HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 11/10/1982PLANNING BOARD
WORK SESSION MINUTES
November 10, 1982
Present: Chairman Seifert, Clerk DeGirolamo*
Planners: Flynn, Genatossio, Brugliera, and Parsons*
Planning Director Folkman
Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M.
2. Form A - Doris Webb - Fruit Street
This Form A is located on the southerly side of Fruit Street. It con-
sists of two lots. Both lots front on a public, way and conform to
zoning. Parcel A is for deeding purposes only.
*Clerk DeGirolamo entered the meeting
Motion: To sign the Form A
(Flynn - Brugliera, all in favor) VOTED
*Planner Brugliera left the meeting
3. Variances - David Rea and Joseph Bruqliera - Heather Lane
Joseph Brugliera's request for a variance is to change the property line
between 14 and 18 Heather Lane. This change would reduce his frontage at
18 Heather Lane to 114 feet. David Rea's request for a variance is also
to change the property line between 14 and 18 Heather Lane. This change
would reduce his parcel of land at 14 Heather Lane to 28,329 square feet.
Ralph Maloon appeared before the board and presented a plan. He said they
would like to change the dotted line to the solid line. He explained that
Mr. Brugliera and Mr. Rea landscaped their property according to the wrong
property line.
Motion: To send a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Board
of Appeals regarding David Rea's variance.
(Genatossio - Flynn, all in favor) VOTED
Motion: To send a favorable recommendation to -the Zoning Board
of Appeals regarding Joseph Brugliera's variance.
(DeGirolamo - Genatossio, all in favor) VOTED
4. At this point, everyone adjourned to separate meeting rooms to meet as
individual planning subcommittees. Chairman Seifert informed the
subcommittee members where each meeting would be held. Also the Planning
Director provided background information for each subcommittee. This
information was located at their meeting locations.
Planning Board's Work Session Minutes
November 10, 1982
Page 2
Subcommittee Al - Population and Housing
The Planning Director informed this subcommittee that census information is
available from State and Federal agencies. He suggested writing a letter
to obtain this information. A letter will also be written to SRPEDD regard-
ing how they projected Mansfield's future population in their development
handbook, i.e., what it was based on and what assumptions they used. After
the population has been determined, the needs of the community may be addressed,
i.e., the percent of elderly people, school age, pre-school, ect. compared to
what new facilities will be needed in the future.
In reference to housing, discussion regarding the variety of opportunities
available in Mansfield, i.e., cluster development. Recommendations and
statements made will be implemented via the Zoning By-laws and the Subdivision
Regulations.
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A letter will be sent to SRPEDD, and one to Cabot, Cabot, and Forbes regard-
ing the percent of people working in the industrial park vs. the number of
people living in town.
Subcommittee Cl - Natural Resources Profile
This subcommittee had a wide range of background information on their subjects.
They decided to review the naps and information and decide what needs to be
done beyond what they already have. It was pointed out that Whitman & Howard
have conducted test borings throughout the town. There was discussion regard-
ing water control, i.e., how is storm water drained - open vs. piped systems,
and the necessity for a vacant land analysis. Also what percent of land is
industrial, conservation, and commercial, ect. This committee will identify
the vacant land, and it will be the responsibility of another subcommittee
to determine what the land will be used for.
Date of Next Meeting is November 17, 1982
Adjournment