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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Min_261991PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 1991 - k PRESENT: Chairman Madan, Clerk McClanahan* PLANNERS: Annino, Caponigro *, Flynn, Quinn �1 Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Developmehr� '' 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Discussion with Elliott Fine - Eastbrook Estates A. Street Trees - Elliott Fine requested that he not be required to plant trees on Lots 7 and S. Memo from Dan Clifford, Subdivision Inspector, to Shaun Burke regarding street trees 7:49 P.M.* - Clerk McClanahan entered the meeting. Letter from Dick Lewis, Conservation Agent, James Vadalla regarding a certifi- cate of compliance for Eastbrook: Estates. 7:43 P.M.* - Planner Caponigro entered the meeting. Letter from the nurseryman who planted the trees. The letter- states the following: the trees were planted at the right time of year: they are the best species for the area; and a guaranty of the life expectancy. B. Elliott Fine requested that the applicant be allowed to plant Maple trees in the retention area rather than the required Dogwood and Willow trees. C. Erosion around the Basin The area will be seeded and filled. D. Elliot Fine requested that all but the 5% cotingency be released when the remaining work: is completed and before the road is accepted. Board Members The Planning Board discussed that the applicant should comply with both Dan Clifford's memo and Richard Lewis's memo. No action will be taken on the above requests until the Board receives more information from the Engineer and additional comments from Dan Clifford, Subdivision Inspector. The Board also discussed the idea of looking at the trees in the subdivision. The purpose of the street tree requirement was also discussed at this time. 3. 8:00 P.M. - George Fram Estates - Continued Public Hearing The applicant requested a continuance until Feruary 20, 1991 and to extend the final action date until March 1, 1991. MOTION: To continue the hearing on February 20, 1991 and to extend the deadline date to March 15 1991. (Quinn- Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 1 1 Page -2- Planning Board Minutes February 6, 1991 4. 8 :15 P.M. - Karl Clemmey - Alchemist Court Karl Clemmey requested that the Planning Board sign Alchemist Court again because the time period has almost expired. MOTION: To sign. (Quinn- Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 5. 8 :30 P.N. - Pheasant Hollow - Modification Hearing The public hearing notice was read. Steve Wright represented Harrington ? Matto Company, Inc. at said hearing. MOTION: To close the public hearing. (Quinn- McClanahan) (6 -0) PASSES. MOTION: To modify the original approval of Pheasant Hollow by including the following conditions to the initial approval: 1. Completion of all roadways, drainage areas, and other improve - ements required by the Rules and Regulations Governing Sub- division of Land shall be completed within two (2) years from the date of the posting of surety or release from covenant. This note shall be written on that portion of the plan re- corded at the Registry of Deeds. 2. Prior to requesting any certificates of occupancy for any structure within the subdivision, all street lights and the fire alarm system shall be fully operational. In the case of the fire alarm system, it shall be the owner's or developer's responsibility to extend the fire alarm cable to the loca- tion of the nearest existing municipal fire alarm circuit. It shall be the developer's responsibility to pay for the cost of lighting until the time of acceptance of the way at Town Meet- ing. 3. No certificate of occupancy shall be applied for or issued for any structure having its frontage. on Pheasant Hollow Drive un- til Pheasant Hollow Drive and the sidewalk is at binder- course of bituminous concrete. 4. Title to each lot shown on this plan is subject to the right reserved to the common grantor to convey to the Torun of Mansfield an easement with respect to the streets and ways shown on the plan for all purposes for which streets and ways are commonly used in the Town of Mansfield, upon acceptance of such streets and ways by the Town. 5. A temporary ten (10') foot construction easement to allow for planting of trees and any sloping or grading that may be required to install sidewalks and/or street trees shall be added to the plan. 6. All notes shall be put on the plan within the twenty -day ap- peal period. (Quinn- Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 2 I Page -3- Planning Board's Minutes February 6, 1991 6. Correspondence Request from Bonwood Company and recommendation from Dan Clifford to release $4,700 for Austin Farms MOTION: To release the above amount. (McClanahan- Quinn) All in favor. PASSES. Memo from Dan Clifford to Shaun Burke regarding a bond estimate for the Mansfield Manor subdivision 7. 8145 P.M. - Riverwood Estates - Modification Hearing The public hearing notice was read. Memo from Dan Clifford, Subdivision Inpector, to Shaun Burke, Planning Director Steve Wright represented Harrington & Matto Company, Inc. during this hearing. Public Discussion Jacklyn Kiley - 1012 West Street - Detention Area Planting Board Members Annino - Detention Area Planting Street Trees MOTION: To close the hearing. (Quinn - McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To modify the original approval of Riverwood Estates by including the following conditions to the initial approval: 1. Completion of all roadways, drainage areas, and other improve - ements required by the Rules and Regulations Governing Sub- division of Land shall be completed by May 15, 1991. This note shall be written on that portion of the plan re- corded at the Registry of Deeds. 2. Prior to requesting any certificates of occupancy for any structure within the subdivision, all street lights and the fire alarm system shall be fully operational. In the case of the fire alarm system, it shall be the owner's or developer's responsibility to extend the fire alarm cable to the loca- tion of the nearest existing municipal fire alarm circuit. It shall be the developer's responsibility to pay for the cost of lighting until the time of acceptance of the way at Town Meet- ing. 3. No certificate of occupancy shall be applied for or issued for any structure having its frontage on Riverwood Drive until Riverwood Drive and the sidewalk is at binder course of bituminous concrete. 4. Title to each lot shown on this plan is subject to the right reserved to the common grantor to convey to the Torn of Mansfield an easement with respect to the streets and ways shown on the plait for all purposes for which streets and ways are commonly used in the Town of Mansfield, upon acceptance of such streets and ways by the Town. 3 Page -4- Planning Board Minutes February 6, 1991 5. A temporary ten (101) foot construction easement to allow for �- planting of trees and any sloping or grading that may be required to install sidewalks and /or street trees shall be added to the plan. r 6. All notes shall be put on the plan within the twenty -day ap- peal period. (Quinn- Ainino) All in favor. PASSES. B. 9:00 P.M. - Whitetail Acres - Modification Hearing The public hearing notice was read. Memo from Dan Clifford to Shaun Burke stating items remaining to be com- pleted in the subdivision. Gene Boyle, School Street Realty Trust, submitted a completion schedule to the Planning Board. Public Discussion Bob Barnes -1148 School Street - Drainage on School Street Mr. Barnes showed the Planning Board pictures of School Street after a rain storm. Board Comments Quinn - Reasonable Completion Date Amine - Off -Site Improvvements MOTION: To direct the Planning Director and the Subdivision Inspector to meet with Gene Boyle to discuss the design for the School Street /Otis Street intersection and fund for same. (Annino- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To continue for two weeks until February 20, 1991 at 8:00 P.M. (Quinn- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. 9. Correspondence Preliminary list of warrant articles Memo from the Planning Board to the Board of Selectmen requesting a joint workshop to discuss street acceptances Letter from Town Counsel to the Planning Board regarding street acceptance procedure Revised FY 1991 -92 Planning Department budget Zoning Board of Appeals Recommendations Donald Huston - 123 Samoset Avenue MOTION: To send a positive recommendation to the ZBA. (McClanahan - Caponigro) (2 -4) Clerk. McClanahan and Planner Capcnigro in favor. FAILS. G&M Realty Trust - 660 East Street (Bristol Plaza) MOTION: To send a negative recommenation for the following reasons: a. If the sign is illuminated, it may interfere with the existing traffic light in distracting drivers. b. The two plans submitted with the application do not coincide with each other. 4 Page -5- Planning Hoard Minutes February 6, 1991 c. The color of the lights on the sign is not shown on the plan. d. The height of the sign is higher than the free standing sign by -law permits. (Quinn- Flynn) (5 -0 -1) Clerk McClanahan opposed. PASSES. MOTION: To send a letter to the Building Inspector, cc: ZBA, asking him to investigate the existing sign regarding its conformance to the zoning By -Law. Is there a variance for the sign or does it pre -date zoning, therefore, grandfathering the use? (Quinn - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Land Use Manager EOCD New England Environmental Conference Building Design & Construction North Attleboro Public Hearinq Notice Building Construction - January Department of Environmental Management Letter PAS Report Advertisement Preservation Advocate 10. Around the Table Shaun Burke, Planning Director, reminded the Planning Board of its joint workshop meeting with the Board of Selectmen. Tony Caponigro spoke about the Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee meeting. /1 Steve Quini upd-t_d, the Planning Board on the Capital Improvements C�pmm tee''�prod sus with the Capital Improvements Plan. Clerk's Date of Approval 5