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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Min_621993PLANNING BOARD MINUTES June 2, 1993 Present: Chairman Madan, Acting Clerk Cadden Planners: Annino, Caponigro*, Flynn, Sullivan Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. MOTION: Planner Cadden to be Acting Clerk. (Flynn - Sullivan) 2. 7:30 P.M. - Presentation of No. Main Street /Chauncy Street Intersection Improvements Robert Swanson, DPW Director /Town Engineer, and David Archard, Assistant Town Engineer, were both present for the presentation. Robert Swanson introduced Mike McNally of Beta Engineering, consultant for this project, who presented the proposed intersection improvements. The intersection will be fully signalized with pedestrian signals, islands will be enlarged, the common will be pulled back, and parking in front of the common will be eliminated. Planner Caponigro entered the meeting. Board Comments: Planner Sullivan asked if a "bump out" is proposed at Crocker Street and if pedestrian signals are proposed. Acting Clerk Cadden asked when Crocker Street went back to the original two -way street rather than the proposed one -way street. Planner Flynn asked how much land would be taken from the islands containing plantings and if a left turn onto Thompson Street would still be permitted. Chairman Madan asked if there is a mechanism to allow coordination of the traffic lights along Route 106 sometime in the future. Presentation of School Street /West Street /Copeland Avenue Intersection Improvements Mike McNally presented improvements to be made to the School Street /West Street /Copeland Avenue intersection. 'i A twelve hour traffic 'count had been conducted at this intersection. The intersection met two of the eleven criteria which warrant signalization of intersections. If an intersection meets =only, one of ,the. criteria, signals are warranted. The intersection is proposed to be made narrower and the islands eliminated to allow for a more organized traffic flow. Sidewalks will be concrete with a handicapped ramp on the corner. Planner Cadden expressed concern of whether or not the proposed improvements are actually needed and disagreed with the need for traffic signals. Chairman Madan stated that he feels that it is a very, confusing intersection, especially for people unfamiliar with the area. Planner Flynn asked who would be paying for the project, how the changes came about, and stated that another project may be needed more than these intersection improvements. Bob Swanson stated that there is not enough money for bigger projects, such as repairing town bridges. Planner Caponigro stated that he feels that the traffic lights will improve the intersection. Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, questioned the site distance of upcoming traffic to the traffic signals. No. Main Street /Chauncy Street Intersection NOTION: To support. ( Cadden- Sullivan) All in favor. PASSES. Copeland Avenue /School Street /West Street Intersection MOTION: To support the project. ( Caponigro- Madan) (3 -2) Acting Clerk Cadden and Planner Flynn opposed. PASSES. Ware Street.Sidewalks Discussion Robert Swanson stated that sidewalks are proposed on the west side of Ware Street from the Jordan Jackson School up Ware Street, around past Branch Street, up to Windchime Drive. Mr. Swanson stated that the Board of Selectmen have directed him to put together a letter to be sent out to residents of the west side of Ware Street to find out if they would be willing to give the Town easements on their property for the sidewalk and construction of same. Mr. Swanson also stated 2 that no betterments are planned for this project; it will be funded with Chapter 90 funds. The - Planning Board Commented On /Asked ,.Questions Regarding: time frame for the project, time frame for sending out letters to, residents, length of sidewalk proposed for private property, estimated project cost, curbing type, sidewalk width, eminent domain taking, and liability of homeowners granting the easements. Two residents of Ware Street were also present during this discussion. Both residents were in favor of the project and asked if there is anything they can do to help. Chairman Madan stated that he feels a Town Meeting vote will be required in order to accept the easements for the sidewalks and suggested that the Ware Street residents file for a Town Meeting vote. Marilyn Powers asked if any consideration had been given to extending the sidewalks from Branch Street to Fieldstone Drive to Ware Street, MOTION: To support the project to construct sidewalks on Ware Street. (Flynn- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. Following the above motion there was discussion of sending the letters out to the Ware Street residents and inviting them to a meeting with Planning Board and Board of Selectmen to discuss the project. 3. 8:30 P.M. - Appletree Estates Continued Public Hearing Request from the applicant to continue the public hearing. MOTION: To continue the hearing to July 7, 1993 at 8:30 P.M. All in favor. PASSES. 4. Zone II Study Discussion Present for this discussion other than the Planning Director and Planning Board Members were: William Williams, Town Manager Richard Lewis, Environmental and Conservation Planner Robert Swanson, DPW Director /Town Engineer David Archard, Assistant Town Engineer Selectmen: Joseph Pasquale Ralph Penney Dianne Royle Amos Robinson Doug Ronald 3 Conservation Commissioners: Greg Cauldwell Marilyn Powers Kdtk f _Weidnery Robert Swanson, Town Engineer /DPW Director, gave a brief summary of the Zone II Study conducted by Anderson- Nichols and introduced Ed Dunn, Chief Environmental Engineer for Anderson Nichols. Ed Dunn introduced Chris Gilbridge, hydrogeoligist/ geologist. Chris Gilbridge summarized the project development. Questions asked and comments made during the discussion were regarding: uses allowed in a Zone II, current Zone II areas in Mansfield, procedure to expand a Zone II, definition of a Zone II, accuracy and defensibility of boundaries, Mansfield's well types, if a variance from Title 5 would be required in the Zone II, relationship of Attleboro's Zone II to Mansfield's, potential aquifer for a new well, what the Town will have to do once the Zone II is approved, usability of wells as samples to determine water protection areas, if the Town will have sufficient water capacity to support the additional developments, and working with adjacent Towns with the Zone II areas. Discussion of the cause of a high iron content in water and the deterioration of wells. 5. Correspondence Request from East Coast Development and recommendation from Dan Clifford, Subdivision Inspector, to release $4,000 for the Katherine Court subdivision MOTION: To release the above amount. (Caponigro- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Memo from Dan Clifford, Subdivision Inspector, to Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, recommending surety be set at $25,890 for the Piasecki Farm subdivision MOTION: To accept. (Flynn- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. Form J Release for Piasecki Farm Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 MOTION: To sign. (Cadden- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. George Fram Estates - Form J for Lot 21B 4 MOTION: To release conditioned upon Special Town Counsel holding the release from covenant in escrow until he receives ;$40,000 as required by the Bird Road Agreement. (Caponigro- Flynn) (5 -0 -1) Chairman Madan abstains. PASSES. Memorandum from the Board of Selectmen with attached letter from Linda Sohn regarding building homes on Form A lots near Kozy Kennels A concensus was to have the Planning Director send a letter to the Board of Selectmen regarding building homes on lots near Kozy Kennels Letter from SRPEDD to the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs regarding the ENF for Super Stop & Shop in Mansfield Letter from Keith Properties to Richard Lewis, Environmental and Conservation Planner, regarding easements for construction of a detention area and culverts for the Mansfield Meadows apartment complex Letter from Ralph Penney to the Selectmen, Town Manager, and Planning Director regarding 297 -301 No. Main Street MOTION: To send a letter to the Board of Selectmen supporting their efforts to have DEP require the owner of 297- 301 No. Main Street to implement a public involvement program. (Caponigro - Cadden) All in favor. PASSES. Research done by Kate Viens, Historical Commission Chairman, regarding the Chauncy /Walnut Street neighborhood MOTION: To forward the document to MEPA. (Sullivan - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from Volterra, Goldberg & Mangiaratti to David T. Gay, Esq., regarding the Elms subdivision No. Attleboro Public Hearing Notice Letter from EOCD Re: Job Posting Mansfield Train Station Advisory Committee Meeting Notice 6/3/93 at 2:00 P.M. Ads for Books Landlines Pamphlet regarding Churches and Church Membership Seminar: Total Quality Government: How to Apply Deming's Principles in the Public Sector Inform Newsletter Easton Hearing Notice One -Day Seminar: The Basics of Facilities Compliance Under the ADA Letter from Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Department No. Attleboro Hearing Notice SRPEDD - Announcement of the Public Participation Process for the Development of a Regional Transportation Plan 5 Landscape Architecture Bookstore Summer 1993 Preservation Advocate OECD Recent Publications Building Construction for the;Month of May 1993 SRPEDD Survey of Planning Board Fees Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing Notice 6. Minutes of March 31, April 7, & April 21, 1993 MOTION: To approve. (Flynn- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. 7. Form A (ANR) Plans Exclusive Realty Trust - East Street Letter from Dennis Baker, Trustee, Exclusive Realty Trust, stating the he would like to withdraw the plan and requesting a waiver of the filing fee should the plan be resubmitted MOTION: To accept the withdrawal of the plan and grant a waiver of the fee if it is resubmitted. (Caponigro - Cadden) All in favor. PASSES. Allen Willis - Willow Street MOTION. To sign. (Caponigro - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 8. Executive Session to Discuss Litigation MOTION: To go into executive session to discuss litigation. Planner Annino - Aye. Planner Sullivan - Aye. Acting Clerk Cadden - Aye. Planner Flynn - Aye. Planner Caponigro - Aye. Chairman Madan - Aye. (See Page 6a for Executive Session Minutes) 9. MOTION: To proceed to trial on June 17, 1993. (Annino - Cadden) (5 -0 -1) Planner Sullivan Abstains PASSES. 10. Adj =g4tur P.M. C Date of Approval 0