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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Min_221994PLANNING BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1994 PRESENT: Chairman Madan, Clerk McClanahan PLANNERS: Annino, Bonds, Flynn, Sullivan Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Joint meeting with Norton Planning Board Norton Planning Board members Norton Town Planner Sharon Wason so � s Ms. Wason told the boards there are approximately 400 acres of Great Woods land in Norton, mostly commercially zoned and owned by three private concerns. She was unsure how much is wetlands, but said the Conservation Director estimated 50 percent wetlands. Mr. Burke said the boards should concentrate on working out compatible zoning in areas of shared concerns and passed out an outline of suggested topices prepared by Steve Smith. Chairman Madan said his main concern is traffic; Route 140 is currently not sufficient to handle the traffic flow. Ms. Wason agreed, saying something should be done before a huge store comes to the area and traffic becomes worse. The Norton board is working on a proposal similar to the Commercial Cluster concept and is checking with SRPEDD about the feasibility of projects in that area. Planner Sullivan said the concept looked good but he was concerned about the procedure. He requested something be added to the goals list addressing a minimal impact on wetlands and aquifers. Public Comment Anne Marie Kurko, Norton resident and business owner, said she can see the traffic problems where she lives, on the town line. She was concerned 'the problems would be much worse if the empty 400 acres were developed and said she supported uses which would produce low traffic volumes. Marilyn Powers, Mansfield resident and Conservation Commission member, asked what approach the boards planned to take when studying tax benefits to the towns. Mr. Burke said they had not discussed approach yet. Planner Flynn said the boards would have to work together on this since whatever happens with the area will have huge impacts on both towns. She requested proof that adding new ramps would actually help the traffic problem. Planner Kelley invited the Mansfield Planning Board to a Norton Planning Board meeting on Tuesday, March 22, 1994 to continue the discussion. Motion: To attend the Norton Planning Board meeting of March 22. (McClanahan - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 3. Public Hearing - Special Permit City of Attleboro Wading River Pumping Station Planner Flynn left the meeting at this point. Mr. Burke informed those present that he is a resident of Attleboro and offered to step down during the public hearing. After the reading of the public hearing legal notice and department head comments, the engineer representing Attleboro, Robert Stoops, from Camp, Dresser and McKee, gave a presentation on the facility. He explained that residents of Mansfield, Attleboro and North Attleboro use water from the facility, and because of new drinking water regulations, the city has to change what the facility does. He said Attleboro plans to have the plant on line by the summer of 1995. The project involves building a chlorine contact tank, which will control storage and delivery to meet the new code requirements. The plan is to bring in new electric systems, new pumps, to replace the roof, paint the existing building, install exhaust fans and replace broken windows, improve the grading, add plantings, a security fence, lighting and a locked gate to reduce dumping and vandalism. The vacuum system currently used in the wells will be replaced with underground tanks, lead pipes will be replaced, monitoring pipes will be installed, and access roads will be necessary for the maintenance of the tanks. The plant will be unmanned, but will have restrooms. The existing cesspool will be replaced with a tank with no outlet, something the state is allowing because Attleboro will be pumping the cesspool periodically. Mr. Stoops explained the city wants to minimize the impacts on the floodplain, and since the site is very flat and above the 100 -year floodplain, minimal fill will be needed. He said the chemical and storage facilities have containment berms around them. The chlorine contact tank will be 80 feet in diameter and 22 feet tall. Bob Swanson, Town Engineer had been concerned about storm runoff, and Mr. Stoops explained they would be increasing the impervious areas and plantings to decrease runoff problems. Public Comment Brendan Fay, 148 Jewell Street, asked how much water is pumped now, and how that will increase with the new facility. Mr. Stoops replied that there are currently two systems, a vacuum, which does three to three and one half mgd, and a pump system, which does 2.8 mgd. The vacuum will be replaced by two 1.5 mgd pumps. The overall withdrawal will not change, since the facility is permitted for 2.9 mgd. Mr. Fay also asked about the state of the dam, and Mr. Stoops said the dam is not involved in the current project. Leonard Flynn, 102 Jewell Street, said he was concerned there was no one representing the City of Attleboro at the public hearing. He said he agreed the dam needs to be repaired. Mr. Flynn said when the pumps are replaced, the capacity could be increased. Mr. Stoops said the DEP permit for the project ( is for 2.9 mgd maximum, and that the average right now is approximately 1.6 mgd. Mr. Flynn suggested the Planning Board go look at the site because there are problems with the project not shown on the plan. He also said the City of Attleboro had been using the site as a dumping ground, though that seemed to have stopped, and that there were other dams owned by Attleboro that were in need of repair. Board Member Comment Planner Annino said he would like to see a locus, the size of the buildings, noise figures and alarm, lighting, paving and sign plans. Clerk McClanahan asked about the reconstruction of Balcom Street and the color of the tank. Chairman Madan asked about the size of the tank and if it had secondary containment. He also inquired about the potential odor. Planner Sullivan asked about flood storage, a security fence, emergency generators and requested a summary of pumping data over the past year. ( Planner Bonda asked about the current noise level and the distance of the pumping station to the nearest house. Mr. Stoops was able to answer some of the board's questions. 4 5. Those he was not will be addressed in a memo to be sent as soon as possible. Mr. Burke asked about the possibility of moving the driveway. Mr. Stoops replied that it would be hard to maintain the turning radius for trucks if that were to be done. Mr. Burke also asked what the average travel per day would be. Mr. Stoops replied there would be five or six trips per day plus delivery once a month for each of the four chemicals to be used at the facility. There will also be a pumper truck in every six months. Mr. Burke requested more screening around the tank to reduce visibility. Motion: To continue the public hearing to Wednesday, February 16, 1994 at 8:15 P.M. (Sullivan- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. Correspondence 1. Letter from Douglas Annino, Annino Associates, to Joseph Pasquale, Board of Selectmen Chairman, RE: Town Hall relocation. 2. Letter from Douglas Annino to Joseph Pasquale RE: John Berry School. 3. Letter from Harry Blackie RE: billing. Motion: To send a letter to the Board of Selectmen inquiring what is to be done about the apparent double billing problem. (Flynn - Bonda) All in favor. PASSES. 4. Memo from William F. Williams, Town Manager, to Bob Swanson, Town Engineer, RE: water. (cc: Planning Board) 5. Letter from Rich Feeley, Municipal Building Committee Chairman to Head Start RE. Roland Green School. (cc: Planning Board) 6. Letter from Rich Feeley RE: John Berry School. 7. Planning Board warrant articles. 8. Letter from Harry Blackie RE: Bay Brook Farm. Motion: To send Mr. Blackie a letter on the above. ( Annino- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. Around the Table Planner Bonda suggested doing a site walk of the Attleboro Pumping Station site. Planner Flynn requested copies of the EOCD letter f r the board members. Planner Annino asked what was happening with Dr. Mendez' office and asked Mr. Burke to send the doctor and the building inspector letters on this matter. Motion: To send the building inspector a letter asking to see the plan prior to his issuing a permanent certificate of occupancy. (Annino- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To send the architect for the above referenced project a letter as well. (Annino - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Planner Flynn suggested site plan review be put on the board's work list. Planner Sullivan requested the post office be put on the agenda. 6. Public Discussion Marilyn Powers, Conservation Commission Chairman, told the board ConCom was planning a field walk of the Attleboro Pumping Station on Saturday, February 12, 1994 at 7:30 A.M. 7. Adjournment Motion: To adjourn at 10:10 P.M. (McClanahan - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. Date of next meeting: Wednesday, February 16, 1994 at 7:30 P.M. Signatu e of Clerk Date of Approval