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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 08/04/1982PLANNING BOARD AGENDA August 4, 1982 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 F.M. 2. Clerk's Report (a) Correspondence (b) Minutes of July 21, 1982 3. Warrant 4. Visitor's Agenda 8:00 -_Granada Park Subdivision - Drainage James Schmidt, 'Harry Curry, and Richard DeMarco 8:15 - Gary Woolman - Meadow Lane Road Completion i 8:30 - Kathy Cooper - Variance - John Street 8:40 - Warren Jones - Variance - Apple Tree, Diner 8:50 -'Margot Jellinek - Canoe River Estates 9:00 - Bonwood Corp. ,- Fairfield 9:15 - Incorp Development - Variance - Forbes Blvd. 5. New Business (a) Around the Table (b) Status of Plans (c) Correspondence (d) Date of Next Meeting (e) Public Discussion 6. Adjournment PLANNING BOARD MINUTES August 4, 1982 Present: Chairman Seifert, Clerk DeGirolamo Planners: Brugliera, Genatossio, Kaufman, and Parsons* 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM 2. Correspondence Copy of a letter from Mitchel Seifert to Bertram Cook regarding the Rolf Hagen site plan. Copy of a letter from Mitchel Seifert to Robert Chavaree and Allen Willis regarding Cabot Pond restoration security guarantee. Copy of a letter from Paul Folkman to Joseph Magaldi requesting that each board member receive a copy of the newsletter. Letter from Joseph Magaldi to Paul Folkman requesting the names and addresses of the board members and informing him that there will be a $4.00 fee for each member. Letter from Ronald McElman to Mitchel Seifert regarding Cedar Meadows Subdivision - "Squire Avenue/Ephriam Drive. Letter from Alexander Zaleski to Roy DeGirolamo regarding municipal assistance. Wetlands Protection Act order of conditions for Incorp Development Corp. for the proposed Mansfield Inn. Literature from Prentice -Hall, Inc. regarding their Construction Specifications Handbook. Copy of the June 30, 1982 final budget report. Wetlands Protection Act order of conditions (Denial) for Carl Nelson and Elwood Shepard for their project located on Spring Street. Newsletter from the American Planning Association. Copy of a public hearing notice from the City of Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals. Hearings will be held on July 29, 1982 at 7:30 on the applications of Attleboro DPW for a special permit to remove gravel from Orr's Pond; and Isenberg Realty Trust for an exception to the front yard requirement. Planning Board's minutes August 4, 1982 Page 2 Copy of a public hearing notice from the Easton Board of Appeals. Hearings will be held on August 11, 1982, at 7:30 on the applica- tions of Mrs. Prescott for a special permit to allow a 50 ft. mobile home on premises; and Ramble Realty Trust to allow the construction of two residential dwellings on otherwise conforming building lots. Copy of a public hearing notice from the Easton Board of Appeals. A hearing will be on August 4, 1982, at 7:30 on the appeal of American Fences, Inc. for a special permit to allow the use of the existing signpost and bracket for a new sign. Decision from the Easton Board of Appeals on the appeal of Joseph Raffaele for a variance to allow construction of a manufacturing/ warehouse building within 500 ft. of abutting residences. This petition was withdrawn without prejudice. Copy of a letter from Mitchel Seifert to Bertram Cook regarding the Zola family's gravel removal surplus material permit. Copy of a letter from Mitchel Seifert to Bertram Cook regarding Leon Grant's surplus material permit for Maple St./Franklin St. Petition from the residents of Granada Park requesting that RA R Realty complete the sidewalks, curbstones; and final paving prior to October 1, 1982. 3. There was some discussion regarding the letter received from Joseph Magaldi, which informed the, board that there would.be a $4.00 fee for each member who wished to receive a copy .of the newsletter. It was the concensus of the board to copy the newsletter rather than paying $4.00 per member to have it mailed to them by Joseph Magaldi. *Planner Parsons entered the meeting 4. Variance - Incorp Development, Corp. - Forbes Blvd. Incorp Development requests a variance to construct a 125 -room motel at 60 Forbes Blvd. containing five stories, which is non -conforming in the Industrial Zone. The shape and wetland condition on the lot limits the available space for construction. If less than five stories are permitted, the project will be economically impossible. Chairman Seifert informed the board that.he had spoken with Bertram Cook. He read Section 3, Exemptions from:Zoning Regulations, of the General Laws. Mr. Cook said he had called the Department of Community Affairs and Development regarding the three.story height restriction vs. the 45 feet restriction. The Department of Community Affairs informed Mr. Cook that the Zoning By -Jaw may regulate the number of feet, but it shouldn't regulate the number of stories because the State Building Code already regulates this. It was also pointed out that if you had a 45 ft. building with three stories, the ceilings would be 15 feet high. Motion: To send a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. (Parsons - Kaufman) In Favor - Brugliera & DeGirolamo VOTED Opposed - Genatossio Planning Board's minutes August 4, 1982 Page 3 Minutes of July 21, 1982 Motion: To approve (DeGirolamo - Parsons, all in favor) VOTED Margot Jellinek - Canoe River Estates Subdivision Margot Jellinek appeared before the board and said that no one from the Planning Board went to the public hearing, which was held in Foxboro, regarding the Canoe River. She presented the board with a geological survey map and pointed out the location of.the Canoe River and the pro- posed subdivision. She also said that in 1982, this was voted the Water Supply Protection District. She presented the board with another map and pointed out Beaumont Pond and Factory Pond. She read sections from the Conservation Commission's study regarding the following: (1) Chemical Additives to run-off water. She pointed out that all run-off from Road A is _going into Canoe River to Beaumont Pond.. (2) Expected Contents,, (3) Affect on Groundwater Quality, (4) Elevations of Septic Systems. She said that it is going to be a 13 lot subdivision, 16 acres in size. Chairman Seifert suggested that the board members read the impact study which has been done on Beaumont Pond. He said that he and Paul have, already reviewed it. Margot Jellinek informed the board that the Foxboro Conservation Commission is holding a hearing on August 10, 1982. Motion: To have the DPW Director/Engineer look over the Canoe River Subdivision plans and the wetlands protection act,' (Genatossio - Brugliera, all in favor) VOTED 7. Granada Park Subdivision - Harry Curry and Richard DeMarco Chairman Seifert read the petition submitted by the residents. He informed them that the drainage is all the board has control over. Mr. Curry said they were in seven months ago because he had 8 inches of water in his base- ment. The developer put in a pipe to stop the flooding.. Now the water comes in only in severe rainstorms. The water from the back and in between the houses drains under his basement and out the pipe to the sewer. Most of the water is not on his land because it drains through his basement. His neighbor has in now on his land, but it does not flood his basement. Chair- man Seifert asked if the residents had any suggestions. The Planning Director previously suggested building a berm to hold the water back. Chairman Seifert explained the water run-off on the ,lot. He said that there. is a large area of land behind Mr. Curry's 'house that naturally pitches towards the subdivision. Because of this, the water sheds towards them: It was suggested to fill in the area where there is a pocket, but trees, shrubs, ect. would be lost. Mr. Curry said that the depth of the water in the pocket is over 1 foot. Al Paglia said he was out to the site last Wednesday with the Planning Director. They walked out to the area which Mr. Curry claims is full of water, and the grass was just wet. If the ground was frozen, then maybe there would be water. Al Paglia pointed out that in June, there was 11 inches of rain, which is a record rainfall. Margot Jellinek said that the Conse:vat:ion Commission was going to hold a wetlands hearing, but the Department of Engineering crossed it out; therefore, the land was not put in a wetland area. The outcome of this discussion is that all members will go out and see the site for themselves and talk with the Planning Director, Board of Health Agent, and Bertram Cook if they have any questions. `Planning Board's minutes August 4, 1982 Page 4 8. Meadow Lane Road Completion - Gary Woolman Mr. Gary Woolman appeared before the board, speaking on behalf of all the home owners in the area. They are asking for the completion of Meadow Lane at this time. He said the street is 100 percent complete up to the bonded area. There are four lots not under the bond. These lots can't be sold because there is no bond on them. They would like to have the berm, sidewalks, ect. installed so that they may complete their landscaping. There are.no street lights. On "several occasions: there has been a drinking problem, which -creates alot of `broken glass. There is no fire box. There are five families presently living on Meadow Lane, and there are six children. A recent need for an ambulance was delayed because they didn't know the location of Meadow Lane. There is no street sign. They have contacted Paul Folkman. At this time, Mr. Willis has no intention of completing Meadow Lane. Mr. Willis, the developer, has not put up anything in the last two years. With the bond that the Planning Board is retaining, at this time, the residents would like to have the street completed by November 1, 1982. Motion: To invite Mr. Willis in to the next Planning Board meeting. (Parsons - Kaufman, all in favor) VOTED 9. Variance - Kathy and LarryCooper - John.Street Mr. and Mrs. Cooper appeared before the board to. request a variance to divide a parcel of land owned by Catherine.N. Falotico at 12 John Street into two separate lots. Lot 1 containing 10,700, sq. ft. with an exist- ing dwelling thereon, and Lot 2 having frontage of 73 feet and contain- ing 7,300 sq. ft. which are non -conforming in a Residence_A Zone. The would like to erect a'single family home on the 7,300 sq. ft. lot. They are planning to hook-up to town sewer by an easement through their neigh- bor's land. Motion: To recommend against the variance to establish a lot in a Res. A Zone which is less than 1/2 the required size, as it is totally against what we, as a Planning Board, are trying to achieve. (Parsons Mr. Cooper pointed out that on John Street, there are about three other lots that are smaller than the 7,300 sq. ft. which they have. Motion: To send a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. (DeGirolamo - Genatossio) In Favor - Brugliera VOTED Opposed - Parsons and Kaufman 10. Variance - Apple Tree Diner - Warren Jones The reason this variance is being applied for is that Warren Jones would like to remove a single family dwelling at 292 Chauncy Street, from a parcel of land owned by Louis Andrews, and to erect a new structure to be used as a restaurant. The applicant feels that because of the Relocated Route 140, the area is better suitable for commercial type uses. A brief summary of the discussion which was held last week was reviewed for absent members. Planning Board's minutes August 4, 1982 Page 5 Motion: To send a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals (Parsons - DeGirolamo, all in favor) VOTED 11. Bonwood Corporation"- Fairfield Ronald Bonvie appeared before the board and said that the plans will not be officially submitted until tomorrow. He informed the board that the Bonwood Corp. hired a new architect, Warren Daniels. Warren has been informed of the problems with the plan and the background information. Warren Daniels presented"the board with a handout which addressed items listed in the Special Permit Decision. These items were: Gravel base, binder course, and final course of asphalt; cobble- stone specifications; catchbasin details; "landscaping, fencing; light- ing, and rubbish and disposal area. He went through the handout with the board and explained what material will be used for each item. He presented the board with a plan. Some things have been changed. The dumpsters have been moved. They will be fenced off across from the parking lot, and the type of lighting has been changed, and the apart- ments have changed. Planner Parsons asked about his work history. Warren Daniels said he has been in the business for eight years, and he has worked for three different firms. He has worked on alot of housing and rehabilitation projects -such as, Charlestown navy yard, Hope Gardens, and Quincy Market. 12. Around the Table Planner Genatossio asked if the property that Leon Grant plans to build on is+in an approved subdivision. If so, does the ,plan need to be modified. There was some discussion by the members.. Planner Parsons said he doesn't think it needs to be modified. It was the concensus of the board to have the Planning Director check on it. 13. Date of Next Meeting is August 18, 1982, at 7:30 P.M. 14. Public Discussion Margot Jellinek asked if she could get a copy of the Environmental Impact Study. 15. Adjournment 91:46 P.M. /l LER DATE