HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Minutes 4/20/1988At this time, Chairman Quinn asked the Board if they would accommodate Thomas E.
Dwyer, Tot-in Manager, for a discussion of truck traffic on Central Street. Board
members present (five) agreed to do so when remaining members were present this
evenino.
?_. Clerk's Report.
Correspondence
Attorney James Kelly submitted a legal document to change the name of Barbara
Road to Elyse Road at the "Massapoag Estates" subdivision to be recorded with
the Registry of Deeds.
fiotion: To accept the legal document" presented by Attorney James Kelly to
change the name of Barbara Road to Elyse Road at the "Massapoag
Estates" subdivision.
(Madan- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
Memo to all boards and committees from Board of Selectmen inviting chairmen to
attend a "Round Table" discussion at their meeting of May 16, 1988. (Chairman
Quinn will represent the Plannino Board.)
Bond estimate for "Elmwood"
Town Engineer.
Motion: To accept the bond
$168,887155,
(Madan - Flynn) All
in the amount of $168,867.65 from ,Joseph J. Campo.
C,timate fnr "Elmwood" in the amount of
in favor, PASSES.
Irrevocable Letter cf Credit from fiansfield Cooperative Bank and Release of
Covenant form for Harrington and Hatto for the "Timberline" subdivision.
Motion: To accept the Irrevocable Letter of Credit from Mansfield Cooperative
Bank in the amount of S216,B37,50 for "Timberline" subdivision. _
(Flynn- Annino) All in favor. PASSES.
Motion_ To sign the Felease o' Covenant for "Timherlino"
(Madan- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES.
i *Planner Caponigro entered the meeting at 7:35 P.M.)
Memo from Joseph J. Campo, Town Engineer, regarding streets for acceptance at
Tosco Meeting.
Copy of letter to White and Kelly from Alphonse Query, Special Town Counsel,
regarding legal frontage.
Announcement. of Massachusetts Housing Partnership Conference and Expo scheduled
for June 28, 1988.
Brochure for Third Annual Massachusetts Preservation Conference.
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Present:
Chairman Guinn, Clerl: Annino
Planners:
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Planning Director
LaCasse
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I, Meeting
called to order at
7:30 P,M.
At this time, Chairman Quinn asked the Board if they would accommodate Thomas E.
Dwyer, Tot-in Manager, for a discussion of truck traffic on Central Street. Board
members present (five) agreed to do so when remaining members were present this
evenino.
?_. Clerk's Report.
Correspondence
Attorney James Kelly submitted a legal document to change the name of Barbara
Road to Elyse Road at the "Massapoag Estates" subdivision to be recorded with
the Registry of Deeds.
fiotion: To accept the legal document" presented by Attorney James Kelly to
change the name of Barbara Road to Elyse Road at the "Massapoag
Estates" subdivision.
(Madan- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
Memo to all boards and committees from Board of Selectmen inviting chairmen to
attend a "Round Table" discussion at their meeting of May 16, 1988. (Chairman
Quinn will represent the Plannino Board.)
Bond estimate for "Elmwood"
Town Engineer.
Motion: To accept the bond
$168,887155,
(Madan - Flynn) All
in the amount of $168,867.65 from ,Joseph J. Campo.
C,timate fnr "Elmwood" in the amount of
in favor, PASSES.
Irrevocable Letter cf Credit from fiansfield Cooperative Bank and Release of
Covenant form for Harrington and Hatto for the "Timberline" subdivision.
Motion: To accept the Irrevocable Letter of Credit from Mansfield Cooperative
Bank in the amount of S216,B37,50 for "Timberline" subdivision. _
(Flynn- Annino) All in favor. PASSES.
Motion_ To sign the Felease o' Covenant for "Timherlino"
(Madan- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES.
i *Planner Caponigro entered the meeting at 7:35 P.M.)
Memo from Joseph J. Campo, Town Engineer, regarding streets for acceptance at
Tosco Meeting.
Copy of letter to White and Kelly from Alphonse Query, Special Town Counsel,
regarding legal frontage.
Announcement. of Massachusetts Housing Partnership Conference and Expo scheduled
for June 28, 1988.
Brochure for Third Annual Massachusetts Preservation Conference.
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URISA '88 Mapping the Future Registration Form and Information.
SRPEDD notice regarding Workshop on Paper Streets and The ABC's of Septic Sys-
tems and Percolation Tests.
( *Planner Sohn entered the meeting at 7 :4(l P.M.)
3. Thomas E. Dwyer, Town Manager
Mr. Dwyer was present for tonight's meeting in response to a request from the
Planning Board for more information regarding a report on truck traffic on
Central Street.
4. 8:00 P.M. - Public Hearing - "Windermere" Definitive Subdivision Plan -
Applicant: Richard Staples - Deadline: July 29, 1988
At 8:00 P.M., Chairman Quinn opened the public hearing for "Windermere" defini-
tive subdivision. At 6:02 P.M., this public hearing was continued until the end
of the meeting with the Town Manager.
The following motion was made at this public hearing:
Motion: To continue the public hearing for "Windermere" until after the dis-
cussion with Mr. Dwyer, Town Manager.
(Madan - McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES.
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E-. T)wyer. Town Manager (C:nntinued)
A study was done as a result of requests from residents. on Central Street who
complained about excessive truck traffic. Residents have requested that truck
traffic be excluded from usine that portion of Central Street which runs from
Chauncy Street in Mansfield to the Foxboro line. Mr. Dwyer explained that a
count was taken by DPW people during a twelve hour period. One possible solu-
tion would be to post sions stating "No Through Trucking ". The State is also
reviewing this problem. The Planning Board discussed alternative solutions to
the proposed signs.
(Planner Flynn left the meeting at this time.)
6. 8:05 P.M. - Public Hearing - "(•lindermere" (continued)
A: 8:05 P.M., Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for "Windermere" sub-
division. At 9:00 P.M. this public hearing was continued until May Ii, 1988 at
9:00 P.M.
The following people spoke at this public hearing:
Michael Trowbridge, Hutchins /Trowbridge Associates, Inc.
Richard Staples, Applicant.
Marydee Flynn, 102 Jewell Street, Mansfield, MA
The following motion was made at this public hearing:
Motion: To continue the public hearing for "Windermere" until May 4, 1988 at
9:00 P.M.
(Madan - Annino) All in favor. PASSES.
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(Planner Flynn returned to the meeting at this time.)
7. Frank Patterson - Goward Drive
At the request of Planner Sohn, Chairman Quinn allowed time on the agenda to ac-
commodate Mr. Patterson. Mr. Patterson explained that he had spoken with Robert
E. Powers, Planning Department Subdivision Supervisor, and Planning Director,
Michel LaCasse regarding repaving sidewalk areas within the driveways on two
lots at Goward Drive to satisfy the Town's concerns. One of these lots belongs
to Mr. Patterson. Mr. Patterson was riot satisfied with the solution as ex-
plained to him and came before the the Planning Board for more guidance. It was
explained that the roadway should have been done according to Subdivision Rules
and Regulations. After a lengthy discussion, the Planning Board explained to
Mr. Patterson that the issue of repairing the sidewalk was between the
developer, Joseph Brugliera, and the Planning Board and that the Town was simply
trying to inform Mr. Patterson of the situation.
S. 9:25 P.M. - WORKSHOP - Proposed 7onino Amendment Decisions
Articles 33, 36, 44, 45, 46 and 47 were left open for written input only at the
close of the public hearings held March 23 and 30, 1988.
ARTICLE 44 - Correspondence regarding this article was read at this time.
Motion; To support Article 44 at Town Meeting as written.
(Sohn - McClanahan)
/ tic t; on: To amend the main metier: to limit the buildings to four stories and
50' it height.
(Annino-McClanahan) Planners Annino, McClanahan and Flynn in favor.
Planners Caponioro, Sohn and Madan opposed. Chairman Quinn abstains.
FAILS.
Motion: To amend the main motion to amend the employee parking to "one narking
space for every employee on the largest shift ".
(Flynn - Annino) Planners Flym„ Annino, Madan, McClanahan and Chairman
Quinn in favor. Planners Caponigro and Sohn opposed. PASSES.
Motion_ To support Article 44 at Town Meeting as amended.
'Caponigro -Sohn) Planners Caponioro, Sohn, Madan, Annino, McClanahan
and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Flynn opposed. PASSES.
ARTICLE 45 - Correspondence regarding this article was read at this time, in-
cluding a petition from 39 neighbors opposing this article and a
Covenant to guarantee the type of building to be constructed.
Motion: To support Article 45 at Town Meeting as written.
(Sohn - Madan) All in favor. PASSES.
ARTICLE 46 - Correspondence reoarding this article was read at this time.
Motion: To not support Article 46 at Town Meeting.
(Annino - Flynn) Planners Flynn, Annino, Madan, Sohn and Chairman Quinn
�. in favor. Planners McClanahan and Caponigro opposed. PASSES.
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(Planner McClanahan left the meeting at this time.)
ARTICLE 47 - Correspondence regarding this article was read at this time.
Motion: To support Article 47 at Town Meeting as written because of the con-
sistency with the surrounding area.
(Flynn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES.
ARTICLE 33 - Memo from Richard Lewis, Conservation Agent, was read suggesting
minor changes to this Article as originally written.
Motion: To support accepting Article 33 as amended April 20, 1988 by striking
"whichever is greater" from this article.
(Madan - McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES.
ARTICLE 36 - No correspondence was received regarding this article.
Motion: To support Article 36 at Town Meeting as written.
(Annino - McClanahan)
Motion: To amend Article 36 to read: ...of the Zoning By -Laws "at the discre-
tion of the Planning Board ".
(Flynn - Annino) All in favor.
To support the main motion as amended.
All in favor. PASSES.
10. Correspondence (Continued)
Letter of approval, with conditions, for "Beaumont's Pond" preliminary plan from
Foxboro Planning Board.
Job Opportunity - Main Street Program Specialist.
Public Hearing notices, Town of Easton.
Public Hearing notice, Town of North Attleboro.
11. Around the Table
Planning Director LaCasse informed the Planning Board that he is working on two
grant applications. One is within the framework of the Comprehensive Permit for
Mansfield Depot II. The Planning Board did support this grant at the time of
the review for "Village at Mansfield Depot II ". The second grant being con-
templated is to do a Strategic Planning Grant with North Attleboro, Plainville,
Attleboro and Mansfield. This would be to do a study for West Mansfield area
similar to the Canoe River Aquifer study. The support of the Planning Board was
requested, and received, for this study.
Chairman Quinn will represent the Planning Board on Town Meeting floor Monday, April
25, 1988. Overheads will be available to better explain each article (when
�. necessary).
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12. Public Discussion
Mr. Karl Clemmey informed the Planning Board that he plans to make an amendment
at Town Meeting to have the Town Clerk move the petitioned articles to the end
of the Town's articles according to date and time filed with the Town Clerk and
asked for the support of the Planning Board. After a brief discussion, the
Board stated they would make a decision at Town Meeting.
13. Meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M.
CLERK
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