HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Min_331993PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES
March 3, 1993
Present: Chairman Madan, Acting Clerk Annino
Planners: Caponigro, Flynn, McClanahan*, Sullivan
1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M.
MOTION: Planner Annino to act as Clerk.
(Flynn - Annino) All in favor. PASSES.
2. 7:30 P.M. , Discussion with South Park Lane Residents
An East Coast Development representative was not present
to discuss solutions to the South Park Lane drainage
problems with the residents.
MOTION: To request Herb Fuller, his engineer, and the
Town Engineer meet with the Planning Board on
March 17, 1993 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss solutions
to the South Park Lane drainage problems; also,
in the letter to .Herb Fuller, express the
Board's displeasure with his not having a
representative of East Coast Development at
tonight's Planning Board meeting and request
that he bring as -built plans for the lots within
Deerfield Village to the meeting.
( Caponigro- Annino) All in favor . PASSES.
3. 8:00 P.M. - Route 140/495 Preliminary Plan Discussion
Applicant: Vazza Associates
Acting Clerk Annino read a letter to the Planning Board
from Paul L. Feldman, followed by Department Head
comments.
James O'Hare, representative of Vazza Associates, and a
representative of BSC Engineering, presented the
preliminary plan to the Planning Board.
The applicant is proposing to subdivide one industrial
parcel into two lots, construct an eight hundred foot
long cul -de -sac with a sixty -foot wide right -of -way,
forty feet of which would be paved.
Board Comments:
Planner Sullivan asked the applicant if they have any
discussions with the Conservation Commission, if they
envision any waiver requests, and why the proposed
roadway is not lined up with Reservoir Street. Planner.
Sullivan also expessed concern of using the detention
basin as a replication area.
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roadway is not lined up with Reservoir Street. Planner
Sullivan also expessed concern of using the detention
basin as a replication area.
The applicant's representatives responded that they have
not spoken with Conservation, they do not envision any
wavier requests at this point, and that the proposed
roadway is not lined up with Reservoir Street because of
the proximity to the Route 495 off -ramp.
Planner Annino stated that the applicant will need a
street off -set waiver, that he is concerned with the
proximity of the proposed roadway to the Route 495 off -
ramp, he is concerned with stabilization of the slopes,
and an indepth traffic study should be included in the
E.I.S, engineered drawings of the bridge will be
required, questioned the depth of the detention area,
curb cut detail will be required, street tree, as well as
all other details, will be required, should the applicant
file a definitive plan.
The applicant's engineer responded to Planner Annino that
the slopes off the roadway are 2:1; geogrid has been used
in other projects to stabilize the slopes, the depth of
the detention basin is approximately four feet.
Planner Annino read a memorandum from the Conservation
Agent to the Planning Board regarding the site.
Chairman Madan questioned access to the proposed roadway
off of Route 140 and stated he is concerned that a street
off -set waiver will be required.
The applicant's engineer showed Chairman Madan where the
proposed roadway access would be.
Planner McClanahan questioned what would be happening to
the site when Route 495 is widened.
Director of Planning and Development, Shaun Burke,
expressed concern of the traffic in the area, especially
during the summer, and stated that he would like to see
both the existing and proposed conditions of Route 140 on
the plans, and that he is concerned with the proximity
of the proposed roadway to the Route 495 off-ramp.
MOTION: To deny the preliminary subdivision plan with
all comments stated tonight to be addressed in
the definitive filing, as well as all
requirements for a definitive plan stated within
the Rules and Regulations Governing the
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8:35 P.M. - Bay Brook Farm - Special Permit Public
Hearing
Acting Clerk Annino read the public hearing notice.
Harry Blackey, representative of the applicant, New
England Investment Group Trust, gave a brief overview of
the parcel of land informing the Board and the public
that they have a traditional subdivision plan drawn up
for the same site. The wetlands have been established in
the cluster development with the Conservation Commission.
Tim Jordan, the applicant's land planner, gave a
Presentation of the current conditions of the site, as
well as the proposed conditions. The applicant is
proposing a forty -two lot cluster development, which
would contain a spine road with smaller one -way roadways
off of the spine road servicing house lots. One wetlands
crossing is proposed; the lot sizes average 20,000 square
feet; 52% of the site is proposed as open space; one
access point is proposed. Mr. Jordan also presented the
proposed entrance landscaping plan, as well as their
street tree proposal.
Ralph Maloon of Rim Engineering explained the site
drainage system.
Department Head comments were read.
Public Comments:
Lee Day, 99 Branch Street, concern of drainage from site.
George Giles, 59 Branch Street, concern of drainage from
site.
Bob Armstrong, 134 Branch Street, water /drainage
concerns.
Joe Gonsalves, 137 Branch Street, fence at entrance,
swale between properties, concerned of foot path to
school through site.
Dennis Lynch, 110 Branch Street, concerned of increased
traffic on Branch Street.
Janet Byrne, 110 Branch Street, concern of increased
traffic on Branch Street.
Linnea Gonsalves, 155 East Street, would like a road to
connect to her property from the subdivision.
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Linia Gonsalves, 155 East Street, would like a road to
connect to her property from the subdivision.
Wendy St. Aubin, 69 Branch Street, concern of increased
traffic on Branch Street, drainage shed onto school
property, concerned of pond in residential area without a
fence.
Dennis Lynch, 110 Branch Street, further development of
open space.
Harry Blackie explained the homeowners' association
document states that there will be no further development
of the open space.
*Planner Annino left the meeting at this time.
Doris Dennis, 40 Branch Street, questioned the value of
the houses to be built.
Robert Carol, 145 East Street, questioned the ownership
of the property, expressed concern of the trail to the
school, a fence around the pond, elevation of overflow
pipe, and square footage of lots.
George Giles, 59 Branch Street, expressed concern of one
access to site and proposed house square footage.
Wendy St. Aubin, 69 Branch Street, traffic generated by
site, site distance at entrance roadway, stop sign at
entrance, sufficiency of bond amount, construction time
limit.
Dennis Lynch, 110 Branch Street, public vs. private
roadway.
Board Comments:
Planner Flynn questioned the curbing types throughout the
site, school location relative to site, pathway material,
entrance to path, soil types on site, width of swales.
Planner Flynn also stated that a notation stating no
further subdivision of the lots should be placed on the
plan, as well as in the documents.
MOTION: To continue the public hearing on March 31, 1993,
at 8:30 P.M.
(Sullivan - McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES.
*Planner McClanahan left the meeting.
MOTION: Planner Sullivan to act as Clerk.
(Flynn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES.
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5. Discussion with Louis Cerrone, Attorney for James
Vadalla, regarding the Serena Way Subdivision
Both Attorney Louis Cerrone and James Vadalla III were
present for this discussion. Occupancy permits had been
requested prior to installation of street lights and fire
alarms, which is in violation of the original approval.
The Planning Board had sent James Vadalla a letter dated
February 18, 1993, finding him in default of the original
approval of the Serena Way Estates subdivision and giving
him fourteen (14) days to comply. The February 18, 1993
letter stated that the Board would begin proceeding to
recover the passbook and complete the entire subdivision
should he not be in compliance within the fourteen day
time frame.
Apparently, the above work has not been completed as
required by the Planning Board. Attorney Cerrone
requested a fourteen (14) day extension of the Planning
Board's completion date.
MOTION: To grant a fourteen.(14) day extension.
(Caponigro - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
6. Correspondence
MOTION: To send Tracy Blackader, Administrative
Secretary, a letter stating that she did a good
job while the Planning Director was out sick.
(Caponigro - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
Memorandum from Dan Clifford, Subdivision Inspector, to
Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development,
recommending the bond amount for Robyn Estates be set at
$19,000.
MOTION: To accept the above amount.
(Caponigro - Flynn) (3 -0 -1) Chairman Madan
Abstains. PASSES.
Memorandum from Dan Clifford, Subdivision Inspector, to
Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development,
recommending the Cabot Business Park surety be reduced
from $700,000 to $200,000
MOTION: To reduce the amount to $200,000.
(Caponigro- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
Invitation to Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and
Development, from the Low -Level Radioactive Waste
Management Board.to a Low -Level Radioactive Waste
Management Regulations public hearing
Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development,
informed the Board that he would be unable to attend the
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public hearing because a Capital Improvements meeting
had already been scheduled for the same night. A
concensus of the Board was to invite Michael Morizio to
attend as the Planning Board's representative.
Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, asked
the Planning Board, as requested by Amos Robinson, if
the four (4) trees planted on Mill Street by Bay State
Gas Company, as required by a Scenic Road permit, could
be moved and replanted on the East Mansfield common.
The Planning Board questioned the total number of trees
that the Bay State Gas Company was supposed to plant, as
both replacement trees and "penalty" trees and asked
that the matter be looked into.
Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development
left the meeting at this time.
Memorandum to the Board of Selectmen from the Planning
Department regarding an MBTA traffic plan
Memorandum to the Board of Selectmen from the Planning
Board regarding presentation of plans for the Plymouth
Street recreation project
Memorandum from William Williams, Town Manager, to the
Planning Board regarding presentation of the Plymouth
Street recreation project
A concensus of the Board was to request a presentation
of the plans at its March 17, 1993 meeting.
Letter from the Planning Board to Bert Cook, Inspector
of Buildings /Zoning Enforcement Officer, regarding
rescission of the Serena Way Estates Form J
Letter from the Planning Board to James Vadalla
regarding the Serena Way Estates subdivision
Letter from Louis Cerrone, James Vadalla's attorney,
regarding the Serena Way Estates subdivision
Memorandum to the Planning Board from Richard Lewis,
Environmental and Conservation Agent, regarding the
Great Woods Land Use Study
Memorandum from Richard Lewis, Environmental and
Conservation Agent, to Shaun Burke, Director of Planning
and Development, regarding the Great Woods Land Use
Study
Memorandum from Richard Lewis, Environmental and
Conservation Agent, to the Board of Selectmen regarding
Great Woods Land acquisition
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Letter from East Coast Development to Richard Lewis,
Environmental and Conservation Agent, regarding the
Deerfield Village subdivision
A concensus of the Board was to check with the
Conservation Commission to see if a Certificate of
Compliance had been given for South Park Lane
Zoning Board of Appeals Recommendations:
Beatty - Shiloh Drive
MOTION: To send a negative recommendation to the Zoning
Board of Appeals.
(Flynn - Sullivan) (2 -0 -2)
Motel 6 - Forbes Boulevard
MOTION: To send a positive recommendation to the Zoning
Board of Appeals.
(Sullivan - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
Minutes of February 10 and 17, 1993
MOTION: To approve the above minutes.
(Flynn- Sullivan) All in favor. PASSES.
1 8. Adjournment - 11:10 P.M.
`Clc�rk's Signature
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Date of Approval