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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Minutes 8/5/1987OCT 1 Igo r I , zj PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES AUGUST 5, 1987 Present: Chairman Quinn, *Clerk Annino Planners: Caponigro, *Flynn, Genatossio, Madan, Sohn Planning Director LaCasse 1. Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. Motion: To appoint Planner Sohn Acting Clerk. (Madan - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. 2. 7:00 P.M. - Continuation of Public Hearing - "Oak Hill" - Applicant: Paul J. Folkman - Deadline: August 7, 1987 At 7:00 P.M., Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for "Oak Hill" definitive subdivision plan. At 7:05 P.M. this hearing was continued un- til 7:20 P.M. this evening. ( *Planner Flynn entered the meeting at 7:06 P.M.) 3. Clerk's Report Correspondence Memo to Planning Director LaCasse from Joseph J. Campo, Town Engineer, recommending release of $6,533 for completion of top course and $3,682 for sidewalks at "Eastland Estates ". Motion: To approve release of $10,215 for satisfactory completion of top course and sidewalks at "Eastland Estates ". (Madan - Caponigro) Planners Madan, Caponigro, Flynn, Sohn and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Genatossio abstains. PASSES. Letter to Planning Board from Philip J. Beatty requesting a waiver of M2.01.7 (crushed bank) in order to use M1.03,0, Type "B" gravel, at Cowan Lane (Cowan Meadow subdivision). Motion: To not grant the waiver. (Genatossio - Flynn) Planners Genatossio, Flynn, Sohn, Caponigro and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Madan opposed, PASSES. Request from Robert MacLacklin of Mac Homes for an extension of the dead- line for "Northridge" definitive subdivision until October 9, 1987. Notion: To accept the extension of the deadline for "North- ridge" until October 9, 1987. (Sohn- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Notion: To continue the public hearing for "Northridge" to September 16, 1987. (Genatossio - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To send a letter to Mr. MacLacklin advising him that the Planning Board wants the "Northridge" plan,.with all changes, ready to be reviewed by the Planning Board on September 16, 1987. (Genatossio - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. 1 Planning Board's Minutes August 5, 1987 Page -2- ( *Planner Annino entered the meeting at 7:18 P.M.) 4. 7:20 P M - Continuation of Public Hearing - '0ak Hill" At 7:20 P.M., Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for "Oak Hill" At 7:25 P.M., this public hearing was closed. The following motions were made at this public hearing: Motion: To set aside one acre of land for a park, to be assumed by the Town of Mansfield in three years. (Genatossio- Flynn) Planners Genatossio and Flynn in favor. Planners Sohn, Madan and Caponigro opposed. Planner Annino and Chairman Quinn abstain. FAILS. Motion: To close the public hearing at 7:25 P.M. (Madan -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To approve the "Oak Hill" definitive subdivision plan with a waiver for Morini Street offset of 150 feet. (Madan -Sohn) Planners Madan, Sohn, Caponigro and Genatossio in ( favor. Planner Flynn opposed. Planner Annino and Chairman Quinn abstain. PASSES. At this time, Planner Annino publicly thanked Planner Caponigro for creating the bulletin board for displaying plans during Planning Board meetings. 5. 7:30 P.M. - Continuation of Public Hearing - "Modification of Westhaver Farms" Applicant: Paul J Folkman - Deadline: August 7, 1987 At 7:30 P.M., Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for the "Modification of Westhaver Farms ". At 7:40 P.M. this public hearing was closed. The following people spoke at this public hearing: Paul J. Folkman, Applicant. The following motion was made at this public hearing: Motion: To approve the "Modification of Westhaver Farms" subject to the removal of the earthen berm at the Westhaver Farms subdivision and subject to the applicant entering into an agreement with the Town for certain improvements to Winter Street, and provided there be no other changes to the subdivision or any roadways therein. (Sohn- Madan) Planners Sohn, Madan, Flynn, Annino, Caponigro and W. Planning Board's Minutes August 5, 1987 Page -3- Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Genatossio abstains. PASSES. (Planner Annino resumed his position as Clerk at this time.) 6. Correspondence (Cont.) Letter to Planning Board from Special Town Counsel, Alphonse Query, regarding Overlapping of an approved, but unused, way with a new proposed way. Letter to Planning Board from Special Town Counsel, Alphonse Query, regarding application of a variance from Zoning Board of Appeals before a subdivision may be approved. Memo to the Planning Board from the Engineering Department regarding lack of sufficient funds to do inspections. (A letter will be sent to the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee to look into the possibility of a revolving fund.) 7. 8:00 P.M. - Continuation of Public Hearin - "Bradford Estates" - Applicant J B Realty Trust - Deadline: August 7 1987 At 8:00 P.M., Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for the defini- tive subdivision plan, "Bradford Estates ". At 8:15 P.M., this public hearing was continued until 8:20 P.M. 8. 8:15 P.M. Continuation of Public Hearing - "Timberline "_ - Applicant: Harrington & Matto Co., Inc. - Deadline: August 21 1987 At 8:15 P.M., Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for the defini- tive subdivision plan, "Timberline ". At 8:19 P.M. this public hearing was continued until August 19, 1987 The following motions were made at this public hearing: Motion: To accept the extension of the deadline for "Timberline" to August 21, 1987. (Caponigro -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To continue the public hearing for "Timberline" until August 19, 1987. (Caponigro -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. 9. 8:20 Continuation of Public Hearing - "Bradford Estates" At 8:20 P.M., Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for "Bradford Estates ". At 8:40 P.M., this public hearing was closed. The following people spoke at this public hearing: Mr. Van Hayhow, Attorney for the Applicant. Mr. William Hawkins, Tri- County Beagle Club. 3 Planning Board's Minutes August 5, 1987 Page -4- Mr. Hugh Hurley, Freeman Engineering. Mr. John Fernstrom, Freeman Engineering. The following motions were made at this public hearing: Motion: To approve the definitive plan for "Bradford Estates" with the condition that a notation be made on the plan stating that a covenant will be filed with the individual deeds noting the proximity of the Beagle Club and the potential for noise. (Caponigro - WITHDRAWN WAIVERS Motion: To grant a waiver from the 50' road layout width (to 401) at the intersection of Sean Drive and School Street for a length of Lot 8, without effecting the width of the road and as according to the plan. (Flynn - Genatossio) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To grant a waiver from the provisions of Section IV.A.2.a, street jogs, of the Mansfield Subdivision Rules and Regulation. (Flynn - Caponigro) Planners Flynn, Caponigro, Madan, Sohn, Genatossio and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Annino op- posed. PASSES. Motion: To approve the definitive subdivision plan, "Bradford Estates" with the following conditions: 1. A covenant be filed with the individual deeds referencing proximity of the Beagle Club and the potential for noise. This statement is to be added to the plan within the twenty (20) day appeal period. 2. Buffer strip plan shall be submitted to the Planning Board by a professional landscape architect. This condition to be met within the twenty (20) day appeal period. 3. Statement that the Town of Mansfield is to be released from any responsibility for maintenance of drainage for outlet pipe and from any liability resulting from improper main - tenance.shall be added to the plan within the twenty (20) day appeal period. (Flynn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. 10, 9:00 P.M. - Continuation of Public Hearing - "Echo Hills" - At 9:00 P.M., Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for "Echo 4 �l Planning Board's Minutes August 5, 1987 Page -5- Hills ". At 10:30 P.M. this public hearing was continued until September 2, 1987 at 8:30 P.M. The following people spoke at this public hearing: Mr. Michael Peterson, representing the applicant. Mr. Van Hayhow, Attorney for applicant. Mr. Elliott Fine, Attorney representing Mr. James Vadala. (Mr. Vadala is planning to develop a subdivision entitled "Eastbrook" on property ad- jacent to "Echo Hills ", using "Echo Hills" for access.) Mr. Paul Folkman (developer for proposed "Eastbrook" subdivision). The following motions were made at this public hearing: Motion: To send a letter to Town Counsel requesting clarification regarding length of a cul -de -sac (specifically relating to the proposed roadway from "Echo Hills" to "Eastbrook" subdivisions) and how to differentiate from a loophole, or horseshoe, street design. (Caponigro - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To approve the extension of the deadline for "Echo Hills" until September 11, 1987. (Madan - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To continue the public hearing for "Echo Hills" until September 2, 1987 at 8:30 P.M. (Nadan -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. 11. 10:35 P.M. Continuation of Public Hearino - "Special Permit - Peggy Law- ton Cookie Factory" - Applicant: Condyne, Inc. - Qeadline: August 16, At 10 :35 P.M., Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for the "Special Permit for Peggy Lawton Cookie Factory ". At 11:10 P.M. this public hearing was closed. (*Planner Flynn left the meeting at 11:05 P.M.) The following people spoke at this public hearing: Mr. Jay Graham, Condyne, Inc., applicant. Mr. Robert Field, Tibbetts Engineering. Mr. viilliam Wolfe, representing Peggy Lawton Cookie Factory. Mr. Paul O'Neill, 294 Gilbert Street, Mansfield, MA. W 1 Planning Board's Minutes August 5, 1987 Page -6- The following motion was made at this public hearing: Motion: To approve the Special Permit for Peggy Lawton Cookie Factory subject to the following conditions: 1. Grease Traps installed in floor drains must be shown on plan. (VOTE: Six in favor. PASSES.) 2. Building plans and elevations to be submitted before Planning Board signs. (VOTE: Five in favor. One opposed. PASSES.) 3. Leaching trench for drainage must comply with regulations. (VOTE: Six in favor. PASSES.) 4. All conditions must be met within the twenty day appeal period. (VOTE: Six in favor. PASSES.) (Sohn - Genatossio) All in favor. PASSES. 12. Plan for "Modification of Balcom Ridge" signed. 13. "Form A" (ANR) Plans Jewell Street, Tifdan Development Motion: To sign the "Form A" (ANR) for Tifdan Development for property located on Jewell Street. (Sohn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. 14, Surplus Materials Removal - Fish and Game Motion: To send a positive recommendation to the Building Inspector for removal of 16,800 cubic yards of surplus materials by the Mansfield Fish and Game. (Madan -Sohn) Planners Madan, Sohn and Caponigro in favor. Planners Genatossio and Annino opposed. Chairman Quinn abstains. PASSES. 15. Around the Table Planner Sohn reminded the Planning Board of the joint meeting with Board of Selectmen, Master Plan Advisory Council and Water Protection Committee which is scheduled for August 12, 1987 at 8:30 P.M. Planner Genatossio stated that the Planning Board needed a Covenant or a Bond Estimate for the recently signed "Maryalice Way" Definitive Subdivi- sion. 0 Planning Board's Minutes August 5, 1987 Page -7- The Planning Board discussed the fact that Subdivision Rules and Regula- tions require street signs to have a "Private Way" designation on them from the time of final grading until the streets are accepted by the Town. These signs should be supplied by the developer. Planner Genatossio has observed that many of the new apartments being con- structed in the downtown do not have the required 10' setback for parking areas which are at the front of these buildings. Planning Director LaCasse discussed the Planning Board's decision to deny a "Form A" plan for Bird Road and the fact that the Police and Fire Chiefs both support the denial and feel it was justifiable due to lack of adequate access for safety vehicles. 16. Meeting adjourned_at 11.40 P.M. L sA — CLERK q- DATE VA