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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Min_4291992REC- 1,,,-n -01 IL- PLANNING 90AI 3 AN 25 PH 2: 09 MINUTES April 29, 1992 tfr ",CHMFI TS PRESENT: Chairman Madan, Clerk Cadden PLANNERS: Caponigro, Flynn, McClanahan Meeting called to order at 7:20 P.M. 2. 7:20 P.M.- Deerfield Village Special Permit Public Hearing Request from Philip Beatty to continue the public hearing to Wednesday, May 13, 1992, at 7:00 P.M. MOTION: To continue the public hearing on May 13, 1992 at 7:00 P.M. (Flynn - Cadden) All in favor. PASSES. *Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, left the meeting at this time. 3. Correspondence Letter to the Planning Board from Michael Trowbridge of Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates requesting permission to remove 1,60U CY of gravel from Barnboard Road David Grant was present to answer any questions regarding the gravel removal operation. A consensus of the Board was to table the request until Mr. Burke returned to the meeting. Request from Herb Fuller of East Coast Development anc recommendation from Dan Clifford, Subdivision Inspector, that all funds in excess of 5180,000 be released for the Tara Estates subdivision MOTION: To release all but 5180,000. (Cadden- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. *Mr. Burke returned to the meeting at this time. Letter from Dennis Baker, Brookdafe Corporation, to the Planning Board requesting that the subdivision bond for Conroc Court be released MOTIO \: To table until Town _Meeting next week. (Flynn- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. Letter to the Planning Board from Michael Trowbridge of Hutchins -Trowbridge Associates requesting permission to removF 1,600 CY of gravel from Barnboard Road MOTION: To approve the surplus gravel removal permit with the following conditions: 1. Work hours, including warm -up and repair of equipment, will be limited to between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Planning Board Minutes April 29, 1992 Page -2- 2. All loaded vehicles shall be suitably covered to prevent dust from contents from leaving the vehicle and to protect person, abutters, and the public way from material spilled from the load. 3. You may be required to have a police officer present during any hauling. Please consult with Police Chief Jesse Earls as to whether or not this may necessary. 4. dill Street shall be maintained free of all mud, stones, or any other conditions that may result in a public safety hazard for other vehicles. This must be completed daily or otherwise deemed as necessary during the operation, as directed by Police Chief Earls. 3. No loam and /or topsoil shall be removed from the site. o. Loam snd /cr topsoil shall be stockpiled in a manner as to present no hazard to the public and shall be covered, seeded, or otherwise stabilized to prevent air /water borne dust and silt from leaving the site L7 entering adiacent wetlands. 7. At the end of the work day, no disturbed gravel shall be left at a greater slope than 45 degrees. 8. The site shall be adequately secured to prevent vehicular trespassing and illegal dumping during all non- working hours. 9. It is the intent of the Planning Board that the conditions stated in this letter remain in force until the earth removal process is complete or a surety guarantying construction of all subdivision requirements is posted with the Town Treasurer. 10. The Planning Department shall be given forty - eight (48) hours notice prior to the beginning of this removal operation. (Caponigro- Fitnn) All in favor. PISSES. Memorandum to Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development from Dan Clifford, Subdivision Inspector, recommending_ that the bond amount for Sturbridge Estates Phase II be set at 5190,839. MOTION: To set the bond amount for Sturbridge Estates Phase II at 5190,829. \ (Caponigro - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Letter From Bert Cook, Inspector of Buildings /Zoning Enforcement Officer. to Peter DeTrolio Planning Board Minutes April 29, 1992 Page -3- Letter from Hayward, Boynton & Williams Inc. to the Planning Board regarding the Erick Road drainage system A consensus of the Planning Board was to get confirmation from the Mansfield Engineering Department of Havward, Boynton & Williams Inc. 's findings Memorandum from William Williams, Town Manager, to all Department Heads regarding the Override Election Memorandum from William Williams, Town Manager to all Department Heads, Boards and Committees, and Dr. Richard Warren regarding Special Election Ballot Memorandum to Shaun Burke, Town Planner, from John Pobst, Transit Planner, SRPEDD, regarding the status of the Mansfield Train Station project MOTION: To appoint Steve Ouinn as the Planning Board's representative and Marvdee Flvnn as an alternate. (Caponigro- Cadden) All in favor. PASSES. Letter to William Williams, Town Manager, from Francis Gay, GATRA Letter to Ralph Pennev trom the Mansfield Planning Board Variance application of Edward and Geraldine Curtin )t_0_T_IO\__:_ It: is the Planning Board's opinion that a variance is riot required for the lot. A Form A Plan is on record in the Planning Department. A conforming lot line was created in 1988 unless the Form A was never recorded at the Registry. (Flynn - Cadden) All in favor. PASSES. A consensus of the Board was for Shaun Burke, Planning Director, to call Mr. Curtin and inform him of same. 8:00 P.M, - Tara Estates modification Public Hearing Cierk Cadden read a letter from Herb Fuller of East Coast Development withdrawing his application for modification of the Tara Estates subdivision plan. MOTION-:- To accept the withdrawal. (Flvrin- Cadden) All in favor. PASSES. 3. Form A (ANR) Plans Necco Realtv Trust - Necco Road A consensus of the Board was to table the Form A. Due to a large crowd attending the Board of Selectmen's meeting for a discussion regarding Lego Land, the Planning Boatel adjourned to the "break room" so that the Selectmen could use the Planning Board's meeting room. 6. 8:30 P.M. - Elks = Special Permit Public Hearing Planner McClanahan entered the meeting at this time. Request for continuance from the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks for a continuance of the public hearing until May 13, 1992, at 8:30 P.M. MOTION: To continue the public hearing on Wednesday, May 13, 1992, at 8:30 P.M. (McClanahan - Cadden) All in favor. PASSES. 7. 9:10 P.M. - Beaumont's Pond Modification Public Hearing The Beaumont's Pond public hearing was held in the front portion of Town Hall. Clerk Cadden read the public hearing notice. Chairman Madan stated that although the public hearing is limited to specific items stated within the hearing notice, the Board may hear other concerns of the public regarding the subdivision. However, concerns not related to items specifically stated in the hearing notice will not be acted upon during the public hearing, nor will they affect the modification hearing decision. Correspondence: Memorandum from Lance Lawson, Traffic Safety Officer, to the Planning Board Memorandum from Paul Folkman to Ralph Penney Memorandum from William Buckley to Paul Folkman with attached traffic assessment report Letter. from Garen Bresnick, Paul Folkman's attorney, to the Planning Board Paul Folkman, applicant, summarized the requested modifications and reasons for same. Bill Buckley, Jr., presented the requested modifications to the Planning Board and to the public, which are as follows: 1. Addition of Form A lot line changes to the plan. 2. Removal of roadway easement on Souza property. 3. Addition of waiver notes to plan. 4. Addition of drainage note to plan.(Site development details will be sent certified mail to abutters as lots are developed) 5. Addition /deletion of grading, retaining wall details and items related thereto to a portion of Joanna Drive between Stations 8 +0 to 12 +0 Planning Board Minutes April 29, 199E Page -5- Public Discussion: Ralph Seifert, 2 Granite Post road, No. Conway, NH, gave a historic overview of the Beaumont's Pond Subdivision and Old Maple Street William Morrison, 328 Maple Street, expressed concern regarding the accuracy of the traffic report. Ralph Penney, 336 Maple Street, stated that he is concerned that Joanna a Drive has not been extended through to Maple Street. He also stated that is concerned with the traffic study. Chairman Madan asked Mr. Penney if he is in agreement with the easement along his property line. Mr. Penney stated that it looks fine and he is in agreement with it. Paul Folkman addressed Mr. Morrison's comments regarding the traffic study and Mr. Penney's comments regarding extending Joanna Drive through to Maple Street. Mr. Folkman stated that he cannot afford to extend Joanna Drive through to Maple Street at this time. Ralph Penney stated that representations had been made to him up until last year that Joanna Drive would be extended through to Maple Street. He does not agree with the traffic study. The extension of Joanna Drive would be the last problem to resolve. Chairman Madan stated that the Planning Board does not have jurisdiction over off -site improvements. Paul Folkman stated reasons why he had wanted to put the road through at an earlier time and why he does not want to now. Ralph Penney asked Mr. Folkman if he would consider putting the road through at some point. Mr. Folkman responded that he cannot afford to do it now. He stopped pursuing it with the Board of Selectmen last year. William Morrison spoke about memorandums in Planning Department files regarding the extension of Joanna Drive through to Maple Street. Ken Kilburn, 318 Maple Street, stated that he thinks he is in agreement with the proposed drainage. Mr. Kilburn also stated that the Planning Board has an obligation to ensure public safety. Chairman Madan explained the review that the drainage issues have been through in both Foxboro and Mansfield. Mark Souza asked Paul Folkman what the cost would be to extend Joanna Drive to Maple Street. The cost would be approximately sixty to seventy thousand dollars. Planning Board Minutes April 29, 1992 Page -6- Leonard Russell questioned why Joanna Drive. Board Comments: Planner Flynn asked Mr. Kilburn Board to take. The plan may be that there is a safety issue. what action he would like the Planning rescinded if all seven members agree Clerk Cadden asked where the berm for the retaining wall would be located. Chairman Madan asked Mr. Penney if he is happy with the easement on the plan. Mr. Penney replied in the affirmative. Planner Flynn asked what the length of the berm would be. The berm will be two hundred and fifty feet long, natural looking, and will taper down to the end. MOTION: To approve all requested modifications and grant a waiver of Section 5.2.4 of the Rules and Regulations of Subdivisions. (McClanahan - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. *Planner McClanahan left the meeting at this time. 8. Around the Table Clerk Cadden reminded the Planning Board of Town Meeting on Monday, May 4, 1992. Planner Flynn asked the Board members if they would be interested in holding a modification /rescission hearing for the Beaumonts Pond subdivision in order to discuss safety issues regarding the roadway connection of Joanna Drive and Maple Street. Chairman Madan stated that he would like to discuss the issue but is not interested in holding a modification \rescission hearing. Some people derive their frontage from Joanna Drive; Form A lots have also been done on Joanna Drive. Planner Caponigro referenced Traffic Safety Officer Lance Lawson's memorandum and Paul Folkman's traffic assessment done by a Traffic Engineer. MOTION: To write a letter to Mr. Folkman encouraging him to work with abutters to put the Joanna Drive roadway through to Maple Street. Also send a letter to the Board of Selectmen explaining the problem that the Board has. Copy the Town Engineer, Conservation Commission, and Mrs. Arnold (a Foxboro abutter). (Caponigro - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Planning Board Minutes April'29; 11992 Page _7_ Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, suggested that the Board send out the letters. Mr.' Burke suggested that Town Counsel be present during discussions, if it comes to the point that rescission is ,considered. 9. Form A (ANR) Plans Necco Realty Trust - Necco MOTION: To sign. (Flynn- Caponigro) - 10. Adjournment - 11:15 P.M. Clerk's Signature ' Road All in favor. PASSES. Date of 1pproval