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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 08/14/1985Present: Chairman Bru Planners: Boldrighini, Planning Consultant Man 1. Meeting called to c 2. Motion: To have P1 (Boldrighi PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES AUGUST 14, 1985 , Acting Clerk Genatossio an and Flynn t 7:30 P.M. Genatossio be Acting Clerk. achman - All in favor) 3. Correspondence A'court order for the case of Molly Fram, Plaintiff, versus the Planning Board of Mansfield. A copy of the Planning Board's Agenda for August 14, 1985. A copy of the Planning Board's Pending Business list. A.letter from Edward Broderick, The Broderick Corporation, to Joseph Mannarino, Planning Consultant, regarding the road material list for the 'Camelot at MansfieldSubdivision. s' A'memorandum from Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, to the Mansfield Planning Board regarding the Westhaver Farms definitive subdivision plan. An extension request for the Green Acres definitive subdivision plan until September 9, 1985. A memorandum from Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, to the Manfield Planning Board regarding the site plan for Ronald Webster on Chauncy Street. A copy of the Planning Board's Minutes for August 7, 1985. A copy of the Zoning News for July, 1985.' A:copy of a letter from Joseph D Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield Planning Board, to Mr. Ronald Pike, Senior Vice President of the Attleborough Savings Bank, regarding the Riverside Drive Extension,' release for the satisfactory i' completion of the top coat pavement and sidewalks. A copy of:'a letter from Joseph D. brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield Planning Board, to Mr. Ronald Pike, Senior vice President of the Attleborough Savings Bank, regarding the release of money for the satisfactory completion of the top coat pavement, granite curbing and sidewalks at the Riverside Drive Subdivision. Planning Board's Minutes August 14, 1985 Page 2 A copy of a legal notice from the Town of Foxboro Planning Board. A hearing will be held on Thursday, August 29, 1985, at 8:00 P.M. A memorandum from Anthony D. Durbano, Chairman of the Conservation Commission, to the Board of Selectmen regarding Matthew Estates. A copy of a letter from Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield Planning Board, to Mr. Edward McQuaid, Chairman of the Finance Committee, regarding the advertising expense for the Planning Department to hire a new Planning Director. A copy of a letter from Ronald Doucette, Acting Chairman, to Mrs. Joan Cutillo, Acting Town Manager, regarding the Norfolk Street Extension which the Board would like the DPW Director to inspect for release of a bond. A copy of a letter from Ronald Doucette, Acting Chairman, to Mrs. Judith F. Scott Town Clerk, regarding the Planning Board's decision on "Hidden Estates" defini- tive subdivision plan. A copy of a letter from Ronald Doucette, Acting Chairman, to Mrs. Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding the Planning Board's decision on the "Golden Hill Homes" definitive subdivision plan. A copy of a letter from Ronald Doucette, Acting Chairman, to Mrs. Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding the Planning Board's decision on the "Highland Avenue Extension" definitive subdivision plan. A copy of a letter from Ronald Doucette, Acting Chairman, to Mrs. Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding the Planning Board's decision on the "Maplewood Estates Phase II" preliminary subdivision plan. Notices of hearings from the Mansfield Zoning Board of Appeals. The following hearings will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 1985: 7:45 P.M. - John F. Taylor, Jr. - for a lot on Thornton Road having less than 15,000 square feet, less than 100 feet frontage with a proposed structure having less than a 15 foot sideyard, less than a 30 foot front yard and less than a 40 foot rear yard which is non -conforming in a Residence A Zone. 8:00 P.M. - Winslow B. Schurman, Jr. - for a lot on Mill Street having less than 120 foot frontage, which is non -conforming in an Agricultural Zone. 8:15 P.M. - Peter and Mary Ann DeTrolio - for the installation of a propane gas dispensing station at 428 Elm Street, said installation being an expansion of an existing non -conforming use. 8:30 P.M. - Kenneth R. White - for a variance to place a single family dwelling on a lot containing less than 15,000 square feet with a proposed dwelling having less than 30 feet front yard and less than 40 feet rear yard, all of which are non -conforming in a Residence A Zone. 8:45 P.M. - John Todesco, Jr. - for a variance to construct an addition to an existing single fmaily dwelling at 12 Park Avenue, said addition being an ex- pansion of an existing single family dwelling at 12 Park Avenue, said addition being an expansion of an existing non -conforming lot in a Residence A Zone. Planning Board's Minutes August 14, 1985 Page 3 9:00 P.M. - William G. McGrane - for a variance to construct an addition to an existing single family dwelling at 796 Maple Street, said addition having a sideyard dimension less than 25 feet, which is non -conforming in an Agricultural Zone. Copies of the Statments of Facts from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The following decisions were made on the following applications: The Broderick Corporation - for an existing structure at 45 Riverside Drive Extension being less than 10 feet from a detached garage. This variance was granted. Lewis Gambale - for the construction of an addition to an existing single family dwelling at 255 Pratt Street, said addition having less than a 30 foot front yard. This variance was granted. John P. and Irene R. Hyde - for a variance to divide a parcel of land at 269 Franklin Street having less than 30,000 square feet and less than 120 foot frontage. This variance was denied. Gretchen Elliott - for a variance for a lot containing less than 15,000 square feet. This variance was denied. Jetta Whittington - for a variance to convert an existing two-family dwelling at 31-33 Church Street to a three family. This variance was denied. Joan M. Doherty - for a variance for the construction of 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. This variance was granted. Hatheway and Patterson Co., Inc. - for a variance for the construction of an addition to an existing structure at 15 County Street having less than 50 foot front yard and less than 20 foot sideyard. This variance was granted. John R. Dyment, Jr. - for a variance for the construction of an addition to an existing single family dwelling at 312 West Street, having existing frontage less than 100 feet, existing front yard less than 30 feet and existing square footage less than 15,000 square feet. A pamphlet to order the Handbook of Modern Construction Law. A copy of a pamphlet from the Urban Land Institute. 4. Minutes of August 7, 1985 Motion: To approve the Minutes of August 7, 1985. (Bachman - Flynn - All in favor) Planning Board's Minutes August 14, 1985 Page 4 5. Review revised site plan - Chauncy Street - Webster The Planning Board received a memorandum from Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, regarding this revised site plan and stated that his primary area of concern is the proposed relocation of the unnamed stream into the piped system from Chauncy Street to the back of the lot. Failure of this drain pipe will cause a backup of storm water across Chauncy Street. Ronald Webster, applicant, stated that this concern should have been brought up at the Conservation Commission meeting and not the Planning Board meeting; he also stated that he has talked to the Building Inspector and ws told that a fence is not needed on this property to serve as a buffer. The Planning Board informed him that according to the Bylaw a fence or plantings is required and that since the Planning Consultant has not had a chance to look at this site plan because the date of submission was August 13, 1985, the Board should hold the discussion on this plan until next week when the Planning Consultant will have had a chance to review the plan. Acting Clerk Genatossio stated that she believes it is a good idea to hold off on the discussion of this site plan because the Planning Board should also get the comments from the various department heads as to if they have any problems with the plan. Acting Clerk Genatossio and Planner Flynn also had a concern about the amount of lot coverage and how the lot coverage is determined - building and parking, or building only. Motion: To look into the issue of the lot coverage and make any changes that are needed to clarify this issue. (Genatossio - Flynn - All in favor) 6. Aldo Paglia - Granada Park The Planning Board sent Mr. Aldo Paglia a letter asking him to attend a Planning Board meeting to discuss the unfinished items at the Granada Park Subdivision. Mr. Paglia stated that the only items which have to be com- pleted, he believes, are the retaining wall, a section of the sidewalk and the lot bounds. Acting Clerk Genatossio stated that the best time to com- plete these items is now, before the winter. Motion: To send a letter to Mr. Aldo Paglia and request that the retaining wall, the lot bounds and the sidewalk be completed by November 1, 1985, so that this construction is in at least a full winter before the Town will even consider accepting the street. (Genatossio - Boldrighini - All in favor) 7. "Form A" plans Fram - Bird Road The applicant of this "Form A" plan is Ralph Fram. This "Form A" plan con- sists of property located on the westerly side of Bird Road, bounded on the south by land of Michael Pifalo and Jess Realty Trust, on the west by land of Home Developers, on the north by land of Joseph Donovan, Town of Fox - borough, Montaup Electric Company, Town of Foxborough, Town of Sharon and Edward A. Jerome. The reason this plan does not constitute a subdivision is because it is an existing lot on an existing way. The checklist is complete. Acting Clerk Genatossio had a concern about how the Fire Department and Police Department would get to these lot in case of an emergency because the whole road is not going to be paved. Planner Boldrighini stated that there is nothing that the Planning Board can do because this case has been to court and the judge has ruled on it. Motion: To sign the "Form A" plan for Bird Road. (Flynn - Boldrighini - All in favor) Planning Board's Minutes August 14, 1985 Page 5 Dustin - East Street The applicant of this "Form A" plan is George F. Dustin. This "Form A" plan consists of a piece of land, designated Lot A, on the southwesterly side of East Street bounded northwesterly by lands belonging to Dustin & Spier, northeasterly by East Street, southeasterly by the Town of Mansfield, and southwesterly by the Town of Mansfield; and a piece of land, designated Lot B and Lot C on the southwesterly side of East Street, bounded north- westerly by land belonging to the Town of Mansfield, northeasterly by East Street, southeasterly by land belonging to Hovey and southwesterly by land belonging to the Town of Mansfield. The reason this plan does not constitute a subdivision is because the lots have sufficient frontage on existing streets. The checklist is complete. Motion: To sign the "Form A" plan for East Street. (Genatossio - Boldrighini - All in favor) The Folkman Company - Shannon Lane The applicant of this "Form A" plan is The Folkman Company. This "Form A" plan consists of a parcel of land on the easterly end of Shannon Lane bounded northerly by The Folkman Company, easterly by Hallet, southerly by The Folkman Company and westerly by Shannon Lane. The reason this plan does not constitute a subdivision is because the lots have sufficient area and frontage as per zoning. Motion: To sign the "Form A" plan for Shannon Lane. (Boldrighini - Flynn - All in favor) 8. Discussion of Environmental Impact Statement Acting Clerk Genatossio stated that the Planning Board met on Saturday, August 10, 1985, to discuss this study and they decided at that meeting to send a letter to the developers asking them to endorse the Planning Board's decision to release the money to the consultant who performed this study. She stated that the Board also discussed the issue of water - all subdivisions within the area of study should not change the amount of runoff for that particular subdivision. The Board is satisfied with the study and believe that the consultant has finished his scope of work. 9. "Massapoag Estates" preliminary subdivision plan Paul Folkman, applicant, approached the Board and stated that he has sub- mitted another preliminary plan on Massapoag Estates and would like the Board to review this plan very briefly and decide which plan they would rather deal with, the original submission or the second submission. The Planning Board stated that the Planning Consultant has not had a chance to review this plan yet as it had just been submitted on August 12, 1985; Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, stated that the Board should go through the checklist to make sure that it is complete, and if it is not the plan should be returned to the applicant stating that it has not been properly submitted. The Board reviewed the checklist, and with the exception of a few minor items, it is complete. Mr. Folkman stated that something has to be done with the original plan. Motion: To deny "Massapoag Estates" preliminary subdivision plan dated January, 2, 1985, due to the fact that the applicant has submitted a new set of plans. (Genatossio - Boldrighini - All in favor) Planning Board's Minutes August 14, 1985 Page 6 Mr. Folkman stated that there is still a lot of survey work to be done on on this site and he wants to work with the Board and get their input into this plan once he has a definite design after the surveying is done. There was discussion regarding whether Mr. Folkman should wait until all the work is done before getting the Planning Board involved. Planning Consultant Mannarino stated that when the plan is done in this manner there is a better working environment and he doesn't believe that there will be any major changes with the plan even after the work is done. Planner Boldrighini stated that he would like this plan to be brought up again after Mr. Folkman receives his data and after the Planning Board receives the Department Head comments. 10. "Green Acres" definitive subdivision The Planning Board received a request for an extension of fourteen (14) days for the decision on this subdivision. Planning Consultant Mannarino stated that no comments have been received as yet from the applicant. Motion: To accept the extension request of fourteen (14) days until September 9, 1985. (Flynn - Boldrighini - All in favor) 11. "Westhaver Farms" definitive subdivision Acting Clerk Genatossio read the memorandum from the DPW Director stating that he suggests that this subdivision be approved; he also stated that the pavement width should be reduced to 25 feet and the sidewalks should be waived surrounding Lots 21 and 29 and should be placed from Franklin Street to Winter Street, as was done on Highland Avenue. There was some discussion from the Board as to waiving the pavement width and the side- walks. Bill Vernon, Franklin Street, approached the Board and stated that the citizens on Franklin Street are concerned about the public safety on this street because there are no sidewalks and it would be appreciated if the Board would consider the placing of sidewalks on this street. Mr. Folkman stated that he has no problems with either of these requests if it is what the Board wishes, but if the Board wishes the applicant to place sidewalks on Franklin Street, it will have to be with the stipulation that these sidewalks will not have to be constructed until the subdivision is started which may not be for a few years. There was concern from the Board that construction will not start within the two-year period which is stated in the regulations; and if it is not started within the next two years, Mr. Folkman may have to come back to the Planning Board to make sure that the plan still conforms to the regulations which are in effect at that time. Motion: To approve the subdivision plan for "Westhaver Farms" including the waiver for the roadway pavement width of 25 feet due to the fact that this subdivision is within the Aquifer Protection Dis- trict. (Boldrighini - Flynn - RESCINDED) Planner Bachman felt that the Board should not start granting waivers, they should follow the Subdivision Regulations and approve/disapprove the plan F on that basis. Chairman Brugliera stated that if the Subdivision Regulations are revised and construction has not started at that time, Mr. Folkman can come to the Planning Board for a waiver of the pavement width. Motion: To approve the subdivision plan for "Westhaver Farms" as it has been submitted to the Planning Board. (Boldrighini - Flynn - Bachman - Brugliera) Planning Board's Minutes August 14, 1985 Page 7 12. "Fuller Estates" definitve subdivision plan Planning Consultant Mannarino stated that the applicant has chosen to increase his bond estimate to encompass the rock which was found in the cul-de-sac. All the comments from the department heads concerning this plan have been incorpor- ated on the plan and there appears to be no further problems with the plan. Motion: To approve the subdivision plan for "Fuller Estates" as it has been submitted to the Planning Board. (Flynn - Boldrighini - Brugliera - Bachman) 13. "Hidden Estates" definitive subdivision Plan The Planning Board denied this definitive subdivision plan on Wednesday, August 7, 1985, but the applicant has addressed all the comments for why the plan was denied and he is now resubmitting it to the Board. Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, and Joseph Mannarino, Planning Consultant, have not had a chance to review these plans. Michael Trowbridge, Engineer of the plan, stated that the Board should take this plan up next week rather than at this meeting so that Mr. Zeneski and Mr. Mannarino have a chance to review the plans. 14. Camelot at Mansfield - Road Material List The Planning Board received a letter from Mr. Edward Broderick, The Broderick Corporation, asking for a calculation for the bonding for the first 650 feet of Lancelot Lane in Camelot at Mansfield. There was a concern from the Board as to whether Mr. Broderick has to come back to the Planning Board because this plan was approved such a long time ago. Planning Consultant Mannarino stated that after this plan has gone to the Conservation Commission, the Board will have to determine what steps to take from that point. The Planning Board felt that a bond estimate should not be calculated until the Conservation Commission finishes with this plan and it comes back to the Board. Motion: To send a letter to Mr. Edward Broderick stating that the Planning Board will not calculate a bond estimate until the plan is submitted to the Board for review after the Conservation Commission approves the changes. (Genatossio - Boldrighini - All in favor) 15. Court Order - Fram - Bird Road Motion: To send a letter to Jack Dwyer, Town Counsel, asking for an explanation of this court order. (Genatossio - Flynn - All in favor) 16. Around the Table Planner Boldrighini stated that the Planning Board should get the letter which Anthony Fiore drafted on Foxboro Terminals to Jack Dwyer, Town Counsel, as soon as possible so that Mr. Dwyer can come into the Planning Board's next meeting. Also state in this letter that the Planning Board would like Mr. Dwyer to respond immediately to these concerns. Motion: To amend this letter to state that the Planning Board requests that Mr. Dwyer attend the next meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 1985, to discuss this matter. If Mr. Dwyer does not have the time to review the regulations on this matter, he can postpone attending the Board's meeting until Wednesday, August 28, 1985. (Genatossio - Flynn - All in favor) Planning Board's Minutes August 14, 1985 Page 8 Planner Boldrighini asked what was happening with the position of Planning Director. Chairman Brugliera stated that three applicants have been chosen to come in for interviews; these interviews will be held on Saturday, August 24, 1985. Joseph Mannarino, Chairman Brugliera, Joan Cutillo - Acting Town Manager, and Joseph Zeneski - DPW Director, will be conducting the interviews. Planner Flynn stated that she would like another member of the Planning Board to be included in these interviews. Planning Consultant Mannarino stated that there should not be that many people conducting the interviews and he believes that the four which are conducting interviews will be adequate. He also stated that he would like a list of questions to ask the applicants at the interviews and that this list should be obtained from the Town Manager. Planner Flynn stated that she would like Foxboro Terminals to be on the Agenda next week to discuss the covenants on Ryan & Elliott. Planner Bachman stated that he does not believe the Board should have to be going through the checklist at the meetings, he believes these lists should be done before the plan comes to the Board and if the list is not done, the discussion of the plan should be held off for another week. Acting Clerk Genatossio stated that since there is no Planning Director at the moment, the Board will have to review it, so that if there are any problems with the plan the Board will know before the deadline is near and extensions have to be granted. Acting Clerk Genatossio stated that she would like to have the Board do a site walk on Massapoag Estates. Planner Boldrighini stated that the Board should wait on walking this site until Mr. Folkman receives his further information and submits it to the Board. Chairman Brugliera asked what the deadline date for the completion of Cabot Pond was, according to the letter the Board sent the Applicant. Planning Consultant Mannarino stated that the deadline is October because the applicant stated that he was going to begin work in August and end in the middle of September. Chairman Brugliera would like this put on the agenda for next week and would like the letter to be taken out of the files to verify the deadline. Acting Clerk Genatossio asked if all the items at Fairfield Park were completed. Planning Consultant Mannarino stated that he doesn't believe all the items are complete and that the Board should send the applicant a letter stating the the Board would like all items completed by a certain date. Motion: To send a letter to Mr. Ronald Bonvie, applicant, stating that the Planning Board would like all the items that are not completed at Fairfield Park completed by at least October 1, 1985, all the items should be outlined in this letter. (Genatossio - Boldrighini - All in favor) Chairman Brugliera stated that he would like the Pending Business and the Agenda to include all the members which were present at the public hearing for these subdivisions so that the Board knows who can vote on the plans. 17. Public Discussion Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, stated that he has inspected both Norfolk Street Extension and Maplewood Estates and he will be getting memorandums to the Board on both these bonds for the money that should be released. He also stated that he would like the Board to start working on the Subdivision Regulations again so that a public hearing can be held on these changes. The Subdivision Regulations will be placed on the agenda next week for discussion to summarize the changes. ,Planning Board's Minutes August 14, 1985 Page 9 18. Date of Next Meeting is August 21, 1985, at 7:30 P.M. 19. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. CLER DATE