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Home My WebLink AboutPlanning Brd Minutes 4/29/1987PLANNING BOARD'S�ili +j s�� I MINUTES E jAPRIL 29, 1987 Present: Chairman Quinn, Clerk Annino Planners. *Caponigro,'Flynn, *Genato5sio, Madan, Sohn 1. 7 :05 P.M. - Joint Meeting Board of Selectmen, Conservation Commission and Planning Board (Planning Board quorum reached at 7:15 P.M. Meeting called to order at this time.) This joint meeting was held to discuss possible solutions to drainage problems in the area of the "Westhaver Farms" and "Fuller Estates" subdivisions (Winter and Maple Streets). This situation has become critical due to recent heavy rains. Paul Folkman and ,Ronald Bonvie, developers, Ralph Maloon, RIM Engineering and Mr. William Sarro, 795 Maple 'Street were also present for this discussion. (At 7:25 P.M. the Planning Board returned to their meeting room. *Planner Genatossio entered the meeting at this time.) 2. Clerk's Report Correspondence Letter to Planning Board from The Folkman Company requesting release of covenant and institution of letter of Credit guarantee for Fuller Estates. Motion: To send a copy of the Covenant and Materials Cost Estimate to Joseph J. Campo, Town Engineer , for his i _P review and response as soon as possible. (Flynn - Annino) All in favor. 'PASSES. Letter from The Folkman Company requesting public hearing for the modification of "Westhaver Farms" subdivision. Motion: To.advertise for the modification or amendment of "Westhaver Farms" subdivision under BlU and 81W for a public hearing to be held on May 27, 1987 at 8 :00 P.M. Also, send a letter to Paul Folkman notifying him of the date and time and that he will be respon sible for any advertising fees. (Flynn - Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Letter to Planning Board from Hutchins /Trowbridge Associates regarding "Timberline Estates" definitive Plan. Motion: Send a letter to Hutchins /Trowbridge Associates notifying them that the Planning Board has scheduled the public hearing for "Timberline Estates" defini- tive subdivision plan for May 27, 1987 at 9:00 P.h1. (Madan- Genatassio) All in favor. PASSES. 1 . Planning Board's Minutes April 2?, 1987 Page -2- Memo from Planning Hoard secretary requesting date for public hearing for "Maryalice Way. (-Planner Caponigro entered the meeting at 8:00 P.M.) Motion: To send a letter to Hutchins /Trowbridge Associates notifying them that the public hearing for "'Maryalice Way" Definitive Subdivision Plan is scheduled for June 3, 1987 at 8:00 P.M. and that the Planning Board found several discrepancies which must be addressed before this hearing. Refer the applicant to Section IV.K. - Unaccepted Streets - for proper procedures to follow. (Genatossio- Annino) All in favor. PASSES. Memo from Planning Board secretary requesting public hearing date for Special Permit, Condyne (Peggy Lawton Cookie Factory) on Gilbert Street. Motion: To hold a public hearing for Special Permit for Condyne on June 10, 1987 at 8:00 P.M. l (Flynn - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. Letter to Planning Board from Harrington & Matto requesting acceptance of a ,letter of credit. Motion: To send a letter to Harrington & Matto notifying "them that a bond estimate must be submitted to and approved by the Town Engineer before an irrevocable letter of credit may be approved by the Planning 'Board. (Flynn- Annino) All in favor. PASSES. Memo to Planning Board from Highway Department suggesting is- lands be considered for the middle of cul -de -sacs on future developments Memo from Town Accountant requesting projected spending from May 1, 1987 through June 30, 1987. Motion: To send a letter to the Town Accountant listing projected Planning Department spending as follows: Secretary - $ 500.00. Advertising - 1200.00 Telephone 100.00 TOTAL $ 1800.00 (Madan -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. Invitation from "A�" to attend groundbreaking ceremony at Merckens Chocolate Company (Nabisco - Brands) for new plant of- fice. 2- 1 Planning Board's Minutes April 29, 1987 Page -3 Copy of letter from Planning Board to Hutchins /Trowbridge regarding "Timberland Estates" preliminary subdivision. Copy of Planning Board letter to Bertram Cook regarding amendment to proposed moratorium on Trash -to- Energy - facilities. Copy of Planning Board letter to Nan Funsch notifying her of joint meeting with Board of Selectmen and Conservation regarding drainage problems in the Winter and Maple Street area. Letter to Planning Board from Cablevision in response to request for suggestions on installation of Cable lines in new subdivisions. Memo to Planning Board from Conservation Commission request- ing support for Conservation's Article 35 at Town Meeting. Briggs Associates, Inc. announcing the addition of Burk Ket- cham and Ray Cormier to their firm. Copy of letter to Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding Planning Board decision on Form A for.Essex and Ware Street. Applicant: Franklyn Allen, Jr. and Douglas Allen. Public hearing notice Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals. Public hearing notice Attleboro Planning Board. Statement of Facts, Zoning Board of Appeals on Knight, Smith and Botting. Minutes of April 1, 1987 Motion: To approve the minutes of April 1, 1987 as written. (Flynn- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Minutes of April 4, 1987 Motion: To approve the minutes of April 4, 1987 as written. (Flynn- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. \ Chairman Quinn asked the Planning Board to review a plan of sidewalks for Franklin Street. This is a request from Al Andrews, Construction Inspector, due to the fact there was a minor change and Mr. Andrews was not sure if this would 3 Planning Board's Minutes April 29, 1987 Page -4- necessitate a public hearing for the modification of an al ready approved plan. Motion: To send a letter to Al Andrews stating that the Planning Board has no objections to the changes -to sidewalks an Franklin Street. (Sohn- ,Laponigro) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To accept the covenant for "Van Gemert Drive ". (Flynn- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. 3. "Form A" (ANR) Plans Cowan Lane - Harrington & Matto Motion: To send a letter to Harrington & Matto (carbon copy to Michael Trowbridge) notifying them that the square footage of land remaining for Harrington & Matto and Johnson be included on the plan and returned to the Planning Board by next Wednesday's meeting. (Genatossio- Annino) All in favor. PASSES. -,4. Signing of Modification of "Camelot Estates" Motion: To sign the Modification of "Camelot Estates ". "<(Madan-Sohn) All in favor. 'PASSES. i 5. '9:00 P.M. - `Blandori /Day Subdivision Attorney Donald MacManus, representing Mr. Blandori and Mr. Day, discussed reasons construction has not begun on this subdivision. This plan was approved by the Planning Board February 19809 went to Land Court in ,1983 and was ,given final approval in 1985. Conservation approved this plan in 1987. The Planning Board discussed whether or not a new public hearing would be necessary under current Subdivision Rules and Regulations. The only change,in regulations since this plan was approved is the thickness of the road. Applicant has agreed to comply with the current regulations. Motion: To request applicant to send a letter outlining what :he`.feels is necessary ..to bring this plan up to cur- rent specs. (Caponigro- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. b. Around the Table / Planner Sohn informed the Planning Board a joint committee is being formed by the towns of Norton, Easton an protect the Canoe River Water Shed. 'There are -clude Foxboro in this committee as well. This L} d Mansfield to plans to in } ' .Planning Board's Minutes April '29, 1987 Page -5 committee will be called the "Canoe River Aquifer Committee ". The Mansfield Board of Selectmen will have public meeting on this in two weeks to 'review all 'plans in the Canoe River Water Shed area. The committee will be asking both the Con- servation Commission and the Planning Board for copies of any plans for development in the Canoe River water shed vicinity. They will try to incorporate "Form A" '(ANR)< plans as well.' Planner Flynn discussed replacing the Planning Board At -Large member on the ,Master Plan Advisory Council (due to the resig- nation of. Douglas .R.Annino) and stated she had spoken with Mr. Richard Gordon and Mr. Richard Sebetes. Both men expressed an interest in this appointment. d Motion_ To appoint Mr. Richard Sebetes of 536 North Main Street as the Planning Board's At -Large member of the Master ,Plan Advisory Council. (Flynn- Genatossic) Planners Flynn, Genatossio, Annino, Caponigro and Quinn in favor.` Planners Sohn and Madan opposed.' PASSES. Motion: To send a letter to Kelli Spedden, Chairperson of the Master Plan Advisory Council, copies to Board of Selectmen, Town Manager and Mr. Richard Sebetes notifying them of the Planning Board's vote to ap- point Mr. Sebetes to Master Plan Advisory Council. (Flynn - Annino) Planners Flynn, Annino, Caponigro, Genatossio and Quinn in favor. Planners Sohn and - Madan opposed. PASSES. 7. +Public Discussion Joseph 2eneski,..842 East Street. Mr..Zeneski discussed the drainage problems in the Winter /Maple Street area. Mr. Zeneski felt that the Town should call in the Army Corps of Engineers to check out this ,problem. Kevin McNatt, 150 Rumford Avenue. Mr. McNatt asked the Plan - ning Board if they were aware of the off -site parking for Paul Folkman's building at 29 Court'Street. Chairman Quinn explained that the Planning Board had reviewed site plans for 28 Court Street and had given a positive recommendation to the Building Inspector for the plan which included the exi st exist- ing house. 'Parking was also included in this plan and was addressed by the Board. 5