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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 06/04/1975MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD AGENDA June 4, 1975 1. Call to order (7:30 P.M.) 2. Clerk's Report a. Correspondence b. Minutes of May 28, 1975 3. Warrant 4. Visitors Agenda 8:00 P.M. Peter Picciandra .8:30 P.M. Gregory Cauldwell 5. Old Business a. Status of Plans 1) Peter's Park - Def. Sub. - Park Street - 6/18/75 2 Camelot -at -Mansfield - Def. Sub. - Williams and Tremont - 8/2/75 3� Peter Picciandra - Site Plan - Samoset Ave. - 6/12/75 b. Board of Appeals applications 1) George H. Blais 2) Edna A. Murray 6. New Business around the table 7. Adjournment MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD MINUTES June 4, 1975 Present: Chairman Zaffini, Clerk Dunn Planners: Latham, Wellington Planning Director Maurer 1. Letters Were read from the following: Millhaus Realtyl;Trust to Planning Board requesting bond estimate for a portion of Circle C Estates - set aside Department of Community Affairs Flood Insurance Program Reminder Harvard University to Planning Board regarding City and Regional Planning class and presentation of town project Board of Selectmen notice of bimonthly meeting will chairmen of all boards, committees, commissions and study groups on June 25, 1975. Chairman Zaffini noted that this was the evening of the Camelot -at -Mansfield public hearing and felt he could not attend. Planner Wellington to act as his representative. Planning Director to Douglas A. King regarding Canoe River Acres. Planning Board to Board of Health regarding Camelot -at -Mansfield. Planning Board to Building Inspector regarding Site Plan Application for land on School Street. Planning Board to Town Counsel regarding Camelot -at -Mansfield. Planning Board to Val Scarpellini regarding sidewalks for Foxfield Estates. Memorandum from Planning Director to Planning Board regarding Spruce Acres - Hemlock Lane - Bond Estimate Memorandum from Planning Director to Planning Board regarding Status of Approved Subdivision Plans - May 1975. Building Construction Report for Month of May, 1975. New England Economic Review May/June, 1975 Cooperative Extension Rural Develompent # 6 May, 1975 Report on Flood Plain Insurance for the Town of Mansfield. 2. Board discussed the Minutes of May 28, 1975. Planner Wellington noted that Item #16 to read as follows: "It was the coneensus of the Board to send a letter to the Board of Appeals and advise them of their error in advertising, if the error shows up in the final advertisement." -2 - Minutes June 4, 1975 Motion: To accept the Minutes of May 28, 1975 as amended. (Wellington -Latham, all in favor) VOTED Planning Director Maurer advised the Board that the advertisement was in the paper incorrectly because the applicant did not make the situation clear. He noted that there is two dwellings on one lot in which there are three dwelling units and they want to make it four dwelling units. He noted that it is going to be readvertised and a new public hearing will be scheduled. 3. Planning Director Maurer advised that no additional comments have been received on the Peter's Park subdivision. He noted that in discussion with RIM engineering that they are still negotiating with the Housing Authority and may be asking for an extension of time as the Housing Authority only meets once a month. Planner Dunn questioned if the Board could request them to ask for an extension of time in the event that detailed information is brought in at the last minute. It was noted that under the General Laws they could not but that most of the developers have been very cooperative. 4. Planning Director Maurer noted that the Plan for Camelot -at -Mansfield had been officially submitted on June 3, 1975 and that the Public Hearing is scheduled for June 25, 1975 and questioned if the plan would have to be circulated to the various department heads were there was no change in that respect. It was the consensus of the Board to ciruclate the revised plan and ask the department heads if there is any additional comments they would like to add. 5. Board reviewed the Board of appeals application of George Blais for a variance to divide a lot presently containing two single family dwellings on a 19,450 square foot lot. The proposal is to divide the lots so that one dwelling would have 6,675 squarefeet and the other would have 12,775 square feet. It was noted that under the Zoning By-law this is permitted for lots existing prior to zoning however it did require permission from the Board of Appeals. Chairman Zaffini felt that the letter to the Board of Appea;s should refer back to the Zoning By-law Section I=C -3. Motion: To recommend that the variance be granted for George Blais. (Latham -Dunn, in favor, Wellington opposed) NOT VOTED Motion: To advise the Board of Appceals that the application is in conformance with the present Zoning By-law Section I -C-3 and does not warrant a recommendation from the Planning Board. (Wellington -Latham, all in favor) VOTED 6. Board met with Peter Picciandra to review the site plan application for land on Samoset Avenue. Mr. Picciandra felt that everything requested by the Board has been added to the plan. He noted that if there was a problem with the septic system that he would either join the two builidings together or try to connect to the municipal sewer system. Mr. Picciandra stated that the use of the property would be for the sale of retail parts for motorcycles and not for any repairs. Planner Wellington akked Mr. Picciandra if he would be willing to add this as a note to the site plan. Mr. Picciandra noted that hewould be willing to do so. -3 - Minutes June 4, 1975 The Board advised Mr. Picciandra that they would get back to him and that the plans would be returned for this note. 7. Board discussed the site plan application for Peter Picciandra for land on Samoset Avenue. Planner Wellington stated that he had requested this note for retail sales of parts :.tiecauseof concern noted by residents in the area. Motion: To recommend to the Building Inspector that the site plan application for Peter Picciandra for land on Samoset Avenue be approved provided that there is a note on the plan that the site be used for retail sales only. (Wellington -Dunn, all in favor) VOTED 8. Board reviewed the Form A Plan for George M. Farnam for land on East Street. Planner Wellington noted that there were two North arrows on the plan and they were going in two different directions. It was the consensus of the Board to return the plan and advise the applicant to have the north arrow corrected, the description corrected with respect to north, south, east and west, and that the applicant sign the form: A application in the correct place, as he has signed in the place for the Planning Board Clerk - 9. Board reviewed the Form A Plan for Paul Jodice for land on Oakland Street. Motion: To sign the Form A Plan for Paul Jodice for land on Oakland Street. (Wellington -Latham, all in favor) VOTED 10. Board met with Gregory Cauldwe;l to review the Form A Plan for land on East Street. Mr. Gauldwell advised the Board that he had purchased an additional 71 feet to make the lot conforming instead of going for the variance. Motion: To approve the Form A Plan for Gregory Gauldwell for land on East Street. (Wellington -Latham, all in favor) VOTED 11. Board reviewed the Form A Plan for Earl Ware for land on Balcom Street. It was noted that the signature of the owner was not shown and that Shaw Real Estate had signed under owner as his agent. It was noted that if they are describing Parcel C then the description is wrong in regard to distances shown and if they are describing the whole area then the abbuttors are not shown. Plan to be returned to the applicant for correction. 12. Board discussed the request from Millhaus construction for a bond estimate for Circle C Estates. It was noted that the transfer of ownership was recorded at the Registry of Deeds on June 3, 1975. It was noted that the bond estimate prepared by the Planning Director was for 758 feet of Morgan Road and the drainage in Pinto Way, drainage for a portion of Maverick Drive and drainage out into the easement. Eharirmag Zaffini advised the Board that he had received a telephone call from Mrs. Jellinek regarding this development. Mrs. Jellinek presented to -4 - Minutes June, 1975 the Board a work order issued by the Conservation Commission. Planning Director Maurer noted that the State department of Natural Resources has issued a years extension on this work order. Chairman Zaffini questioned why Mrs. Jellinek had brought the stake in and she advised the Board that the work was supposed to stay 25 feet away from here property line and that they are only 10 feet away and that Mr. Brunelle: stated that they are planning to leave a 1-1 slope and the plan calls for a 4-1 slope. Chairman Zaffini assured Mrs. Jellinek it would be a 4-1 slope. It was noted that the bon&estimate is for 758 feet of road but only the first 650 feet of roadway will be released. Chairman Zaffini noted that Planner Wellington found no problem with the bond estimate however Chairman Zaffini felt that no earth should be removed from the property until the whole subdivision is completed as that is the only way that it can be determined as surplus material and felt that this should be sent in writing to Millhaus Construction. It was noted that the 10% contingency is on the . section : ;, being constructed and will be held until the entire project is"completed and as other areas are done new contingencies will be required. Motion: To send the bond estimate as prepared by the Planning Director to Millhaus Construction and advise them that the 10% contingency will be held until theproject is completed and will be reviewed on an annual basis. (Wellington -Latham, all in favor) VOTED Motion: To send a letter to Millhaus Construction that no earth removal is to be conducted until the entire project is completed and the material is determined to be surplus. (Wellington -Latham, all in favor) VOTED 13. Board reviewed the bond estimate prepared by the Planning Director for 560 feet of Hemlock Lane in the Spruce Acres subdivision. It wasnoted that this would release 7 lots in the subdivision. Motion: To send the bond estimate for Spruce Acres subdivision as prepared by the Planning Director, for work which remains to be completed on Hemlock Lane. (Latham -Wellington, all in favor) VOTED 14. Planner Latham noted that Cabot, Cabot and Forbes has three rings up on the water tank and that they are x-raying as they go along. He noted that they feel they may be ready to fill it in July. 15. Planner Latham noted that he had heard that they have had some legislative action on zoning and felt that they shouldreview their zoning. Chairman Zaffini noted that what he had heard was that in Arlington there was a case where they stopped construction on all apartment buildings and the court ruled in favor of the city. Chairman Zaffini felt that the sub- division regulations should be reviewed. Planning Director Maurer reminded the Board of their decision to hold the public hearing on this in September. -5- Minutes June 4, 1975 16. Planner Dunn questioned if anything was being done on the survey the Board had discussed sending out with respect to the Comprehensive Planning Program. Planning Director Maurer noted that he is in the process of putting together various sections of the program for up- dating and that he has to check with the Committees on their status of the program. 17. Planner Dunn noted that in the subdivision for Willis on Ware Street that it appears that the size of the stream has been enlarged and questioned if this was normal practice or if something should have been filed with the Conservation Commission. Planning Director Maurer noted that this usually required the filing of an intent with the Conservation Commission but did not know in this instance as this was a man made stream. Planner Dunn felt that in the future some notice of intent should be filed. 18. Planner Wellington noted that in the monthly statement from the Planning Director on the status of subdivisions regarding the Mansfield Industrial Park,that the intersection at Francis Avenue and Maple Street the report states the adjustment of castings in the street and that sometha:Og:'g6t left out and there is a ,.i hole in the pavement; and that Owens-Illinois should be complaining about the driveway the way the street was put in and that at the intersection of Francis Avenue and Oakland that around the curve they have granite curbing, 40 feet of blacktop and then granite curbing again and noted that, even though it conforms to the regulations, it looks terrible for an entrace to an industrial park. Planning Director Maurer noted that it is the gas gate and that they have notified the gas company right along to have it raised and they never showed up and that as far as Owens-Illinois driveway, the driveway should meet the grade of the street and the adjustment should be made by Owens- Illinois. 19. Motion: Not to meet until June 18, 1975. (Wellington -Latham, all in favor) VOTED Planners Parsons and Davison to be notified of this. 20. Chairman Zaffini questioned who surveyed the property on Casa Drive which required the variance, as per last weeksminutes. Planning Director Maurer noted that in talking with RIM Engineering that they were not involved in the actual staking of the lots and that they were asked by a real estate company to prepare a certified plot plan and when the plan was being prepared the error was noticed. He noted that RIM has been retained by property owners in the area to survey the lots and that RIM mentioned two others that are incorrect and after the hearing they have found that there may be six incorrect. Planner Director Maurer felt that this was negligence on the part of the builder. Planner Dunn questioned who is responsible of the staking of the lots and it was noted that there is no requirement for this. Planner Latham felt that the location of the foundation should be certified prior to the issuance of a building permit. 21. Chairman Zaffini informed the Board that he received a telephone call from Val Scarpellini regarding the waiving of the sidewalks in Foxfield Estates and that he noted in Walnut 'Park they were not required to put in granite curbing and questioned why he should. Chairman Zaffini has advised him that Minutes June 4, 1975 he filed his plan under the new subU vision regulations. Mr. Scarpellini advised the Chairman that this matter is going to be considered by a state attorney. 22. Planning Director Maurer advised the Board that on the report on the Flood Plain insurance that the Town received there will be a public meeting on this in about 4 weeks. He noted that this as a federal requirement and that persons trydng to obtain a mortgage in towns that do not have this flood plain program that the mortgage can be refused. Blanning Director Maurer noted that most of the conditions in the program are covered in the Water Body Setback and wetland protections Provision of the Zoning By-law however„ this should be compared and checked out. 23. Planning Director Maurer advised the Board the the Water Superintendent has advised that the pump for the Witch Pond Well will be delivered on June 5, 1975 and that it may be in service in 2 to 3 weeks. 24. Planning Director Maurer advised the Board that the Board of Selectmen are in the process of having layout plans drawn up for Williams Street and would like to meet with the Planning Board on an off night to review the plans. He noted that this will be full construction plans that will be put out to bid and that the drainage in the front of Williams Street is a major concern. 25. Planning Director Maurer advised the Board that on June 16, 1975 there is a mekting with the Massachusetts Division of Water Pollution Control to discuss the future ftrection of the Town of Mansfield with respect to the sewer. The Towns official position is in a letter sent by the Board of Selectmen to the Water Pollution Control with the recommendation adopted at the last weeks meeting. 26. Motion: To adjourn at 9:35 P.M. (Wellington -Latham, all in favor) VOTED