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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 06/25/1975MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD AGENDA June 25, 1975 1. Call to order (7:00 P.M.) 2. Clerk's Report a. Correspondence b. Minutes of June 18, 1975 3• Warrant 4. Visitors Agenda 7:30 P.M. Pat Kelly - Re. Circle "C" Estates 7:45 P.M. Margot Jelli - Re. Watchdog Report 5. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing - Camelot at Mansfield 6. Old Business a. Status of Plans 1) Camelot at Mansfield - Def. Sub. - Williams Street - 8/2/75 2) Peter's Park - Def. Sub. - Park Street - 7/18/75 3) James Reid = Form A - Oak Street - 7/4/75 b. Lot Release - Circle "C" Estates 7. New Business a. Board of Appeals - Edward Stivelletta b. Around the Table 8. Adjournment MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD MINUTES June 25, 1975 Present: Chairman Zaffini, Clerk Dunn Planners: Wellington,Davison, Parsons, Latham Planning Director Maurer 1. Letters were read from the following: Camelot Realty Trust to Planning Board regarding Camelot -at -Mansfield City Bank and Trust Company to Town of Mansfield regarding Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. 79, 1975 for Circle C Estates - set aside Millhaus Realty Trust to Planning Board requesting rdl:ease of lots in Circle C Estates - set aside Mrs. Jellinek to Sidney Covich regarding Circle C Estates. Planning Board to Allan Willis, Jr. Regarding Bond Estimate for Spruce Acres. Planning Board to Board of Appeals regarding application of Charles V. Dunner. Planning Board to Board of Appeals regarding application of Edna A. Murray. Planning Board to Ryan, Elliott & Company, Inc. regarding release of securities for Mansfield Industrial Park. Planning Board to Board of Appeals regarding application of George A. Dorval. Planning Board to Gene J. Ceccarelli regarding definitive subdivision plan for Peter's Park. Planning Board to Elmwood Park Realty Trust regarding Elmwood Park Bond Estimate. Plahhing Board to Building Inspector regarding Magna Vista II lot release. John S. Morley to Planning Director regarding application of Edward Stivaletta to Board of Appeals - set aside. 2. Board discussedthe minutes of June 18, 1975. Planner Wellington questioned page 2, item 7, second paragraph if October of 1975 was two years from the date of endorsement. Planning Director Maurer noted that this was correct Motion: To accept the minutes of June 18, 1975 as presented. (Wellington -Davison, all in favor) VOTED -2 - Minutes June 25, 1975 3. Motion: To sign the warrant of June 30, 1975 in the amount of $105.20 (Wellington -Dunn, all in favor) VOTED 4. Planning Director Maurer presented a memorandum to the Board regarding the Camelot=at=Mansfield subdivision. He noted that all conditions requested in the Planning Board's letters since the original submission of";the definitive plan in 1974have been compliedwith as requested and that he recommends approval of the plan with notes relative to the Board of Health. He suggested that these conditions be reviewed by Town Counsel. 5. Planning Director Maurer noted that after the meeting with Mr. Ceccarelli last week regarding the Peter's Park subdivision that the engineer asked if the request for drainage easements through the drainage ditch was a formal request by the Board rather than having written agreements. Planning Director Maurer noted that the Board had not made a formal request for this and felt that it should be done. Motion: To request that drainage ditch be shown in easements to be recorded at the Registry of Deeds with permission from the Mansfield Housing Authority, Joseph Gonsalves, and Fireside Realty. (Wellington -Dunn, all in favor) VOTED Planning Director Maurer noted that he did not feel that Mr. Austin has a legitimate complaint regarding the drainage as this was an existing condition prior to the submission of the plan and he appears to be the only one in the area with a water problem and felt that it was something from his own house. 6. Board reviewed the Form A Plan for James Reid for land on Oak Street. Motion: To sign the Form A Plan for James Reid for land on Oak Street. (Wellington -Dunn, all in favor) VOTED (Planner Parsons entered the meeting at this time.) 7. Board met with Mr. Kelly of Millhaus Realty trust to discuss the irrevocable letter of credit from the City Bank and Trust Company in the amount of $86,778.78. It was noted the corrections had been made in the letter as requested at the previous meeting. It was noted that the request had been received for the release of lots 6, 7, 8, 36, 37 and 38. Mr. Kelly noted that they have been working on the project and that within the next 10 days al'l of the lots and roads will have been brought to grade. (Planner Latham entered the meeting at this time.) Motion: To accept the letter of credit in the amount of $86,778.78 from the City Bank and Trust Company to guarantee the work in the Circle C Estates and to release lots 6, 7, 8, 36, 37 and 38 in the Circle C Estates. (Wellington -Dunn, all in favor) VOTED ----3';_ 8. ' 8. Board met with Mrs. Margot Jellinek to discuss the Circle C Estates Subdivision. She noted that the road for Morgan Drive is 750 feet and noted that the subdivision regulations only alow 650 feet for a dead end street, which this will be if the developer does not complete the subdivision. Mrs. Jellinek questioned who wasmaking the inspections of the roadway. Planning Director Maurer advised he was making the inspections and that he had observed the following: On May 7, 1975 Millhaus construction conducted the scraping of the topsoil and they intend to begin major removal of earth within the next two weeks. On May 9, 1975, discussion with Pat: Kelly of Millhaus Construction regarding the construction of Morgan Road. On May 20, 1975, continuation of stripping loam and moving of gravel on the site. No material has been removed from the site. On May 29, 1975 filling of lots 24 and 25 along the westerly side of Maverick Drive. On June 2, 1975, continuation of the filling of the lots. Verbally notified that on June 9, 1975 they will begin the filling of the roadway and requests inspections for the compaction in accordance with the approved plans. June 5, 1975, reviewed the entire site with Pat Kelly. Sections of Maverick Drive and Pinto Way to be filled. Loam and subsoil have been stripped and ready for gravel. June 18, 1975, preparation of road base for gravel on Morgan Road and Pinto Way. June 23, 1975, June 24, 1975, and June 25, 1975, Gavel in place in onefoot lifts and mechanically compacted with a vibratory roller on Morgan Road and Pinto Way. Mrs. Jellinek stated that as far as she could see subsoil was used and not gravel. She noted that the clearing and grubbing the trees were still there. Planning Director Maurer noted that they were not in the roadway and that his inspections are only on the roadway and that on the lots it would have to be taken up with the Board of Health. Mrs. Jellinek questioned if the Planning Director was satisfied with what has gone in. Planning Director Maurer stated he was. Mrs. Jellinek questioned if the electrical facilities were underground, It was noted that they would be. Mrs. Jellinek questioned if there was a gravel subbase on the road. Planning Director Maurer noted that there was. Mrs. Jellinek questioned the letter of credit and felt that it should be a bond or passbook and not a letter of credit. 9. Board discussed the letter from attorney John S. Morley and the application to the Board of Appeals for Edward Stivaletta to increase the size of the Corner Store. It was noted that they wish to add 10,370 square feet of commercial space. Board reviewed the application along with the siteplan submitted. The Board questioned if the existing manhole on Franklin Street was draining into the manhole shown on the lot. Planning Director Maurer to check this out. It was noted that no refuse disposal area was shown. -4 - Minutes June 25, 1975 The Board questioned the dimension of the corner of the building to the lot line and questioned if a vehicle could manuever around the building. To be discussed further later in the meeting. (Planner­Welli,ngton left to attend a meeting with the Board of Selectmen on behalf of the Planning Board.) 10. At 8:00 P.M. a Public Hearing was held on the definitive subdivision plan for Camelot at Mansfield. A transcript of that hearing is on file. (Planner Wellington returned to the meeting during this hearing.) 11. Board reviewed the Form A Plan for Jafes Gibson for land on West Street. The Board noted that the application form was not filled in correctly as far as the description as there are 4 sides to the parcel and all 4 sides should be described.=' Planning Director Maurer noted that the Board had signed a plan on this property over a year ago and the time period,expired before the plan was filed. Plan to be returned for description correction. 12. Board reviewed the siteplan for the corner store as noted in item #9. Planning Director Maurer noted that aside from the technical requirements on of the considerations to be is if the Board wanted to recommend the variance. It was noted that this is not done until the hearing is scheduled by the Board of Appeals. It was the consensus of the Board to have the Planning Director schedule a meeting with Attorney John S. Morley for the next meeting to review the site plan. 13. Board reviewed the Memorandum from the Planning Director regarding the Camelot -at -Mansfield subdivision It was noted that lots 5 and 32 and 38 were not either approved or disapproved by the Board of Health. It was the consensus of the Board to request from the Board of Health a letter stating exactly what the status is for each lot and that once this information is received clarifying all lots, to send a letter to Town Counsel regarding the wording of the conditions as outlined in the Planning Directors memorandum. 14. Planner Davison noted that South Main Street was a mess and questioned when it was going to be fixed. Planning Director Maurer noted that they are only about half way through with the lateral connections and that the final paving would be done atter this work was completed. He noted that this would probably not be done until fall. 15. Planner Parsons questioned if they were doing any work on Kingman Pond. Planning Director Maurer noted that it is on the basis of demand. 16. Board reviewed the Form A Plan for Gibson Brothers for land on West Street. It was noted that Mr. Gibson had corrected the description as noted in item #11. Motion: To sign the Form A Plan for Bfbson Brothers for land on West St. (Wellington -Davison Planner Parsons questioned if Mr. Gibson was the record owner of the parcel Mr. Gibson noted that he was not that Mr. Walter Holm had just purchased the property. Planner Wellington withdrew his motion and Planner Davison withdrew his second. -5 - Minutes June 25, 1975 Plan returned to Mr. Gibson to be corrected. Motion: To advise Mr. Gibson of Gibson Brothers that the Board will not consider this plan further until the correct record owner is changed on the application form and on the plan. (Wellington -Dunn, all in favor) VOTED 17. Planning Director Maurer noted that the Board of Health is now requiring house numbers on existing streets when an application is taken for a percolation test. He noted that the Planning Board should require house numbers on the definitive submission of a subdivision plan and alsoaon Form A Plans with 7 or 8 lots on a street. 18. Planner Wellington noted that at the meeting with the Board of Selectmen Mr. Butler of the Board of Appeals noted errors which have occured in the placing of foundations, making it necessary to apply for variances. Planner Wellington advised the Board he added to the list of subdivision changes the provision that the lots be staked. 19. Board considered the requirement of the submission of a deed to show the record owner on all Form A Plans. To be given more consideration. 20. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.m.