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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 12/21/1983PLANNING BOARD'S AGENDA December 21, 1983 `1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Clerk's Report (a) Correspondence (b) Minutes of 'December 14, 1983 3. Old Business (a) Fairfield Park Revision Proposals (b) Discussion of Items From Outstanding' Letter File. p 4. New Business i (a) Form A - Marie Rogers Baldner - Winter St. 5. Around the Table 6. Public Discussion 7. Date of Next Meeting 8. Adjournment MERRY CHRISTMAS { 1 . PLANNING BOARD'S MINUTES December 21, 1983 Present: Chairwoman Genatossio, Clerk Fiore Planners: Flynn, Doucette, `,Boldrighini,'Brugliera, and Bachman 1, Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Correspondence Speed message from Chairwoman Genatossio to Bertram Cook regarding Rumford Square Apartments. � Copy of a letter from Chairwoman Genatossio to John Riccio regarding ,'a variance. Copy of a letter from Chairwoman Genatossio to Walter Bouvay regarding :a variance. Memorandum from Joseph Mannarino to the Planning Board regard- ing Gloria Estates performance guarantee. s Memorandum from Edward Sliney, Fire Chief, to Joseph Mannarino regarding the fire alarm installation within Gloria Estates. Copy of a letter from Sentry Savings to Konstantinos Boutas regarding the board's release of $4,307.50 for improvements within Magna Vista II. Letter from Frederick Iddings to Joseph Mannarino requesting' a thirty day extension on the Fox Street subdivision plan. Letter from Michael Yerardi to the Planning Board listing the trust name, trustees, and property title of Cedar 'Meadows. Letter from Raymond Hayes to Joseph Mannarino regarding the $10,,200 being held for the completion of 'Cabot's Pond with regard to Allen Willis. Literature from the Mass. Audubon Society announcing a strategy session on getting groundwater protection measures through Town Meetings.` Letter from Joseph Mannarino to John Dunn recommending support of SRPEDD's continuing economic development planning efforts in our region. Letter from Bertram Cook to Joseph Mannarino regarding the lighting in the Fairfield Park parking lot. j Planning Board's minutes Page 2 F December 21, 1983 ` Copy of a letter from Chairwoman Genatossio to Aldo Paglia regard- ing the release of funds for Granada Park. Copy of 'a letter from Chairwoman Genatossio to Donald Duguid, Vice President of Bay Bank, regarding the release of funds for Granada Park.' Memorandum from the Conservation Commission to the Planning Board stating; that conservation approval is required before work'com- mences on Fox 'Street land Maple Street subdivisions. Copy of 'a letter from Joseph Mannarino to Allen Willis regarding, the performance guarantee for Gloria Estates Subdivision. Memorandum from John Larch, Light Dept. Manager, to Joseph Mannarino regarding the Fairfield Park lighting in the parking lot. 3. Minutes of December 14, 1983 Motion: To approve (Flynn - Bachman, all in favor) VOTED 4. Warrant from New England Telephone in the amount of $41.78 Motion:'- To pay (Brugliera - Flynn, all in favor) VOTED 5. Discussion of Fairfield Park Revisions Proposed Chairwoman Genatossio said ;the board has decided to leave the cobblestone as shown on the plane It has also been decided to install a 4' vinyle chain link fence with vines. Therefore, the only item r left outstanding is the lighting, as the board is waiting for a response from the Light Department. Motion: To send a letter to the Bonwood Corporation informing them that the Planning ,Board has voted to keep the 'cobblestone as shown on the approved,` Plan, and a 4' vinyle fence with :vines should be erected. Also ,the board is waiting for a response from the Light Dept. regarding the lighting.' (Doucette -'Flynn, all in favor) VOTED *At this point, Planner Flynn informed the board of literature they received concerning an Audubon meeting to be held in J Marshfield. The meeting will be on getting groundwater;protec- tion measures through Town Meeting. She informed the board that she would like to attend. Chairwoman Genatossio would also like to attend. 6. Gloria Estates Subdivision Revised Performance Guarantee The performance guarantee voted at the last meeting was in the amount of $7,990.95. However, the board received a memorandum from the Planning Director. This states that Allen Willis requested that he inspect the placement of loam along the outer portion of the sidewalk and the installation of the fire alarm box. He is satisfied with the installation of the fire alarm Planning Board's minutes Page',3 December 21, 1983 box, but the loam is very stony and not conducive for growing trees. The board also received a letter from the Fire Chief stating that the fire alarm box was installed and is operational. The recommended performance guarantee in the Planning Director's December 21, 1983, memorandum is $6,560.95 Motion: To accept the revised permformance guarantee in the amount of $6,560.95, and advise Mr. ;Willis of same. (Flynn - Brugliera, all in favor) VOTED 7. Fox Street Subdivision The board received a letter from Mrs. Iddings requesting a 30 day extension regarding the Fox Street Subdivision. The reason given is so that their engineer :may meet with the Town Engineer, to dis- cuss an alternative scheme for the sewer line. Motion: To send a letter to Mr. and Mrs. Iddings informing them that the board has voted to accept their 30 day extension request for the Fox Street Subdivision. (Brugliera - Boldrighini, all in favor) VOTED 8. Form A - Baldner -'Winter 'Street The applicant of this Form A is Baldner and the owner is Bonwood. It was submitted on December 13,,1983.'` It consists of 17 lots on the 'easterly side of Winter Street and the southerly side of Maple Street. The lots shown conform the zoning and have frontage on an accepted street. All items on the checklist were complied with. Planner Fiore pointed out that the signatures of the owner/applicant were reversed, and Mrs. Baldner only had one original signature, ;and the other two were copies. Motion: To disapprove the Form A due to the signatures not being originals and the owner/applicant signatures are in the wrong spaces. Also to send a letter to Judith Scott, Town Clerk, advising her of the above. (Brugliera - Flynn, all in favor) VOTED 9. Outstanding Letters At this point, the board went through the outstanding letter file. one item in this file was 'a legal notice from Foxboro regarding'' a hearing to be held on January 5, 1984, on Witch Pond Estates Subdivision. Motion: To send a letter to Foxboro informing them that the Mansfield Planning Board is very interested in this subdivision, and some of the board members are planning to attend the hearing; therefore, they would appreciate receiving a copy of the plans to familiarize themselves with the proposal. (Doucette Brugliera, all in favor) VOTED Other items in -the .file were the letters sent to Bonwood and Bristol Arms regarding the condominium association agreement. Motion: To send a letter to Bristol Arms and Bonwood Corp. regesting a copy of the Common Condominium Association Agreement. (Brugliera - Doucette, all in favor) VOTED ,Planning Board's minutes Page 4 December 21, 1983 The letter sent to Mr. Covich regarding the letters of credit for Circle C Estates was still in the outstanding letter file. Chairwoman Genatossio pointed out that this letter was sent certified, and we never received the certified slip 'back nor the letter. She also said that the :letter which was sent recently regarding road acceptance, was returned to the Planning Department unaccepted. 'Joseph;Mannarino is trying to find out the correct address. He called Judee Shupe, but he did not receive a return' call. *It was the`concensus of the board to table this discussion until the meeting. At this point, Margot Jellinek informed the board that in 1982, a member of the board did work within Circle C estimated at $10,000. She said repairs still need to be made. There is about $10,000 worth of work remaining. There is a complaint at the Attorney General's office against Covich. In reference to Wind Chime Estates, Chairwoman Genatossio informed the board that there is an occupied home approximately 1,200 feet -off of Ware Street. Joseph Mannarino:has talked to the developer regarding upgrading ;Wind Chime Drive so that emergency vehicles ' have access. It was also 'pointed out there there is no fire alarm box installed or lighting. It was the'concensus of the board to hold this discussion until next week. Work list addition: Access roads for emergency vehicles, i.e., Wind Chime Acres. Chairwoman Genatossio informed the board that Joseph Mannarino has spoken to Mr.'Bonvie, and she believes he said he would upgrade the access road. At this point, Planner Doucette read proposed revisions to the Mansfield Subdivision Regulations as follows:' "When a dead end street with a cul-de-sac is 'planned to be an addition of a cross street measurement, the developer shall not build any structure for habitation greater than 650' from existing roadway, until the connecting 'street is made accessible for emergency vehicles." "It shall be the responsibility of the developer to install street lights, and have same operational as soon as the first occupancy - is'approved for the subdivision.The street light closest to the occupied home shall be turned on for public safety reasons." "It shall be the responsibility of the developer to have said fire alarm box(s) installed and operational when the first occupancy for,the subdivision is approved." Planner Brugliera pointed out that in other towns, they hold lots until they are satisfied with the development. They also have the bond. Planner Flynn suggested working on zoning/subdivision changes in the next few weeks. Chairwoman Genatossio pointed out that a a hearing will have to be held. .Planning Board's minutes Page 5 December 21, 1983 Planner Doucette, pointed out that within Rustic Acres, there is no fire alarm box in the subdivision or on the plan. Planner Brugliera said that the board should also include a time limit on developments while working on subdivision regulations. Chairwoman Genatossio pointed out that they have two years to start.'- There should be a time limit on completion. Planner Boldrigini pointed out that this ;would be hard to put a time limit on completion due to the economy. Motion: To send a letter to Norton, Foxboro, N. Attleboro, Attleboro, Easton, Norfolk, Sharon, and East Long - Meadow requesting,a copy of their subdivision regulations. (Doucette - Flynn, all in favor) VOTED 10. Maple Wood Estates Preliminary Subdivision Plan At this point, the board reviewed the preliminary subdivision plan for Maplewood Estates. This consists of'eight 'lots `located off Maple Street. A memorandum was sent out to department heads_ on December 2, 1983, for their review. It was pointed out that in the future, plans should be submitted to the Town Clerk and be forwarded directly to the Planning Board so they may review it first. Planner Doucette pointed out that there is alot of development taking place in the Maple, Franklin, and Winter Streets area; and he is concerned with the impact this will have in regards to roads, safety protection, wells, and Conservation Commi'ssion.' It was suggested to have an environmental impact study conducted.. It was ,pointed out that Ronald Bonvie had Wind Chime Estates approved, and then there was alot of development in the area. Therefore, when he was ready to begin construction, it was going to create a large impact on the area, so he was requested to have an impact study done. Motion: To mark all subdivisions, Form A's, and building permits on one plan to keep track of development. (Boldrighini - Doucette, all in favor) VOTED Motion: To send a letter to the Police and Fire Departments informing ,them of the development taking place in the Franklin, Maple, and Winter Streets area, and request more specific comments on the impact this will have in the area. (Doucette - Flynn, all in favor) VOTED Addition to Work List: Size of lots around water protection areas **On the letters being sent to the Police and Fire Departments, a map will accompany them indicating the developments presently taking place or being proposed. 11. Date of Site Walk for Maple Wood Estates Motion: To make a site walk of Maplewood Estates on Thursday, December 29, 1983, at 9 A.M. All members to meet at the Town Hall. (Bachman - Doucette, all in favor) VOTED Planning Board's minutes Page 6 December 21, 1983 12. Around the Table In reference to what Margot Jellinek brought up at the previous meeting regarding copies of plot 'plans ,for building permits in accordance with the Zoning By-law, Planner Flynn pointed out that the board did send a letter to Bertram Cook once before requesting this. Motion: To send a:letter ,to Bertram Cook requesting that he forward copies of plot plans for building permits to the Planning Board, in accordance with the Zoning By-law. (Flynn - Fiore, all in favor) VOTED *In the future, the board ,will look into why this was inserted in the by-law. Planning Board vacancies Two of the Planning Board members applied for re -appointment because:their terms will be expiring. :Seven other residents of Mansfield also applied for the vacancies. Motion: To send a letter to the Board of Selectmen recommending that the two present members, Al Boldrighini and 'Joseph Brugliera,;remain on the Planning Board. (Fiore - Doucette, all in favor) VOTED 13. Public Discussion In reference to the discussion last week regarding what the Planning Board is suppose todo with the :plot plans of building permits once they receive 'them, MargotJellinek informed the board that she spoke to Leon Dean. He informed her that you can't plan for the town if you don't know what building is going on and don't receive plot plans. If the board wants to bring this to Town Meeting to change it, then it will be up to the voters.' She asked Mr. Dean to put this in writing for her. ***It was the concensus of the board not to hold a Planning Board meeting next Wednesday, December 28,, 1983.' 14. Date of Next Meeting is Wednesday, January 41 1984, at 7:30 P.M. 15. Adjournment 9:10 P.M. ��, Vn� N' CLERIC i ! i `DATE