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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 11/18/1986PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES NOVEMBER 181 1986 Present: Chairperson Flynn, Clerk Quinn Planners: Annino, Caponigro, GenAtossio,.-Madan-, Sohn Planning Director Callinan 1. Meeting called to order at 7:40 P.M. 2. Planning Session Chairperson Flynn spoke with the Board regarding the lack of planning sessions in the past and stated that in the future, planning sessions will be held every week at 7:30 P.M. A Planner Sohn asked to have Planning Director Callinan give a brief summary of the first phase of the Master Plan. Planning Director Callinan stated that the first phase is about 80% completed. IEP and the Henderson Group met with the Master Plan Advisory Council at their last meeting. IEP worked on the build -out analysis. The population under current zoning is approximately 38,000 people. IEP also presented zoning facts showing 14% Industrial, 2% is zoned Commercial, and the remaining is residential. After discussions with Town Department heads as well as Board Chairpeople, IEP made preliminary recommendations at this time - assistance for ZBA, a possible enforcement officer and assistant for the Planning Department. They may recommend this for one person. The Market Analysis conducted by the Henderson Group showed that between 1980 and 1985, the downtown has changed from predominantly retail to predominantly service oriented. A land use map has been established due to the Master Plan's inventory of land approximately a month ago within the prominent Commercial District. The Council will be meeting with the people from Taunton and Norton and Connery Associates at Watson Hall, Wheaton College in Norton at 7:30 P.M. regarding affordable housing. A public opinion survey is scheduled to appear in the Mansfield News in the 12/4/86 issue which is approximately twenty questions long. Planning Director Callinan feels that Phase I of the Master Plan is nearing completion. Chairperson Flynn stated that during her meeting with Brian Dolan of IEP they discussed the purpose of the Master Plan, without which the Town cannot apply for Self -Help, Conservation funding and Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. However, Mr. Dolan stated that he did not feel this would be covered in this Master Plan. Planning Director Callinan stated that a Master Plan is comprehensive in scope in looking at land use in Town. The open space plan is a plan designed according to guidelines of the Division of Conservation Services. After the initial phase of the Master Plan is complete, IEP will use whatever funds are available at that time to provide a plan that complies with the guidelines of the Division of Conservation Services. -1- Planning Board's Minutes November 18, 1986 Page -2- Planner Genatossilo, informed the Board that she had an opportunity to review an EIS from the Town of Foxboro for "Witch Pond Estates". This EIS was written by Mr. Dan Bubbly of Sharon. A discussion ' followed regarding the possibility of inviting Mr. Bubbly, or possibly Dr. of Foxboro to a future Planning Board meeting to offer explanations of EIS' s. Clerk Quinn suggested that the Planning Board meet at 7:00 P.M. -in order to include the Clerk's Report before the planning sessions. Chairperson Flynn stated that the Clerk's Report could be inserted at a later time during the regular meeting. 3. 8:00 P.M. - Public Hearing "Concetta Drive" Chairperson Flynn opened the Public Hearing for a request for a sight distance waiver for "Concetta Drive at 8:00 P.M. This public hearing was closed at 9:10 P.M. The following people spoke at this public hearing: Mr. Garen Bresnick, Attorney for the applicant. Mr. Paul Folkman, President, The Folkman Company, applicant. Mr. Joseph Giordano, Traffic Manager. Mr. George Fairbanks, Attorney, 109 Dean Street, Taunton, representing an abutter, Michael and Carol Foss and a neighbor, Michelle Anton. Mr. Michael Foss, 660 North Main Street, Mansfield. Mrs. Carol Foss, 660 North Main Street, Mansfield. Mr. Joseph Zeneski5 842 East Street, Mansfield. Mr. Bruce Bennoch, 540 North Main Street, Mansfield. The following motions were made at this public hearings 0 Motion: To approve the request for a waiver for less than a 500' sight distance along North Main Street from the proposed "Concetta Drive". (Quinn - Sohn) Motion: To amend the motion to include offsite improvements before the covenant for the development be released. Improvements to be made are the following: 1. Vertical precast concrete curbing with six (6")inch reveal beginning at its intersection with Dane Street and continuing to the southernmost point of Lot 218. Determination of the layout of North Main Street shall be the responsibility of a registered land surveyor hired by the applicant if no such information is contained within Town records, The design and method of installation shall be subject to the approval of the Mansfield Engineering Departments -2- Planning Board's Minutes November 18, 1986 Page -3- 2. A street light on the utility pole located between lots 190 and 205 subject to the approval of the Mansfield Electric Department. 3. Two traffic signs, the first located approximately 100 feet north of Dane Street and the second situated at the southernmost point of lot 218. The first sign should read "Dangerous Curve Ahead" and the second. should read "Intersections Ahead". 4. A solid yellow line painted along the centerline of the curve and white lines painted along the roadway's edge under the supervision of the Department of Public Works* (Madan - Quinn) Planners Annino, Flynn, Caponigro, Sohn in favor. Planner Genatossio - Opposed. PASSES. Motion: To accept motion to approve waiver as ammended. (Quinn -Madan) Planners Caponigro and Sohn in favor. Planners Annino, Flynn, Genatossio, opposed. PASSES. 4. 9:20 P.M. - Public Hearing - "Wind Chime Acre's" Chairperson Flynn opened the public hearing for "Wind Chime Acre's" for a request to modify a previously acted upon plan by eliminating the retaining walls and replacing them with sloping easements. This public hearing was closed at 9:30 P.M. The following people spoke at this public hearing: Mr. Paul Folkman, President, The Folkman Company, Applicant. Mr. Raymond Goddard, 496 Ware Street, Mansfield, Neighbor The following motion was made at this public hearing: Motion: To approve a request to modify a previously acted upon plan by eliminating the retaining walls and replacing them with sloping easements subject to the following conditions: 1. A rip -rap area should be indicated at the outlet following the standard dimension of 6' by 10' with a depth of one foot. 2. Space should be made available for the Board to sign the plan under Section 81WO 3. The name of the applicant and owner should be changed on the plan from that which is shown* 4. Installation of two, three foot (3') high metal railings located along the sidewalks situated above both the inlet and outlet pipes in accordance with the Massachusetts State Building Codes. -3- Planning Board's Minutes November 18, 1986 Page -4- (Quinn-Madan) All in favor. PASSES. 5. 9:30 P.M. - "Van Koert Farms" Subidivision - Ed Marchaselli Mr. Marchaselli asked to come before the Planning Board for a possible waiver for granite curbing from 6" to 5". Mr. Marchaselli stated there was an error made by the sub -contractor, which he became aware of just recently. The Board did not feel that there was enough of a modification to require a public hearing. Al Andrews opinion was that the difference was not significant to make a change. Motion: To send a letter to the Engineering Department advising them that the Board is aware of the fact that there is not a substantial change in the granite curbing at "Van Koert Farms" and that a waiver is not necessary. The Engineering Department should advise the Planning Board what they fee.1 the problem is with this installation for the Planning Department to keep in the file for future references (Quinn -Sohn) All in favor. PASSES. 5. Preliminary Plans 0 "Oak Hill" Mr. Paul Folkman, Applicant for this preliminary plan, was present for a discussion with the Planning Board. Mr. Folkman stated that this plan is being presented in the event the "Concetta Drive" Special Permit application for condominiums is not approved. This development would be for single family homes or duplexes. Comments from department heads were read by Clerk Quinn. Planning Director Callinan will provide his comments before the next Board meeting. Mr. Folkman was asked to provide a draft of an EIS. The Board asked for any waiver requests at the preliminary stage; poor soils; borings in the raodway; erosion control; lot 16 has less than required buildable area; road length to the Oak Circle cul-de-sac should be 650' 6. Clerk's Report Copy of letter to Bertram Cook from Marydee Flynn regarding Planning Board's decision on soil removal for Hayward -Boynton & Williams. Copy of letter to Judy Scott from the Planning Board regarding decision on Form A (ANR) for Hope Street. Public Hearing notice for Van Gemert Farms. Public Hearing notice for Eastleigh Estates North. Memo from Rande Wilson, Town Manager, notifying the Planning Board that the Board of Selectmen will be using both meeting rooms December 3, 1986. -4- Planning Board's Minutes November 18, 1986 Page -5- Covenant for Balcom Ridge Estates for Nicholas Harris, Jr. Motion: To sign covenant for Balcom Ridge Estates* (Quinn - Madan) All in favor. PASSES* Request by John T. Mahoney III for a reduction of the bond for "Maplewood II Estates". Motion: To reduce the bond for "Maplewood II Estates" from $225,384.57 to $145,304.57 to reflect a reduction of $80,080.00 for completion of the blasting in the retention area. (Quinn -Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Letter to the Planning Board from Canton Institute for Savings regarding C1 remaining balance for "Shiloh Estates" bond. Copy of letter from Paul Folkman to John Larch requesting release of funds for roadway construction for "Morrow Street" subdivision. Copy of letter from Paul Folkman to Joseph Campo requesting release of funds for roadway construction for "Highland Avenue" and "Morrow Street". Letter from Ed Marcheselli requesting permission to meet with the Planning Board regarding "Van Koert Farms". Copies of letters from the Planning Board regarding release of funds for "Morrow Street", "Mansfield Manor" and "Shiloh Estates". Copy of journal entry from Mansfield Cooperative Bank regarding remaining balance for bond on "Morrow Street" for Paul Folkman. Public Hearing Notice from the Town of Foxboro for Bay Colony. 7. "Form A" (ANR) Plans The Walmark Corporation - Potash Road The applicant- of this "Form A" (ANR) Plan is The Walmark Corporation. This "Form A" (ANR) plan consists of property located in the northeast section of Mansfield, a two (2) lot plan of land at Potash Road and Helena Circle in a new subdivision, "Van Koert Farms". The reason this plan does not constitute a subdivision is because the lots have the necessary frontage on an approved way. Motion: To sign the Torm A" (ANR) Plan for The Walmark Corporation for Potash Road. (Quinn -Madan) All in favor. PASSES. 8. Public Discussion Mr. Raymond Goddard of Ware Street stated that there is water running through his property as a result of the drainage at "Van Koert Farms" subdivision. Mr. Goddard was also questioning the Board as to why he was not notif ied of the public hearing for "Treetops" which will also drain in the direction of his property. Mr. Goddard stated that there was a time when the Planning Board promised to notify him of any new subdivisions that might possibly drain towards his property. The -5- Planning Board's Minutes November 18, 1986 Page -6- Board explained to Mr. Goddard that the public notice. was in the Mansfield News for two weeks announcing the date of the public hearing for "Treetops" and that the same is done for any new subdivision definitive plan. Mr. Goddard was informed that he was welcome to look at the plan for "Treetops" as well as the letter listing all the conditions under which this plan was approved. These are on file in the Planning Department office. It was also suggested that Mr. Goddard attend the Master Plan Advisory Council meetings to offer input towards the Master Plan. Joseph Zeneski, 842 East Street, Mansfield, MA - Mr. Zeneski inquired if the law would allow Mr. Goddard to petition the Board to reconsider their vote for "Treetops" since Mr. Goddard brought up information that the Board was not aware of at the Public Hearing, or would Mr. Goddard's only recourse be to go to Court to appeal the decision. Planning Director Callinan stated that Mr. Goddard could appeal the decision of the Board. Soil conservation has been at the site, the Town Engineer's have been at the site and the feeling is that the plan has been thoroughly scrutinized. 9. Around the Table Clerk Quinn asked if the Airport Commission should be notified when the Planning Board is discussing the litigation for "Fieldbrook Estates". The Board discussed this and feels that the Airport Commission should hire their own attorneys and that it was not necessary to invite the Airport Commission to an Executive Session but that they could check with the Planning Director if they had a question regarding this. Planner Genatossio discussed the fact that, even though Board members change, the Planning Board must be consistent with their policy. Planner Caponigro asked when the last Master Plan was done. Chairwoman Flynn stated it was 1972 and that plans are at the library. Chairperson Flynn mentioned that the Board had walked the site at Brown and Hidden Lane due to a complaint by Charles Panagopoulos of 1 Brown Avenue that water was draining onto his property due to the way the land was being graded at Hidden Estates. Planning Director Callinan stated he would visit the site and check this problem. 10. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M. C L E Rk"' DATE