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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Minutes 7/15/1987' I SEP PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES JULY 15, 1987 Present: Chairman Quinn, Clerk Annino Planners: Annino, Caponigro, Flynn, Madan, Sohn Planning Director LaCasse 1. Meeting called to order at 7:05 P.M. 2. Clerk's Report Correspondence Request for extension of deadline for "Village at Gilbert Street. Request to sign new release form for "Cowan Meadow" (wrong date for filing of Covenant put on original release). (Planning Board signed new release of covenant.) Memo from Joseph J. Campo, Town Engineer regarding Perfor- mance Bond for "Robyn Estates" in the amount of $223,417.97. Motion: To accept the Performance Bond Estimate in the amount of $223,417.97 for "Robyn Estates ". (Flynn- Caponigro) Planners Caponigro, Flynn, Annino, Genatossio, Quinn and Sohn in favor. Plan- ner Madan abstained. PASSES. Copy of memo to Rande J. Wilson, Town Manager, from Michel LaCasse, Planning Director regarding recommendation to pay IEP $113360 as a settlement. Motion: To support the $11,360 settlement figure for IEP as recommended by Planning Director LaCasse. (Flynn - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. (Copies of this memo to be sent to Board of Selectmen and Master Plan Advisory Council noting support of Planning Board.) Letter to Planning Board from Rande J. Wilson, Town Manager, regarding paving of remainder of Maryalice Way by the Town. Copy of letter to Board of Selectmen from Water Protection District Advisory Committee including final recommendations. Letter from John T. Mahoney, III to the Planning Board requesting time on the agenda to present a Form A (ANR) plan for Hope Street. Copy of memo to Master Plan Advisory Council members from Kelli Baker regarding meeting of July 16, 1987. Copy of letter to Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, from Planning Board regarding approval of "Modification of Balcom Ridge ". 1 Planning Board's Minutes July 14, 1987 Page -2- Copy of letter to attorney for Hullquist Terminals confirming. presentation to Planning Board 7/22/87 at 10:00 P.M. Copy of letter to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, from Planning Board regarding site plan for First Baptist Church. Copy of letter to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, regarding request for removal of 5,000 yards of excess materials at "Fuller Estates" from The Folkman Company. Motion: To send a favorable recommendation to Bertram Cook for removal of 53000 yards of excess materials at "Fuller Estates ". (Madan - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. Copy of letter to Board of Selectmen from Planning Board requesting waiver of filing fee for First Baptist Church Site Plan. Copy of letter to Scott Leite, Health Agent, from Stephen H. Quinn, Chairman, Planning Board, thanking Mr. Leite for his assistance with the "Modification of Balcom Ridge ". Copy of letter to John Dwyer, Town Counsel, requesting definition of the word "accommodate ". Letter from the law offices of Board confirming July 22, 1987 Hullquist Terminals. Pike and Pike to the Planning for presentation regarding Letter from Kelly, Kethro, Flannigan & Thomas, Attorneys, requesting Partial Release of Covenant for Lot 273 Balcom Ridge Estates. Motion: To sign the Partial Release of Covenant for Lot 27, Balcom Ridge Estates. ( Caponigro- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Request for copies of Mansfield's Zoning By -Laws and Subdivi- sion Rules and Regulations from George B. Bailey, Planning Board member, Town of Sharon. Motion: To send copies of Mansfield's Zoning By -Laws and Subdivision Rules and Regulations to Mr. Bailey provided copies of Sharon's-Zoning By -Laws and Subdivision Rules and Regulations are sent to the Mansfield Planning Board. (Flynn- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. 2 Planning Board's Minutes July 15, 1987 Page -3- Copy of letter to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, from Anna Prohodsky regarding issuance of building permit for a house on an undersized lot at Henry & Fowler Street zoned for Business. 3. 7:30 P.M. - Zoning Board of Appeals - Special Permit Applica- tion of Paul J. Folkman for Property Located at 626 -628 -632 North Main Street The Planning Board reviewed the Zoning Board of Appeals ap- plication for a Special Permit filed by the Folkman Company for 626 - 628 -632 North Main Street. Motion: To send a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the Special Permit Application of Paul J. Folkman for property located at 626 -628- 632 North Main Street provided the following items are included on the plan: 1. Information on refuse collection, including dumpsters and screenings, be shown. (e.g. fenc- ing be one (1') foot higher than the maximum height of the dumpsters on three sides, possibly of solid, pressure treated wood.) 2. Additional landscape detail be shown. (e.g. type and location of plantings and natural buffer be.shown along property line, screening site from adjacent properties) 3. Elevations on the six (6) unit dwellings be shown. 4. That a certification of sewerage from the Sewer Commissioners be addressed. 5. Front, side and rear dimensions of the lots be shown. 6. Parking not shown on plan. The conformance on the parking plan be done in accordance with Zoning By -Laws (use of driveways may not conform). (e.g. how many spaces per dwelling and how many guest parking spaces) 7. Input from the Electric Light Department be put on record. 8. Fire Chief to address the fire detection system 3 Planning Board's Minutes July 15, 1987 Page -4- according to Mansfield Fire Department regula- tions (i.e. annunciator panels, strobe lights, etc.). 9. Recommend the inclusion of a passive recreation (e.g. park type) area and a children's playground be included. 10. Documents be supplied by the developer showing that the homeowner's association will maintain open space areas. (Caponigro -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. 4. 8 :20 P.M. - Continuation of Public Hearing - "Village at Gil- bert Street" - Applicant: Nicholas C. Harris - Deadline: July 17, 1987 At 8:20 P.M. Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for the "Village at Gilbert Street" definitive subdivision plan. At 8:23 this hearing was continued until August 19, 1987 at 8:00 P.M. The following motions were made at this public hearing: Motion: To approve extension of the deadline for the "Village at Gilbert Street" until August 21, 1987. (Annino- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To continue the public hearing for the "Village at Gilbert Street" until August 19, 1987 at 8:00 P.M. (Genatossio- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. S. Correspondence (Cont.) Letter from the Attleboro Savings Bank regarding confirmation of partial release of funds for Matthew Estates. Copy of letter to Steven Wolfe, Great Woods, from Michel LaCasse regarding rules and regulations for Commercial Area Revitalization District (CARD). Copy of letter to John Dwyer, Town Counsel, requesting infor- mation on time limit for modification of already approved plans. Also, exact reasons a plan may be denied in the Water Protection District. Copy of letter to Bay Bank regarding final release of bond for Granada Park subdivision. 4 Planning Board's Minutes July 15, 1987 Page -5- Copy of letter to Attleboro Savings Bank regarding final release of bond for Riverside Drive Extension. Copy of letter to MerchantsBank of Boston regarding partial release of bond for "Camelot Estates ". Copies of letters to Larry Zonenshine (Angell Street Auto Body Shop), Nabisco and Peggy Lawton Cookie Factory regarding front yard buffers. Copy of letter to Bertram M. Cook from Planning Board stating Planning Board's agreement with Mr. Cook's interpretation of buffer requirements. Notice of Joint Transportation Planning Group meeting. Zoning News publication. Public Hearing Notices for Foxboro and North Attleboro. b. General Discussion The Planning Board discussed Rande J. Wilson's memo to the Board regarding paving of Maryalice Way by the Town. Motion: To hold a public hearing for the "Modification of Maryalice Way" for the purpose of paving the length of the road with 2 1/2" thickness. (Caponigro- Madan) Planners Caponigro, Madan and Sohn in favor. Planners Genatossio, Flynn and Annino opposed. Chairman Quinn abstains. FAILS. Motion: To hold a public hearing for the "Modification of Maryalice Way" for the purpose of leaving the gravel in the road. (Caponigro -,WITHDRAWN. 7. Variance Requests William O'Brien, 237 Franklin Street Motion: To send a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the variance application of William O'Brien for addition to existing dwelling located at 337 Franklin Street having less than a 25' sideyard. (Annino - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. Planning Board's Minutes July 15, 1987 Page -6- John F. Sharpe, Jr., 5 Short Street Motion: To send a negative recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the variance application of John F. Sharpe, Jr., for a front yard /side yard Variance for an addition of 22' x 25', which is non - conforming in the Agricultural Zone, due to the fact that it derogates from the intent of the Zoning By -Laws as it refers to frontage requirements and the Board also questions the direction of the north point on this plan. (Flynn - Annino) Planners Flynn, Annino and 6enatossio in favor. Planners Sohn, Madan and Caponigro opposed. Chairman Quinn abstains. FAILS. NO RECOMMENDATION. B. 9:00 P.M. - Public Hearing - "Oak Hill" Definitive Subdivi- sion Plan - Applicant: Paul J. Folkman - Deadline: August 2, 1987 At 9:00 P.M. Chairman Quinn opened the public hearing for "Oak Hill" Definitive Subdivision. At 9:30 P.M. this hearing was continued until July 22, 1987 at 7:00 P.M. The following people spoke at this public hearing: Paul Folkman, Applicant. Ralph Maloon, RIM Engineering. Richard Sebetes, 536 North Main Street, Mansfield. The following motions were made at this public hearing: Motion: To continue this public hearing until July 22, 1987 at 7:00 P.M. ( Caponigro- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. (At this time, Chairman Quinn changed the order of the agenda.) 9. 9:30 P.M. - Site Plan Review Windfall, Inc., High Street The Planning Board reviewed this site plan application for a proposed office /light warehousing building located on High Street. 10. 10:00 P.M. - Continuation of "Modification of Westhaver Farms" - Applicant: Paul J. Folkman �. At 10 :00 P.M. Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for the "Modification of Westhaver Farms ". 10:01 this hearing was continued until the completion of site plan review for High Street. Planning Board's Minutes July 15, 1987 Page -7- Motion: To continue this public hearing after completion of site plan review of High Street. (Madan -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. 11. Site Plan Review - High Street (Cont.) Motion: To send a favorable recommendation to the Building Inspector stating that consideration be given to the following concerns of the Planning Board: 1. Location of trash disposal areas and screenings must be shown on plan. 2. Site lighting must be shown on plan. 3. Roof drainage should be shown on plan. 4. No less than 140 parking spaces with adequate aisle maneuvering space will be required. 5. Landscaping must be shown on plan. 6. Concrete sidewalks must be shown on plan. 7. Handicap parking must be shown on plan. (Sohn- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. 12. 10:20 P.M. - Continuation of Public Hearing for "Modification of Westhaver Farms. At 10:20 P.M. Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for the "Modification of Westhaver Farms ". At 11:10 P.M. this public hearing was continued until July 22, 1987 at 7:30 P.M. The following people spoke at this public hearing: Paul Folkman, Applicant. Ralph Maloon, RIM Engineering. Mario Loiacono, Jr., 174 Winter Street, Mansfield. Joseph 2eneski, 842 East Street, Marilyn Ouellette, Conservation Commission. The following motions were made at this public hearing: Motion: To continue this public hearing until July 22, 1987 at 7:30 P.M. (Flynn - Annino) Planners Flynn, Annino, Caponigro, 8enatossio, Sohn and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Madan opposed. PASSES. Motion: To accept the continuation of the deadline for the \, "Modification of Westhaver Farms" to July 24, 1987. (Flynn - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 7 Planning Board's Minutes July 15, 1987 Page -B- 13. "Form A" (ANR) Plans Donald A. Baker - Hope Street Motion: To sign this "Form A" (ANR) Plan for Baker for property located on Hope Street. (Caponigro -Sohn) Planners Caponigro, Sohn and Genatossio in favor. Planners Flynn, Madan and Quinn opposed. Planner Annino abstains. FAILS. Motion: To deny this "Form A" (ANR) Plan for Baker for property located on Hope Street due to lack of adequate access through frontage. (Madan - Flynn) Planners Madan, Flynn and Quinn in favor. Planners Genatossio, Sohn and Caponigro opposed. Planner Annino abstains. FAILS. NO ACTION. 14. "Signing of Maryalice Way" Motion: To sign the Definitive Plan Maryalice Way. (Caponigro - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 15. Around the Table The Board discussed the letter from Special Town Counsel, Al Query regarding special permits (especially referencing Hullquist Terminals) and whether or not the Planning Board can ask Hullquist Terminals to apply for a special permit. Motion: To contact Hullquist Terminals and inform them that they do not have to come before the Planning Board for a discussion of the intended use of this facility. (Madan -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. 16. Public Discussion Mr. Michael VanSplinter of Gilbert Street asked the Board to review their method of notifying abutters when a public hear- ing is to be continued, especially if the applicant is not ready and the hearing is continued by written request. The Planning Board will follow through with this request and may change the regulations to limit the number of extensions an applicant may request. FV Planning Board's Minutes July 15, 1987 Page -9- 17. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 Midnight. 440" t- 4c -� CLERK �(I#.91 t9y-1 DATE a