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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Min_361991PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES March 6, 1991 �, 0 PRESENT: Chairman Madan, Clerk McClanahan n') i 11VI ` I 1, PLANNERS: Annino, Cadden, *Quinn fir Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. 7:30 P.M. - Planning Session The Planning Director stated that he would like to have discussed voting procedures for Special Permits and Subdivisions but would like to wait until a full Board is present. Shaun Burke updated the Planning Board on the I.D.C's progress and the procedure it will follow to reach its goal of revitalizing the downtown area. 3. 7:50 P.M. - Correspondence - Letter from Van Koert Farms Homeowners' Association to Shaun Burke regarding items they would like to see completed in the subdivision The Planning Director stated that he would like to set up a meeting with Ed Marchesell, Peter DiMascio, Engineering, Dan Clifford, and Bill Madan to discuss the proposal and completion of the Van Koert Farms subdivision. - Memo from Dan Clifford, Subdivision Inspector, to Shaun Burke stating an estimated order of completion for subdivisions - Request from Bonwood Company and recommendation from Dan Clifford to release 813,800 for the Massapoag Estates subdivision *Planner Quinn entered the meeting. MOTION: To release the above amount. (McClanahan - Annino) (4 -0 -1) Planner Quinn abstains. PASSES. - Letter from Rim Engineering requesting a modification hearing for the Massapoag Estates detention area 4. 8:00 P.M. - Dustin Estates - Modification Hearing Ron Webster was present for this hearing. The Clerk read the public hearing notice. Correspondence Memo from Dan Clifford to Shaun Burke stating a punch list for completion of the subdivision. Board Comments Ron Webster stated that he would like to wait to put the final wearing course in until the four homes are built, the fire alarm box has been put in,and he will move the fire alarm from the end of the cul -de -sac to the entrance. MOTION: 1. To modify the original approval of Dustin Estates by adding the fol- lowing notes /conditions to the original approval.To complete the sub- division by August 22, 1992, which is to include: a. Locate the fire alarm box per Lt. Sarro's memo dated January 2, 1990 and activate. b. Relocate catch basins at the cul -de -sac so that they will be at the gutter line, approximately three (3') feet. c. Install and activate street light fixtures. d. Install one and one -half (1 1/2 ") asphalt wearing surface on road- way. e. Plant street trees. 1 Page -2- March 6, 1991 Planning Board Minutes f. Plant plantings at pre- treatment area. g. Install all bounds. h. Submit as- builts. i. Clean drainage system. j. Complete both Electrical and Water Department punch lists. k. Install traffic signs. 2. Prior to requesting any certificates of occupancy for any structure within the subdivision, 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 nearest 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 Meeting. 3. No certificate of occupancy shall be applied for or issueed for any structure having ists frontage on Dustin Court until Dustin Court and the sidewalks are at binder course of bituminous concrete. This note shall be written on that portion of the plan to be recorded 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 shown on the plan for all pur- poses 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 appeal period. (Cadden- Quinn) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To close the hearing. (Quinn- Annio) All in favor. PASSES. 5. Correspondence Continued - Copy of a letter from Paul Folkman to the Conservation Commission - Letter from Alexander Skene requesting a modification hearing for Robyn Estates 6. 8:15 P.M. - Essex Heights Modification Hearing No representative was present for this hearing. Clerk McClanahan read the public hearing notice. Public Discussion Frank Patterson - 24 Goward Drive MOTION: To send a letter to Attleboro /Pawtucket Savings Bank advising them that the Planning Board would like them to sign a new cov- enant if they are the new owners of the subdivision. Also state that their failure to do so could result in a recission of the plan. (Quinn- Annino) All in favor. PASSES. Page -3- March 6, 1991 Planning Hoard Minutes MOTION: To modify the original approval of Esser. Heights by adding the following conditions to the original approval. 1. Completion of all roadways, drainage areas, and other improve- ments required by the Rules and Regulations Governing Subdivision 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 responsi- bility 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 Meeting. 3. No certificate of occupancy shall be applied for or issued for any structure having its frontage on Fawn Lane until Fawn Lane 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 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. 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 appeal period. (Quinn - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION; To close the public hearing. (McClanahan- Quinn) All in favor. PASSES. 7. 8.30 P.M. - Northridge Estates Modification Hearing Robert McLacklin was present for the public hearing. The clerk read the public hearing notice. The subdivision is still under covenant. MOTION: To modify the original approval of Northridge Estates by adding the following conditions of approval. 1. Completion of all roadways, drainage areas, and other improve- ments required by the Rules and Regulations Governing Subdivision 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 responsi- bility to extend the fire alarm cable to the location of the 3 Page -4- March 6, 1991 Planning Board Minutes 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 Meeting. 3. No certificate of occupancy shall be applied for or issued for any structure having its frontage on Northridge Road until Northridge Road 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 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. S. 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 appeal period. (Quinn- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To close the public hearing. (McClanahan - Quinn) All in favor. PASSES. G. Correspondence Continued ( - Letter from David Longendorfer to the Planning Board regarding Mansfield Manor drainage system MOTION: To send a letter to Mr. Longendorfer stating that this is not something we encourage and we are looking into a proposed by -law for this. (Annino- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from a resident of Rumford Avenue - Letter from the F.D.I.0 regarding Jason Lane Claim - Zoning Board of Appeals Statement of Facts Norman Vickery - Determination /Finding of Zoning Board of Appeals - Zoning Board of Appeals Recommendations Richard and Janel Hill - 258 West Street MOTION: To send a negative recommendation to the Zoning Board of Ap- peals for the following reasons: 1. The request for multiple variances strongly derogates from the intent of the Zoning By -Law. 2. A majority of the lot is vegetative wetlands. 3. There is no clear wetlands delineation shown on the plan as required by Section 4.8.4 of the Zoning By -Law. 4. Existing buildings are not shown on the plan. (Quinn- Annino) (4 -1) Clerk McClanahan opposed. PASSES. Allen Brown - 126 Shawmut Avenue MOTION: To send a negative recommendation for the following reasons: 1. The hardship stated on the application is self -made. 2. A significant amount of variances have already been granted for this parcel. (Annino- Quinn) All in favor. PASSES. 4 Page -5- March b, 1991 Planning Board Minutes 9. 9.00 P.M. - George Fram Estates - Continued Public Hearing Bill Gottwald, DMG Engineering, and Ralph Fram, applicant, were present for the public hearing. Correspondence Memo from Engineering Department to Planning Board. An agreement has been reached between Ralph Fram and the two abutters in regard to sloping and driveway locations on their properties. Public Discussion Maureen Marken - 518 Bird Road - Address /Driveway location Board Comments Annino - Height of wall Plantings - Should be minimum five (5) gallon pot Juniper Quinn - Building Inspector /wall design Madan - Cemetary ownership. Ralph Fram owns the cemetary. Annino - Detail of guardrail at detention basin should be shown - Size of planting material should be shown -- Juniper, Abrovitae, Cherry Trees, Azalea Bushes Madan - Building of wall with relation to phases Shaun Burke - Building of wall with relation to phases MOTION: To close the public hearing. (McClanahan - Annino) WITHDRAWN Request from the applicant for continuance until March 13, 1991 and a deadline date of March 22, 1991. MOTION: To accept the request for extension and to continue the hearing on March 13, 1991 at 8:15 P.M. (Quinn - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 10. Around the Table Planner Quinn updated the Planning Board on the Capital Improvements Plan revisions /votes. Planner Annino inquired about the EOCD small cities program. Shaun Burke, Planning Director, stated that he doesn't think Mansfield is eligible for it. Shaun Burke, Planning Director, informed the Planning Board of an upcoming Neotraditional Town Planning Conference to be held in Boston. The Plan- ning is in favor of sending two people to the conference, Shaun and Doug. 11. Executive Session MOTION: To go into executive session to discuss litigation and come out only to adjourn. (Quinn - Cadden) Cadan - Aye. Quinn - Aye. Annino - Aye. McClanahan - Aye. Madan - Aye. 1 5 Page -7- March 6, 1991 Planning Board Minutes 12. Adjournment - 10:30 P.M. —�LN& Clerk's Signature S- t'S, Date of Approval