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AGENDA
AUGUST 28, 1985
1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M.
2. Clerk's Report
a. Correspondence
b. Minutes of August 21, 1985
3. Review commercial site plan - D'Angelo's - Chauncy Street
4. Review "Green Acres" definitive subdivision plan - Maple Street
(voting members - Brugliera, Doucette, Genatossio, Flynn, Boldrighini,
Bachman and Fiore)
5. Review covenant for "Vankoert Farms" subdivision plan - Franklin Street
(voting members - Brugliera, Doucette, Flynn and Genatossio)
6. Review covenant for "Mansfield Manor Estates" subdivision plan - Fruit Street
(voting members - Brugliera, Genatossio, Flynn, Bachman, Boldrighini and Fiore)
7. "Form A" plans
8. Review six (6) variance applications
9. Review a new subdivision plan off Fruit Street - Hallett Crossing
10. Around the Table
11. Public Discussion
12. Date of Next Meeting
13. Work Session - Subdivision Regulations
14. Adjournment
PENDING BUSINESS
Subdivisions (deadline on Planning Board decisions)
o "Austin Farms" - September 1, 1985 - voting members:
(Brugliera, Doucette, Genatossio, Flynn, Bachman and Fiore)
o "Green Acres" - September 9, 1985 - voting members:
(Brugliera, Doucette, Genatossio, Flynn, Boldrighini, Bachman and Fiore)
o "Massapoag Estates" - October 12, 1985
Other Business
o Foxboro Terminals - Special Permit - October 8, 1985
PLANNING BOARD'S
MINUTES
AUGUST 28, 1985
Present: Chairman Brugliera, Clerk Doucette
Planners: Flynn*, Fiore*, Genatossio and Bachman
Planning Consultant Mannarino
1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M.
2. Correspondence
*Planner Fiore entered during correspondence.
A letter from Planning Consultant Mannarino to Mr. Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman
of the Mansfield Planning Board, regarding the review of the revised "Green Acres"
definitive subdivision plan.
A memorandum from Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, to the Mansfield Planning Board
regarding the review of Green Acres definitive subdivision plan.
A request for an extension of the time for the Planning Board to act on the Austin
Farms definitive subdivision plan until October 1, 1985.
A letter from Joseph S. Mannarino, Planning Consultant, to Mr. Joseph D. Brugliera,
Chairman of the Mansfield Planning Board, regarding his planning consultation
hourly breakdown for the week of August 21, 185.
A letter from Joseph S. Mannarino, Planning Consultant, to Mr. Joseph D. Brugliera,
Chairman of the Mansfield Planning Board, regarding his planning consultation
hourly breakdown for the week of August 11, 1985.
A letter from the Easton Planning and Zoning Board to the Mansfield Planning Board
requesting a copy of the Environmental Impact Study.
A copy of the Planning Board's Agenda for August 28, 1985.
A copy of the Planning Board's Pending Business list.
A copy of the Planning Board's Minutes of August 21, 1985.
An invoice from Fay, Spofford & Thorndike, Inc. for the Environmental Impact Study
for proposed new developments in the Franklin/Maple/Winter Streets area.
A copy of a legal notice of hearing from the Town of Foxboro Planning Board. A
hearing will be held on Thursday, September 5, 1985, at 9:00 P.M.
Planning Board's Minutes
August 28, 1985
Page 2
A pamphlet from Harvard University Graduate School of Design concerning
evening courses for professional development for Fall, 1985.
A legal notice of hearing from the Town of Sharon Board of Appeals. A hearing
will be held on Thursday, September 5, 1985, at 8:00 P.M.
A copy of a legal notice of hearing from the Town of North Attleboro Planning
Board. A hearing will be held on Thursday, September 5, 1985, at 7:30 P.M.
A copy of a letter from Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield Planning
Board, to Mrs. Joan Cutillo, Acting Town Manager, regarding an inspection of West
Elm Estates subdivision for partial release of funds for a performance bond.
A copy of a letter from Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield Planning
Board, to Mrs. Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding the Planning Board's vote
on the "Massapoag Estates" preliminary 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 Planning Board's vote
on the "Westhaver Farms" 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 Planning Board's vote
on the "Fuller Estates" definitive 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, regarding the Planning
Board's recommendation on a site plan for an office building on Chauncy Street,
applicant Ronald Webster.
A copy of a letter from Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield Planning
Board, to Mrs. Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding the Planning Board's vote
on the "Hidden Estates" definitive subdivision plan.
A memorandum from Joan M. Cutillo, Acting Town Manager, to the Mansfield Planning
Board regarding complaints which have been received regarding the sidewalks at
Granada Circle.
Motion: To send a copy of this letter to Joan Cutillo, Acting Town Manager.
(Genatossio - Doucette - All in favor)
A copy of a letter from Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield Planning
Board, to Mr. Aldo Paglia regarding Granada Park Subdivision.
A copy of a letter from Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield Planning
Board, to Mr. Ronald Bonvie, The Bonwood Corporation, regarding the "Fairfield
Park" Housing Project.
A copy of a letter from Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield Planning
Board, to Mr. Allen Willis, Jr., and Mr. Robert E. Chavaree, regarding the Cabot
Pond restoration project; the Planning Board requested a work schedule which will
be followed in completing this project by October 31, 1985.
A copy of a memorandum from Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield Planning
-._...Board, to Joseph M. Zeneski, DPW Director, requesting a review of the "Green Acres"
definitive subdivision plan which has been revised.
Planning Board's Minutes
August 28, 1985
Page 3
(. A letter from Joseph S. Mannarino, Planning Consultant, to Mr. Joseph D.
Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield Planning Board, regarding the review of
a site plan for D'Angelo's Inc. on Chauncy Street.
A memorandum from Joseph M. Zeneski, DPW Director, to the Mansfield Planning
Board regarding the site plan review for D'Angelo's, Inc., on Chauncy Street.
A pamphlet from the Bristol Conservation District concerning the District Report
for Summer 1985.
A pamphlet from the American Institute of Certified Planners regarding a workshop
training service.
A copy of a notice of meeting from the Mansfield Conservation Commission regarding
the Ronald S. Bonvie Corporation for a request for a Determination of Applicability
for Lot 2A Windchime Drive.
A copy of a notice of meeting from the Mansfield Conservation Commission regarding
the application of James V. Vadala, Jr., for a determination of Applicability for
1264 East Street.
Copies of notices of hearings from the Mansfield Conservation Commission. The
following hearings will be held:
Ronald S. Bonvie Corporation - 3A Ware Street - Notice of Intent, August 22, 1985.
Golden Hill Homes, Inc. - Franklin Street - Notice of Intent, August 22, 1985.
Board of Selectmen Town of Foxborough - County Street Right-of-way at Rumford River -
August 19, 1985 - Notice of Intent.
Daniel Lenihan - 1801 West Street - Determination for Applicability - August 26, 1985.
The Folkman Company - Highland Avenue Extension - Notice of Intent - July 29, 1985.
Walmark Corporation - VanKoert Farms Subdivision - Notice of Intent - August 26, 1985.
A memorandum from the Conservation Commission to the Mansfield Planning Board
regarding Matthew Estates subdivision plan.
A memorandum from the Conservation Commission to the Mansfield Planning Board re-
garding the site plan review for a proposed retail and restaurant building on
Chauncy Street and for Massapoag Estates preliminary subdivision plan.
The Economic and Industrial Development News.
A copy of the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency Newsletter for August, 1985.
A course catalog for 1985-1986 for the Emergency Management Institute.
Variance applications on the following:
John F. Taylor - for a lot on Thornton Road being non -conforming in a Residence A
Zone.
Kenneth R. White - for a lot on Henry Street being non -conforming in a Residence A
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John Todesco, Jr - to construct an addition at 12 Park Avenue, being an expansion
of an existing non -conforming lot in a Residence A Zone.
William G. McGrane - to construct an addition to an existing single family at 796
Maple Street being non -conforming in an Agricultural Zone.
Peter & Mary Ann DeTrolio Jr. - for a Special Permit for the installation of a
propane gas dispensing station at 428 Elm Street being an expansion of an ex-
isting non -conforming use.
Winslow B. Schurman, Jr. - for a lot on Mill street being non -conforming in an
Agricultural Zone.
A letter from Edward Broderick, The Broderick Corporation, requesting that the
Planning Board calculate the bond estimate for Camelot at Mansfield.
3. Review commercial site plan - D'Angelo's - Chauncy Street
John Parmentier, Dunn Engineering, stated that this lot is 33,268 square feet
which will be used for a retail and restaurant building for D'Angelo's on Chauncy
Street. He stated that he has had a meeting with Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director,
and has agreed to incorporate Mr. Zeneski's comments on this site plan; he also
will agree to the Planning Consultant's comment regarding landscaped buffer be-
tween the two properties rather than erecting a fence. The Board had a concern
about the access to this property. Mr. Parmentier stated that this will only
have one access which will be 24 feet wide. Planning Consultant Mannarino stated
that he believes the access will be adequate because it is only serving one
establishment. Mr. Parmentier stated that he has two handicapped parking spaces
in the front of the building and one in the back, but he can move the one in the
back to the front of the building so it is more accessible to the front door and
the sidewalk as suggested by Planning Consultant Mannarino. Mr. Parmentier
submitted a site plan with the revisions on it to the Planning Board.
*Planner Flynn entered the meeting.
Motion: To send a positive recommendation on the site plan for D'Angelo's
to the Inspector of Buildings with the changes that are required
from the comments of the various department heads.
(Genatossio - Doucette - All in favor)
4. Jack Dwyer - Town Counsel
The Planning Board requested that Jack Dwyer, Town Counsel, attend this meeting
to discuss Foxboro Terminals. The Board questioned whether other factors could
be looked at other than those which are under the Water Protection District of the
Zoning Bylaw because this also falls under the Special Permit section of the
Bylaw. Mr. Dwyer stated that, in his opinion, as far as the Planning Board is
concerned with this Special Permit, the only issues that they can consider are
those issues which fall under the Water Protection District of the Bylaw, and
that the approval/disapproval of this permit should be based only on the water
quality factors. Planner Flynn stated that she believes there should be additional
issues which the Board can consider other than those which fall under the Water
Protection District. Mr. Dwyer stated that he will review this issue further
and send a letter to the Planning Board on this issue. Planning Consultant
Mannarino stated that the engineer has all the comments on this plan and he has
not addressed any of them as yet.
Motion: To send a letter to the applicant of this plan requesting him to attend
the September 11, 1985, Planning Board meeting to discuss these comments.
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Planner Flynn stated that she has been unable to obtain the covenants for Ryan
and Elliott which Mr. Juliano has stated he has in his possession; she would
like Jack Dwyer, Town Counsel, to look at these covenants when they are obtained.
Motion: To send a letter to Mr. Juliano requesting him to send the Planning
Board a copy of the covenants for Ryan & Elliott in order that they
can have them reviewed by Town Counsel.
(Genatossio - Fiore - All in favor)
5. Review "Green Acres" definitive subdivision plan - Maple Street
Planning Consultant Mannarino and. Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, havereviewedthese
revised plans. Planning Consultant Mannarino had a concern over the berm and
whether this would prove to be a maintenance problem for the Town. Joseph Zeneski
stated that he believes the Town has an easement so he does not see any problems.
He stated that since there is such a problem with flooding in this area now, the
drainage for this subdivision should be completed before the houses are built; he
suggests that a construction schedule be drawn up to assure that this is done in
the proper amount of time; if it is not, the Town will have to take the money and
have the work done themselves. Planning Consultant Mannarino stated that this
would have to be approved by Town Counsel before it can be agreed upon by the
Board and the Developer. Planner Fiore stated that it also has to be written up
so that it is not too sequential in the case that one item is not completed, it
will not throw the whole schedule off timing. Planner Genatossio stated that
Planning Consultant Mannarino's comment concerning the soil survey is not on the
plans. Michael Trowbridge, Engineer, stated that the results from the soil sur-
vey are on the plan even though the plans are dated August 16, 1985, and the
survey was completed on August 17, 1985; the only revision they were waiting for
was the comments from this survey. Planner Genatossio also stated that the
applicant should change the street names back to the names that were originally
approved because the neighbors have requested this to be done.
Motion: To have the applicant change the street names back to the original
names that were approved in the original subdivision.
(Doucette - Genatossio - Flynn - Bachman - Brugliera)
(Fiore opposed to this motion.)
Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, stated that the roadway width of this subdivision
should be waived from the 30 -foot requirement to 25 feet due to the fact that
this is within the water protection district. The applicant has also requested
this waiver.
Motion: To reduce the roadway width from the 30 -foot requirement to 25 feet
as requested by the applicant and recommended by the DPW Director
due to the fact that this subdivision is within the Aquifer Protection
District.
(Doucette - Genatossio - Flynn - Brugliera)
(Bachman and Fiore opposed to this motion.)
Planners Bachman and Fiore felt that this waiver of the roadway pavement would
be a negligible difference; Planner Bachman stated that he feels that since this
road could be extended in the future, the Board should require that the roadway
width be 30 feet. Planning Consultant Mananrino stated that this roadway cannot
be extended because there is all wetlands behind here and he feels that 25 feet
is wide enough for the roadway pavement and that it would be a waste of resources
to put such a wide road for only a certain number of houses. Planner Bachman
stated that the Board should vote on the plan first and then go back and vote
on any waivers that may be requested. Planning Consultant Mannarino stated that
all waivers must be part of the subdivision approval. The deadline for the
Planning Board's decision on this plan is September 9, 1985, so the Board should
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vote on the plan this week. Planner Bachman felt that the Board should have time
to review the plan and then they can vote on it next week.
Motion: To vote on the "Green Acres" definitive subdivision plan next week
in order that the concerns of the Board concerning the bond issue
can be put into writing.
(Bachman - Fiore - FAILED)
Planner Flynn stated that the Board should vote on the plan this week because if
there is no quorum next week, the applicant will have his plan approved by de-
fault with no conditions from the Planning Board.
Motion: To approve the definitive plan for "Green Acres" subdivision with
the following conditions:
1. The comment from Planning Consultant Mannarino regarding the
poorly drained soils shall be delineated on the plans according
to Russ Wilder's letter.
2. The street names shall be changed to the original street names
which were approved in the original subdivision plan.
3. The roadway improvements shall follow the schedule of the DPW
Director.
4. The roadway width shall be waived from the 30 -foot requirement
to 25 feet.
5. Any other items that the Board has received from the various
department heads shall be incorporated on the plan.
(Genatossio - Flynn - Brugliera - Doucette - Fiore)
(Planner Bachman was opposed to this motion due to the waiver of
the roadway pavement.)
6. Review covenant for "Vankoert Farms" subdivision plan - Franklin Street
The Walmark Corporation submitted a "Form I" Covenant for the Planning Board
to review and approve. Planning Consultant Mannarino stated that everything
seems to be in order.
Motion: To approve the covenant for "Vankoert Farms" subdivision plan.
(Genatossio - Doucette - Brugliera - Flynn)
(Fiore and Bachman could not vote on this motion because they
did not vote on the original approval because they were not
present at the public hearing.)
7. Review covenant for "Mansfield Manor Estates" subdivision plan - Fruit Street
Stanley Zola submitted a "Form I" Covenant for the Planning Board to review
and approve. Planning Consultant Mannarino stated that everything seems to
be in order.
Motion: To approve the covenant for "Mansfield Manor Estates" subdivision
plan.
(Genatossio - Fiore - All in favor)
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8. Review six (6) variance applications
John F. Taylor, Jr. - Thornton Road
This variance request is 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, all of which are non -conforming in a Residence A Zone.
The applicant of this variance is John F. Taylor, Jr. The land is presently
vacant and the proposed use would be a 24 foot by 32 foot single family home.
The grounds for a variance is that the area surrounding the locus is mostly
made up of small lots containing single family homes in an area designated
agricultural and that failure to grant this variance would result in a hard-
ship, financial or otherwise, to the applicant. A portion of this lot is in
Mansfield and a portion of the lot is in Norton. The applicant states that
this lot is already non -conforming, but that the lot was there prior to zoning.
Motion: To send a favorable recommention to the Zoning Board of Appeals on
the application of John F. Taylor, Jr., for a lot on Mill Street.
(Doucette - Genatossio seconded for discussion - FAILED)
Planner Genatossio stated that she has a concern about what the hardship is.
Planning Consultant Mnanarino stated that if this is an existing non -conforming
use, the applicant should provide the Board with a letter stating that a title
search has been done on this land and that he doesn't own any land adjacent to
this parcel. The Board felt that if this was in existence prior to zoning,
there should be a note placed on the plan that states this.
Motion: To send a negative recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals
due to the fact that the Board does not have certification that
this lot was in existence prior to zoning.
(Doucette - Fiore - All in favor)
Winslow B. Schurman, Jr. - Mill Street
This variance request is for a lot on Mill Street having less than 120 feet
frontage, which is non -conforming in an Agricultural Zone. The applicant of
this variance is Winslow B. Schurman, Jr. The land is presently vacant and
the proposed use would be a 44 foot by 26 foot single family dwelling. The
applicant states that the lot contains approximately 2.5 acres. The proposed
house would be set several hundred feet from the street and would not have a
negative impact on surrounding parcels. The Zoning Board of Appeals has sent
a letter to the applicant stating that this lot will require approval of the
Planning Board under the Subdivision Control Laws; the Planning Board will
also send the applicant a letter stating this fact.
Motion: To send a letter to Winslow B. Schurman, Jr., stating that the
Planning Board must hold a public hearing before approving/disapproving
this request because this is considered to be a subdivision of a
lot and falls under the Subdivision Control Laws.
(Fiore - Genatossio - All in favor)
Peter DeTrolio - Elm Street
This request is for a Special Permit for the installation of a propane gas
dispensing station at 428 Elm Street, being an expansion of an existing non-
conforming use. The applicants are Peter and Mary Ann DeTrolio, Jr. There
is no additional building proposed on this lot which is currently used as
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a variety store, the proposed use would be a variety store with the addition
of a propane gas dispensing station in back portion of lot. This would not
be substantially more detrimental than the existing non -conforming use to the
neighborhood. This propane tank is already in existence. Planning Consultant
Mannarino stated that this request was granted through a variance before, but
was then brought to court, the judge made a determination that since this was
already a non -conforming use, a Special Permit had to be granted - not a
variance; so now the applicant has made a request for a Special Permit.
Motion: To send a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals
stating that the Board feels that the granting of this Special
Permit would not be substantially more detrimental than the ex-
isting non -conforming use to the neighborhood.
(Fiore - Flynn - Doucette - Brugliera)
(Genatossio and Bachman were opposed to this motion.)
Kenneth R. White - Henry Street
This variance request is to place a single family dwelling on a lot on Henry
Street containing less than 15,00 square feet, with a proposed dwelling having
less than 30 feet front yard and less than 40 foot rear yard, all of which are
non -conforming in a Residence A Zone. The land is presently vacant and the
proposed use is for a 32 foot by 24 foot single family dwelling. The applicant
of this request is Kenneth R. White. The grounds for a variance is that the
shape and topography of the lot (dimensions) make it unusable unless the var-
iance is granted. The Planning Board stated that it should be written on the
plan that this existed before zoning and that it is presently non -conforming.
Motion: To send a negative recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals
due to the fact that the Board does not have certification that
this lot was in existence prior to zoning and there is no documen-
tation as to its non -conforming status.
(Flynn - Genatossio - All in favor)
John Todesco, Jr. - Park Avenue
This variance request is to construct an addition to an existing single family
dwelling at 12 Park Avenue being an expansion of an existing non -conforming
lot in a Residence A Zone. The applicant of this variance request is John
Todesco, Jr. The extent of the proposed alterations is a new addition with
an eight (8) foot cellar, family room, master bedroom and bath; the size would
be 19 feet by 30 feet.
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
would be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood.
(Fiore - Bachman - Brugliera - Doucette)
(Genatossio and Flynn opposed to this motion.)
William G. McGrane - Maple Street
This variance request is to construct an addition to an existing single family
dwelling at 796 Maple street having a sideyard dimension less than 25 feet, which
is non -conforming in an Agricultural Zone. The present use of the property is
a single family home, the extent of the proposed alterations is a two -car garage
with a storage area. The grounds for the variance is that the two -car garage is
too close to the abutter under the current regulations. There was noplanwith
this variance application.
Motion: To send a negative recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals
due to the lack of information.
(Doucette - Fiore - All in favor)
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9. Review a new subdivision plan off Fruit Street - Hallett Crossing
Edward Marcheselli, applicant, stated that this is a proposed six (6) lot
definitive subdivision off Fruit Street which will have a small cul-de-sac.
Lots 47 and 48 are partially in Norton so the Norton Planning Board will
also have to approve this subdivision. Planning Consultant Mannarino stated
that he has not had a chance to go through the checklist as yet because this
plan has just been submitted, but he will go through it and the Board can
review this plan next week; he also stated that a public hearing must be held
on this proposal. The Board will hold the public hearing on Wednesday,
September 25, 1985. A memorandum will be sent to all department heads for
comments on this subdivision plan.
10. "Austin Farms" definitive subdivision plan
The Planning Board received a request from Ronald Bonvie, applicant, to extend
the time for the Planning Board's decision on the definitive plan of "Austin
Farms" until October 1, 1985.
Motion: To approve the extension request until October 1, 1985, for the
definitive plan of "Austin Farms".
(Doucette - Fiore - All in favor)
11. Environmental Impact Statement
The Planning Board received a letter from the Easton Planning and Zoning Board
':. requesting a copy of the Environmental Impact Statement which was conducted in
the Franklin/Winter/Maple Street area.
Motion: To send a copy of the Environmental Impact Statement to the
Easton Planning and Zoning Board along with the follow-up
letter from Fay, Spofford & Thorndike.
(Doucette - Flynn - All in favor)
12. Planning Consultation Hours
The Board received a letter from Joseph S. Mannarino, Planning Consultant,
submitting his planning consultation hourly breakdown for the week of August
11, 1985.
Motion: To approve of the payment for 13 hours for the planning consultation
services of Joseph Mannarino for the week of August 11, 1985.
(Flynn - Fiore - All in favor)
The Board received a letter from Joseph S. Mannarino, Planning Consultant,
submitting his planning consultation hourly breakdown for the week of August
21, 1985.
Motion: To approve of the payment for 12 hours for the planning consultation
services of Joseph Mannarino for the week of August 21, 1985.
(Flynn - Fiore - All in favor)
13. Environmental Impact Statement
The Board received an invoice from Fay, Spofford & Thorndike, Inc. regarding
the payment of the contract for their services to conduct an Environmental Impact
Study for proposed new developments in the Franklin/Maple/Winter Streets area.
Planning Consultant Mannarino stated that the Board should hold off on payment
of this contract until all the developers send the Town Manager their letters.
Motion: To approve the payment of $20,500 to Fay, Spofford & Thorndike, Inc.
providing that the developers send their letters to the Town Manager.
(Genatossio - Doucette - All in favor)
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14. Camelot at Mansfield Subdivision - The Broderick Corporation
The Planning Board received a letter from Edward Broderick, The Broderick Cor-
poration, requesting that the Board calculate the bond estimate for the first
650 feet of roadway for Lancelot Lane in the Camelot at Mansfield Subdivision.
Mr. Broderick stated that by not calculating this bond, a real hardship is being
inflicted upon him, he also stated that he will be willing to double the amount
of the bond to cover the lighting changes. Chairman Brugliera stated that he
has talked to Anthony Durbano, Chairman of the Conservation Commission, because
the Planning Board voted to wait until the Conservation Commission has set out
an Order of Conditions before calculating this bond; he stated that the Commission
has closed the hearing, but has not taken a vote on this order.
Motion: To not take any action on calculating this bond until the Board
receives the Order of Conditions from the Conservation Commission.
(Fiore - Doucette - All in favor)
Planner Flynn asked why the Planning Board hasn't looked at this plan yet;
Chairman Brugliera stated that the Board was waiting for the Conservation
Commission to review the plan to see if they were going to make any changes.
There was also a question from the Board members as to whether Mr. Broderick
would have to submit this plan for approval again because no work has been
done in this subdivision since its approval in 1974. According to the Sub-
division Regulations, Section III. C., lb., the roadways and utilities are
required to be finished in a two-year period of time. The Planning Board
also discussed whether this subdivision was still in effect because it is
over 10 years old.
Motion: To send Edward Broderick a letter stating that the Planning Board
will not calculate the bond estimate or take any action on Camelot
Estates until they receive an Order of Conditions from the Conser-
vation Commission.
(Genatossio - Flynn - All in favor)
15. Around the Table
Planner Bachman stated that the Downtown area should be looked into more
closely because it is very crowded with parking for the apartments in this
area. The Board agreed with looking into the parking in the Downtown area.
Planner Genatossio stated that she has a concern regarding the inspection of
septic systems since there is currently no full-time Health Agent. Planning
Consultant Mannarino stated that the Building Inspector has been appointed as
Deputy Health Agent by the Board of Health for emergency situations only.
Planner Genatossio stated that the Planning Board should send the Board of
Health a letter stating that they have concerns about the septic systems in
the Water Protection District and who will be inspecting the installation of
these systems.
Motion: To send a letter to the Board of Health stating that .the Planning
Board has a concern with the installation of septic systems in
the Water Protection District and who will be inspecting these
installations since there is no full-time Health Agent at the
present moment.
(Genatossio - Doucette - All in favor)
Planner Genatossio also stated that she has a concern about the Subdivision
Regulations and the fact that the Planning Board has not had a chance to work
on these regulations because they have been so inundated with work; she would
like the Board to form a subcommittee to review the regulations and then report
back to the Planning Board. Chairman Brugliera stated that the problems with
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having a subcommittee is that those members which are a part of this subcommittee
may agree on certain things, but the rest of the Board members may not agree.
Planning Consultant Mannarino stated that the Board should have a small agenda next
week and then hold a workshop to review these regulations.
Planner Genatossio also stated that Plainville has been allowing retention basins
in their subdivisions and some people in this area do not want them allowed because
of their size, so now Plainville is looking into leaching basins and she requested
that Mansfield look into the same solution. Planning Consultant Mannarino stated
that Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, could look into this issue and suggest changes
that will be necessary in the regulations to allow these basins.
16. Public Discussion
A woman in the public stated that the Board was very concerned about "Green Acres"
and the type of impact that it would have on the surrounding area, but what she is
concerned about is the proposal by Foxboro Terminals and the impact that it would
have on the surrounding area should it be approved; she wants to know if any type
of study could be done on this proposal. Chairman Brugliera stated that there are
studies that can be done, but the time in which to act on this proposal is a big
element and the only reason that the Board had a hearing at all was because this
proposal is in the Water Protection District. Chairman Brugliera also stated that
if this proposal should be approved, the people can appeal it to the Town boards.
Russell Simmons, 171 North Main Street, asked the Board what must be done to put
a two-year moratorium on all building in the Town of Mansfield. Planner Flynn
- informed Mr. Simmons that he would have to begin a petition and put this article
on the warrant for the Town Meeting.
17. Around the Table
Planner Fiore states that he has a concern about Foxboro Terminals and the roadway
that is currently on this property and what is going to happen to it; he would like
the Board to ask Town Counsel about it.
Motion: To ask Town Counsel what is going to have to be done with the roadway
that presently exists on the property that is proposed for Foxboro
Terminals.
(Fiore - Doucette - All in favor)
18. Date of Next Meeting is Wednesday, September 4, 1985, at 7:30 P.M.
19. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
CLERK
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