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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Min_3201991PLANNING BOARD MINUTES "( March 20, 1991 Pit I .1 PRFn ENT Lghai gpanfjt adan, Clerk McClanahan PLANMERSl: 6addenp Caponigro, Flynn, Quinn Sharp { Brr'k0 IT1.rFctor of Planning and Development 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Planning Session The Planning Board discussed the issue of street acceptances and what the Board would like to do if a Special Town Meeting is not held for street acceptances. MOTION: To set up a meeting with Bill Madan, William Sarro, Shaun Burke, and Bill Williams to discuss the street acceptance issue and what should be done if a Special Town Meeting is not held with regard lighting of the subdivisions, plowing, sanding, etc. Also, try to establish a time frame for when a Special Town Meeting may be held. (Quinn - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. 3. 9;00 P.M. - Pine Woods Estates - Modification Public Hearing The Clerk read the public hearing notice. Public Discussion Carol Lucas - 100 Williams Street - Subdivision name. Board Comments MOTION: To modify the original approval of Pine Woods Estates by adding the following conditions /comments to the plan: 1. Completion of all roadways, drainage areas, and other improve- ments required by the Rules and Regulations Governing Subdivi- sion 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 recorded 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 location 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 Sterling Road until Ster- ling Road is at binder course of bituminous concrete. This note shall be written on that portion of the plan to be re- corded at the Registry of Deeds. 4. No certificate of occupancy shall be applied for or issued for any structure having its frontage on Wayside Drive until Ster- ling Road and Wayside Drive are at binder course of bituminous concrete. This note shall be written on that portion of the iplan to be recorded at the Registry of Deeds. 1 Page -2- March 20, 1991 Planning Board Minutes 5. Title to each lot shown on this plan is subject to the right reserved to the common grantor to convey to the Town 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. b. Street tree species and locations - -every fifty (50') feet on both sides of the right -of- way - -shall be shown an the plan. 7. 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. 8. All notes shall be put on the plan within the twenty -day appeal period. ( Caponigro- Quinn) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To send a certified letter to the developer, the engineer, the architect, the owner, etc. stating that if the notes are not added to the plan within the twenty -day appeal period we will hold a public hearing to consider rescinding approval of the plan. (Quinn - Cadan) (5 -2) Clerk McClanahan and Planner Capponigro Opposed. PASSES. 4. 8:15 P.M. - Maple Hill Estates - Modification Hearing Paul Thibault was present for this public hearing. The public hearing notice was read. MOION: To modify the original approval of Maple Hill Estates by adding the following conditions /comments to the plan: 1. Completion of all roadways, drainage areas, and other improve- ments required by the Rules and Regulations Governing Subdivi- sion 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 recorded 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 location 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 Brian Lane until Brian Lane is at binder course of bituminous concrete. This note shall be written on that portion of the plan to be re- corded at the Registry of Deeds. 4. Title to each lot shown on this plan is subject to the right reserved to the common grantor to convey to the Town of Mansfield an easement with respect to the streets and ways 2 Page -3- March 20, 1991 Planning Board Minutes { 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. Street tree species and locations- -every fifty (50')feet an both sides of the right -of- way - -shall be shown on the plan. b. 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. 7. All notes shall be put on the plan within the twenty -day ap- peal period. (Quinn- Annina) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To close the public hearing. (Quinn - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 5. Correspondence - Letter from Folkman & Zola to the Planning Board requesting four lot releases for Rosewood Court - Request from Charlie Boutas and recommendation from Dan Clifford to release $3,850 for the Green Acres subdivision MOTION: To release the above amount. (McClanahan- Quinn) (6-0 -1) Chairman Madan abstains. PASSES. - Memo to William Williams, Town Manager, from Shaun Burke, Planning Director regarding street acceptances - Easton Board of Appeals Public Hearing Notice - Foxboro Public Hearing Notice - Program - "Understanding th eBackyard Woodlot" - The Zoning News - Resources and the Environment - Mass Federation of Planning and Appeals Boards Southeast Area Spring Conference - Means - Heavy Construction Cost Data 1991 - APA AReports - The Urban Land Institute - APA - Booklet MOTION: To approve the minutes of January 9, ib, 30, 1991. (Flynn - Quinn) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To approve the minutes of January 23, 1991. (McClanahan - Cadden) (6-0 -1) Planner Flynn abstains. PASSES. MOTION: To ask Marguerite Brothers and Ann Alzapeidi to come before Board to discuss issues of affordable housing, comprehensive permits relative to state mandates, and Mansfield's percentage of subsidized housing, affordable housing, and moderate housing relative to surrounding towns. (Quinn - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. b. 9.00 P.M. - Jewell Street Residential Compound - Continued Public Hearing Mike Trowbridge of Hutchins - Trowbridge Engineering - presented the revisions made to the plan. l 3 'Page -4- March 20, 1991 Planning Board Minutes Board Comments Flynn - light Fixtures /Drainage Madan - Sign at entrance of compound stating it is a private way. Annino - Height of light pole. - Driveway screening of Fawn's house - Street trees - Underground utilities should be shown on the plan - sawcut pavement and blend to the existing street - Note should be added to the plan Public Discussion - None General Board Discussion At this time the Planning Board discussed the pros and cons of the plan as well as the variance that was granted for one of the lots within the residential compound. MOTION: To instruct the Planning Director to draft a positive de- cision. - (Quinn- McClanahan) (6 -0 -1) Planner Cadden Abstains. PASSES. MOTION: To close the public hearing. (Quinn - McClanahan) (6 -0 -1) Planner Cadden Abstains. PASSES. 7. Discussion with Representative William Vernon The Planning Board discussed legislature for surety types with Representa- tive Vernon. Also discussed at this time was street acceptances with re- gard to the procedure being used now as well as if there is a shorter one. The discussion was ended with the idea that Representative Vernon would look into both issues. B. Around the Table Shaun Burke, Planning Director, brought it to the attention of the Plan- ning Board that Balcom Ridge III has never been signed. A homeowner of one of the lots effected by the connection of Balcom Ridge III is depend- ant upon the Balcom Ridge III plan being recorded for his required fron- tage, which will all be required for the refinancing of his home. MOTION: To talk to Town Counsel for a legal opinion. (Caponigro- Quinn) All in favor. PASSES. 9. Adjournment - 10:15 P 1. Clerk's Si6dAture Date of Approval 4