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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Min_911993N PLANNING BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 1, 1993 i !IJ PRESENT: Chairman Madan, Clerk McClanahan' PLANNERS: Annino, Cadden, Caponigro, Flynn, Sullivan Shaun P. Burke - Director of Planning and Development 7:30 Meeting Called to Order Correspondence was read by Planner Cadden in the absence of Clerk McClanahan. MOTION. • To release $10,000 from the balance in the Pheasant Hollow account for drainage. UNANIMOUS MOTION: To release $9,935 from the balance in the Shamrock Estate account for roads. UNANIMOUS. Representatives from Massapoag Estates came to the Planning board to request permission to establish two temporary cul -de -sacs. Director Burke stated that work needs to be completed and a bond would have to be posted. The developers stated that they may pay the Town to do the work on Maple Street. It was discussed and decided that the subdivision was approved and met the regulations in 1986, however this is now 1993 and regulations have changed. lnne�quest�thatr��b5h�� MOTION: To schedule a modification hearing on September 29, 1993, for the changes in the Massapoag Estate Subdivision (Flynn - Caponigro) UNANIMOUS MOTION. • To schedule a modification hearing on September 29, 1993, for the changes in the Smith Estate Subdivision. (Flynn- Caponigro) UNANIMOUS 7:45 33 Suffolk Street - Site Plan Review The propose of this review was to make modification to parking. A request has been made to expand the parking area. Anew entrance would be created off West Street to relieve congestion of parking lot due to traffic trailer traffic. DEPARTMENT HEAD COMMENTS: No through Trucking is allowed on West Street The drive needs to be widened Additional lighting is required PLANNING BOARD MEETING SEPT. 1, 1993 PAGE 2 The asphalt needs to be sized for tracking - must go down to glacial til. The drainage needs to be rebuilt to take the load Conservation Commission - non determination Planner Cadden: Asked about the number of parking spaces, concerned if the widened radius would encourage track traffic onto West St.. Planner Caponigro: Had no questions at that time. Planner McClanahan: Had no questions at that time. Planner Sullivan: Asked if the leach fields need to be removed and rebuilt. Planner Flynn: Was concerned about the other departmental comments and possible track traffic onto West St. Chairman Madan: Concerned with the West Street track traffic. MOTION. • To give positive recommendation to the site plan for 33 Suffolk Street (amended to include) that the building inspector review the entrance radius. (McClanahan- Caponigro) UNANIMOUS. DISCUSSION WITH BOARD OF ASSESSORS Three members of the Board of Assessors came to the Planning Board Meeting to discuss their concerns. There are several areas of concerns for this board. The Assessors have received requests for abatements because of drainage easements, fence easements, retention and detention areas. The Planners discussed the possibility to make the lot larger as in the wetland's area to have a minimum build able lot size of 30,000 square feet. Cluster developments were also discussed as to the approach to tax the open space, presently it is taxed like back lands. The Flint owned property is an exception because they are under the forest act and are harvesting off their land. It was the feelnrg that the cluster lots would be more valuable because of the access to the open space in the area. Maybe an open space bylaw could be considered for Town Meeting. 9:00 Site Plan Review - West Street/Route 140 - Shaws Applicant: Karl Clemmey ( PLANNING BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 1, 1993, PAGE 3 Representatives from Shaw's presented a site plan to the Planning board for a proposed facility on the Corners of West and Norfolk Streets and Route 140. The location would be where the auto parts business is presently located. The topography of the lot is level and not well vegetated. The site has access to Town water and sewer. There will be 95,000 square feet of retail space and 513 parking spaces. The parking lot will be conventionally styled. The service drive would be in the rear and the trucks would be entering West Street and exit onto the Highway through Norfolk Street. DEPARTMENT HEAD COMMENTS: ENGINEERING AND WATER DEPARTMENT: concerned about the traffic volume, the street opening would have to be approved by the State. The location of the water needs to be shown. Are the fire hydrants within 500 linear feet. The drainage should support a 100 year storm. PLANNING DEPARTMENT: concerned about the limited access of Route 140, traffic flow, one way fire lane, open space, lighting and drainage under Route 140. Director Burke was concerned with the multiple uses on one lot. FIRE DEPARTMENT: wanted the fine alarm to be tied in under ground, wants to see the loop to Norfolk street. CONSERVATION COMMISSION: stated that they have already issued an Order of Conditions and Determination. They would like to see the storm water drain through the catch basins. The abutters wrote letters and had several areas of concern: The letters were read into the record and the following are highlights: 1. Several uses on one lot, would this be an additional use or the primary use of the lot. 2. John Intoska: questioned the 50 foot buffer zone on the driveway, he would like to see the plan amended to accommodate. 3. Richard Gordon 407 West Street, Wants record to show the proper ownership. 4. Residents of Walnut, So. Walnut and Casa Drive - concerned because there are no sidewalks, that their streets will become a cut through freeway, noise pollution. They stated that there are 70 Children and 3 handicapped children. The Board questioned the traffic study and would like to look at both proposed sites for Shaw's and Stop and Shop and would like to see improved conditions. PLANNING BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 1, 1993, PAGE 4 PLANNER FLYNN: Pass PLANNER CADDEN: concerned with the traffic, would like to know how many vehicle trips there would be per day, would this be a 24 hour store. PLANNER CAPONIGRO: felt that this was a better use of the lot, was concerned about the neighbors. PLANNER MCCLANAHAN: Will the milk transfer station traffic exit to Norfolk Street to Route 140 southbound. How tall will the trees be and will there be a sound barrier. CIIABZMAN MADAN: Why do you think you'll have less traffic than the proposed Stop & Shop. Can you move the driveway or make it smaller so that it does not have to cross the buffer zone. PLANNER SULLIVAN: For how many feet is the driveway in the buffer zone. Does the landscape provide year round screening. Will you put additional plantings to insure a denser screen. The lights shine on the abutter's property, will you be putting shields on the lights to deflect the light. The Board discussed the drainage of the site. It was mentioned that the surface presently is gravel and there should not be a great difference between the run -off now and the future paved area run off. The water shed plans need to be revised. PLANNER FLYNN: concerned with the traffic, where will the cars go and how many trips a day can we expect. There are a lot of uses for one lot. How deep is the retention area? 6?. DIRECTOR BURKE: When will the scope of the traffic study be completed? Will you get together with Stop & Shop through the E.O.E.A. Are there external dumpsters or compactors on site. Is the HVAC on the roof - will it be screened to reduce noise. Can the entrance be moved so there is less intrusion of the buffer zone. MOTION. • To give a positive recommendation to the sight plan for Erin's Centre, taking into account the Board's comments. A.) relocate the driveway so the buffer zone is 50 feet (f this is not feasible, request that additional plantings be made in that area). B.) install light shields on the westerly side adjacent to the residential area. (McClanahan- Cadden) MOTIONPASSED 4 -2 -0 (Cadden -Flynn opposed) PLANNING BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 1, 1993 PG.5 FORM A'S BRANCH STREET: (RESUBMITTED) MOTION. • To sign Form A on Mrs. York's parcel on Branch Street (Caponigro- Sullivan) UNANIMOUS McClanahan not present for the vote. N STEARNSVH.LS ESTATES: hill MOTION. • To table the signing on the Form A for Stearnsvzlle Estates for additional clarification. (Sullivan - McClanahan) UNANIMOUS STEARNS HILL SUBDIVISION: MOTION. • To table the signing on the Form A on the Stearns Hill Subdivision ( which was submitted to record ownership) for additional clarification. (McClanahan - Caponigro) UNANIMOUS ROUND THE TABLE The Board discussed putting an article on the warrant for a bylaw concerning the retention easement for the fall Town Meeting. The subject of establishing a permit fee for surplus material removal was discussed. It was noted that Foxboro does not have this fee. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 11:15 P.M. Ree�sspye /c/tfirlly submittc< Maureen R. Doherty Acting Secretary Accepted