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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 02/16/1983PLANNING BOARD AGENDA February 16, 1983 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Clerk's Report (a) Correspondence (b) Minutes of February 9, 1983 3. Warrant 4. Visitor's Agenda 8:00 - Peter Saunders - Site Plan and Form A - Old Colony Way 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 February 16, 1983 Present: Chairman Seifert, Acting Clerk Brugliera Planners: Flynn and Genatossio 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Motion: To have Joseph Brugliera be acting clerk (Flynn - Genatossio, all in favor) VOTED 3. Correspondence Copy of the Conservation Commission's minutes dated January 29, 1983. Copy of the Conservation Commission's minutes dated January 24, 1983. Copy of a Wetlands Protection Act certificate of compliance for Bruce Evans. Copy of a letter to Charles Daunt from Chairman Seifert regarding an extension of Letters of Credit Nos. 108-3 and 106-9 for Circle C. Copy of a letter from the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs regarding Hazardous Waste - notice of violation. Motion: To pass it on the Karl Drown (Genatossio - Brugliera, all in favor) VOTED Copy of the notice of public hearings to be held on March 9, 1983. Copy of the notice of public hearings to be held on March 2, 1983. Copy of a letter from Chairman Seifert to Aldo Paglia regarding Granada Park Subdivision release of funds. Copy of a letter from Dianne Royle to Sandra Levine requesting that the Board of Selectmen appeal the Order of Conditions for Michael -Angela Estates. Copy of a letter from Chairman Seifert to Andrew Barr regarding protection of historical property. Copy of a letter from Chairman Seifert to John Christoforo regarding the proposed zoning change for Compo Chemical. Literature from the American Land Forum regarding membership and sub- scriptions. Copy of the budget report for the week ending January 31, 1983. Literature from the Massachusetts Historical Commission regarding protect- ing and preserving old burial grounds. Planning Board's minutes Page 2 February 16, 1983 Literature from the International City Management Association solicit- ing their handbook entitled The Effective Local Government Manager. Copy of a memorandum from W. Chadwick Maurer to the Planning Board regarding the status of accounts. Copy of a letter from Robert Currivan to Sandra Levine regarding a proposed zoning change for Leo Peloquin for land between Central St. and Copeland Drive. Copy of a letter from Chairman Seifert to Michael Coppola regarding the environmental impact report for Michael -Angela Estates. Letter from John Christoforo to Chairman Seifert regarding contamination of water at Compo Chemical. Letter from Ralph Seifert to Chairman Seifert regarding the DAC's spring downtown development reception/awards. Copy of a legal notice from the Sharon Planning Board. A hearing will be held on March 2, 1983, at 9 P.M. to have the Planning Board adopt a plan entitled, "Town of Sharon, Water Supply Resources Master Plan." Copy of a legal notice from the Sharon Planning Board. Hearings will be held on March 2, 1983, as follows: 8 P.M. - to review proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law 8:30 - to review proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law for Water Resources Protection. 4. Minutes of February 9, 1983 Motion: To approve (Genatossio - Flynn, all in favor) VOTED 5. Form A - Peter Saunders - Old Colony Way This Form A consists of 33,913 sq. ft. of land located between Old Colony Way and Rumford Avenue. The existing lot conforms to zoning, and no new streets are proposed. These were all separate parcels before, and now they are being consolidated into one. There has been alot of consolidation over the years, and no one took the time to draw a plan of it. Motion: To approve the Form A (Flynn - Brugliera, all in favor) VOTED 6. Site Plan - Peter Saunders - Old Colony Way This site plan is proposed for land located between Old Colony Way and Rumford Avenue. Presently, the site is all hot top. It is proposed to take down the existing building, which will become a landscaped area. It is proposed to erect a 48 -unit, 2z story apartment building, which would be called Rumford Square. They will provide 1.5 parking spaces per unit. Seventy-two parking spaces total. They have connection to the sewer line which is on Rumford Avenue. Presently, the site is lit, but they will provide lighting on each of the entrance doors. The poles Planning `Page 3 February Board's minutes 16, 1983 in the parking lot also have lights on them. The trash container will be located on the corner of West Cottage and Old Colony Way. The hydrant is located on Rumford Avenue. There are spot elevations at various points on the site. The site sheds to Rumford Avenue. The landscaping will decrease the drainage. Parking south of the building will be entered from West Cottage Street, and parking north of the building will be entered from Rumford Avenue. Peter presented a plan of the building. He informed the board that he ran a survey of the use for the site. Retail and professional space is already available in town. Modest size residential space is in demand now. The building is proposed to be a V shaped building with the opening end of the building to the south. As you come down Rumford Avenue, you will see a colonial facade. What appears to be the central entrance, is a ramp, which will provide for handicapped entrance if necessary. The southerly side of the building looks into the court yard. They are all one -bedroom apartments. The building is proposed to be stucco with heavy installation and a little wood. It will be an asphalt/shingled roof. The landscaped area will consist of shrubs and wood chips. There is one large tree proposed for the court yard. The sidewalk will be concrete. Motion: To send out a site plan review sheet for staff review and vote on it at the next meeting. (Genatossio - Brugliera, all in favor) VOTED 7. Around the Table Motion: To send a letter to David White requesting an update on the pond regarding the as -built and inquire whether he is satisfied or dissatisfied with the Henley -Lundgren pond. (Genatossio - Flynn, all in favor) VOTED Acting Clerk Brugliera inquired about the security update for Cabot's Pond. This letter has not been sent yet. He also informed the board that R & R Realty Trust has been changed to Bonwood Corporation. Chairman Seifert informed the board that all the members agreed on one of the applicants for the Planning Director's position. Date of Next Meeting is Wednesday, February 23, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. 9. Public Discussion Margot Jellinek asked the board members if they had any opinion on the proposed cyclotech going into the Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Park. She presshesented a would verypmuchhlikeltoshe heareels somethat kindtofsansquite answer nexxtrweek. and 10. Adjournment 8:51 P.M. 4LC DATE