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Home My WebLink Aboutmin of planning brd 1/6/19991'lr PLANNING BOARD MINUTES January 6,1999 Present: H. Thomas French, Jr., Chairman; Mark 'Cook; . Marydee Flynn; Thomas P. McShane; and Kenneth H. Torman. Also present was Shautl;B.(tJurke, 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. (McShane - Torman) 5 -0 PASSES Correspondence > Minutes of December 16, 1998 Motion: To approve ( Torman- Flynn) 3 -0 -2 with Mr. Cook and Mr. McShane abstaining PASSES Southeastern Massachusetts Vision 2020 Survey Mr. Burke was requested to complete the survey on behalf of the board and send them a copy. ➢ ZBA Decision — James Ryan for a Variance from Section 4.2.1 for a single - family house on a lot with less than the required frontage adjacent to 94 Balcom Street in the R- l Zone —DENIED Final copy of letter to Selectmen re: Planning Board's position on proposed charter revisions Copy of letter to Jean Miller from James F. Higgins re: expansion of indoor recreational space Public Hearing Notice — Foxborough Planning Board > Public Hearing Notice — Attleboro Planning Board Y Public Hearing Notices — Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals ➢ Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals Decisions SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group Meeting Notice Y "New England Planning" newsletter ➢ "Planning" magazine i� Letter from Allen Willis requesting extension for completion of Cobbler Road Motion: To extend the time to complete the final paving of Cobbler Road to June 15, 1999. (Flynn- McShane) 5 -0 PASSES I Meeting of January 6, 1999 Correspondence (continued) ➢ Invitation to Village at Willow Crossings Grand Opening — Tuesday, January 26`11 at 8:00 a.m. ➢ Building Construction Report for December 1998 ➢ Notice of meeting January 27`h at 8:00 p.m. re: proposed Charter changes — Mr. French said he would be attending the meeting with the Board of Selectmen and encouraged other board members to join him. I Annroval Not Reauired (ANR) Plans J A plan for the creation of two lots at Hope and Church Street was submitted by Donald and Patricia Daniels. The two lots contain a total of 4,592 square feet and are to be combined with Lot 4 on "Plan of Land owned by The Town of Mansfield, Church Street/Hope Street' dated May 6, 1998 prepared by Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates. Mr. Burke recommended endorsement. Motion: To sign the Form A Plan (Flynn- McShane) 5 -0 PASSES Site Plan Review — Intersection of Chauncy and Pratt Streets David Field of the Town of Mansfield Engineering Department presented the plan showing the proposed changes to the intersection of Chauncy and Pratt Streets to the Planning Board in its capacity as the clearinghouse for municipal projects. He noted that it is a confusing intersection and the Engineering Department was asked to redesign it due to the number of accidents at that location. Mr. Burke noted the in -house redesign is similar to what was done several years ago at the intersection of Otis and School Streets and that it is being done with as little impact to the abutters as possible. He also pointed out that all abutters to the intersection will be notified of the public hearing to be held by the Board of Selectmen as Road Commissioners. Mr. French asked if there is sufficient room for a trailer truck to get around the corner radius without going into the other lane. Mr. Field pointed out that the design mirrors the other side of the road, Chilson Avenue, and they can make that turn without a problem. He noted that the radius has been tightened up to slow the traffic down. Mr. McShane asked if they had considered making Pratt Street one -way. Lee Azinheira, Town Engineer, advised the board that Ptlmn. Lance Lawson, Police Department Safety Officer, was involved in the process and recommended that it be two -way based on ( traffic counts. Mr. McShane asked what was happening with the proposed restaurant, noting he heard it 2 Meeting of January 6, 1999 is now being marketed as office space. He also questioned if a change in proposed use would necessitate their coming back before the board for site plan review. Mr. Burke advised him that there would be no further review unless there is a change in the footprint of the building in excess of 15 percent or a change in the amount of surface to be paved. He noted, however, that we could work with the owner to make any changes deemed to be necessary in the reconstruction of the intersection. Mr. McShane also asked about landscaping, noting the need to make the area more attractive without interfering with visibility. Mr. Field replied that the plans call for loaming and seeding, but nothing beyond that. Mr. Cook suggested the possibility of providing a couple of planters and some shrubs. Mr. McShane noted it is a good opportunity to make a qualitative difference in the way the town looks. Mr. French suggested painting directional arrows on the pavement. Motion: To send a positive recommendation to the Board of Selectmen in their capacity as Road Commissioners for the improvements to the intersection of Chauncy and Pratt Street according to the plan prepared by the Engineering Department with the following suggestions: 1. The corner radius be further reviewed 2. Turning arrow(s) be painted on the roadway pavement 3. Discussion be conducted with the owner of the restaurant regarding modification of the driveway 4. The opportunity to create an amenity for the Town be captured by providing some attractive landscaping/plantings (Torman- Flynn) 5 -0 PASSES Site Plan Review — 880/870A Plymouth Street — Proposed Warehouse Sherry Clancey of National Development presented plans on behalf of Keep Your Day Job LLC for a proposed warehouse to be located on a 125 acre parcel at the end of the Plymouth Street cul -de -sac. Two of their lots totaling 29.7 acres within this parcel which is zoned 1 -1 are to be used for the 186,000 sq.ft. warehouse. She explained that the warehouse would be state -of -the -art with high bays, security and fire protection to make it attractive to someone needing the extra height. The driveway would extend off the cul- de -sac with a small area off the driveway for short-term trailer drop -off . The proposed building has separate entrances which could be used for up to four tenants. She further reviewed the proposed on -site parking, lighting, drainage, and replication of wetlands. The following correspondence was read 1. Comments of Shaun Burke, Planning Director, dated December 17, 1998 2. Letter from Lee Azinheira, Town Engineer, dated January 6, 1999 3. Comments of Lt. Joe Sarro of the Fire Department dated December 17,1998 4. Letter from Laura Rome of MEPA re: ENF dated October 20, 1998 3 Meeting of January 6, 1999 ( can add. The nominations for priority protection areas as also discussed. Motion: To have Mr. Burke draft a letter to the Selectmen regarding the nominations for priority protection areas on behalf of the board and to fax it to Mr. French for review and approval prior to forwarding it to the Selectmen. (McShane - Torman) 5 -0 PASSES Mr. Burke advised the board that the Planning Department budget meeting with the Finance Committee is scheduled for February 2n at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Flynn suggested that "looking at a bio- technology use" be added to the Planning Board worklist. She also asked for a final copy of Dr. Mullen's report. Motion: To adjourn at 10:25 p.m. ( Torman- McShane) 5 -0 PASSES Signatt e of Clerk Date of Approval Next Meeting: January 20, 1999 I Meeting of January 6, 1999