HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Min_10161996PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
October 16, 1996
96 OCT 31 f H 2: 58
PRESENT: Clerk Sullivan; Planners Dolan, Flynn and Penney ... - ,-
Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development t ci, -, �- ct :J
MA. »r,t1HUSETTS
Motion: To appoint Mr. Dolan Acting Chairman until the arrival of Mr. French.
(Penney - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES
1. Meeting called to order at 7:40 p.m.
2. Correspondence
1. Minutes of October 2, 1996 -Mr. Penney requested that page 4, first paragraph,
be amended to read, "Mr. Penney responded that a convault system would be
indestructible and that the cost of an underground tank will be even greater if they
install it below groundwater."
Motion: To approve the minutes as amended. (Penney - Sullivan)
2 -0 -2 with Flynn and Sullivan abstaining because they were not
present for the entire meeting. The Board decided to hold the
minutes until the next meeting to be re -voted when there are
sufficient members present to obtain a majority vote.
2. Letter from Bodio Country Classics requesting partial release of surety with
recommendation from Dan Clifford.
Motion: To release the recommended amount of $25,187, leaving a balance of
$31,813. (Sullivan - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES
3. ZBA Application of Michael R. Carchedi for a variance from Section 4.2.1,
minimum frontage requirement, at 62 Creedon Street - Mr. Burke explained that
the request was for an exchange of frontage to remedy a driveway location
problem and suggested that it was an agreeable solution to the parties involved.
Motion: To send a positive recommendation to the ZBA.
(Sullivan- Penney) All in favor. PASSES
4. Copy of letter to Dr. Donald A. Nicoletti from Planning Board re underground
fuel storage tank at High School
5. Copy of letter to Alexander Skene from Shaun Burke re completion of Robyn
Lane
6. Copy of letter to Katherine Doherty, Executive Director of Taunton River Water-
shed Alliance in support of Capacity Building Grant application
7. Copy of letter to Karl Clemmey re board's action on request for clarification of
Zoning By -Law
8. Copy of letter to Herb Fuller re petition from Tara Estates residents re posting of
speed limits
9. Copy of memo from Lee Azinheira, Town Engineer, re relocation of easement on
Lot 16 of Tara Estates - Mr. Penney asked for an explanation of the memo. Mr.
Burke explained that the Town has a 50 foot water easement going through the
lot which they are requesting be moved. Moving the easement would be of
benefit to the Town, allowing us to loop the main. It was the consensus of the
Board that this was a good solution.
10. Copy of memo from Lee M. Azinheira re Keli Green profile revisions
11. Letter from Ralph Maloon re Weaver Lane - Mr. Burke reviewed the plan with
the Board, explaining that it would be revised again. Water is still seeping out
of the ground and it is possible that it might be a spring. The detail is also not
satisfactory and we are requesting two precast leaching catch basins.
12. Public Hearing Notice - Attleboro ZBA
13. Public Hearing Notice - Foxboro ZBA
14. Notice of Decision - Foxboro ZBA
15. Memo from SRPEDD re Internet opportunities
16. Notice of National League of Cities Exposition
17. New England Economic Indicators
18. Community Solutions Newsletter
19. Taunton Registry of Deeds Newsletter
20. Metrowest Center for Continuing Education seminar announcement
21. Citizen Planner Training Collaborative Fall Workshops
22. Mass. Association of Planning Directors meeting notice
23. SRPEDD Regional Review newsletter
24. Greensense newsletter
25. Joint Transportation Planning Group Agenda for 10/16/96 meeting
26. Build Boston Trade Show Notice
27. "Planning" magazine
28. Mass. Assn. of Planning Directors - notice of meetings
29. Planning Boards and ZBA Training Schedule Notice
30. SRPEDD - Invitation to breakfast meeting
31. Memo from Dan Clifford re partial release of surety - Massapoag Estates:
Motion: To release the requested amounts as follows:
Bond A - $11,455.55 leaving a balance of $17,023.55
Bond B - $24,143.27 and $1,709.88, leaving a balance of $21,457.67
Bond C - $411.18, leaving a balance of $3,448.42
Bond D - $29,440.11, leaving a balance of $50, 935.57
(Sullivan- Penney) All in favor. PASSES
32. Memo from Dan Clifford re further release of surety - Massapoag Estates:
Mr. Burke explained that this request would leave a 5% contingency and
that the extended deadline for completion of the work had been met. He
stated that the drainage area had just been hydroseeded and was not yet stabilized.
It was his belief that the balance remaining would be sufficient to cover any
additional expenses. Mrs. Flynn expressed concern about the problems which
had already been encountered and questioned whether $57,000 would be enough
to cover unforseeable situations. She also thought the 10% contingency as called
for in the Subdivision Rules and Regulations should be required.
Motion: To table act know if the grass is established, he October 30th meeting, at which
time the Board
(Penney- Sullivan) All in favor. PASSES
Chairman French arrived at this point, 8:25 P.m., and Mr. Dolan stepped down as Acting
Chairman.
33. Memo from Dan Clifford re partial release of Buret n Stearns ba ance rof $46,01614 Phase
11: leaving Motion: To release lan) 4-0-1 2with Mr Penney abstaining. PASSES
(Sullivan - Dolan)
34. Form J - Mill Farms Estates, Jack Riccio PASSES
Motion: To sign the Form J, releasing Lots 19 through 29, 46, 47 and 55.
from Shaun Burke re phone system
(Flynn - Sullivan) 4 -0 -1 with Mr. French abstaining.
35. COPY' memo to Town Manager
36. Memo from Lorilee Fish, Park & Recreation Director, re informational meeting
for Old Colony Railroad Bed Conversion
37, Memo from Lt. Joseph Sarro re George Fram Estates
3, Preliminary Plan Review - Mayhew Farms
The review began at 8:32 P.M. with Mike Trowbridge of Hutchins Trowbridge
presenting a plan for a 6 -lot residential cluster development Of'
are School
of the for
the applicant, Angle Tree Development. He stated that they ens ace has been
neighbors' concern regarding wetlands and flooding and that op P a wooded area along
provided for the protection of the neighborhood, will end in a cul -de -sac and that
School Street. He explained that the roadway provides for
the first lot will be 300 feet in. A cluster development, There stated,
more flexibility
basin in in not clearing the front and another in back. The remaining land parcel was
not i retention
not included in the proposal because it would increase the filing fee another
$8,000. Requvas discussed. The last sheet of the plan shows aoregularemaining a fee waiver 8 acre parce
subdivision using the entire parcel.
Mrs. asked about the location of Hodges Brook and was advised that it was
end. agree( with the remarks and suggestions and
about Flynn ly mile down the road. Mr. Sullivan read comments from department
heads. Mr. Trowbridge generally g ear roa
stated that they would be showing more detail at the definitive stage. The road
commisioners' policy banning street cuts for water tie -ins for afive -y period
following paving was discussed. Mr. Burke reported a discussion
an with Alan
Brown, who owns a vacant lot, in which n agreed
Mr. Penney did not think it would be worth
easement for a water main if it doesn't conflict with his retention basin and if it is
done before he conveys the property. lished. It was stated that Karl Dr ed do not
the expense for what would be accomplished.
delineated the wetlands and the developer stated that some sections flagged
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Prior to doing the
e stating that
look like wetlands. A determination would be filed °T P h s eed limit on
definitive plan. Sight distances were reviewed, with Mr. Trowbridge filed up,
they would be up to 350 feet, which would allow for a co45 ntrol mph P the street. d that they have no
School Street. He further to a 10 15 foot easement to cut back along t P
but would be willing to grant
aved for a "p ull -in" school bus stop. Mr.
Mr. Dolan asked if an area could be p and the edge
Trowbridge replied that there is 12-15 esed concern about the retention areas and the
of the pavement. Mrs. Flynn Mr e assured her that there would be
round water. and Trowbridg asked if any
runoff of high g toward the retention area. Mr. suggested that he would
very little runoff flowing
Mr. Trowbridge said they ° ue dionedavhether they Would
alternatives to retention basins had been considered an Bugg
be glad to listen to any. would eventually
such as a long stone trench or Males. Mr. Penney q
could use compartments instead. It was the consensus of
silt in and lose filtration. Mr. Trowbridge conceded that they
and that perhaps they
the Board that they would like to see other alternatives considered.
Mr. Sullivan stated that it was unclear to him why off their
they were breaking e spruce
r
e expressed their concern for several large
of the
access. Mr. Trowbridge gain a better understanding
only dry about a waiver for
trees and invited the Board to walk the site to g
putting the sidewalk on School Street. The Board's
situation. Discussion continued with Mr. Trowbridge asking
sidewalks in exchange for p g ro osat for sidewalks on only one
W(
entertain a p P agree to totally
position was that they questioned Street side in exchange for the School ent within the cluster- vMr ' Flynn
the sidewalk req plan. It was agreed that there
waiving ponds were not shown on the p
Why the existing P input and that, although a hearing is not required for
is a need for public helpful to hold an informational meeting
preliminary plan, it would be help would be willing to send out the notices
abutters. Mr. Trowbridge stated that they
suggested
for protection from the by-law changes. Mr, Penney gg
to abutters, inviting
them to such a meeting, and that he had basically p
plan in quickly planting strips would help with the runoff. Mr.
using less pavement and that p ° to ConCom to request a determination,
Burke suggested that Mr. Trowbridge g rant an extension of
the changes, and get together with the neighbors for extension
start making tan. It was the
of the preliminary p
input. Mr. Trowbridge stated that he would be wilting °
were f agreement with the idea of a cluster
the October f t 24th deadline for signing they r aent The discussion ended at
consensus of the Board that they
rather than a conventional subdivision for the p
9:37 p.m., at which time the Board took a short recess.
m, Mr. Folkman detailed the location, stating
Francis Avenue Proposal of Paul Fol man
4. Site Plan Discussion
The discussion began at 9:50 P m 4 5 years and would like to erect a building
they have owned the property e o{ using the lot is the
to which they would relocate their business. The new building
similar to the one they are presently in. The challenge
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depth issue which makes it difficult to allow for the size of the building and
adequate parking. He pointed out the problem they are encountering in
designing parking in front of the building and stated that he is not happy with
the front landscape buffer as it is shown on the plan. Mr. Folkman stated his
desire to replace the straight row with plantings in clumps, adding boulders
and perhaps birch trees to make it more attractive. He pointed out the Zone II
line and stated that it had been located as accurately as possible. Mr. Folkman
was advised that while it is important to have a visual buffer for homes across the
street, the by -law addresses only the density of plantings and not the design.
Ralph Maloon of RIM Engineering explained that on the 1988 site plan there was
a ditch on site and that the drainage has since been revised. The current plan
shows the drainage in place. He pointed out that there would be no construction
in Zone II and that parking was originally designed in front of the building with
a 14 foot lane. The parking plan was re- designed on the recommendation of
Lance Lawson. The location of handicapped parking was discussed, with Mr.
Maloon stating that he had called Boston and was told he couldn't put it in
front with parallel parking. This resulted in relocating the handicapped spaces to
100 feet away, which does not make any sense to him. He further stated that he
has gone from a_14 foot to an 18 foot travel lane due to the inability to have
parking in front of the building. He would need to go 4 feet into the buffer in
order to get enough room for the handicapped spaces in front of the building.
Several alternatives were discussed, none of which seemed to be viable. Drainage
issues were also discussed and the existence of an oil /water separator was
confirmed.
Mr. Sullivan read all comments and suggestions received from various department
heads and each concern had been addressed on the revised plan. Parking
remained an item of further discussion, with Mr. Penney stating that he was
sorry to see the travel lane so wide and that he would prefer to see diagonal
parking rather than perpendicular. Mr. Folkman stated that they would rather see
parking in front and suggested that they could work on it if they were given
some leeway. Mr. French suggested they look at a 60 -70 degree angle for
diagonal parking. Mr. Sullivan asked about the possibility of banking land to
be reserved for additional space if needed. Mr. Burke suggested that they could
instead propose phased parking. In considering parking requirements, Mrs. Flynn
asked what other types of companies would be occupying the building. Mr.
Folkman said that currently a fire restoration business, and electrical company and
two other small businesses have expressed interest. She also asked the height of
the building and was told that it would be less than 45 feet. She asked if Mr.
Folkman planned to put a sign for his own business out at Oakland Street with
the other signs. He said that the Depot has a permanent easement and that the
National Lumber sign is there as a courtesy. There are no changes planned to
that area. Traffic concerns were addressed.
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arking and landscaping plans be submitted to
Mr. Burke suggested that revised p
Inspector. The
the planning Board and, at the same time, to the Building P
discussion concluded at 10:45 P.m not want
a resident who does
hone poles would have to be relocated
5, ,hawmut Avenue Extension
Mr. Burke explained that he has been contacted by
good idea to put in the
hree telephone
ested that it was a S granite curbing, but
cut in the other side and p
the sidewalk down there because t
and the holes filled o or SO. Ile sugg be he plans call for
in a retaining wall to do so.
Cape Cod berm to match the monolithic ber ested
sidewalk, but that it would be difficult. The P
Dan Clifford would rather have Cap
change. Mr-
could
ointed out that it would reduce the cul -de -sac. Mr. Burke su
Mr. Sullivan p go back to the first manhole,
that we don't put in the sidewalout that they handled ° as n and take a took at it. It he would Ilk Penney did not agree, pointing
ave. He stated Tee t ble action until the next meeting-
cut in and repave. ag
d to
The Board, by
n Lane spa necessary several months
et Mr. Skene to complete the work necessary for street
6, Default Decision for Roby
Mr. Burke outlined to the Board the series Burke advised Mr. Skene that he was
which have been made to g
acceptance. In his last letter to him, that the Board vote to take his remain
"out of patience" a b �aefauItt. requesting him of the default action.
ing $19,000 surety Y
Motion: To send Mr. S All . favor aPASSES
(Penney- Flynn)
7, Form A (ANR) Plan
Form A P d, Action on this plan had been tabled from a
The
F plan of Kenneth and Lorraine W illiamson for he creation of a re the creation Of
lots on Fruit Street was review felt would ultimately get abandoned. Mr.
previous meeting• Board members were concerned abou
large unbuildable lot whic lan meets all requirements and that it warrants signing.
Burke suggested that the P A plan of Kenneth and Lorraine Williamson for
Motion: To sign the Form P 1) & SSES
Of lots on Fruit street. ith Mrs' Fl abstaining• requested that
the creation 4.0 -1, on the vote and
(Dolan - Penney)
Mrs. Flynn signed the plan in error after abstaining voted.
previous vote. Plan previously
the Board reconsider sider vote to sign the Form A p
Motion: (Sullivan -Fly nn) All in favor. PASSES
lvfr. Sullivan gave a brief update on the Wastewater
S. Around the Table st of Mr. Penney, He identified the areas that
At the request acit Problem areas were
Their
Workshop he attended at the Selectmen' sta eon` capacity, y, r
are being studied and oblem.
reported on Pump remains
decreasing, remains a p
rep e ahhoug
identified and copper i° sludge,
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desire is to be able to compost the sludge and market it. Mrs. Flynn suggested
that a letter be sent to Camp, Dresser & McKee, requesting them to keep us
updated. Mr. Burke reported that he has a meeting with them Monday. Mr.
Penney also asked if abutting towns have been advised of our adult entertainment
by -law. Mr. Burke said that he is waiting for the Attorney General to approve
it before sending a letter to abutting towns. Mr. Penney commended Mr. French
on the letter sent to the School Department regarding the fuel storage tank at the
High School. He also stated that he would like to use the meeting posted for
October 30, 1996, to work on revising the subdivision regulations.
Mrs. Flynn asked if there was any update on the contamination at Clemmey
Tank. There was nothing new to report.
Mr. Dolan said that he would like to take a look at changing the filing fees for
residential and cluster subdivisions at the meeting October 30th. Mr. Penney
agreed that more incentive is needed to go with cluster development. Mr.
Dolan also requested an update on the vegetative buffer which was a condition
required on the site plan for Old Colony Motors. Mr. Burke responded that
it is presently an issue being contested with the Building Inspector.
Mr. French reported that Andrea Bonda has resigned from the Planning Board and
that she stated to him she will be calling members individually. He requested that
a letter be sent to her, thanking her for her service.
Mr. Burke reminded board members that he would like their comments regarding
the Master Plan update.
Mrs. Flynn asked if there could be a moratorium on the siting of antennas until the
Board can address the issue. Mr. Burke said that we can go back to the next
meeting with an amendment to the by -law, but that a moratorium would not be
possible.
Mr. French suggested that the Board choose two or three items to work on for
the next Town Meeting.
Adjournment
Motion: To adjourn at 11:18 p.m.
(Penney - Sullivan) All in favor. PASSES
Date of next meeting: October 30, 1996 at 7:30 p.m.
Sid ature of Clerk Date Approval oo proval