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,. PLANNINB BOARD'S
MINUTES
OCTOBER 19, 1988
/ Present: Chairman Annino, Acting Clerk Flynn
Planners: Caponigro, Quinn and *Sohn
Community Development Director LaCasse
1. Meeting called to order at 7:35 P.M.
Motion: To appoint Planner Flynn Acting Clerk.
(Caponigro - Quinn) All in favor. PASSES.
2. Clerk's Report
Correspondence
Letter from Jameson Landscaping regarding tree at "Trowbridge Woods ".
Motion: To send a letter to David Welch stating that the Planning Board would
like him to wait until Spring before removing the tree at the entrance
to "Trowbridge Woods ", as long is it is not an undue hardship for the
applicant, to see if the tree will renew itself.
(Flynn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES.
Memo from Robert E. Powers to Michel LaCasse regarding bond estimate for
"Trowbridge Woods" in the amount of $152,348.66, plus a 10% contingency of
$15,234.87, for a total bond of $167,583.55.
Irrevocable Letter of Credit from People's Savings Bank for "Trowbridge Woods"
in the amount of $167,583.55.
Motion: To accept the bond estimate for "Trowbridge Woods" in the amount of
$167,583.55.
(Quinn - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
Motion: To accept the Irrevocable Letter of Credit for "Trowbridge Woods" from
People's Savings Bank in the amount of $167,583.55.
(Quinn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES.
Memo from Robert E. Powers to Michel LaCasse regarding bond estimate for
"Chauncy Place" in the amount of $152,708.74 with a 10% contingency of
$15,270.87, for a total bond of $167,979.61.
Motion: To accept the bond estimate for "Chauncy Place" in the amount of
$167,979.61.
(Quinn - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
Copy of letter•to Thomas E. Dwyer, Town Manager, from Dennis Welch regarding
sewer extension for "Trowbridge Woods ".
Memo from Robert E. Powers to Michel LaCasse recommending partial release of
bond for "Green Acres" subdivision in the amount of $14,443.58 for street lights
and fire alarm at Green Acres Drive and 50% of road asphalt at Jennifer Drive.
Motion: To release $14,443.58 for partial completion of work at "Green Acres"
subdivision.
(Quinn - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
Letter to Planning Board from Kopelman and Paige regarding Town of Mansfield vs.
John C. Colella et al regarding Court date set for October 19, 1988.
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Copy of letter to Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, from Boyle, Sorgi & Thrasher
regarding complaint filed by School Street Realty Trust vs. Planning Board.
Letter to Planning Board from Anastasia Kanellopoulos regarding review by the
Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee (CRAAC) of Beaumont's Pond environmental
report prepared by Storch Engineers.
Copy of letter to Peter M. DeGirolamo, Jr. from Robert E. Powers regarding con-
dition of gravel at Thompson and Wessel Streets and instructions to cease and
desist from further work in this area.
Letter to Michel LaCasse from OMNIS Corporation requesting release of 10% con-
tingency for "Hidden Estates" in the amount of $18,910.32.
Copy of letter to Eugene Boyle, School Street Realty Trust, informing him that
copies of the minutes he requested are available at the Town Clerk's office.
Memo from Thomas E. Dwyer, Town Manager, regarding Resource Recovery Review
Process. (Copy given to each Board member.)
Copy of letters from Planning Board to Attleboro /Pawtucket Savings Bank releas-
ing funds for "Massapoag Estates" and "Matthews Estates" subdivisions.
Copy of letter from Planning Board to MerchantsBank of Boston releasing funds
for "Van Koert Farms" subdivision.
Copy of letter from Michel LaCasse to Paul J. Folkman regarding request for
modification to "Fuller Estates" subdivision.
Copies of letters to the Zoning Board of Appeals from Planning Board regarding
decisions on variance applications for Barrows, Clemmey, McClanahan and Tegan.
Public Hearing Notices for Foxboro, Easton and Attleboro.
Invitation from SRPEDD to attend kickoff for Regional Transportation Plan update
for City of Attleboro and the Towns of North Attleboro, Plainville, Mansfield
and Norton.
Zoning Board of Appeals Statement of Facts for Great Woods Chrysler /Plymouth;
D'Antonio and Giovino.
Minutes of September 7, 1988
Planner Flynn noted that under "Around the Table ", during a discussion of aban-
doned cars, the street was given as "Jewell ". The area in question is actually
on Balcom Street.
Motion: To approve the Minutes of September 7, 1988 as amended.
(Flynn - Quinn) All in favor. PASSES.
Minutes of September 14, 1988
Motion: To approve the Minutes of September 14, 1988 as written.
(Flynn - Quinn) All in favor. PASSES.
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3. Master Plan Workshop
Community Development Director LaCasse gave each Board member a copy of the
Zoning By -Laws which he edited to include proposed Master Plan zoning changes.
Sections will be renumbered for easier reference. Tonight's objective is to
quickly review these zoning changes to familiarize the Board with this document,
so they can read through it and study before the next Workshop.
General definitions section was discussed. At this time, no zone has been set
aside under the Master Plan for adult bookstores and motion picture theatre,
which currently is allowed under Special Business by Special Permit only.
( *Planner Sohn entered the meeting at 8:00 P.M.)
The lot width zoning amendment proposed by the Planning Board will be included
with the definitions for "Lot ".
Floor Area Ratio: Add, after ...buildings, "exclusive of parking
structures",...
Use regulations matrix was reviewed.
Cannery will be using an extensive definitions section and this was discussed at
length. The definitions are listed by classes and will be put in alphabetical
order under each class.
Definitions for hotel /motel will be further reviewed.
Definition for "Kennel" should be separated from "Veterinary Care:"
The section under Accessory Uses regarding Garages will be reviewed with Bertram
M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings.
Under the section for Accessory Apartments, the term "net floor area" to be
changed to "gross floor area" and under 3.9.7, "two bedrooms" will be changed to
"one bedroom". "Bedroom" should be clearly defined. The purpose of using the
date of "January 1, 1986" will be further researched.
Section 3.10.1 - Older Building Reuse, add a comma after "...prior to January 1,
1950,... ".
Section 3.11--'Prohibited Uses - should perhaps read "based on the opinion of
public safety officials as well as appropriate boards and committees in Town".
Schedule 4.2.1: Density and Dimensional Regulations, Residential Districts:
The heading "PRIP should be changed to "RIP. Add "Cluster SP" under this sec-
tion. Item #2 under "Notes" should include the word "scenic" before "...roads
or streets ". The 75' setback for this section was discussed at length. Also,
the reference for Note #2 should be after "front ", not after the 40 under R1.
Schedule 4.2.2: Density and Dimensional Regulations, Business and Industrial
l Districts: Under Note #3, 117' stories should be changed to "6" stories and the
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50% of open space will be addressed further. A lengthy discussion followed
regarding the regulations for the height of buildings.
Michel LaCasse and Board members reviewed this document through Page 29. Th_e
next workshop for Master Plan Zoning Amendments will be November 9, 1988.
4. "Form A" (ANR) Plans
The Folkman Co. Inc., Clementine Drive
Motion: To sign the "Form A" Plan for Folkman for property located off Clemen-
tine Drive.
(Flynn- Quinn) All in favor. PASSES.
5. Around the Table
Planner Quinn raised the question as to the progress of abandoning paper
streets. Community Development Director LaCasse stated he is still waiting for
comments from Special Town Counsel Alphonse Query.
b. Public Discussion
Peter DeTrollio spoke to the Board about an area of West Mansfield where he has
a piece of property he would like to have included in the Neighborhood Business
zone. He has a variety store at Coach Road and Elm Street, which has been a
business of one kind or another since 1937. Planning Board will look into
changing the zoning in the area and recommended that Mr. DeTrollio attend the
public hearing for zoning amendments when it is held.
7. Around the Table (Cont.)
Planner Quinn informed the Planning Board that for the first time in the history
of the Commonwealth, two overrides passed on the same ballot. The subcommittee
maintained a low profile and did not try to oversell the issue. All the Boards
endorsed these overrides and Steve thanked the Planning Board for their support.
Planner Flynn asked about the gravel pit off Franklin Street. Community
Development Director LaCasse will speak to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Build-
ings, again.
8. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M.
ACTING QVERK
DATE OF APPROVAL
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