HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 12/04/1985PLANNING BOARD'S
AGENDA
DECEMBER 4,:1985
1.
Meeting called to order at ;7:30 P.M.
2.
Clerk's Report
a. 'Correspondence
b. Minutes of October 23, 1985
Minutes of November 20, 1985 f
3.
Sign "Green: Acres" Subdivision Plan and Tri -Party Letter of Agreement
4.
Review Performance'Guarantee/Release Covenant - "HighlandAvenue Extension" Subdivision`
"Chambers:
5.
Review Performance Guarantee/Release Covenant - Court" Subdivision
6.
Discuss Subdivision of a Parcel of Land on Mill Street - Schurman
7.
Discuss Camelot at Mansfield - drainage
8.
Review Recommended Performance Guarantee - "Westview Woods" Subdivision
9.
Review Preliminary Subdivision Plans:
o "Massapoag Estates" preliminarysubdivision plan
o "Balcom Ridge Estates I and II" preliminary subdivision plan
o "Jason Lane" preliminary subdivision plan
o "Hallett' Crossing II" preliminary subdivision plan
10.
"Form A" plans
11.
Around the Table
12.
Public Discussion
13.
Date of Next Meeting
14.
Workshop - Subdivision Regulation Review '
'15.
Adjournment
PENDING BUSINESS
Subdivisions (deadline on Planning 'Board decisions)
o "Massapoag Estates" - preliminary plan 120 lots off Maple Street -
December -6, 1985:
o "Plan of Land to Subdivide 2 lots off Mill Street" - definitive plan -
December '<8, 1985'
o "Balcom Ridge Estates I and II" - preliminary plan - 8'lots off Balcom Street
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December '8, 1985
o "Jason Lane" - preliminary plan'- 8 lots off East Street -
December 10, 1985
o "Hallett Crossing II" -:preliminary plan - 34 lots off Fruit Street
December 11, 1985
o "Shiloh Estates"'- preliminary plan - 12 lots off Essex Street -
December ,il8, 1985
o "Indian Estates" - preliminary plan - 174 lots off Route 106 -
December 24, 1985
o "Sturbridge Estates" - preliminary plan - 25 lots off Route 106
December 24, 1985
o "Highview Estates" - preliminary plan -`13 lots off Maple Street -
January 3, 1986
o "Eastbrook Estates" - preliminary plan = 33 lots off East Street -
January 12, 1986
o "Eastleigh Estates I" - preliminary plan - 135 'lots off Route 106 -
January 12, 1986
o "North Ridge Estates" ->preliminary plan - 10 lots off; Route 106 -
January 13, 1986
o "Stearns Hill Estates" - preliminary plan - 86 'lots off Stearns Avenue -
January 13, 1986
o "Robinson Estates" - preliminary plan - 7 lots off Pine Street -
January -13, 1986
o "Maplewood Estates Phase II" — definitive plan - 10 lots off Maple Street
January 13, 1986
o "Robyn Estates" - definitive plan - 7 lots off Franklin Street -
January '13, 1986
o"Lindsey Acres" - preliminary; plan - 7 lots off Mary Ann Way -
January 13, 1986
o "Echo Hills" preliminary plan - 18 lots off East Street -
January ,l3, 1986
o "Mill Farm Estates" - preliminary plan - 17 lots off 'Mill Street -
January ,l3, 1986
o "Connors Avenue" - preliminary plan —3 lots off Francis Avenue -
January; 13, 1986
Other
o `.Investigation of "Scenic Roads" - Maple Street
o Downtown Parking Review
PLANNING BOARD'S
MINUTES
DECEMBER 4, 1985
Present: Chairman Brugliera, Acting Clerk Flynn
Planners: Genatossio, Fiore, Bachman and Boldrighini*
Planning Director Richard Callinan
1. Meeting called to order at 7:35 P.M.
2. Motion: To have Planner 'Flynn be Acting; Clerk.
(Fiore - Genatossio - All in favor)
3. Clerk's Report
Correspondence
A copy of the Planning Board's Agenda for December 4, 1985.
A' -copy of the Planning Board's Pending Business List.
A letter from Harold J. Rose, Jr;, Assistant Vice President of the Lending
Division of the Attleborough Savings Bank to the Mansfield Planning Board
regarding the reduction of the performance bond for the Eastland Estates
Subdivision - The Folkman Company, Inc.The remaining performance guarantee
is in the amount of $78,211.10.
A copy of the Planning Board's Minutes for November 20, 1985.
A'copy of the Planning Board's Minutes for October 23, 1985.
A copy of a letter from Richard A. Gelerman to the Clerk of the Court at the
Land Court Department regarding the Foxboro Terminals, Inc. vs. Joseph:Brug-
liera, et al, Civil Action No. 118006.
An outline for the preliminary discussion of cluster development article.
A notice form the Town of Mansfield Zoning Board of Appeals. A hearing will
be held on December 3, 1985, at 7:45 P.M. on the application of Robert J.
Travers for a variance for an addition to an existing single family dwelling
at 48 Court Street having less than a 30 foot frontyard.
A notice from the Town of Mansfield Zoning Board of Appeals. A hearing will
be held on December 3, 1985, at '8:00 P.M. on the application of E. Geoffrey
Miller for an addition to an existing two-family dwelling at 3 - 5 Pine Needle
Lane having less than a'25 foot sideyard.
A notice from the Executive Office of Communities and Development in regards
to creating substandard. lots.
Planning Board's Minutes
December 4, 1985
Page 2
A copy of the Board's letter to Mr. Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings,
regarding the surplus removal request for the "VanKoert Farms" Subdivision.
A copy of the Board's letter to Mr.. Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings,
regarding the Board's negative recommendation on the site ,plan for a proposed
warehouse and storage building oniOakland 'Street, applicant - Condyne, Inc.
A copy of the Board's letter to Mrs. Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding
the Board's approval of the "Plan and Profile of Glen Street Construction
Layout" definitive plan.
A copy of the Board's letter to Mrs. Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, regarding
the Board's denial of a "Form A" plan submitted by Foxboro Terminals, Inc.
for land on Francis Avenue, Oakland Street and Connors Avenue.
A copy of the Board's letter to Mr. Ronald S. Bonvie, The`Bonwood Corporation,
regarding discrepancies which exist on the "Indian Estates" preliminary sub-
division plan.
A copy of the Board's letter to Mr. Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings,
regarding the Board's favorable recommendation on; the site plan for a pro-
posed office building on Creedon Street, applicant - Susan Brown. This recom-
mendation was with l' conditions.
A copy of the Board's letter to Mr. Michael Laughlin, Douglas A. King Builders,
Inc. reinforcing the deadline for the completion of items on the "Canoe River
Estates" Subdivision.
A copy of the Board's approval letter to Mrs. Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk,
regarding the "Pine Terrace Estates V" preliminary subdivision plan.
A memorandum from Richard J. Callinan, Planning Director, to the Mansfield
Planning Board regarding lots with insufficient frontage."
A letter from Mrs. Helen Fernald, 21 Atwood Street, to the Mansfield Planning
Board regarding her objection on the "Fox Street" definitive subdivision plan.
A legal notice from the City of Attleboro Planning Board. A hearing will be
held on December 16, 1985, at 7:30 P.M.
A legal notice from the Town of North Attleboro Planning Board. A hearing
will be held on December 5, 1985, at 7:30 P.M.
A legal notice from the Town of Sharon Board of Appeals. Hearing will be held
on December 5, 1985, beginning at 7:30 P.M.
A legal notice from the Town of North Attleboro Planning Board. A hearing will
be held on December 12, 1985, at '8:30 P.M.
A legal notice from the Town of North Attleboro Planning Board. A hearing will
be held on December 12 1985, at 7:15 P.M.
A pamphlet from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding
the model ,project awards program.
Planning Board's Minutes
December 4, 1985
Page 3
i A legal notice from the Town of Foxboro Board of Appeals. Hearings will be
held on December 18, 1985, beginning at 7:30 P.M.
A notice of an open house for the Southeastern Regional Planning ;and Economic
Development District and South Eastern Economic Development Corporation.
The Bulletin Board for the New England Chapter from the AmericanPlanning
Association for December, 1985.
A Statment`of Facts from the Town of Mansfield Zoning Board of Appeals regarding
the application of William G. McGrane for a variance to construct an addition to
an existing single fmaily dwelling at 796 Maple Street having a sideyard dimen-
sion less than 25 feet, This variance was denied`.
A booklet of the Annual report for the year ended June 30, 1985. from the
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency.
Minutes of October 23, 1985
Motion: To approve the Minutes of October 23, 1985.
(Genatossio - Bodrighini - All in favor)
Minutes of 'November 20, 1985
Motion: To approve the Minutes of November 20, 1985.
(Flynn - Bachman - All in favor);
4. Sign "Green Acres" Subdivision Plan and Tri -Party Letter of Agreement
At the last Planning Board meeting, the Board approved the Tri -Party letter of
Agreement which was received from Charlie Boutas of Home Developers. The Board'
must sign the mylars for this subdivision; entitled "Green Acres", however, the
Board cannot do this due to the fact that RIM Engineering has not been able to
locate all of the mylars. Therefore, the Board will sign these plans once the
mylars are submitted by RIM Engineering.
5. Review Performance Guarantee/Release Covenant - "Highland Avenue Extension" Subdivision
The Planning Board received a release form from The Folkman Company for the
"Highland Avenue Extension" Subdivision and also 'a letter from the Mansfield
Co -Operative Bank 'stating 'that they are holding $129,483.82 in a construction
loan account No. '0150100111 for The Folkman Company, Inc. for the purpose of
construction and completion of the "Highland Avenue Extension" Subdivision.
The amount which the bank is holding corresponds to the recommended performance
guarantee which was approved by the Planning Board.
Motion: To approve the Performance Guarantee in the amount of _$129,483.82
which is :being held by the Mansfield Co -Operative Bank for the
completion and construction of the "Highland Avenue Extension"
Subdivision.
(Fiore-'Boldrighini - All in favor)
Motion: To release the covenant for the "Highland Avenue Extension" Sub-
division.
'(Fiore - Boldrighini - All in favor)
Planning Board's Minutes
December 4, 1985
Page 4
Planner Genatossio stated ;that there was a waiver on the in side sidewalk for this
-subdivision and that the applicant was required to place sidewalks on Highland
Avenue, she would like to know if this was incorporated into the, performance guar-
antee. She would like to 'make sure that the applicant is not backing out of this
proposed sidewalk because it was part of the conditions under which the plan was
approved. 'Planning Director Callinan stated that he will look into this matter.
Motion: To send a letter to the Department of Public Works informing them
that there was a waiver 'granted on the inside sidewalks for this
subdivision subject to sidewalks being placed on Highland Avenue
and, since this is an off site improvement, the Board would like
the Department of Public Works to assure that this work is going
to be done.
(Genatossio - Fiore - All in favor)
6. Review Performance Guarantee/Release Covenant - "Chambers Court" Subdivision
The Planning Board received a release form from Harrington & Matto Company,
Inc. for the "Chambers Court" Subdivision and also a performance bond from
Patsy Cavalieri &'Son Inc'. stating that $116,825.94 is being held for
Harrington & Matto Company, Inc. for the construction and completion of the
"Chambers Court" Subdivision. The amount which is being', held corresponds
to the recommended performance guarantee which was approved by the Board.
Motion: To approve the performance bond :in the amount of $116,825.94
which is 'being held by Patsy Cavalieri & Son Inc. for the
construction and completion for the "Chambers Court" subdivi-
sion.
(Genatossio - Fiore - All in favor)
Motion: To release the covenant for the "Chamber Court" Subdivision.
(Fiore - Boldrighini - All in favor)
7. Discuss Subdivision of a Parcel of Land on Mill Street - Schurman
The Planning Board received a letter from Winslow B. Schurman, Jr. stating that
he is unable to attend the Planning Board meeting at this time and if there
should be any questions on this subdivision plan, he would appreciate it if
the Board would continue 'their discussion until the next meeting. Planning
Director Callinan sent a memorandum to the Planning Board regarding this
subdivision plan - this memorandum states that there seems to be no problem
with this plan, but a note should be placed on the plan stating', that the
Planning Board waived the frontage requirements for this plan under Section
81-R of Chapter 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Motion: To approve this subdivision plan for land on Mill Street
subject to the above note being placed on the plan or
attached to the ';plan.
(Fiore - Boldrighini - All in favor)
8. Discuss Camelot at Mansfield - drainage
Planning Director Callinan stated that he has spoken with Edward Broderick,
applicant, and he has agreed to conform to all the comments which were made
by John McMann, Consulting Engineer. He also stated that the Planning Board
can approve the construction of the retention basin subject to the comments
which were made by John McMann being placed on the plan. Planner Genatossio
also had a concern that the Planning Board had concerns about a fence being
Planning Board's Minutes
December 4, 1985
Page 5
placed around this retention area and also a gravel roadway for an easement to
this retention area; she also had a concern about the additional comments from '
the various department heads, she feels these, also, should be added to the
plan. Planner Boldrighini asked if these comments could ;just be attached to
the plan. 'Richard Callinan, Planning Director, stated that they could be attached
to the plan, but Planner Genatossio felt that they should be added to the plan
instead of 'having an attachment. Planner, Bachman stated that there was a lot of
controversy on this plan when it was originally approved and he would like some
history on the entire situation; he would also like to know if this subdivision'
required another public hearing because it is going to be updated. Planner
Fiore stated that the applicant would have to make his plan comply to all the
comments which were received by the Planning Board on this subdivision. Planner
Boldrighini asked what the status of the plan was and if the plan had to be re-
designed and then resubmitted to the Board. Planning Director Callinan stated
that the redesign of the retention basin 'must come from the Board before it is
actually done; the redesign of this basin would be referenced to, John McManu's
comments. Acting Clerk Flynn stated that she would like to see all the comments on
this plan together at one-time and have Mr. Broderick make a presentation to
the Board in order that everything can be addressed at that time. Mr. Broderick
stated that he would like the Board to give him a week to get all the comments
from the various department heads together and then address these issues before'
the Board at their next meeting. Planner Genatossio asked Mr. Broderick
if he has addressed the water protection and the suitable soils. Mr. Broderick
stated that he had submitted a report to the Board on these two (2) matters.
Planner Genatossio stated that this should be shown on the subdivision plan
g` because in the future any lots which the Planning Board approves will be under
€ a "Form A!' plan and she believes that the poorly drained soil should be shown
on. the plan so that the Board will know if these lots are buildable. Planning i.
Director Callinan stated that that particular issue is under the control of
the Building Inspector. Planner Genatossio stated that the Planning Board
should place a comment on the plan which states that "The additional lots must
conform with the 1985 Zoning By -Law regarding buildable land". Mr. Broderick
had no problem with placing this note on the plan.
Motion: To send -a letter to the applicant, Edward Broderick, stating that
the Board voted that the following items should be placed on the
subdivision plan of "Camelot Estates": ` the comments from the con-
sulting engineer regarding the construction of the retention basin,
a fence should be placed around the retention basin, a', gravel road
which will serve as an easement should be shown on the; plan and the
statement concerning the buildable lots conforming to the 1985
Zoning Regulations should also be placed on the plan. After these
items have been placed on the plan, Mr. Broderick or his engineer
should submit it to the Board along with a presentation.
(Boldrighini - Genatossio - Brugliera,- Flynn - Fiore)
(Bachman abstained from voting.)
9. Review Recommended Performance Guarantee - "Westview Woods" Subdivision
The Planning Board received a memorandum from John McMann, Consulting Engineer,
regarding the recommended performance guarantee for the "Westview Woods" Subdivi-
sion; the total amount of this recommended performance guarantee is $167,248.62.
§ Motion; To approve the recommended performance 'guarantee in the amount
of $167,248.62 for the "Westview Woods" Subdivision submitted'
by John McMann, Consulting Engineer.
(Fiore Boldrighini - All in favor)
Planning Board's Minutes
December 4, 1985
Page 6
The Planning Board also received a letter; from Ernest E. Fay, Vice President of
the Merchants Bank of Boston, stating that they are holding $167,248.67 in a
construction loan, account No. 20700715-6 for The Broderick Corporation for the
purpose of construction and completion of the "Westview Woods" Subdivision. The
amount corresponds to the amount approved by the Planning Board.;
Motion: To approve the Performance Guarantee in the amount of $167,248.67
which is being held by the Merchants Bank of Boston for the con-
struction and completion of the "Westview Woods" Subdivision.
(Boldrighini - Fiore - All in favor)
The Board also received airelease -form from The Broderick Corporation for the
"Westview Woods" Subdivision.
_.Motion: To release the covenant for the "Westview Woods" Subdivision.
(Genatossio - Fiore - All in favor)
10. Review Preliminary Subdivision Plans
"Hallett Crossing IV preliminary subdivision plan
The Planning Board received a letter from Edward'Marcheselli, Treasurer of The
Walmark Corporation, respectfully, requesting an extension of the "Hallett
Crossing II" preliminary subdivision plan located off Fruit Street until
January 16, 1986.
Motion: To approve the request for an extension for the "Hallett Crossing
lI" preliminary subdivision until January 16, 1986.
(Flynn - Fiore -'All in favor)
"Massapoag Estates" preliminary subdivision plan'
Chairman Brugliera asked the Planning Director if there were any new comments
or developments regarding this plan. Planning Director Callinan stated; that
at the last Planning Board meeting, he had suggested open space lots and a
secondary access to Bird Road be ,placed on this subdivision plan. He stated
that the applicant was present when these statements were read, so he was
aware of these facts, but he has not presented any revisions to the plan or
an extension to the Board on this plan. The deadline for the Planning Board's
decision on this subdivision plan is December 6, 1985, so the Board will have
to make aldecision on this plan tonight.' At the last Planning Board meeting,
the applicant informed the Board that he will be deleting approximately 20
lots from the rear of this subdivision and adding a few lots on the front where
he has been able to acquire additional land. The Board felt that these were
major changes to the plans and that the 'applicant should come in with a plan
showing these revisions because it will be the same as reviewing an entirely
different plan.
Motion: To deny the preliminary; subdivision plan for "Massapoag Estates"
based on the Board's desire to see the plan redesigned eliminating
the lots in the rear of this subdivision, to possibly address the
secondary access to Bird Road, to provide for ,open space accord-
ing to the Mansfield Subdivision Regulations and the failure of
the plan to address the particular items that are not checked off
on the preliminary plan checklist.
i (Genatossio - Fiore - All in favor)
Planning Board's Minutes
December 4, 1985
Page 7
"Balcom Ridge Estates I and II" preliminary subdivision plan
Acting Clerk Flynn read the comments from the Planning Director regarding this
subdivision plan. The Planning Director has cited a number of features which
fail to conform to the provisions of the Zoning Bylaw and the Subdivision Rules'
and Regulations. Particularly, a violation of Section IV. A. 1 of the Zoning
By -Law which states that "no existing lot shall be changed as to size of shape
so as to result in the violation of these requirements."Lot I on this; plan is
making such a violation. Planning Director Callinan submitted a site plan to
the Planning Board which was obtained from the Board of Health files. This plan
was submitted in August in order to obtain a building permit, it has 120 feet of
frontage along Balcom Street; a building permit was issued in October for this
lot. Should this subdivision pass, the applicant will be violating the .'Zoning
By -Law. The applicant should first obtain a variance from the Zoning Board of
Appeals before approaching the Planning Board with this plan, but the applicant
does have two (2) choices. He can either ask the Planning Board for a waiver of
the roadway width so this violation will not be created or he can obtain a vari-
ance from :the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Board reviewed the preliminary plan
checklist which was done by Planning Director Callinan; some of the abutters to
this property are not shown on the plan. Nicholas Harris, applicant, stated
that he is currently waiting to purchase a piece of Town -owned land which they
are planning to connect to their original subdivision plan which was denied by
the Planning Board a few months ago for various reasons.' He stated that if
they are successful in purchasing this Town -owned land, they will then submit
a subdivision plan which will show the connection of this subdivision plan and
the subdivision plan which was recently denied. Mr. Harris explained what the
subdivision would actually look like if they are successful in obtaining this
land. Planner Genatossio stated that if this Town -owned land is obtained by
the applicant and the two (2) subdivisions connected, it is going to change the
whole subdivision.' Chairman Brugliera explained to Mr. Harris that if he is
successful in obtaining that land and he 'submits a subdivision showing the
connection of these two (2) subdivision plans, the Board will have to treat
it as a whole new subdivision; but the Board still must act on this plan and
even if he does submit a new subdivision showing the connection, it still does'
not change; that non -conforming lot. Planner Genatossio asked if the Town of
Mansfield was an abutter to this property. Mr. Harris stated that the Town
of Mansfield is an abutter. Planner Genatossio stated that it is not noted
on the plan and it should be shown.
Motion: To deny the preliminary subdivision plan for "Balcom Ridge I
and II" based on the technical requirements that have not
been met and also that Lot One (1) would be made into a non-
conforming lot if this was approved; also, the abutters were
not properly shown on the plan.
(Genatossio - Boldrighini - All in favor)
Chairman Brugliera explained to Mr. Harris that once this subdivision plan meets
all of the reasons that the plan was denied for, he can come back with a revision
and the Planning Board will review it again. He stated that Mr. Harris will be
receiving'a letter in the mail as to all the points for the denial,
*Planning Director Callinan left the Planning Board meeting at this time to
go into the Board of Selectmen's meeting.
Planning Board's Minutes
December 4, 1985
Page 8
"Jason Lane" preliminary subdivision plan
Acting Clerk Flynn read the comment from Edward A. Sliney,'Jr., Fire Chief, re-
garding this subdivision which states that a hydrant should be placed in the
cul-de-sac and a fire alarm box shall be installed: at the entrance to the sub-
division. Planning Director Callinan had no comments or problems on this sub-
division. Chairman Brugliera stated that during past discussions the Board had
a question as to whether the applicants needed a drainage easement, but the
applicants can obtain a drainage easement for this subdivision, if needed, when
it reaches the definitive stage. The deadline for the Planning Board's decision
on this preliminary subdivision plan is December 8 1985, which means the Board
must act on it at tonight's meeting.
Motion: To approve the preliminary; subdivision plan for "Jason Lane"
located off of East Street.
(Flynn - Boldrighini - All in favor)
11. "Form A" plans
Phillips - Pratt Street
The applicant of this "Form A" plan is Clyde H. Jr. and Nelia A. Phillips. This,
"Form A" plan consists of a certain parcel of land, located on Pratt Street bounded
westerly by the Town of Mansfield, northerly by Terence J. and Rolpa Marie Walsh,
easterly by Granada Circle and Danunzio and Rose A. Alessandri,and southerly by i
Pratt Street. The 'reason this plan does not constitute a'subdivision is because'
the -lot has sufficient frontage and are as per the Zoning By -Laws. The checklist
is complete.
Motion: To sign the "Form A" plan for Clyde H. Jr. and Nelia A. Phillips
on Pratt Street.
(Genatossio - Flynn - All in favor)
O'Sullivan - Branch Street l
The 'applicant of this "Form A" plan is Patrick O'Sullivan: This "Form A' plan
consists of a parcel of land on the easterly side of Branch Street bounded
northerly ,by Armstrong; easterly by remaining land of O'Sullivan; southerly by
McGrail and westerly by Branch Street. The reason this plan does not constitute'
a subdivision is because Lots 1, 2'and 3 are conforming lots and Lot 4 has been
labeled as a non -conforming lot. The checklist is complete. Planner Genatossio'
stated that she believes Lot 4 needs a variance because it is a non -conforming
lot, this is according to a Land Use Manager pamphlet which she has read. Chair-
man Brugliera
hair-man'Brugliera stated that this does not need a variance because a note is placed
on the plan which states that this is not to be construed as a buildable;, lot.
Planning Director Callinan also stated that he does not need a variance because
of the note which was placed on the plan. If the ,note was not placed on the plan,
however, he would need to obtain a variance and then come before the Planning
Board.
Motion: To sign the "Form A" plan for Patrick O'Sullivan for Branch
Street.
(Boldrighini - Bachman - All in .favor)
12. Around the Table
Planner Genatossio asked if the Capital Improvements Committee has met this
year. Chairman Brugliera stated that they have not met as yet this year. Planner
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December 4, 1985
Page 9
Genatossio would like to know if the Board can write a letter to the Selectmen
to find out if they; are going to be meeting. Planner Boldrighini'stated that
he would 'like to wait and ask Planning Director Callinan if he has heard any-
thing about this committee.The Board agreed.
*Planning Director Callinan re-entered the Planning Board's meeting.
Planner Genatossio would like to know what is happening with the Industrial
Zoning Committee. Richard Callinan stated that they are in the process of re-
viewing Zoning By -Laws from five (5) various surrounding towns. Planner Gena-
tossio would like to know if there will bean article going to the Annual Town
Meeting on this matter. Planning Director Callinan stated that that is the
whole objective of this committee.'
Planner Genatossio would like to know if the Board has decided on the cluster
development proposal that Mr. Broderick has presented to the Board; she would
like to know if the Board has decided that this is what they want and if they
have decided to place an article on the Town Meeting warrant. Planning Direc-
tor Callinan stated that he has drafted some points for discussion on this
article and he would like the Board to discuss this matter tonight so that
they can start working on it for the Annual Town Meeting.' Planner Genatossio
stated that she has no problems with a cluster development provision as long
as it is for single-family ',homes, but she 'stated that there are so many other
issues the Board should be 'working`, on for the Annual Town Meeting such as the
Downtown Zoning and the Intensity Regulations. Planning Director Callinan
stated that there is approximately 1,100 lots coming before the Planning Board
within the next few months and with the cluster development provisions a'lot
of the Town's resources will be preserved.', Planner Genatossio stated that this
type of provision would take a lot of study and that the Board only has until
February 1,',1986, to work on an article for Town Meeting, she feels that the
Board should work on this provision for the 1987 Annual Town Meeting. Planning
Director Callinan stated that if the Board waits until the 1987 Annual Town
Meeting, the 1,100 lots will have already (passed the approval point and he feelsf
that an article for Downtown Zoning will take just as much time and study for
an article for the 1986 Annual Town Meeting, so this would be the most opportune)
time. Acting Clerk Flynn asked where the 'Master Pian would fit into this pro-
posal. Planning Director Callinan stated that the Master Plan should be amended'
and, this would be accomplished with a comprehensive plan; he stated that he is
currently working on a proposal for the Strategic Planning Grant, but that the
Town would not get :the money for this grant until 'March of 1986 and by that time
it will be too late to get an article on the warrant for Town Meeting. Planner
Genatossio stated that she would like to see the Comprehensive Plan worked on
before any ;provision for cluster developments are 'worked on for Town Meeting.
She feels that the 'Board is not doing things in a; proper 'order because a hearing
has not even been held yet for the amendments to the Subdivision Regulations and
she would like to know if everything is all set on these regulations, she feels
the Board needs to 'work thoroughly on one thing at a time. Chairman Brugliera
stated that he would like to see a, provision such as this before these 1,100 lots
come before the Planning Board for a decision. Acting Clerk Flynn stated that
the Board is forgetting that someone is going to have to 'make a presentation at
Town Meeting to "sell" this article to the people ,of the 'Town. Planning' Director
-Callinan stated that Mr. Wells would make 'a presentation to Town 'Meeting. Planner
Genatossio stated that she does not feel it is his place to make ,the presentation
to Town Meeting because he is only a consultant which has been hired by Edward
Broderick and that his opinion may differ drastically from other 1people ;who do
the same type of work or from the Board's opinion. Planning Director Callinan
stated that the Board should give this matter some thought and it can be dis-
cussed at a later meeting. Acting Clerk Flynn stated that most of her literature
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December 4, 1985
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on this matter dates back to 1973 to 1975 and she would like some ,updated liter-
ature on this matter. She would like to obtain a .copy of the Cluster Development
Survey from the Department of Community Affairs, this survey was performed in
1980 for the entire state. She would also like to obtain ,copies of the Zoning
By -Laws from the various towns: Duxbury, Westford, Wayland and Amherst. She
would like this information just for some basis that the Board can look at and
decide what to do from there on this matter.
Motion: To send a'letter to the Department of Community Affairs requesting
a copy of the Cluster Development Survey which was performed in '
1980 for the entire state and to :also contact the following towns
to obtain copies of their Zoning By -Laws: Duxbury, Westford,
Wayland and Amherst.
(Flynn - Genatossio - All in favor)
Planner Genatossio asked Planning Director Callinan if he had any, knowledge of
the CapitalImprovements Committee. Planning Director Callinan stated that he
has not heard anything, but that he will talk to the Town `Manager cabout this
matter. Chairman Brugliera stated that all that has to be done is a meeting set
up to see what the various departments want during the coming year.
The Planning Board received a letter from Frederick T. and Paula D. Iddings, Jr.'
requesting an extension on the deadline for the Planning Board to make a deci-
sion on the "Fox Street" Subdivision until January 10, 1986.
Motion: To approve the extension request for the "Fox Street" Subdivision
submitted by Frederick T. and Paula D. Iddings, Jr. until January
10 1986.
_(Boldrighini - Genatossio'- All in favor)
The 'Planning Director received a memorandum from the Town Manager regarding the
Board of Selectmen's (sitting as Road Commissioners) concerns about the public
safety issues surrounding the proposed developments of Tighe Trucking and Fox-
boro Terminals. The Board': of Selectmen would like to know what short term and
long term steps should the Town be taking to adequately plan for ,this possible
outcome and what mitigation measures can the town realistically implement to
protect and; enhance public safety.; Chairman Brugliera asked the Planning Direc-
tor if
irectorl`if he would like to address this matter at next week's meeting. Planning
Director Callinan stated that he has discussed this matter with the Building
Inspector, the Town Manager and Town Counsel to see what could be done under
the Zoning By -Law for these two (2) proposals. He also stated that the plan
for .Tighe Trucking is currently being reviewed by the Consulting Engineer.
13. Public Discussion
Mr. Edward Broderick submitted directions to Blanchard Farms cluster development
to the Planning Board and stated that since it is so difficult to get all the
members of the Board to go at one :time, he feels it is easier for the members
to go at their own convenience. He urged the Board to go and take a look at
this cluster development because it may help them decide whether',a cluster dev-
elopment is something that the Town should work on for the Annual Town Meeting.'
He stated that he would like this article on the warrant for this year's Annual
Town Meeting because he would like to do "Forest Park" in a cluster development
and if it doesn't go to Town Meeting this ;year, he will develop it into a con-
ventional:subdivision. He also believes that many of the developers who have
plans before the Planning Board will not wait until 1987 to develop their land
into a cluster development because of various factors and he feels that many
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valuable resources will be lost. He stated that there are many By -Laws which
have incorporated this type of provision and that if the Planning Board would
look at those, it will simply be a matter of editing those provisions for
Mansfield. He hopes that something will come out of it and that the Planning
Board will sponsor it because he feels it will be better received coming ;from
the Planning Board rather than a developer. Planner Genatossio stated that
each Town is different and that Mansfield is a very highly sensitive area re-
garding water and the Board must be concerned about that matter. Mr. Broderick
stated that he feels a cluster development, provision will be better for the
Town because it will be saving valuable resources, Planner Genatossio stated
that it would be better for the developers, not the Town, ;and that the reason
that Mr. Broderick would like the Board to bring this article to Town Meeting
is because the developers do not want to take it to Town Meeting.'; Mr. Broderick
stated that this would be good for the whole town and that is why he invited
various people in the Town to see the cluster development, but he stated that
he feels this article will be better received coming from the Board than <a
developer. 'Planner Boldrighini stated that the Board should be open minded
about this 'matter and look at the Blanchard Farms cluster development and make
a decision after they have reviewed all the facts. Planner Genatossio stated
that she feels it is very commendable for Mr. Broderick to try to arrange for
the 'whole Board to visit this development at one time.
14. Date of Next Meeting is Wednesday, December 11, 1985, at 7:30 P.M.
15. The Board entered into a workshop to review the changes to the Subdivision
Regulations.'
16. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
CLERK
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