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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 01/08/1975MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD AGENDA January 11, 1975 1. Call to order (7:30 P.M.) 2. Clerk's Report a. Correspondence b. Minutes of December 30, 1974 3. Warrant 4. Visitors Agenda 8:00 P.M. Karl Clemmey re. Site Plan Approval 8:30 P.M. John Thompson re. Camelot -at -Mansfield 9:00 P.M. James Antosca re. Camelot -at -Mansfield 9:30 P.M. Ken Bray 10:00 P.M. Margot Jellinek A. Watchdog Report 5. Old Business a. Statins of Plans 1) Camelot -at -Mansfield - Definitive Subdivision - Williams St. 1/9/75 2) Village Estates R2, N3 - Definitive Subdivision - Off Elm St. - 2/3/75 3) Leon C. Grant - Form A - Creedon Street 4) Oakleaf Estates - As Built 5) Walnut Park - As Built b. Zoning Amendments for 1975 Town Meeting c. Board of Appeals re, application of Owens-Illinois 6. New Business Around the Table 7. Adjournment VANSH ELD PLANNING BOARD MINUTES January &, 1975 Present: Chairman Zaffini, Clerk Grant Planners: Latham, Dunn, Wellington, Parsons Planning Director Maurer 1. Letters were read from the following: Home Developers, Inc. to Planning Board requesting release of performance bond for Leonard Street and Leonard Circle. - Set aside Robert Currivan to Planning Board regarding proposed development for Christian and Schramm. Casa Realty to Planning Board requesting release of performance bond for Casa Drive - set aside, Gale Realty Co., Inc, to Planning Board requesting release of performance bond for Oakleaf Drive - set aside. Town Counsel to Planning Board regarding Camelot -at -Mansfield, Great Moods Study Committee to Board of Selectmen regarding Stream Cleaning, Planning Board to Building inspector re. Site Plan Approval for Francis J. Stevenson and Brian McLaughlin for land on Copeland Drive. Planning Board to Alfred Turtnese regarding release of performance band for Brookside Estates subdivision. Planning Board to Edward Stivaletta regarding release of performance bond for Elmwood Park, Planning Board to Leon C. Grant regarding approval not required plan - Creedon Street. Planning Board to Yankee Builders regarding release of securities for - Minute Man Estates. Planning Board to Board of Selectmen regarding water- connection between Brookside Estates and Village Estates. Planning Board to James F. Antosca regarding Camelot -at -Mansfield. Southeast Region Cooperative Extension Service regarding seminar entitled ''Considerations for Wetland/Lowland Protection'' Building Construction Report for the Month of December, 1974. SRPEDD Regional Rapport for December, 1974. Memorandum to Planning Board from Planning Director Re: Release of performance Guarantee for New Mansfield Estates Memorandum to Planning Board from Planning Director re: Status of approved subdivision pians - December, 1974. ~2~ Minutes January X^ 1975 Memorandum from Planning Director to Planning Board re; request for release of Performance Bonds for Uaklcaf Estates and Walnut Park. 2. Motion: To accept the Minutes of December 30, 1974 at presented: (La1kam~Wellington\ all in favor) VOTED 3" Planning Director Maurer noted that on the plan for Camelot -at -Mansfield that a letter was sent to the developer regarding additional information requested and the developer, Mr. 80tosca is coming in to discuss this and also the corner rounding on the Conroy property on the front. ` ]^ Board reviewed the definitive subdivision plan for Village Estates Section 2 and 3. along with the memorandum presented by the Planning 0|r*otur on December 30, 1974^ ;t was noted that the standards for the Light Department, Water Department and Fire Department aro needed on the construction drawings. The Board felt that the!itom of major concern were lots 31 through 34 and lot N on the river. It was the consensus of the Board to require that the applicant show on the 'topo- graphic plan the exact limits of the wetland area, the area of wetland on the lot, and the buildable portion of the lot. Motion: To send a letter to the developer of Village Estates Section 2 and 3 and request the additional information as noted in the Planning Director's memorandum of December 30» 1974./ (Grant -Wellington, all in favor) VOTED k Board reviewed the Form Plan for Loon C. Grant for land on Croc6un Street. � It was noted that the locus plan had been corrected as requested.. ` Motion: To sign the Form Plan for Leon C. Grant for land on Cnee6un Street. (Well ington-Latham, all in favor) VOTED 5^ Board reviewed the //ao built" plans for 0akhcaf Drive and the request from GaleKoalty for ro7cao* of the performance guarantee. Board also reviewed the Planning Directors memorandum recommending release of &19»825^45 and ku\6 back the 10% contingency of $2^982.54 until July Ist of 1975^ and suggwtt/n8 considering petiuning the Town Meeting for acceptance of the street. Notion: To release $29'825^65 of the International Fidelity Insurance Company Bond No. 28576 and hold the !V% contingency of $2^981^54 until July {st of 1975^ (Wellington -Dunn, all in favor) VOTED Motion: To petition the 1975 Annual Town Meeting for the acceptance of Oak\oaf DIKa, (Wei I I ngton-G rant, all in favor) VOTED 6, Board reviewed the 'hs built" plans for Casa Drive and the request from Casa KooXly for release of the performance guarantee. Board also reviewed the Planning Directors memorandum recommending release of $40^000 of the bond and holding the 10% contingency of $5/000 until December l» 1975. Planning Director Maurer noted the amxnr easement established by the signing of the form a plan was not shown on the /by built" plans and felt that is should be shown as m part of the entire subdivision. Motion: To return the /\us built" plans for the sewer easement description and add the easement on the plan out to Host Street and to release $40,000 for the account at the United National Bank and hold the 10% contingency of $5 000 until 0eomn6rr �» ��7�. ^ ~A~ minutes January X^ 1975 It was the consensus of the Board not to Petition the 1975 Annual Town Meeting for acceptance of Casa Drive. 7^ Board reviewed the request from Home 0uvw\vpors^ Inc. for release of the performance Bond for work which remained to be completed in New Mansfield Estatasv along with the memorandum prepared by the Planning Director, which noted that the painting of the door and the ha1thcover had not been completed and the plexiglass panel had not been |nstalled°on the back of the lift station. Hot ion: Not to release any of the monies held as the performance guarantee until all work on the lift station has been completed. jWellington-Dunn, all in favor) VOTED It was noted that there had been a problem with the pumps/ which required the installation of new switches, and this service mmy6 the Town $124,00^ The Board questioned why the Town was required to pay for this and /t was noted that the Town charges the residents for the sewer assessment and that the guarantee was up on the installation of the switches. It was the consensus of the Board to place an article for acceptance of Leonard Street and Leonard Ciro&m on the 1975 Annual Town Warrant. 8" Board met with Karl Clemmey to review a site plan application For land on ` Copeland Drive. The Board noted that the curb cuts would have to be granted from the State, Mr. Clnmmey stated that the curb outs are existing. Planner Wellington noted that the plan did not meet the ] to l parking requirement for Off -Street parking in the business zunev as 20v800 square feet is all that | is shown for parking and with a 9^000 square [mu1 building they would noud 27^080 square feet. Mr, Clemmcy stated that he would be putting a retaining wall across the hack of the property. It was noted that this should be shown on the plan" Board reviewed the Form Plan for this lot and noted a discrepancy between the Form A Plan and the Site Plan. 9" Board met with John Th*mnaunn to J<soucm the Camelot -at -Mansfield definitive ' subdivision plans" Mr. Thompson stated that he had reviewed the plan as proposed for the three leaching basins at the Williams Street entrance and that he was against this proposal as it would put all the water in his cellar, and that according to their engineer's report the retention area would have to be increased to work properly. Mr. Thompson stated that he felt the proposal for three 7aaohioJ basins was a way of saving money for the developer to avoid increasing the size of the retention arca doJ the pipes and they would just be dumping the mater into his cellar. Mr. Thompson stated that he was very con- cerned with this problem and if this system was installed and caused water problems for him that he was going to go back to the Town for recourse. 10^ Board met with Mr. James Antosca to reView the definitive subdivision plans for Camelot -at -Mansfield. Nr" &ntnsna noted that Nr. Thompson/s engineer stated that the crowns should be ro7sn6 and an attempt to raise the elevation was a result of the leaching basins in wi7liams Street. Planner Wellington presented alternatives for raising the elevations in the roadway for the drainage that would eliminate the leaching basins. Mr. Antosca presented a letter of request for on extension of time in the Planning Board's consideration of this plan until January 29» 7975" or,. Antusoe noted that he received a letter from the Attorney for Mr. Lawton with a request to leave an easement for the cart path going into Mr. La*1on' u property. Mr. Lawton noted that this was m path that was known as Penney Grove Lone and had been there for over 100 years~ Mr. Antnsca showed the easement on the plan 1p - Minutes Janua'ryQ, 1975 and Mr. Lawton noted that this was acceptable, to him. Mr. Antosca noted that Mr. Conroy had approached him with the fact that the proposed entrance crossed his driveway. Mr. Antosca noted that he proposes to take 10 feet from lot 3 and move the roadway over away from Mr. Conroy°s property and that they would help fir. Conroy relocate his driveway from King Arthur Way instead of Williams Street. Mr. Conroy stated that hewas in agreement with this. Planner Wellington noted that this would mean taking property from the back of Mr. Conroy°s property. Mr. Conroy ytAted that he was aware of this. Planning Director Maurer noted that a new Form A Plan would have to be recorded for the Conroy property. Mr. Antosca stated he would submit a Form A plan for the Conroy property if the Planning Board approved the moving of the roadway. Mr. Antosca stated that he would propose to eliminate the leaching basins in Williams Street and have the water in a closed system for the first 300 feet of roadway. 11. Board met with Mr. Ken Dray, who owns the property of 23-25 East Street, which is a 4 unit apartment dwelling and Mr. Dray noted that he would tike to utilize the 3rd floor and put two more apartments in. Mr. Bray noted that he was advised that this would have to go before the Board of Appeals and he would like to talk to anyone who has an input in their decision. Mr. Bray stated that he has spoken to the Building Inspector and the fire Chief to discuss requirements, ehould the permit be granted. Mr. Bray noted that he has talked to neighbors and advised them of his plans and noted that since the Planning Board makes recommendations to the Board of Appeals he would like suggestions from the, Planning Board, regarding his plans so that the proposal will be acceptable to those concerned. Mr. Dray presented plans of the layout of the lot and the proposed parking areas. It was noted that the lot contains approximately 12,100 square feet, however, Mr. Bray felt that he could provide parking for 7 to 9 cars. Chairman Zaffhi advised Mr. Gray that the Planning Board does not make the decision they just make a recommendation. Mr. Dray stated that he was aware of this but wanted to inform the Board In case they had ally questions to help them make their recommendation. Mr. Bray noted that there exists presently 4 one bedroom apartments and he proposes to add two more one bedroom apartments. Mr. Bray noted that he did not live on the premises and that the 3rd floor was just attic space at the present. ChairmanLaffini questioned the possibility of each apartment occupant owning two cars. Mr. Bray noised that in such low income apartments that the possibility of them owning two cars is very tow. Chairman Zaffini stated that any recommendations that are imadc will be made to the Board of Appeals. it was noted that this would require a variance because of the lot size and a special permit for the multi- family use. 12. Motion: To accept the request from Mr. James Antosca, Camelot Realty Trust, for an extension of time for the Planning Boards consideration of the definitive subdivision plan for Camelot -at -Mansfield until January 29, 1975. (Wellington -Latham, all in favor) VOTED 13. Motion: To accept the establishment of the easement for the old cart path to the property of Lawton as proposed. (Wellington -Grant, all in favor) VOTED 14. Motion: To accept the prpposai for the relocation of the roadway for Camelmt- at Mansfield as proposed. (Wellington -Grant, all in favor) VOTED ~�~ Minutes Javary 8, 1975 15^ Amt Inn: On the drainage for the definitive subdivision plan for Camelot -an Mansfield to suggest that the leaching basins be Hanged to catch basins and the pipe 5o under the sidewalk in a closed system and also have the required revisions in pipe size as discussed with the meeting with the applicant and his engineer. (Wellington -Dunn, all in favor) VOTED 76^ Boa rd met with :ar7 C{cmm°y to 6|sross the s11e pIao application fvr land oil Copeland DrIvo.(soo item // X) Mr. Clumnmy noted that the sorYfce area wouTd be parking for the employees and that the zoning By-law does not sPocIfY/ whether the Off -Street parking has to be customer parking or if it can include *mpl6yoe parking and with the service arra included he would have the required parking. Planner Wellington noted that the Zoning By-law needs clarification as to if it needs ou many parking spaces or if the remaining land can be considered for parking. Clerk Grant suggested that Mr. Clemmoy go to the state to obtain permission to drain into the Route 140 drainage. It was noted that the percolation tests had been taken on the 7ut^ It was noted that a retaining wall was needed on the Paulson property line. 77^ Board met with Nru^ Margot Jellinek who presented a proposed provision for the control of earth removal from waterways. Mrs. Jellinek askdd the Board to reconsider their vote of the previous meeting and insert an article in the Town Meeting Warrant for the control of earth removal from waterways. It was the consensus of the Board to leave the vote as stands. 18. Board reviewed the Form plan for Ryan, Elliott and Company for land nn Maple Street, for land to be conveyed to Corrafab Company. Motion: To sign the Form Plan for Ryan, Elliott and Company for land on Maple Street. (Wellington -Grant, all in favor) VOTED 19. Board reviewed the draft for the Board of Appeals letter for the application of Owens-Illinois for a modification in Item 4 of their variance. Motion: To send the letter as presented to the Board of Appeals regarding the application of Owens-Illinois. (Parsons -Dunn, all in favor) VOTED 20, Board discussed the fencing of the Owens-Illinois plant and Planning Director Maurer informed the Board that he had talked to Mr. Wisniowski of the Mansfield Plant and Mr. Wisnlawski agrees that the'7ettxr indicates that they are to maintain the trash racks on the north s|6v of the fence. The Planning Board fo/1 that the plan submitted and the letter are oontridictory and that the same letter should be sent and ask him to sign It without any notes on it or have him put a note on the sketch to include the trash racks. 27° Board reviewed the site plan application for Karl Clommoy and noted that he would need curb cut permission from the state as he is interrupting the cot that presently exists by putting curbing in. It was also noted that a retaining wall was needed on the propertly line of Paulson. Motion: Tow:nd a 7oltnr to the Building Inspector suggesting that Mr. Clemmey be required to obtain a curb out permit from the state and permission from the state to empty into the state drainage and the whole parking lot be required to drain into cupalond Drive in a closed syytom^ m retaining wall be shown on the plan on the property of Paulson' Jvmpstmrs be spotted and properly screened and the Planning Board be allowed to - 6 H Minutes January B, 1975 review the plans with these corrections pPio€- to the issuance of a building permit. (Grant -Dunn, all in favor) VOTED 22. Board reviewed the site plan application for Mr. McLaughlin and Mr. Stevenson for land on Copeland Drive. It was noted that no letter had been received from the abutter for,permission to drain onto his property and no permit from the State had been received for the curb cuts. 23. It was the consensus of the Board to meet at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, January 13, 1975 to discuss business before the preliminary hearing on zoning is held. , 24. Planner Parsons noted that SRPEDD is taking legal action to obtain assessments from towns which have not been paying. 25. Planner wellington questioned if the sign, which was in violation of the zoning by-law, had been removed from the Ryan, Elliott and Company property. It was noted that it had been. 26. Clerk Grant questioned if they had pulled the board out from the control of bhe Fulton Pond. It was noted that it had not been pulled. 27. Planner Latham noted that he had attended a meeting regarding the regional sewer and that Mr. Greeley of the Division of Water Pollution Control stated that they want the Towns to get going and the cost to the twins would be about 10, to the dollar and that the Pollution Control Division has convinced Norton that they do have a problem which will require gewerage. He noted that Mansfield could go on it alone and the other towns would have to contract to come into it later. He noted that this would require legislature action to obtain the land in Norton. He noted that the cesspool pumpers, in the near future, will not be allowed to dump out of Town and that the towns will have to make provisions for this. 28. Planning Director Maurer noted that there would be 7 article s for Town Meeting. for Street acceptance to include: one article for Leonard Street, -Val dor Reality ® section, one article for Leonard Street and Leonard Cirie, Home Developers Section, and one article for each of the following: Oakleaf Drive, Bonney Lane, Magna Vistq Bellview I'lanor, and Heritage Lane. Planning Director Maurer noted that on the James Wilis property in Magna Vista inorder for the town to acquire an easement for the drainage pipe it will cost the Town $1,000.00. 29. Planning Director Maurer noted that there is a new federal program coming out known as the Community Development Act and there is 1.3 million dollars available for about 150 towns and that the town of Mansfield is presently preparing applications for these funds. Planning Director Maurer noted that most of the Capital improvement Program project are eligible for this fun¢ling and that it is a 3 year program with a possibility for extension. Planning Director Maurer noted that there are aloe of items to be filled out, most of which relate to the Capital improvement program and that the applications have to be in by the first of March. 30. Meeting ajdourned at 11:20 p.m. Clerk Date