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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Min_7211993n PLANNING BOARD MINUTES `' JULY 21, 1993 V PRESENT: Chairman Madan, Acting Clerk Annino PLANNERS: Cadden, Caponigro, Flynn, McClanahan', Sullivan Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. MOTION: Planner Amino to be Acting Clerk. (Caponigro - Flynn) All in Favor. PASSES. 2. Correspondence Memorandum to the Planning Board and to Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, from Bob Swanson, DPW Director /Town Engineer, requesting the Planning Board's input on reconstruction of the Williams Street Bridge MOTION_ To recommend that the bridge be reconstructed in its present footprint, If Williams Street is realigned along with the reconstruction of the bridge, it may result in an increase in speed and create a dangerous situation. Also, if the bridge is reloca -ted and Williams Street is widened and straightened, a change to the rural character of the neighborhood may occur. (Cadden - Flynn) (5--1) Chairman Madan Opposed. PASSES. Planner Sullivan entered the meeting before the above vote was taken. Request from East Coast Development and recommendation from Dan Clifford, Subdivision Inspector, to release $50,657 for the Deerfield Village subdivision MOTION: To release the above amount. (Flynn - Caponigro) All in Favor. PASSES. Request from East Coast Development and recommendation from Dan Clifford, Subdivision Inspector, to release $26,188 for the Alchemist Court subdivision MOTION: To release the above amount. (Flynn- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. Memorandum from Bob Swanson, DPW Director /Town Engineer, to the Planning Board requesting a update of the schedule for the Massapoag Estates developer to lower the elevation of Maple Street and repave it in the area of the subdivision MOTION: To strongly recommend that the Town not spend funds on roadway improvements in this area when the cost should be borne by the developer. ( Annino- Sullivan) All in favor. PASSES. Memorandum from Rate Viens, Historical Commission Chairman, to ( William Williams, Town Manager, regarding the Super Stop and Shop Site 'Planner McClanahan entered the meeting. Letter from Herb Fuller, East Coast Development, to Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, regarding Alchemist Court Release from the Flint's covenant for Mill Farm Estates for Lot 17 and covenant for Lot 17 in Jack Riccio's name MOTION: To release Lot 17 from the Flint's covenant and put it back under covenant in Jack Riccio's name. (McClanahan - Cadden) All in favor. PASSES. Letter. to William F. Williams, Town Manager, from Richard Gelerman, Special Town Counsel, regarding Bird Road Memorandum to Joe Pasquale, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, from Rich Feeley, Chairman, Municipal Building Committee, regarding the Selectmen's representative for the Municipal Building Feasibility Study Committee Letter to the Planning Board from Ralph Penney requesting he be notified when the Planning Board discusses the abandoning or closing of a portion of Old Maple Street Chairman Madan stated that he has been asked personally by Joseph Pasquale, Board of Selectmen Chairman, for the Board to discuss the issue of closing or abandoning a portion of Old Maple Street and that they give a recommendation on same. MOTION: To discuss the issue on August 18, 1993, at 8:00 P.M. (Annino - Sullivan) (6- 0)Chairman Madan Abstains. PASSES. 3. 8:00 - East Street Residential Compound Continued Public Hearing The Clerk read a letter from Lois MacAusland to the Planning Board. Michael Trowbridge of Hutchins- Trowbridge Associates presented revisions which have been made to the plan since the last public hearing. Board Comments: Planner Flynn asked what species are proposed for the street trees. ( Planner Annino asked if the landscaping planting material had been revised. Planner Cadden questioned why the driveway is labeled "Shady Brook Lane" when it is a driveway, not a street. Dennis Baker, applicant, stated that he had spoken with John Brunelle at the Post Office, and Mr. Brunelle suggested that he name the driveway for public safety reasons. Planner Sullivan asked which is going to be used hay bales or a siltation fence and suggested that both be used. Michael Trowbridge referenced a note on the plan regarding same. Planner Annino expressed concern over a paragraph in the Open Space Document regarding the limitations on construction within the open space. Planning Director Shaun Burke stated that he has reviewed changes made to the plans and documents since the last meeting. Planner Flynn asked if a note regarding proximity of kennels to the site has been placed on the plan. MOTION: To close the public hearing. (McClanahan - Cadden) All in favor. PASSES. Planner Cadden: I vote to support the special permit. I feel it meets the residential compound guidelines, and I think it will be beneficial to the Town, Planner Flynn: I am in favor of this project mainly because it meets the requirements of the Zoning By -Lao:. Planner Sullivan: T am in favor of the Special Permit. I think the applicants have tried to address the abutters' and Board's concerns in hot]) shifting the driveway away from and providing additional screening for the property located at 711 East Street, as well as by providing open space. Planner Annino: I am in favor of the special permit. I think the residential compound is a better use of the land than a traditional subdivision. Tt has leas of an impact on the Town than a typical subdivision. Also, attempts have been made to protect the abutting property owners. Clerk McClanahan: I am in favor of the special permit. I think it complies with the residential compound requirements in the Zoning By -Law and is a better setup than a conventional subdivision. Chairman Madan: I am in favor of the special permit, I think a residential compound is better for this site than a conventional subdivision. VOTE: 7 In Favor and 0 Opposed. MOTION: To approve the draft special permit decision as written by Shaun Development. (Annino-McClanahan) 4. Correspondence Continued Burke, Director of Planning and All in favor. PASSES. Memorandum to Joseph Pasquale, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, from William C. Madan, Chairman, Planning Board, regarding a letter the Planning Board received from Ralph Penney Memorandum from Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development, to Acting Police Chief Arthur O'Neil and Fire Chief Edward Sl -iney requesting comments on Old Maple Street Memorandum from Lt. Sarro to Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development, regarding Old Maple Street Memorandum to the Board of Assessors from the Planning Board requesting a joint meeting ENF for Erin's Centre Zoning Board of Appeals Statement of Facts Winifred and Michael Masino, 49 Fruit Street, GRANTED SRPEDD Regional Transportation Plan Landlines New England Economic Indicators Foxboro Public Hearing Notice No Attleboro Public Hearing Notice the Incinerator Project - Notice of Roundtable Discussion SEED Corporation Annual Report APA Magazine Letter from SRPEDD Re: Training Sessions for Recent changes to Title 5 of the State Environmental Code 5. Planning Board Minutes of May 26, 1993; June 14, 1993; and June 23, 1993 MOTION: To approve the above minutes. (McClanahan- -Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. 6. Discussion of a Draft Work Program for the Planning Board for FY1993 --1994 At this time, the Planning Board began to prioritize items stated within the work program. While discussing one of the issues in the work program, Great Woods Study Zoning, Chairman Madan suggested that the Planning Board hold a joint workshop with the Industrial Development Commission to discuss the recommendations of the land use consultant. This joint meeting would be held after the Planning Board holds a workshop. Planning Director Shaun Burke suggested that a workshop be held not only with the IDC but also with the Conservation Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Planner Sullivan stated that he thinks the Board should look at the Great Woods Study first than at revising the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. The Planning Board di- scussed revising its fee schedule. Chairman Madan stated that reviewing the Zone II study should be at the top of the Board's worklist. Planner Flynn stated that she feels a phased growth by--law should be reviewed. MOTION_ To put the following items at the top of the Planning Board's worklist: 1. Great Woods Study. 2. Zone II Study. 3. Subdivision Rules and Regulations. (Sullivan- McClanahan) All in favor, PASSES. Planner McClanahan .left the meeting at this time. 7. Around the Table Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, informed the Planning Board that the Board of Selectmen are holding a Small Cities Grant public hearing this evening. 8. Public Discussion Ken Parsons, Chairman of the Industrial Development Commission, stated that he would like to review the recommendations made by the Great Woods Land Use Study consultants and that he also would like to have a joint meeting ait `le lannin Board. 9. d ou rime - A. 1. r Clerk's Si g -p �- — —=---- Dat�- --fApproval t