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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Minutes 5/4/1988PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES MAY 4, 1988 Present: *Chairman Quinn, *Clerk Annino Planners: Caponigro, Flynn, Madan, McClanahan Planning Director LaCasse Meeting called to order at 7:20. Motion: To appoint Planner Caponigro Acting Chairman. (Flynn- McClanahan) Planners Flynn, McClanahan and Madan in favor. Planner Caponigro opposed. PASSES. Planner Caponigro declined position of Acting Chairman. Motion: To appoint Planner Madan Acting Chairman. ( Caponigra- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. (*Chairman Quinn entered the meeting at 7:22 and assumed his position as Chairman.) Motion: To appoint Planner Madan Acting Clerk. (Flynn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. 2. Clerk's Report Correspondence Memo to Planning Board from Michel LaCasse listing proposed Summer schedule for Planning Board meetings. Memo to Michel LaCasse from Robert E. Powers regarding release of funds for Cowan Meadow in the amount of $156,811. Motion: To release $156,811 from the performance bond for work completed at Cowan Meadow Subdivision. (McClanahan - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Copy of memo from Chairman Quinn to the Conservation Commission and the Board of Health requesting monthly /bimonthly joint meetings to commence after the close of Town Meeting. Copy of letter to Amy Anthony, EOCD regarding application for Strategic Planning Grant for downtown study. Letter to The Folkman Co., Zola Family Trust, MacHomes and Keith Development Corporation requesting their attendance at a meeting with Michel LaCasse, Plan- ning Director, to discuss possible construction of a sewer line to serve their proposed subdivisions. Copy of letter from Planning Board to Mr. and Mrs. Cleary regarding barrel entrance at Massapoag Estates. Copy of letter to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, from Planning Board regarding site plan for library /COA facility. Copy of letter to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, from Planning Board regarding site plan for Central /Chauncy Streets. 1 Planning Board's Minutes May 4, 1988 Page -2- Copy of letter to Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding Planning Board approval of "Conrod Acres" definitive subdivision plan. Copy of letter from the Planning Board to Joseph D. Brugliera regarding Goward Drive acceptance and sidewalk repair. Master Plan Advisory Council Minutes of April 21. Building Construction for the month of April. Letter from EOCD regarding second 1988 round of CDAG funding applications. New England Economic Indicator Fourth Quarter 1987 report. APA Bulletin. Public Hearing Notice, Town of Foxboro. Zoning Board of Appeals Statement of Facts for Lawton and Kovich. 3. 7:40 P.M. - "Maplewood Estates II" - Discussion Robert E. Powers, Subdivision Supervisor, was present for this discussion. Also present was Donald A. Baker, applicant. Mr. Powers explained that the Planning Board, at the time of the submission of this subdivision, first denied the plan and asked the applicant to change the detention area. The applicant changed this detention area per the request of the Planning Board. Subsequently, this plan was approved. This detention area is not draining properly because of the amount of clay used around the sides. Mr. Baker stated that although he could not speak for Mr. Mahoney, he is willing to add a pipe to control the drainage or remove some of the rip rap, if Conservation will allow it. The Planning Board discussed who should be responsible for filing a Notice of Intent with the Conservation Commission and the general consensus is that the Town should file. Town Counsel was contacted regarding holding a Modification hearing and taking contingencies and Mr. Query stated, if it is ready for acceptance, then no Modification hearing should be held. The applicant has completed everything he has been asked to do according to the final, approved plan. Motion: That the retention area at Lewis Road would not hold up acceptance at Town Meeting and recommend that the Town file with the Conservation Commission for the drainage in this area and accept Mr. Baker's generous offer of adding a pipe and removing rip rap to control the drainage, should Conservation approve this. (Madan - McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. r- Planning Board's Minutes May 4, 1988 Page -3- Motion: To send a letter to the Conservation Commission, copy Board of Selectmen and Town Manager, informing them of the intent of the Planning Board regarding Lewis Road. (Caponigro- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. 4. 8:00 P.M. - Public Hearing - "Captain John Williams Estates" - Applicant: .Tif- dan Development - Deadline: August 13, 1988 At 8:00 P.M., Chairman Quinn opened the public hearing for "Captain John Wil- liams Estates ", a 17 lot definitive subdivision plan. At 8:02 P.M. this hearing was postponed for ten minutes. 8:10 P.M. - "Captain John Williams Estates" At 8:10 P.M., Chairman Quinn reopened the public hearing for "Captain John Wil- liams Estates. At 8:50 P.M. this public hearing was continued until May 18, 1988 at 8:30 P.M. The following people spoke at this public hearing: Michael Trowbridge, Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates, Inc. Steven Benoit, Applicant. ( *Planner Annino entered the meeting at 8:15 P.M.) The following motions were made at this public hearing: Motion: To ask for more site specific information. (Annino - Madan) Planners Annino, Madan, Caponigro, Flynn and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner McClanahan opposed. PASSES. Motion: To have the Board of Health review this plan. (Caponigro - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To notify the Board of Selectmen, Conservation Commission and the Recreation Commission of the intended use for the open space lot at this subdivision, including a visual plan and ask for a response within two weeks. (Caponigro- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To continue the public hearing for "Captain John Williams Estates" until May 18, 1988 at 8:30 P.M. (Caponigro - McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. (Planner Flynn left the meeting at this time.) Motion: To have Planner Annino assume his position as Clerk. (Madan - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. 5. 9.00 P.M. - Continuation of Public Hearing - "Windermere" - Applicant: Richard Staples - Deadline: July 29, 1988 At 9:00 P.M., Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for the definitive subdivision plan, "Windermere ". At 9:40 P.M. this hearing was continued until 3 Planning Board's Minutes May 4, 1988 Page -4- May 18, 1988 at 9:30 P.M. The following people spoke at this public hearing: Michael Trowbridge, Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates. Richard Staples, Applicant. Leonard Flynn, 102 Jewell Street, Mansfield. Marydee Flynn, 102 Jewell Street, Mansfield. The following motions were made at this public hearing: Motion: To request a hydrogeologist report for lots 1 and 2. (Caponigro - Annino) Planners Caponigro, Annino, McClanahan and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Madan opposed. PASSES. Motion: To continue the public hearing for "Windermere" until May 18, 1988 at 9:30 P.M. (Annino - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. (Planner Flynn returned to the meeting at this time. 6. Site Plan Review o Copeland and Fowler Streets - Applicant: John Dei Motion: To send a positive recommendation to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings noting that the drainage has not been reviewed by Joseph J. Campo, Town Engineer. (Caponigro - McClanahan) Planners Caponigro, McClanahan, Madan, Flynn and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Annino opposed. PASSES. o Chrysler Parts Distribution Warehouse, Forbes Boulevard Motion: To send a positive recommendation to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings stating that a question was raised as to whether or not the detention areas should be considered "ponds ". Also, please review Patrolman Lance Lawson's comments pertaining to the location of one of driveways for this site. (Caponigro - Madan) Planners Caponigro, Madan, McClanahan, Annino and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Flynn opposed. PASSES. 7. "Form A" (AMR) Plans Paul G. Holian - School Street Motion: To sign the "Form A" (ANR) plan for Holian for property located off School Street. (Madan - Caponigro) Planners Caponigro, Madan, McClanahan, Flynn and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Annino opposed. PASSES. Robert & Jacqueline Hoffman - Balcom Street Motion: Not to sign the "Form A" (ANR) plan for Hoffman for property located on Balcom Street. (Annino- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. 4 Planning Board's Minutes May 4, 1988 Page -5- School Street Realty Trust - School Street Motion: To sign the "Form A" (ANR) plan for School Street Realty Trust for property located on School Street. (McClanahan-Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. 8, Executive Session At this time, the Board was polled to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation involving "Pine Terrace Estates" and pending litigation for Bird Road, Planner Flynn explained that the Board could go into Executive Session for cases currently in litigation, not pending. Motion: To enter into Executive Session to discuss litigation for "Pine Terrace Estates" at 10:30 P.M. Planner Annino - "Aye" Planner Caponigro - "Aye" Planner Flynn - "Aye" Planner Madan - "Aye" Planner McClanahan - "Aye" Chairman Quinn - "Aye" At 10:45 P.M. the Planning Board returned to their regular open meeting. Planning Director LaCasse informed the Planning Board that two preliminary plans have been filed for subdivisions off Bird Road. Bird Road is currently involved in pending litigation. Planning Director LaCasse feels that if the status of Bird Road is such that the access is not adequate for a "Form A" plan, then it is not adequate for a subdivision. Mr. LaCasse stated a settlement on Bird Road could occur very soon, after which there will be a bond for the road. If there is no progression, then the Planning Board could deny the preliminaries. Mike asked if the board wished to review these plans now or wait until there is a signed agreement. Board members agreed they should review the plans as regular preliminary plans and offer all input possible to the applicant, addressing the fact that Bird Road is inadequate in its present state. Planning Director LaCasse spoke to the Planning Board regarding Land Use Legis- lation requesting support for two bills currently before Legislature which in- volve zoning and subdivision regulation. One is for Grandfathering of Subdivi- sion Plans from Zoning Changes and the other regarding Impact Fees. Motion: To send letters from the Planning Board and Planning Director to the Joint Committee on Local Affairs and to Representative William Vernon supporting the proposed Legislation changes regarding Grandfathering and Impact fees. (Madan- Annino) Planners Annino, Flynn, Madan, McClanahan and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Caponigro opposed. PASSES 5 Planning Board's Minutes May 4, 1988 Page -6- 9. Around the Table Planning Director LaCasse informed the Planning Board that he needed the support of the Board for a grant with Attleboro, North Attleboro, Plainville and Mansfield for a study similar to the Canoe River Aquifer study. This study would concentrate on the West Mansfield area. Motion: To support the Planning Director's efforts in securing a grant jointly with the Towns of Mansfield, Attleboro, North Attleboro and Plain- ville. (Madan - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Planning Director LaCasse explained the final process being discussed at the Master Plan Advisory Council meetings at this time. The consultant is working on a consensus plan - one map of Mansfield and a five or six page document which explains the type of uses and general density for each zoning area. After Master Plan Advisory Council reviews it and agrees to it, they will present it to the boards. The consensus is to adopt a master plan supported by the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board and Master Plan Advisory Council. Once that is achieved, the consultant will write the zoning which accompanies it. Zoning changes would be supervised by the Planning Board because the Master Plan Ad- visory Council is not trained to review zoning amendments The Planning Board discussed problems with inadequate plans for site plan review. Planning Director LaCasse explained the Mr. Cook will be reviewing his proposed site plan review process at the next staff meeting and, if he receives the support of the Town Manager, will present the entire package to the Planning Board and all others involved in this process. Planner Caponigro stated he feels the Planning Board should seriously consider changing the layout of catch basins within a certain range (possibly 240' to 360') to put them on the lot lines in the subdivisions and would like to request Joseph J. Campo's opinion. Mr. Paul J. Folkman, writing in behalf of Mr. James Vadala, asked for an opinion of the Planning Board regarding the setting of roadway bonds /covenants for Eastbrook Estates. Mr. Vadala would like to post a road bond for Eastbrook Road and Marjac Way, leaving the covenant in place for Necco Road. The Planning Board had no objections to this request. 10. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. e A,�- CLERK 1 -t4,* i DATE T