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Home My WebLink AboutPlanning Brd Min_131990/ 7��l�� A�TPl� l��g��T��T7� TOWN -- --'^-~^~^~^~~'� ~^^^``^~.'^~~,^~^^° 50 West Street, Mansfield, MA 02048 PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES JANUARY n, 1990 PRESENT: Chairman Madan, Clerk McClanahan PLANNERS- A*nin", Caponigro' Flynn, 9uinn, Sohn** Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development 1. Neetinq called to order at 700 P.M. 2. Vote on Life Care ! � � �N�A�<�1�� |{// ^��nv�v MO11nNs To amend vote of December 6' 1989 to read as follows: reference memo of January 3, 1990, Page 1 is to be included as part of that vote. (Quinn-Anoinu) All in favor. PASSES. MTr/{Nt To accept Page 2 of the January 3, 1990 memo. (Quinn-Anninu} All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To accept Page 3, (Quinn-8nninn) All in favor. PPSSES` MnTJ9& To accept Page 4 and to add a dpfinition of a bedroom to read as follows: bedroom - any habitable room in a living unit other than a kitchen, dining room, living room, or bathroom. (Ounn-�nn�no) All in favor. PASSES. MOT/ON: To accept Page S. (Quinn-Annino> All in favor. PASSES. M2Tl0Y; To challenge thc Chair and overrule the Chair and that we call for a vote tonight. Those that would like to challenge the Chair should feel comfortable in voting yes or no tonight. if five out of si: vote in favor, we should get this done. (Quirn-McClanahan} (4-1-1) PASSES. Planner Sohn arrived at the meeting - 7:50 P.M. MgT?{X% To amcnd "The Facility" from EOO iodepesdant to 170 lining units. (Quinn-Aroioo) (6 in favor, 1 abstention) PASSES. MOTION: To accept and adopt the Special Permit decision dated }a"uary 3' 1990 in lieu of all previous votes. Winn-A"Kno) Planner Sehn: Abstain. Planner Flynn: To deny the Special Permit application of Life Care As- societez because I do not find- 1. that the use is in haroony wItF the general Pmrprsz and intent of the zoning by-law. 2, that the use cymplicz with thr general or spccific provisions set forth within the zoning by-)ew. The project xill ba detrimental to the existing cap an,--' ( general character of the nsighhcrtood, it will aJ`varscly effect Qv convax�ence` jzA IJcq:acy of ;e:ic'/ler ' Bscause our by-law does not specify the msxzmum increase in density of population or intensity of use, l believe it is up to each Planning Board member to use his/her common sense and best judgement in determining what in- creases are best for the neighborhood and the Town. Hut considering these important factors when making my deci- sion would he a derilectivn of my duty" The Willow Street area is an old established single-family neighbor- hood on a narrow country road without sidewalks. The mass and size of this structure and the increase in num- ber of People will be incompatible with the existing uses in the neighborhood and will adveresly affect the resi- dential use and will change the character of Willow Street. The proposed structure is " single, massive building al- must 1000 feet io length and is not allowed by our zoning by-law. This project derogates from the by-lay which states: "Community Life Care Center: A campus type de- velopment of multiple facilities and building:" The increased volume and type of traffic generated by this project will worsen the conditions of an already inadc quete and dangerous street. Willow Street, a narrow winding street without sidewalks, would become more dangerous to vehicular and pedestrian traffic with this increased traffic nod would not allow the safe passage of vehicles and pedestrians. Planner Quinn: In favor. -There appears to be a need fQr this type of facility. -The applicants appear to have the skill and expertise necessary to operate this type of a facility' -The dramatically reduced scope of the project from the ariginel s"bmission is in my opinion in harmony with the neichborhood. -PiKlic safety concerns have been eatisfactcri}y addressed. -C-adway ioprn,ements have been satisfactorily addressed. -The proper safenuards have been put on this special per- mit to prevent easy misuse of this property for purposes other than Life Care. Planner Capuoigr:: in favior, All of Planner Quinn's reasnns, but l would like to add that that this V a permitted use in the area. it was vote! at Town Meeting and was voted again at the new Master Plan. it think the biggest concern that [ would home is the traffic, and it was addressed addrzssed by the different traffic reports. Planner Anninu: In favor, l think they made an attempt to cut back nx the size and scope of the projsct/ certainly in trying to decre3so the traffic flew into and out of the site. They N made an attempt io try to reconstruct Willow Street and add some riff -site improvements, which will greatly help the traffic situation. It is a good compromise for the area. I would rather see this there than a conventional. subdivision. Planner McClanahan; In favor. 1 think it is in harmony with the zoning. I think it will be beneficial to the Team, it won't put a tremendous burden on the Town's resUurcas, and there is a tremendous need for this type of facility. Chairman Madan: In favor. think: they for the da Vote: 5 in favor. Motion; Passes. For the reasons stated prior to me, and also I have addressed 'adequately all of the reasons nial of their original permit. 1 opposed. 1 _ abstain. Willow Street - Scenic Road hear itnq: M07IOH: That the applicant be granted permission to make all modifica- tions necessary to comply with the Special Permit issued by the Planning Heard and the stipulations imposed by the Board of Selectmen for the improvements of the readi providing no tr :ees, tonewalis, and no encroachments on any property. (Quinn-Annino) b in favor, 1 abstention. PASSES. 3. 8:00 P.M. Rosewood Court - Definitive Subdivision - Public Hearing Letter from Paul Folkma;n requesting a continuance u initil January 20 1990. NOTI%k. To continue until January 2ij 1990 at 9:00 P.M. and ask: Paul for a 3 week extension. (Quinn- Arnnino) All in favor, PASSES. Although the above hearing was continued, the following residents spoke about problem=_s the subdivision may cause: Andrea Glenda ._ 57B Maple Street George Nelson - 542 staple Street Andrea Plicheli. - 590 Maple Street Mary Ann Campisarlo - 341 Franklin Street 4. I_o-rn no die:ic- Memo frow, Andrew French conce -sing Bru nelle's Construction Yard MOTION: That the changes that have been made will require a. modi- fication hearing. The filing fee may be waived by the appiic.ant must a. =y for adv_-rtinirng and certified mailings. {Caponigro- Anniino! K -2 -1 abst=_ntio& PASSES. Gordon Court Partial Release of Bond N T100 That the remaining bala n._= of the bond will be 539,90z - _.- -_.___ reanC =gig <O -flcClaria(`ani All in favor. PASSES. Copy of letter- sent to the Enard of Selectmen from the Planning Board in support of reappointing Mar'.r<des Flynn to the Plapni - :iq B _ r+d Leiter to the Planning Board from Board of Selectmen stating PKnr ar Flynn's r eappaintwein Letter,to the Planning Hoard from Town Counsel 'regarding Hack Bay Circle Letter from AETNA Letter to Shaun Burke from the Town Manager regarding Fair Housing Committee appointments WANG - Survival in the 907s "Back: to the Basics" - Pamphlet New Jersey Environmental Laws Legislations- - Seminar Building Construction for the month of December Economic Research Council Publications Champion Map -- Advertisement Zoning Bulletin - Sample Index Legal Notices: .Sharon ZBA Foxboro Attleboro Monthly update of Massachusetts Housing Partnership Means - Se:r.in.ary s for facilities professionals American Planning Association - AI!_P Annual Congretional City Conference - Pamphlet MARPA - The Regional Plarner 5. Around the Table Shaun Burke bean a discussion about amendments that have been made and that are to be made to the Regulation =_ r`'OTION: To hold a workshop to discuss the amendments to the regul- acions on February ` . 1%0 at 700 P.M. {Rti.iriii -1 icC1_in h3rt1 All in favor. PASSES. b. 900 -Stearns Hill Estates Public Heari3 Paul Folk:man introduced the plan to the Board3 and Ralph Maloon presented the plan. 0rAbl1 Discussion The following people spoke during this hearing. Kevin Handron - 21 Erick Road David Willett - 21 Erick Read Fhil Constantino - Erich Road Bob McCabe - 210 VeRrns Avenue Bill Antonucci - 126 Stearns Avenue Barbara Bluestein - 445 Stearns AV_::ue Paul Fr. _d Ed Donavan - 180 Stearn =_. Avenue The Planning Board.asked the applicant questions UNION To send the Board of Selectmen and School Committee a letter advising them of the size of the proposed subdivision. (Quinn- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To continue the public hearing to January 31, 1990 at SI.C_O P.M. Wuinn- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. 7. Around the Table continued Planner Sohn began a discussion as to whether or not the owner of a subdivision can sell houses in that subdivision while they are in court to decide if a condition is legal. B. AdIounment - 11;10 lark's Signature -- 'Q ED - Date of Approval ( IN