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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 06/05/1974MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD AGENDA June 5, 1974 1. Call to Order (7:30 P.M.) 2. Clerk's Report a. Correspondence b. Minutes of May 28, 1974 3. Warrant 4. Visitor's Agenda 8:00 P.M. - T. B. Williams - Brockton Taunton Gas 5. Old Business a. Status of Plans 1. Riverside Park - Def. -'Riverside Dr. - 6/19/74 2. Mansfield Trust -.Preliminary Sewer Plan - Forbes Blvd/Hampden Rd/Middlesex Rd. 3. Woodland Park - Prelim. - Smiley Ave, - 7/22/74 4. Roland Simons - Form A -fast St. - 6/6/74 5. Mansfield Trust <- Site Plan - Forbes Blvd.`- 6/12/74 6. Louis Tarsa - Form A — Williams St. - 6/14/74 7. Wading River Park- Prelim. - West/Gilbert Sts. - 7/30/74 b. Board of Health Revised Regulations 6. New Business Around the Table 7. Adjournment Meeting at SRPEDD on June 5, 1974 - notice attached Meeting with 0-1 at the site has been postponed to Wednesday, June 12, 1974 at 6:30 P.M. � i17'e1 MINUTES June 5, 1974 Present: Chairman Zaffini, Clerk Grant Planners: Dunn, MacFarlane, Latham Planning Director Maurer 1. Letters were read from the following: Resources for the Future, Inc. Announcement, May, 1974 SRPEDD Notice of Special Meeting of Interest re: Boston Sewage Headed for Land Disposal in Southeastern Massachusetts Planning Director to Planning Board re: Status of Approved Subdivision Plans - Report for April and May,1974 Board of Health Proposed Amendments to Subdivision Requirements Application to Board of Appeals re: William J. Couture for a Variance Application to Board of Appeals re: The Connor Store, Inc. for a Variance Board of Health to Home Developers, Inc. re: Green Acres Subdivision New England Telephone to Planning Board re: Installation of Telephone Lines in Francis Avenue Planning Board to Board of Appeals re: Application of B. Benjamin Cavallo and Frank Signoriello Brockton Taunton Gas Co. to Planning Board re: Gas Line Installation on Francis Avenue RIM Engineering to Planning Board re: Riverside Park Subdivision Planning Board to Robert Chavaree re: Riverside Park Subdivision N. E. Economic Indicators, May 1974 UMASS re: Invitation to Mass. Conference on Collective Bargaining Questionnaire from SRPEDD re: Solid Waste Management Work Program SRPEDD re: Notice of Meeting, June 5, 1974 SRPEDD Regional Rapport, May 23, 1974 SRPEDD re: House;,Bill No. 5864 Building Permit Report for May, 1974 Town Clerk to Attorney General re: Articles Sponsored by Planning Board at Town Meeting relative to rezoning Minutes June 5, 1974 Margot Jellinek to Building Inspector re: Rezoning By -Law Violation, Carl Nelson Gravel Pit, Williams St. & Joseph Rezza, Brown Ave. Planning Board to James Grady re: Effective Date of Zoning Board of Appeals Decision re: William J. DIM l is Planning Board to Waldor Realty Corp, re: New Mansfield Estates Bond Release Planning Board to Ronald Simons re: Approval Not Required Plan - East St. Planning Board to Board of Appeals re: Application of Bernard L. Sabatino Planning Board to Board of Appeals re: Application of Debra Ann Realty Corp. Planning Board to James F.,Antosca,re: Preliminary Subdidision=<Plan for Camelot at Mansfield Planning Board to Home Developers, Inc. re: Green Acres Subdivision Planning Board to Building Inspector re: Walnut Park Lot Release Planning Board to Robert Kalis re: Farley Property, Lot 50 Darby Drive Planning Board to Ryan -Elliott & Co., Inc. re: Release of Securities for Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust Conservation Commission to Robert Rizzo re: Wetlands Protection Hearing for June 4, 1974 Planning Board to Department Heads re: Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Woodland Park/Rewlew Trust Planning Board to Department Heads re: Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Wading River Park/Sidney Covich Report on The Predicament of Man and His World by Leon Dean 2. Board reviewed the minutes of May 29, 1974 and noted the following: Item 15 to read: East Street (not West Street) Motion: To approve the minutes of May 29, 1974 as amended. (Dunn -Latham, all in favor) VOTED 3. Board reviewed the warrant dated June 11, 1974 in the amount of $36.74. Motion: To approve the warrant of June 11, 1974 in the amount of $36.74. (Latham -Dunn, Grant, Zaffini in favor, MacFarlane opposed) VOTED ®3® Minutes June 5, 1974 4. Planning Director noted that Robert Chavaree was coming in later this evening to talk about Riverside Park Subdivision off Benefit Street. He noted that the spec for the fire alarm system had been added to the plan as requested and that the easement between lots 26 and 27 had been eliminated from the plan. He indicated that Mr. Chavaree wanted to talk about lot number 7, where the pool from the Smith property infringes on his property. Clerk Grant read the letter from RIM Engineering regarding the storm runoff. 5. Board met with Thous B. Williams, General Superintendent of the Brockton Taunton Gas Company regarding the gas line installation on Francis Avenue. Mr. Williams indicated that there had been a series of mistakes by his people from the beginning. He noted that when the plan was drawn up by the developer they had not seen what had been put on the plan. He indicated that one of his people had negotiated with the pavement contractor to move off to the left side of Francis Avenue and that the man had no authority to make that arrangement. He also apologized for the words between the person involved and the Planning Director. He noted,that they had 650 feet of gas line installed on the same side as the electric "lines. He also noted that he was under the impression that the telephone lines would be installed on the other side of the street. He requested that the Board approve the gas line in the location where it now existed as they have invested about $7,500 in the installation and if they had to change the location, the cost would go up up about $20- 25,000. He <indicated that as far as he knew, the area was clear and that he would like the Board's permission to stay where they are now. Planner Dunn questioned the safety of having the gas lines so close to the electric lines. Mr. Williams noted that in some parts of the country, the gas lines are laid in the same trench as the electric lines. He indicated that as far as future maintenance was concerned, they were in a better location. He noted that it was not the Gas Company's intent to be different. Planning Director Maurer noted that if the Board approved this location, the change would have to be shown on the as -built plans. Planning Director asked if the Gas Company was supposed to get permission from the Board of Selectmen and have a hearing before going ahead with installations and Mr. Williams said not on private property, only on Town owned property. Chairman Zaffini told Mr'. Williams the Board would take this matter under advisement and get back to him. 6. Board discussed the request from the Brockton Taunton Gas Company to keep the gas line in the location it was now in on Francis Avenue. Planning Director Maurer noted that when the subdivision regulations were drafted, the Gas Company was never consulted. He also noted that the gas lines at Cabot, Cabot & Forbes were also off to the side. He noted that he checked with the Electric Light Director and he felt that there was no problem with the gas line where it was. Motion: Obtain letters from the Electric Light Department and the Gas Company stating that there is no problem with the gas line being installed where it is before taking this matter under advisement. (MacFarlane -Latham, all in favor) VOTED 7. Planning Director noted that on the sewer plans for Mansfield Trust Bill Cahoon had gone over them and does not see any problem with them (Clerk Grant left the room and did not participate in any discussion). He also noted that Mike Murphy was going to be in later to answer any questions the Board might have. -4 - Minutes June 5,1974 8. Board met with Karl Clemmey regarding a site plan approval for West Street. Mr."Clemmey indicated that the leaching field has been approved by the Board — of Health. Upon review of the plan, the board noted that the zone line should be labelled; the water gates should be shown and the date of the 'Board of Health's approval should be added to the plan; It was also noted that the engineer's stamp should be on the plan." It was also noted that the Planning Board could" not approve this plan until they receive notification from the Attorney General relative to the rezoning of the land. Mr. 'Clemmey"'indicated he would have his engineer make the necessary corrections. 9. Board met with Bob 'Chavaree `regarding the Riverside Park subdivision. Mr. Chavaree 'indicated that the spring behind the Schultz property would not be affected by his drainage and he suggested putting in a headwall. The Board Indicated that they did not want to use the under drain system for the sewer line for carrying storm water. Mr. Chavaree noted that the person leasing the Smith house is aware of the situation with the pool.He also indicated that the Smiths are in Arizona. ' He feels that the lot is buildable as he has the proper` frontage and square feet. He"noted "`that he would like to bargain with the Smiths in order to gain the easement across their property for which he would give them the land on which the pool is located. It was suggested that a note be added to the plan dividing lot 7 into'2 lots in which case Mr. Chavaree could still negotiate with Mr. Smith. Mr. Chavaree took the linens to return them to RIM Engineering." 10. Board met with Mike Murphy of Cabot,'Cabot "1r Forbes;' {(Clerk 'Grant `left the room and did not participate in any discussion). "Mr. Murphy noted that the sewer plans were for servicing U. S. Plywood, and 'Spec numbers 6 and 2. He further noted that the state has granted CC b F permission to hook into the ground system subject to the construction plans being signed by the Planning` Board. He noted that he would like the Board to sign the plans so that he could take them in to the state tomorrow. Chairman Zaffini noted that the Board would vote on this later and get back to him. Board discussed the sewer plan for Mansfield Trust. Motion: To sign the sewer plan for Mansfield Trust. (Latham -MacFarlane, Bunn, Zaffini in favor) VOTED 12. Planning Director noted that the plans for Woodland Park for land on Smiley Avenue have been circulated to the different department heads and as of this date„ no information has been received back. 13. Planning Director noted that a letter had been sent to Ronald Simons regarding the Form A plan for 'land on East Street and as of this date, no information ' has been received back. 14. Board reviewed the site plan for Mansfield Trust for Forbes Boulevard (Clerk Grant ,left the room and did not participate in any discussion). It was noted that the corrections had been made as requested by the Planning' Board. Motion: To send a letter to the Building Inspector noting that the plan conforms to the appropriate conditions of the Zoning By -Law. (Latham -Dunn, MacFarlane, Zaffini in favor) VOTED 10 Minutes June 5, 1974 22. Clerk Grant read the Board of Appeals application of William Couture for a Variance to allow construction of a single family dwelling on a lot with 100 feet frontage and 15,000 square feet area located at 175 Gilbert Street in an Agricultural Zone. Planning Director Maurer will obtain more information on this matter for next week. 23. Clerk Grant read the Board of Appeals application of The Connor Store, Inc. for an expansion of a non -conforming use under the Zoning By -Law to allow an addition of a maximum of 50 by 60 feet to the existing store at 660 East Street in an Agricultural Zone. Planning Director will obtain more information on this matter for next week, 24, Clerk Grant suggested that perhaps the Board should have a receipt book so that there is a signed record of when a person takes linens out for any reason. 25. Planning Director reviewed the bond estimate for Erick Road within the Elmwood Park subdivision. He noted that the Board is presently holding an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $41,161.12 which expires July 5, 1974. The new bond estimate for the work that remains to be completed on Erick Road is $40,065.46. Mr. Stivaletta was agreeable to having the Planning Board hold the letter of credit in the same amount as they hold now with the understanding that it is for the work which remains to be completed on the 1100 feet of road. The letter of credit will be renewed for one year, it was noted that the new bond estimate is for the entire length of Erick Road through station 15 plus 50 whereas: therlprdvibus'estimate was .through'station ll�plus'O and, Inc Iuded'the drainage and,water wofk as well as'='the finished bituminous concrete, the loam and seeding and sidewalks. It was the consensus of the Board to request securities Jn the:amount of $40,065.46 for the work on Erick Road through station 15 plus 50 and when the new letter of credit is submitted, that letter of credit No. 1130 from the Norfolk County Trust Co, be released. 26. Planning Director discussed the revision in the bond estimate for Cabot, Cabot and Forbes for Plymouth Street and Forbes Boulevard. It was noted that CC & F had requested release of the performance bond in the amount of $203,000. Planning Director recommended a bond amount for the finished inch of bituminous rdoncrete o� $20,776. (Clerk Grant left the room and did not participate In any iscussion . Motion: To accept the amount of $20,776 to cover the work on the finished inch of bituminous concrete and that the bond for $203,000 will be released upon receipt of the new bond. (Macfarlane -Latham, Dunn, Zaffini in favor) VOTED 27. Planning Director noted that Allan Willis completed the water and sewer work within the Spruce Acres subdivision on Juniper Drive and Hemlock Road and that they are acceptable to Bill Cahoon. Mr. Willis would like a letter from the Board stating that they are completed properly. Motion: To send a letter to Allan Willis indicating that the water and sewer has been installed in conformance with the rules and regulations of the Mansfield Planning Board within the Spruce Acres subdivision on Juniper Drive and 'Hemlock Road. (MacFarlane -Dunn, all in favor) VOTED WA Minutes June 5, 1974 28. Planning Director noted some problems in a couple of subdivisions with the shape of the lots where the angles are very poor. There is a group of people coming in for a -variance in this regard. 29. Chairman Zaffini noted that last year the Town appropriated $90,000 sewer infiltration, and that now a study was being done to spend $17 or 18,000. He noted that the work still has not been done and he would like to know why. Motion: To have the Planning Director gather information first-hand from the Town Manager on the sewer infiltration and to find out what is being done, and if nothing has been done, why. (Dunn -MacFarlane, all in favor) VOTED 30. Planner MacFarlane asked that it be noted in the minutes that Joan Secher sat in on the latter part of the Planning Board meeting and that it was the first time in a very long time that any representative of the Selectmen had done so. 31. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. Clerk