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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 03/02/1983PLANNING BOARD AGENDA March 2, 1983 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Clerk's Report (a) Correspondence (b) Minutes of February 23, 1983 3. Warrant 4. Old Business (a) Status of Plans 1. Site Plan - Peter Saunders - Old Colony Way 2. Site Plan - ispo - Branch Street 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 March 2, 1983 Present: Acting Chairman DeGirolamo, Acting Clerk Flynn Planners: Brugliera, Genatossio, and Fiore 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Motion: To have Marydee Flynn be acting clerk (Genatossio - Brugliera, all in favor) VOTED 3. Correspondence Pamphlet from Tufts University entitled New England Environmental Conference - March 26 & 27, 1983. Copy of a letter from Chairman Seifert to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding the board's recommendation for Joseph Dufresne's variance. Copy of a letter from Chairman Seifert to Karl Drown requesting the most recent report on Compo's test wells. Copy of a memorandum from Chairman Seifert to John Christoforo regard- ing the change in date for the public hearing for Compo Chemical. Copy of a letter from Chairman Seifert to John McNair regarding bi-monthly meetings with the Selectmen. Memorandum from SRPEDD to the Planning Board stating that Alexander Zaleski resigned and Stephen C. Smith has been appointed (Acting) Executive Director of SRPEDD. Memorandum from EOCD to the Planning Board regarding Housing Rehabili- tation Training Seminar. Pamphlet from Wiley Professional Books -by -Mail entitled The Architects Bible. Literature from the R. S. Means Company Literature from the Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. soliciting their weekly letter. Letter from SRPEDD to the Planning Board regarding the appointment of a member to SRPEDD's policymaking body. The current representative's term expires on March 31, 1983. Request for an extension of a site plan for ispo located on Branch St. Planning Board's minutes Page 2 March 2, 1983 Copy of a legal notice from the Foxboro Board of Appeals. Hearings will be held on March 16, 1983, as follows: 7:30 - Betty Lou Brigham - special use permit to allow the continuing use of a beauty parlor as a home occupation - 150 Cocasset St. 7:50 - Frank Dirico - variance & special use permit to allow a com- cumication tower and building to shelter equipment. 8:10 - Mayfair Realty & Development - variance to allow multiple family dwellings on 15 lots of land on the southwesterly side of Ledgeville Rd. 8:30 - Richard Knight - variance to transfer title at 27 County St. 8:50 - Carl Kristenson - variance/special use permit to renovate the exterior of a building at 152 East St. Minutes of February 23, 1983 Motion: To approve (Genatossio - Flynn, all in favor) VOTED Bill from Stearns Office Supply in the amount of $9.30 Motion: To pay (Flynn - Brugliera, all in favor) VOTED Site Plan - isoo - Branch Street Planner Fiore pointed out that the proposed parking lot is located in the Agricultural Zone. He questioned whether or not this is allowed, as it is not specifically stated in the Zoning By-law. He also pointed out that the board has an article to rezone this land. If it is rezoned, will this become a non -conforming use? Ralph Maloon and Charlie Knisbell appeared before the board. Ralph showed the location of the test well owned by Compo. This test well is not located in the proposed parking lot. This well site was added to the site plan. The staff comments were that the Fire Chief would like the compactor to be moved away from the above ground storage tanks, which are shown less than 50 feet away. Charlie Knisbell said there would be no problem in moving the compactor. Karl Drown's com- ments were: (1) Where will the new septic system be located? Ralph Maloon said when ispo came in, the leach field was designed for 40 people, and they only have 15 people in the building. Karl commented that the subsur- face sewage system will have to be expanded. Ralph said that there is a new sewer line coming through, and Compo and ispo are planning to connect to it. Ralph said that Karl may think that this expansion will produce more people, which it will not. Planner Genatossio questioned the fact that they are adding showers. Charlie Knisbell said they are only adding two showers. The industrial traffic will not park across the street. Karl also commented as to where Compo is going to relocate their test well; but as it was previously pointed out, the test well is not located in the park- ing lot. Ralph said that the test well is checked by Whitman & Howard two times per year. Charlie Knisbell requested an extension until March 16. Motion: To accept the extension request (Flynn - Genatossio, all in favor) VOTED The board still questioned whether a parking lot may be put in an Agricultural Zone and what effect the proposed zoning change will have on this addition. Ralph pointed out that there was a Form A signed in 1982 for this land. Planning Board's minutes Page 3 March 2, 1983 Motion: To send a letter to Town Counsel asking whether a parking lot is allowed in an Agricultural Zone; and in reference to Chapter 40A, Section 6, what effect the proposed zoning change may have on this site plan. It should be stated that a Form A was approved in 1982 for this land. (Brugliera - Fiore, all in favor) VOTED 7. Site Plan - Peter Saunders - Old Colony Way The proposed apartments are approximately 500 square feet each, although they are not all the same. The grain mill apartments are slightly smaller. This building will abut the diner and a five -unit apartment building. There are no curbs or sidewalks. It is just paved. It was pointed out that the Zoning By-law requires that the building consist of 600; sq. ft. The State Building Code only requires 400 sq. ft., and this overrules the Zoning By-law. It was pointed out that the Mansfield Zoning By-law does not have any setback requirements for the Downtown Zone; however, the State Building Code does. Motion: To send a favorable recommendation to the Building Inspector, Bertram Cook. (Brugliera - Genatossio, all in favor) VOTED 8. Around the Table Planner Genatossio asked if Robert Chavaree had replied to the board's letter regarding the security guarantee. It was pointed out that this letter was sent on February 17, 1983. The board has not received a reply yet. It was the concensus of the board to wait until March 23, 1983 to receive a response. If they have not heard anything as of this date, they will take other action. Planner Genatossio pointed out that the special permit for Willis Pond expired. This expired on September 24, 1982, and Allen Willis did not come in for a request for an extension. Therefore, if Allen is still interested in this project, he will have to come back before the board for a new special permit. Motion: To send a letter to Allen Willis informing him that the special permit expired on September 24, 1982; and since he did not request an extension, he will have to obtain a new special permit if he is still interested in pursuing this project. (Fiore - Brugliera, all in favor) VOTED Clerk Flynn asked what was being done about the drainage problem in Cedar Meadows. The board went through the past correspondence. Acting Chairman DeGirolamo said that it looks like if/when the last lot gets developed near the Shaws, something will be done. He does not feel anything will happen until the lot is developed. In previous correspon- dence, a letter was written to the bank requesting a three -party agree- ment. A letter was also written to William Canaday stating that the the drainage construction work be completed by December 10, 1982. Motion: To send a letter to William Canaday asking what his plans are for resolving the drainage problem on Ephriam Drive behind the Shaws' house. (Flynn - Fiore, all in favor) VOTED *Planner Brugliera left the meeting during the drainage discussion. Planning Board's minutes Page 4 March 2, 1983 Motion: To send a letter to Ronald McElman requesting a three -party letter of credit for Ephriam Drive, referencing the letter of December 20, 1982. (Flynn - Genatossio, all in favor) VOTED 9. Date of Next Meeting is March 9, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. 10. Public Discussion In reference to Willis Pond, Margot Jellinek said that a pond has to have been visible for the past 10 years, and it has to be a minimum of 10,000 sq. ft. She said that the Planning Board had no business to say it was a pond. She pointed out that in the Zoning By-law it states that the permit is issued for a period of one year, and he may request a one-year extension. She said she has legal proof that it has to be visible in the past 10 years, and it does have 10,000 sq. ft. She said she will bring this to the next meeting. She also said she feels that Hatheway Patterson is in violation of the Zoning By-law. 11. Adjournment 9:00 P.M. yC%r t�{.r� �iL�jyycJ CLERK DATE