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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 06/26/1985PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES JUNE 26, 1985 Present: Chairman Brugliera, Clerk Doucette Planners: Genatossio, Boldrighini,and Bachman Planning Director Mannarino 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Correspondence A copy of the Planning Board's Pending Business list. A letter from Louise Lawrence, District Administrator of the Bristol Con- servation District, to Mr. Joseph Mannarino, Planning Director, enclosing a copy of the subdivision report requested by the Planning Board for the "Mansfield Manor Estates" definitive subdivision. A notice of hearing from the Town of Mansfield Zoning Board of Appeals. The following hearings will be held on July 16, 1985, starting at 7:45 P.M.: Jetta Whittington - for a variance to convert an existing two-family dwelling at 31-33 Church Street, to a three family, said use being non- conforming in a Residence B Zone. Joan M. Doherty - for a variance to construct an addition to an existing single family dwelling at 102 School Street, said addition being an expan- sion of an existing non -conforming lot in a Residence A Zone. Hatheway & Patterson - for a variance for an addition to an existing struc- ture at 15 County Street, said structure having less than 50 foot front yard and less than 20 foot side yard, which are non -conforming in an Industrial Zone. John R. Dyment, Jr. - for a variance to construct an addition to an existing single family dwelling at 312 West Street, having existing frontage less than 100 feet, existin front yard less than 30 feet and existing square footage less than 15,000 square feet, all of which are non -conforming in a Residence A Zone. Gretchen Elliott - for a lot on Richardson Avenue, said lot containing less than 15,000 square feet, which is non -conforming in a Residence A Zone. Lewis Gambale - for a variance to construct an addition to an existing single family dwelling at 255 Pratt Street, said addition having less than a 30 foot front yard dimension which is non -conforming in a Residence A Zone. Planning Board's Minutes June 26, 1985 Page 2 {, John P. Irene R. Hyde - for a variance to divide a parcel of land at 269 Franklin Street, said parcel having less than 30,000 square feet and less than 120 foot frontage, all of which are non -conforming in an Agricultural Zone. A Form I Convenant for the Matthew Estates Subdivision. A letter from John T. Mahoney III, Attorney at Law for Maple Street Mansfield Realty Trust, to the Town of Mansfield Planning Board stating that he would like to be scheduled for a meeting with the Board to discuss a reduction of approximately 90% of the bond on the new road installed off Maple Street. A copy of the Planning Board's Minutes for June 19, 1985. A memorandum from the Conservation Commission to Joseph Mannarino, Planning Director, stating that the Camelot Estates Definitive Subdivision Plan will need a Notice of Intent to be filed. A copy of a letter from Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield Planning Board, to Mrs. Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, stating thaton Wednes- day, June 19, 1985, the Planning Board voted to approve the modification plans for the Cabot, Cabot and Forbes subdivision plan. A copy of a letter from Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield Planning Board, to Mr. Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, stating f., that on Wednesday, June 19, 1985, the Board voted to send a favorable re- commendation concerning the site plan of Nissan Motors Inc. on Plymouth Street. A notification from the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Devel- opment District concerning the Annual Commission Meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 1985. A notice from the Town of Attleboro Planning Board stating that the hearing for Adam's Enterprises, Inc., has been changed to Tuesday, July 16, 1985, at 8;30 P.M. A letter from Richard Staples to Mr. Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, concerning 100 Jewell Street and the construction of a second driveway at this site. A copy of the Planning Board's Minutes from June 5, 1985. A copy of the Mansfield Conservation Commission Minutes from Monday, June 3, 1985. 4. The Board received a copy of ai,letter from Joseph Mannarino, Planning Director, to Mrs. Joan Cutillo, Acting Town Manager, stating that after considerable deliberation, he has decided to accept a Planning Director's position with the Town of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, and his resig- nation will become effective on July 19, 1985. The members of the Board stated that they hope they can find someone to fill the needs of the Board and they feel they are losing more than a Planning Director, they are losing a friend. The Board wished him good luck and stated that they are going to miss him. Planning Board's Minutes June 26, 1985 Page 3 5. Chairman Brugliera stated that everyone has received their summons from The Broderick Corporation and all the members will give their copies to Town Counsel and let him handle it. 6. Massapoag Estates preliminary subdivision plan The Board received a letter from Paul J. Folkman stating that he would like the time necessary for the Board to take action on Massapoag Estates extended until August 1, 1985. Motion: To accept this extension request until August 1, 1985. (Genatossio - Doucette - All in favor) 7. Fuller Estates Ralph Maloon, Engineer of this plan, approached the Planning Board to answer any questions that the Board may have on this plan. Planner Genatossio asked Mr. Maloon why the stream which is located on this property was noted as wet- lands on the plan and that it should be designated on the plan as a stream; Mr. Maloon stated that he has no problem with it. The Board members were con- cerned about the amount of cut and fill on this site; Mr. Folkman stated that he would like to hold off on that discussion until the loam and the subsoil are removed when performing the test holes. Planning Director Mannarino stated that the Board has taken a site walk out on this property and found that at the back of the cul-de-sac there is a lot of rock outcropping and it was suggested that the back of the cul-de-sac be moved because the outcropping may interfere with the road; Mr. Folkman stated that he would like to bring the machine out to the site and have some test holes done before he redesigns the cul-de-sac, and he will contact the Planning Director when these test holes are to be per- formed so he can witness them. Planning Director Mannarino stated that he would like to see the elevation of the end of the roadway a little higher than is proposed because of the existing elevation of Winter Street. Mr. Folkman stated that he doesn't see any problem with that recommendation. Westhaver Farms There were concerns regarding the berm which is proposed in Westhaver Farms; the Board members were concerned with the size of the berm: Mr. Maloon stated that the berm is a three foot high and thirteen foot wide earthen berm; Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, was concerned with the location of the berm because it will be 300 feet off the road in a heavily wooded area, he feels that there may be a maintenance problem because it is out of sight. Mr. Folkman stated that an easement may be granted to allow access to this berm and Mr. Maloon stated that a gravel roadway can be placed going to the berm to allow for the maintenance; Planning Director Mannarino stated that he has never seen a berm such as this proposed in a sub- division and he is concerned about the actual construction of it and how well it will hold up in time. Planner Genatossio voiced her concerns regarding Lot 36 and whether or not it is going to be a buildable lot; she stated that there are a lot of wetlands on this property and she wants to know how the Planning Board can regulate that this lot is not to be built on if it is considered part of the sub- division. Ralph Maloon stated that this is not a buildable lot and that it is on the subdivision only because it is being used for a retention area. Planning Director Mannarino informed Planner Genatossio that this lot is part of the drain- age system and even if the applicants were to decide to build on it, the Conservation Commission would have to approve it; he also suggested that the applicant make the entire lot an easement for the drainage because it has to be made sure that there is no interference with the drainage flow. Mr. Folkman stated that he will have to think about that concept of the plan. Planner Bachman asked the Planning Director if Rp he was satisfied with the curve of the road; Planning Director Mannarino stated that he' Planning Board's Minutes June 26, 1985 Page 4 ( still waiting to find out if the house which the roadway was designed around has historical significance and if it does, that point will have to be considered when reviewing the curve of the roadway. Planning Director Mannarino also stated that he is waiting to hear from Fay, Spofford and Thorndike concerning the Environmental Impact Study and he would like to wait and get some feedback from them before making a determination on these plans. 8. "Form A" plans Moothart - Willow Street The applicants of this "Form A" plan are Gerald G. and Patricia Moothart. The "Form A" plan consists of a parcel of land on the northerly side of Willow Street bounded northerly by The Borderick Corporation; easterly by Monnett; southerly by Willow Street and westerly by Willis. The reason this plan does not constitute a subdivision is because Lot A conforms to Zoning, adn Lot B has variance granted for insufficient frontage. The check- list is complete. Planning Director Mannarino stated that this "Form A' plan has already been signed by the Board, but the applicants have added a water main easement for the Town. Motion: To sign the "Form A" plan for Willow Street. (Doucette - Bachman - All in favor) Ings - East Street The applicant of this "Form A" plan is Frank G. Ings. This "Form A" plan consists of a parcel of land on the southerly side of East Street bounded easterly by Vasilakos and Petricelli; southerly and westerly by Ings and northerly by East Street. The reason this plan does not constitute a sub- division is because the lot has sufficient area and frontage as per zoning. The checklist is complete. Motion: To sign the "Form A" plan for East Street. (Genatossio - Boldrighini - All in favor) 9. Mansfield Manor Es The Board recieved a request for an extension from Ralph Maloon for three weeks for a decision ont his subdivision. The Board stated that this will have to be taken up next week and the applicant should submit this request because the en- gineer doesn't have the authority to do so. 10. Site Plan - Madan This site plan is for an oil storage facility off of Warren Avenue and Winthrop Street. Mr. Bill Madan is the applicant of the proposal. Planning Director Mannarino stated that he is still waiting for the department head comments on this plan. The frontage for this site is on Winthrop Street and Warren Avenue, there is an access way of 24 feet, there is a parking lot in the back of the building, there is a loading area with three oil tanks, there will be a fence along the perimeter of the property and there will also be a five foot high berm to prevent noise and visual problems. Planning Director Mannarino stated that no public hearing is needed on this proposal because it is an accepted use in the industrial zone. Planning Board's Minutes June 26, 1985 Page 5 11. Site Plan - Forbes Boulevard Planning Director Mannarino stated that a variance was applied for on this parcel for a parking lot in the Residence A Zone because part of this parcel is Industrial and part of it is Residence A; but this variance was denied. The building is still the same dimensions, but the applicants have redesigned the plan so that the entire parking lot is in the industrial zone. There was discussion from the Board as to the 60% maximum coverage in the industrial zone which is stated in the Zoning Bylaw - whether that refers to just the building or the buildng and the parking. Chairman Brugliera stated that he believes the Board has to consider the whole parcel of land, no matter if it is not all zoned the same when discussing the amount of coverage on the lot. Planner Genatossio stated that if this plan is approved the Board should put a clarification on the plan regarding the lot coverage. 12. Austin Farms Definitive Subdivis The Board received a request for an extension for thirty (30) days for the Planning Board decision on the Austin Farms Definitive Subdivision plan. Motion: To accept the extension request for thirty (30) days until July 29, 1985. (Genatossio - Doucette - All in favor) 13. Maplewood Estates Phase II Preliminary Subdivision Plan The Board received a request for an extension of thirty (30) days for the Planning Board's decision on the Maplewood Estates Phase II Preliminary Sub- division plan. Motion: To accept the extension request for thirty (30) days until July 23, 1985. (Genatossio - Bachman - All in favor) 14. Maplewood Estates - Langley and Hartford Road The Planning Board received a letter from John T. Mahoney, III, Attorney at Law for Maple Street Mansfield Realty Trust, stating that he would like to schedule a meeting with the Planning Board to discuss a reduction of approx- imately 90% of the bond on the new road installed off Maple Street (Langley Drive and Hartford Road). The Board stated that the Planning Director has to have the road inspected and then will make his recommendation on how much of the bond will be released. Planning Director Mannarino stated that he will speak with Mr. Mahoney concerning this matter. 15. Variance Applications Doherty - School Street This variance request is for an addition to an existing single family dwelling at 102 School Street, said addition being an expansion of an existing non -conforming lot in a Residence A Zone. The applicant of this variance request is Joan M. Doherty. The present and proposed use of the premises will be a single family dwelling. The extent of the proposed alterations will be the addition of a 14 foot by 16 foot room. Planning Director Mannarino stated that this dwelling is already a non -conforming use and this would not make it any more non -con- forming. Motion: To send a favorable recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals based on the facts presented at its meeting. (Doucette - Bachman - All in favor) Planning Board's Minutes June 26, 1985 Page 6 Whitington - Church Street This variance request is to convert an existing two-family dwelling at 31-33 Church Street to a three-family dwelling, said use being non -conforming in a Residence B Zone. The applicant of this variance request is Jetta Whittington. The extent of the proposed alterations is the addition of a kitchen, the blocking off of the upstairs hallway and the adding on the ouside fire escape, the addition of new heat, wiring and plumbing. This property will serve as a three-family dwelling unit. The Board was concerned about the neighbros in this area and whether it would be a detrimental change to the area. Planner Boldrighini stated that there are multi -family dwelling units in this area now an he does not believe it will be detrimental to the surrounding neigh- borhood. Motion: To send a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals stating that the Board does not feel that the granting of this variance request would be a detriment to the surrounding neighborhood. (Doucette - Boldrighini - All in favor) DyTent - West Street This variance request is to construct an addition to an existing single family dwelling having existing frontage less than 100 feet, existing front yard less than 30 feet and existing square footage less than 15,000 square feet, all of which are non -conforming in a Residence A Zone. The applicant of this variance request is John R. Dyment, Jr. The extent of the proposed alterations will be the addition of a 14 foot by 19 foot family room which would be placed on the back of the house which would not make it any more non -conforming. Motion: To send a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals based on the facts presented at the Palnning Board's meeting. (Doucette - Bachman - All in favor) 16. Around the Table Planner Genatossio stated that she has a concern with all the pending subdivisions which are before the Board and the fact that Planning Director Mannarino is leaving. Planning Director Mannarino stated that he will be available on week- ends and weeknights to assist with the work and the Board should discuss this with the Town Manager. Planner Genatossio stated that she would like the Board to dis- cuss the possibility of hiring Planning Director Mannarino on a consulting basis and she would also like the position of Planning Director for the Town of Mansfield to be advertised immediately; the Town Manager should also be informed that the Planning Board would like to be involved in the interview process for the new Planning Director. Motion: To send a letter to the Town Manager stating that the Planning Board would like to hire Planning Director Mannarino on a consulting basis due to the tremendous of pending business before the Planning Board. (Genatossio - Doucette - All in favor) Motion: To send a letter to the Town Manager stating that the Planning Board has received Planning Director Mannarino's letter of resignation and they are very sorry to be losing him; and to also state in this letter that the Planning Board would like this position advertised immediately and would like to be involved in the interview process. (Genatossio - Boldrighini - All in favor) PJ,anning Board's Minutes June 26, 1985 Page 7 18. Public Discussion No comments at this time. 19. Date of Next Meeting is Tuesday, July 2, 1985, at 7:00 P.M. 20. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. L DATE