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PLANNING BOARD MINiITE.S
August 26, 1998 58 OCT _ 7 P 1 12: 4 I
Present: H. Thomas French, Jr., Chairman; John D. Sullivani r;., clei(ftmic J. Dolan;
Marydee Flynn; Thomas P. McShane; and Kenneth H. Tor,'m' W; "Also! pr6serlthias Shaun
P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development.
Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Dolan was acting chairman until the arrival of Mr. French at 7:50 p.m.
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Motion: To approve.
(Torman- Sullivan) 4 -0 with French and McShane not present. PASSES
ZBA Applications
1. Application of Village at Willow Crossings for a freestanding, two -sided sign at
132 South Main Street larger than the size allowed in an R -2 Zone.
Motion: To send a negative recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals
because the size of the proposed sign is overwhelming in a residential
neighborhood and other businesses in the area have been limited to signs of
smaller size.
(Torman- Flynn) 3 -0 -1 with Dolan abstaining and French and McShane
not present. PASSES
2. Application of Robert and Carol Luchette and Folkman and Zola Builders for a
variance for less than the required parking at 47 Chauncy Street in a B -2 Zone.
Motion: To send a negative recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals
because twenty -four tandem parking spaces is inappropriate for the use shown on
the lot and with the reduction in the number of spaces, no significant
improvement in landscaping, open space, or other addition benefit to the Town is
shown. It is also the understanding of the Planning Board, as represented at our
public hearing, that this is to be twelve -unit rooming house —not a one bedroom
multi- family dwelling.
(Sullivan- Flynn) 6 -0 PASSES
r Letter from Perry DiMascio re: use of site at the intersection of Oakland Street and
Mansfield Avenue as an auto body shop – Mr. DiMascio spoke on behalf of the
proposed tenant, explaining that he would like to operate an auto repair business on
the site, previously approved as a contractor's yard, but never occupied. He asked the
board for an informal opinion as to whether the applicant should apply for a Special
Permit.
Mr. Burke noted it would be good to see the building occupied after sitting vacant for
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so long. He stated it is located in an I -3 zone, which is an appropriate location of a
small scale shop such as is being proposed. Mr. McShane asked if any fumes would
be released into the neighborhood. The applicant stated he would only be using
paint, and that it would be vented out the back of the building toward the railroad
tracks. Mr. Sullivan asked if all work would be done inside the building and the
applicant explained that he would be buying cars at the auto auction to fix up and sell
and that he would only be keeping three to four vehicles on the property at any time,
with all being kept inside at night. Board members suggested it would be a Special
Permit use and suggested that application be made.
Stillbrook Farm Continued Public Hearing I
Lynn Harper of Commonwealth Engineering was present to review revisions to the
plan and to address department head comments read at the last meeting. Steve Lyons
of 53 Angelina Lane and Tom Buckley of 60 Angelina Lane were also present at the
hearing and asked questions regarding the proposed drainage, wetlands, and existing
stonewall.
Mr. Sullivan read a request from Commonwealth Engineering for a total of six
waivers that were acted upon by the board as follows:
1. Section 5.2.2 of the Subdivision Regulations — requesting a reduction from the
( required pavement width of 24 feet to 22 feet to decrease the amount of
impervious surface area and amount of stormwater runoff and overall impact of
development.
Motion: To grant the waiver because the roadway is only 560 feet long and it
will reduce the amount of runoff.
(Dolan - Sullivan) 6 -0 PASSES
2. Section 5.4.2 of the Subdivision Regulations — requesting waiver to provide
sidewalk on one side of the road only to reduce the amount of impervious surface
and future maintenance requirements of the town.
Motion: To grant the waiver, provided the one sidewalk goes on the side
servicing the most lots (Lots 2 through 6 and most of 7) and goes around the cul-
de -sac to its furthest point because it will prevent additional impervious surface.
(Dolan - French) 3 -3 with Flynn, McShane and Sullivan opposed. FAILS
3. Section 5.5.1 of the Subdivision Regulations — requesting waiver to substitute
cape cod berm for the granite curbing required in order to better blend in with the
existing conditions of Fruit Street which has no curbing.
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Ail otion: To deny the waiver for cape cod berm to replace sloped granite curb.
(Dolan- Flynn) 6 -0 PASSES
4. Section 5.3.2.7.5 of the Subdivision Regulations — requesting a waiver to place
infiltration swales within 100 feet of the subdivision boundary line.
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v Motion: To deny the waiver to place infiltration swales within 100 feet of the
subdivision boundary line in the rear of the property, but to grant the waiver for
the front portion of the property along the Fruit Street right -of -way
(Sullivan - Flynn) 3 -3 with Torman, Dolan and McShane opposed FAILS
5. Waiver from Section 5.3.2.7.10 of the Subdivision Regulations requiring a minimum
cover of three feet over the drain lines.
v Motion: To grant the waiver to reduce the minimum cover over the drain lines
from three feet to one foot.
(Sullivan - Flynn) 6 -0 PASSES
6. Waiver from Section 5.3.2.7.11 of the Subdivision Regulations requiring the cement
concrete or reinforced concrete pipe be used under the roadway pavement.
v Motion: To grant the waiver requested to allow the use of Cement Lined Ductile
Iron Pipe and Schedule 80 P.V.C. pipe encased in concrete when installed under
the roadway.
(Sullivan- Flynn) 6 -0 PASSES
Motion: To continue the public hearing to September 16, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. with the
granting of an extension of the deadline to make a decision to October 7, 1998, with the
understanding that the applicant will submit a maintenance program for the drainage
system and continue discussion with the Town Engineer and have his responses to the
board prior to the September 16`h meeting.
(Sullivan - Flynn) 6 -0 PASSES
Motion: To continue the scheduled public hearing until September 16, 1998 at 8:30 p.m.
at the request of the applicant with an extension granted.
(Dolan - Sullivan) 6 -0 PASSES
Mr. Burke advised the board that the site plans for 81 Copeland Drive and the YMCA
which were scheduled for review at this meeting have been postponed to September 16,
1998 at the request of the applicant.
Letter from Jack Riccio requesting a 60 day extension to complete the roadway and
related items on Milifarm Drive — Mr. Burke suggested the request be approved.
Motion: To grant a 60 day extension from August 15, 1998.
(Sullivan - Torman) 6 -0 PASSES
Letter from Joe Bard re: Motorola Notice of Dismissal — Mr. Burke advised the
i board that we are waiting for an agreement to be finalized whereby we withdraw our
appeal and they agree not to act on the variance.
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➢ Notice of Project Change meeting for Great Waves
➢ Public Hearing Notice — North Attleboro Planning Board
➢ Public Hearing Notices — Easton Board of Appeals
➢ Public Hearing Notice — Attleboro Planning Board
➢ Public Hearing Notices — Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals
➢ Notice of Decision— North Attleboro Planning Board
➢ SRPEDD Regional Review newsletter
➢ Southeastern Massachusetts Vision 2020 "Finding Common Ground" publication
➢ American Planning Association book and training tape offers
➢ Historic Preservation Conference announcement
➢ "Current" newsletter of Taunton River Watershed Alliance
➢ "Inspector" newsletter of Weston & Sampson
➢ Nomination Form for Governor's Awards for Open Space Preservation
➢ "Planning" magazine
➢ Letter from Dunn- McKenzie re: site plan revision for Village at Willow Crossings
Mr. Burke recommended approval of the field change to reconfigure the carport on
the front of the building
Motion: To approve the request to add a carport to the front of the Lodge building
which will fully overhang the proposed roadway in the front of the building and to
reposition the parking area to the opposite side of the landscaped island, said parking
area to contain the same number and type of spaces.
(Dolan- McShane) 6 -0 PASSES
➢ Letter from Mansfield Housing Authority re: parking area at Park Court Elderly
Housing and memo from Lance Lawson regarding the request — Mr. Burke explained
that the request is the result of more of the elderly now owning vehicles and that they
are proposing to go north to Old Colony Way and add twenty -four spaces. They now
share parking with an adjacent condo complex.
Motion: To send a letter to the Board of Selectmen, with a copy to the Housing
Authority and Lance Lawson, noting that the Planning Board is not opposed to the
request, but recommends that no decision be made regarding the matter until a plan is
received and reviewed for both the proposed parking lot and the current parking lot
for Fairfield, and to further suggest that any such design should include handicapped
parking spaces near the entrance and that all spaces be lined and marked with
apartment numbers.
(Sullivan- Tonnan) 6 -0 PASSES
ZBA Application of Richard and Claudia Rys for a variance to construct an addition
to a single- family home at 1 Cherry Street with less than the required setbacks in an
R -I Zone — Mr. Burke suggested the board send a negative recommendation.
Motion: To send a negative recommendation because the addition further
encroaches upon the setbacks and makes an existing non - conforming situation worse
and there are other options which should be considered, such as building in the
direction of the existing above- ground pool.
(McShane- Torman) 4 -2 with French and Sullivan opposed. PASSES
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Mr. French noted the lot goes back at an odd angle, which is a hardship, and the applicant
is attempting to use an existing concrete pad rather than having to put in a new
foundation.
Around the Table
Mr. McShane asked if there is any update on the changes recommended by the Charter
Review Commission. He was advised they are now recommending leaving the Planning
Board at seven members.
The board reviewed scheduling for upcoming agenda items and agreed to work on
proposed zoning amendments at 9:00 p.m. on September 9h and schedule a public
hearing on the proposed amendments for October 7'h at 8:30 p.m.
Motion: To adjourn at 11:00 p.m.
(Dolan- Torman) 6 -0 PASSES
'ignature of Clerk Date of Approval
Next Meeting: September 911998 at 7:30 p.m.
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