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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 04/10/1985PLANNING BOARD'S AGENDA APRIL 10, 1985 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Clerk's Report a. Correspondence b. Minutes of April 3, 1985 3. Discussion on modifying industrial subdivision - David Grant (C, C, & F) 4. 8:00 P.M. - Public Hearing - Westview Woods definitive subdivision plan - 11 lots off West Street - deadline May 6, 1985 5. Discussion on modifying industrial subdivision - David Grant (C, C, & F) 6. Discussion of Environmental Impact Study 7. Discussion of surplus material - Unger - Franklin Street 8. Discussion of placement of a sign and fence at Fairfield Park Townhouse project 9. "Form A" plans 10. Around the Table 11. Public Discussion 12. Date of Next Meeting 13. Adjournment PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES APRIL 10, 1985 Present: Chairman Fiore, Acting Clerk Genatossio Planners: Bachman, Doucette, Boldrighini* and Flynn* Planning Director Mannarino 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Motion: To have Planner Genatossio be Acting Clerk. (Doucette - Bachman - All in favor) 3. Correspondence *Planner Flynn entered during correspondence. A copy of the Planning Board's Agenda for April 10, 1985. A copy of the Planning Board's Minutes for April 3, 1985. A copy of a letter from Bertram M. Cook, Building Inspector, to Mr. Carl A. Nelson, Jr., ordering Mr. Nelson to Cease and Desist all activity re- lated to earth removal of any nature on his property located on Jewll and Williams Streets in the Town of Mansfield. A copy of a letter from Bertram M. Cook, Building Inspector, to Mr. and Mrs. John P. Smith, ordering Mr. and Mrs. Smith to Cease and Desist all activity related to earth removal of any nature on their property located on Balcom Street in the Town of Mansfield. A copy of a letter from Bertram M. Cook, Building Inspector, to Mr, and Mrs. John G. Walsh, Jr., ordering Mr. and Mrs. Walsh to Cease and Desist all activity related to earth removal of any nature on their property located on Elm Street in the Town of Mansfield. A copy of a letter from Bertram M. Cook, Building Inspector, to the Mansfield Board of Selectmen informing the Board the Mr. Jack Riccio has requested a building permit for the construction of a two-family dwelling located on Number 4 and 6 First Street which is an unaccepted street and, therefore, has been denied until permission from the Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board can be obtained. A memorandum from Edward A. Sliney, Jr., to Joseph Mannarino, Planning Director, regarding the subdivision review of the Plymouth Industrial subdivision plan modifications. Planning Board's Minutes April 10, 1985 Page 2 A memorandum from Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, to Joseph Mannarino, Planning Director, concerning the subdivision review of the C, C, & F Industrial subdivision plan modifications. A copy of a legal notice from the Town of Foxboro Zoning Board of Appeals. A hearing will be held on Thursday, April 18, 1985, at 8:00 P.M. A copy of a legal notice from the Town of Foxboro Planning Board. A hearing will be held on Thursday, April 18, 1985, at 8:30 P.M. A copy of a legal notice from the Town of Foxboro Site Plan Review Board. A hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 1985, at 7:00 P.M. A copy of a legal notice from the Town of Foxboro Board of Selectmen. A hearing will beheld on Tuesday, April 23, 1985, at 8:00 P.M. A copy of a legal notice from the Town of North Attleboro Planning Board. A hearing will be held on Thursday, April 18, 1985, at 7:15 P.M. A copy of the Planning Board's Pending Business List. A copy of a letter from Paul J. Folkman, President of The Folkman Company, requesting an extension of time for consideration of Massapoag Estates preliminary subdivision plan until June 1, 1985. A copy of a letter from Ronald S. Bonvie, President of The Bonwood Company, requesting an extension on Austin Farms definitive subdivision plan until June 1, 1985. A copy of a letter from Evelyn Allen requesting an extension of time for consideration of Fuller Estates Definitive Subdivision plan and Westhaver Farms Definitive Subdivision plan until June 1, 1985. 4. Discussion on modifying industrial subdivision - David Grant (C,C,&F) *Planner Boldrighini entered during this discussion. Acting Clerk Genatossio read the memoranda from the Fire Chief and the DPW Director concerning the modifications for this subdivision, and they have stated that the developer should complete the proposed loop of the 12" water main to West Street to assure good pressure and fire flow in this area. Chairman Fiore asked Planning Director Mannarino if there would be a problem with blockage of the roads in an emergency. Planning Director Mannarino replied that if the roads do get blocked at some point, there is still access through the parking lots; so that doesn't appear to be a pro- blem. Vern Johnson, applicant, stated that before they bring this plan in at the definitive stage, they will have to figure out a way in which to ex- tend the water line so that it is coming in from both sides as the DPW Director suggested; they will have to obtain an easement in order to extend the line. Planning Director Mannarino stated that this plan will need to go to the definitive stage and a public hearing before it can be officially approved. Planning Board's Minutes April 10, 1985 Page 3 5. 8:00 P.M. - Public Hearing - Westview Woods definitive subdivision plan 11 lots off West Street - deadline May 6, 1985 The public hearing for Westview Woods definitive subdivision plan, an 11 lot proposed subdivision off of West Street, began at 8:00 P.M. The hearing was closed at 9:00 P.M. A copy of the transcript is available in the Planning Department office. 6. Discussion of Environmental Impact Study Planning Director Mannarino presented the Agreement for Engineering Services for the Environmental Impact Study for Proposed New Developments in the Franklin/Maple/Winter Streets Area to the Planning Board and stated that Town Counsel has reviewed the document and it appears to be proper. A gift account will be set up by the Town Tresurer to pay for this study; the developers will give the Treasurer the funds and when the study is completed, the Town will pay the consultant in full. Planning Director Mannarino stated that the DPW Director and himself met with the consultants earlier this week and there has been some changes made in the study as discussed at this meeting; he explained all these changes to the Board which were all agreed upon. Planning Director Mannarino also stated that the Town will be supplying the consultants with all available information con- cerning this area. Ronald S. Bonvie, President of The Bonwood Corporation, asked the Planning Board how long it would take to get this information to the consultants. Planning Director Mannarino stated that the consultants could have the information within a few days. The study could not begin until the gift account is fully funded. Paul J. Folkman, President of The Folkman Company, stated that he would like to take Massapoag Estates be- cause it is being revised and there may be a loss of lots, and he would like to have the revised plan looked at instead of the one that is submitted at the present moment. Planning Director Mannarino stated that he must leave the plan which is submitted, but that he can present another sheet with the plan, such as an overlay, to show the consultants what you are planning to do with this plan. The Board and the developers were pleased with the way in which this study will be handled. Motion: To approve the Scope of Services subject to Town Counsel's approval and a gift account being set up for payment of this study, and also to send a memorandum to the Board of Selectmen stating the facts involved in the study. (Flynn - Doucette - All in favor) 7. Extensions Massapoag Estates preliminary subdivision plan The Planning Board received a request for an extension on the preliminary plan of Massapoag Estates until June 1, 1985, from Paul J. Folkman, Pres- ident of The Folkman Company. Motion: To accept this extension request until June 1, 1985. (Flynn -'Doucette - All in favor) Planning Board's Minutes April 10, 1985 Page 4 Austin Farms definitive subdivision plan The Planning Board received a request from Ronald S. Bonvie, President of The Bonwood Corporation, stating that he would like an extension on the subdivision entitled "Austin Farms" until June 1, 1985. Motion: To accept this extension request until June 1, 1985. (Flynn - Doucette - All in favor) Fuller Estates definitive subdivision plan The Planning Board received a request from Evelyn Allen stating that she would like an extension of time for consideration of the subdivision plan entitled "Fuller Estates" until June 1, 1985. Motion: To accept this extension until June 1, 1985. (Flynn - Doucette - All in favor) Westhaver Farms definitive subdivision plan The Planning Board received a request from Evelyn Allen stating that she would like an extension of time for consideration of the subdivision plan entitled "Westhaver Farms" until June 1, 1985. Motion: To accept this extension request until June 1, 1985. (Flynn - Doucette - All in favor) 8. Discussion of placement of a sign and fence at Fairfield Park Townhouse Project Ronald Bonvie, President of The Bonwood Corporation, approached the Board and stated that he is placing a fence around the Fairfield Park Townhouse project because of a letter received by a Mrs. Grundy which requested that this fence be erected, and also to keep vandals off the property. Mr. Bonvie stated that he would like permission to place a sign at the entrance of this project which reads "Fairfield Park - Developed by The Bonwood Corporation", the size of this sign is 6' by 4' and it is hand carved; he stated that there is really no regulation for this type of sign to be erected. Planning Director Mannarino stated that this sign would fall under a Special Permit. The Board members were concerned about the block- age of site distance when this sign is erected. Mr. Bonvie assured the Board that the site distance would not be effected by the sign. Planning Director Mannarino stated that the location of the sign can be sited with- out interference to traffic flow. Motion: To allow a 6' by 4' sign to be erected providing that it doesn't block site access and to also allow the fence to be erected around the property, subject to the Planning Director's approval. (Boldrighini - Doucette - All in favor) (Bachman abstained from voting) 9. Discussion of Surplus Material - Unger - Franklin Street The Planning Director presented the topographic and grading plan map to the Planning Board, and stated that Mr. Unger seems to really be serious s. about creating a tree farm„ on this property. Chairman Fiore stated that he should not have to take material off of the site if he is just planting trees. Planning Director Mannarino stated that the reason that material is being removed from the site is because there is no place on the property Planning Board's Minutes April 10, 1985 Page 5 in which to move the material because of the planted areas. Planning Director Mannarino stated that no trucks have been leaving the property and that there have been no complaints from neighbors, Mr. Unger has never really submitted an application for surplus material and that the Board will have to ask him how much material he is planning to remove from the site. The question is whether this would be surplus material removal or a commercial operation which requires a special permit by the Planning Board. Planner Boldrighini calculated that there is approximately 24,000 cubic yards of material to be removed from this site. The Board members felt that because of the extent of the project it is a commercial gravel removal operation. Motion: To send Mr. Unger a letter stating that the Planning Board dis- cussed his tree farms on Wednesday, April 10, 1985, and reviewed his topographic and grading plan of this land; the Board decided that no earthen material can be removed from this property until a special permit is granted. (Boldrighini - Flynn - All in favor) John G. Walsh, Jr. Planning Director Mannarino stated that the Building Inspector has ordered Mr. John G. Walsh, Jr., to Cease and Desist all activity relating to earth removal on his property located on Elm Street. This operation was being run under a 1978 special permit issued by the Board of Appeals, but was supposed to be renewed in 1981 if needed; however, this permit was never renewed. Therefore, there is no permit and Mr. Walsh must now submit an application for a special permit to the Planning Board. Planning Director Mannarino also stated that Mr. Walsh has extended this operation into other property which may be owned by the Town of Mansfield. Planning Director Mannarino informed the Board that before the Town could take any action, it must establish the bounds by hiring a land surveyor. Chairman Fiore asked Planning Director Mannarino what happens with all the gravel that Mr. Walsh has already removed. Planning Director Mannarino replied that that issue was a mitigating point, the person who removed the gravel will have to take care of restoring this area; and that he will talk with Town Counsel and the Town Manager on this issue. 10. "Form A" plans Shhool Street - 3 lots - Collins The applicant of this "Form A" plan is Robert E. Collins. This "Form A" plan consists of a parcel of land bounded westerly by School Street, northerly by Mathias, Pangburn and Fallon and Goodwin and easterly and southerly by J & S Realty Trust. The reason that this "Form A" plan does not constitute a subdivision is because all three (3) lots have frontage on an existing street and conform to the Town of Mansfield Zoning Bylaw. Planner Flynn stated that she believes this "Form A" plan goes against the intent of the Zoning Bylaw. Planning Director Mannarino stated that it meets all the technical requirements of the regulations. Chairman Fiore stated that this lot was non -conforming in the beginning and if this is approved than it will be creating a more non -conforming use. Motion: To disapprove this "Form A" plan because it makes the existing lot more non -conforming and it derogates from the intent of the Mansfield Zoning Bylaw. (Flynn - Doucette - All in favor) Planning Board's Minutes April 10, 1985 Page 6 WRC Properties Inc. - West Street - 2 lots The applicants of this "Form A" plan is WRC Properties, Inc., c/o Cabot, Cabot & Forbes. This "Form A" plan consists of a parcel of land located on the southerly side of West Street, bounded northerly by West Street; easterly by Wynn, Turner, Lajoie and Jones; southerly by the New England Mutual Life Insurance Company; and westerly by The Foxboro Company. The reason this plan does not constitute a subdivision is because lots 576 and 578 have frontage on an existing street and conform to the Town of Mansfield Zoning Bylaw. The applicants are dividing this parcel into two lots in order to allow a building to be erected in the back. The check- list is complete. Motion: To sign this "Form A" plan. (Boldrighini - Doucette - All in favor) Cross - Morrow Street - 3 lots The applicant of this "Form A" plan is Gladys S. Cross. This "Form A" plan consists of a parcel on the easterly side of Morrow Street bounded northerly by HPC Realty Trust; easterly by Nordberg, Travers, Canty, Jorden & Libbey; southerly by Pavadore, Commonwealth of Massachusetts & Moore; westerly by Morrow Street. The reason this plan does not con- stitute a subdivision is because Lot A and B have sufficient frontage and area on an existing street. Lot C is an existing lot created by the Town of Mansfield Rumford River taking. The checklist is complete. Motion: To sign the "Form A" plan. (Boldrighini - Doucette - All in favor) 11. Around the Table Planner Genatossio asked Planning Director Mannarino if he has heard anything concerning Cabot Pond, Planning Director Mannarino replied that he has not obtained any further information. Chairman Fiore stated that the Planning Board will have to decide who they will want as Chairman for the next year because they will have to choose a member in approximately two (2) weeks and he would like the Board to start thinking about candidates. Planning Director Mannarino presented the Planning Board with "Chambers Court", a definitive subdivision plan off of West Street for the pro- posal of seven (7) lots; and also with "Mansfield Manor Estates", a definitive subdivision plan off of Fruit Street for the proposal of thirty-eight (38) lots. Planning Director Mannarino stated that the Board has to hold public hearings on both of these plans. Motion: To hold both public hearings on May 1, 1985. (Boldrighini - Flynn - All in favor) Planning Director Mannarino stated that he would like all the members of the Planning Board to attend the Annual Town Meeting on Monday, April 22, 1985, because the zoning articles may be brought up and he would like the Board to speak as a group on these articles and to support the Planning Board's proposals. Planning Board's Minutes April 10, 1985 Page 7 Planning Director Mannarino stated that on the article for James Grddy for abandonment of a portion of Old Maple'Street, the Board of Selectmen do not support this article unless the parcel is abandoned and sold at fair market value; he stated that the Planning Board voted last week to support this article, but did not have a stipulation on the sale price. Motion: To send a letter to Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, concerning the article of James Grady for abandonment of a portion of Old Maple Street and stating that the Planning Board supports this article, but believes that the parcel should also be sold at fair market value. (Boldrighini - Doucette - All in favor) Planning Director Mannarino stated that on the article to sell the Spaulding School, the Board of Selectmen took the position that they do not want to sell it at this time because it could be used for auxilliary use for the Town. Chairman Fiore stated that if this proposal is turned down at Town Meeting, then the Planning Board should take more control over recommendations made for the Spaulding School. Planner Flynn asked the Board if this proposal does pass at Town Meeting, will it be used for commercial use? Planning Director Mannarino stated that it would be used for commercial use and that fact would be stated at Town Meeting, but that it is not part of the original article that was put in the warrant; it was an amendment which the Planning Board decided upon: he also stated that the parking would have to conform to the Mansfield Zoning Bylaw according to Schedule B. Planning Director Mannarino stated that on the article for the Master Plan money, he has still not heard anything from the State as to whether or not the Town of Mansfield has been awarded a grant, but is supposed to hear from them by Monday, April 15, 1985. Planner Flynn asked the Planning Director whether this article was going to be taken out of order. Planning Director Mannarino replied that he will speak to the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee to take this out of order at the Town Meeting. Chairman Fiore stated that the Planning Board should request the $20,000 just in case the Town of Mansfield is not awarded the grant from the State. 12. Public Discussion No comment at this time. 13. Date of next meeting is Wednesday, April 17, 1985, at 7:30 P.M. 14. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. op C* DATE