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Minutes of December 1, 1999
S9 DEC 17 ii n, 23
Present: H. Thomas French, Jr., Chairman; Mark Cook; Bernard J. Dolan;
Thomas P. McShane; and Kenneth H. Torman. 0I
Motion: To nominate Mr. Dolan as Acting Clerk for the evening.
(Torman-Cook) 4 -0 with Mr. McShane not present PASSES
1. Minutes of November 10, 1999
Motion: To approve
( Torman- Dolan) 3 -0 -1 with Mr. Cook abstaining and Mr. McShane not
present PASSES
2. Minutes of November 17, 1999
Motion: To approve
Torman -Cook) 4 -0 with Mr. McShane not present PASSES
3. Zoning Board of Appeals Applications
Mansfield Health Center for a Variance from Section 4.7.1.2 to allow for
construction of a sign along Route 140 and Copeland Drive adjacent to the
Health Center located at 200 Copeland Drive in the B -3 Zone, with the
Route 140 sign higher and larger than allowed, and the Copeland Drive
sign larger than allowed
Motion: To send a negative recommendation because the signs
substantially derogate from the intent of the Zoning By -Law and a
variance has already been granted for the current sign on Route 140 and
the size of the proposed sign to replace it is significantly larger.
(Cook - Torman) 4 -0 PASSES
Anthony Sabatino for a Variance from Schedule 4.2.1 for a side yard
setback at 15 Donovan Lane in an R -1 Zone
Motion: To send a positive recommendation because a hardship exists
due to the unique shape of the lot and the request does not substantially
derogate from the intent of the Zoning By -Law.
(Dolan- French) 3 -1 with Dr. Torman opposed and Mr. McShane
not present PASSES
Greg and Diane Matoian for a Variance from Section 4.2.1 for a side yard
setback at 3 Coach Road in an R -1 Zone
Motion: To advise the Zoning Board of Appeals the Planning Board was
unable to make a recommendation because the applicant did not show any
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justification for a hardship, nor was the Board able to determine from the
information provided how close the nearest abutter would be.
(Tonman -Cook) 5 -0 PASSES
4. Request for partial release of surety with recommendation from Mike Ahern:
Stearns Hill Estates, Phase VI — Freedom Trail: To release $19,142.70,
leaving a balance of $17,169.44 which includes the 10% contingency.
Motion: To release a portion of the surety as recommended
(Torman- McShane) 5 -0 PASSES
Homefield Farms — To release $6,435.00, leaving a balance of $29,334.71
which includes the 10% contingency
Motion: To release a portion of the surety as recommended
(Dolan -Cook) 5 -0 PASSES
5. Letter from Paul Folkman advising that the work at 47 Chauncy Street will be
starting
6. Zoning Board of Appeals Decisions:
Kathleen A. Deely, 48 -50 George Street in the R -2 Zone: Finding granted
Fielding Family Nominee Trust: Variance denied for 352 Pratt Street in
the R -2 Zone
Town of Mansfield, parking lot at Plymouth Street Recreational Complex
in I -I Zone: Variance granted
Hidden Realty Trust, 8 Dario Way in R -1 Zone: Special Permit denied
Robert Fredette, 358 Fruit Street in R -2 Zone: lot width Variance denied
Frank G. Steele, 984 East Street in R -1 Zone: frontage Variance denied
7. Notice of Public Hearings and Decisions — Attleboro Zoning Board of
Appeals
8. Notice of Public Hearings —Norton Planning Board
9. Notice of Public Hearings —Attleboro Planning Board
10. Notices of Public Hearings — Sharon Board of Appeals
11. Access New England newsletter
12. New England Planning newsletter
13. Mansfield Airport Vegetation Management Plan fact sheet
14. Planning magazine, November 1999
Lots 69 & 70 Oakland Street Site Plan Review: Robert Arnold (CEM) and
Carpet Concepts
A letter was read from Robert Arnold noting that neither he nor his engineer
would be able to attend the meeting and asking that the Board forward their
comments to the Building Inspector for his final review. The site plans for Robert
Arnold (CEM) and Carpet Concepts, prepared by Hutchins - Trowbridge
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Associates dated March 1, 1999, last revised November 8, 1999, were further
`I reviewed. Mr. Burke noted a negative recommendation would be appropriate due
(J to the fact that several issues remain unresolved. Following discussion, the issue
was put to a vote.
Motion: To send a negative recommendation to the Building Inspector on the
above - referenced site plan, together with a copy of the Board's punchlist
items, for the following reasons:
1) The plans do not conform with Section 4.3 Landscaping and Screening of the
Zoning By -Law; specifically, it does not comply with:
a) 4.3.4.A requiring "... a landscape plan and planting schedule prepared by a
registered landscape architect..."
b) 4.3.6.B. La Landscaped buffer strips along a public way shall be one -third
(113) of the distance between the street right -of -way and any building line,
but shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet in depth.....
c) 4.3.6.13.2 Composition — the landscaped buffer strip on the plan shows a
bark mulch bed that is not in compliance
d) 4.3.9 Landscaping Adjacent to Buildings — where a ten (10) feet deep
landscaped area containing trees and shrubs is required.
e) 4.3.11.13 Design for Pedestrian Circulation where pedestrian walkways
are required in parking facilities.
2) The plans do not conform with Section 4.4.4 Design Standards and Special
Conditions; specifically:
a) 4.4.4.8 — footcandles of illumination and illumination pattern are not
provided
3) The proposed buildings on Lots 69 and 70 do not conform to Schedule 4.2.2
Density and Dimensional Regulations footnote 3 "...side and rear setbacks
shall be 75 feet when business abut residential... "
In addition to these items and the concerns on the punch list that have not been
addressed, the issue of the setbacks required in this zoning district also remains to
be resolved.
(Cook - Dolan) 5 -0 PASSES
Around the Table
Dr. Torman asked if anything is being done about the off -site directional
sign(s) for Cape Cod Lumber.
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Mr. McShane asked Mr. Burke to find out if Jack Riccio is going to complete
the work at the Bombolini/DeWolfe site.
Mr. Dolan reminded everyone that the Special Town Meeting is Monday
night.
Adjournment
Motion: To adjourn at 8:50 p.m.
(Torman- Dolan) 5 -0 PASSES
Sign ure of Clerk Date of Approval
Next Meeting: December 15, 1999
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