HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 06/09/1976MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA
June 9, 1976
1. Call to order (7:30 P.M.)
2. Clerk's Report
a. Correspondence
b. Minutes of May 26, 1976 (Revised)
c. Minutes of June 2, 1976
3. Warrant
4. Visitors Agenda
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5. Old Business
a. Status of Plans
1) Woodland Park - Def. Sub - Edgewood St/Fruit St. -x126176
2) Green Acres - Def. Sub. - Franklin & Maple Sts. - 6/x/76
b. Amendment to Subdivision Regulations
c. Lot Release - Circle C Estates
d. Bond Estimate - Riverside Park.
e. New Letter of Credit for Circle C Estates -Morgan Road
6. New Business
a. Public Discussion
b. Date for Next Meeting
c. Around the Table
7. Adjournment
*Pending review by Town Counsel
**Estimate previously sent out
MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD
Minutes
June 9, 1976
Present: Chairman Dunn, Clerk Tighe
Planners: Mahana, Parsons
Planning Director Maurer
1. Letters were read from the following:
Gerard Dupont to Board of Selectmen re. resignation from Planning Board.
Board of Health to Planning Board regarding Green Acres - set aside
Robert Chavaree to Planning Board regarding bond amount for Riverside
Park. - set aside
Ryan, Elliott and Company to Planning Board regarding extension of
time for Conners Avenue. - set aside
Robert L. Rizzo to Planning Board regarding extension of time for
subdivision plan off Otis Street - set aside
Town Counsel to City Bank and Trust Company regarding Irrevocable Letter
of Credit #90 with Millhuas Realty Trust
Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company to Planning Board regarding Letter
of Credit for Millhaus Realty Trust - set aside
Planning Board to Millhaus Realty Trust regarding Letter of Credit #79
with City Bank and Trust Company.
Planning Board to Building Inspector regarding release of lots 1 - $
within the Peter's Park subdivision
Planning Board to Board of Appeals regarding application of Michael F.
Phipps
Planning Board to Cabot, Cabot and Forbes regarding extension of time
for completion of subdivision.
Building Construction Report for month of May, 1976.
Board of Appeals decision on the application of Clarence Morse - granted
Board of Appeals decision on the application of William Reagan - Granted
Board of Appeals decision on the application of Clifford B. Turner - granted
SRPEDD notice of0pen Meeting on June 17, 1976.
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2. Motion: To accept the revised Minutes of May 28, 1976.
(Tighe-Mahana, all in favor) VOTED
3. Motion: To accept the minutes of June 2, 1976.
(Tighe-Mahana, all in favor) VOTED
4. Motion: To approve the warrant of June 15, 1976 in the amount of $23.61.
(Parsons-Mahana, all in favor) VOTED
5. Board discussed the Woodland Park definitive subdivision plan.
Planning Director Maurer advised the Board that Mrs. Rogovan had
called and questioned the easement through her property and felt that
she was not properly protected. Planning Director Maurer noted that
Mrs. Rogovan was in agreement with the restriction placed by the
Planning Board with regard to the posting of securities and that the
copy of the easement received from Ernest White did have reference
to the posting of securities. It was noted that they have the signed
copies for easements from Morse and Scarpellini.
6. Board reviewed the Green Acres definitive subdivision plan. It was
noted that the board was in receipt of a letter granting approval of the
subdivision plan with restrictions placed on the plan from the Board of
Health. The two restrictions are as follows:
"Lots B and C shall not be further subdivided until each lot is tested
in accordance with the Board of Health requirements for on-site
sewerage disposal"
"The disposal of stumps within the subdivision shall be in accordance
with Chapter 18 of the Mansfield Board of Health"
Board reviewed the definitive subdivision plan along with their letter
of May 17, 1976 and noted the following:
a. That the proposed 8 inch;.water main in Maple Street be marked
"to be installed as partof this project by the developer"
b. Buildable area of lots fronting on Maple Street to be shown in
compliance with the Wetland Protection Act of the Zoning By-law.
Planning Director Maurer advised Clerk Tighe and Planner Mahana that if
the plan is approved the only thing the.'Bodrd does is vote to approve and
and then notify the applicant by certified mail, then there is a 21 day
appeal period prior to the endorsement of the plan.
Motion: To table consideration of the Green Acres subdivision plan
until after the consideration of old business on the Agenda
(Tighe-Mahana, all in favor) VOTED
7. Board met with Mrs. Jellinek to discuss the Circle C Estates subdivision.
Mrs. Jellinek noted that earthen material is being removed from the
Circle C Estates subdivision. Mrs. Jellinek noted that a letter was
written to Millhaus Construction that until all the subdivision is
completed no material was to be removed from the site. Mrs. Jellinek
read the Board's vote on June 4, 1975.
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Planning Director Maurer read a letter from the Building Inspector to
Millhaus Construction granting them approval to remove 2,500 cubic yards
of loam stock piled on lots 1; 2, 3, and 5 fronting on West Street.
Mrs. Jellinek noted that 2 weeks ago :--.Planning Director Malyrer discussed
how much money should be left in the second letter of credit -jnd questioned
what was covered by the first letter of credit. It was noted that this
covered Morgan Road, the drainage work ina portion of Pinto Way and the
drainage easement behind Pinto Way and the drainage system at'the end of
Maverick Drive and the drainage easement across the Rezza Property, it
was noted that the work which remains to be completed in this bond is the
inch of bituminous top, berm, t.settfng of stone bounds, loam and seeding
of grass strips, and loam and seeding of the drainage trench. The amount
to be held for this work is $20,528.63. Mrs. Jellinek noted that the
City Bank and Trust Company letter of credit will run out on June 17,1976.
Mrs. Jellinek noted that the covenant for the Circle C Estates would be
expiring in the Fall and that you cannot amend a covenant, you can only
extend it. Mrs. Jellinek advised the Board that the Board of Health
records show that the water table is up 8 to 12 feet within the Circle
C Estates area.
Board discussed the removal of the earthen material within the Circle
C Estates.
Motion: To advise the Building Inspector that it has been reported
to the Planning Board that earthen material is being removed
from the Circle C Estates subdivision, which is contrary to
the Planning Board's letter of June 6, 1975 to Millhaus
Construction and the Board would appreciate the Building
Inspector taking action on this matter. Carbon Copy of letter
to be sent to Millhaus Construction.
(Parsons-Mahana, all in favor) VOTED
8. Board reviewed the request from Ryan, Elliott and Company for an extension
of two years for the installation of the required rimprovements within the
Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust definitive subdivision plan for
Conners Avenue.
Motion: To grant a 2 year extension of time for the installation of the
required improvements within the Mansfield Industrial Park
Realty Trust definitive subdivision plan for Conners Avenue.
(Parsons-Mahana, all in favor) VOTED
9. Board reviewed the request from Robert L. Rizzo requesting an extension of
time for two years for the installation of the required improvements within
his subdivision off Otis Street.
Motion: To grant a;2 year extension of time for the installation of the
required improvements within the Robert L. Rizzo subdivision
off Otis Street.
(Tighe-Mahana, all in favor) VOTED
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10. Board reviewed the letter from Robert Chavaree to table setting of the
bond amount for Riverside Park until after he has met with the Board.
Motion: To postpone taking action on the bond estimate for Riverside
Park
(Mahana-Tighe; all in favor) VOTED
11. Board reviewed the letter of credit from Commonwealth Bank and Trust for
Milihaus Construction in the amount of $20,528.63. Planning Director
Maurer advised the Board that this would be replacing the letter of
Credit #79 with the City Bank andTrust Company. He noted that Town
Counsels answer with the City Bank and Trust Company letter of Credit
is it is not on a standard form and he did not like the 10 day period
for the withdrawal of funds. Planning Director Maurer suggested that
the Board accept the letter of credit subject to modification by Town
Counsel, who will review it on Thursday morning.
Motion: To accept the Letter of Credit from Commonwealth Bank and Trust
for Millhaus Construction In the amount of $20,528.63.
(Tighe-Mahana, all in favor) VOTED
12. Planning Director Maurer advised that the Public Hearing for the Unaccepted
Street provision of the Subdivision Control Regulations would be held on
June 30, 1976.
13. Mrs. Jellinek suggested that in the subdivision regulctions that they be
required to provide trees. Planning Director Maurer advised that trees
will be replanted within the Circle C Estates subdivision.
14. Motion: To hold an emergency meeting on Thursday, June 10, 1976 at
7:30 P.M. to discuss the green Acres Subdivision Plan.
(Tighe -Parsons, all in favor) VOTED
15. Planner Mahana questioned how accurate the "Mansfield Citizen's Handbook"
was., regarding the Board of Appeals and questioned how you interpret
a hardship, financial or otherwise. Planning Director Maurer noted that
the General Laws states that it is a hardship on the property and not on
a personal hardship.
16. Planner..Mahana questioned when theywould be discussing the Business C
Zoning, !It was noted that this would be discussed at the workshop meetings.
17. Planner Parsons apologized for the number of meetings which he has had to
miss, due to his work.
18. Board to hold their next regular meet on June 16, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. for
Workshop only, to discuss the amendment for unacceptdd streets and Business
Zoning. Planning Director Maurer noted that Mr. Clemmey is not going to
request a Special Town Meeting for the Rezoning of his land on Route 106.
Business C to be put on the agendafor the workshop meeting. Subdivision
Regulations and Zoning By-laws to be brought to the meeting.
19. Motion: To adjourn (9:55 p.m.)
(Tighe-Mahana, all in favor) VOTED
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