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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Brd Minutes 12/16/1987PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 1987 Present: Chairman Quinn, *Clerk Annino Planners: * Caponigro, Flynn, Genatossio, *Sohn Planning Director LaCasse I. Meeting called to order at 7.30 P.M. ozcrv( 2. Clerk's Report Correspondence Memo from Robert E. Powers, Subdivision Inspector, authorizing partial release of bond in the amount of $120,947.67 for completion of drainage and waters sys- tems at the "Austin Farms" subdivision. Motion: To release $120,947.67 for completion of drainage and water systems at "Austin Farms" subdivision. (Genatossio - Flynn) All in favor, PASSES. ( *Planners Caponigro and Annino entered the meeting at 7:35 P.M.) Memo from Robert E. Powers, Subdivision Inspector, authorizing final release of bond for "Gloria Estates" subdivision with the exception of $2,016.50 (correction of 5" underdrain - $1,245.00 and the original 10% contingency). Motion: To release all but $2,016.50 of the bond for "Gloria Estates" subdivi- sion and advise Allen Willis of the proper procedures for street acceptance (future correspondence to be sent by certified mail). (Madan- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Memo from Robert E. Powers, Subdivision Inspector, enclosing the bond estimate for "Van Gemert Estates" subdivision in the amount of $57,781.77. Motion: To accept the bond estimate for "Van Gemert Estates" subdivision in the amount of $57,781.77. (Genatossio - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. Memo from the Conservation Commission to all boards and committees regarding suggested hazardous waste bylaw for inclusion in the 1988 Town Meeting Warrant. Feedback requested by January 11, 1988 meeting. Memo from the Conservation Commission to the Planning Board (dated 12/2/87) regarding suggested bylaws for inclusion in the 1988 Town Meeting Warrant. Feedback requested by meeting of December 21, 1987. Memo from Planning Director LaCasse to the Planning Board regarding refunds or credit for resubmission of subdivisions. Copy of letter to Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding filing fee for "Elmwood" subdivision and credit for "Concetta Drive II ". Copy of memo to Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding filing fee for "Modification of Forest Park ". Copy of memo to Board of Selectmen from Planning Director LaCasse regarding Capital Improvement Committee Meeting. 1 .... ...... ...... .... Planning Board's Minutes December ib, 1987 Page -2- C Copy of letter to Nicholas C. Harris, Jr. from the Planning Board regarding preliminary plan for "Balcom Ridge Estates 11 ". Statement of Facts from Zoning Board of Appeals regarding "Village at Mansfield Depot II ". Public hearing notices Town of Foxboro. Public hearing notice City of Attleboro. News letter from Massachusetts Historical Society. Board members discussed the refunding'or crediting of subdivisions that are resubmitted and guidelines for applicants to follow. ( *Planner Sohn entered the meeting at B:oo P.M.) (Planner Annino resumed his responsibility as Clerk.) 3. 8:00 P.M. - Public Hearing "Wilson Place Ext." - Applicant: Philip J Beatty Deadline: March 5 1988 At 8:00 P.M., Chairman Quinn opened the public hearing for "Wilson Place Extension ". At 8:55 P.M. this pubic hearing was continued until a letter is received from the Town Clerk notifying the Planning Board of the withdrawal of this definitive subdivision plan. The following people spoke at this public hearing: f William Beatty, 25 Wilson Place, Mansfield. Scott Stiner, 37 Wilson Place, Mansfield. William Morin, 28 Wilson Place, Mansfield. Barbara Rose, 9 Branch Street, Mansfield. Phyllis Hagerty, 33 Wilson Place, Mansfield. John Hagerty, 33 Wilson Place, Mansfield. Joseph Hagerty, 29 Wilson Place, Mansfield. William Rose, 9 Branch Street, Mansfield, Ernest Tarquinio, 21 Branch Street, Mansfield. Lester McGoldrick, 8 Eddy Street, Mansfield. Paul Glynn, 83 Branch Street, Mansfield. Cora Glynn, 83 Branch Street, Mansfield. Bruce Rubin, 91 Branch Street, Mansfield. The Planning Board discussed the legality of using the railroad utility ease- ment. Mr. Beatty will be taking Town owned land and making improvements on it to make it an accepted street and will need approval from either Town Meeting or Board of Selectmen. After lengthy discussion, Mr: Beatty volunteered to withdraw this definitive subdivision until approval can be obtained from either Board of Selectmen or Town Meeting for use of this easement. Mr. Beatty will notify the Town Clerk, in writing, that he has withdrawn -the plan. 2 Planning Board's Minutes "December 16, 1987 Page -3- The following motion was made at this public hearing: Motion: To continue this public hearing until notification-i5 received from the Town Clerk's office that the definitive subdivision plan, "Wilson Place Ext. ", has been withdrawn. (Madan - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. 4. 9:00 P.M. Continuation of Public Hearinq - "Morrow Street Ext., Phase II" - Applicant: Paul J Folkman - Deadline: February 27, 1988. At 9:00 P.M., Chairman Quinn continued the public hearing for the definitive subdivision, "Morrow Street Ext., Phase II ". At 9:40 P.M., this hearing was continued until January 20, 1988 at 9:00 P.M. The following people spoke at this public hearing: Paul J. Folkman, Applicant, Robert Mainones, 65 Morrow Street, Mansfield, Marilyn Ouellette, Conservation Commission. The following motions were made at this public hearing: Motion: To send a letter to the Board of Selectmen, as Road Commissioners in- forming them that a dangerous situation has been brought to the atten- tion of the Planning Board, and request that they install signs in the Morrow Street /Perkins Avenue area (and other areas of Town) for the safety of the children in these neighborhoods. (Caponigro - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To continue the public hearing for "Morrow St. Ext., Phase II" until January 20, 1988 at 9:00 P.M. (Caponigro - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. 5. 9 :45 P.M. - Karl Clemmey - Zoning Change Presentation Planning Director LaCasse explained that Mr. Clemmey has asked to postpone his meeting with the Planning Board until January 6, 1988. 6. Signing of "Eastbrook Estates" Definitive Subdivision Plan Motion: To accept the covenant for "Eastbrook Estates" definitive subdivision plan. (Madan- Caponigro) Planners Annino, Caponigro, Madan, Sohn and Chair- man Quinn in favor. Planners 8enatossio and Flynn abstain. PASSES. Planning Board signed the definitive subdivision plan, "Eastbrook Estates" at this time. 7. "Form A" (ANR) Plans David Thibault, Maple Street Notion: To sign the "Form A" (ANR) plan for Thibault for property on Maple Street. (Flynn- Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 3 Planning Hoard Minutes December 16, 1987 Page -4- John L. Clemmey Co., Inc., (MBTA) Allen Street Motion: To sign the "Form A" (ANR) plan for John L. Clemmey Co., for property located at Allen, Foundry, Howe and River Streets (MBTA). (Annino- Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. WRC Properties, Forbes Boulevard Motion: To sign the "Form A" (ANR) plan for WRC Properties for property located on Forbes Boulevard. (Annino - Flynn) All in favor. PASSES. Robert G. Brugliera, Dean Street Motion: To deny the "Form A" (ANR) plan for Brugliera for property located on Dean Street because this plan is noted as being filed in Norfolk County and due to lack of adequate access. (Annino - Madan) Planners Annino, Madan, Flynn, Sohn and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planners Caponigro and Genatossio opposed. PASSES. 8. Clerk's Report (Cont.) Minutes of December 2, 1987 Planner Genatossio questioned the motion made during the discussion of the preliminary plan "Eastwind" which referred to the fact that a traffic study need not be done by a Traffic Engineer. A lengthy discussion followed. Motion: To reconsider the vote on "Eastwind" traffic study for the EIS. (Caponigro- Flynn) Planners Caponigro, Flynn, Genatossio and Sohn in favor. Planner Madan opposed. Planner Annino and Chairman Quinn abstain. PASSES. Motion: To send a letter to the applicant stating that they do not need a traffic study for. "Eastwind ". (Caponigro - NO SECOND. Motion: To table the discussion. (Genatossio- NO MOTION. Motion: To table the discussion regarding the EIS and traffic study for "Eastwind" until further information is gathered for the Planning Board to consider in this matter. (Genatossio- NO MOTION. Motion -: Motion to send a letter to the applicant of "Eastwind" notifying him that the Planning Board is requesting a traffic "count" rather than a traffic "Study "._ (Genatossio - Madan) Planners Genatossio, Caponigro, Flynn, Madan, Sohn and Chairman Quinn in favor. Planner Annino abstains. PASSES. The Board next discussed "Advisory" votes. Motion: To approve the Minutes of December 2, 19B7. (Caponigro- Madan) Planners Annino, Caponigro, Madan, Sohn and Chair- man Quinn in favor. Planners Flynn and Genatossio abstain. PASSES. 4 Planning Board's Minutes December 16, 1987 Page -5- �. 9. Around the Table Board members discussed the "Bradford Estates" subdivision and the legality of asking an applicant to place a deed restriction notifying any proposed buyers of the property that there is a Beagle Club in the neighborhood. Planning Director LaCasse read a letter from Mr. Michael Emerson, applicant for the "Form A" (ANR) plan for School Street which the Planning Board denied. Mr. Emerson has requested copies of transcripts of minutes for November 4 and 18 and December 2, 1987. Also requested was a copy of a letter from Special Town Coun- sel Alphonse Query regarding "Form A" plans with inadequate access. Planning Director LaCasse will notify Mr. Emerson that the requested copies will be available at the Town Clerk's office, carbon copy to Alphonse Query, Planning Director LaCasse discussed "West Elm Estates" and the fact that all but the 10% contingency of the bond has been released. The applicant is asking for a final inspection. However, several deficiencies in the road were addressed by Town Engineer, Joseph J. Campo. Some of these items were not required at the time this subdivision was approved. Planning Director LaCasse asked the Plan- ning Board who would have jurisdiction over which items would need to be addressed. The Board explained it would be the Planning Board making that deci- sion. 10. Public Discussion Marilyn Ouellette, Conservation Commission, spoke to the Planning Board regard- ing the memorandum from Conservation relating to "Pork Chop" lots. 11. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. r -U'O DATE 5