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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 09/01/1982PLANNING BOARD AGENDA September 1, 1982 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. j 2. Clerk's Report : (a) Correspondence (b) Minutes of August 18, 1982 3. Warrant 2 4. Visitor's Agenda 1 7:45 =Allen Willis - Strawberry Meadow Subdivision 1, 8:00 - Allen Ayaelott - Site Plan - N. E. Controls Addition 8:10 - Joseph Galanti - Variance - 101 Otis Street 5. New Business (a) Around the Table (b) Status of Plans 1. Site Plan - N. E. Controls - Oxford/Forbes - September 8, 1982 k t (c) Correspondence (d) Date of Next Meeting (e) Public Discussion 6. Adjournment PLANNING BOARD MINUTES September 1, 1982 Present: Chairman Seifert, Clerk DeGirolamo Planners: Flynn, Brugliera, and Kaufman* Planning Director folkman s 1. Meeting called to order at 7:45 P.M. 2. Correspondence Site Plan Checklist - New England Controls - Oxford Road Copy of a letter from Mitchel Seifert to Bertram Cook regarding the site plan for Fairfield Park. Letter from Ralph Maloon to. the Planning Board regarding loam stockpiled at Riverside Park. Motion: To forward this letter to Town Counsel i, (Brugliera - DeGirolamo, all in favor) VOTED i Copy of a letter from Mitchel Seifert to Bert Cook regarding the site plan for the D. F. Monroe Company. I Copy of a memorandum from the Town Manager to the Planning Board regarding Town Hall security. Letter from EOCD to John McNair informing the town that Mansfield was not selected to receive funds under EOCD's FY 1982 Small Cities Program. Letter from Edward Tartufo to Mitchel Seifert regarding the Wind Chime Acres Subdivision stump dump. Invitation to an open house from Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District. Letter from John Dwyer to Paul Folkman regarding the Fairfield Park Letter of Credit. Letter from the Attleboro Savings Bank to the Planning Board regard- ing Fairfield Park Condominiun Project. Pamphlet from John Wiley & Sons; Inc. entitled, "The Architect's Bible" Copy of the proposed Mansfield Planning Board meeting schedule. .Planning Board's minutes September 1, 1982 Page 2 Pamphlet from the APA regarding the first annual New England Planning Awards. Copy of a legal notice from the Sharon Planning Board. A hear- ing will be held on June 16, 1982, to review the proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law. Copy of a legal notice from the Sharon Planning Board. A hear- ing will be held on September 8, 1982, to review the proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law. Copy of a legal notice from the Foxboro Planning Board. A hear- ing will be held on September 2, 1982, to consider proposed amendments to the site plan review. Bill from the Massachusetts Association of Planning DirectorsAn the amount,;of $50.00 for the 1982/83 annual dues. Motion: To pay (Flynn - Brugliera, all in favor) VOTED Minutes of August 18, 1982 Motion: To approve (Flynn - DeGirolamo, all in favor) VOTED Allen Willis - Strawberry Meadow Subdivision Allen Willis appeared before the board and explained his plans for the subdivision. He said he plans to wait until the economy changes so he may sell the houses. There is a bond posted for the first four lots. This does not include the cul-de-sac. He can't build on the cul -de -.sac until he posts a,bond, which was estimated at $15,000, or finishes the road. Allen said it does not make sense to him to finish one-half the street. He pointed out that he never received a telephone call from the owners, and he never met with them. Allen addressed accusations which were made at a previous meeting. In reference to the ambulance having trouble finding the street because there was no sign, he said he investi- gated this and found that the ambulance arrived in four minutes. A street sign has been put up three times, and they were all, torn, down. There is a street sign there now. In reference to the street light, the only one required is located in the cul-de-sac, and there is no reason to put it up until it is finished.In reference to the fire box, Allen said he con- tacted the fire authorities who, at the time; said 'they `didn't want one. *Planner Kaufman entered the meeting. Allen said he feels there is a moral obligation to the town and the people living there. He said he is not walkine away from it or not interested in it. It is a matter of economics. Planning Director pointed out that the town will be the eventual owner of the road. He would rather see the whole road completed at once. He recommended that the developer and the owners work something out until the economy improves. The Planning Director said that on the approved plans, a fire box is shown; but the Planning Board did not include a fire box in their estimate. There was some discussion regarding putting in the sidewalks. Allen pointed out that if the side- waiks were put in, he would have to tear them up when he put in the drive- ways to the houses. Planning Board's minutes September 1, 1982 Page 3 Motion: To take it under advisement and direct the Planning Director to check with the Light Department and the Fire Department. Also to look back into the minutes of when the subdivision was approved. (Flynn - Kaufman, all in favor) VOTED (Brugliera Abstained) Allen Ayaelott - Site Plan - New England Controls Addition Allen Ayaelott appeared before the board and said that this is an addition to an existing building in the C, C & F Park. There is no change in use. The addition is a 100 percent increase in the building size. It will be a warehouse. There will be an increase of five employees. The existing drainage system can handle a 10 -year storm, but it can't accept an increase. They have provided storm water leach- ing pits which will alleviate any increase. There are two leaching pits. The Planning Director went through the staff comments on the review sheet. He pointed out that George Wey had not yet reviewed it. Motion: To approve the site plan contingent upon George Wey reviewing the plan and signing off. (Flynn - DeGirolamo, all in favor) VOTED 7. Joseph Galanti - Variance - Otis Street Variance to construct a single family dwelling on a parcel of land with less than 120 feet frontage on Otis Street. Joseph'Galanti appeared before the board and presented them with a plan. The parcel contains ,approximately ;10 acres. This will have 50 feet of frontage on Otis Street in one location and 30 feet in another loca- tion. The single family dwelling would be constructed in the rear of the parcel, and the 50 foot and 30 foot strips would be used for ingress and egress to and from the dwelling. Motion: To recommend in favor of this variance to the Zoning Board of Appeals. (Flynn —DeGirolamo, all in favor) VOTED 8. Site Plan - G. P. Massand - Wood Avenue John Piters appeared before the board and presented them with a plan. They are combining, Lots 2 and 3 on Wood Avenue into 1 lot. They have changed their parking. They made changes to the plan yesterday, and the engineer is drawing them now. They are proposing a two floor addition. They had 19 'parking spaces originally. They will have 54 parking spaces. The total lot size is 37,206 square feet. They are proposing to put a manhole in the parking lot. John Piters submitted an extension request until September 15, 1982. Fairfield Park - Letter of Credit Chairman Seifert read the letter of credit to the board. Planning Director said that Town Counsel had reviewed the letter of credit, and he approved to the agreement as to both its form and content. Motion: To accept the letter of credit (Kaufman - Brugliera, all in favor) VOTED Planning Board's minutes September 1, 1982 Page 4 10. Proposed Fall Schedule According to the new fall schedule, the board would have two regular meetings a month, one week off, and one week strictly a work session. If an emergency comes up, the board could meet on the off night. The Planning Director will send out agendas for the work sessions, and he will also post the meeting. Motion: To approve (Brugliera - DeGirolamo, all in favor) VOTED 11. Date of Next Meeting is September 15, 1982, at 7:30 P.M. 12. Public Discussion Margot Jellinek said she feels the board should have two work sessions a month instead of one. She pointed out that there are alot of items on the work list. Margot also said that the board has had problems with covenants in the past. She suggested that if the board does any more subdivisions, they have a passbook or a bond, not a covenant. In reference to Mr. Willis's statement that he is not in a position to complete the road due to.the economy, Mr. Woolman, speaking for the residents of Strawberry Meadows, ,asked a few questions. Firstly, what period of time would the board let something like this go? He pointed out that the bond is $9,000, and the estimated figure to complete the road at this time is $11,000. He said that the road costs will go .up with the economy change. He also pointed out that if the street light in the cul -de -.sac was lit, that would eliminate the problem the home- owners have with people gathering in that area. Another resident said hefeelsthe economy is a poor excuse not to finish the road. He said Mr. Willis took their money;, therefore, he feels he is obligated to finish it. Another residentpointed out that she had tried to contact Mr. Willis, but he is a very hard person to get in touch with. In summary, the main concerns are the fire box, sidewalks, and the street light. 13. Adjournment 9:00 P.M. CLERK �. —7—