HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 02/23/1985PLANNING BOARD'S
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 23, 1985
Present: Chairman Fiore, Acting Clerk Doucette
Planners: Bachman, Flynn, Genatossio and Boldrighini*
Planning Director Mannarino
1. Meeting called to order at 9:00 A.M.
2. Motion: To have Planner Ronald Doucette be Acting Clerk.
(Genatossio - Bachman - All in favor)
3. Discussion of "Austin Farms" definitive subdivision plan
*Planner Boldrighini entered during this discussion.
Acting Clerk Doucette read the extension request which Mr. Ronald Bonvie,
of the Bonwood Corporation, had given the Board. At the Planning Board's
last meeting, this definitive subdivision plan had been rejected. This
letter was, in affect, asking the Planning Board to reconsider their
original decision. There was some argument concerning this request. Sev-
eral of the Planning Board members felt that since the decision has already
been made, the Planning Board should not reconsider their original decision
the applicant should have brought in a request for an extension at the last
meeting and that he had plenty of time to correct the items which needed
correcting on the plan. Planner Genatossio stated that if this extension
is denied, then the Planning Board will not be able to request Mr. Bonvie
to participate in the Environmental Impact Study which the Planning Board
wants the developers to undertake. Planner Boldrighini stated that the
Board does not know the impacts of the drainage plan and it should know
that aspect of it before they approve any subdivision, not just "Austin
Farms"' and he asked the Planning Director if the Board could write a letter
to all the developers and invite them to a Planning Board meeting in order
that they may discuss this idea.
Motion: To reconsider the Planning Board's original vote to reject
this plan.
(Boldrighini - Doucette - All in favor)
Planner Bachman stated that by denying this extension and keeping the
original vote to reject this plan, the Board is taking leadership; and
other applicants who are submitting plans to the Board will ensure that the
plan is properly submitted. Planner Doucette stated that if this plan is
rejected than it will not be considered in the impact study. Mr. Ronald
Bonvie entered the meeting and stated that the reason that he did not
bring in an extension earlier was that he had to give the owner of the land
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specific reasons from the Board to obtain an extension and that he couldn't
grant one himself; and he is asking for a 30 -day extension to get the study
started; he also stated that he doesn't want to resumbit because he will
have to pay another fee and that the moneywhich would be used for the re-
submission of the plan could be used towards doing the impact study. Chair-
man Fiore informed Mr. Bonvie that this study may slow down the process of
his subdivision because the study is going to take longer than 30 days to
finish. Mr. Bonvie stated that the extension could be changed to a 60 -day
extension and that he does not know what is wrong with the plan, he does
not have a list of the things that should be changed. Chairman Fiore stated
that the problem with the plan has to deal with the quality of the plan
itself and that it shouldbe redesigned and dealt with as if it were a pre-
liminary plan instead of a definitive one.
Motion: To accept the 60 -day extension for the "Austin Farms" definitive
subdivision plan.
(Boldrighini - Doucette - Fiore - Genatossio)
(Bachman and Flynn were opposed to accepting the extension)
4. Environmental Impact Study Discussion
Acting Clerk Doucette stated that he wants all the developers notified and
tell them that the Planning Board would like them to attend a Planning
Board meeting concerning the Impact Study. Planning Director Mannarino
asked the Planning Board what to use for this study area because only those
developers whose subdivision plans are before the Planning Board now or
those who have had plans approved, but not constructed in that area would
be required to particpate in this study. The Planning Board felt that the
study should be concentrated in the Franklin, Winter, and Maple Street
areas. Mr. Paul Folkman asked the Board how the consultant is determined
and the Planning Board informed him that they will talk about that at the
time of the meeting.
Motion: To send a letter to all the developers stating that the Planning
Board believes that no plan can be approved in the Franklin,
Winter, and Maple Street area until the following things are
established by the study: The traffic of Franklin, Winter, and
Maple Street area; the water quality within the same drainage
area; the drainage into and out of Whiteville Pond; and any
other aspects the Board may determine from discussion with the
consultants.
(Boldrighini - Flynn - All in favor)
Planner Genatossio asked the Planning Director if letters could be sent to
several of the consulting firms asking them the approximate cost of such
a study, the amount of time it would take to accomplish this study, and
when they could start such a study. Planner Genatossio also stated that a
copy of the letter concerning the impact study should be sent to the
Whiteville Pond Association.
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5. Extension Requests
Massapoag Estates - The Planning Board received a request for an extension
from Mr. Paul Folkman, applicant of this definitive subdivison plan,
stating that he would like a 30 -day extension on the time period for action
on this subdivision until April 1, 1985.
Motion: To accept this extension request.
(Flynn - Boldrighini - All in favor)
Fuller Estates - The Planning Board received a request for an extension from
Ms. Evelyn Allen, Trustee of Evelyn Allen Trust, stating that she would
like a 30 -day extension on the time period for action onthe definitive plan
of Fuller Estates.
Motion: To accept this extension request.
(Flynn - Boldrighini - All in favor)
Westhaver Farms - The Planning Board received a request for an extension
from Ms. Evelyn Allen, Trustee of Evelyn Allen Trust, stating that she would
like a 30 -day extension of the time period for action on the definitive plan
of Westhaver Farms.
Motion: To accept this extension request.
(Flynn - Boldrighini - All in favor)
6. Matthew Estates definitive subdivision plan
*Planner Doucette left the meeting immediately before this discussion began.
Chairman Fiore read the memorandum to the Planning Director from the DPW
Director in reply to the Planning Board's concerns regarding additional
information required on this subdivision plan. The drainage was the only
real concern the Planning Board had because all the other concerns which
they had were contained on the revised plan.
Motion: To sign the "Matthew Estates" definitive subdivision plan with
the following conditions:
1. No earthen material shall be removed from the site.
2. The street lights shall be operational when adjacent homes
in this subdivision are occupied.
3. Any changes to the plan resulting from an order of conditions
required by the Conservation Commission shall require review
of the Planning Board.
4. The oil/water separator shall be within the street right-of-
way with the 6" inlet at DMH 13 + 32 and the 6" outlet at the
DMH within the drain easement.
5. Installation of septic systems shall be in accordance with
the Mansfield Board of Health Regulations and Title V.
(Boldrighini - Bachman - All in favor)
7. Date of Next Meeting is February 27, 1985, at 7:30 P.M.
8. Adjournment at 12:00 P.M.
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