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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 05/15/1974MINUTES May 15, 1974 Present: Chairman Zaffini, Clerk Grant Planners: Latham, Dunn, Wellington, Parsons Planning Director Maurer 1. Board reviewed the letter sent to Brad Griffith,'Agent for the Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust, from the Planning Director relative to the fact that the gas line is being installed by the Brockton -Taunton Gas Co. in Francis Avenue in a location other than that approved by the Planning Board. It was noted that the Brockton -Taunton 'Gas Co. had not applied for or been granted a permit for this extension by the Board of Selectmen. Planning Director Maurer noted that he had talked to Brad Griffith several times during the day and as recently as 5:15 this afternoon, and that Mr. Griffith said he had talked to the representatives of the Gas Co. and that the gas line would be relocated. Mr. Griffith had advised the Planning Director that he would send a letter to the Board telling them that the situation would be amended as well as a statement relating to the finished grade of the retention area as required by the Planning Board of Owens-Illinois. Motion: To send a letter to Brad Griffith advising him that the letter sent to him by the Planning Director on May 14, 1974 regarding the improper location of the gas line has been reviewed by the Planning Board and the Planning _Board endorses the action taken by the Planning Director and that unless the Mansfield industrial Park Realty Trust demonstrates to the Planning Board that the situation will be corrected, steps will be i.n'i.tiated by the Planning Board to rescind approval of the definitive subdivision plan. (Wellington -Dunn, all in favor) VOTED Motion: To send a letter to the Board of Selectmen advising them that the gas line was installed in Francis Avenue in an, improper location and that a hearing was never held by the Board of Selectmen for this extension and that the Planning Board has requested the Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust and the Brockton -Taunton Gas Co. to take the necessary steps to correct this action. (Wellington -Grant, all in favor) VOTED 2. Board discussed the retention area in the Mansfield Industrial Park relative to the responsibility of Owens-Illinois to entirely remove the peninsula. Motion: To write a letter to Owens-Illinois advising them of their obligation to the Planning Board as outlined in the Planning Board's letter of April 25, 1974 and advising Owens-Illinois that unless they present documentation to the Planning Board noting their intent to comply with the conditions of that letter, that the Planning Board will not endorse the drainage easement across Town of Mansfield property under control of the Conservation Commission. ;(Wellington -Grant, all in favor) VOTED -2 - Minutes May 15, 1974 ( 3. Board discussed Riverside Park Subdivision located off Benefit:. Street. A letter was received from Mr. Chavaree requesting an extension for the Planning Board's consideration of this plan to June 19, 1974. Motion: To grant the extension for Riverside Park Subdivision off Benefit Street to June 19, 1974. (Latham -Grant, all in favor) VOTED 4. Board discussed Green Acres subdivision on Maple Street and it was noted that information requested by the Board had not been received yet. 5. Board discussed the preliminary plan for Camelot at Mansfield for land on Williams Street. It was noted that the comments requested by the Board had not been received back yet. 6. Chairman Zaffini explained to the Board why he voted against the bucket truck at the Town Meeting. He stated that his vote was a frustration vote because he was bull at the fire department for their request to.increase the amount appropriated for the aerial ladder truck. He noted that the Planning Board had voted to support the recommendations of the Capital Improvements Committee and that he wanted to apologize to; the Board for not supporting their vote. Planner Dunn said he felt that the vote of the Capital Improvement Committee at the Town Meeting could be separate as what was voted as a Planning Board member. Planner Grant said that his impression was that the three boards should support the Capital Improvement Program in total as originally agreed on, but that this year the Finance Committee had broken apart from the original agreement. He stated that if a Planning Board member did not want to vote for the Capital Improvement Program, that he should not sit with the Board at Town Meeting. 7. Board reviewed the Form A plan for Gibson Brothers for land on Tremont and West Streets. It was noted that the Board had reviewed the plan at their previous meeting and everything was in order. Motion: To sign the Form A plan for Gibson Brothers for land on West and Tremont Streets. (Grant -Wellington, all in favor) VOTED 8. Board reviewed the amended site plan for the Mansfield Investors Trust for land on Forbes Boulevard. It was noted that the Planning Board had requested additional information and that the adjusted plan showed the information the Board had requested relative to the curb cuts and the relocation of the light pole. It was the consensus of the Board�o advise the applicant that Phe -con i tions r questa had been et. (,12UK C RHQTT LF -Pr T 4 DID 1JOT ARTI L I$ ATE )1� ANy $ ISUSS) 6 9. Board reviewed the Form A plan for Mansfield Trust for an electric easement for land off of Oxford Road and Berkshire Road. Mike Murphy of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes was present for the discussion and explained that the power easement was needed for a 1 th ct.r c stem at the Jn us rial Park. �L.EJZK �I�I LEFT bib NOT �2�IGI(�HTE IP� c��ry plScUSSI8 Motion: To sign the Form A plan for Mansfield Trust for an electric easement for land off of Oxford Road and Berkshire Road at their next meeting. (Latham -Parsons, all in favor) VOTED -3 - Minutes May 15, 1974 10, oard r iewed the Form A lan f nsf' 1 TC t for land on Oxfo )d Road. K 9 � LEFT �i Nor 9�A2rr��b r ��,y blsousslo,) Motion; To sign the plan for Mansfield Trust for land on Oxford Road at their next meeting. (Latham -Parsons, all in favor) VOTED 11. Meeting adjourned. b=LLL'L_6 0 /7si i Clerk Date