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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 11/12/1986PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES NOVEMBER 12, 1986 Present: Chairperson Flynn, Clerk Quinn Planners: Annino, Caponigro, Genatossiok, Madan, Sohn Planning Director Callinan 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Clerk's Report Correspondence Form J, (Release Form) for Francis Avenue, Motion: To sign Francis Avenue release form. (Quinn -Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Memo from Richard Callinan to the Planning Board regarding release of funds for "Shiloh Estates" for satisfactory installation of granite curbing. Motion: To approve release of $14,667.60 for "Shiloh Estates". (Madan -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. Copy of letter to Building Inspector, Bertram Cook, from Hayward -Boynton & Williams, Inc. regarding soil removal (on tonight's agenda). Tri -party agreement from Attleboro Savings Bank for Remus Realty Trust for "Matthews Estates". (Planner Genatossio entered the meeting at 7:35 P.M.) Motion: To sign the Tri -party agreement for "Matthews Estates". (Quinn -Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To release the covenant for "Matthews Estates". (Quinn -Madan) All in -favor. PASSES. Letter from John T. Mahoney III regarding bonding for "Maplewood Estates II". Motion: To table this request. The Planning Board cannot release until written correspondence from the Town Engineer is received. (Quinn -Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Memo from Richard Callinan to the Planning Board regarding release of funds for "Mansfield Manor" for satisfactory completion of roadway, drainage and sewer improvements. Motion: To approve release of $85,806.70 for "Mansfield Manor". (Quinn -Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Memo from Richard Callinan to the Planning Board regarding release of funds for "Morrow Street" for satisfactory installationn-of sloped granite curbing. Motion: To approve release of $5,324.40 for "Morrow Street". (Quinn -Madan) All in favor. PASSES. -1- Planning Board's Minutes November 12, 1986 Page -2- Copy of letter sent to Board of Selectmen from the Planning Board regarding Town Engineer inability to perform engineering work for the Board. Letter to the Planning Board from MerchantsBank of Boston regarding bond balance for "Camelot Estates". Copy of letter to Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, from the Planning Board regarding approval of "Treetops" definitive subdivisions Copy of letter from the Planning Board to Mansfield Cooperative Bank regarding release of funds for "Highland Avenue". Zoning Board of Appeals Statement of Facts on the application of Douglas Annino and Grace Genatossio. Copy of letter to Building Inspector, Bert Cook, regarding soil removal permit for Beals and Thomas, Inc. at Mansfield Corporate Center. Public Hearing Notice, Sharon Board of Appeals, for Skanco Sharon -Foxboro Development, Inc. Planning Director Callinan explained that a plan placed in correspondence showed a grade change for "Hidden Estates". Minutes of July 16, 1986 Will be tabled until next meeting to allow all members to review. Minutes of October 7, 1986 Motion: To approve the minutes of October 7, 1986 as written. (Quinn-Genatossio) All in favor. PASSES. Chairperson Flynn asked if the letter had been sent to Al Andrews from the Planning Board stating that the Board thought he was doing a great job. Minutes of October 15, 1986 Planner Genatossio asked what the outcome was for "Cedar Meadows". A letter will be send. Regarding "Canoe River", no response has been received to the letter sent by the Planning Board. Planner Genatossio asked if the Board should place a time limit on the "Cedar Meadows" project. A letter will be sent to the applicant inviting him to a Planning Board meeting to discuss "Cedar Meadows". Page 5 of the minutes - Council. on Aging member is Gail Farrugia. Motion: To approve the minutes of October 15, 1986 as ammended. (Quinn - Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 3. Around the Table Regarding the executive session for Chambers Court, a question was raised whether the minutes have been released yet. They have not been typed. Planner Genatossio requested the files and plans for "Witch Pond Estates" preliminary which she will take with her after the meeting. -2- Planning Board's Minutes November 12, 1986 Page -3- 4. Discussion of Proposee Community Development Action Grant (CDAG) The Zoning Board of Appeals have established an agreement with Keith Properties for the 150 unit condominium project off Francis Avenue. One of the conditions was the submittal of a Community Development Action Grant (CDAG) for sidewalk improvements on Oakland Street between Francis Avenue and Swett Street and improvements to the drainage trench along Francis Avenue to the retention basin to the rear of the Owen Illinois parcel. The grant is estimated at $260,000. Submittal of the grant will be within a month's time. There will be an advertisement in the Mansfield News for a public hearing by the Board of Selectmen to be held December 3, 1986 at 9:15 P.M. to receive comment on the CDAG grant. Planning Director Callinan explained that there would be some administrative costs involved. The Town will submit the grant, not Keith Properties. The grant is being filed as a leverage for private investment - such as affordable housing. Monies pay possibly be used for the determination of the right-of-way of Oakland Street, detailed by a surveyor. Chairperson Flynn asked for a roll call vote to go into Executive Session regarding "Fieldbrook Estates", which is in litigation. Motion: To go into Executive Session to discuss litigation of "Fieldbrook Estates". (Genatossio - Quinn) Planner Genatossio - Yes. Planner Sohn - Yes. Planner Caponigro - Yes. Planner Madan - Yes. Clerk Quinn - Yes. Planner Annino - Yes. Chairperson Flynn - Yes. 5. 8:00 P.M. - Executive Session Attorney Al Query, representing the Town of Mansfield, was present for this Executive Session. At this time, Chairperson Flynn asked the public to please leave the meeting room so the Planning Board could go into Executive Session. It was explained that the public meeting would continue at the finish of the Executive Session. Executive Session ends at 8:25 P.M. 6. 8:30 P.M. Continuation of Public Hearing - "Cowan Meadow" Chairperson Flynn continued the public hearing for "Cowan Meadow"* The following people spoke at this public hearing: Michael Trowbridge, Engineer, Hutchins/Trowbridge Associates, Inc*. Randy Matto, Harrington & Matto Co., Inc. -3- Planning Board's Minutes November 12, 1986 Page -4- Motion: To approve "Cowan Meadows" Definitive subdivision plan with the following conditions: 1. The oil/water separator should have a 2007 gallon holding capacity. 2. Item "R" on the checklist must be completed at the time of bonding (relating to a tabular summary of all quantities of construction items to be broken down for estimating cost of construction for bonding purposes by the Planning Board). 3. A utility easement located at fifteen (15) feet within lot 6 and five (5) feet within lot 5 should be shown. 4. Two drain manholes in the cul-de-sac should be slightly shifted to create a more simplified system. 5. Slopes of the retention basin to be hydro -seeded. 6. Relocate access easement to the retention basin directly over the drainage improvements. 7. All conditions must be met within twenty (20) days or the plan may be denied (with the exception of the construction estimate - Condition #2). (Quinn -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. At 8:58 P.M. Chairperson Flynn closed the public hearing for "Cowan Meadow". 7. 9:00 P.M. - Hayward -Boynton & Williams, Inc. - Soil Removal Permit Hayward -Boynton & Williams, Inc. came before the Board to request permission to remove approximately 2000 cubic yards of subsoil that is unsuitable for use as backfill at Lot 866, Plymouth Street, for Grief Bros. Corp. Motion: To approve the request of Hayward -Boynton & Williams Inc. to remove approximately 2000 cubic yards of subsoil from Greif Bros. Corp. project at Lot 866, Plymouth Street. (Quinn-Annino) All in favor. PASSES. 8. Preliminary Plan "Bradford Estates" - Applicant: John B. Smith. This preliminary plan was received by Judith F. Scott on October 24, 1986 and is an eight (8) lot subdivision off School Street. Clerk Quinn read correspondence from department heads. Mr. Hugh Hurley of Freeman Engineering made a presentation for "Bradford Estates". -4- Planning Board's Minutes November 12, 1986 Page -5- Some of the concerns the Planning Board had relative elative to "Bradford Estates", and which the Board would like to see addressed before the definitive stage are: 1. Fire alarm box and hydrants to be shown. 2. Sight distance calculations to be submitted should show projectories from the proposed intersection in order to determine possible obstructions. 3. Distances between the center lines of Old School Street and the proposed Sean Avenue should be submitted. 4. Possibly change Sean Avenue to Lane, Court or Drive. 5. Test holes in road. 6. Groundwater table. 7. Test holes in drainage area. 8. History of existing dwelling. 9. Locus scale of I" = 1,000'. 10. Addresses of the record owner of the land and the subdivider should appear in the lower right hand corner of the plan. 11. Major features of the land shall be shown. 12. Width of adjacent street. 13. Elevations and limits of the 100 -year flood discharge should be shown. 14. Straighten the street. The Board discussed the Environmental Impact Statement with the applicant. A request was made of the Board to possibly consider a waiver for the road length. The Planning Board will walk this site on Saturday 11/15/86. 7. "Form A" (ANR) Plans Donald A. Baker - Hope Street The applicant of this "Form A" (ANR) plan is Donald A. Baker Construction Co., Inc. This "Form All plan consists of a parcel of land located on *Hope Street on the north side of Kingman Avenue, bounded on the south by Kingman Avenue on the west by Wessel Avenue, on the north by land of the Town of Mansfield, and on the east by land of Petri. The reason this plan -does not constitute a subdivision is because the lots have the required area and frontage and are located on a way that is maintained and used as a public way, -5- Planning Board's Minutes November 12, 1986 Page -6- Motion: To disapprove this "Form A" ANR plan due to the fact that lots 3, 4 and 5 do not have sufficient frontage due to the presence of wetlands within the area and it is questionable if they are buildable lots. - (Genatossio - Quinn) All in favor. PASSES. 8. Public Discussion Joseph Zeneski, 842 East Street. Mr. Zeneski asked if he could poll the Board and asked how many members actually read the EIS for "Cowan Meadow" subdivision. Since Planner Sohn was the only member who read the EIS, Mr. Zeneski asked how the Board could approve this plan. Chairperson Flynn stated that Planning Director Callinan had commented that the EIS was complete according to the Board's requests. 9. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M. OF CLERK V DATE