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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin of planning brd 1/20/199PLANNING BOARD MINUTES :.e January 20, 1999 0 E +F 09 Present: H. Thomas French, Jr., Chairman; Mark Cook; Bernard J. Dolan; Marydee Flynn; Scott A. Frank; Thomas P. McShane; and Kenneth H. ;T6rman. Also present was Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. Motion: To nominate Marydee Flynn as Acting Clerk for the meeting. (Dolan - Torman) 5 -0 -1 with Mr. Frank not present and Mrs. Flynn not voting PASSES Correspondence r Minutes of January 6, 1999 Motion: To approve (Tonnan- Flynn) 5 -0 -1 with Mr. Frank not present and Mr. Dolan abstaining PASSES ➢ Request for partial release of surety — Cobbler's Corner — with recommendation from Dan Clifford to release $16,320.97, leaving a balance of $16,679.03 which includes the 10% contingency Motion: To release $16,320.97, leaving a balance of $16,679.03 (Dolan - Torman) 6 -0 with Mr. Frank not present PASSES Y ZBA Decisions: Grove Building Realty Trust — Special Permit to allow for the expansion of a pre- existing, non - conforming structure located at 615 School Street in the 1 -1 Zone; GRANTED — Planning Board Recommendation: 7 -0 positive Balcom Realty Trust — Special Permit to allow for the modification of the landscaping and screening requirements for a proposed office complex at 242 School Street in the I -1 Zone; GRANTED — Planning Board Recommendation: 4 -0 positive Copy of MassHighway comments to MEPA re: Notice of Project Change for Southpointe Business Park in Middleborough Public Hearing Notice —Norton Planning Board Public Hearing Notice — Foxborough Zoning Board of Appeals r Urban Land Institute seminar announcement r SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group Meeting Notice "Inspector" newsletter or Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. "Journal of the American Planning Association" magazine "Network" newsletter of the Massachusetts Housing Partnership Fund 1 Meeting of January 20, 1999 ➢ Letter from Stan Feck requesting reconsideration of phasing request for Woodland Park — Mr. Burke advised the board that Mr. Feck's request is not unreasonable because it is now four years after the plan has been approved. By allowing him to do the project in two phases, Mr. Feck is willing to give us back the opportunity to buy the lots. Motion: To grant Stan Feck's request to construct Woodland Park in two phases as detailed in his letter. (Dolan -Cook) 6 -1 with Mr. McShane opposed PASSES Approval Not Required (ANR) Plans The board reviewed a Form A Plan submitted by Stuart W. Sweet to move the lot line on a parcel of land located on West Street, creating "Parcel A" to be combined with land of Beverly McConnell. Motion: To endorse the Form A Plan (Dolan - Flynn) 7 -0 PASSES 47 Chauncy Street Continued Public Hearing Paul Folkman explained that Ralph Maloon has redrafted the site plan based on the I sketch brought to the board last month. He noted that in the interim they have met with the soils people and obtained a bid of $10,400 to do the borings on the site. He stated that the borings are not integral to the drainage design and they are holding off doing them until they get their permits. He said it has been determined that the site will be surcharged and the buildings will be put on piles. Mr. Maloon reported that he was requested to design a drainage system capable of accommodating a 100 -year storm event. He pointed out the landscape depression in the front of the site and the landscaping plan on the second sheet. He reviewed the drainage design, noting the water goes from the catchbasin into the depression, then from the depression out to the existing outlet. Mr. French asked how the water gets from the catchbasin to the three feet of stone underneath the parking lot. Mr. McShane questioned whether the site could completely accommodate a 100 -year storm. Mr. Maloon noted that unless Crocker Street is raised, there will be puddling. He said the drainage design would help to alleviate the flooding problem in the area, but would not solve it until the drainage is lowered or the land raised. He stated there is not enough site differential for the water to push through fast enough. Mr. Folkman noted that they will be keeping their water on their own property, but they cannot take care of the problem in the entire area. He noted they will, however, be replacing a crushed pipe that is there now. Mr. Maloon pointed out that they cannot see through the pipe, so they do ( not know how badly it's crushed and they will not be replacing it all the way to the manhole. Dr. Tonnan asked if the town can "tv" the pipe to determine its condition. 2 Meeting of January 20, 1999 research that went into the design to provide the type of space and amenities people in that age group are looking for. It was suggested that any zoning amendment they submit to Town Meeting should address how common space will be managed and refer to the types of covenants needed to limit occupancy to people over the age of 55. Public Comment Leonard Flynn reported on the events of the SRPEDD meeting, at which he represented the Planning Board. • They are looking for a 25% increase in the per capita fee which would amount to a $.15 increase per capita for Mansfield • They approved Mansfield's open space priorities • The bike path will not be funded until 2000, and they voted that anything extended over one year will be dropped. He suggested a case be made at the state level for funding. Motion: To have Mr. Burke draft a letter to our state legislators. (Frank- McShane) 7 -0 PASSES Motion: To send a letter of support for the SRPEDD increase. (Dolan - Flynn) 5 -2 with Messrs. Frank and McShane opposed PASSES Election of Clerk Mr. French asked board members if they would like to elect a new clerk to the position created by Mr. Sullivan's retirement from the board or wait until the annual reorganization of the board following Town Meeting. Motion: To nominate Marydee Flynn as clerk for the balance of Mr. Sullivan's term. (Frank - Dolan) 7 -0 PASSES Around the Table Mr. Burke advised the board that he is proposing to submit the amendments to the Zoning By -law for the Annual Town Meeting. He noted that the board had previously voted for them to appear on the Special Town Meeting warrant this past fall, but were asked by the Selectmen to hold off until the Annual. Motion: To submit the four articles previously approved for inclusion on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, adding "Light Dept., Water, Wastewater and Board of Health to the amended Section 5.3.17. (Dolan - Flynn) 7 -0 PASSES Mr. French asked that further review of these zoning amendments be added to the agenda of the February 3rd meeting. Mrs. Flynn said she has heard that Mr. D'Agostino is going to allow the Witch Pond Meeting of January 20, 1999 Wellsite to be used for soccer fields and asked if it is true. Mr. Burke said he was not aware of it. Mr. Frank asked if the Town plans to find a new source for vending machines, noting all the machines have been removed. Mr. McShane took exception to comments made in the Mullin Report and by Selectmen candidates regarding the inability of industrial uses to expand their businesses due to current zoning. Mr. Burke said he has heard the same statements, but knows of no case where expansion has not been possible, noting recent Special Permits granted to Stop & Shop, Eastern Container, and Cape Cod Lumber. Mr. McShane asked that Mr. Burke draft a letter addressing these comments to the Town Manager, Board of Selectmen and the Industrial Development Commission. Adjournment Motion: To adjourn at l 1:15 p.m. (Torman- Dolan) 7 -0 PASSES Signature 0 Clerk OXY Date of Approval Nest Meeting: rebruar•y 3,1999 Meeting of January 20, 1999