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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 09/10/1975MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD AGENDA September 10- 1975 1) Call to order (7:30 P.M.) 2) Clerk's Report a. Correspondence b. Minutes of August 20, 1975 3.) Warrant 4.) Visitors Agenda 8:00 P.M. Carl Clemmey re. rezoning land on Route 106 to Business 8:15 P.M. James Antosca re. Camelot -at -Mansfield 8:30 P.M. Americo P. Day & Ralph Maloon 5) Old Business a. Status,s of Plans 1) Camelot at Mansfield - Def. Sub. - Williams St. - 9/10/75 2) George Blais - Form A - Plain Street - 9/16/75 3) Steven Thomas - Form A - Hall Street - 9/17/75 b. Bond Estimate - Canoe River Acres* c. Bond Estimate - Circle C Estates* d. Bond Release - Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust 6) New Business a. Board of Appeals 1) Kenneth Bray 2) Richard Murphy b. H6473 - Massachusetts Growth and Development Policy* c. Around the Table 7) Adjournment * Material previous sent out MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD MINUTES September 10, 1975 Present: Clerk Dunn Planners: Wellington, Parsons, Davison Planning Director Maurer 1. Motion: To appoint Planner Wellington Acting Chairman. (Dunn -Parsons, all in favor) VOTED 2. Letters Were read from the following: Kenneth Bray to Planning Board regarding recommendation to Board of Appeals. Notice from Board of Selectmen regarding bi-monthly meeting of chairmen. Mansfield School Committee to Planning Board regarding community school concept. Millhaus Realty Trust to Planning Board requesting bond estimate for 650' of Maverick Drive. Building Inspector to Planning Board regarding excessive loam in the Circle "C" estates subdivision. - set aside Board of Health to Planning Board regarding Camelot -at -Mansfield. Camelot Trust to Planning Board requesting extension of time for the Planning Board's consideration of the Camelot -at -Mansfield subdivision plan. - set aside Zoning Board of Appeals decision on the application of George Blais-granted Zoning Board of Appeals decision on the application of Gaston Avotnicks-granted Zoning Board of Appeals decision on the application of Boro Sand and Stone granted Zoning Board of Appeals decision on the application of Karl Clemmey - granted. Amendment to Covenant for Circle "C" Estates - set aside Planning Board to Camelot -Realty Trust regarding Camelot -at -Mansfield. Planning Board to Ryan, Elliott and Company regarding Mansfield Industrial Park bond release. Planning Board to Board of Appeals regarding application of John Gibson Planning Board to Board of Appeals regarding application of Richard Best Planning Board to Americo P. Day regarding preliminary subdivision plan. Planning Board to Allan Willis regarding bond estimate for Spruce Acres. Planning Board to Christian & Schromm regarding Village Estates Section III S' ann Town subo 3. Moti 4. Moti Motif -2 10,,;1975 ng Board to Christian & Schromm regarding Village Estates Section I ng Board to Board of Appeals regarding application of Stanley Sohn ounsel to Building Inspector regarding court case of ponies being inate to a principal residential use. To accept the minutes of August"..20, 1975 as presented. (Parsons -Davison, all in favor) VOTED 5. Board'. met 106 near thisibefo To pay the warrant of September 9, 1975 in the amount of $190.25' (Parsons -Dunn, Davison in favor, Wellington opposed) NOT VOTED To pay the warrant of September 9, 1975 less the $25.00 for the Conference of Massachusetts Planning Directors dues, in the amount of $165.25. (Dunn -Parsons, all in favor) VOTED with Karl Clemmey who 'requested the rezoning of land on Route the Easton Line. Mr. Clemmey noted that the Board had considered re in their overall revison however at that time there were no utilities in tY the Dustin +proF Mr. Eastman of and noted that Easton. Mr' Cl questioned ;the Mr. Clemmey not Easton Line. E noted that'Busi and garages and Mansfield that The Board '`note this land, whi was still in f this article. Board or not t Board. Mr. Cl area. 6. Board conside and extension Mansfield sub Motion; To g the (Dun area. He noted that they have just tapped a new well on 2rty;which would serve this area. Mr. Clemmey noted that astman Ford would like to build a large garage out there it is land abutting Easton which is zoned industrial in ?mmey felt that it would be beneficial to the Town and 'lanning,Boards feelings on this rezoning. �d that he owns approximately 15 acres just before the )ard questioned which Business zone he proposed. Mr. Clemmey ie,ss`C'would take :in light manufacturing, shopping centers' noted that there is no business C property left vacant in Is over one to one and a''half acres. that a few years ago there had been an article into rezone i was voted down. Acting Chairman Wellington stated that he for of this land being, business zone and that he would support Ilanner'Parsons felt whether this was once considered by the tt it was up to Mr'. Clemmey to bring the package before the imey stated he would persue the abutters in the immediate' the request of Mr. Antosca of Camelot Realty Trust for r the Planning Boards consideration of the Camelot-at- ision plan. t an extension for the Planning Board's consideration of elot-at-Mansfield subdivision plan until September 17,`1975. arsons, all in favor) VOTED Planning Director Maurer noted that the noterequested on lot 23 had been corrected as requested and .that he had discussed the alternative of doing work down stream rather than in the retention area and Mr. Antosca stated that he would be willing to do this if it didn't hold up the approval of the plan and that the value of the work should be at what the cost actually is for Mr. Antesca to ;build the retention area. He noted that this was also discussed with Cabot, Cabot and Forbes and that they are looking over the -3 - Minutes September 10, 1975 7. Board met with Ralph Maloon and Americo P. Day to discuss the subdivision plans for land on Fruit Street, for which the Planning Board had disapproved the preliminary plan. Engineer Maloon noted that the elevation of the manhole had been corrected as requested. Mr. Maloon noted that if a easement could not be acquired for the sewer across the property of Sheehan that they could take the sewer out to Jruit Street. Mr. Day noted that regarding the easements for the corner roundings that he had sent registered letters to the abuttors requested to purchase the corner roundings and there has been no reply from them. Planning Director Maurer noted that it may be possible to take the sewer through the property of Thomas instead of Sheehan if they could acquire an easement from Thomas. It was noted that the Town sewer easement documents would have to be reviewed by Mr. Day to see if there is any restriction regarding connecting into this sewer line. Mr. Maloon requested the Board to waive the corner rounding radius for the three lot subdivision. Board to take this under advisement. 8. Board met with Mrs. Jellinek to discuss the Elmwood Park subdivision plan. It was noted that lots 9, 8, 7 and 3 were not owned by Elmwood Park Realty Trust and Mrs. Jellinek questioned who would be responsible if the roads were not built properly. The Board advised Mrs. Jellinek that the Town is properly covered through the __bbn&�., through the Norfolk County Trust Company and that Elmwood Park Realty Trust is still responsible for the construction of the roadways and utilities. 9-. Board reviewed the Form A Plan for George Blais for land on Plain Street. It was noted that a variance had been granted to allow the division of this property into two non -conforming lots and that the variance was cross-referenced on the plan. Motion: To sign the Form A Plan for George Blais for land on Plain Street. (Parsons -Dunn, all in favor) VOTED 10. Board reviewed the Form A Plan for Steven and Lois Thomas for land on Hall Street. Motion: To sign the Form A Plan for Steven and Lois Thomas for land on Hall Street. (Dunn -Davison, all in favor) VOTED 11. Board reviewed the request from Doug King for a bond estimate for Canoe River Acres along with a memorandum prepared by the Planning Director on August 29-1975. Acti;ngChairman Wellington fel t that the amount in the memora ndumwas adequate to cover the work which remained to be completed. Motion: To approve the bond estimate for Canoe River acres in the amount of $88,185.95 and forward the estimate to Mr. King. (Parsons -Dunn, all in favor) VOTED -4 - Minutes September 10, 1975 12. Board reviewed the request of Millhaus Realty Trust for a bond estimate for 650 feet for Maverick Drive, along with the memorandum prdpared by the Planning Directonu August 29, 1975. Acting Chairman Wellington noted a discrepancy in the amount reduced for the drainage which is already bonded for Morgan Road. Bond estimate to be adjusted and forwarded to Millhaus Realty Trust, as long as it is in the vicinity of $60,000. Board to formally vote on the Bond amount at the next meeting. 13. Board reviewed the "As Built " plans for Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust for Francis Avenue. It was noted that the proposed rail easements were shown on the plan as requested. It was noted that they were requesting the release of all but the contingency of $27,500. The Board felt that they wanted to make a final inspection of the site before the release of the last $4,000. Board to meet at 7:30 at the Old Colony Diner on Sunday, September 14, 1975. Motion: To submit a voucher on the next warrant to cover the cost of the breakfast on Sunday,:September 14, 1975. (Dunn -Parsons, all in favor) VOTED 14. Board reviewed the Board of Appeals application of Kenneth Bray to allow two one bedroom apartments at 23 East Street. Motion: To recommend to the Board of Appeals that the variance for Kenneth Bray be granted with the provision that two parking spaces be provided for each unit within the dwelling. (Parsons -Davison, all in favor) VOTED 15. Board reviewed the Board of Appeals application of Richard Murphy to divide a parcel of land leaving a 20 foot side year setback instead of 25 feet and to have approximately 80 feet of frontage on each lot instead of the required 120 feet of frontage in the Residence AA Zone. Motion: To recommend to the Board of Appeals that the variance for Richard Murphy not be granted because it would be an extension of an already non -conforming use. (Dunn -Davison, all in favor) VOTED 16. Board discussed the House Bill 6473. Planning Director Maurer felt that there were enough areas in the existing government to cover this. Planner Wellington stated that he was against any further state control as it costs the Towns money. Motion: That the Board take a position against House Bill 6473 and that a letter be drafted to Senator Saltonstall in this regard with copies sent to the local representatives. (Parsons -Dunn, all in favor) VOTED -5 - Minutes September 10, 1975 17. Board reviewed the letter from the School Committee regarding the Planning Board questionnaire. Motion: To send a letter to the School Committee advising them that the questionnaire is an updating of the Comprehensive Planning Program touching the various munici al departments. (Parsons -Dunn, all in favor VOTED 18. Board reviewed the letter from the Building Inspector regarding the removal of excess earthen material from the Circle "C" Estates subdivision. Motion: To advise the Building Inspector that permission is not granted from the Planning Board to remove earth from this site. (Parsons -Dunn, all in favor) VOTED 19. Board reviewed the amendment to the covenant for Circle "C" Estates subdivision requesting an extension of time for one year for the completion of the utilities within the development. Motion: To grant the extension of time for one year for the completion of the required improvements within the Circle "C" Estates subdivision, until September 26, 1976. (Parsons=Davison, all in favor) VOTED 20. Clerk Dunn noted that the Foxboroo,0 Company is being charged $150 to have the sanitary waste removed. 21. Planning Director Maurer noted that the hearing on the subdivision regulations is scheduled for Octoher 1, 1975 and that the handout includes all of the amendments ppoposed. He noted that the only item to be discussed further in detail is retention areas. 22. Planning Director Maurer noted that developers, have questioned if the money could be released on subdivisions after one year upon completion of a portion of the utilities is done, such as if the water is installed and two years later they pave, can't the first of the perfmrmanee-bond be released. He noted that developers would be coming in at a later date to discuss this. 23. Planning Director Maurer noted that some of the developers are questioning of the spun aluminum poles in the residential subdivisions because of appearance and that they are going to the BoardofSelectmen to see.if they can get the standards on the lights changed. 24. Planning Director Maurer felt that while the Board is reviewing the Mansfield Industrial Park on Sunday that they should also review Village Estates Section I and Circle C Estates since there is alot of discussion on it. 25. Planning Director Maurer felt that on the request for Karl Clemmey that the Board might want to consider putting some restrictions on building in the 1 Business zone, such as lot size, frontage requirements, setback requirements or a buffer zone from the street so that it would not get to look like a honky tonk area. Minutes September 10, 1975 26. Planning Director Maurer to have his property on like the Planning Board Planning Director Maurer It was the consensus of to present a petition to _6_ advised the Board that Norman Paulson would like Fowler Street rezoned for Business and that he would to sponsor an article instead of him doing it himself. felt that it was up to Mr. Paulson to persue this. the Board to advise Mr. Paulson that he would have the Board regarding the rezoning of this land. 27. Planning Director Maurer noted that regarding the plan for Americo P; Day that it was the Planning Board who recommended to the Board of Appeals that he be required to apply for a subdivision and felt that the Board may want to consider having a provision for reduction in frontage for lots with 4 or 5 acres of land. 28. Acting Chairman Wellington questioned if the Planning Director had completed the survey he had requested regarding subdivision regulations in other towns, if the Towns were requr.dd to build their roads to conform to the subdivisions. It was noted that on the Planning Board's contacted that the Towns were not required to do this. 29. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.M. % S" Date