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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Minutes 9/16/1987NOV I4 . 't,ze 1•i11V :T ES //' SEPTEHBER 16, 1987 Pre-ent: Acting Chairmen Annino, Acting Merl: Genates,,io P1arcler +Caponinro, Flynn and Madan Hept n- called to order at - :90 P.H. !9ot.icn: To- aopoini Planner Genatossio Acting Cler1-, (i9udan-= Ivrnn) A ?1 in favor. PASSES. 7:3,'l P.M. - Sicnino of " Bradforr. Estates" Definitive Subdivision Flan Van Hayhow, Attorney for the applicant and Dr. Walter Hewitson, Pro,- e<_sor of Botany Et Bridgewater College were present to discuss the )ar:dscaping plan for "Bradford Estates ". The Planning Board had pre - viously reviewed the landscaping plan but had requested the botanist come before the Board for further discussion. Dr. Hewitson is not a registered landscape architect as required by the Planning Board, but is a qualified botanist, Dr. Hewitson prevented the Planning Board with a report to ac- company the landscaping plan. The landscaping plan as submitted by Dr. Hewitson was accepted by the Planning Board. (*Planner Caponigro entered the meeting at 7:32 P.M,) Motion_ To accept the covenant for "Bradford Estates ". (Flynn - Annino) All in favor, PASSES. Ho t. ion: To accept the Bor•d Estimate for "Bradford Estates" in the amount of 6209,534.53. (Gertatessio- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. `jerk's Retort Correspondence Copy of a letter from Planning Board to Hr. Fred Schulte, Vice President of CableVision, regarding completion of "Cedar Meadows" subdivision. Results of a Planning Board survey =onducted by SRPEDD (copies given to all board members). Letters from Attleboro Savings Bank regarding bond balance for "Eastland Estates" and "Austin Farms ". Copy of letter to Joseph J. Campo, Town Engineer, from Commonwealth En- gineers and Consultants regarding retaining wall at "Village at Gilbert Street ". Memo to Joan Cutillo, Acting Town Manager, from Michel LaCasse regarding settlement for IEP, Inc. in the amount of $10,000. Memo to all boards and committees from Board of Selectmen regarding opinion of legal counsel for meeting notices. 1 Planning Board's Minutes September lb, 1087 Paoe New I =_sues in Laird use 'After the Supreme Court Decisions) from Executive Enterprises, Inc. 4. 8:05 P.M. - Continuarion of Public Hearing - "Northridge Estates" - Aoolicant: _Mac Homes - Leadline: October 9,_1987 _ At 5:05 P.M., Acting Chairman Annino continued the public hearing for "Northridge Estates". At 8:15 P.M. this public hearing was continued un- til September 30, 1587 at 8:00 P.M. The 'ollowing people spoke at this public hearing: Robert McLacklin, Mac Homes, Inc., Applicant. The fo;iowing motion was made at this public hearing: Motion: To continue the public hearing for "Northridge Estates" until September 305 1987 at 8:30 P.M. Applicant to have his plans at Town Engineer's office one week prior to the hearing. (Madan - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. 5. Correspondence (Continued) Letter from Conservation agent Dick Lewis, requesting support of the Plan- ning Board for a grant to improve Sweet's Pond. Motion: To send a letter to the Conservation Commission supporting their effort=_ in securing a grant for Sweet's Pond improvements. (Caponigro - Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Letter to Planning Board and Board of Selectmen from Kelli Baker, Chair- man, Master Plan Advisory Council regarding a appointments to Master Plan Advisory Council due to several recent resignations. (Planner Genatoc_sio left the meeting at this time.) Board members had questions as to how much time they have to make this ap- pointment. Planner Madan stated that: according to Selectman Harrington, the Board of Selectmen might possibly allow Planning Board members to dis- cuss any questions which might come up regarding these appointments with the Selectmen this evening. Master Plan Advisory Council would like to have the appointments by October 15, 1997. Motion: That Planner Caponigro represent the opinion of the Planning Board at the Board of Selectmen meeting this evening relative to appointing a Planning Board Citizen -at -Large as soon as possible to the Master Plan Advisory Council. i (Flynn- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. (Planner Caponigro left for the Board of Selectmen's meeting.) (Planner Genatossio returned to the meeting at this time.) 2 Planning Board's Minutes September 16, 1997 Page 5. 8:30 P.M. - Harrington & Matto Co., Inc. - "Chambers Court" Mr. Steven Wright, Treasurer, Harrington & Matto Co., Inc., was present to discuss necessary improvements to Chamber Court" subdivision. Also present Nere residents of "Chambe'.-s Court" and their attorney, Kathy Mit- chell. Mr. Wright noted the following: 1. Sidewalks will be done September 17, 1987. 2. Repairs to curbs will be made. 2. Fire boxes should he completed within seven (7) days. 4. Toosoil (loaming and seeding) will be replaced by ChemLa•Jn once the sidewalks are completed. (Planning Board requested verification from Chemlawn that there is enough topsoil for the planting of trees within the retention area and the right -of -way.) 5. Street sign has been ordered by Cavalieri Corp. but has not been received. (Verification from Cavalieri requested.) 6. Compaction will be completed before any binder course is put down. 7. Arrangements have been made for inspections through Michel LaCasse, Planning Director. 8. Most driveways will have a top coat installed. (Planner Caponigro returned to the meeting at this time.) Mr. Wright stated that as soon as the top coat goes down, the drainage system will be operational but Harrington & Matto does not have any con- trol over the Town tying in to this drainage system at blest Street. Planner Genatossio requested something in writing as to the improvements agreed to by Harrington & Matto at this public meeting. Mr. Wright stated that within thirty (30) days these improvements will be complete. Attorney Mitchell expressed concern as to who actually holds the bond for this development. Mr. Wright stated that the bond is being held by the Planning Board in the amount of s116;825.94. This agreement was submitted to the Town of Mansfield on or about October 25, 1985 by Fidelity Deposit Co. No releases have been requested or made on this bond. The Planning Board requested a copy of this bond. Motion: That Mr. Wright present to the Planning Board a letter address- ing each of the concerns that have been outlined in the Planning Board's letter to Harrington & Matto dated September 10, 1987 with Mr. Wright's answers to each of these concerns. If the drainage system within the subdivision is completed and opera - tional, and the Town has not tied in, please state this in the the letter for future reference. (Genatossio - Madan) All in favor. PASSES. 3 Planning Board's Minutes September 16, 1967 Pace -L- Motion: That the Planning Board receive verification with this letter regarding ;naming and searing to make sure the trees are planted according to Seztion 5.g.1 &age 36 of the Subdivision Regula- tions) so that Chem!awn can say that they will follow this regulation. Verification regarding the fact that the street sign is on order and also, verification from the Fire Eepartment that the item they have been waiting for has arrived and it will be installed. ( Genatcssic- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. 6. :correspondence (Con "tinued) Letter from Attleboro Savings Bank; regarding remaining bond amount for "Mansfield Manor". Copy of letter to Alphonse Query, Special Town Counsel, from the Planning Board regarding the bond for "Chambers Court ". Planner Genatossio saw Mr. Query in the Town Hall this evening and presented him with a copy of the performance bond received by the Planning Board from Steve Wright tonight. Copy of a letter to Mr. John B. Smith from Planning Board regarding "Bradford Estates ". Copy of letter from Planning Board to Bertram Cook regarding site plan recommendation for Webb Street, applicant: Jack Colella. Copy of letter from Planning Board to Bertram Cool: regarding site plan recommendation for Tighe Trucking addition. Copy of letter to Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding Planning Board approval of "The Village at Gilbert Street ". Conference literature from HUD entitled "Housing at Risk: The Impact of Empiring Use Restrictions at HUD and MHFA Developments ". Public Hearing Notice, Town of Foxboro for Underground Camera. Public Hearing Notice, Town of Plainville for Mac Homes. Statement of Facts from Zoning Board of Appeals regarding decision for John Sharpe. Statement of Facts from Zoning Board of Appeals regarding decision for Michael Trowbridge. Statement of Facts from Zoning Board of Appeals regarding decision for Ar- gyro McDonald. 4 Plannine Board's Minutes September 16, 1987 =age -5- Recent Research Results from HUD. Land Use workshop. h:emo from Joseph J. Campo, Town Er;gineer, approvino the bond estimate for the "village at Gilbert Street" subdivision in the amount. of $167,739.44. Motion: To accept the bond estimate for "Village at Gilbert Street" in the amount of x167,739.44. (FIvnr.- Gena toss io) Planner Annino in favor. Planner Caponigro abstains. PASSES. Bond estimate in the amount of 8284,140.65 for "Oak Hill ". Motion: To accept the bond estimate for "Oak Hill" in the amount of $167,737.44. (Flynn- Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. Bond estimate in the amount of 8143,922.08 for "Fuller Estates ". I-lotion: To accept the bond estimate for "Fuller Estates" in the amount of 8143,922.08. (Flynn - Madan) All in favor. PASSES. 7. Planning Session Planner Caponigro reported that the Board of Selectmen voted to have the Planning Board appoint a citizen -at -large member for the Master Plan Ad- visory Council. A sucgestions was made to appoint another Planning Board member. However, the Board of Selectmen voted to have the Planning Board appoint a citizen -at- large. This position will be advertised on cable. Applications will be taken at the Town Clerk's office, specifying the position being applied for, with copies to the Planning Board of all ap- plicants. The Board discussed the subdivision regulations regarding bonds and also the maintenance and improvement section regarding watering of trees. (Planner Caponigro left the meeting at this time.) 8. Form A (ANR) Plans Antonino Caponigro, Jr., Gilbert Street Motion_ To sign the "Form All (ANR) plan for Caponigro for Gilbert Street. (Madan - Gena toss io) All in favor. PASSES. �\ (Planner Caponigro returned to the meeting at this time.) r Planning Board's. Minutes September 16, ) °S7 Palle -6- '. Around the +able The Board discusseo chanoi­g the reau1a'ions for subdivision control to state in some manner that :` an applicant has wetlands on his property; !.he plan be reviewed by Cc— ervation be-."ore coming to she Planning Board A question was raiseo regar -ing whether or not: the sewer department received copies_ of any ne ... subdivi =ion plans involving sever. They will receive a copy in the futurs. A gentleman complained to Manner Flynn recently about sidewalks the Plan- ning Board is requiring developers to install. This person felt the grass strip between the sidewalk and the street is too much for the homeowner to take care of and is not necessary. Planner Flynn mentioned that the Town did not use granite curbing for a section of Route 106 where sidewalks were installed near St. Mary's church. Planner Madan staved that the sidewalk was not done to specifica- tions. However, according to the Construction Inspector, Al Andrews, it was being installed accordingly. 10. Public Discussion Marilyn Ouellette, Conservation Commission, stated that the Conservation Commission's only concern with "Bradford Estates" was whether the ap- plicant would be bringing in heavy equipment, across wetlands, to install the strip of trees being used as a noise buffer. 11. Meeting adjourned at 4 :50 CL t DATE N