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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Minutes 2/25/1987PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1987 I1 I rz-1- TWI -_ -3 1 11 U MAR 3 01987 x!/43 CLERK Present: Chairperson Flynn, Clerk Quinn Planners: Planners Annino, Caponigro, Genatossio, Madan, Sohn Planning Director Callinan 1. Meeting called to order at 7:35 P.M. 2. Planning Session Fire Chief Edward A. Sliney Chief Sliney presented the Board with copies of past cor- respondence relating to buildings and land to be considered for Police and Fire Department facilities, to include train- ing facilities. The possibility of constructing a Fire Sta- tion near the Department of Public Works building on East Street would not be advisable due to the fact that it would de- centralize the Fire Station and take it too far away from the Industrial Park. Chief Sliney stated there had been talk at one time of putting a sub - station at the Cabot, Cabot and Forbes Industrial Park and also one in the East Mansfield area. In March of 1986 a real estate agent quoted the price of property next to the present fire station at $250,000.00. The owner of this property will sell to the Town. However, current plans are to use this for downtown parking. The present fire station could be expanded using this property. A request was submitted for $12,000.00 for a space needs study. This amount has been given to the Police Department account and is to be used for both Police and Fire Department space needs studies. Chief. Sliney stated he is hopeful that the Planning Board will follow through with the Municipal Building Recycling and Rehabilitation study and that the problems will be addressed. 3. 8:10 P.M. - Continuation of Public Hearing - "Van Gemert Drive" Definitive Subdivision Plan - Deadline: February 27L 1987 At 8:10 P.M., Chairperson Flynn continued the Public Hearing for "Van Gemert Drive" Definitive Subdivision. At 8:35 P.M. this hearing was continued until March 4, 1987. The following motion was made at this hearing: Motion: To extend the deadline for the "Van Gemert Drive" definitive plan to March 6, 1987 and to continue the public hearing until March 4, 1987. (Madan - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. 1 i Planning Board's Minutes February 25, 1987 Page -2- 4. 8:37 P.M. - Discussion of Proposed Zoning Change The Planning Board discussed three separate articles to be submitted for the Trash -to- Energy zoning change. The first would be to propose an outright prohibition of Trash =to- Energy plants. The second would be a moratorium for a period of two (2) years, or until the Town Meeting addresses the usage in a Master Plan Update Town Meeting. The third proposal is to regulate this usage through a special permit. Motion: To request Special Town Counsel write the following Zoning By -Law changes and to specify which section they belong in: 1. An outright prohibition for a Trash - to- Energy plant. 2. The issuance of a special permit for the construction of a Trash -to- Energy plant. 3. A moratorium for a period of up to two (2) years, based on his counsel, for a Trash -to- Energy plant. To be advertised at the earliest possible date and the tentative date for the public hearing be set for April 1, 1987. (Quinn - Madan) A11 in favor. PASSES. Carbon copy to Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Motion: Letter to Board of Selectmen, carbon copy to Rande Wilson, Town Manager, to open a Special within the Annual Town Meeting for the purpose of reviewing proposed zoning changes relating to Trash -to- Energy. (Quinn- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To ask Mr. Query if Section III.7.13 is adequate to exclude a Trash -to- Energy facility. (Annino- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. S. Clerk's Report Correspondence Copy of decision from the Zoning Board of Appeals, Town of Easton on the appeal by Al Endriunis and Walter Endriunis to overrule the determination by the Easton Building Inspector that proposed use (concrete batch plant) could not be per- mitted. 2 Planning Board's Minutes February 25, 1987 Page -3- 6. Sight Distance Hearing Discussion The Planning Board held a discussion on holding a public hearing to change the Subdivision Rules and Regulations relating to sight distance and to adopt the AASHTO standards as outlined in a memo from Planning Director, Richard J. Cal - linan dated January 28, 1987. Motion: That the Planning Board vote on a date and place for a public hearing to amend sight distance regulations to correspond to AASHTO regulations as specified in Planning Director, Richard J. Callinan's memo to the Planning Board dated January 283 1987 (Quinn -Sohn) Motion: To amend the motion to continue this discussion of holding a public hearing for the proposed sub- division change until after the public hearing for "Concetta Drive II ". (Genatossio- Capdnigro) Planners Annino and Flynn in favor. Planners Madan, Quinn and Sohn opposed. PASSES. Main motion, as amended. All in favor. PASSES. 7. 9.15 P.M. - Continuation of Public Hearing - "CONCETTA DRIVE II" Definitive Subdivision - Deadline: March 14, 1987 At 9:15 P.M., Chairperson Flynn continued the public hearing for "Concetta Drive II ". At 9:55 P.M. this hearing was con- tinued until March 11, 1987. The following people spoke at this public hearing: Mr. Paul Folkman, Applicant. Mr. Garen Bresnick, Attorney for the Applicant. Mr. Ralph Maloon, RIM Engineering. Mr. George Fairbanks, Attorney for abutters. Mr. Michael Foss, 660 North Main Street. 8. Restoration of Whiteville Pond - Mr. Al Endriunis Mr. Endriunis was present to discuss plans to restore Whiteville Pond (off Franklin Street) and excavate to a depth of twenty (20') feet. This restoration is being done by private citizens, all abutters. No owner is listed for the bottom of this pond. Mr. Endriunis asked for input from the Planning Board as to necessary procedures for restoring this pond. Planning Board suggested that a hydrogeologist should be contacted and a study should be done to determine that nothing will disturb Mansfield's water. A special 3 Planning Board's Minutes February 25, 1987 Page -4- permit application should be submitted. Plans should be designed according to the Zoning By -Laws. A public hearing will be advertised for the Special Permit. 9. Site Plan Review Chauncy Street - Applicant: Nick's Realty Trust This site plan review is for an addition to Nick's Auto Body Shop on Chauncy Street. Town Engineer Joseph J. Campo noted that the plan shows a b" service connection going into a b" service line extension and did not feel additional connec- tions would be advisable to this undersized line. However, the applicant stated that this was an auto body shop and the only drainage going into this connection would be from lavatory facilities for the mechanics. Planning Board sug- gested that applicant contact Town Engineer to explain the drainage from the Auto Body Shop. Motion: To send a favorable recommendation to the Building Inspector with the concurrence of Joseph Campo, Town Engineer. (Quinn -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. 10. "FORM A" (ANR) Plans "Janet Lane and Patricia Road" - Applicants: John D. Morabito and ABC Trust Motion: To sign the "Form A" (ANR) Plan for Morabito & ABC Trust for Janet Lane and Patricia Road. (Madan -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. 11. Around the Table Planner Sohn spoke briefly about the Water Protection Com- mittee stating that most of the speakers at the meetings have indicated that cluster development should be looked on more favorably. The Master Plan is looking into cluster as well. The Town of Lincoln recently put cluster in their town. Planner Sohn would like to invite Mr. Robert Lemire (author of Creative Land Development /Bridge to the Future), a Lincoln resident, to come before the Planning Board to discuss cluster zoning. Board members agreed to invite Mr. Lemire to a Planning Board meeting in late April. Send memo to Steve MacCaffrie inviting him to attend a Plan - ning Session scheduled for March 4, 1987 at 7:00 P.M. to review previous planning sessions and also for a discussion regarding the Library /Council on Aging Center. m Planning Board's Minutes February 25, 1987 Page -5- Planning Board discussed holding a public hearing to change the subdivision rules and regulations relating to sight dis- tance and adopting the AASHTO regulations. Motion: To hold a public hearing for the purpose of changing the subdivision control laws on sight distance to read as follows: Regulated speed, according to AASHTO sight distance of: 500' a7 55 mph 440' a 50 mph 365' a 45 mph 300' a 40 mph 240' a 35 mph 200' a 30 mph Change the setback from 20' distance between Point "B" and Street "A" to 15' to conform with the current AASHTO standards. (Quinn- Madan) Planners Sohn and Caponigro in favor. Planners Genatossio, Annino and Flynn opposed. Schedule the public hearing for April 1, 1987. Advertise 3/4/87 and 3/11/87. Planner Genatossio questioned a new building at Park Street, a multi - family complex and if a site plan had been approved. Site plan had been given a negative recommendation in 1985. Planning Director Callinan invited members of the Planning Board to attend a meeting at 10:45 A.M. on Friday, February 27, 1987, with Amy Anthony, Executive Office Com- munity Development relating to CDAG grant for improvements for drainage along Francis Avenue and sidewalk improvements between Francis and Swett. 5 Planning Board's Minutes February 253 1987 Page -b- Maplewood I subdivision - letter sent to Mr. Baker regarding lights and signs. Signs have been erected. Lights are not in as Mr. Baker feels the Town should install the lights. Motion: To send a letter to Mr. Baker notifying him that the Planning Board is assuming the remaining balance of the bond for "Maplewood I" Subdivision. Carbon copy to be sent to bank holding the bond. (Quinn - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To send a letter to the owner of "Granada Park" notifying him that he has until May 1, 1987 to complete the roadway or street will not be accepted. (Quinn - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. Chairperson Flynn questioned whether $700.00 had been returned to Harrington & Matto Co., Inc. for overpayment of filing fee for "Cowan Meadow" Definitive Subdivision Plan and was informed that this would be taken care of as soon as possible. 12. Public Discussion Jeff Brunetti, North Main Street Mr. Brunetti informed the Board that he was pleased that the Planning Board is considering adopting AASHTO standards as part of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations relating to sight distance. At this time, Chairperson Flynn stated that she would like to poll the Board to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation for Downtown Zoning. The Planning Board meeting will adjourn after Executive Session. Planner Planner Planner Planner Planner Planner Chairpe Sohn - Aye Madan - Nay Quinn - Aye Genatossio - Aye Annino - Aye Caponigro - Aye rson Flynn - Aye 0 Planning Board's Minutes February 25, 1987 Page -7- Planning Board adjourned to Executive Session at 11:10 P.M. At 11:15 P.M. the Executive Session closed and the Planning Board meeting was re- opened. The Planning Board discussed submitting the Downtown Zoning article for Town Meeting. Some members feel it should be advertised as it was for the Special Town Meeting in October 1986. Others felt that the article should be re- written be- cause it was not clear the first time. Motion: To re- submit the original article as it was voted at Town Meeting in October 1986. (Quinn - Genatossio) Planners Annino and Flynn in favor. Planners Sohn, Madan and Caponigro opposed. PASSES. This article will be advertised in the March 5 and 12, 1987 editions of the Mansfield News, along with the Trash -to- Energy article. 13. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. CLERK DATE r 7 1