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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 02/14/1979MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD AGENDA February 14, 1979 1. Call to order 7:30 P. M. 2. Clerk's Report a. Correspondence b. Minutes of February 7, 1979 3. Warrant 4. Visitor's Agenda a. 8:00 P. M. - Fred DeLutis 5. Old Business a. Status of Plans 1) Colonial Heights Subidivision - DEF - East Street - 4/1/79 2) Lincoln Holske - Form A - Elm Street 3 Fred DeLutis Site Plan - Old Colony Way 4; Frank Bonvie - Form A - Ware Street 6. New Business a. Status of Plans Paul Thatcher - Form A - Elm Street - 2/22/79 b. Correspondence c. Public Discussion d. Date for next meeting e. Around the Table 7. Adjournment MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD MINUTES February 14, 1979 Present: Chairman Parsons, Clerk Lesuer Planners: Mahana, Matoian, Mangiaratti*, Grant* Planning Director Maurer 1) Chairman Parsons called the meeting to order. 2) Correspondence was read from the following: Memorandum to the Planning Board from the Planning Director requesting support for H-2324 - AN ACT Amending the Law Relating to Industrial Revenue Financing. A copy of the Planning Director's letter to Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Harrington informing him of the proposed rezoning of church owned property in Mansfield. A copy of the Planning Board's letter to Fred DeLutis regarding site plan approval on Old Colony Way. A Board of Appeals notice of hearing from Sharon for a hearing on the application of the Salvation Army to construct an addition to the Hillcrest Building kitchen and a 9' by 9' adjacent fenced -in rubbish storage area at Camp Wonderland to be held on February 22,'1979 at 7:30 P. M. A Zoning hearing notice from the Town of Sharon Planning Board to hold a public hearing on February 28, 1979 at 8:00 P. M. to review amendments to the Sharon Zoning By-law. A Board of Appeals notice of hearing from Foxboro for hearings for Michael P. & Joan Perriello to allow a nursey school at 6 Hallowell Road; for Ruth C. Boule to allow continued use of a mobile home at 82 North High Street; for Orlando Homes, Inc. for a variance to allow professional offices on the easterly side of Central Street. A Zoning hearing notice from the City of Attleboro to hold a public hearing on March,6,,,r 1979 to review proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. A copy of the Board's letter to Lincoln Holske regarding the Form A Plan on Elm Street and Elm Terrace. A copy of the Board's letter to Frank Bonvie regarding the Form A Plan on Ware Street showing the Shell Oil Company Easement. A copy of the Board's memorandum to the Downtown Advisory Committee inviting them to the February 14, 1979 meeting to discuss the site plan on Old Colony Way submitted by Fred DeLutis. Minutes February 14, 1979 Page 2 A copy of the Board's letter to John P. Smith regarding site plan approval on School Street. A letter to the Board from Fire Chief Thomas P. Leonard regarding the proposed Colonial Heights subdivision. A copy of the Board of Appeals decision granting the application of Guy J. Nardone for an apartment at 666 East Street for the present named owner only for his immediate family. A copy of the Board of Appeals decision granting the request of Donald P. Zecher for expansion of the Old Country Store subject to the intensity requirements and site plan approval requirements of the Zoning By-law. A copy of the Board of Health minutes for January 17, 1979. A copy of the Board of Health minutes for January 31, 1979. A copy of the Board of Appeals decision granting the request of Leo and Dorothy Cooper for a side yard variance at 15 Lakeview Avenue. (Planners Grant and Mangiaratti entered the meeting at this time) 3) Motion: To approve the minutes of the February 7, 1979 meeting. (Mahana - Matoian, all in favor) VOTED Planner Mangiaratti left the room during the Holske discussion. 4) The Board reviewed the Form A - Approval Not:,Required plan submitted by Lincoln Holske for land on Elm Street and Elm Terrace. The plan had been returned to Mr. Holske in accordance with the Board's vote on February 7, 1979 and all requested adjustments had been made. The Planning Director noted there was not a formal easement recorded across the property, rather the work had been done as a part of the construction of the railroad bridge in 1936. Mr. Holske was,present to discuss the plan with the Board. Motion: To approval the Approval Not Required plan submitted by Lincoln Holske for land on Elm Street and Elm Terrace. (Lesuer - Matoian, all in favor.) VOTED 5) The Board met with James Vaughn; Fred DeLutis; Raymond Fiore; Jack Driscoll regarding the site plan for a proposed building at the intersection of West Cottage Street and Old Colony Way. Members of the Downtown Advisory Committee Paul Boyden; Edward Tartufo; Helen Jackson; Rodney Stearns; Edward Tartufo; and Donald Kaufman were also present. Mr. Vaughn explained they would be constructing a building of 10,000 sq. ft. of which half of the building would be leased by P.C.I. and the other half would be office and other space that would be leased. The Planning Director explained his concerns regarding Minutes February 14, 1979 Page 3 the application that had been reviewed at the previous meeting, particularly in the area of storm drainage and the design in regard to the off street parking. Mr. DeLutis explained that their proposal was to construct a building at this location as the first part of the project. The second phase would involve the renovation of the garage that was destroyed by fire or the construction of a new building on the northerly portion of the property. He noted that a section of the northern part of the property has a land title problem and before they make a decision on what direction they will proceed in they have to solve that problem. He explained they had reviewed the structural aspects of the fire damaged building with the Building Inspector and he will require a Structural Engineer's report before a permit can be issued on the building. If the garage is razed that space will be used for additional parking facilities for the two buildings. The Board took the information under advisement. 6) The Board met with Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shaw regarding the Colonial Heights proposed subdivision. They were advised that the public hearing will be held on March 7, 1979 and a formal notice will be sent to them in the mail. Their concern was the drainage from the lot that abuts their property as the plan shows the regrading of that lot would be higher than their lot. The developer plans to relocate the drain line that runs through their property. 7) The Board discussed the site plan on Old Colony Way for Fred DeLutis. Motion: To recommend to the Building Inspector that the site plan for Fred DeLutis be approved. (Grant - Matoian, all in favor) VOTED It was noted that the old building was a nuisance -:and safety hazard and a condition might be added to the approval of the site plan that would require that the building be removed. Mr. Vaughn explained that the building was not a safety hazard and that the Building Inspector would require a Structural Engineer to inspect the building before a permit was issued. 8) Motion: To write a letter to the Building Inspector advising him to take the necessary precautions to insure that the existing Ford garage does not become a hazard in the downtown area. (Lesuer - Mangiaratti; Lesuer, Mangiaratti, Mahana, Matoian in favor, Grant abstained) VOTED 9) The Board reviewed the Approval Not Required Plan for Frank Bonvie on Ware Street. Motion: To endorse the plan. (Mangiaratti - Grant, all in favor) VOTED 10) The Board met with Clifford Pearl, Chairman of the Housing Authority and Joanne Colella, Executive Director to discuss the proposed rezoning plan. Minutes February 14, 1979 Page 4 The Planning Director advised that a letter has been sent to Msgr. Harrington of Fall River that explained the intention of the proposed zoning. 11) The Board reviewed the Approval Not= =Required Plan for land on Elm Street owned by Paul Thatcher. Motion: To endorse the Approval Not Required Plan for land on Elm Street owned by Paul Thatcher. (Grant - Mangiaratti, all in favor) VOTED 1.2) The Board reviewed the memorandum from the Planning Director regarding House Bill H-2324. Motion: To sent a letter endorsing the proposed legislation at the appropriate time in advance of the hearing. (Mangiaratti - Lesuer, all in favor) VOTED 13) Margot Jellinek asked if a decision had been rendered for the variance for Henley - Lundgren and was advised that a decision had not been made. 14) It was noted that two members would not be able to attend the meeting next week. Motion: The date of the next meeting will be February 28, 1979. (Mangiaratti - Lesuer, Mangiaratti, Lesuer in favor, Grant, Mahana Matoian opposed) NOT VOTED The date of the next meeting will be February 21, 1979. Motion: (Grant - Matoian, all in favor) VOTED 15) Planner Grant advised the Board he had received a complaint from Karl Clemmey regarding the Planning Director being on his property checking the test wells for the proposed earth removal project. 16) Planning Director Maurer advised the Board he had talked with Michael Whalen of the Soil Conservation Service and the maps will be ready for the public hearing to be held on March 14, 1979. 17) Planner Mahana noted there were two trailers parked on Old Elm Street in violation of the By-law. He also noted Foxboro Furniture Village's sign is in Mansfield and also in violation. Motion: To advise the Building Inspector of the violations and request action. (Mangiaratti - Lesuer, all in favor) VOTED