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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNINGbrd_09092015Planning Board Minutes September 9,2015 ,FFlCE Present: Tom French, Chairman; Don Cleary, Clerk, Beth Ashman Collins, Michael McClanahan 52 Alternate Joseph Cerretani Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development; Jennifer Davis-, Admin st�atixe Assistant'! 1. August 26, 2015 Minutes p. 7 — St. John's — temporary asphalt WALK not WALL Motion: To approve as amended (McClanahan- Ashman- Collins) All in favor. PASSES 2. Meeting notices — Attleboro, North Attleboro, Norton, Sharon 3. The Beacon Mr. Feck has previously volunteered to serve as one of the board's CIP representatives. Mr. French said he would serve on the committee until another member can volunteer their time. 1 Motion: To appoint Mr. Feck to CIP (Cleary- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES Mr. French asked Mr. Burke to draft a list of potential Annual Town Meeting articles. Ms. Ashman- Collins suggested looking at Route 106 traffic improvements. Mr. Burke said the MassWorks grant application was submitted last week, along with a letter of support from Mr. Crugnale to help tie the private and public developments together. Mr. Burke suggested thinking about Town Meeting articles for downtown issues. He said he would like to have Dr. Mullin help the town focus on where it wants to go with things like downtown development, residential versus commercial and parking, Mr. Burke said the Fales Fuel committee seems to be leaning toward using the site for parking; the board discussed downtown parking issues. 4 Scem� Road Public Hearang Ttemovalof One'l�ree 8 Jewell Street Tgwu of The clerk read the nublie hearing notice. Mr. French exnlained how the nuhlic hearinu would he. conducted. Richard Alves, Jr., P.E., Town Engineer /Assistant DPW Director, explained the Town's plan to remove one 30" tree within the right -of -way in the area of 8 Jewell Street. He said the 9/9/2015 Planning Board homeowner of 8 Jewell Street has been having problems with his leaching field and asked about having the tree removed. Electric wires go through the tree, which MMED has trimmed, and Mr. Alves said the tree is rotted and is a potential safety issue. Ms. Ashman- Collins said trees on a scenic road should provide a canopy over the road and asked where the tree would be replaced. Mr. Burke explained staff would find a place within the right - of -way, but outside the power lines. Public Comment Homam Sengaba, 8 Jewell Street, said he will be replacing the septic system and the tree will have to be removed. Mr. Burke recommended the tree be removed and presented a draft decision, including a two -for- one replacement and grinding of the stump. Mr. French suggested the condition be to remove the stump. Motion: To approve the removal of one (1) tree within the right -of -way at 8 Jewell Street as shown on the plan titled "Scenic Road Tree Removal 8 Jewell Street Town of Mansfield, Massachusetts," prepared by the Town of Mansfield Department of Public Works with the conditions the tree be replaced two -for -one and the stump be removed. (McClanahan - Cerretani) All in favor. PASSES Motion: To close the public hearing (McClanahan- Cleary) All in favor. PASSES Applicants Chris and Kyle Pernock, Live & Learn Ventures, LLC and Richard Riccio, P.E., Field Engineering Mr. R. Riccio explained the revisions to the plan since the last meeting, including the landscaping plan and an 8'x8'wood fence trash barrel enclosure at the back of the site. The fence detail on the landscaping plan shows a six -foot fence; Mr. Burke said the fence doesn't have to be much taller than the trash barrels and suggested four feet. Mr. McClanahan suggested a six -foot high fence would make the area more usefid for storage. Mr. Burke said the proposed landscaping plan will make a big difference in the building's appearance. Ms. Ashman- Collins asked if the sign would be available for the home occupation; Mr. Pernock said that was not his intention and the sign will be for the name of the building. Mr. Burke noted a home occupation is allowed a small sign. Ms. Ashman- Collins asked how far the trash enclosure is from the property line; Mr. Riccio said it is a bit less than five feet. He said there will be a defined path for residents to get to the trash enclosure. Mr. Pernock said there is an existing walkway to get around the back of the building. 9/9/2015 Planning Board Board Comment Mr. Burke presented a draft special permit decision. Ms. Ashman- Collins said with a development of only three units, the sign could simply include the address. Mr. R. Riccio said the mechanical equipment will be at the back of the building in a common area. Mr. French said he would rather see the trash enclosure in a location that would be easier for the residents to get to, or two smaller enclosures. Mr. Pernock agreed it is a tough spot to get to and suggested two smaller locations, one for unit 1 and a second for units 2 and 3. Mr. Pernock said the units will each have three bedrooms. Mr. R. Riccio said he would submit revised plans showing the revised trash enclosures. Mr. R. Riccio noted condition #7 should reference the requirement of the applicant to replace an existing a drain manhole, rather than a catch basin. Motion: To approve the special permit application for the reuse of the former St. John's Episcopal Church building as a three -unit residential development on an approximately 2,784 square foot parcel in the Residential 3 (R3) Zone at 43 High Sheet (Assessor's Plat No. 21, Parcel 139) with the following conditions: 1. Cover Sheet, Sheet EC -1, SLU -1, SGD -I and SD -1 of Plans of "Proposed Site Redevelopment Live and Learn Ventures, Inc., 43 High Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts" dated July 27, 2015 and revised August 17, 2015 and September 2, 2015 by Field Engineering Co. are incorporated into this special permit decision by reference and shall be recorded with the special permit decision; 2. All above - referenced department head comments shall be satisfactorily addressed within the 20 -day appeal period; 3. This special permit is issued for three residential units and one other use allowed in the underlying zone; 4. The plan shall show trash enclosures; 5. The plan shall include a landscaping plan; 6. When the three on -site snow storage areas have been filled, excess snow must be removed from the site. Snow shall not be plowed onto the public way; 7. The applicant shall replace the existing drain manhole in High Street; 9/9/2015 Planning Board 8. The applicant shall replace the existing concrete sidewalk along the site's Rumford Avenue frontage with a temporary asphalt sidewalk until the Town of Mansfield rebuilds Rumford Avenue. The applicant will remove and replace the existing concrete sidewalk along the site's High Street frontage. The applicant will install ADA- compliant handicapped ramps at Rumford Avenue and High Street; 9. Any and all changes to the plans shall be made within the 20 -day appeal period; 10. This Special Permit for a mixed -use development is issued to the applicant, Live and Learn Ventures, LLC; 11. If the developer seeks ay signage variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals, and should relief be granted, the applicant must return to the Planning Board for review, which may include a public hearing to revise or reissue this special permit; 12. Hours of operation for demolition, construction deliveries, site work and construction shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. No work shall be done on Sunday. These restricted hours of operation shall not apply to interior work. All loaded vehicles shall be suitably covered to prevent dust and contents leaving the vehicle and to protect abutters and other residents, and the public way from material spilled from the load. All public rights -of -way shall be maintained free of all mud, stones or any other conditions that may result in a public safety hazard for vehicles or pedestrians. Sweeping or cleaning must be completed daily or more frequently as deemed necessary during the operation, as directed by the Mansfield Police �l Chief. The Applicant may be required to have a police officer present during any hauling on or off site. The applicant shall consult with the Mansfield Police Chief as to whether or not this may be necessary and to discuss the best hauling routes. Erosion control measures should be installed around catch basins within the public right -of -way; 13. Any significant change to the Property and /or its attendant parking, drainage and/or landscaping shall result in the need for a modification to this special permit. A five percent (5 1/o) change to any of the above - referenced aspects of this item shall be considered a significant change" and shall require review by the Planning Board. A less than significant change shall require a new site plan to be submitted and reviewed by the Planning Board and approved by the Building Inspector. (McClanahan - Cerretani) McClanahan — In favor. The benefits outweigh the detriments. The applicant has proven he will turn a historical building into an attractive residence, and the landscaping will be an improvement to neighborhood. Cleary — In favor. The benefits outweigh the detriments and the redevelopment will fit the, character of the neighborhood. 9/9/2015 Planning Board Ashman- Collins — In favor. The benefits outweigh the detriments, particularly with the preservation of the historic structure. The use is consistent with the underlying zone. Cerretani — In favor. The benefits outweigh the detriments. The developer has worked well with the board and staff. French — In favor. The benefits outweigh the detriments with the preservation of the church and improvements to the quality of the building. This will reinforce the neighborhood character and have a positive fiscal impact Five (5) in favor. Zero (0) opposed. Zero (0) abstentions. PASSES Motion: To close the public hearing (Cleary- McClanahan) All in favor. PASSES Mr. Cleary asked about the recodification of the Zoning By -Law. Mr. Burke said the town's documents will all be combined in one large document, so the section numbers will all change. Mr. Cleary said the references in legal advertisements would have to be changed; Mr. Burke said the applications will likely have to change as well. Mr. Cleary said it will be nice to be able to search the town's documents electronically. Ms. Ashman- Collins asked when Dr. Mullin will be coming; Mr. Burke said it will be later in September. Mr. Cleary suggested looking at a stepdown zone back from North Main Street. Mr. Burke said that would be something to talk about with Dr. Mullin. He said Dr. Mullin is planning to do a Strategic Plan update charrette, but would also like to have Dr. Mullin talk to the Planning Board. Mr. Burke said there is a staff meeting with the chocolate factory developers on September 10 and he will let the board know what transpires. He said the developers have talked about code issues with the building inspector, but they have not talked with him at all. Motion: To adjourn at 8:00 p.m. (McClanahan - Cerretani ) All in favor. Next Planning Board Meeting: September 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., Room 3 alb [Joint Meeting with Board of Selectmen re: Branch Street Solar Facility] Next Regular Planning Board Meeting: September 30, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. e ignature of Clerk // Date Of 9/9/2015 Planning Board