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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Minutes 11/18/1987PLANNING BOARD'S ll MINUTES NOVEMBER 18, 1987- = t DEC 1819SI� Present: Chairman Quinn, *Clerk Annino Planners: Caponigro, *Flynn, Madan, Sohn_ 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Motion: To appoint Planner Madan Acting Clerk. (Caponigro -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. 2. Clerk's Report Correspondence Letter to Planning Board from Fire Chief regarding "Eastbrook Estates ". Memo to Planning Board from Michel LaCasse, Planning Director, informing the Board that he will not be able to attend tonight's meeting. Copy of letter to Joel Bard, Attorney, from Michel LaCasse, Planning Director, requesting Kopelman and Paige, P.C. represent the Planning Board's appeal of the Zoning Board of Appeals decision for J. Colella. Letter to Planning Board from residents of Camelot Estates citing several problems at this development. (Planning Board would like Planning Director LaCasse to respond to this problem.) Letter to Michel LaCasse, Planning Director, from Home Developers, Inc. regard- ing paving schedule for "Green Acres" and "Magna Vista II ". Letter from John T. Mahoney, III, Attorney -at -Law, in response to Planning Board letter dated 10/13/87 regarding "Maplewood Estates II ". Letter to the Planning Board from Dunn Engineering requesting a waiver from the EIS for "Wilson Place Ext. ", a two lot subdivision. Memo from Kelli Baker including agenda for Master Plan Advisory Council meeting. Copy of letter to Mr. A. L. Willis regarding improvements to "Gloria Estates ". Copy of the "Trends Extended" report submitted by Connery Associates for Master Plan. Zoning Board of Appeals Statement of Facts for "Great Woods ". Public hearing notice for City of Attleboro. Public hearing notice for Town of North Attleboro. Public hearing notices for Town of Foxboro. Journal of the American Planning Association. Conference for Transit Initiatives & the Private Sector. 1 Planning Board Minutes November 18, 1987 Page -2- i Downtown Action Workshop, Focus on Retail. Zoning News for September 1987, APA Bulletin Board. Training course for Retail Business Recruitment and Enhancement. Correspondence from Massachusetts Housing Partnership. Training course for Urban Planning Institute. Water Resources Research Center Newsletter. Resources and Environment: Management Choices. International Conference on Urban Planning and Economics (Beijing, People's Republic of China). 3. 8:00 P.M. - Public Hearing - "Morrow Street Extension" - Applicant: Paul J Folkman - Deadline: February 27 1987 At 8:00 P.M. Chairman Quinn opened the public hearing for "Morrow Street Extension ". At 8:01 P.M. this pubic hearing was continued pending the arrival of Planners Flynn and Annino. Motion: To continue this public hearing for approximately ten minutes. (Sohn - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. (Planner Sohn left the meeting at this time to attend the Board of Selectmen's meeting.) ( *Planners Flynn and Annino entered the meeting at B:05 P.M. at which time, Planner Annino assumed his responsibilities as Clerk.) At 8:10 P.M., Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for "Morrow Street Ex- tension. At 9:00 P.M., this public hearing was continued until December 2, 1987 at 9:00 P.M. The following people spoke at this public hearing: Paul Folkman, President, The Folkman Company, applicant. Vincent Guerrini, 50 Morrow Street, Mansfield, Emil Giordano, 77 Morrow Street, Mansfield. Gary S. Moore, 47 Morrow Street, Mansfield. Edward McCalsky, 28 Noonan Street, Mansfield. Robert Mainones, 65 Morrow Street, Mansfield. Patrick DePillo, 291 Central Street, Mansfield. Jean Garland, 42 Morrow Street, Mansfield. (Planner Sohn returned to the meeting at 6:25 P.M.) The following motion was made at this public hearing: Motion: To continue the public hearing for "Morrow Street Extension until December 2, 1987 at 9:00 P.M. ( Caponigro- Madan) All in favor. PASSES Ca Planning Board's Minutes November 18, 1987 Page -3- 4. 9:10 P.M. - Mr. Michael Emerson - "Form A" (ANR) Plan - School Street The Planning Board reviewed this "Form A" (ANR) Plan for School Street at their November 4, 1987 meeting. Comments from the Fire and Police Chiefs were not . available at that time and the applicant was asked to return to the Planning Board meeting this evening. Clerk Annino read the comments from the Fire and Police Chiefs and also a comment from Planning Director LaCasse. The applicant, Mr. Emerson, and his associate, Mr. Holian, presented the Board with a modified copy of this "Form A ". Planning Board members explained that "Form A" plans cannot be modified once submitted to the Town Clerk. This plan would need to be withdrawn and a new plan submitted. Motion: To deny this "Form A" (ANR) plan for School Street as originally for- submitted for the following reasons: 1. This plan circumvents the Subdivision Regulations. 2. Serious public safety concerns due to only one access /egress for six house lots. 3. Gravel roadway presents problems for plowing, drainage and lighting. 4. The length of roadway is too long. Also, attach copies of memorandums from Fire Chief, Police Chief and Planning Director LaCasse. (Madan- Annino) Planners Madan, Annino, Flynn, Sohn and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Caponigro opposed. PASSES. 5. Site Plan Review Mansfield Press, North Main Street Motion: To send a negative recommendation to Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, for the following reasons: 1. Landscaping plan to be addressed according to Section K.2.c. of the Mansfield Zoning By -Laws. 2. Lighting must be shown on plan according to Section K.l.e. of the Mansfield Zoning By -Laws. 3. Parking radius is incorrect - should be 24' (Section C.3.n.). 4. Dimensions not shown for safe access and egress (radius on curb cuts, dimension on driveway openings). 5. Length and width of parking spaces not shown (Section K.l.d.). 6. Front entry to building not shown - Where would sidewalk be on site for safety of pedestrians? 7. Ten (10') foot buffer strip. must be clearly identified. 8. Sidewalks should be shown. 9. Sign identification should be shown - on building or free standing? (Section K.I.e.) 10. Dumpsters should be screened (Section K.l.e.). 11. Parking area to be paved according to Section V.c.3. Please refer to attached comments from Joseph J. Campo, Town Engineer and Charles Medchill, Superintendent, Water Department and address their concerns. 3 Planning Board's Minutes November 18, 1987 Page -4- The Planning Board feels insufficient information was submitted by the engineer for this site plan and strongly urges applicant to withdraw this plan and resubmit after his engineer has made the necessary changes. (Flynn - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 6. Signing of "Echo Hills" Definitive Subdivision Plan Motion: To accept the covenant for "Echo Hills ". (Caponigro - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To sign the definitive subdivision plan "Echo Hills ". (Madan - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. 7. "Form A" (AMR) Plans Gary & Brian Eagan and Bob & Judith Ames, Angell Street Motion: To sign the "Form A" (ANR) Plan for Eagan and Ames for property located on Angell Street. (Annino - Caponigro) All in favor. PASSES. The Folkman Company, Wind Chime Drive Motion: To sign the "Form A" (ANR) Plan for Folkman for property located on Wind Chime Drive. (Flynn- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. 8. Variance Requests Barbara Jones, 776 Ware Street Motion: To send a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the variance application of Barbara Jones to subdivide a lot at 776 Ware Street. (Caponigro - Madan) Planner Caponigro in favor. Planners Annino, Flynn, Madan, Sohn and Chairman Quinn opposed. FAILS. Motion: To send a negative recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the variance application of Barbara Jones to subdivide a lot at 776 Ware Street due to the fact that this variance derogates from the intent of the Zoning By -Laws. (Annino - Flynn) Planners Annino, Flynn, Madan, Sohn and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Caponigro opposed. PASSES. Gastons & Anna Avotnieks, 185 Mill Street Motion: To send a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the variance application for Avotnieks for an existing dwelling at 185 Mill Street. (Sohn- Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 9. Around the Table Planner Caponigro discussed how the frontage for "pork chop" lots is determined. Planner Madan reminded the Board of the Master Plan Advisory Council meeting with Cannery Associates. Planning Board's Minutes November 18, 1987 Page -5- 10. Next meeting scheduled for December 2, 1987. 11. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. 124 -b1 DATE 5 P