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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Minutes 8/19/1987�e PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES AUGUST 19, 1987 Present: Chairman Quinn, Acting Clerk Genatossio Planners: Caponigro, Madan and *Sohn Planning Director LaCasse 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Motion: To appoint Planner Genatossio Acting Clerk. (Madan- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. 2. 7:30 P.M. - Preliminary Plans Giles Place - Applicant: Walmark Corporation Ed Marcheselli, Applicant and James Dunn, Dunn Engineering, were present for this preliminary review. (Planner Sohn entered the meeting at 7:35 P.M.) The Planning Board reviewed this preliminary plan and made the following recommendations: Two sidewalks be installed an Giles Place. Traffic study be done to include Chauncy Streets and Copeland Drive. Motion: To accept the preliminary subdivision, "Giles Place ", to include comments regarding two sidewalks and a traffic study. (Caponigro- Madan) MOTION WITHDRAWN. The checklist has not been completed for this preliminary plan. The Plan- ning Board will review the checklist and make a decision at the next meet- ing. "Essex Heiqhts" - Applicant: Joseph Brugliera Joseph Brugliera, applicant and Mr. James Dunn, Dunn Engineering were present for this preliminary review. The Planning Board reviewed this preliminary plan for a four lot subdivi- sion and made the following recommendations: Applicant should request a waiver for one sidewalk and a waiver from the 50' right -of -way. The Planning Board would like to have more information on the pond, such as elevations and flooding. No traffic study will be required. The checklist for this preliminary plan was not been addressed. The Plan- ning Board will review the checklist and make a decision at the next meet- ing. (Planner Caponigro left the meeting at this time.) 3. 8.10 P.M. - Continuation of Public Hearing - "Village at Gilbert Street" - Apolicant• Nicholas Harris, Jr - Deadline: August 21, 1987 At 8:10 P.N. Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for the "Village at Gilbert Street ". At 9:15 P.M. this public hearing was continued until 1 Planning Board's Minutes August 19, 1987 Page -2- September 2, 1987 at 8:00 P.M. The following people spoke at this public hearing: Steven Clarke, Commonwealth Engineering. Nicholas Harris, Applicant. Michael Van Splinter, 155 Gilbert Street. Applicant has requested a waiver for right -of -way and pavement width. The following motions were made at this public hearing: Motion: To approve an extension of the deadline for "Village at Gilbert Street" until September 4, 1987. (Madan -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To continue the public hearing for "Village at Gilbert Street" until September 2, 1987 at 8:00 P.M. (Madan -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. _(Planner Caponigro returned to the meeting at this time). 4. 9:20 P.M. - Public Hearing - "Rescission of Plan of Subdivision of Land" Located on the Easterly Side of West Street At 9:20 P.M., Chairman Quinn opened the public hearing for the "Rescission of Plan of Subdivision of Land ". At 9:30 P.M. this hearing was continued until the close of the public hearing for "Timberline ". Motion: To continue the public hearing for the "Rescission of Plan of Subdivision of Land" until the close of the public hearing for the definitive subdivision "Timberline ". (Sohn - Madan) All in favor. PASSES. 5. 9:35 P.M. - Continuation of Public Hearing - "Timberline" - Applicant: Harrington & Matto Co., Inc. - Deadline: Auoust 21, 1987 At 9:35 P.M., Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for "Timberline" Definitive Subdivision. At 9:50 P.M. this public hearing was closed. The fallowing people spoke at this public hearing: Michael Trowbridge, Hutchins /Trowbridge Engineering. Steven Wright, Harrington & Matto Co., Inc. Marguerite Kashtan, 1676 West Street, Mansfield. The following motions were made at this public hearing: Motion: To approve the "Timberline" definitive subdivision plan subject to approval by the Tree Warden to transplant shrubbery from a public way affecting sight distance. Also, subject to review by N Planning Board's Minutes August 19, 1987 Page -3- Town Counsel relative to the possible rights of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kashtan, abutters, and the liabilities of the Town in approving this subdivision. The following statement must be printed on the plan before final approval: "This plan may not be recorded until there is a rescission of the previous subdivision plan of this parcel of land (approved in November 1954)." (Sohn - Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To send a letter to the Building Inspector recommending approval of 2,000 yards of surplus materials at the "Timberline" sub- division. (Madan - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. 6. 9:55 P.M. - Re -Open Public Hearing for "Rescission of Plan of Subdivision At 9:55 P.M., Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for the "Rescission of Plan of Subdivision of Land ". At 10 :00 P.M. this public hearing was continued until September 2, 1987 at 7:30 P.M. The following motion was made at this public hearing: Motion: To continue the public hearing for the "Rescission of Plan of Subdivision of Land" until September 2, 1987 at 7:30 P.M. (Madan -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. 7. 10:02 P.M. - Edward Broderick - Discussion of Forest Park Subdivision Mr. Edward Broderick came before the Planning Board to discuss the pos- sibility of filing for a modification to the "Forest Park" subdivision. The modification objective to the subdivision will be to create a com- munity within this development that will be aimed at "empty nesters ". The Broderick's plan to develop this in the area of the original Merrifield and Scarborough, which will no longer exist. The new road, a cul -de -sac, will be called Park Lane and will include a common area. They are plan- ning a park -like environment in this area which will be at the entrance to the development and will include croquet and golf areas, possibly a gazebo, and will be maintained by a homeowners type group. Lots 109 through 150 will be modified within York Road and the City of Attleboro owned property. Chairman Quinn requested that the Brodericks be very specific in their description of the area of "Forest Park" to be modified and with the drainage calculations when filing for this modification. A suggestion was also made that "Park Lane" be changed to something else due to the fact that "Park Row" and "Park Street" are existing roads in Mansfield. The Planning Board feels this modification suggestion is a good concept. 3 Planning Board's Minutes August 19, 1987 Page -4- B. 10:15 P.M. - Site Plan Review Proposed Addition to Body Shop - 44 Chauncy Street - Applicant: Nick's Realty Trust Motion: To send a positive recommendation to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, for the proposed addition to the Body Shop at 44 Chauncy Street. (Madan -Sohn) Planners Madan, Sohn, Caponigro and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Genatossio abstains. PASSES. 9. "Form A" (ANR) Plans Bird Road - Applicants: George and Molly Fram Motion: To sign the "Form A" (ANR) plan for Fram for lots 6 & 7, located 650' + /- south of the Sharon /Mansfield Town line. (Caponigro -Sohn) Planners Caponigro, Sohn, Madan and Genatossio in favor. Chairman Quinn abstains. PASSES. Bird Road - Applicant: Serena Nardone Motion: To sign the "Form A" (ANR) plan for Nardone for Lots 1 through 11 located on the northerly side of Bird Road about 883.74' from Maple Street. (Caponigro -Sohn) Planners Caponigro, Sohn, Madan and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Genatossio opposed. PASSES. The Planning Board discussed both of these Form A plans at length due to comments from the Fire and Police Chiefs as to the accessibility of Bird Road to safety vehicles. Motion: To send a letter 'to the Board of Selectmen as Road Commissioners advising them that the Planning Board signed two "Form A" plans for Bird Road and recommend that the Town upgrade this road due to the fact that it is an established County road. Also state that both the Fire and Police Chiefs have serious public safety objections to development on Bird Road at this time. (Caponigro- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Oak Street - Applicants: -Michael A. Trowbridge and Dale A. Tessier Motion: To sign the "Form A" (AMR) plan for Trowbridge and Tessier for property located on Oak Street. (Caponigro -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. Otis Street - Applicant: David Bateman Motion: To sign the "Form A" (ANR) plan for Bateman for property located on Otis Street. (Sohn- Capo.nigro) Planners Sohn, Caponigro, Madan and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Genatossio opposed. PASSES. 4 Planning Board's Minutes August 19, 1987 Page -5- 10. Clerk's Report Correspondence Memo from Joseph J. Campo, Town Engineer, recommending release of funds in the amount of $5,325.64 for Shiloh Estates. Motion: To release $5,325.64 for roadway improvements at "Shiloh Estates ". (Genatossio - Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Memo from Joseph J. Campo, Town Engineer, stating request for release of funds in the amount of $96,476.86 is inconsistent with additional work completed at "Matthew Estates" and he recommends release of $5,000.00 only for installation of ail /water separator. Motion: To release $5,000 for installation of oil /water separator at "Matthews Estates" subdivision. (Madan - Genatossio) All in favor. PASSES. Memo from Joseph J. Campo, Town Engineer, recommending release of $118,567.09 for roadway improvements and drainage at "Austin Farms ". Motion: To release $118,567.09 for roadway and drainage improvements at "Austin Farms ". (Caponigro- Genatossio) All in favor. PASSES. Request by Planning Hoard secretary to schedule a public hearing for the Construction Plan of Shawmut Avenue on September 23, 1987. Motion: To hold the public hearing for the "Construction Plan of Shawmut Avenue" definitive subdivision plan on September 23, 1987. (Caponigro- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To send a letter to the applicant of "Construction Plan of Shawmut Avenue" informing him that the Planning Board wants an EIS to review before the public hearing. (Genatossio- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Special Permit Decision for Peggy Lawton Kitchens for the Planning Board to sign. Letter from Joseph Antonellis, Attorney, including an Irrevocable Letter of Credit for Jason Lane in the amount of $210,000. Motion: To accept the Irrevocable Letter of Credit for "Jason Lane" in the amount $210,000. (Madan- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from Attorney James Kelly regarding Circle C subdivision. Mr. Kelly would like the Planning Board to attest to the fact that there is a Release of Covenant for this subdivision, the original of which was never recorded at the Registry of Deeds. Planning Board's Minutes August 19, 1987 Page -6- Motion: That the Planning Board attest to the Town Clerk that the Release of Covenant in the files is a true copy. (Caponigra - NO SECOND Motion: That the Planning Board acknowledges that there is a Release of Covenant for "Circle C Estates" but there is only a copy in the Planning Board files, no original. (Genatossio- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from residents of Chambers Court stating concerns at this subdivi- sion and requesting time with the Planning Board to discuss these problems. Motion: To invite the residents of "Chambers Court" to the September 9, 1987 meeting at 8:00 P.M. Carbon Copy to Harrington /Matto. (Caponigra- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Copy of letter to John Brunelle, Postmaster, from Michel LaCasse regarding relocation of the downtown Post Office. Copy of memo to Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee from Planning Board regarding revolving fund. Memo from Joan Cutillo regarding meeting at Town Hall August 25, 1987 at 7:00 P.M. to discuss apparent shortfall in subdivision control fee. Memo from Joseph J. Campo to Planning Board regarding lack of funds for subdivision inspections. Copy of letter from Joseph J. Campo, Town Engineer to Ralph Cataldo, from the firm hired to be inspection consultants to the Engineering Department, notifying them that the subdivision inspection fund has been depleted and what measures are being taken to pay for these services. Also notifying them that the Town of Mansfield will no longer require their services. Copy of letter to Alphonse Query requesting clarification as to how to differentiate a cul -de -sac from horseshoe or loop streets. Letter to Michel LaCasse, Planning Director, responding to request for clarification as to how to differentiate a cul -de -sac from horseshoe or loop streets. Letter from Paul J. Folkman, enclosing several plans for "Eastbrook Estates" and requesting a Planning Board opinion on which plan they feel would work the best.. Planning Board consensus was for Plan "I" provided this plan does conform. A Planning Board's Minutes August 19, 1987 Page -7- Copy of memo to Master Plan Advisory Council from Chairman Kelli Baker, notifying members of next Master Plan Advisory Council meeting of August 20, 1987. Copy of letter from Michel LaCasse to Mr. James Cannata regarding tree plantings at "Cedar Meadow" subdivision, with a copy of plan showing where trees should be planted. Copy of letter to Robert McLacklin notifying him that the Planning Board wants to see copies of his plan for "Northridge" before his scheduled meeting with the Board. Copy of letter to Mr. David Young from Michel LaCasse, Planning Director, notifying him of funds which have been released for road improvements at "Westview Woods ". Memo to Planning Board from Rande J. Wilson, Town Manager, regarding sewer connection at "Bradford Estates ". Copy of memo to Board of Selectmen from Planning, Building and Health Departments regarding move to Paine School. Memo from Eleanor G. White, Deputy Director /Chief of Operations, Mas- sachusetts Housing Finance Agency, regarding SHARP Competition. Building report for the month of July. Copies of letters from the'Planning Board to Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding approval of "Oak Hill ", "Bradford Estates" and "Modification of Westhaver Farms" definitive subdivision plans. Letter from Mr. James McIntyre regarding filing of "Eastleigh Estates North" with the Registry of Deeds. Copy of letter from Planning Board to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Build- ings, regarding surplus material removal at Mansfield Fish and Game. Copy of memo to Master Plan Advisory Council from Chairman Kelli Baker regarding joint meeting September 10, 1987 with Planning Board, Board of Selectmen and Master Plan Advisory Council. Public hearing notices Town of Foxboro. Public hearing notices for the City of Attleboro. Public hearing notice for the Town of Sharon. 7 Planning Board's Minutes August 19, 1987 Page -8- 11. Variance Requests John C. Colella, lb Church Street Motion: To send a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the variance application of Colella to construct a multi- family dwelling at 16 Church Street. (Caponigro -Madan for discussion) Planner Caponigro in favor. Planners Genatossio, Madan, Sohn and Chairman Quinn opposed. FAILS. Motion: To send a negative recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the variance application of Colella to construct a multi- family dwelling at 16 Church Street due to the fact that it derogates from the intent of the Zoning By -Laws. As an addendum to this recommendation, the Planning Board would be most inter- ested in variance requests that do not involve the removal of buildings with possible historic value. (Sohn - Genatossio) All in favor. PASSES. 12. Around the Table The Board discussed the fact that there is no covenant for the "Maryalice Way" Definitive Subdivision plan, which the Board has already signed. The applicant will be notified to bring in a Covenant or a performance bond to the Planning Department as soon as possible. Planner Caponigro invited the Planning Board to attend a shish kebab being held as a fund raiser for the Children's Happiness Foundation September 3, 1987 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. 13. Meeting adjourned at 12:15 R.M. Q'1� CLERK /O DATE 0