HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Min_1051994PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
OCTOBER 5, 1994
PRESENT: Chairman McClanahan, Clerk Sullivan ;'! E L0
PLANNERS: Bonda, Flynn, French, Trombetta
Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Developm &MIOV -3 N112 :33
1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. t_L)
2. Correspondence
1. Memo from Dan Clifford RE: surety Tara Estates Phase II
Motion: To accept the bond amount
(Sullivan- French) All in favor. PASSES
2. Memo from Joan Cutillo RE: passbook received
for Tara Estates Phase II
3. -Form J Release Tara Estates Phase II
Motion: To sign the Form J
(Flynn - Bonda) All in favor. PASSES
4. Memorandum from Bertram Cook, Inspector of
Buildings, RE: surplus materials removal Cedar Ridge
Chairman McClanahan abstained from the discussion.
Planner Bonda she was concerned about the number of school
children in the area and suggested limiting the hours of
operation to 9 A.M. to 3 P.M.
Motion: To recommend the building inspector approve the
removal of 5,000 cubic yards of excess material in
a manner similar to previous removal projects,
with the exception that the hours of operation be
limited to 9 A.M, to 3 P.M. Monday through Friday.
(Sullivan - Flynn) Five in favor. One abstention. PASSES.
5. Letter from Paul Folkman RE: schedule for Cooper Road
6. Letter from Penney Engineering
7. Letter from Mass Land Trust conference thanking Mr.
Burke for his attendance
8. Signed agreement between Remus Realty Trust and the
Town of Mansfield
9. Minutes of September 21, 1994
Motion: To approve the minutes as written
(Flynn - Bonda)
Planner Flynn requested she be identified by name
as abstaining from the vote to extend the time
frame for completion of improvements to the
Plymouth Street subdivision.
Five in favor. One abstention. PASSES
10. Letter from Amos Robinson,
Chairman, Board of Selectmen to Doug Annino thanking him
for service on the Planning Board
11. Memo from William F. Williams RE: appointment of
Acting Chief Arthur O'Neill permanent Police Chief
12. Memo from Dan Clifford RE: Partial release of bond -
Vickery Estates
Motion: To release $6,674
(French- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES
13. Memo from Dan Clifford RE: Partial release of
( bond - Carlton Estates
Motion: To release $13,802.54
(French - Bonda) All in favor. PASSES
14. Memo from Dan Clifford RE: Partial release of
Bond B - Massapoag Estates
Motion: To release $2,000
(Flynn- French) All in favor. PASSES
15. Memo from Dan Clifford RE: Partial release
of Bond C - Massapoag Estates
Motion: To release $7,199.71
(Flynn- Bonda) All in favor. PASSES
16. Memo from Dan Clifford RE: Partial release of
Bond D - Massapoag Estates
Motion: To release $1,792.79
(Flynn - Trombetta) All in favor. PASSES
17. Form I Covenant - Cedar Ridge
Chairman McClanahan abstained from the discussion
Motion: To accept the Form I
( Bonda- Flynn) Five in favor. One abstention.
PASSES
3. Discussion with Ralph Maloon - Woodland Park Preliminary Plan
Mr. Maloon said he had been contacted by Karl Clemmey's
engineer about connecting Woodland Park with Mr. Clemmey's
preliminary subdivision, Woodlot Estates. Mr. Maloon found
the two parcels are separated by a third, owned by the Connors
and said he did not see the point in connecting the two.
Mr. Maloon showed the board the original preliminary plan and
a revised plan showing different road configurations and two
cul -de -sacs, and asked for input. Planner Trombetta preferred
the old plan. Planner Flynn liked the new plan but was
concerned with the cul -de -sac and the length and layout of the
roads. Planner Bonda agreed, saying she preferred the new
plan but had reservations. Clerk Sullivan said the new plan,
with looped water and sewer systems, would be better for the
town, and suggested the applicant consider open space.
Planner French was of the opinion the old plan may fit better
with the character of the existing neighborhood.
4. Discussion with Ralph Maloon - Classic Court Preliminary Plan
Mr. Maloon explained the plan had been approved as a
residential compound several years ago and not acted on. The
applicant refiled a seven -lot preliminary plan on the same
site with the road the same length and in the same position.
The applicant, Mr. MacDonald, said he would prefer to go back
to a five -lot residential compound. All of the board members
agreed to the concept of a compound.
5. Discussion of Street Acceptances
Paul Folkman told the board that Sturbridge Drive, one of the
roads he had petitioned for acceptance, was in a subdivision
with other, unfinished streets. He said he understood
acceptance would be contrary to the board's policy of
accepting streets only after all the streets in the
subdivision are completed. Mr. Folkman explained he is done
building on Sturbridge, so the street, if accepted, would not
be harmed by additional housing construction. The board also
discussed the drainage and groundwater problems on Weaver
Lane, part of the same subdivision as Sturbridge Drive. Mr.
Folkman told the board his soil scientist was reviewing the
problem and had not identified the exact cause. Based on this
fact and Planning Board policy, the board decided not to
recommend acceptance of Sturbridge Drive.
The board discussed Mr. Folkman's request for a road width
waiver if he were to connect his end of Cooper Road with Tara
Estates Phase II. Mr. Folkman said he was willing to connect
his road with Tara Estates in exchange for the road width
waiver. The board decided this would require a modification,
and Mr. Folkman said he would request a hearing.
Motion: Not to change the Planning Board's policy and not to
recommend Sturbridge Drive for acceptance as a public
way at Special Town Meeting.
(Sullivan- French) Five in favor. One opposed.
PASSES.
Mr. Burke told the board he, Dan Clifford and Bob Swanson had
inspected the eight streets up for acceptance and thought only
two, Tracy Circle and Sturbridge Drive, were unacceptable.
Motion: To recommend for acceptance as public ways Donovan
Lane, Barnboard Road, Megan's Way, Jefferson Road,
Longwood Circle and Rosewood Drive pending
satisfactory completion of all punch list items by
October 19, 1994.
(French - Sullivan) All in favor. PASSES.
Motion: To recommend Tracy Circle not be accepted as a public
way.
(Sullivan - Bonda) All in favor. PASSES
6. Form A (ANR) Plans
Estate of Darthea Williams - Hope Street - Four lots: two
buildable lots, one nonconforming lot and one lot to be
conveyed to Mahoney. Motion: To sign the Form A
(Sullivan - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES
7. Around the Table
Planner French suggested a Saturday site walk through several
subdivisions currently under construction, especially Mill
Farm Estates, where the open space lot is being clear cut.
S The board agreed to October 22, 1994.
9. Adjournment
Motion; To adjourn at 10:15 P.M.
(McClanahan - Sullivan) All in favor. PASSES
Date of next meeting: October 19, 1994 at 7:30 P.M.
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