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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Minutes 3/11/1987Present: Planners: PLANNIPIG BOARD'S MINUTES MARCH 11, 1987 Chairperson Flynn- Clerk Winn Annino, Caponigro, 'Genatossio, Madan, Sohn 1. Meeting called to order at 7:35 P.M. 2. Chairperson Flynn changed the order of the agenda at this time in order to add-ess_ the Planning Board. Chairperson Flynn stated that, effective immediately, she was resigning as Chairman of the Planning Board due to increased demands at home and at work. Chairperson Flynn stated this was not a "snap" judgement and that she did not want to wait until Town Meeting to step down. At this time, Chairperson Flynn recom- mended Clerk Quinn to be Chairman of the Planning Board, Chairperson Flynn thanked the Board for their support and en- couragement, especially Planner Genatossio for her support, help and assistance. Motion: To have Stephen H. Quinn become Chairman of the Planning Board. (Genatossio- Annino) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To have Douglas R. Annino assume the position of Clerk of the Planning Board. (Genatossio - Quinn) All in favor. PASSES. A letter will be sent to Judith F. Scott notifying her of Marydee's resignation as Chairman and the nomination of Stephen Quinn as Chairman and Douglas Annino as Clerk, copies_. to Board of Selectmen and Town Manager, Clerk Annino stated that during the time Planner Flynn served as Chairman she was a great asset to the Board and he ap- preciated her guidance and felt that he had learned a great deal. Chairman Quinn stated he has formally requested an Executive Session with the Board of Selectmen, at their convenience, to discuss litigation regarding the Downtown Zoning Article. Motion:_ To meet with the Board of Selectmen to discuss litigation and ramifications of the Downtown Zoning Article. (Madan -Sohn) Poll of Board: Planner Sohn - Aye Planner Madan - Aye Clerk Annino - Aye Planner Flynn - Aye Planner Genatossio - Nay 1 Planning Board's Minutes March 11, i%'? Page -2- Planner Caponigro - Aye Chairman 6luinn - Aye _, rlerlc's R�'pn1 -t � Corrswspond =nre Letter to Planning Board from Bertram Cook, Building Inspec- tor, regarding transfer of building permit for 23 Court Street from Plan "A" to Plan "B ". Mote from Planning Beard secretary regarding telephone con- versation with Mr. Chris Keyes, Attorney for James Knight. Mr. Knight wishes to renew his lapsed kennel permit and requests information from the Board as to the proper proce- dure. Motion: To send a letter to Mr. Knight informing him that he must abide by the Zoning By -Laws for special permit application. (Flynn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from Mr. Gary P. Lilienthal, Attorney for Mr. Philip Finer, regarding Mansfield Zoning By -Law, Amendment of Sec- tion III.G. (Letter will be set aside until after the Execu- tive Session with the Board of Selectmen at which time the Planning Board will con=sider a response.) Memo to Planning Board from Town Engineer, Joseph Campo, regarding "Eastleigh Estates, North ". Copy of memo from the Planning Board to Town Engineer, Joseph Campo, requesting information on status of Goward Drive and Riverside Drive Ext, for possibility of street acceptance. Memo to Planning Board from Town Engineer, Joseph Campo, regarding status of Goward Drive. Motion: To send copies of this memo to Mr. Joseph Brugliera. (Flynn - Genatossio) All in favor. PASSES. Memo to Planning Board from Town Engineer, Joseph Campo, regarding status of Riverside Drive Extension. Motion: To send a copy of this memo to Mr. Edward Broderick. (Annino- Genatossio - for discussion) Amend to include cover letter stating: A request for final inspection must be made. These are only / some of the problems. When request for final in- spection is made, remaining problems will be 2 Planning Board's Minutes March 1 1 , 1987 Page -3- addressed further. All in favor as amended. PASSES. Copy of public hearing notice for change in sight distance regulations scheduled for April 8, 1987. Copy of memo to Rande Wilson from F'elli Spedden regarding joint meeting with Board of Selectmen, Planning Board and Master Plan Advisory Committee scheduled for 3/12/87 at 7:45 P. Ill. Copy of agenda for Master Plan Advisory Committee meeting of 3/12/87 and copy of minutes for M.P.A.C. meeting of March 5, 1987. Request by Mr. Montgomery of Del*fech Engineering to be placed on the Planning Board agenda for the meeting of 3/18/87 to discuss denial of "Form A" (Al,R) Plan for School Street. (Board recommended informing Mr. Montgomery that he would be on the agenda during the regular "Form A" portion of the meeting.) Copy of letter to Town Clerk, Judith F. Scott regarding deci- sion on "Van Gemert Drive" subdivision. Public hearing notice, North Attleboro, regarding planned unit development and cluster --oning. Public hearing notice, North Attleboro, to amend the Zoning By -Law map. 4. 8;30 - Public Hearin_ Modificatio "Camelot Estate=_-" Subdivision Plan At 8:30 P.M., Chairman Quinn opened the modification of King Arthur Way Estates" Subdivision. At 9:00 P.M. closed. i of__Kin.a_Arthui_ War" — the public hearing for withint the "Camelot this public hearing was The following people spoke at this public hearing: Edward J. Broderick, President, The Broderick Corporation - Applicant. / Mn -. Wieczorek, 111 Williams Street, Mansfield, abutter. C �. Planning Board's Minutes March 11, 1987 Page -4- The following motions were made at: this public hearing: Motion_ To aeprove the modification of "King Arthur Way" by shortening the length of the road by 119' in the subdivision "Camelot Estates ". (117adan -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. l'1otion_ To hold a public hearing to modify "Camelot Estates" to show that sewer line and sewer easement has been constructed, or will be constructed, on the proposed subdivision, (Genates=_io- -Flyrm) Planner Annino in favor. Plan- ers Madan, Sohn and Caponigro opposed. Chairman Guinn abstains. FAILS. Motion: To _.sk the Engineering Department for a copy of the plan for "Camelot Estates" showing the sewer line for the Planning Department file. (Caponigro - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. 5. 9:10 P.M. - Continuation gf _P"blir_ Hearing - "Concetta Drive I1" Definitive Subdivision Plan At 9 :10 P.M., Chairman Ouinn continued the public hearing for "Cnncetta Drive 1I ". At 9:30 P.M. this public hearing was continued until April 15, 1997 at 9:30 P.M. The following people spoke at this public hearing: Mr. Garen Bresnick, Attorney for applicant. Ili-. P. Burke Fountain of Fairbanks 8, Silvia, Attorneys at Law, Attorney for abutter =_. Mr. William Rossi, 15 Dane Street. Mansfield. The following motions were made at this public hearing: Motion: To extend the deadline for "Concetta Drive II" until April 17, 1987 and to continue the public hearing to April 15, 1987 at 8:30 P.M. (Madan -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To send a letter to Joseph Campo, Town Engineer, asking him to clarify the term "channel ". Is it a ditch? if =_o, is it allowed in the subdivision law as the Planning Board perceives it. (Genatos=_io -- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. 4 Planning Board's Minutes March 11, 1987 Pane -S- 6. Sinning of_ "East_1_igh Estates <,_ hlorth" Definitive Subdivision Plan _ Mr. James Dunn and Mr. James McIntyre were present for the signing of this plan. Correspondence was read from Charles Medchill, Superintendent of the Mansfield Water Department; and also from Joseph Campo. Town Engineer. Motion_ To sign "Eastleigh Estates, North" Definitive Sub - division plan, (Genatossio- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To send a letter to the Board of Selectmen (as Water Commissioner== -) advising them of the approval of "Eastleigh Estates, North" Definitive Subdivision Plan and that the developer is installing and 8" main. The Planning Board would like to recommend that the Board of Selectmen look into the cost to the Town to pica- up the difference in cost for the installation of 12" main. Copy to Engineering and {later Departments. (Caponigro- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. 7. "Form A" (AMR) Plan Ruth E. Guenard, Tremont Street_ Motion:. To sign this "Form A" (AMR> Plan for Guenard for four (4) lots located on Tremont Street. (Madan -Sohn) Planners Genatossio, Flynn and Chair- man Quinn in favor. Planner Annino abstains. PASSES. B. Around the Tab 1e Motion: To send a letter to Marydee Flynn thanking her for her time and efforts while serving as Chairman of Planning Board. (Caponigro -Sohn) Motion withdrawn. Motion: To present Marydee Flynn with a placgue; similar to ones issued by Recreation Commission, as a thank you for her time and efforts while serving as Chairman of the Planning Board. (Madan -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. O Planning Board's Minutes March 11, 1457 Page -6- 4. Variance Requests Charles E. Muelleri Jr�A_455 MillStleet Motion: To send a negative recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the variance application of Charles E. Mueller, Jr., to construct a single family dwelling at 455 Mill Street because this variance asks to derogate from the intent of the Zoning By -Law. (Genatossio - Madan) Planners Annino, Flynn and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planners Caponigro and Sohn, opposed. PASSES. John H. Riccio, 325 Mill Street Motion: To send a negative recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the variance application of John H. Riccio to construct a single family dwell - ing on a lot at 325 Mill Street due to the fact this property was not Paid out before zoning, there is insufficient frontage and there is no hardship. (Annino - Flynn) Planners Genatossio, Madan and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planners Caponigro and Sohn abstain. PASSES. _Barbara Jones, 776 Ware Street Motion: To send a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the variance application of Barbara Jones to subdivide land at 776 Ware Street. (Sohn- NO VOTE Motion: To send a negative recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the variance application of Barbara Jones to subdivide a lot at 776 Ware Street due to the fact this variance derogates from the intent of the Zoning By -Law. (Annino - Genatossio) Planners Caponigro and Flynn in favor. Planner Sohn opposed. Planner Madan abstains. PASSES. (Planner Genatossio left the meeting at 10:25 P.M.) 10. 10:30 P.M. - Executive Session As a result of a poll of the Planning Board at the beginning of this evening's meeting, the Planning Board joined the Board of Selectmen in Executive Session to discuss litigation concerning the Downtown Zoning article. Executive Session ended at 11:15 P.M. 6 Planning Board's Minutes March 11, 1937 Page -7- 11. 11:17 P.M. - Around the Table !Cunt.) Motion: To advertise, in the Mansfield News, the cancella- tion of the Public Hearing for both the Trash -to- Energy Zoning Article and the Downtown Zoning Article scheduled for April 1, 1987. (Madan -Sohn) Planners Caponigro and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Flynn opposed. PASSES. The Planning Board reviewed a letter from Attorney Gary Lilienthal regarding the Downtown Zoning Article. After a discussion of this correspondence, the Planning Board feels a letter should be sent to Attorney Lilienthal notifying him that the Planning Board voted to cancel the public hearing for the Downtown Zoning Article. Mr. Lilienthal's letter and the Planning Board's response will be forwarded to Town Coun- sel. 11. ,Meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. -4/1 DATE 7