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Planning Board Minutes
June 24, 2009 , i i
Present: Tom French, Chair; Beth Ashman-Collins, Clerk; Doug Annino, Don Cleary" lr
Tony Jodice, Olivier Kozlowski , . ... . , .vt
Shawn MacDonald and Timothy Verrochi, alternates',' f I 2: ? 3
Shaun P. Burke, Director of Plannin and Develo ment "
1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m.
12. Discussion with Ed Valanzola re: 905 South Main Street Variance
Property owner William Richard and Attorney Ed Valanzola explained the revised plan
showing 35% open space. Mr. Valanzola said the variance application will be withdrawn
and they are in compliance with zoning on all issues, including parking.
Ms. Collins asked how the stormwater will be managed under the new plan. Mr.
Valanzola explained they have not created new areas, but have reconfigured the existing
areas. Stormwater runoff will be decreased because of the additional green space.
Mr. French said the new plan will provide a nice landscaped buffer between the
businesses at the front and back of the site. Mr. Richard said they are working with
XtraMart on the landscaping plan.
Motion: To accept the plan titled "Site Plan at #905 South Main Street in Mansfield,
MA" dated June 24, 2009 by RIM Engineering Co., Inc., which shows 35% open space,
as a minor modification to the 905 South Main Street special permit. Three red maple
canopy trees with shrubs and grass shall be planted as indicated in the cross-hatched area
between the proposed gas station and the first row of parking spaces behind it
(Annino-Jodice) All in favor. PASSES
Mr. Valanzola said they will be sending the ZBA a letter formally withdrawing the
variance application.
I 3. Correspondence
2. Shawmut A venue Extension As-Built. The street was accepted as a public way at the
June 16,2009 Annual Town Meeting
Motion: To sign the as-built plan (Collins-Annino) All in favor. PASSES
I 5. Discussion - Housing Production Plan
The board discussed the draft Housing Production Plan.
Mr. Jodice suggested alternate language for the paragraph regarding the demolition delay
by-law on page 22, Market Opportunities. He said he was concerned that may raise
property rights issues. He said he agrees with the intent of requiring someone to consider
redevelopment opportunities before demolishing an older structure. Mr. Annino said a
demolition delay by-law helps to conserve historically significant structures, which
contribute to the character of the town. He noted the town would have to adopt an actual
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demolition delay by-law, which could be written to specify things like the age or location
of the structures that would trigger the by-law.
Motion: To approve the Housing Production Plan (Annino-Collins)
Six in favor. One opposed. PASSES
I 5. Form A (ANR) Plans
1.6. Public Comment
, 7. Around tbe Table
Mr. MacDonald said he has spoken to some North Main Street merchants on the north
side of Route 106, who have issues with the striping of the parking spaces in the area. He
said he thinks the business owners at that end of town feel neglected. Mr. French said he
thinks that will improve when MMAS moves to the neighborhood.
Mr. Jodice said there was an article in today's newspaper about the Hatheway-Patterson
Site becoming green space. He said the board hadn't discussed the issue and asked who
had made that decision.
Mr. French said he drove downtown after last week's discussion with Rep. Barrows and
said there should be a study of the traffic pattern on both the north and south sides of
Route 106. He suggested that before the SPREDD and South Coast Rail studies, the
board could ask Mr. Sullivan to look at how to bring in the road north of Route 106,
create small parking areas there, a two-way traffic pattern on the south side of Route 106,
and to provide his thoughts on geometry and what would be needed to create two-way
traffic on North Main Street south of Route 106. The board discussed which side of
North Main Street parking should be on in a two-way traffic pattern, and whether the
North Main Street fire station would be an issue with parking. Mr. Jodice said creating
more green space downtown, especially around the train station, would be a good idea.
Motion: To send Mr. Sullivan a letter asking him to look at the above issues
(Annino-Jodice) All in favor. PASSES
Mr. Cleary noted that both West and East Mansfield have signs advertising the businesses
in those neighborhoods, and suggested something similar for downtown.
I. 8. Adjournment
Motion: To adjourn at 8:20 p.m. (Jodice-
) All in favor. PASSES
Next meeting: Wednesday, July 22,2009 at 7:30 p.m.
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