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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Minutes 12/21/1988PLANNING HOARD'S h�u MINUTES DECEMBER 21, 1988 F Eta 2 7 199,9; Present: Acting Chairman Madan, Acting Clerk Quinn Planners: Caponigro, Flynn, McClanahan, Sohn Michel LaCasse, Planning Consultant 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. (Scheduled to begin at 7:00 P.M. - no quorum until 7:30.) 2. 7.30 P.M. - Continuation of Public Hearing - "Yoezem Meadow" - Applicant: Charles & Janice Meszoely - Deadline: December 23, 1988 Motion: To appoint Planner Quinn Acting Clerk. (McClanahan - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. At 7:30 P.M., Acting Chairman Madan continued the public hearing for "Yoezem Meadow ". At 7 :50 P.M., this public hearing was closed. The following people spoke at this public hearing: Richard Brink, Dunn Engineering Company, Inc. Patricia McKeever, 1401 West Street, Mansfield. The following motions were made at this public hearing: Motion: To approve the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Yoezem Meadow" subject to the following conditions: 1. A notation be placed on the plan calling attention to the drainage on the proposed driveway on Lot 1. 2. Notations by the Town Engineer be addressed. (Flynn - WITHDRAWN ( *Planner Sohn entered the meeting at 7:50 P.M.) Motion: To close the public hearing and approve the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Yoezem Meadow" subject to the following conditions: 1. A_ notation be placed on the plan calling attention to the drainage on the proposed driveway on Lot 1. 2. Changes to the drainage as outlined by Robert Swanson, Town En- gineer, be addressed. 3. All conditions must be incorporated on the plan within the twenty (20) day appeal period. ( Caponigro- McClanahan) Planners Caponigro, McClanahan, Sohn, Flynn and Acting Chairman Madan in favor. Planner Quinn opposed. PASSES. 1 Planning Board's Minutes _ E December 21, 1988 Page -2- 3. 8:00 P.M. - Public Hearing - "Modification to Eastleiqh Estates North" - Applicant: Dana H. Colby At 8:00 P.M., Acting Chairman Madan opened the public hearing for the "Modification to Eastleigh Estates North ". At 8:01 P.M., this public hearing was continued until the end of the site plan review for Bristol Travel. The following motion was made at this public hearing: Motion: To continue the public hearing for the "Modification to Eastleigh Estates North" until the end of the site plan review for Bristol Travel. (Quinn - McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. 4. Site Plan Review o Bristol Travel - 154 Copeland Drive Alden Swanson, Jr., applicant, gave a brief presentation to the Planning Board for this site plan. Motion: To send a favorable recommendation to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, for the Bristol Travel site plan with the condition that this site plan include the statement that the applicant will be giving the Town an easement on the corner of Giles Place and Copeland Drive to make the radius. (Quinn- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. 5. 8:05 P.M. - Continuation of Public Hearing - "Modification to Eastleigh Estates North" At 8:05 P.M., Acting Chairman Annino continued the public hearing for the "Modification to Eastleigh Estates North ". At 8:15 P.M., this public hearing was closed. The following person spoke at this public hearing: Richard Brink, Dunn Engineering Company, Inc. The following motion was made at this public hearing: Motion: To close the public hearing and approve the "Modification to Eastleigh Estates North" as presented. (Sohn - Quinn) All in favor. PASSES. b. Clerk's Report Correspondence Copy of letter from Michel LaCasse, Planning Consultant, to Canton Institution for Savings regarding expiration date for letter of credit for "Canoe River Estates ". Letter from R. F. Merrikin Associates requesting time on Planning Board agenda for review of site plan for proposed addition to Bristol Plaza. Motion: To invite Merrikin Associates in at 8:00 P.M. on January 4, 1989. (Quinn -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. 2 Planning Board's Minutes December 21, 1988 Page -3- Letter from OMNIS Corporation requesting release of funds for "Hidden Estates" subdivision. Motion: To instruct Town Counsel to beqin action to take over the remaining bond for "Hidden Estates ". (Quinn - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Copy of letter to Board of Selectmen from Kelli Baker regarding SRPEDD hours for downtown parking study. Memo from the Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee regarding open house to be held at Wheaton College. Copy of letter to Ms. Jackie Wilkins, EOEA, MEPA Unit, from SRPEDD regarding "Witch Pond Estates II ". Copy of letter and set of plans to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, from Norwood Engineering, regarding changes to site plan for Hampden Road as requested by Planning Board. Copy of letter from Planning Board to Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding ap- proval for "Maple Hill Estates I ". Copy of letter from Planning Board to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, regarding removal of unsuitable materials at the National Lumber site. Copy of letter from Planning Board to Guaranty -First Trust Co. regarding release of funds for "Eastbrook Estates ". Copies of letters from the Mansfield Cooperative Bank acknowledging release of funds for "Oak Hill "; "Cowan Meadow" and "Timberline ". Land Use Manager. 7. Nicholas C. Harris, Jr. - Discussion Mr. Harris came before the Planning Board to update the situation involving the land swap for fifteen acres of Mr. Harris' land for five acres of Town of Mansfield property in order to connect "Balcom Ridge I" and "Haltom Ridge II ". Mr. Harris stated he had met with the Town Manager and John Dunn, representing the Board of Selectmen, and they are not interested in the fifteen acres he is offering or pursuing a well site in West Mansfield. They have asked Mr. Harris to build the road between the two subdivisions according to Subdivision Regula- tions and the Town will maintain the lots which become available on each side. Mr. Harris was told he would have first option to purchase the property if it should become available. A formal agreement from the Board of Selectmen regarding this easement will be necessary and a statement on the plan that Mr. Harris will complete the road before the "Balcom Ridge II" plan may be signed. Mr. Harris stated that, if the Town approves this easement, he will be coming in with a modification to "Balcom Ridge I" to bring Hickory Terrace to a cul -de -sac. 3 Planning Board's Minutes December 21, 1988 Page -4- Motion: To further extend the twenty (20) day appeal period for "Balcom Ridge Estates II ". (Quinn- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. 8. Variance Requests Signs Etc., Inc. - SANNIES, 310 North Main Street Motion: To send a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the variance application of Signs Etc., Inc. to replace an existing sign at SANNIES, Inc. at 310 North Main Street. (Quinn - McClanahan) Planners Quinn, McClanahan, Caponigro and Acting Chairman Madan in favor. Planners Sohn and.Flynn opposed. PASSES. Michael R. D'Antonio, 31 Lakeview Avenue Motion: To send a negative recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals (Sohn- Quinn) Planners Sohn and Quinn in favor. Planners Caponigro, Flynn, McClanahan and Acting Chairman Madan opposed. FAILS. Motion: To send a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the variance application of D'Antonio to construct an addition to an existing non- conforming dwelling at 31 Lakeview Avenue. (Caponigro - McClanahan) Planners Caponigro, McClanahan and Acting Chairman Madan in favor. Planners Sohn, Quinn and Flynn opposed. FAILS. (Planner McClanahan left the meeting at this time.) William F. Webb, 347 Elm Street Motion:' To send a negative recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the variance application of Webb to subdivide a lot at 347 Elm Street, Lot I having an existing non - conforming dwelling, Lot 2 to have less than the required frontage. (Quinn -Sohn) Planners Quinn, Sohn and Flynn in favor. Planner Caponigro and Acting Chairman Madan opposed. PASSES. 9. 9:00 P.M. - Preliminary Plan Review "Rosewood Court" - Applicant* Stanley Zola, Trustee - Deadline: January 19, 1989 (Planner McClanahan returned to the meeting at this time.) This proposed subdivision is located off Bird Road. Neither the applicant nor his engineer were present for this preliminary review. Michel LaCasse reminded the Planning Board of the terms of the contract regarding construction of Bird Road. This subdivision had been denied in the preliminary stage once before due to the fact the status of Bird Road was in litigation for inadequate access. (Planners Quinn and Caponigro left the meeting at this time to attend the Board of Selectmen's meeting.) Motion: To approve the preliminary plan entitled "Rosewood Court" subject to comments by the Town Engineer, Department heads and Michel LaCasse, Planning Consultant, being addressed in the definitive stage. (McClanahan -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. 4 Planning Board's Minutes December 21, 1989 Page -5- 10. "Form A" (ANR) Plans Motion: To appoint Planner Sohn Acting Clerk. (Flynn- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. Billings Realty Trust & Peter & Diane Fontanini, South Street Motion: To sign the "Form A" (ANR) Plan for Billings Realty and Fontanini for property located off South Street. (Sohn- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. North Main Street Development, Concetta Circle Motion: To sign the "Form A" (ANR) Plan for North Main Street Development for property located off Concetta Circle. (Flynn -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. (Planners Caponigro and Quinn returned to the Planning Board meeting at this time.) 11. Executive Session At 9:20, Acting Chairman Madan polled Session for the purpose of discussing Planner Sohn - Aye Planner Quinn - Aye Planner Caponigro - Aye Planner Flynn - Aye Planner McClanahan - Aye Acting Chairman Madan - Aye the Planning Board to enter into Executive litigation involving "Whitetail Acres ". 12. Around the Table Michel LaCasse spoke to the Planning Board regarding applicants for the position of Planning Director. Mike informed the Board that the Town Manager will not accept less than three candidates to interview for this position. Motion: To meet on December 28, 1988 to hold interviews for the remaining can- didates. (Flynn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. Planner Sohn stated that the Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee will have a wine and cheese gathering at Wheaton College on February 12, 1989 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Planner Flynn spoke to Michel LaCasse regarding the berm at Van Koert Farms. 13. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M. DATE APPROVED 5