HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin of planning brd 9/3/1997PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
\ _ September 3, 1997
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Present:. Thomas French, Chairman; John Sullivan, Clerk; Marydee Flynn; f:
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Thomas McShane and Kenneth Torman. Also present was Shaun P. Burke '„ Ste;';C IJSFi S
Director of Planning and Development.
Meeting called to order at 7:40 p.m.
Sprint SpectrumlBell Atlantic Nynex Mobile: Monopole Special Permit
Mr. Sullivan suggested that the word "providers" on page 2 should read "to
accommodate up to six arrays."
Motion: To sign Special Permit Decision for Sprint Spectrum/Bell Atlantic
Nynex Mobile to replace an existing one hundred fifty (150) foot
monopole on West Street.
(Torman- Sullivan) 3 -0 -1 with Mrs. Flynn abstaining and Mr.
McShane not present for the vote. PASSES
Master Plan cuss!on
The Master Plan Executive Summary was reviewed and discussed for the purpose
of adoption by the Planning Board with a report to the Board of Selectmen and
presentation to Town Meeting.
Board members discussed various sections of the Master Plan in order to determine that the
Executive Summary clearly communicates the findings and recommendations of the Master
Plan.
Motion: To adopt the Master Plan of December 1996 as completed by the Master Plan
Committee and encourage implementation of the Master Plan's proposals and
recommendations.
(Sullivan- Flynn) 5 -0 PASSES
Motion: To approve the Mansfield Master Plan Executive Summary dated March 1997
which summarizes the December 1996 Master Plan itself.
(Sullivan- McShane) 5 -0 PASSES
Following discussion by the Planning Board and direction given, Mr. Burke was asked to put
together a report to the Board of Selectmen, highlighting actions which have already taken
place as a result of recommendations made by thle Master Plan, and showing the relationship to
the Master Plan of any articles which may be on the Special Town Meeting warrant as a result
of the Master Plan's recommendations. Board members agreed that the Board of Selectmen
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should be encouraged to adopt a sewer extension policy that is consistent with the
recommendations of the Master Plan and suggested also that the Board of Selectmen look at
the Master Plan as a tool to be used by Department Heads and reviewed at least once a year to
be sure that department goals and objectives are consistent with the recommendations of the
Master Plan. The Board further discussed the use of the Master Plan in the development plans
of the following:
• Downtown revitalization
• Expansion of recreational facilities
• Sewer expansion
• Bike paths
Around the Tame,
Board members expressed their disappointment at Duane Frederick's resignation from the
Planning Board and asked that a letter be sent to him, thanking him for his contributions to the
Planning Board, congratulating him on his promotion, and wishing him well in his new home
in Uxbridge.
Adjournment
Motion: To adjourn at 10:05 p.m.
(Torman- Sullivan) 5 -0 PASSES
Signature of Clerk
Date of Approval
Date of Next Meehng..September:10,1997
Minutes of September 3, 1997