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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Minutes 1/6/1988PLANNING HOARD'S MINUTES JANUARY b, 1988 Present: Chairman Quinn, Clerk Annino Planners: *Flynn, Madan, McClanahan, *Sohn Planning Director LaCasse Meeting called to order at 7 :30 P.M. (Chairman Quinn asked permission of the Planning Board to review the "Form A" (ANR) plan for property on Dean Street prior to the public hearing scheduled for 8:00 p.m. this evening. The engineer for the "Form A" is James Dunn, who will also be making the presentation at the public hearing. Board members agreed to accommodate Mr. Dunn.) 2. Clerk's Report Correspondence Copy of memo to Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Planning Board and Municipal Building Committee from Michel LaCasse regarding Capital Improvement Committee Meeting. At this time, Chairman Quinn appointed Planners Linda Sohn and Michael McClanahan to the Capital Improvements Committee as Planning Board representatives. Irrevocable Letter of Credit from Peoples Savings Bank in the amount of $57,781.77 for "Van Gemert Estates" subdivision. "Form J ", Release of Covenant, for "Van Gemert Estates" subdivision. Motion: To release the Covenant for "Van Gemert Estates ". (Madan - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To accept the Irrevocable Letter of Credit for "Van Gemert Estates" subdivision in the amount of $57,781.77. (Madan - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from Edward Broderick, President, The Broderick Corporation, regarding release of remaining bond, and subsequent acceptance by the Town, for Westview Drive. Letter from Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, regarding partial release of covenant for four lots at the "Forest Park" subdivision and the necessity of a "Form J" for these lots. "Form J" for partial release of covenant for lots 14, 15, 19 and 20 at the "Forest Park" subdivision. Motion: To sign the "Form J" for release of lots 14, 15, 19 and 20 at the "Forest Park" subdivision. (Madan - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Copy of memo to Conservation Commission from Michel LaCasse, Planning Director, regarding proposed zoning amendment for minimum lot width. Legislative Alert from SRPEDD. 1 Planning Board's Minutes January 6, 1988 Page -2- ( *Planner Sohn entered the meeting at 7:45 P.M.) Copy of memo to Michel LaCasse from Robert E. Powers, Subdivision Inspector, recommending a bond estimate for "Fuller Estates" in the amount of $82,841.85. Motion: To accept the bond estimate for "Fuller Estates" in the amount of $82,841.85. (Madan - McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. Copy of memo to Michel LaCasse from Robert E. Powers, Subdivision Inspector, recommending partial release of funds for "Wind Chime Acres" subdivision in the amount of $32,477.00. Motion: To release $32,477.00 for partial completion of Erin Drive. (Madan - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Copy of letter to Michael McClanahan from the Board of Selectmen notifying him of his appointment to the Planning Board. Copy of letter to William Madan from Board of Selectmen notifying him of his re- appointment to the Planning Board. Letter from Philip J. Beatty notifying the Planning Board of the withdrawal of his definitive subdivision plan, "Wilson Place Extension" and a request for a rebate of his filing fee. 3. 7:50 P.M. - Continuation of Public tiearinp - "Wilson Place Extension" Applicant: Philip J. Beatty - Deadline: March 5, 1988 At this time, Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for "Wilson Place Extension ". At the December 16, 1987 public hearing, the applicant withdrew this definitive subdivision plan. At that time, the Planning Board agreed to continue the public hearing until such time as a formal letter of withdrawal from the applicant was received by the Town Clerk. This letter was received by Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, January 4, 1988. At 7:52 P.M. this public hearing was closed. Motion: To accept the withdrawal of "Wilson Place Extension" definitive subdivision plan. (Flynn - Madan) All in favor. PASSES. 4. Correspondence (Cont.) Copy of memo to Board of Selectmen from Joan M. Cutillo, Acting Town Manager, regarding delay in proposed solution to drainage problem on Ware Street. Letter to Planning Board from Mr. Marc Marcussen requesting time on the Planning Board agenda to register a complaint regarding proposed multi -unit housing off Keefe Street. Copy of letter to Mr. Marc Marcussen from Michel LaCasse informing Mr. Marcussen that no application for multi -unit housing off Keefe Street has been received by the Planning Board to date. Memo to Planning Board from Steven MacCaffrie, Chairman, Municipal Building Com- mittee regarding Library /Council on Aging project. A Planning Board's Minutes January 6, 1988 Page -3- 5. "Form A" (ANR) Plan Robert G. Brugliera - Dean Street Mr. James Dunn, Dunn Engineering Inc., presented the Planning Board with a copy of the Conservation Commission's Order of Conditions for this property. Motion: To sign the "Form All (ANR) plan for Brugliera for property located on Dean Street. (Madan - Flynn) All in favor, PASSES. 6. 8:00 P.M. - Public Hearinq - "Essex Heiqhts" - Applicant: Joseph D. Brualiera - Deadline: February 24, 1988 At 8:00 P.M., Chairman Quinn opened the public hearing for "Essex Heights ", a four (4) lot definitive subdivision plan. At 8:55 P.M., this hearing was con- tinued until January 13, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. The following people spoke at this public hearing: James Dunn, Dunn Engineering, Inc. Joseph D. Brugliera, Applicant. Thomas Cassidy, 86 Essex Street, Mansfield. Sandra Cassidy, 86 Essex Street, Mansfield. The following motion was made at this public hearing: Motion: To continue the public hearing for "Essex Heights" until January 13, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. (Annino - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. 7. 9:00 P.M. - Public Hearino - "Elmwood" - Applicant: Paul J. Folkman Deadline; April 16, 1988 At 9 :00 P.M., Chairman Quinn opened the public hearing for "Elmwood ", an eight (8) lot definitive subdivision plan. At 10:00 P.M. this hearing was continued until January 27, 1988 at 8:00 P.M. The following people spoke at this public hearing: Michael Trowbridge, Hutchins- Trowbridge Associates, Inc. Paul J. Folkman, Applicant. Christopher Matoian, 31 Village Road, Mansfield. Tracy Dieselman, 23 Village Road, Mansfield. Leslie Cameron, 19 Village Road, Mansfield. Diane Sullivan, 15 Village Road, Mansfield. John Dieselman, 23 Village Road, Mansfield. The following motions were made at this hearing: Motion: To continue the public hearing until January 27, 1988 at 8:00 P.M. (Sohn- WITHDRAWN. Motion: To continue the public hearing until January 27, 1988 at 8:00 P.M. (McClanahan- Madan) Planners McClanahan, Madan, Flynn, Annino and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Sohn opposed. PASSES. 3 Planning Board's Minutes January b, 1988 Page -4- B. Correspondence (Cont.) Copy of memo to Al Andrews, Construction Inspector, from Michel LaCasse, regard- ing status of completion for six subdivisions. Copy of memo to Board of Selectmen from Planning Board regarding street signs for Morrow Street. Copy of letter to Mr. David White requesting a date for a site visit of his pond by Planning Director LaCasse (prior to requested release of funds). Copy of letter to Attleboro Savings Bank regarding partial release of funds for "Austin Farms ". Copy of letter to Mr. Michael Emerson from Planning Director LaCasse in response to Mr. Emerson's request for copies of minutes and correspondence from Special Town Counsel, Alphonse Query, regarding "Form A" (ANR) plan for School Street. Copy of certified letter to Alan Willis regarding release of remaining bond for street acceptance by the Town of Gloria Drive. Copy of letter to Mansfield Cooperative Bank authorizing partial release of bond for "Gloria Estates ". Copy of letter to Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding denial of "Form A" ( (ANR) plan for land located on Dean Street. Building Construction for the month of December. Minutes of Master Plan Advisory Council meeting of December 10, 1987. Letter to Planning Department from Kennedy- Donovan Center regarding opening of Limited Group Residence for 8 individuals with mental retardation to be located on South Main Street. Memo from EOCD regarding deadline for CDAG applications. Public hearing notice Town of Easton. City of Attleboro public hearing notices. Town of Foxboro public hearing notices. Planning Book for month of December. Newsletter from Water Resources Research Center. Municipal Impact brochure from EOCD. Urban Design workshop brochure. Biweekly Zoning Bulletin. 4 Planning Board's Minutes January 6, 1988 Page -5- 9. Zoning Variances Great Woods Chrysler- Plymouth, 515 South Main Street Motion: To send a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the variance request of Great Woods Chrysler - Plymouth to change the name of the existing signs at 515 South Main Street, which is non- conforming in the Residence A Zone. The Planning Board recommends that this variance be granted for a name change only and does not endorse an increase in the size of the signs from that allowed under the original variance. (McClanahan- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. 10. Correspondence (Cont,) Motion: To send a letter to the Board of Selectmen as Road Commissioners that, due to weather conditions, the flooding situation on Ware Street cannot be corrected until Spring and the Planning Board feels there i=_ a need for temporary signs warning of this condition. (Sohn - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: Send a letter to the abutters of the proposed easement asking them to respond to the Town Manager, or Mr. Paul J. Folkman, as previously requested, in order to expedite the correction procedure to everyone's benefit. Carbon copy to the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager. (Flynn - Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Planning Director laCasse will review the request for a credit regarding the definitive subdivision "Wilson Place Extension ", which has been withdrawn by the applicant, Mr. Philip Beatty, Motion: To issue a credit, not a refund, for the filing fee portion of "Wilson Place Extension" not used for inspections. (Flynn- Madan> All in favor. PASSES. Minutes of December 9, 1987 Motion: To approve the minutes of December 9, 1987 as written, (Madan -Sohn) Planners Madan, Sohn, Annino, Flynn and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner McClanahan abstains. Minutes of December 16, 1987 Motion: To approve the minutes of December 16, 1987 as written. (Madan -Sohn) Planners Madan, Sohn, Annino, Flynn and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner McClanahan abstains. 11. "Form A" (ANR) Plans Michael W.C. Emerson, School Street Motion: To not sign the "Form A" (ANR) plan for Emerson for property located on School Street due to the fact that this plan and application are incomplete. (Annino -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. tit Planning Board's Minutes January b, 1988 Page -b- Home Developers. Inc., Green Acres Drive Motion: To not sign the "Form A" (ANR) plan for Home Developers, Inc. for property located off Green Acres Drive and Jennifer Drive due to lack of adequate access on a public way. (Sohn - Flynn) Planners Sohn, Flynn, McClanahan, Annino and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Madan abstains. PASSES. 12. Around the Table Motion: To send a letter to former Planning Board member, Grace Genatossio, thanking her for her dedication to the Planning Board and the Town of Mansfield. (Flynn- Madan) Planners Flynn, Madan, Annino, Sohn and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner McClanahan abstains. PASSES. Planner Annino mentioned that the street lights being used in the new subdivi- sion developments are very unattractive and feels the Town standards for street lights should be changed. Motion: To send a letter to John Larch, Mansfield Municipal Electric Depart- ment, stating the Planning Board's concerns regarding the aesthetics of the street lights being installed in new subdivisions. ( Annino- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Planner Sohn discussed shortening the agenda for Planning Board meetings in or- der to adjourn at an earlier time. One suggestion was to possibly vote to ap- prove definitive plans, listing conditions that must be met within the twenty days, when these conditions do not involve total design change. Planning Direc- tor LaCasse stated that the Town of Sharon allows its Planning Director to ap- prove "Form A" (AMR) plans without review by the Planning Board, which would also shorten meetings. Planning Director LaCasse discussed clarifying, or amending, the subdivision regulations relating to street acceptance by Town Meeting. He gave Board mem- bers copies of suggestions for these changes for their review and comments at the next scheduled workshop. If the Planning Board is satisfied with the completion of these roads, a recommendation for acceptance should be made by the Planning Board to the Board of Selectmen. ( *Planner Flynn left the meeting at 10:45 P.M.) Motion: To support Planning Director LaCasse's suggestions for amendments to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations pertaining to street acceptance. (Madan - McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES. Planning Director LaCasse stated there are at least four or five roads which are ( completed for several years and asked the Planning Board to entertain a motion to add these roads to a list for Town acceptance. None of the applicants for F4 Planning Board's Minutes January b, 1988 Page -7- these subdivisions have sent registered letters to the Town Clerk requesting ac- ceptance of these roads. These roads have passed final inspection. Capital Improvements and "pork chop" lots will be discussed at next week's scheduled workshop. 13. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. ;�'.am, l 1- Z4 -PR7 DATE 7