to subdivide a parcel of land at 1112 School Street, Lot 1
having an existing non- conforming dwelling; lot 2 to have less than
the required frontage in the Agriculture Zone.
( Caponigro- McClanahan) : Planners Caponigro, McClanahan and Sohn in
favor. Planners Flynn, Quinn and Chairman Madan opposed. FAILS.
13. "Form A" (ANR) Plans
William J. 'Barrows, 380 Gilbert Street
Motion: To sign the "Form A" (ANR) plan for Barrows for property located off
Gilbert Street.
(Caponigro -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES.
14. Around the Table
Planner Flynn stated she felt Robert E. Powers should verify the completion of
"Cedar Meadow ",subdivision, not the attorney for the applicant. 'Mr. Powers will
check for completion.
{ Planner Caponigro stated he was sorry to hear the secretary has resigned and
wished her well.
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Planner Caponigro also stated he was pleased the Board is holding discussions
regarding the length of road for cul -de -sacs.
Robert E. Powers informed the Planning Board that the developer should begin
working within two weeks on improving the slope at the entrance to "Austin
Farms" subdivision. Bob will bring the design before the Planning Board.
15. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
CLERK
DATE OF APPROVAL
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