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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Minutes 1/7/1987PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1987 Present: Chairperson Flynn, Clerk Quinn Planners: Annino, Caponigro, Genatossio, Madan, Sohn Planning Director Callinan 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Planning Session Motion: To send formal letters to Rande Wilson, Jesse Earls, Robert Barbarisi, Dinah Amsden and Steve MacCaffrie inviting each of them to attend a Planning Session within the next few weeks, at their convenience, for a half -hour discussion of the proposal for "Municipal Building Recycling and Rehabilitation ". State that the Planning Board would like to move this program along within the next few months and encourage comments from each guest. Also, invite Steve MacCaffrie to attend each session or attend a meeting after everyone else has come before the Planning Board. Ask each of these people to notify planning secretary when they will be able to attend. (Quinn- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. The Planning Board discussed meeting jointly with the Town of Easton to discuss the possibility of a joint grant applica- tion under the States Acquifer Protection Program. The Town of Easton is specifically interested in an establishing an acquifer near the Canoe River along the Easton, Mansfield and Foxboro Town lines. Motion: To send a letter to Mr. Wayne P. Southworth, Super- intendent of the Department of Public Works in Easton, inviting representatives from the Town of of Easton to attend a Planning Board meeting for a discussion on mutual aquifer protection possibili- ties. (Sohn- Madan> All in favor. PASSES. Chairperson Flynn stated she would like to see some type of checklist for preliminary plans. The Board will review the procedural rules for preliminary plans, drafted by Planner Genatossio, at the next planning session. H Planning Board's Minutes January 7, 1987 Page -2- The Planning Board discussed site plan review procedures in North Attleboro. IEP Inc. will be reviewing this process for the Master Plan. Advantages and disadvantages of a Town Land Bank, such as Nantucket is currently using, were discussed by the Board. 3. Clerk's Report Correspondence Letter from Robert V. Barbarisi, Superintendent of Schools, supporting the draft proposal for use of abandoned buildings. Copy of letter to Board of Selectmen from Kelli Spedden regarding appointment of Douglas Annino to Master Plan Ad- visory Council. Request for release of covenant for "Robinson Estates" and letter of credit from Foxborough Savings Bank. Motion: To release the covenant for "Robinson Estates" and accept the Irrevocable Letter of Credit contingent upon the elimination of the statement "before Decem- ber 31, 1987" as it appears on page two of the Ir- revocable Letter of Credit received from the Fox - borough Savings Bank and dated January 7, 1987. Also, acceptance contingent upon Special Town Counsel's review and approval of the Irrevocable Letter of Credit. (Annino- Madan, for discussion) Chairperson Flynn, Planners Annino, Caponigro and Genatossio in favor. Planners Quinn, Madan and Sohn opposed. PASSES. Request for release of funds for "Highland Avenue" in the amount of $16,555.52. Motion: To release $3,936.25 for Bituminous Finish (50 %) for "Highland Avenue ". (Madan - Quinn) All in favor. PASSES. Request for release of funds for "Morrow Street" in the amount of $10,209.89. Motion: To release $1,416.00 for Bituminous Finish (50 %) for "Morrow Street ". (Madan - Genatossio) All in favor. PASSES. E Planning Board's Minutes January 7, 1987 Page -3- Performance bond calculations for "Robinson Estates" from Town Engineer. Memo from Fire Chief Sliney relating to installation of fire alarm box at "Hidden Estates ", Brown Avenue. Memo to Planning Board from Richard J. Callinan regarding Capital Improvement Committee meeting. Motion. To send a letter to Town Clerk, Judith Scott notify- ing her that Planners Genatossio and Quinn will rep - resent the Planning Board on the Capital Improvement Committee. (Quinn- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Building Department 1986 report. Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency letter. Copy of letter to Rande Wilson, Town Manager, from EOCD. Capital Improvement budget. "Form I" for "Robyn Estates ". Letter to Planning Board from MerchantsBank of Boston regarding "Westview Woods" construction loan balance. Letter to Richard J. Callinan from Charles R. Herbert, P.E., Civil Engineering Consultant, regarding test holes at "Van Gemert" subdivision. Letter to Planning Board from Paul J. Folkman recommending an amendment to the site distance regulation in the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. MHFA Newsletter. Copy of letter to Robert Bamburg, Cable Vision, regarding "Cedar Meadows" cable service, from Richard J. Callinan. Copy of letter to Town Clerk, Judith F. Scott, regarding "Form A" (ANR) for Chauncy Street. Letter from Planning Board to Bertram Cook, Building Inspec- tor, regarding Site Plan for Mass Glass. 3 r Planning Board's Minutes January 7, 1987 Page -4- Copy of letter to Town Clerk, Judith F. Scott from Planning Board regarding Plan submitted under Section 81P of Chapter 41, M.G.L. for 26 Balcom Street. Copy of letter to Town Clerk, Judith F. Scott, from Planning Board regarding "Form A" (ANR) withdrawal for Hope Street. Copy of letter to Attleboro Savings Bank from Planning Board regarding release of funds for "Hidden Estates ". Copy of letter to Merchantseank of Boston from Planning Board regarding release of funds for "Westview Woods ". Various public hearing notices from City of Attleboro. Various public hearing notices from Town of Foxboro. Public hearing notice, Town of Attleboro for proposed cluster development. Zoning Board of Appeals Statement of Facts on application of J. Colella & Son, Inc. Zoning Board of Appeals Statement of Facts on application of Mansfield Department of Public Works. Zoning Board of Appeals Statement of Facts on application of Mass Glass. Zoning Board of Appeals Statement of Facts on application of Gregory A. Cauldwell /Mansfield Fish and Game. Zoning Board of Appeals Statement of Facts on application of Mansfield C.L.E.A.N. Traffic Impact Study for "Eastleigh Estates, North ". Minutes September 10, 1986 Motion: To approve the minutes of September 10, 1986 as written. (Madan -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. September 24, 1986 Motion: To approve the minutes of September 24, 1986 as written. (Quinn - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 4 Planning Board's Minutes January 7, 1987 Page -5- October 2, 1986 Motion: To approve the minutes of October 23 1986 as writ- ten. (Quinn - Madan) All in favor. PASSES. December 17, 1986 Motion: To approve the minutes of December 17, 1986 as writ- ten. (Madan -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. 4. Surplus Material Permit - Hatheway & Patterson Co., Inc. Motion: To send positive recommendation to Building Inspec- tor. (Quinn- Madan, for discussion) Planner Quinn withdrew this motion. Motion: To send a letter to Mr. William E. Haynes at Hatheway & Patterson inviting him to come before the Planning Board to discuss this permit and mention in the letter that the Planning Board is concerned about the quality of the earth being removed. Send a copy of this letter to Bertram Cook, Building In- spector. (Madan - Quinn) All in favor. PASSES. 5. Mr. Paul Folkman - "Concetta Drive" At this time, Chairperson Flynn stated, for the record, that Planning Board is not discussing, this evening, any aspect of "Concetta Drive" currently in litigation. Mr. Folkman stated that he would like to re- submit "Concetta Drive" as a completely new Definitive Subdivision plan and would like the Planning Board to waive the filing fee. (The Planning Board asked Mr. Folkman to name this plan "Concetta Drive II" so as not to be confused with "Concetta Drive" cur- rently in litigation. Mr. Folkman agreed to this suggest- ion.) Mr. Folkman was advised to pay the filing fee and ask for a waiver of this fee at the time of the first public hearing. 5 Planning Board's Minutes January 7, 1987 Page -b- A letter to the Planning Board from Mr. Folkman was read at this time relating to a possible amendment to the Mansfield Planning Board's Subdivision Rules and Regulations, Section 4.2.g. regarding addition of speed limits to the sight dis- tance regulations. The Planning Board will discuss this fur- ther in two or three weeks time. b. Preliminary Plan "Oak Hill" Mr. Folkman agreed to modify the cul -de -sac length to comply with the Regulations. The Environmental Impact Statement will be re -done. Motion: To grant an extension for "Oak Hill" preliminary plan until January 23, 1987. (Quinn -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. The Planning Board discussed the fact that Mr. Folkman would not have to comply with the section of the Environmental Im- pact Statement relating to percolation tests due to the fact that the "Oak Hill" subdivision will be on Town sewer. 7. Roadway Construction "Fuller Estates" - Mr. Folkman stated that there would be substantial activity on this roadway construction in 1987 to forego an extension request at this time. "Westhaver Farms" On behalf of the owner of "Westhaver Farms ", Mr. Folkman requested an extension for the completion of this subdivi- sion. Motion: To approve an extension for completion of "West - haver Farms" subdivision for two years, extending from August 1987 until August 1989. (Quinn- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. 8. "Form A" (ANR) Plans The Broderick Corporation, Williams Street Motion: To sign this "Form A" (ANR) plan for The Broderick Corporation for a parcel of land on the south- westerly side of Williams Street. (Sohn- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Philip Beatty, Esser, Street Motion: To sign this "Form A" (ANR) plan for Beatty for land located on the easterly side of Essex Street. ( (Madan -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. 0 r Planning Board's Minutes January 7, 1987 Page -7- The Broderick Corporation, West Street Motion: To sign this "Form A" (ANR) plan for The Broderick Corporation for land located an the easterly side of West Street. (Quinn- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. School Street Realty Trust, School Street Motion: To deny this "Form A" (ANR) plan for School Street Realty Trust for the following reasons: 1. Items 3, S, b, 7, 8, 9 and 14 an the checklist are incomplete. 2. Lots 1, 3, 4 and b require crossing of wetlands and need at leas an Order of Conditions from Conservation Commission to establish acces- sibility within frontage areas. 3. Case law may not permit said lots to be con- figured in such a manner. (See Gallitano v. Board of Survey and Planning of Waltham.) (Quinn -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. 9. Around the Table Planner Caponigro stated he would like to see some type of policy established regarding filing fees for plans that are being re- submitted or have been denied. The Planning Board will discuss this during the planning session at the next meeting. Discussion regarding site plan approval procedures. Motion: To send a letter to Mr. Alphonse Query to attend a Planning Board meeting to discuss gray areas under M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section SIM. Possibly submit questions to Mr. Query before he is on the Planning Board agenda. (Quinn- ) No vote. Motion: To send a letter to Rande Wilson requesting that Mr. Alphonse Query attend a Planning Board meeting to discuss in general terms Chapter 41, Section 81M ( and the implications of this very gray area of the General Laws as they apply to the Planning Board. (Quinn - Madan) All in favor. PASSES. 7 r Planning Board's Minutes January 7, 1987 Page -B- (Chairperson Flynn left the meeting at 10:10 P.M.) Planner Sohn questioned who was responsible for oil /water separators being inspected. The response was that the Building Inspector, as the Zoning Enforcement Officer, would be responsible for inspecting these oil /water separators, asking help from the Engineering Department if he felt it was necessary. Planning Director Callinan stated that a resident of Langley Drive, "Maplewood I" telephoned the Planning Department and stated concerns regarding street lights and signs. Mr. Baker has submitted an as -built plan and has asked for release of a bond. Since that time, the Engineering Depart- ment has found several deficiencies at this subdivision. Motion: To send a letter to Mr. Baker notifying him that since his plan has been approved under Subdivision Rules and Regulations requiring street lights as well as street signs, the applicant is responsible for their installation. (Genatossio- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. 10. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. CLER4< ° DATE 7