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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 07/31/1985PLANNING BOARD'S AGENDA JULY 31, 1985 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Clerk's Report a. Correspondence b. Minutes of July 10, July 17 and July 24, 1985 3. Attorney James Perkoski 4. Public Hearings: o 8:00 P.M. - "Highland Avenue Extension" definitive subdivision plan 0 8:30 P.M. - "Hidden Estates" definitive subdivision plan 0 9:00 P.M. - "Green Acres" definitive subdivision plan 5. Review the following pending subdivision plans: o "Golden Hill Homes" definitive subdivision plan - off Franklin Street (deadline August 15, 1985) o "Vankoert Farms" definitive subdivision plan - off Franklin Street (deadline August 4, 1985) o "Maplewood Estates Phase II" preliminary subdivision plan - off Maple Street (deadline August 4, 1985) 6. Reduction of Performance Guarantees: o "Maplewood Estates I" subdivision o "Riverside Drive" subdivision 7. Status Report on Canoe River Estates Subdivision off Ware Street 8. "Form A" plans 9. Around the Table 10. Public Discussion 11. Date of Next Meeting 12. Adjournment PENDING BUSINESS Subdivisions (deadline on Planning Board decisions) o "Vankoert Farms" - August 4, 1985 o "Maplewood Estates Phase II" - August 5, 1985 o "Golden Hill Homes" August 15, 1985 o "Highland Avenue Extension" - August 19, 1985 o "Hidden Estates" - August 19, 1985 o "Massapoag Estates" - August 23, 1985 o "Green Acres" - August 26, 1985 o "Westhaver Farms" - September 1, 1985 o "Fuller Estates" - September 1, 1985 o "Austin Farms" - September 1, 1985 Other Business o Foxboro Terminals - Special Permit - October 8, 1985 PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES JULY 31, 1985 Present: Chairman Brugliera, Clerk Doucette Planners: Genatossio, Flynn, Boldrighini, Bachman and Fiore* 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Clerk's R2port Correspondence A copy of the Planning Board's Agenda for July 31, 1985. A copy of the Planning Board's Pending Business list. A letter from Philip R. and Deborah L. Graham, 570 Maple Street, to the Mansfield Planning Board concerning their support for the "Green Acres" definitive subdivision plan and the culvert which exists in this area. A letter from David E. Grant, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, to the Mansfield Planning Board requesting a reduction of the outstanding bond in the amount of $337,000 for the Norfolk Street Extension. A letter from John T. Mahoney, III, Attorney for Maple Street Mansfield Realty Trust, to the Mansfield Planning Board, requesting a reduction in the bond for Langley Drive and Hartford Road. A letter from Joseph S. Mannarino, Planning Consultant, to Joseph D. Brug- liera, Chalrman of the Mansfield Planning Board, regarding the critique of the Fay, Spofford & Thorndike Inc., EIS supplement. A copy of the "Agreement for Planning Services" for the planning services of Joseph S. Mannarino, Consultant, and the Mansfield Planning Board; a copy of Mr. Mannarino's hours for the week of July 21, 1985, is attached. A copy of a letter from Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield Planning Board, to Mr. Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings, regarding the site plan for a parking facility on West Street, applicant is the Zayre Corporation. 3 A copy of a letter from Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield Planning Board, to Mrs. Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding the Board's decision on Mansfield Manor Estates definitive subdivision plan. A copy of a letter from Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield Planning Board, to Mrs. Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding the Board's decision on Fox Street definitive subdivision plan. Planning Board's Minutes July 31, 1985 Page 2 .. A copy of a legal notice from the Town of Foxboro Planning Board. A hearing will be held on August 15, 1985, at 7:45 P.M. A copy of a legal notice from the Town of Foxboro Planning Board. A hearing will be held on August 15, 1985, at 8:00 P.M. A letter from the Massachusetts Association of Planning Directors concerning the 1985-1986 program year. A 1985 catalog of Environment and Safety Information Services from the Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. A pamphlet from the R. S. Means Company, Inc., concerning the 1985 schedule of Means Construction Seminars. A notice from the American Planning Association stating that the official dues are now requested. An interept questionnaire from the Massachusetts Federation of Planning Boards. A memorandum from the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District regarding the projects eligible for EDA funding. A memorandum from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of En- vironmental Affairs, Division of Conservation Services regarding the Urban Self -Help Regulations, Chapter 933, Acts of 1977. A copy of the July, 1985, "Community Development Townscape". Notices of Hearings from the Town of Mansfield Zoning Board of Appeals. The following hearings will be held on August 20, 1985: 7:45 P.M. - Richard Seskevich for a Special Permit to construct an addition at 165 South Main Street, said addition being an expansion of a pre-existing non- conforming lot in a Residence B Zone. 8:00 E.M. -Ronald Nelson for a Special Permit to construct an addition to an existing single family dwelling at 15 Branch Street, said addition being an expansion of a pre-existing non -conforming structure on a non -conforming lot in a Residence B Zone. 8.15 P.M. - Roberta<& JaniceLeppke for a variance for the construction of an addition to an existing single family dwelling at 62 Tanya Drive, said addition having less than a 25 foot sideyard which is non -conforming in an Agricultural Zone. 8:30 P.M. - Charles E. Mueller for a variance for a lot on Mill Street having less than 120 foot frontage, and to construct a house with less than 25 foot sideyards, both of which are non -conforming in an Agricultural Zone. 8:45 P.M. - Sun Refining & Marketing for a variance for a lot on Copeland Drive, owned by James and Jean Dunleavey, with a proposed structure having less than 25 foot front yards, which are non -conforming in a General Business Zone. 9:00 P.M. - Howard H. & Elsie M. Amidon for a variance to divide a lot at 140 South Main Street, to create two substandard lots which will be non -conforming in both Residence A and Residence B Zones. Planning Board's Minutes July 31, 1985 Page 3 9:15 P.M. - Peter G. and Jodelle G. Blaestra for a Special Permit to construct an addition to an existing single family dwelling at 3 Swett Street, said structure having existing frontage less than 30 feet, which is non -conforming in a Residence C Zone. 9:30 P.M. - Raymond & Alix Giannini for a variance for a lot at One Granada Circle, owned by Kenneth & Diane Habich, said lot having an existing structure with a sideyard less than 15 feet which is non -conforming in a Residence A Zone. A copy of the Planning Board's Minutes for July 10, 1985. A copy of the Planning Board's Minutes for July 17, 1985. A copy of the Planning Board's Minutes for July 24, 1985. A letter from Joseph S. Mannarino, Planning Consultant, to Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield Planning Board, regarding the review of "Green Acres" definitive subdivision plan. A letter from Joseph S. Mannarino, Planning Consultant, to Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield Planning Board, regarding the review of "Hidden Estates" definitive subdivision plan. A letter from Joseph S. Mannarino, Planning Consultant, to Joseph D. Brugliera Chairman of the Mansfield Planning Board, regarding the review of "Highland Avenue Extension" definitive subdivision. A memorandum from Edward A. Sliney, Jr., Fire Chief, to the Mansfield Planning Board regarding the subdivision review of Highland Avenue. A memorandum from Edward A. Sliney, Jr., Fire Chief, to the Mansfield Planning Board regarding the subdivision review of Green Acres. A memorandum from Edward A. Sliney, Jr., Fire Chief, to the Mansfield Planning Board regarding the subdivision review of Hidden Estates. 3. Planning Board's Minutes Minutes of July 10, 1985 Motion: To approve the Minutes of July 10, 1985. (Flynn - Genatossio - All in favor) Minutes of July 17, 1985 Motion: To approve the Minutes of July 17, 1985, as amended. (Genatossio - Flynn - All in favor) Planner Genatossio noted that on Page 4, under Around the Table, it should be clarified that the letter which was sent to Mrs. Almquist is to thank her for informing the Board on the existing conditions at the Canoe River Subdivision. r Minutes of July 24, 1985 Motion: To approve the Minutes of July 24, 1985. (Flynn - Boldrighini - All in favor) Planning Board's Minutes July 31, 1985 Page 4 4. Attorney James Perkoski - Discussion on Wedgewood Estates *Chairman Brugliera left the meeting before this discussion began. Clerk Doucette to be Temporary Chairman. Motion: Planner Boldrighini to be Temporary Clerk. (Genatossio - Flynn - All in favor) Attorney James Perkoski approached the Board and stated that his client, Joseph Brugliera - developer of Wedgewood Estates, requests a one-year exten- sion to complete the installation of the drainage system of Essex and Ware Streets in Wedgewood Estates. A condition of the three -party letter of agree- ment among the Bank, Developer and Planning Board was that this drainage con- struction be completed by August 1, 1985. Mr. Perkoski informed the Board that the reason the work has not been completed is because of lengthy negotiations in which Mr. Brugliera has attempted to purchase an adjacent parcel of land to fac- ilitate the drainage of the entire subdivision, but an agreement was not able to be met; Mr. Brugliera has also sought a contractor to perform this work, but due to the tremendous increase in the construction business, he has been unable to obtain a commitment for a definite completion date. Mr. Perkoski feels that if the Board is to grant this one-year extension, the work will be completed by the extension deadline. The Board had concerns regarding the winter months, if an extension is granted and the work is not done by winter, it will have to wait until the spring; Temporary Clerk Boldrighini stated that the Board should f give Mr. Brugliera an extension on this drainage work until September 15, 1985, so that if the work is not started at that time, the Town can take the money from the bond and have the work completed. The Board and Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, had no problem with this suggestion because it would meet the intent of the matter. Motion: To extend the deadline for the drainage system until September 15, 1985, and at that time the Board will review the work that has been completed and decide where to go from that point. (Boldrighini - Genatossio - All in favor) *Chairman Brugliera re-entered the meeting after this discussion ended. *Temporary Chairman to Clerk. *Temporary Clerk to be Planner. 5. 8:09 P.M. - "Highland Avenue Extension" definitive subdivision plan The public hearing for "Highland Avenue Extension" definitive subdivision plan began at 8:09 P.M. The hearing was closed at 8:43 P.M. A copy of the transcript is available in the Planning Department's office. Motion: To waive the sidewalks on the inside portion of this roadway, which would encircle Lots 11 and 12, as per the Planning Consultant's recommendation in his letter dated July 30, 1985, in exchange for sidewalks being constructed on Highland Avenue. (Boldrighini - Genatossio - Brugliera - Doucette - Flynn) (Bachman opposed to this motion) i 6. 8:43 P.M. - "Hidden Estates" definitive subdivision plan *Planner Fiore entered the meeting before this hearing began. The public hearing for "Hidden Estates" definitive subdivision plan began at 8:43 P.M. The hearing was closed at 9:02 P.M. A copy of the transcript is available in the Planning Department office. Planning Board's Minutes July 31, 1985 Page 5 There was discussion from the Board as to the deadline of this subdivision plan and they felt that an extension would be needed from the applicant. Motion: To send a letter to the applicant stating that thedeadline for this subdivision plan is August 19, 1985, and in order that the Board will not have to make approval/disapproval on this plan at their next meeting, the Board recommends that the applicant request an extension of time on this decision so that all the changes can be incorporated onto the plan. (Genatossio - Bachman - All in favor) 7. 9:10 P.M. "Green Acres" definitive subdivision plan The public hearing for "Green Acres" definitive subdivision plan began at 9:10 P.M. The hearing wasclosed at 9:37 P.M. A copy of the transcript is available in the Planning Department's office. 8. "Golden Hill Homes" definitive subdivision plan Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, stated that he is still waiting for the modifications to the drainage, but has not received anything as yet. The Board felt that they could not make a determination on this plan without this information; the deadline for the decision on this subdivision plan is August 15, 1985, so the Board will need an extension from the applicant. Motion: To send a letter to the applicant stating that the Board feels that ` the applicant should request an extension of time for the decision on this subdivision plan. (Genatossio Doucette - WITHDRAWN) Planner Bachman stated that he does not believe it is necessary for the Board to have to write letters to all these applicants informing them that an extension is necessary, the Board should just deal with the amount of time they have even if they should have to turn the plan down. Motion: To turn down the "Golden Hill Homes" definitive subdivision plan for lack of information, specifically the questions that were addressed to the applicant at last week's meeting for which the Board has received no answers. (Flynn - Genatossio - WITHDRAWN) Michael Trowbridge, Engineer of this plan, stated that the reason these questions have not been answered as yet is because he was told by the Planning Consultant that "Golden 1 Homes" would not be on the Agenda for the meeting this week' however; he will be submitting this information to the Board by their next meeting. Motion: To meet on Wednesday, August 7, 1985, at 7:30 P.M. to discuss this plan and other Planning Board business. (Boldrighini - Fiore - Brugliera - Flynn - Genatossio - Bachman) (Doucette opposed to this motion) 9\ "Vankoert Farms" definitive subdivision plan James Dunn, Dunn Engineering, submitted revised plans to the Board which incor- porated the comments from Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, and Joseph Mannarino, Planning Consultant. All the comments from the DPW Director, the Planning Con- sultant, the Fire Chief and the Electric Light Department Director are incorporated on the plan. The applicants are asking for a waiver on the roadway - they are proposing that the pavement width be 25 feet instead of the 30 foot regulation due to the fact that this property is located in close proximity to the Kate S"rine Well. Karen Galanti, 329 Franklin Street, expressed her concerns over Planning Board's Minutes July 31, 1985 Page 6 the Environmental Impact Statement being very vague and she felt that a lot of the questions which should have been answered were not, she feels that if this subdivision is approved, it will have a negative impact on the Town water. William Needham, 260 Franklin Street, stated that he is concerned about the water quality and that if this subdivision is approved, it will set a precedence for the other subdivisions which were also included in the study. Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, stated that he feels very comfortable with the results of the Environmental Impact Study, he believes that all the questions have been answered and does not believe that this subdivision will negatively affect the water qual- ity. The members of the Board explained to Ms. Galanti and Mr. Needham that there are certain procedures which the Board must follow and the plans must conform to the Subdivision Regulations in order for approval; if they do not conform, the plans will not be approved, and these plans conform. Motion: To approve the plans for the "Vankoert Farms" definitive subdivision including the waiver for the 25 foot roadway pavement due to the fact that this subdivision is within the Aquifer Protection District. (Flynn - Doucette - Genatossio - Brugliera) (Boldrighini - Bachman - Fiore were not present at the public hearing so they could not vote on this plan.) 10. "Maplewood Estates Phase II" preliminary subdivision plan \ Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, stated that he has talked with the engineer of this plan concerning the further information that was needed on this plan regarding the drainage calculations, but the engineer has not gotten back to him. The deadline for this decision is August 5, 1985, so the Board must vote on this plan tonight because no extension request has been received and the Board will not be meeting before the deadline. Motion: To deny the "Maplewood Estates Phase II" preliminary subdivision plan due to the lack of information. (Doucette - Flynn - All in favor) 11. Reduction of Performance Guarantees Maplewood Estates I subdivision The Board received a letter from John T. Mahoney, III, Attorney at Law for Maple Street Mansfield Realty Trust, requesting a bond reduction for the roadway of approxiiQately 90% for Langley and Hartford Road. Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, has inspected this property and recommends that no money be released on this pro- perty due to drainage problems. Motion: To send a letter to the applicant stating that the Board is not releasing any money on this subdivision until the DPW Director informs the Board that the roadway has been constructed according to the Subdivision Regulations. (Doucette - Boldrighini - All in favor) Riverside Drive subdivision The Board received a letter from Edward J. Broderick, President of the Broderick Corporation, requesting the release of bond money for the curbing and pavement at the Riverside Drive Extension project. Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, has inspected the property and recommends that the appropriate amount be released from the performance guarantee for these items. The Planning Board will have \to figure out the calculations for this project and will vote on this next week. Joseph Zeneski will write a letter to the Planning Board verifying the amount which is to be released before writing a letter to the bank. Motion: To release money from the performance guarantee subject to Joseph Zeneski's Planning Board's Minutes July 31, 1985 Page 7 verification. (Flynn - Boldrighini - All in favor) 12. Status Report on Canoe River Estates Subdivision off Ware Street \ The Planning Board received a memorandum from Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, stating that an inspection of the Canoe River Estates was made almost two (2) years ago and that the problems brought to the Planning Board's attention by Mrs. Kathy Almquist were in existence at that time; a representative of Douglas King Builders was advised of the problems that needed correcting. Mr. Zeneski recommends that since no work has yet been accomplished, another inspection should be made with the builder's representative. Motion: To send a letter to Douglas King Builders informing them that the Planning Board still holds a bond for Canoe River Estates and there are still shortcomings in the property; the Planning Board would like a representative from this company to contact Joseph Zeneski, - DPW Director, to arrange a date for the Canoe River Estates to be inspected. (Boldrighini - Flynn - All in favor) 13. "Form A" plans Webb - Fruit Street - 6 lots The applicant of this "Form A" plan is Doris L. webb. This "Form A" plan con- sists of property located .on the southerly side of Fruit Street, bounded northerly by Fruit Street, easterly by Andrews and the Town of Mansfield, southerly and westerly by the Town of Mansfield. The reason this plan does not constitute a subdivision is because lots 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 have frontage on an existing street and conform to the Town of Mansfield Zoning Bylaw and Lot 8 is not to be con- strued as a building lot. The checklist is complete. Motion: To sign the "Form A" plan for Fruit Street. (Flynn - Boldrighini- All in favor) Mugford - Pratt Street - 2 lots The applicant of this "Form A" plan is Harry A. Mugford, Et Al. This "Form A" plan consists of property located on the easterly side of Pratt Street at East Street, bounded northerly by LeFaivre, easterly by the Town of Mansfield and westerly by Pratt Street. The reason this plan does not constitute a subdivision is because the lots front on an existing street and conform to the Mansfield Zoning Bylaw. The checklist is complete. Motion: To sign the "Form A" plan for Pratt Street. (Doucette - Boldrighini - All in favor) 14. Around the Table Planner Genatossio stated that there is an advertisement in either the Mansfield News or the Sun Chronicle which states that houses are for sale at "Westview Woods" and she wanted to know if he could legally do that since there is no sub- division because it was rejected. The Planning Board members informed her that if he wants to advertise lots for sale on this property, there is nothing legally wrong because it is his property. Chairman Brugliera stated that the Planning Board has received approximately 20 applications for the position of Planning Director and he would like the Board Planning Board's Minutes July 31, 1985 Page 8 members to review these applications and pick three (3) choices and then the Board can recommend their top choices to the Town Manager. Chairman Brugliera also stated that he was contacted by the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen regarding the motion made last week making Joseph Zeneski the Planning Board's Agent. The Selectmen feel that if Mr. Zeneski was to be the Planning Board's Agent, there would be a conflict of interest because Mr. Zeneski wants to be compensated for his work. The Selectmen would like the Planning Board to reconsider this vote. Motion: To reconsider the vote to make Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, the Planning Board's Agent. (Flynn - Doucette - Genatossio - Brugliera - Bachman - Fiore) (Boldrighini opposed to this motion.) Chairman Brugliera stated that when the Planning Board receives a request for an inspection ontheroadways, the Board will have to take a vote on the re- quest and send a letter to the DPW Director to inspect the work. Motion: When the Planning Bopard receives a request for an inspection on the roadway work, they will take a vote on it and send a letter to the DPW Director requesting him to inspect the work. (Boldrighini - Fiore - All in favor) 15. Public Discussion A women stated that she would like to know when Granada Circle and Evans Circle are going to become approved streets; she stated that the work is not done on these streets and she would like to know how long the Board waits before taking the bond money and doing the work themselves. Chairman Brugliera stated that the Board prefers to have the developer finish the work, but there is no set amount of time that the Board waits before having the work completed, it is the Board's decision. Motion: To send a letter to Mr. Al Paglia requesting him to attend a Planning Board meeting within the next two (2) weeks to discuss the unfinished items at the Granada Park subdivision. (Flynn - Doucette - All in favor) Kelli Spedden, 12 Granada Circle, and Richard Bliss, 85 Oakland Street, stated that they are concerned with Foxboro Terminals which the paper stated would be on the Planning Board's Agenda this week, but it is not. The Planning Board stated that Foxboro Terminals is still pending business in front of the Planning Board and they can call the Planning Department on Monday to see if it will be on the agenda for the Wednesday night meeting. Ms. Speeden asked the Board if all the meetings in which Foxboro Terminals is discussed can be taped. Planner Genatossio stated that she does not believe the Board should have to tape all these meetings, but anyone can tape these meetings as long as they inform the Board beforehand. 16. Date of Next Meeting is Wednesday, August 7, 1985, at 7:30 P.M. 17. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.M. CLERK DATE