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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Min_11301994PLANNING BOARD MINUTES q}10 P1`? �? NOVEMBER 30, 1994 PRESENT: Chairman McClanahan, Clerk Sullivan PLANNERS: Bonda, Flynn, French, Trombetta Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Public Hearing - Winslow Estates Definitive Subdivision The clerk read the legal advertisement. Michael Trowbridge, Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates, representing the applicants, said the site had nine lots and 630 feet of roadway bounded by wetlands. The applicant plans to extend the East Street sewer into the subdivision, which will have two drainage areas. The plan shows two oil /water separators, but Mr. Trowbridge is requesting a waiver to eliminate one. Board Comments Planner Trombetta inquired about the access for lots 1 and 2. Mr. Trowbridge explained their access would be from East Street. Planner Flynn asked whether the lots met lot width requirements. Mr. Trowbridge said he wasn't sure but would be able to shift lot lines if necessary to meet the requirement. The clerk read the department head comments. Mr. Trowbridge told Clerk Sullivan groundwater in the area around the infiltrator is about two feet and the! detention basin is about 3 1/2 feet above the drainage basin. He plans to request a waiver for the drainage area fencing, which he proposes to screen with pines. Clerk Sullivan inquired about the wetland line. Mr. Trowbridge said the Conservation Commission had not verified the wetland line and he planned to ask for a six -week extension in order to address the board and department head comments and to go to Conservation. Planner French asked if drainage calculations had been done for the pipe in the street. Mr. Trowbridge said they had not, because they would not be increasing the flow offsite. Planner French pointed out the street and the lots are at the same level and was concerned if the existing pipe is not adequate, lots may be flooded. Mr. Trowbridge told the board the sewer would go to the pump station in Mill Street, where there is already a stub for the subdivision. Mr. Burke suggested Mr. Trowbridge compare his figures for the distance to groundwater in the infiltrators and detention basins with the health agent's groundwater adjustments. Public Comment Colin Cauldwell - 842 East Street said the site had been a noise buffer and asked if the board could require dense plantings. He was concerned about wetlands, as he has seen standing water on the site. Mr. Trowbridge said he would reshape the detention basin to stay away from the existing buffer. He suggested a waiver on the oil /water separator could offset the cost of plantings of large trees. Planner Flynn reminded Mr. Trowbridge they had discussed a residential compound on the site. He responded he had discussed it and decided it wouldn't be worth the money it would cost to permit. Joyce Miller - Shannon Lane has problems with flooding and asked if there was any way to keep the drain away from the street and the groundwater away from the road. Mr. Trowbridge said that would be up to the builder. Mr. Burke said the flooding may be a function of the soils on Shannon Lane. Colin Cauldwell was concerned the owner of lot 2 wouldn't have access unless they crossed lot 1 or the stream. Motion: To continue the public hearing until February 1, 1995 at 7:30 P.M. with a corresponding extension of the time frame for the Planning Board's final action. (Sullivan - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES 3. Public Hearing - Smithfield Estates Definitive Subdivision The clerk read the legal advertisement. Michael Trowbridge, Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates, representing the applicant, said the definitive plan included eight lots. Public Comment Tony Bruno - Lantern Lane was concerned about whether the retention area would be fenced for safety. Mr. Trowbridge said the applicant would be requesting a waiver from the detention area fencing because it would be only two feet deep and have wide slopes. After discussion with his client, Mr. Trowbridge withdrew his request. Marty Greely - 354 Balcom Street asked if there were existing structures on lot 8. Mr. Trowbridge told him there were not. Roy DeGirolamo - 158 Gilbert Street said there should be more background from the Conservation Commission, considering the wetlands on the site. He also asked about the mess on the abutting lot and was told Mr. Smith was cleaning it up. The clerk read the department head comments. Board Comments Planner Trombetta asked about the former landfill on the site. Mr. Trowbridge said everything had been removed and screened, and the concrete there now will be crushed. Planner Flynn asked about the slope easement at the entrance. Mr. Trowbridge said the easement had existed on the deeds since 1979. Mr. Smith said he had spoken with the neighbors and wanted to offer them access onto Martha's Way. Planner Flynn asked what would happen with lot 9. Mr. Smith answered it may be combined with one of the others or given to the Attleboro Conservation Commission, but would not be developed. Clerk Sullivan inquired about test holes. Mr. Trowbridge answered they had been done in the detention area, and seven of the eight lots had perked for septic. Planner French asked if the trailers on site would be moved. Mr. Smith assured him they would be. Mr. Burke told the applicant it was important to preserve the integrity of the bank and the river, because the site is upstream of the Ash Property and should be protected. Planner Flynn mentioned the last time a plan for this site had come in, there were 32 lots and this plan was much better. Motion: To continue the public hearing until February 1, 1995 at 8:00 P.M. with a corresponding extension on the time frame for the Planning Board's final action. (Sullivan - Bonda) All in favor. PASSES 4. Correspondence 1. Memorandum from Bertram Cook, Inspector of Buildings RE: Cleveland Twist surplus material removal Motion: To send the building inspector a positive recommendation with the standard conditions, including the time of operation 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., requesting 48 hours notice prior to resumption of the work, giving the applicant 60 days to complete the work, requiring all excavated areas to be filled with clean gravel, and requiring the excavated material to be covered ( Sullvvan- French) All in favor. PASSES 2. Letters to James Vadala RE: Eastbrook Estates and Serena Way Estates - he has 14 days to complete the improvements. Motion: To find Mr. Vadala in default on Eastbrook Estates and start action to take the remaining bond money as soon as possible, contingent upon the 14 days passing with no response from Mr. Vadala, in order - that provisions may be made for the town to prepare the way for winter plowing, as time is of the essence. (Flynn - Bonda) All in favor. PASSES IN �:N Y �S Motion: To find Mr. Vadala in default on Serena Way n Estates and start action to take the remaining bond money as soon as possible, contingent upon the 14 days passing with no response from Mr. Vadala, in order that provisions may be made for the town to prepare the way for winter plowing, as time is of the essence. ' (Flynn - Sullivan) All in favor. ::PASSES 3. Letter from Dan Clifford to James Vadala RE: Echo Hills Dr 4. Letter from Board of Selectmen to Marydee Flynn RE: reappointment 5. Memo from Shaun Burke RE: proposed zoning amendment Motion: To amend Section 4.3.3, Landscaping and Screening (Sullivan- Trombetta) All in favor., :PASSES 6. Memo from Tracy Pereira RE: Board of .Selectmen schedule 7. ZBA appeal of Carole Clemmey RE: soccer bubble Motion: To uphold the building inspector's interpretation of the zoning by -law Section 4.3.2 (Sullivan- Flynn) All in favor. "PASSES 8. Minutes November 16, 1994 Planner Flynn asked that in 4., the fact that lighting and screening were discussed at the public hearing be added.' Motion: To approve the minutes as amended (French- Flynn) Five in favor. One abstention. PASSES 9. "Letter RE: dismissal of Vadala vs. Town of Mansfield 10. ZBA application for variance - Ciolti -South Main Street Motion: To send the ZBA a negative recommendation because the proposed use derogates extremely from the intent of the zoning by -law in its intensity. (Flynn- French) All in favor PASSES 11. Letter from Paul Folkman RE: Stearns Hi11"sdewalks 12. Memo from Bill Williams RE: budget sessions 13. Letter from John Mahoney RE: request for refund of filing fee Back Bay Circle Motion: To return $2,980 that had been overpaid in the 1994 filing of the plan (Sullivan-French) All in favor.'PASSES 14. Memo from Dan Clifford RE: partial release of bond Carlton Estates Motion: To release the recommended amount (Flynn - Bonda) All in favor. PASSES 15. Memo from Dan Clifford RE: -partial release 16 of bond Stearns Hill Estates J Phase A Motion: To release the recommended amount (Flynn - Bonda) All in favor. PASSES Memo from Dan Clifford RE: partial release of bond Sturbridge Estates Motion: To release the recommended amount (French - Trombetta) All in favor. PASSES 17. Memo from Shaun Burke RE: Train Station Parking The board was able to reach consensus on several points, including that it was not in favor of the MBTA buying the Cleveland Twist Drill site for parking because of the potential impact to the town from safety and traffic points of view; that the town should independently pursue resident only parking to alleviate some of the existing problems; that regardless of expansion, the MBTA should explore alternate means of access and egress from the train station; that consideration be given to using Mansfield Ave for resident parking; and that intermediate steps, such as restriping and directional signs, should be implemented. Mr. Burke will draft a letter incorporating all of the above and send it to the board for comment. 5. Around the Table Mr. Burke asked the board to think about where they were and where they were going with the work plan and whether he was going in the right direction. Planner French said he would like to finish the discussion of Subdivision Rules and Regulations. The board will hold a workshop on January 11, 1995 at 7:30 P.M. Clerk Sullivan suggested a site walk (tentatively) for Saturday, December 17, 1994. Planner Flynn asked Mr. Burke if he could get information about impact fees. Mr. Burke responded that he could, but that impact fees were still not allowed. Adjournment Motion: To adjourn at 11:15 P.M. (Sullivan = Bonda) All in favor. PASSES Date of next meeting: December 14, 1994 at 7:30 P.M. gnature of Clerk Date of App oval