HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 12/30/1985PENDING BUSINESS
Subdivisions (deadline on Planning Board decisions)
o "Shiloh Estates" - preliminary plan - 12 lots off Essex Street -
December 18, 1985 0
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 S
o "Highview Estates" - preliminary plan - 13 lots off Maple Street -
January 3, 1986
o "EastbrookiEstates" - 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 13, 1986
o "Mill Farm Estates" - preliminary plan - 17 lots off Mill Street -
January 13, 1986
o "Connors Avenue" - preliminary plan - 3 lots off Francis Avenue -
January 13, 1986
o "Hallett Crossing 'I I" - preliminary plan.- 34 lots off Fruit Street -
( January 16, 1986
o "Bluejay Estates" preliminary plan - 9 lots off Elm Street -
January 12, 1985
Other
o Investigation of "Scenic Roads" - Maple Street
o Downtown Parking Review
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PLANNING BOARD'S;
MINUTES
DECEMBER 17, 1985
Present: Chairman Brugliera, Acting Clerk Bachman
Planners: Genatossio, Flynn, Boldrighini* and Fiore*
Planning Director Callinan
1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. #
2. Public Hearing - Subdivision Regulations
{
The public hearing continuation for the Subdivision Regulationsbegan
at 7:30 P.M. The hearing was again continued at: 9:45 P.M. A copy of
the transcript is available in the Planning Department office.
*Planner Boldrighini entered during this public hearing.
*Planner Fiore entered during this public hearing.
This hearing will be continued until January 15,' 1985, at 7:30 P.M.
3. Acting Clerk Bachman left the meeting.
Motion: To have Planner Flynn be Acting Clerk for the remainder of the
meeting.'
(Fiore - Boldrighini - All in favor)
4. Sign "Green Acres" Subdivision Plan
Planner Genatossio would like to know if all the comments on the approval
letter have been incorporated onto the plan. The Planning Board reviewed
these plans along with the approval letter and found that all the comments
were incorporated on the plan with the exception of the poorly drained soils
and the water easement ,(which was delineated as a drainage easement) between
lots 6 and 7. The Board would like these comments placed on the plans.
Motion: To sign ,the "Green Acres" Subdivision Plan subject to the
above comments being delineated on the plan.
(Genatossio - Fiore - All in favor)
The Board will come into the Planning Department office during the week once
these plans are submitted with the above delineations.
Planning Board's Minutes
December 17,;1985
Page 2
4 5. Review "Shiloh Estates" Preliminary Subdivision Plan
Acting Clerk Flynn read the comments from the various department heads.
The majority of the comments which were received from the Department of
Public Works would be incorporated on the definitive stage of the plan
and, therefore, were not pertinent to the preliminary plan approval. The
Planning Director had a comment on waiving a portion of the sidewalk in
this subdivision in exchange for sidewalks on Essex Street. Planner Gena-
tossio stated that there were no 'sidewalks on Essex Street and she feels
that it is really not necessary because it will only be for a small section
of Essex Street if the Board does require the sidewalk.Planning Director
Callinan stated that this recommendation' would really be taken up at the
definitive stage;; he also stated that the flood plain was not delineated
on the plans. The applicant then submitted a revised plan which stated that
this site does not fall within the 100 -year flood zone. Acting; Clerk Flynn
stated that the checklist for this subdivision is now complete.
Motion: To approve the preliminary subdivision plan for "Shiloh
Estates".
(Genatossio - Fiore - All in favor)
(Chairman Brugliera abstained from voting on this subdivision.)
6. Building Moving Permits
The Planning Board received two (2) building moving permits which they ';must
make a recommendation on to the Selectmen.
202 Central Street to 44 Howe Street
The Planning Board reviewed the application for the moving of this building and
the route which it would 'cover and found no problems with this application.
Motion: To approve the moving of a building from 202 Central Street
to 44 Howe Street.
(Flynn - Fiore - All in favor)
12 Creedon Street to Lot One (1) at the 'end of Highland Avenue -
The Planning Board reviewed the application for the moving of this building
and the route which it would cover and found no ;problems with this application.
Motion: To approve the moving of a building from 12 Creedon Street
to Lot One (1) at the end of Highland Avenue.
(Fiore-.Genatossio - All in favor)
7. Public Discussion
No comments at this time.
8. bate of Next Meeting is Monday, December 23, 1985, at 7:30 P.M.
9. Meeting, adjourned at 10:35 P.M.
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CLERK-- �� DATE
PLANNING BOARD'S
AGENDA'
DECEMBER 30, 1985
1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M.
2. Clerk's Report
a. Correspondence'
b. S Minutes of December 11, 1985
Minutes of December 17, 1985
3. 8:00 P.M. - Armando Giovino - Bicentennial Court
4. "Forest Park" Discussion -;Gravel Pit Restoration`
5. "Massapoag Estates" - retention basins
6. Discuss Canoe River Estates
7. Review preliminary subdivision plans:
o "Indian Estates" subdivision plan
o "Sturbridge Estates" subdivision plan
o "Eastbrook Estates" subdivision plan
o "Echo Hills" subdivision plan
o "Eastleigh Estates I" subdivision plane.
o ^Stearns Hill Estates" subdivision plan
8. Review Site Plan for Proposed Pole Barn - Old Elm Street'
9. "Form A" plans
10. Around the 'Table
11. Public Discussion
12. Date of Next Meeting
13. Adjournment
PENDING BUSINESS
Subdivisions (deadline on Planning Board decisions)
o "Indian Estates" - preliminary plan - 174 lots off Route 106 =
December 24, 1985
o <"Sturbridge Estates" -'preliminary plan - 25 lots offs Route 106 -
December 24, 1985
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 r"North Ridge Estates" preliminary plan - 10 lots off Route :106 -
January 13, 1986
0 2"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 -
'iJanuary 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" -j preliminary plan - 18 lots off East Street -
January 13, 1986
o...."Mill Farm Estates" —:preliminary plan - 17 lots off Mill Street -
January 13, 1986
o "Connors Avenue" - preliminary plan -'3 lots off Francis Avenue -
January 13, 1986
o "Bluejay Estates" - preliminary plan - 9 lots off Elm Street -
January 13, 1986
o< "Hallett Crossing II".- preliminary plan - 34 lots off Fruit Street
January 16, 1986
o"Fieldbrook Village" definitive plan - 8 lots off Fruit Street -
February 14, 1986
o"Treetops" - preliminary plan- 48 lots off Branch and Ware Street
February 14, 1986
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o "Pine Meadows";- preliminary plan - 23 lots off Williams Street -
February 15, 1986
Other Business
o 'Investigation of "Scenic Roads" - Maple Street
o 'Downtown Parking Review
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PLANNING BOARD'S'
MINUTES
DECEMBER 30, 1985
Present: Chairman Brugliera, Acting', Clerk Genatossio
Planners: Boldrighini, Flynn, Bachman and Fiore*
Planning Director Callinan
1. Meeting called to 'order at 7:30 P.M.
2. Motion: To have Planner Genatossio be Acting Clerk.
(Flynn-<Boldrighini - All in favor)
3. Correspondence
*Planner Fiore entered into the meeting during correspondence.
A pamphlet from the American Land Resource Association.
A pamphlet from the Executive Office of Communities and Development re-
garding "Access Roadways".
A copy of the Planning Board's Agenda for December 30, 1985.
A copy of a letter from Ronald Doucette, Acting Chairman, to Roger Rec,'
Mansfield Co -Operative Bank, regarding the release of $179,150.00 from
the performance guarantee for the completion of "Wedgewood Estates" Sub-
division.
A copy of a letter from Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield
Planning Board, to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding the Board's
recommendation on the request of Susan S. Brown for a variance to erect'
an office building on a lot on Creedon Street, located in a General
Business and Residence A'Zone, said use being non -conforming in -a Resi-
dence A Zone.
A'copy of ;a letter from Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield
Planning Board, to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding the Board's
recommendation on the request of Robert Freerksen for a'variance for a
lot on Lakeview Road having an existing ,building ,with less than 'a 15 -foot
sideyard and containing less than 15,000; square feet, both of which are
` non -conforming in a Residence A Zone.
A copy of a letter from Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield
Planning Board, to Mrs. Judith F. Scott, 'Town Clerk, regarding the Board's
decision regarding the "Shiloh Estates" preliminary subdivision plan.
Mansfield Planning Board Minutes
December 30, 1985
Page 2
A copy of a letter from Joseph D. Brugliera, Chairman of the Mansfield
Planning 'Board, 'to Mr. Edward Broderick, The Broderick Corporation, re-
garding the
e-garding=the "Camelot at Mansfield" subdivision plan.
A memorandum from Edward A. Sliney, Jr.,, Fire Chief, to the Mansfield
Planning Board regarding the fire alarm box located at'Goward Drive and
Essex Street (Box 278) which has been installed and is in proper working
order.
Q copy of a legal advertisement from the Town of Foxboro Planning Board.
A hearing will be held on January 2, 1985, at 8:00 P.M.
A copy of a legal advertisement from the Town of Sharon Board of Appeals.
A hearing will be held on January 9, 1986, at 7:30 P.M.
A copy of a legal advertisement from the Town of Sharon Board of Appeals.
A hearing will be held on Thursday, January 9, 1986, at 8:30 P.M.
A copy of a legal advertisement from the Town of Sharon Board of Appeals.
A hearing will be held on January 9, 1986, at 8:00 P.M.
A copy of a legal advertisement from the Town of Sharon Board of Appeals.
A hearing will be held on January 16, 1986, at 7:30 P.M.
A copy of a legal advertisement from the Town of Foxboro Building
Commissioner. A`hearing will be held on December 30, 1985, at 7:00 P.M.
A'copy of a Statement of Facts from the Mansfield Zoning Board of Appeals
regarding the application of Robert J. Travers. This variance was
granted.'
A copy of the "Planning" magazine for the month of December, 1985.
A pamphlet from The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy regarding;a course
description and enrollment.
A pamphlet from The Urban Land Institute explaining The Urban Land In-
stitute and membership benefits.
A pamphlet from The Urban Land Institute regarding books that are avail-
able.
4. Planning ,Board Minutes
Executive Session Minutes of November 6., 1985
Motion: To approve the 'Executive Session Minutes of November i6, 1985,
as amended.
(Flynn'- Fiore All in favor);
Planner Flynn stated that on the second ,page of these minutes the sentence
( "Attorney Gelerman stated that he will ask them that question when they are
under deposition" was repeated twice. She would like t_i;e second sentence
deleted from the minutes entirely.
Planning Board Minutes
December 30,'1985
Page 3
Minutes of December 11, 1985
Motion: To approve the Minutes of December 11, 1985, as amended.
(Flynn - Bachman - All in favor)
Planner Flynn stated that on Page 2, under the discussion of "Cluster
Development" - it'states 'that "Planner Flynn stated that she did not like
the terminology of calling this a 'Planned Residential Development"', she
would like this changed to Cluster Development.
Planner Flynn also stated that after she had left this meeting,the Board
discussed the "Camelot at Mansfield" subdivision and she would like to
know if Mr. Broderick had come into the 'meeting, to give the Board an over-
all view of what is going on in this project because it was not in the
minutes. ±Chairman Brugliera stated that Mr. Broderick 'did not come in to
explain this whole plan to the Board.
Planner Genatossio stated that on Page 3, under the discussion .of "Cluster
Development" - it stated that the motion is "To have Edward Broderick bring
this article to the Annual Town Meeting and to have the Board work with
Mr. Broderick on this article." She stated that she thought the motion
was also supposed to read that the Planning Director was to work with Edward
Broderick on this article. Chairman Brugliera stated that the 'Board did
not make that stipulation part of this motion because they felt that the
Planning Director had too much work to do without getting involved in the
"Cluster Development" provision. Acting Clerk Genatossio stated that she
misunderstood the motion.
Minutes of December 17,1985
Motion: To approve the Minutes of December 17, 1985, as amended.
(Flynn - Fiore All in favor)
Planner Genatossio stated that on Page 2 under "Around the Table" while
discussing the withdrawal of plans, there are two ideas combined in the
same paragraph and she would like this section deleted from the minutes
entirely.';
5. 8:00 P.M. - Armando Giovino - Bicentennial Court
Armando Giovino approached the Planning Board and stated that he has two
(2) lots on the corner of Pratt Street and Bicentennial Court and he would
like the Board's assurance that these lots will still be available to 'build
on should an amendment for the 60,000 square foot lots pass at the next Town
Meeting. These lots were split up when the subdivision of Bicentennial
Court was put in, and Mr. Giovino was assured by, the Planning Board at the
time of approval that he would have no problems with these lots. The Board
stated that these lots may have been a',part of the original subdivision
plan and if they were, they will be protected. 'If they were not part of
the original subdivision plan, then Mr. Giovino will have to "Form A" these
lots to protect them. The Board would like the Planning Director to review
the "Bicentennial Court" subdivision plan and contact Mr. Giovino at
339-7333 as to what exactly has to be done to protect these lots.
6. A new member of the Planning Board, Doug Annino, was present at this meeting
and the Board decided to let him sit at the table and discuss matters with
Planning Board's Minutes
December 30, 1985
Page 4
the Board; this evening.
Motion: To have Doug Annino, new Planning Board member, sit with the
Board to discuss matters this evening although his term does
not officially start until January 1, 1986.
(Boldrighini - Flynn - All in favor)
Motion: To send a letter to Ronald Doucette thanking him for his time
spent on the Planning Board and especially thanking him for
the extra time he spent on the 'Subdivision Regulations review.
(Fiore - Flynn - All in 'favor)
6. "Forest Park" Discussion l- Gravel Pit Restoration
Edward Broderick,,' applicant, brought in a plan to the Planning ,Board of
his "Forest Park" preliminary subdivision plan on a 100 'scale so that
the Board can see more clearly the area of the road layout and the gravel
pit which Mr. Broderick would like to restore. He stated that there are
three (3) notablefeatures on this site which are: 1. drainage system;
2. road cuts; and 3. the movement of gravel from one spot on the site to
another spot on the site. He stated that there are two (2) main entrance
points to this subdivision, Gilbert Street and West Street. This plan)
highlighted the drainage of this subdivision. He is proposing to take:
a portion of the wetlands and create a clear -water pond and also create
a wildlife pond in another section of this subdivision; he stated that
no material will be leaving the site, it will be moved from one pond to
another. He stated that the cuts in the; roadway, are as minimal, as
possible.; Chairman Brugliera asked Mr. Broderick what the depth of
the clear -water pond would be. Mr. Broderick stated that it will be
ten to sixteen feet deep and he would like to hire Lycott to work with
him on the development of these ponds. Planner Flynn and Acting Clerk
Genatossio stated that the Zoning Bylaw specifically states that no new
ponds are allowed in the 'Town of Mansfield regardless of whether material
will be leaving the site, however, pond restoration is allowed under the
Zoning Bylaw. Mr. Broderick disagreed with this interpretation and felt
that pond creation is allowed as long as no material leaves the site, he
stated that the Board had received a letter from Town Counsel stating
this fact which pertained to another project. Mr. Broderick requested
that the Board ask an opinion of Town Counsel on this matter.
Motion: To send a letter to Town Counsel requesting information
pertaining to new pond development on this site.
(Boldrighini - Fiore - Brugliera)
(Flynn - Genatossio - Bachman opposed) FAILS
Planner Bachman stated that the Board should get a written letter from
Mr. Broderick on exactly'; what he: plans to do on this site and then the
Board should get an opinion from Town Counsel at that time if the Board
should decide it :is necessary. Planner Boldrighini did not feel this was
necessary, since the opinion should be a';general 'one and not specifically
for only this development. Planner Flynn disagreed because she did not
feel Town Counsel's opinion was needed since no new ponds are allowed in
the Town according to the Zoning Bylaw.
Motion: To have Edward Broderick send a letter to the 'Board stating
his exact intentions on this site and upon receipt of this
letter, it should be forwarded' directly to Town Counsel for
his opinion.
(Boldrighini — Fiore -`Brugliera)
i(Genatossio - :Flynn - Bachman opposed) .:FAILS
Planning Board's Minutes
December 30, 1985
Page 5.'
Planner Bachman stated that after the Board receives this letter from Mr.
Broderick,they should then vote on it to be forwarded to Town Counsel,
this letter should not be forwarded to Town Counsel directly without fur-
ther discussion of the Board.
Acting Clerk Genatossio had a concern about the length of the roadways in
this subdivision and whether or not it was allowed; she feels that more
roads may be needed because as this subdivision is at the present time,
it is like a big loop and it is not very good from a safety point of view.
Planning Director Callinan stated that the Board may want to phase this
subdivision so that there will not be a problem with safety and the Board
also has the option of having road covenants placed on this subdivision
for; the contruction of the road so that there will be a way in and out of
the subdivision at all times.
Chairman Brugliera inquired as to if this would be a cluster development.
Mr. Broderick stated that right now he is proceeding with the development
for a conventional subdivision because he does not have the time to wait
until a cluster development provision is 'passed at the Town Meeting.
Acting Clerk Genatossio asked Mr. 'Broderick if this was a submitted plan
because the Board originally denied it. Mr. Broderick stated that it was
still a denied plan, but he had sent a letter to the Board stating that S
all the items for denial were on the plan when originally submitted and,
therefore, he would like the Board to reconsider their original vote. He
stated that if he did resubmit a preliminary plan for this project, it
would be the exact same plan that the Board had in front of them when they
denied it originally.
Motion: To reconsider the Planning Board's original vote on the:
"Forest Park" preliminary subdivision plan.
(Fiore - Boldrighini - All in favor)
Acting Clerk Genatossio read the checklist on the "Forest Park" preliminary
plan which was done by the Planning Director and everything was complete.
Chairman Brugliera stated that if the Board is going to reconsider this sub-
division plan, there should be a time limit set on it and it should also be
reviewed by the new Town Engineer who is expected to start on January 6,'
1986. Several Board members felt that the plan could not be approved be-
cause there are two (2) pond areas shown on it and pond areas are not
allowed in the Town of Mansfield according to the Zoning Bylaw. 'Planner'
Fiore stated that he, too, does not believe the plan can be approved, but
the Board should not just deny the plan if there are other things of value
that can be added to it.
Motion: To extend the period of time to act on this subdivision
plan for '30 days in order that the Planning Board can
get comments from the new Town Engineer and other de-
partment heads due to the fact that there may be other
items of value that can be added to the 'plan.
(Boldrighini - Fiore - Genatossio - Bachman - Brugliera)
(Planner Flynn was opposed to this motion)
Mr. Broderick stated that there is approximately 7,000 square feet of road-
way going ;through ,wetlands and he will take this plan to the Conservation
Commission in January and that the average size of the lots is one acre.
Motion: To send a letter to Judith Scott, Town Clerk, informing her
that the Board has reconsider their vote on the "Forest Park"
subdivision and that an 'extension of 30 days has been granted.
(Flynn - Genatossio - All in favor)
Planning Board's Minutes
December 30, 1985
Page 5
7. "Massapoag Estates" retention basins
Chairman Brugliera informed Paul Folkman, applicant, that the reason that
this plan was denied was because the deadline was expiring and another ex-
tension request was not received by the applicant and since there were so
many changes to be made to the plan, the Board had no other choice, but to
deny the plan. Paul Folkman requested that the Board reconsider their vote
and stated that he has made amendments to 'r the plan which 'address all the
comments stated in the denial letter. He stated that it was just an over-
sight on his part to allow the deadline date to expire without granting j
another extension.Acting Clerk Genatossio stated that Mr. Folkman should
resubmit his preliminary plan and 'then the Board can look at it.
Motion: To reconsider the Planning Board's original vote on the
preliminary plan for "Massapoag Estates".
(Flynn - Fiore - All in favor) PASSES
Planner Flynn stated that when a definitive plan is denied by the Planning
Board, the applicant can redesign the plan so that it comes into conformance
with the Subdivision Regulations and then the Planning Board can reconsider
the; plan; she would like to know why the Board cannot take the same approach
on a preliminary plan. Planning Director Callinan stated that the State Law
does not specifically state that the Board can do that under a preliminary
plan process. Mr. Folkman stated that he will do whatever the Board requests;
if they want him to resubmit his preliminary plan, he will do so He in-
formed the 'Board that they are planning on submitting their definitive plan
in a few weeks. Planning Director Callinan stated that it is better for the
Board to discuss this plan in a preliminary stage rather than waiting for
the; plan to go to the definitive stage because they have more input at the
preliminary stage;; he believes the Board can legally reconsider their
original denial on this plan. Acting Clerk Genatossio still felt that Mr.
Folkman should resubmit his preliminary plan and the Board should act on
it from that point'.
Motion: To request the developer to resubmit his preliminary plan
to the Town Clerk with the changes which were requested in
the denial letter.
(Genatossio - Bachman)
(Brugliera - Fiore - Boldrighini:- Flynn opposed) FAILS
Planner Fiore stated that the Board will have the Planning Director review
the plans which Mr. Folkman submitted and the Board will take this matter up
at the next Planning Board meeting.
Motion: To have Planning Director Callinan review the "Massapoag Estates"
preliminary plan 'according to the denial letter and Mr. Folkman's
letter of December 17, 1985, and the Board will take up this
matter at the next Planning Board meeting.
(Fiore - Flynn - Brugliera - Bachman - Boldrighini)
(Genatossio opposed to this motion) PASSES
8. Discuss "Canoe River Estates" Subdivision
f Planning Director Callinan stated that Mike Laughlin, representative for;
Douglas King Builders, had asked to be put on the agenda at the last Board
meeting which he was, but 'due to lack of a quorum, it had to be postponed
to ;this week's meeting. However, Mr. Laughlin is not present at this
meeting. The Planning Director has spoken with Mr. Laughlin and Mr. Laughlin
Planning Board's Minutes
December 30, 1985
Page 6
has requested that. the Planning Board reconsider their vote to pull the
bond on this subdivision and have the work completed by the Town. Planning
Director Callinan stated that he has spoken with the DPW Construction In-
spector and was informed that little work has been done on this subdivision,
but that during this season there is really no work that is able to be com-
pleted. He stated that if the Board still does decide to call the bond on
this subdivision, they should decide what procedure they want to 'follow to
have the work completed by; the Town. Planner Flynn stated that she believes
the Board should keep their original motion and call the performance bond on
this subdivision because this work should have been completed a long time
ago.
Motion: To remain with the Planning Board's original vote to call
the performance bond for the "Canoe River Estates" Sub-
division because no matter what time of year it this
subdivision has been uncompleted for three (3) years. A
copy of this letter is to be sent to the Board of Select-
ment, Town Counsel and the Town Manager.
(Flynn -'Genatossio - All in favor)
9. Review "Indian Estates" preliminary subdivision plan
The deadline on this subdivision was December 24,'1985, and there was a
question from the Board as to whether they have the authority to act on it
since the deadline date has already passed, Planner Flynn felt that the
Board should act on this plan. Planning Director'Callinan highlighted his
comments for the Planning Board. Planner Genatossio had a concern with
the 'length of Algonquin Street; it appears to be 800 feet long and yet, it
is still a;cul-de-sac and this is not allowed in the Subdivision 'Regula-
tions.
Motion: Todeny the preliminary plan for "Indian f. Estates" due to.
the reasons which have not been incorporated on the plan
according to the Subdivision Regulation's checklist and
the comments which were made by the Planning Director and
the applicant should also be notified that he should more
closely adhere to the Subdivision Regulations particularly
regarding street lengths.`
(Flynn - Genatossio - All in favor)
Acting Clerk Genatossio asked if the applicant should be made aware that
the Board may require open space lots for this subdivision. The Planning
Director stated that the Board should inform the of this fact at this
point rather than at the definitive stage.
10. Review "Sturbridge Estates" preliminary subdivision plan'
Planning Director Callinan'outlined his comments for the Planning Board.`
He stated that there is no problems with the plan conforming to the Rules
and Regulations, but there are detention ponds on Lots 22 and 23 and the1 ',..
Board may want to address that point. He stated that this is within a
Water Supply Protection District.
Motion: To deny the "Sturbridge Estates" preliminary plan due
to the Planning Director's comments.
(Fiore - Flynn - All in favor)
Planning Board's Minutes
December 30, 1985
Page 7
11. Review "Eastbrook Estates" preliminary subdivision plan
Acting Clerk Genatossio read the comment from the various department heads.
Bob Foley, abutter, whose property is listed on the plan as belonging to
Zitoli, asked the Board if the placement of the road in; this subdivision
is legal because it is right up against his property line and the appli-
cant is building his road through wetlands; he was also very concerned`
about the water flowing onto his property. The Board stated that this
is a legal road and that as far as the applicant building his road through
wetlands, he willhave to go to the Conservation Commission for, approval.
Chairman'Brugliera explained to Mr. Foley that the Planning Board only
approves the concept of the plan. Acting Clerk Flynn stated that the
DPW's comments regarding ;this plan would not be ;pertinent until the plan
goes to a'definitive stage. Planning Director informed the Board of his
recommendation regarding an alternative access to this subdivision as was
stated in his comments to the Board.
Motion: ;To deny ;the preliminary plan for "Eastbrook Estates"
based on the comments of the Planning Director, it
should also be pointed out to the applicant that the
Board has many concerns about the crossings of the
wetlands by the 'roadways and the applicant should
seriously consider rerouting of roads and should con-
sider whether Lot 13 should be :on the subdivision.
(Fiore - Boldrighini - All in favor)
12. Review "Echo Hills" preliminary subdivision plan
Jack Taylor, applicant, approached the Planning;' Board and requested that
this plan not be discussed until; next week because he was not aware that
it would be brought up tonight so he does not have his engineeror his
attorney with him. The Board explained to Mr. Taylor that he would have
to submitfa request, in writing,; to the Board for an extension of time
for the Board to act on this pian. Mr.lTaylor submitted this extension
to the Board at this point.
Motion: To approve the extension request for the "Echo': Hills"
preliminary subdivisionplan until January 17, 1986.
(Fiore - Flynn - All in favor)
13. Review "Eastleigh, Estates I" preliminary subdivision plan
*Doug Annino left the Planning Board meeting at this point.
Acting Clerk Genatossio read the comments from the various department heads.
Planning Director Callihan suggested that an Environmental Impact Statement
be done in this area due to the fact that there are so many subdivisions
proposed in this area; he stated that he has spoken with SRPEDD and they can
do this study. Planner Flynn asked if this study would take up some of the
Town's hours which are appropriated to them. Planning Director Callinan
stated that the hours would be used and,; therefore, Planner Flynn felt that
it should not be done in this manner because the Town should not use up
their appropriated hours; on an Impact Study for ;proposed developments.
Planning Director Callinan stated that a checklist has been done on this
subdivision, but it was misplaced and, therefore, he does not know whether
all the technical requirements have been met. The Board noted that there
were other problems with this subdivision and that the Planning Director
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should review this plan and list what the technical requirements are that
are missing.
Motion: To deny the "Eastleigh Estates '3" preliminary subdivision
plan due to the lots which are fronting on Route 106, the
problems with the lot ownership, the Environmental Impact
Statement which should be conducted, the road layout, and
any affects of the drainage system. The technical re-
quirements which are not incorporated on the plan should
be included in the letter. It should also be noted that
the Board believes there should be open space included
in this 'r subdivision.
(Fiore - Genatossio — All in favor)
14. Review "Stearns Hill Estates" preliminary subdivision plan
Acting Clerk Genatossio read the, comments from the various department
heads. Planning Director Callinan stated that this plan had a'lot of
problems because the applicants are just doing enough to get the plans
submitted and that he recommendswaivers to eleviate the impact on the
Town. Acting Clerk Genatossio stated that she feels there is a big
safety problem with this subdivision and she feels that the Board can
deny the ,plan on :that basis. She stated that in this denial letter,
the Board can state that it feels there is a safety problem with the
plan because there is only one access way to Stearns Avenue and the
Board recommends that the applicant connect his 'road to another sub-
division to provide at least one other access.
Motion: To deny ;the plan for the "Stearns Hill Estates" pre-
liminary subdivision based on the inadequacy of the
roadway layout and the potential impact of this sub-
division on Stearns Avenue.
(Fiore - Flynn All in favor)
15. Review Site Plan for Proposed Pole Barn - Old Elm Street
The applicant of this site plan is Richard Staples and it is for a pole
barn which is to be used to store equipment during the winter months on
Old Elm Street. lPlanning Director Callinan stated that; he has lspoken
with the 'applicant and has been told that this is only a temporary struc-
ture for 'storing ;his equipment during the winter. The Planning Director
stated that the applicant has not provided any drainage or landscaping;
for this ;site plan and that if this is to be a permanent structure, then
the applicant shall have; to provide this information. Otherwise, it is
the Board's decision whether the want to require that information fromi
the applicant. Acting Clerk Genatossio would like to know if the Board
can put a stipulation in their recommendation to the Building Inspector
stating that the, applicant shall raise his building after a certain number
of months.
Motion: To send a letter to the Building Inspector stating that
in regards to the site plan for a proposed pole barn on
-Old Elm Street, the Planning Board feels that if this is
a temporary structure, the building shall be raised after
the winter season is over (April 15, 1986); if this is to
be a permanent structure that is to remain on the site,
there are certain requirements which will have to be met:
Acting Clerk Genatossio stated that the Planning Director
should list these requirements. j
(Genatossio - Boldrighini - Flynn - Brugliera - Fiore)
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' 16. Around the Table
Chairman Brugliera informed the 'Board that a new Clerk is needed and that
the Board should decide who they would 'like to have as their Clerk for:
the remainder of this year. He 'asked if the Board would like to make any
nominations.
Motion: To have Albert Boldrighini be Clerk for the remainder of the
year.
(Fiore Flynn All in favor)
Planner Boldrighini did not wish to accept this nomination. Chairman
Brugliera stated that the Board should think about who they want and this
matter will be brought up again next week. Acting Clerk Genatossio stated
that the Board could just have an Acting Clerk each week instead of nomi-
nating a Clerk for the rest of the year.
The Board received a bill from Gelerman & Cashman regarding professional
services rendered on behalf of the Mnasfield Planning Board regarding the
Foxboro Terminals Company. The total of the bill is $700.00.
Motion: To approve the 'payment of this bill and to forward it to
the Board of Selectmen for payment.
(Flynn - Genatossio - All in favor)
The Board received a letter from Cavallo,& Signoriello grantingpermission
to Michael Trowbridge of 'RIM Engineering, to withdraw the recently submitted
plans for "High View Estates" preliminary subdivision off of Maple Street.
Motion: To accept this withdrawal and to notify the Town Clerk'
of this withdrawal.
(Genatossio - Flynn - All in favor)
17. Public Discussion
No comments at this time.
18. Date of Next Meeting is Wednesday, January 8, 1985, at 7:30 P.M.
19. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
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