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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Min_10211992PRESENT: Acting Chairman Annino, Clerk Cadden PLANNERS: Flynn, Caponigro, Quinn 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. 7:30 P.M. Shamrock Heights - Modification Public Hearing Applicant.: Shamrock Realty Trust Clerk Cadden read the public hearing notice. Perry DiMascio, representative of Shamrock Realty Trust, stated that Shamrock Realty Trust is proposing to purchase the Shamrock Heights subdivision and complete the roadwav according to the approved plan with two exceptions - -a waiver of one sidewalk and a waiver of the street tree requirement. Planning Director Shaun Burke summarized the events that took place leading up to the rescission of approval of the plan. Correspondence: Memorandum from the Electric Department with attached liens on the property from the previous owners Memorandum from Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, to various Department Heads requesting input regarding Shamrock Heights Memorandum from Joan Cutillo listing outstanding taxes due for Shamrock Heights Board Member Comments: Clerk Cadden inquired about the date for completion. The applicant proposes to have the subdivision completed by May 30, 1993. *7:45 P.M. - Planner McClanahan Entered the Meeting. Planner Flynr questioned the drainage system. Planner Flynn also stated that she would be in favor of the elimination of one sidewalk but is not in favor of a waiver of the street tree requirement. Planner Quinn questioned the wording in the DRAFT decision which states failure to comply with any of the condition will result in automatic rescission of the plan. Planner Quinn also asked why street trees cannot be put on Lots 1 -8. Planner Annino explained the intent of street trees to applicants. F: r' r. r <� a Planner Annino explained the intent of street trees to applicants. the Planner Caponigro also questioned the street tree waiver request. Discussion followed regarding the number of street trees that could be planted within the subdivision. MOTION;_ To approve the draft decision with the deletion of the sentence stating that failure to comply with any of the conditions will result in the rescission of approval of the plan. To grant the waiver of one sidewalk. Five to fifteen street trees shall be planted in at the Planning Director's discretion. Surety shall be set between $22,300 and $24,000. The waiver of one sidewalk shall be granted. Five to fifteen street trees shall be planted in at the Planning Director's discretion. All past due bills shall be paid within the twenty -day appeal period as a condition of approval, (Quinn - McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. 3. 8:15 Y.M. - Tara Estates Modification Public Hearing Michael Trowbridge, applicant's engineer, presented revisions made to the plan to the Board and to the public. Maureen Drive will be tying into Cooper Road, which is located within the Sturbridge Estates subdivision; the retention area detail has been added to the plan; an EIS has been submitted to the Board members for their review and comment. Planning Director Shaun Burke stated that upon review of the plan all requested changes have been made to the plan. Mr. Burke asked if the electrical service has also been looped with Cooper Road and suggested that Mr. Trowbridge consult with Doug Maxwell of the Electric Department about having one transformer for both Tara EstatesII and Sturbridge Estates rather than one for each subdivision. Mr. Burke also questioned the drainage being directed into a wetland and suggested that the applicant meet with the Conservation Commission to get their preliminary approval of the drainage sYste.m. Planning Board Comments: Planner McClanahan questioned the cul -de -sac island planting detail. Acting Chairman Annino stated that he would like to see the cul -de -sac island trees scattered throughout the island. F: r. r <� a Planner Caponigro also questioned the street tree waiver request. Discussion followed regarding the number of street trees that could be planted within the subdivision. MOTION;_ To approve the draft decision with the deletion of the sentence stating that failure to comply with any of the conditions will result in the rescission of approval of the plan. To grant the waiver of one sidewalk. Five to fifteen street trees shall be planted in at the Planning Director's discretion. Surety shall be set between $22,300 and $24,000. The waiver of one sidewalk shall be granted. Five to fifteen street trees shall be planted in at the Planning Director's discretion. All past due bills shall be paid within the twenty -day appeal period as a condition of approval, (Quinn - McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. 3. 8:15 Y.M. - Tara Estates Modification Public Hearing Michael Trowbridge, applicant's engineer, presented revisions made to the plan to the Board and to the public. Maureen Drive will be tying into Cooper Road, which is located within the Sturbridge Estates subdivision; the retention area detail has been added to the plan; an EIS has been submitted to the Board members for their review and comment. Planning Director Shaun Burke stated that upon review of the plan all requested changes have been made to the plan. Mr. Burke asked if the electrical service has also been looped with Cooper Road and suggested that Mr. Trowbridge consult with Doug Maxwell of the Electric Department about having one transformer for both Tara EstatesII and Sturbridge Estates rather than one for each subdivision. Mr. Burke also questioned the drainage being directed into a wetland and suggested that the applicant meet with the Conservation Commission to get their preliminary approval of the drainage sYste.m. Planning Board Comments: Planner McClanahan questioned the cul -de -sac island planting detail. Acting Chairman Annino stated that he would like to see the cul -de -sac island trees scattered throughout the island. t. 1 t t Planner Flynn stated that she would like to read the EIS` because she is concerned about the soils and retention_ area. MOTION: To continue the public hearing until Wednesday, November 4, 1992, at 8:30 P.M. (Flynn - McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. Planner Quinn left the meeting at this time. 4. Discussion with Mike Morizio Regarding Resource Recovery Systems Michael Morizio discussed several amendments he is proposing to the Resource Recovery by -law, which are also outlined in a packet which has been given to Board members, with the Planning Board. Attorney Morizio suggested that the title "Resource Recovery Systems" in the by -law be changed to two separate sections: "Regulated Refuse Incinerators" and "Nonregulated Refuse Incinerators ". He also suggested that the incinerator uses be taken out of the Industrial zones and put into the business zones. Planning Director Shaun Burke stated that the Planning Department would incorporate Attorney Morizio's proposed amendments in the existing by-law in bold print for the Planning Board to review and compare the proposed with the existing by -law. 5. Correspondence Letter to Eduard Tartufo from EOCD stating that the Town of Mansfield has been awarded $17,000 in grant money Memorandum from Robert Swanson to the Town Manager giving.an update on the Joanna Drive extension project Memorandum to Department Heads from William Williams, Town Manager, requesting an In -House Environmental Review of land located on Otis Street offered to the Town by Susan Brown Letter from William Williams, Town Manager, to the Planning Board regarding use of Cleveland Twist and Drill Company land as a parking area for the META Request from East Coast Development and recommendation from Dan Clifford, Subdivision Inspector, to release $16,164.82 for the Deerfield Village subdivision ^LOTION: To release the $16,164.82 for the Deerfield Village subdivision. (McClanahan-Flynn) (McClanahan - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from East Coast Development to the Planning Board changing the street name "Deerfield Circle" to "Tracy Circle" MOTION: To accept the street name change. (Flynn - McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. Memorandum from the Planning Board to the Board of Health regarding sewering in E. Mansfield Letter from Mansfield Cable Access Corporation to the Planning Board asking if the Planning Board would like to be on Cable television A consensus of the Planning Board was to send a letter to the Cable Access Corporation stating that the Planning Board would like to be on cable, however, because of board members personal schedules, the meeting night cannot be changed. Memorandum to all Department Heads, Boards, and Committees from William Williams, Town Manager, regarding the Fiscal 1994 budget Memorandum to all Department Heads, Boards and Committees, School Department Staff, Dr. Richard Warren, and Robert Gurek regarding an Ethics Forum which will be held in the near future Letter from the Massachusetts Highway Department to the Planning Board regarding the Route 106 speed limit Invitation to participate in the 1993 All- American City Award Program Conference on Grant Writing Land Use and Development Update Rehoboth Statement of Facts SRPEDD Meeting Notice Ad for Book - The Best of the Avuncular Advisor Planners Bookstore Catalog 1992 Lincoln Institute of Land Policy o. Form A (ANR) Plans Necco Realty Trust - Necco Road (tabled from last week) f The applicant has paid an additional $400 in filing fees MOTION: To sign the plan. (McClanahan- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. A consensus of the Board was to send a letter of congratula- tions to the Planning Director for the Town being awarded grant money. Discussion of the School Street Day Care Center parking. 8. Adjournment 9:30 P.M. Clerk's Signature Date of Approval 9 I