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SEPTEMBER 21 1987
Present: Chairman Quinn, Clerk Annino
Planners: *Capenigrro, *Flynn, * Genatossio, Madan, *Sohn
Planning Director LaCasse
1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M.
2. 7:30 P.M. - Continuation of Public Hearinc - "Rescission of Plan of Sub -
division of Land" Located on the Easterly Side of West Street
At 7 :30 P.M., Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for the
"Rescission of Plan of Subdivision of Land ". At 8:00 P.M. this public
hearing was closed.
6xPlanner Genatossio entered the meeting at 7:50 P.M.)
( *Planners Caponigro and Sohn entered the meeting at 7:55 P.M.)
The following people spoke at this public hearing:
Steven Wright, Treasurer, Harrington 3 Matto Co., Inc.
The following motions were made at this public hearing:
Motion: To rescind paper roads "A" and "B" shown on a plan of Jacob
Kashtan entitled "Plan of Subdivision of Land in Mansfield,
Massachusetts ", dated November 1954, by Fred E. Tibbetts, Jr.,
recorded in Plan Book 64, Pages 46 and 47.
(Madan -Sohn) Planners Madan, Sohn, Flynn, Genatossio, Caponigro,
and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Annino abstains. PASSES.
3. 8:01 P.M. - Preliminary Plans - Decisions
"Giles Place" - Applicant: Edward Marchaselli
Checklist is complete.
Motion: To approve the preliminary plan, "Giles Place ". The following
should be given consideration when addressing the EIS at the time
the definitive plan is filed:
1. A full traffic study be supplied for both intersections.
2. Sidewalks be installed on both sides of Giles Place.
3. Detail=_ of the subsurface drainage system must be addressed.
(Caponigro- Madan) Planners Caponigro, Madan, Flynn, Genatossio,
Sohn and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Annino abstains.
„ PASSES.
"Essex Heights" - Aoplicant: Jo=_eoh Brugliera
Checklist is complete.
Motion: To approve the preliminary plan for "Essex Heights ". The Plan -
ning Board would like to have detailed information on the pond
and how it relates to the drainage that is planned for this sub-
division -addressed further on the EIS. Also, the Planning Board
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is concerned with setbacks for the two homes currently existing
at this proposed subdivision, which must conform to present
Zoning By -Laws.
(Genatossio- Madan) Planners Genatossio, Madan, Flynn, Caponigro,
Sohn and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Annino abstains.
PASSES.
(Planner Caponigro left the meeting at this time.)
4. 8;j5 P M - Continuation of Public Hearing - "Village at Gilbert Street" -
Applicant: Nicholas Harris, Jr Deadline: September 4, 1987
At 8:15 P.M., Chairman Quinn continued the Public Hearing for "Village at
Gilbert Street ". At 9 :17 P.M. this public hearing was continued until
September 9, 1987 at 8:30 P.M.
The following people spoke at this public hearing:
Steven Clarke, Commonwealth Engineering.
Nicholas Harris, Jr., Applicant.
George Knight, 174 Gilbert Street, Mansfield.
Michael Van Splinter, 155 Gilbert Street, Mansfield.
Joseph Zeneski, 842 East Street, Mansfield.
The following motions were made at this public hearing:
Motion: To grant an extension of the deadline until September il, 1987.
(Madan -Sohn) Planners Madan, Sohn, Flynn, Genatossio, Capanigro
and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Annino abstains. PASSES.
Motion: To continue the public hearing for "Village at Gilbert Street"
until September 9, 1987 at 8:30 P.M.
(Madan -Sohn) Planners Madan, Sohn, Flynn, Genatossio, Capanigro
and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Annino abstains. PASSES.
(Planner Caponigro returned to the meeting at this time.)
5. 9:25 P.M. - Continuation of Public Hearing - "Echo Hills" - Aoolicant:
Nar'ac Realty Trust Deadline: September 11, 1987
At 9:25 P.M., Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for "Echo
Hills ". At 10:00 P.M. this public hearing was closed.
The following people spoke at this public hearing:
James Lewis, Attorney (representing Mr. Van L. Hayhow, Attorney).
Michael Peterson, representing Marjac Realty Trust.
Elliott Fine, Attorney, representing applicant for proposed "Eastbrook
Estates" subdivision (to abut "Echo Hills ").
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The following motions were made at th?s public hearing:
WAIVERS
Motion: To install Cape Cod Berm on straight portions of roadways. Stand
up granite will be installed on turning radii of roadways.
(Annino- Madan) Planners Annino, Madan, Caponigrd and Sohn
in favor. Planners Genatossio and Flynn opposed. PASSES.
Motion: To have a maximum 7.5% slope on Echo Hills Drive.
(Madan -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES.
Motion: To install a sidewalk on only one side of the street. Grading
will conform to regulations on both sides of the street.
(Caponigro -Sohn) Planners Caponigro, Sohn, Madan, Annino and
Chairman Quinn in favor, Planners Genatossio and Flynn opposed.
PASSES.
Motion: To approve the definitive subdivision plan "Echo Hills" with the
three waivers previously voted and subject to the applicant
entering into an agreement with the Town of Mansfield to install
an eight (8 ") inch water main from Dustin Well to the subdivision
within the twenty day appeal period.
(Caponigro- Madan) Planners Capanigro, Madan, Sohn, Annino and
Chairman Quinn in favor. Planners Genatossio and Flynn opposed.
PASSES.
6. Planning Session
Planning Director LaCasse reviewed some of the problems discussed at a
recent, joint meeting of the Planning Board, Board of Selectmen and
Finance Committee relative-to subdivision inspections. One suggestion was
to continue the present program - to pay inspectors to be on the job full
time at a cost of 8100,000. The second suggestion was to have the
developer provide for 100% inspections. The third suggestion was to have
the certified engineer employed by an applicant, provide a certified par-
tial as -built stating exactly hew the work was completed and include bill=_
of lading. The Town would stilt do random inspections. The Board of
Selectmen stated they felt the Planninq Board should change their regula-
tions to increase the subdivision fees in the future to cover the costs of
inspections.
Motion: To charge the Planning Director with setting up an interim plan
for inspections, civing him two weeks to put something into
effect.
(Capanigro -NO SECOND.
Planning Director LaCasse explained the proposal he would like the Plan-
ning Board to support - allowing the developer's certified engineer to
provide a certified. partial as -built and documentation that the work was
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done properly. The Board discussed this at length.
( *Planner Flynn left the meeting at 10:50 P.M. and voiced her support of Plan-
ning Director LaCasse's proposal.)
Notion: To send a letter to Town Manager, Finance Committee and Board of
Selectmen requesting that the money in the Engineering Department
for inspections of subdivisions be transferred to the Planning
Department budget and that the coordinating for inspections of
subdivisions will be done by the Planning Director.
(Madan -NO SECOND.
Motion: To send a letter to Town Manager, Finance Committee and Board of
Selectmen suggesting the interim solution be that the inspector
of subdivisions be responsible to the Planning Board's agent and
that in future Town Meeting budgets, the budget for subdivision
inspections be allocated to the Planning Department as opposed to
the Engineering Department.
(Madan - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES.
Included in this letter will be reference to the Town Charter as to the
responsibilities of the Town Engineer.
The Planning Board allowed the following people to comment on the problem
of inspections and offer suggestions:
Michael Trowbridge, Hutchins /Trowbridge Engineers.
Joseph Zeneski, 842 East Street, Mansfield.
Robert Morrison, Developer.
Philip Beatty, Developer.
Motion: To have Michel LaCasse carry out as Planning Board Agent a way of
dealing with inspections that is compatible to both the Planning
Department and the developer using partial as- builts before bond-
ing, showing vertical inverts, etc., and whatever documentation
is necessary showing what materials have been used in the par-
ticular subdivision or site for the Planning Director to make an
accurate judgment on the release. Also, that the Planning
Director make arrangements with a Town Inspector for daily in-
spections.
(Genatossio - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES.
Motion: That the Planning Board make some kind of provision to change
the Subdivision Rules and Regulations for future subdivisions
that the Board will be approving.
(Genatossio - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES.
Planning Director LaCasse will review the Subdivision Rules and Regula-
tions and asked the. Board to hold "Workshop'! meetings to discuss changes
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with him. The Board discussed having a "Workshop" meeting the second Wed-
nesday of every month, with the exception being October 7, 1987, doing
only "Form A's" and correspondence as necessary during these meetings.
7. Clerk's Report
Correspondence
Memo from Joseph J. Campo, Town Engineer, recommending release of
$103,892.94 for roadway improvements at "Austin Farms" subdivision.
Motion: To release $103,892.94 for roadway improvements at "Austin
Farms ".
(Genatossio - Madan) All in favor. PASSES.
Memo from Joseph J. Campo, Town Engineer, recommending release of
$87,542.00 for roadway, drainage and sewer improvements at "Man =_field
Manor.
Motion: To release $87,542.00 for roadway, drainage and sewer improve-
ments at "Mansfield Manor ".
(Genatossio- Madan) All in favor. PASSES.
Memo from Joseph J. Campo, Town Engineer, recommending release of
$37,241.00 at "Eastland Estates" for satisfactory completion of drainage,
granite, binder course and sidewalks.
Motion: To release $373241.00 for satisfactory completion of drainage,
granite, binder course and sidewalks at "Mansfield Manor ".
(Caponigro - Madan) All in favor. PASSES.
Copy of a letter to James Dunn of Dunn Engineering from Mr. Paul J.
Folkman, President, The Folkman Company regarding authorization to begin
design for "Eastbrook Estates" using Plan "I" as accepted by the Planning
Board.
Motion: To send a letter to Mr. Folkman stating that in the scoping of
the EIS for "Eastbrook Estates ", features that should be
addressed would be protection of the wetlands and the drainage.
(Genatossio - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES.
Letter from David White requesting bond reduction of 99% for pond project
off School Street. Planning Director LaCasse will review.
Covenant for "Massapoag Estates"
Motion: To accept the Covenant
(Genatossio - Madan) All
Motion; To accept the Letter of
amount of 51,654000.
(Genatossio- Caponigro)
For "Massapoag Estates ".
in favor. PASSES.
Credit for "Massapoag Estates" in the
All in favor. PASSES.
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Motion: To release the Covenant for Lots 4 through 13, 81 through 99
and 35 through 52.
(8enatossio- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES.
Letter to Planning Board from Michael W.C. Emerson, P.E., regarding
School Street Development, Form A Lots on School Street.
Memo to Planning Board from Conservation Commission regarding denial, for
the second time, of "Hallett Crossing II ", which has now been appealed.
Conservation Commission requested answers to two questions directly re-
lated to this subdivision.
Motion: To send a letter to Conservation Commission answering their
questions regarding "Hallett Crossing II ".
(Madan - Annino) All in favor. PASSES.
8. Around the Table
Planning Director- LaCasse asked the Planning Board if an EIS is necessary
for one lot subdivisions. The Board suggested that an applicant bring the
plan before them and they will address any necessary issues at that time.
Problems at "Chambers Court" subdivision were discussed, specifically the
granite curbing. Residents will be coming before the Planning Board with
their lawyer during next week's meeting. The applicant had requested a
waiver from asphalt curbing to put in granite curbing.
Motion: To accept the granite curbing as installed.
(Caponigro- Madan) All in favor. PASSES.
Planning Director LaCasse discussed the problem with having Cable lines
installed at the "Cedar Meadow" subdivision, Mr. Cannata has been
cooperating with the completion of the road, but CableVision has not been
cooperative in laying the cable lines. Planning Director LaCasse would
like to send a letter to the Corporate office for Cable reminding them of
their obligation to the Town.
Motion: To send a very strong letter to the Cable Company stating the
lack of cooperation and reminding them that their contract with
the Town is due for renewal.
(Madan - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES.
9. Meeting adjourned at 11:50 -F'.M.
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