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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Minutes , 7/27/1988PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES JULY 27, 1988 Present: Chairman Annino, Acting Clerk Sohn Planners: Caponigro and Flynn *Planning Director LaCasse *Robert E. Powers, Subdivision Supervisor 1. Meeting called to order at 7:10 P.M. Motion: To appoint Planner Sohn Acting Clerk. (Flynn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. 2. 7:10 P.M. - Continuation of Public Hearinq - "Chauncy Place" Applicant: Chauncy Realty Trust - Deadline: August % 1988 At 7:10 P.M., Chairman Annino continued the public hearing for "Chauncy Place ". At 8:09, this public hearing was continued until the opening and continuation of the public hearing for the "Construction Plan of Campbell Street ". At 8:25 P.M. the public hearing for "Chauncy Place" was continued until August 10 at 7:30 P.M. ( *Planning Director LaCasse entered the meeting at 7:40 P.M.) The following people spoke at this public hearing: James Dunn, Dunn Engineering Co., Inc. Edward Marchaselli, Applicant. Robert Currivan, Abutter. Walter Millette, Applicant. Gerry Abbott, Gerry Abbott Real Estate. The following motions were made at this public hearing: Motion: To close the public hearing for "Chauncy Place" (Caponigro -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To approve the definitive subdivision plan "Chauncy Place" with the condition that observation manholes be placed in the leaching galleys and that the infiltrators be used and locations approved by the Town Planner. (Caponigro -Sohn) WITHDRAWN. The Planning Board explained to the applicants that they would need a unanimous vote from the Board this evening due to the fact there are only four members present. Motion: To reconsider the motion to close the public hearing for "Chauncy Place ". (Flynn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. 3. 8:10 P.M. - Public Hearing - "Construction Plan of Campbell Street" - Applicant: Norman S. Paulsen - Deadline: October 295 1988 j At 8:10 P.M., Chairman Annino opened the public hearing for the "Construction Plan of Campbell Street ". At 8:11 P.M. this public hearing was continued until the conclusion of the public hearing for "Chauncy Place ". Planning Board's Minutes July 27, 1988 Page -2- The following motion was made at this public hearing: Motion: To continue this public hearing until the conclusion of the public hearing for "Chauncy Place" and the site plan review for Mansfield Corporate Center III. (Flynn -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. 4. 8:12 P.M. - Continuation of public hearing for "Chauncy Place" The following motions were made during this portion of the public hearing for "Chauncy Place ": Motion: To accept an extension of the deadline for "Chauncy Place" until August 15, 1988. (Flynn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To continue the public hearing for "Chauncy Place" until August 10, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. (Flynn- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. 5. 8:30 P.M. - Site Plan Review - Mansfield Corporate Center III Eugene Reilly of National Development Corp. gave a brief presentation of the proposed two story building for Mansfield Corporate Center III. Comments from various department heads were read. This site plan was the first to come under a new procedure by which the applicant first meets with Bertram M. Cook, Inspec- tor of Buildings, and department heads within the Town and then presents the plan to the Planning Board for a recommendation. Comments were requested from the Planning Board on this new procedure. However, due to the fact this site plan was so thorough, the Board would prefer to wait until four or five more site plans have been reviewed to comment on this procedure. Motion: To send a favorable recommendation to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings for the Mansfield Corporate Center III site plan. (Sohn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. 6. 8:55 P.M. - Continuation of public hearing for "Construction Plan of Campbell Street At 8:55 P.M., Chairman Annino continued the public hearing for the "Construction Plan of Campbell Street ". At 9:15 P.M. this public hearing was closed. The following people spoke at this public hearing: Norman Paulsen, Applicant. Olive Prohodsky, 64 Campbell Street, Mansfield. Anna Prohodsky, 73 Fowler Street, Mansfield. The following motions were made at this public hearing:. Motion: To close the public hearing for the "Construction Plan of Campbell Street ". (Flynn -Sohn) All in favor. Motion: To approve the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Construction Plan N i Planning Board's Minutes July 27, 1988 Page -3- of Campbell Street" subject to the following conditions: 1. Applicant to meet with Robert E. Powers, Subdivision Supervisor, and Al Andrews, Construction Inspector, to extend the area at the end of Campbell Street to provide a turnaround, to be shown on the plan. 2. Driveway entrance and dimensions of the 100' must be shown on the plan. 3. Conditions to be met within twenty (20) day appeal period. (Caponigro -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. (Planner Flynn left the meeting at this time.) 7. Continuation of Public Hearino - "Windermere" - Applicant: Richard Staples Deadline: July 29, 1988 Due to lack of a quorum, the Planning Board could not continue this public hear- ing. The definitive subdivision plan entitled "Windermere" is approved by default'as the deadline is July 29, 1988. (Planner Flynn returned to the meeting at this time.) B. Clerk's Report Correspondence Letter to Planning Board from Mr. Leonard Flynn regarding "Windermere" defini- tive subdivision plan. At this time, the Board held a discussion regarding plans being approved by default. Chairman Annino called for an Emergency Planning Board meeting for Friday, July 29, 1988 at 10:00 A.M. to be held at the Paine School and absent Board members will be notified to attend in order to take a formal vote on the "Windermere" plan. Emergency Meeting Notice will be posted with the Town Clerk before 8:30 A.M. Thursday morning. Paul J. Folkman spoke to the Board regarding a Release of Covenant for "Windchime Acres ". The Covenant does not cover pond lots at this site. Lot 38 is a pond lot. Mr. Folkman asked the Board to approve a Covenant for lot 3B and that a release be approved for lot 14. Motion: That Lot 14 at "Windchime Acres" be released and that a covenant be placed on Lot 38 at "Windchime Acres" as security with the Town for the completion of the pond subject to the plan book and page number being supplied. (Caponigro -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. Memo to Michel LaCasse from Robert E. Powers recommending partial release of bond for "Massapoag Estates" in the amount of $95,292. Motion: To approve the partial release of bond for "Massapoag Estates" in the amount of 895,292. (Flynn- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. Memo to Michel LaCasse from Robert E. Powers recommending partial release of bond for "Oak Hill" in the amount of $34,136.70. 3 Planning Board's Minutes July 27, 1988 Page -4- Motion: To approve the partial release of bond for "Oak Hill" in the amount of $343136.70. (Caponigro - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Memo to Michel LaCasse from Robert E. Powers recommending partial release of bond for "Mansfield Manor" in the amount of $7,147.50. Motion: To approve the partial release of bond for "Mansfield Manor" in the amount of $73147.50. (Caponigro - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Covenant from Tifdan Development for "Captain John Williams Estates ". Motion: To accept the covenant for "Captain John Williams Estates ". (Sohn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. Planning Director LaCasse spoke to the Planning Board regarding progress being made at "Camelot Estates" and "Green Acres" subdivision. Broderick Corporation has addressed the problems at "Camelot" satisfactorily. However, Home Developdrs has not made sufficient progress at "Green Acres ". Motion: To send a registered letter to the developer, copies to the bank and to Special Town Counsel Al Query, stating that the Planning Board is not satisfied with the progress made at "Green Acres" to date and directs the developer to proceed within two weeks. (Caponigro -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. ( *Robert E. Powers left the meeting at this time.) Letter to Planning Board from Ted Mahoney regarding plans to address the issues raised by the Board during their review of Jackson Village. Letter to Planning Board from Eugene F. Boyle confirming proposed agreement be- tween School Street Realty Trust and the Town of Mansfield regarding improve- ments to intersection of Otis and School Streets. Copy of letter to EOEA from Richard Lewis, Conservation Agent regarding proposed Resource Recovery Facility to be located in Mansfield. Master Plan Advisory Council minutes of 7/14/88. Copies of letters to Mr. Donald B. Kaufman and Mr. Daniel B.J. Ryan from Master Plan Advisory Council regarding their recommendations for zoning changes. Copies of letters from Planning Board to Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding Special Permit decision for National Lumber; Sandy Hill Estates; Scenic Rd. - Mill Street and Whitetail Acres. Copy of letter to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, regarding surplus material removal for Alan Brown. Letters to various banks releasing funds for "Green Acres" and "Eastbrook \ Estates ". M Planning Board's Minutes July 27, 198B Page -5- Copy of memo to Board of Selectmen from Planning Board appointing Planner McClanahan to the Solid Waste Committee. Letter from Mansfield Cooperative Bank regarding partial release of bond for "Green Acres ". Public hearing notices for the Town of North Attleboro; Town of Easton and the City of Attleboro. Statement of Facts from Zoning Board of Appeals for Eagan. Water Resources Research Newsletter. Planning Magazine. Master Plan draft. 9. "Form A "' (ANR) Plans The Folkman Company - Clementine Drive Motion: To sign the "Form A" Plan for Folkman for property located on Clementine Drive. (Flynn- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. Peter Morse - Tremont Street Motion: To sign the "Form A" Plan for Morse for property located on Tremont Street. (Flynn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. Allen L. Willis, Jr. - Willow Street Motion: To not sign the "Form A" plan for Willis for property located on Willow Street due to the fact that parcels A & B are non - buildable and it is not noted on the plan. (Flynn -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. Developers Concept c/o Valle Co. - Robinson Court Motion: To sign the "Form A" plan for Robinson Court for property located on Robinson Court. (Flynn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. Alan Brown - Wessel Street Motion: To sign the "Form A" plan for Brown for property located on Wessel Street. (Caponigro - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Judith A. Ferguson - Old Elm Street Motion: To sign the "Form A" plan for Ferguson for property located on Old Elm Street. (Caponigro -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. 5 Planning Board's Minutes July 27, 1988 Page -b- Donald Ploof /Scott Buchanan - Otis /Gilbert Streets Motion: To sign the "Form A" plan for Ploof and Buchanan for property located on Otis and Gilbert Streets. (Capongiro- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. The Board discussed going into Executive Session to discuss litigation regarding Church Street. However, this was tabled until more members of the Board are present. 10. Around the Table A question was raised as to whether or not "Echo Hills" donated money to the Town sidewalk fund which they saved on oil /water separators. Robert E. Powers will be consulted regarding this. Amendments to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations will be addressed in the very near future. Minutes of June 15, 1988 Motion: To approve the minutes of June 15, 1988. (Caponigro- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Planning Director LaCasse informed the Planning Board that Campo Chemicals has been designated as a Hazardous Waste Site by the State. This raised some ques- tions regarding the subdivision "Treetops" which abuts Campo properties. The Board discussed various solutions to informing potential buyers of the homes in this subdivision of this hazard. Attorney Query will be consulted as to some type of legal document which the Planning Board might record at the Registry of Deeds. Planning Director LaCasse showed the Board a map which he compiled showing road- ways in the "Wayside Estates" subdivision to be abandoned. 11. Public Discussion Mr. Leonard Flynn of 102 Jewell Street asked to go on record this evening that he was present for the continuation of the public hearing for the "Windermere" subdivision and that the applicant and /or his representative were not. 12. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M. K , DATE M