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PLANNING BOARD'S
MINUTES
MAY 20, 1 ?87
Pre =_ - -ent: Chairman Quinn, Acting Clerk Sohn
Planners: Caponigro, Flynn, Genatessln, Madan
Planninq Director Michel LaCasse
1. Meeting called to error at 7 :�,0 P.M.
Motion: To appoint Planner Sohn Acting Clerk.
(Madan- Flynr) All io favor. PASSES.
2. Clsrk;'= Report
COrI espoaden, -e
Letter to Planning Board from Ke11i Baker declining invita-
tion to attend Planning Board meeting.
Letter to Planning Board from - d,:ra.-d designating
lot number to ronr_truct model ;,ome.
Motion_ To send a letter to Joseph .J. Campo- Tnrrn Enginee ,
asking if he is satisfied with the inspection=_ far
the roadway and drainage and request: information on
hosv much is completed. Enclose a cop,, of Mr.
Broderick's letter.
(Genatossio- Madan) All in favor. PASSES.
Letter to Planning Board from David Grant, Cabot, Cabot '?.
Forbes, requesting reduction o-, bond fcjr WPC Pronerti.e
Norfol�, Street.
Motion_ To send a letter to Joseph J, Campo
thing has been completed relative to the reduction
of the bond for WRC Properties, Norfolk Street.
(Flynn - Caponigro) P.1'i in fa,,or. PASSES.
Copy of letter to Conservation Commission from Paul Folkmai_r
regarding "Westhaver Farms ".
Memo to Planning Board From Rande J. Wilson, Town Manger,
regarding correspondence frc,m IEP.
Memo from Joseph J. Campo regarding "Robinson Estates"
request to use on -site gravel for roadway.
Motion: To notiIv .Joseph J. Campo, To"jn Engineer that the -
Planning Hoard has no objections to the develoPer o`
"Robinson E- tates' u=sing on -site gravel for the road
base at this subdivision.
(Sohn - Caponigro) Planners Sohn, Caponigro, Flynn,
Genatossio and Quin„ in favor. Planner- Madan
abstains. PASSES.
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Planning Board's Minutes
May 20, 1987
Page -2-
Copy of letter to B—tram 11. Cook, Inspector of Buildings,
from Mr. Richard Sherman citing problems with drainage at
"Camelot Estates" subdivi=sion.
11oti_q To send a letter to Mr. Cool: reguestinq that h,=
keep the Planning Bc3rj inforned of any soL� tip:,=
to the drainage proble -n at "Camelot Estates ",
(Caponigro- -Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
Letter and bond estimate to Planning 9oard from Bonwood Cu.
for "Platthews Estates ". (Piarning Director will frn-,Jarr to
Town Engineer for review.)
Memo from Toam Engineer recomme,2ing release of $13,724.9rl
for drainage at; Essex and '_;r-ctr
Motion: To release $13,724.0,) for drainage at Essex and War,
Streets Streets and to release only °81,000.00 for Gorvard
Drive.
(Flynn - Madan) All in favor. °ASSES.
Request to hold public hearing for "Dradfcrd E =states" on
June 1�, 198.7 at 8:00 P.M.
Motion:. To adveeti_._ for- and h- td the public hearing fs
"Bradford Esta e-." nn lune 17, 1!87 at 8:00 P. ;I.
(Flynn - Madan) i -',I i ;n fav•:n-. PASSES.
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8:00 r'.P' }= - P"b7 is Hari n_ - "i)' 11 -�n_e zBt ice; Iher- '3tr aet'_
Definitive Subdivision Plan -- Ao,licant: Nicholas C. Perri -
Deedlire; _June 15, 1987 - -- -
(Planner Caponigro abstained From Par :icicatioil in and di =--
cus =_ion for this =subdivision.)
A.t e P,(1., Chairman Quinn opened the p,.b1 is hear inq for
"Village at Gilbert Street ". At 8 :55 P.M. thi.s public hear-
ing a,)as_ continued until Jul; 1-- 198% at ?3:00 P,M.
The 'allowing people spoke at thi public hearing:
Nichola s C. Harris_, Applica -nr.
Tom Loan„ Del Tech Engineering.
Joanne Couture, 10 East Street (representing her father. Mi
Willian Couture, Sr., 175 Gilbert Street).
William Couture, Jr., 1'71 Gilbert Street.
Richard Hansen, I53 Gilbert Street.
Michael Vansplinter, 155 Gilbert Street.
Joseph Zeneski, 842 East Street.
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Planning Board's Minutes
May 20, 198`'
Page -3-
The following motion was made at this public hearing:
Motion: To grant an emten =ion of the deadline for "Village
at Gilbert Street" def.nitive subdivision to
July 1'7, 1987 and continue the public hearing until
July 153 1987 at 5:00 P.M.
(Flynn- Genatossio) Planners Flynn, Genatossio,
Madan, Quinn and Sohn in favor. Planner Capenigro
ab =stained. PASSES.
(Planner Sohn left the meeting at this time to attend the Board
of Selectmen's meeting.)
44 9 :00 P,M, - Mr, _D - =vid Osborne - _Discussion of Possible
Development of Land at 48 William=; Street------ -
Mr. David Osborne has been considering the purchase of
property located at 48 William =_ Street and the possible fea-
ture development of same. Mr. Osborne requested time on the
Planning Board agenda to present a plan to subdivide this
parcel of land an,.] to ask for input from the Planning Board,
Also present for this di_cussien was Mr. Dennis J. Morgan,
President of Morgan Associates, Ltd., a firm involved in real
property development. (Planner Sohn returned to the meeting
at 9;13 P.M,) Afte reviewing this proposal, the Planning
Board recommended that Ili-. Osborne submit this plan in the
preliminary stage for review.
(Planning Director LaCasse left the meeting at 9:15 P.M. to
attend the Board of Selectmen meetino.)
5. At this time, Chairman Cluinn as'ed the Planning Board if they
would allow Mr. k "arl Clemmey time on the agenda to voice a
complaint regarding Great Woods. Mr. Clemmey stated that he
has observed that an area of Great Wnod•a is being paved and
feels there have been change=_ in the drainage and that the
fire lane appears tc have beer, moved. Mr. Clemmey asked the
Planning Boars if Great Woods needs to bring in a new site
P1.3n. The Board explained that_ the responsibility now lie:
lvith the Building in=spector.
Mo *i_rn: To send a letter to Ber +:ram Cook, Inspect:_r of
Buildings, stating that it has been brought to the
attention of the Planning Board that there may be
changes to the drainage and fire lane at Great Woods
and could he check this out and advise the Planning
Board.
(Flynn -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES,
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Planning Board's Minutes
May 20, 1957
Page -4-
Motion: To send a letter to the Great bloods and a =_1' if there
have been changes to their site plan on the drainage
or the fire lane.
(Genatossio- No motion.
7. Clerk's Report
Correspondence (Cant.)
Copy of the public hearing notice for modification of
"Westhaver Farms" subdivision.
Copy of letter to Bertram Cook from Planning Board regarding
surplus material removal for the Bonwood Co.
Copy of letter to Bertram Cook from Planning Board regarding
decision on site plan for Pleasant Street.
Copy of letter to Mr. Dei and Mr. Blandori from Planning
Board regarding pipe sizes for water main= on Perkin_ Avenue
subdivision.
American Planning Association May booP.
Massachusetts Historical Commission Newsletter.
Affordable Housing Seminar booklet.
Tufts University Memorandum to Planning Officials.
Massachusetts Housing Partnership conference.
Conine News pamphlet.
City of Attleboro public hearing notice.
Town of North Attleboro public hearing notice.
Minutes of April 21 1997
Motion: To approve the minutes of April 6, 1957 as written,
(Madan-- Caponigro) Planners Madan, Caponigro, Flynn,
Sohn and Quinn in favor. Planner Genatossie
abstains. PASSES.
Minutes of April 15, 1997
r Motion_ To approve the minutes of April 15, 1957 a=_ written.
�. (Madan- Caponigro) Planners Madan, Caponigro• Flynn,
Sohn and Quinn in - favor. Planner Genatossio
abstains. PASSES.
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Planning Board's Minutes
April 20, 1987
Page -5-
At this time, Chairman Quinn mentioned to the Planning Beard
that Planner Annino will be the architect for the rebuilding
of the First Baptist Church and has asked for an advisory
opinion from the Planning Board on site plans, on the con-
formity of the church in the downtown.
Motion: To send a letter to Bertram Cook stating that the
— - -- Planning Board doe=_ not have a problem with the re-
building of the church in the Downtown district. it
is the Planning Board's interpretation of the ZoM09
By -Lacs that parking is not required in the Doortown
Zone for ether than residences and no set back=_ are
required.
(Madan - Flynn) All in Favor. PASSES.
B. %onlnq V- ariances
Vincent Tiahe =_79 Bet Tit
Motion: To send a favorable recommendation to the Zoning
Board of Appeals on the application of Vincent Tighe
of 217 !Union Street Ext. for a Special Permit from
Section V.A of the Zoning By -Laws for the expansion
of a non - conforming use at 73 Benefit Street in the
Residence A zone.
(Caponigro - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
Hulleuint Terminals - Francis_ Avenue
This application is for a variance from Section III.7.1" cf
the Zoning_By -Laws for outside storage at 241 Francis Avenue
and a Special Permit in accordance with Section III.K.3 OF
the Zoning By -Law for expansion of a non - conforming use in
the Industrial Zone.
Motion: To send a positive recommendation for the variance
only and that the variance applies to the front of
the building and that screening must be included.
(Sohn- Caponigro) wirhdrawn.
Motion: To send a letter to toe Zoning Board of Appeals that
the Planning Board makes no recommendation due to
lack of information.
(Caponigro -Sohn) No vote.
Motion: To send a letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals
stating that the Planning Board has no problem with
the applicant staring an the northeast side which
abuts Zundell (side where scales are located) and ro
problem with the southeast. portion. However, the
Planning Board object=_ to storage on the west side
of the building.
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Planning Board's Minutes
May 20, 1997
Page -6-
Please be advised that this applicant must come back
to the Planning Board for a Special Permit under
Section III.k.2, which was advertised improperly as
Section
(Genatossio- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES.
9. Around the Table
The Board discussed the possibility of dropping off copies of
plans scheduled for public hearings at the Library in orde-
to allow the public to view them evenings and Saturdays when
the Town Offices are closed. This suggestion had been made
earlier in the evening by Joseph Zeneski during a public
hearing. The Planning Board feels this is a good idea,
Motion: To ask Planning Director L•aCasse to contact Dinah
Amsden at the !Mansfield Public Library to discu=s
the possibility of leaving copies of subdivision
plans, which are scheduled for public hearings, at
the Library to allow the public to vie" them
evenings and Saturday=_.
(Caponigro- Flynn) A11 in favor-. PASSES.
The Planning Board changed the date for the public hearing
for the Condyne Special Permit (Peggy Lawton. Cookie Factory
from June 10 to June 1 ?, 1987 and requested that Planning
Director LaCasse review this plan.
Notion: To request a copy of a letter written by A1phcn5e
Query, Special Town Counsel, from Rande WilsCn.
This letter was sent to the Board of Selectmen and
states that the Board of Selectmen are in charge of
the Master Plan Advisory Council according to Town
Charter.
(Flynn- Genatossio) A11 in favor. PASSES.
Motion: To send a letter to Sandy Jackson, Secretary to the
Chief of Police, thanking her for making a special
effort, on her own time, to take photographs of the
Planning Board for Town identification badges.
(Caponigro- Madan) All in favor. •PASSES.
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Planning Board's Minutes
May 20, 1987
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The Planning Board scheduled site walks for "Westhaver Farms"
and "Echo Hills Estate=_" for Tuesday, May 26, 1987 at 4 :30
(Planning Director LaCasse returned to the meeting at this
time.) The following week, the Board will walk the sites for
"Bolcom Ridge" and "Timberline ".
Planning Director LaCasse explained to the Planning Board
that the Conservation Agent, Richard Lean s, is in the process_;
of getting a base map from SRPEDD in the near future. Plan-
ning Director LaCasse also stated that he would like to work
on a project for a base map for the road network for the Town
and will contact SRPEDD for this to use the twenty hours as-
signed to the Town by SRPEDD for technical assistance.
10. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
CLERK
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