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Present: H. Thomas French, Jr., Chairman; John D. Sullivan, Jr� Clerk BcoipoJ. Dolan;
Marydee Flynn; and Kenneth H. Torman. Also present wa's" -9h4 h'P: Burke, Director of
Planning and Development.
Motion: To nominate Mrs. Flynn to serve as Acting Clerk until the arrival of Mr.
Sullivan.
(Dolan - Torman) 4 -0 PASSES
Correspondence
➢ Revised Minutes of September 9, 1998
Motion: To approve (Flynn - Torman) 4 -0 with Mr. Sullivan not present PASSES
➢ Minutes of September 16,1 998
Motion: To approve (Dolan - Flynn) 4 -0 with Mr. Sullivan not present PASSES
➢ Public Hearing Notices – North Attleboro Planning Board
➢ Public Hearing Notices – Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals
➢ Federal Grants Management handbook offer
➢ Mass. Federation of Planing and Appeals Boards Annual Conference announcement
➢ National League of Cities Conference announcement
➢ Meeting sponsored by the Groton Board of Selectmen – "Impact Fees and Transfer
Taxes —How They can Help Your Town"
➢ Beals and Thomas Informational Pamphlet – "Constructed Wetlands for Stormwater
Management'
➢ Memo from Dan Clifford recommending surety for Mill Farm Estates -- Millstone
Phase- be set at $38,606.00 which includes the 10% contingency
Motion: To set surety at $38,606.00 as recommended
(Flynn - Dolan) 4 -0 with Mr. Sullivan not present PASSES
Request for partial release of surety – Mayhew Farms – with recommendation from
Dan Clifford that $2,600.00 be released, leaving a balance of $68,094.41 which
includes the 10% contingency
Motion: To release $2,600.00 for street lights completed, leaving a balance of
$68,094.41.
(Flynn- Dolan) 4 -0 with Mr. Sullivan not present PASSES
Revised draft decision for Stillbrook Farms
Motion: To sign the decision
(Flynn- Torman) 4 -0 with Mr. Sullivan not present PASSES
Board members discussed the need to make inspection of infiltrators a condition of
approval when used to balance pre- and post - development drainage on a site. The
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request was made to send a memorandum to Lee Azinheira, Town Engineer, asking
him to make such recommendation when commenting on drainage plans and
calculations he reviews for the Planning Board.
➢ Memorandum from John D'Agostino re: October I" joint meeting of Finance
Committee and CIP @ 6:30 p.m. — Planning Board representatives Ken Torman
and Bernie Dolan said they would be attending.
River Edge Estates Continued Public Hearing
The hearing was opened at 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Flynn read a request from the applicant to
continue the hearing to October 21".
Motion: To continue the public hearing to October 21, 1998 at 8:00 p.m., extending the
time allowed to make a decision by a period equal to the length of the continuation.
(Dolan - Torman)
YMCA Parking Expansion Site Plan - Balcom Street
Mr. Burke and Michael Trowbridge reviewed the plan with the board, showing parking
expanded to the site of the former Mystic Club. It was noted that cars now park on the
front lawn and up and down Balcom Street. Access from the rear of the site into the lot
was shown, with egress out onto Balcom Street.
Correspondence was read from the following: Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and
Development; Mansfield Police Department; Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Burke noted that all requested changes have been made and suggested the board send
a positive recommendation to the Building Inspector.
Motion: To send a positive recommendation to the Building Inspector.
(Dolan - Flynn) 4 -0 with Mr. Sullivan not present PASSES
Around the Table
Mr. Dolan said he was told by Jay Barrows that the Downtown Merchants are interested
in discussing the Downtown traffic pattern with the board. Mr. Burke advised the board
of the history and status of the effort, noting SRPEDD has agreed to take a look at the
request in conjunction with the Train Station project when that is complete. Dr. Tonnan
voiced his concern regarding the loss of on- street parking that would result on North
Main Street if two -way traffic is allowed, pointing out the problem which already exists
when trucks are stopped to make deliveries to local businesses.
Mr. Dolan also asked if anything is happening with the I- 495 /Route 140 interchange. Mr.
Burke reported there is general agreement on the need for a southbound ramp.
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Al Chauncy Street Special Permit Continued Public Hearing
Mrs. Flynn read a request from the applicant to continue the public hearing to October
21st.
Motion: To continue the public hearing to October 21, 1998 at 8:30 p.m., with the time
allowed to make a decision being extended by a period equal to the length of the
continuation.
(Dolan - Torman) 4 -0 with Mr. Sullivan not present. PASSES
Around the Table (continued)
Mrs. Flynn asked that "big box stores" be added to the Planning Board worklist for
discussion.
Mr. French noted that a response regarding attendance at the joint Planning Board/ZBA
meeting on October 7a' has only been received from one member. He suggested it might
be better to postpone it until an agenda is drafted and more ZBA members are able to
attend. Mr. Burke was asked to draft such an agenda and to send a memorandum to the
ZBA suggesting the meeting be postponed until both boards have the opportunity to
review the agenda. Board members noted that with the number of repetitive petitions
received for sideyard variances, it might be good to make the topic an agenda item.
Scenic Road Public Hearing — Gilbert Street at the Walsh Well Site
Mr. Burke reviewed the plan, showing the four one -inch trees to be removed to gain the
necessary sight distance, and the boulders to be relocated to allow entrance to the access
road to the well site and placed along the side of the dirt access road. The front wall will
wrap around the radius of the turn to keep the wall intact and prevent access around the
gate.
Motion: To find that it is in the public interest to remove four (4) one -inch (1 ") trees and
to relocate a portion of the stone wall on the northerly side of Gilbert Street for the access
road to the Walsh Well Site, increasing sight distance and providing a safer intersection.
(Sullivan - Dolan) 5 -0 PASSES
Motion: To close the public hearing.
(Sullivan- Dolan) 5 -0 PASSES
Adjournment
Motion: To adjourn at 9:15 p.m.
( Torman- Dolan) 5 -0 PASSES
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Date of Approval
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