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MINUTES
SA HELD
November 25, 1991 i�oS OAGiJS=1 I o
PRESENT: Chairman Madan, Clerk Cadden
PLANNERS: Annino, Caponigro, Flynn
Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development
1. Meeting called to order at 7_30 P.M.
2, 7_30 P.M. - Discussion with Dennis Welch
Letters to Dennis Welch from Shaun Burke and from Mr. Welch
to Shaun Burke were read at this time.
Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, stated that
he has asked Town Counsel to request that Mr. Welch's lawyer
push the hearing of the motion for summary judgement back for
two weeks in light of Mr. Welch's current activity within the
Trowbridge Woods and Van Gemert Estates subdivisions.
MOTION: To support Mr. Burke's statement to Mr. Welch that if
everything is completed we will hold a modification
hearing to reconsider rescission of the vacant lot.
( Caponigro- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
3. 7:45 P.M. - Joint Meeting with Conservation Commission
The following Conservation Commission members were present for
the meeting:
Marilyn Powers, Chairman Paul O'Neil
John P. Smith Robert Poholek
James Owens Greg Cauldwell
Richard Lewis, Environmental and Conservation Planner, was
also present.
Richard Lewis suggested that a letter be sent applicants
informing them that it would be in their best interest to file
applications with both the Conservation Commission and
Planning Board at the same time.
Marilyn Powers stated that she thought that both the Board and
Commission should review and vote on the letter before it is
sent.
Richard Lewis stated that two letters should be sent, one to
get the coordinated review process started and a second one
once the process has been started.
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Bill Madan suggested that the applicant be required to contact
the abutters to the proposal during the preliminary stage if
the preliminary stage is going to be expanded.
Greg Cauldwell stated that it would be better if the wetland
line could be on the plan early in the process. Maybe the
subdivision regulations could be changed to require the
wetland line be shown on the plan when submitted_ to the
Planning Board.
Shaun Burke, Planning Director, stated that the Planning Board
cannot require that an applicant receive approval from another
Board before entertaining the application; however, the
Planning Board can strongly encourage it.
Jim Owens stated that the two Boards should go ahead and make
an attempt to coordinate the review process and expand upon
the preliminary review process.
MOTION: To go forward with the process.
(Cadden- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
The Conservation Commission also took a vote unanimously in
favor of expediting the issue.
Marilyn Powers suggested that a joint meeting be held in the
near future to discuss storm water management issues.
4. 8:00 P.M. - Dei \Blandori Continued Modification Hearing
Americo Dei was present for the hearing. Everything in the
subdivision has been completed except for the punch list,
which is to be completed in the spring.
Request from Americo Dei and recommendation from Dan Clifford,
Subdivision Inspector to release $3000 for the Dei /Blandori
subdivision
MOTION: The remaining balance for surety for the
Dei /Blandori subdivision shall be three thousand
($3,000) dollars. All funds in excess of three
thousand ($3,000) dollars shall be released at
this time.
(Annino- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
5. Form A ANR Plans
Ristaino - Grove Street /West Street
MOTION: To sign.
(Annino - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES.
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Rosemont Development - Frederic Lane
MOTION: To sign.
(Flynn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES.
Grimes - Gilbert Street
The Planning Board discussed the legality of the plan.
MOTION: To approve.
( Caponigro- Flynn) (4 -0 -1) Clerk Cadden Abstains.
PASSES.
6. Minutes of October 23, 1991 and November 6. 1991
MOTION: To approve the minutes of October 23 and November 6.
(Flynn - Annino) All in favor. PASSES
7. Correspondence
Letter from Robert Mangiaratti, Town Counsel, to Clifford
Hochman, Counsel for Pasco Construction, regarding a Motion
to Dismiss Notice of Appeal
Letter to Senator William Keating from William Williams, Town
Manager
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Memo to Bob Swanson from Dan Clifford regarding Balcom Ridge
Estates completion
Planner Flynn stated that the fence around the drainage area
is not locked. This began a discussion of locking the fences.
Letter to William Williams from Shaun Burke regarding
completion of Balcom Ridge
Letter to William Williams from Shaun Burke regarding
Mansfield Train Station Improvements and Relocation Funding
At this time, the Planning Board discussed the effect that the
relocation of the train station would have on downtown.
Request to release and recommendation from Dan Clifford,
Subdivision Inspector, to release $15,250 for Eastbrook
Estates
MOTION: To release the above amount.
(Cadden - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
Request to release and recommendation from Dan Clifford,
Subdivision Inspector, to release $15,091 for Conrod Acres
MOTION: To release the above amount.
(Cadden- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
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Request to release and recommendation from Dan Clifford,
Subdivision Inspector, to release all funds in excess of
$233,773.30 for the Sturbridge Estates
MOTION: To release all funds in excess of $233,773.30.
(Cadden- Flynn) (4 -0 -1) Chairman Madan Abstains.
PASSES.
Letter to Folkman and Zola Builders from Dan Clifford
regarding Sturbridge Estates
Memo to Bob Mangiaratti, Town Counsel, from Shaun Burke,
Director of Planning and Development, requesting he review
Mill Farm documents
Response from Bob Mangiaratti to Attorney Jim Lewis regarding
the Mill Farm documents
Planner Flynn suggested that a letter be written to Town
Counsel specifically stating what the Planning Board voted for
the Mill Farm special permit and specifically what he should
be reviewing in the documents
Memo from William F. Williams, Town Manager, to the Board of
Selectmen regarding the commendation
Memo to the Planning Board from the Conservation Commission
concerning a proposed local wetlands by -law
Letter to Marguerite Brothers from William F. Williams, Town
Manager
Letter to the Easton Department of Public Works from the
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Budget Review Schedule from William F. Williams, Town Manager,
to all Departments, Boards, and Committees
Memo to the Planning Board from North Park Realty Trust
regarding the completion date
MOTION: For Shaun to talk to Peter DiMascio and to ask for
further explanation of the above letter, as to
completion dates, etc.
( Caponigro- Annino) (5 -1) Planner Caponigro Opposed.
PASSES.
{, Zoning Board of Appeals Recommendations:
Thomas and Elaine Borroni - 132 Branch Street
MOTION: To send a positive recommendation to the ZBA.
(Annino - Cadden) All in favor
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PASSES.
Oberlander - 47 Wilson Place
MOTION: To send a favorable recommendation.
(Caponigro- Flynn) (2 -3) Planners Caponigro and Flynn
In Favor. FAILS.
Norman Vickery - Determination /Finding
Great Woods Expansion Final E.I.R
8. Oak Street Residential Compound
MOTION: To re -sign the plan.
(Flynn- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES.
9. Around the Table
Shaun Burke, Planning Director, stated that George Wojtkiewicz
requested additional input from the Planning Board on the
Greenbrier Associates variance application for 157 Pratt
Street.
MOTION: To send a letter to the Zoning Board reaffirming the
Planning Board's vote of November 6 and suggesting the
following options for consideration:
1. Reduce the number of dimensional variances by
eliminating the rear addition to the structure,
reducing the size of the overhead canopy, and
eliminating the outside gasoline pumps.
2. Reconfigure the entire site to accommodate the
number of pumps and other uses that Mr. Cardelli
proposes for the site.
(Annino - Cadden) (3 -1 -1) Planner Flynn Opposed.
Chairman Madan Abstains. PASSES.
10. ADJOURNMENT - 10:40 P.M.
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Clerk's Signature
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