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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Minutes 2/18/1987PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES FEBRUARY 18, 1487 Present: *Chairperson Flynn, Planners: Annino, Caponigro, Planning Director Callinan Clerk Quinn L® Genatossio, Madan 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. W271987 2. Planning Session John Rhind, Director, Department of Public_ Works As at previous planning sessions, possible usage of the library building was discussed along with necessary improve- ments to the building. Mr. Rhind also informed the Board that he has started a program to upgrade the Town Hall. Next year's budget will include replacement of the rugs at the far end of the Town Hall. Capital Improvement budget includes replacement of the heaters and air conditioning and the roofs. Mr. Rhind stated that the situation at the highway garage is very .bad, especially since the Town voted down any additions to the garage this year. The fire at the garage was two years ago this month and the Town has been unsuccess- ful in getting bids in. Bids will go out again for the roof of the fuel depot. Mr. Rhind has applied for a State grant. The old car wash building was donated to the Town and will be used for office space at the highway garage. Discussion was held regarding availability of space should the Police Department move. Mr. Rhind feels that if the Police Depart- ment and the Electric Department were to move from the Town Hall building, there would be adequate space for the remain- ing departments. 3. Clerk's Report; Correspondence Memo to Richard J. Callinan from Joseph Campo, Town Engineer, regarding release of $15,073.00 for "Wedgewood Estates ". Motion_ To release 215,073.00 for "Wedgewood Estates" for - completion of 2" Asphalt Base and 1 1/4" Asphalt finish. Oladan- Annino) All in favor. PASSES. Request from Al Endriunas to be placed on agenda for 2/25/87 to discuss restoration of Whiteville Pond. Memo from Joseph Campo, Town Engineer, regarding request for release of funds for Mansfield Manor. Motion_ Send copies of all department head correspondence relating to problems at "Mansfield Manor" subdivi- sion to Pasco Construction and inform them to con- tact the Planning Board if they have any questions. (Quinn - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 1 Planning Board's Minutes February 18, 1987 Page -2- 'Jason Lane" estimating sheet. Copy of an appeal of the Downtown Zoning article from various businesses in the downtown area against the Town of Mansfield. Request from The Broderick Corporation for partial release of the covenant at "Forest Park" subdivision to construct a model home for the duration of the building of the develop- ment. (A letter will be sent to The Broderick Corp. notify- ing them that the Planning Board is interested in the concept and would like to be kept informed as to which lot will be used and the progress of the road construction.) 4. 8:15 P.M._- _Joint Meet:ino w /Board of Selectmen for discussion of Joint Aquifer- Protection Program with the Town of Easton. The Planning Board adjourned to the Selectmen's meeting room at this time. Mr. Wayne Southworth, Superintendent for the Easton Water Department, Mr. Howard Shaevitz, Director of the Department of Public Works, members of the Easton Planning Board and Lynn White of the Audobon Society were present at this meeting, along with Mr. John Rhind, Director of the Mansfield Department of Public Works and Charles Medchill, Superintendent for the Mansfield Water Department. The Town of Easton has received a $5005000.00 state grant to protect the area around Canoe River. If other communities were to get involved, there is a possibility of another $500,000.00 grant being issued. A discussion followed regarding possible ways of protecting the land around the Canoe River Aquifer. Members of the Water Protection Advisory Committee will meet with the Town of Easton on Monday evening, March 2, 1957 to further discuss the aquifer- program. (At 9:15 P.M. the Planning Board meeting reconvened. Chair- person Flynn left the meeting to attend an Executive Session of the Board of Selectmen.) 5. 9_;17 P.-M, - Continuation of Pub_ Drive Deadline; _Februar-Y 20 Motion__ To pcstpnne the public Drive" until after the hearing for "Eastleigh (Caponigro- -Madan) All Lic Hear inn — "Van Gemert, 1987 Hearing for "Van Gemert continuation of the public Estates, North ". . in favor. PASSES. Motion: To appoint Planner Annino Acting Clerk. (Madan - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. 2 Planning Board's Minutes February 18, 1987 Page -3- 6. 9:20 P.M. - Continuation of Public Hearing - "Eastleigh Es- tates North" Definitive Subdivision Plan - Deadline: February 27, 1987 At 9:20 P.M., Acting Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for "Eastleigh Estates, North ". At 10:30 P.M. this public hearing was closed. The following people spoke at this public hearing: Mr. James Dunn, Dunn Engineering. Mr. Robert Currivan, Applicant. (At 9 :37 P.M., Chairperson Flynn returned to the Planning Board meeting.) (At 10:10 P.M., Chairperson Flynn left the meeting.) The following motion was made at this public hearing: Motion_ To approve "Eastleigh Estates, North" Definitive Subdivision with the following conditions: 1. Lot 53 and Parcel "A" will be reserved for the Town of Mansfield for three (3) years. Should the Town opt not to purchase lot 53 and parcel "A" after three (3) years, said property will be deeded to the Town. 2. Detention facilities to be located along Rte. 106 shall include calculations for 100 -years storm and designed accordingly. 3. Utility easement between lots 67 and 68 should be shown on the plan. Said easement shall be 20' in width. 4. The water main at the west end of Donegal Way shall be connected to a fire hydrant. 5. Conditions must be met within twenty (20) days or plan will be deemed disapproved. (Capanigro- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. 3 Planning Board's Minutes February 18, 1987 Page -4- 7. 10:31 - Continuation of public hearing - "Van Gemert Drive" At 10:31 P.M., Acting Clerk Quinn continued the public hear- ing for "Van Gemert Drive ". At 10:32 P.M. this public hear- ing was continued until February 25, 1987. The following motion was made at this public hearing: Motion: To continue the public hearing for "Van Gemert Drive" until February 25, 1987 and to grant an extension of the deadline until February 27, 1987. (Madan - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. B. Site Plan Review Auto Car Care - Applicant: Larry Zonenshine Comments from Planning Director Callinan, Town Engineer, Joseph Campo, Police Chief Jesse Earls and Fire Chief Edward A. Sliney were read. The checklist is complete. The Plan- ning Board recommended that the applicant withdraw this plan and apply for a Zoning Variance, which the applicant agreed to do. ' 9. "Form A" (ANR) Plans "Woods Avenue" - Michael A. McClanahan Motion: To disapprove this ` Form A" (ANR) Plan due to the fact that Woods Avenue is not an accepted street and this plan requires subdivision approval. (Genatossio- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. 10. Correspondence (Continued) Request for release of funds for "Green Acres" subdivision in the amount of $923540.50 for roadway excavation. Motion: To release $92,540.50 for "Green Acres" subdivision for roadway excavation, grading and base course installation as well as various drainage improve- ments. ( Annina- Genatossio) Planners Caponigro and Quinn in favor. Planner Madan abstained. Letter from Mansfield Cooperative Bank stating balance of funds for "Morrow Street" subdivision. Letter from SRPEDD regarding appointment of representatives from each municipality to the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG). 4 Planning Board's Minutes February 18, 1987 Page -5- Letter from City of Attleboro regarding protection of Attleboro's water supply in the vicinity of Wading River. Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing notices from Town of North Attleboro. Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing notices from Town of Foxboro. Copy of letter to Special Town Counsel, Al Query, from Richard J. Callinan regarding buffers and screenings. Memo to Planning Board from Richard J. Callinan regarding possible zoning for waste -to- energy sites. 11. "Fieldbrook Estates" Subdivision Motion: To accept the covenant for "Fieldbrook Estates" definitive subdivision plan. (Annino - Madan) All in favor. PASSES. ( Motion: To sign "Fieldbrook Estates" definitive subdivision plan. (Denatossio- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. 12. Variance Requests Richard M. Rackette - 14 Chilson Avenue Motion: To send a negative recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the application of Richard M. Rackette for a variance to convert a two family dwelling at 14 Chilson Avenue to a three family dwelling. (Annino- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Charles and Doreen Mulcahy - 11 Robin Hill Road Motion:--To send a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the application of Charles and Doreen Mulcahy for a variance for existing dwelling at it Robin Hill Road, said dwelling having less than a 40' rear yard, less than a 15' side yard and less than 15,000 square feet. ( Caponigro- Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 5 Planning Board's Minutes February 18, 1987 Page -6- John C. & Joanne White - 23 Warren Avenue Motion: To send a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the variance application of John C. & Joanne White for an existing deck at 23 Warren Avenue, said deck with less than a 15' sideyard. (Madan- Caponigro) Acting Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Annino opposed. Planner Genatossio abstains. PASSES. 13. Around the Table Planner Genatossio asked if Conservation was aware of changes to King Arthur Way at Camelot Estates. Planning Director Callinan stated they have been notified. Planning Director Callinan informed the Board that March 25 or 26, 1987, there is a scheduled joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board and the Master Plan Ad- visory Council relating to site plan review and zoning changes. Board discussed Procedural Rules and the preliminary process and that the now agreed to publish the agenda for meeting. Motion: To put Procedural Rules and preliminary plans on the ag ( Genatossio- Annino) All in Regulations relating to local newspapers have each Planning Board Regulations for enda for March 11, 1987. favor. PASSES. Planner Madan stated that a member of the Cable company has requested some type of regulation be adopted by the Planning ! Board to have cable installed within subdivisions before the road is complete. Letter to be sent to the Cable people asking them to draft some type of regulation which Special Town Counsel could review and make recommendations to the Planning Board on. Board discussed water buildout capabilities and the fact that the Master Plan would be addressing this problem in the fu- ture. Mansfield has adequate water supply for future growth, but does not own all the potential well sites at this time. 6 Planning Board's Minutes February 18, 1987 Page -7- 14. Public Discussion Mary Stevens, Mansfield Press, Inc., asked Planning Board when the joint meeting will be held with the Town of Easton with regard to the aquifer program. 15. Meeting adjourned at 11:25 P.M. CLERK — DATE 7