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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 09/04/1974MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD AGENDA September 4, 1974 1. Call to order ;(7:30 pLm.) 2. Clerk's Report a. Correspondence b. Minutes of August 28, 1974 3. Warrant 4. Visitors Agenda 8:00 p.m. Attorney Bernard Martinl.re. Nome Developers, Inc. 8:30 p.m. Harry Conners re. Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust 9:00 P.m. John Adams 5. Old Business a. Status of Plans 1) Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust - Def. - Francis Ave. - 9/4/74 b. Work Program - Planning Board/Planning Director c. Mass, federation of Planning Board's - Fall Conference d. Owens-Illinois Oil Traps e. Endorsement of recommendation on Gelino G. Repucci 6. New Business Around the Table 7. Adjournment MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD MINUTES September 4, 1974 Present: Chairman Zaffini Planners: MacFarlane, Dunn, Parsons, Wellington, Latham Planning Director Maurer 1) Motion: To appoint Planner Wellington Acting Clerk. (Latham -Parsons, all in favor) VOTED 2) Letters were read from the following: Planning Board to Vazza Properties, Inc, regarding Great Woods Development Definitive Subdivision Plan. Margot Jellinek to Planning Board regarding amending the Earth Removal Provision of the Zoning By-law. Planning Board to Rewaew Trust regarding Preliminary Pian for Woodland Park. Planning Board to Board of Appeals regarding the Application of Nelson R.'Doore for a permit to establish a real estate office in a Residence B Zone. Planning Board to Board of Appeals regarding the application of George H. Genereux for a variance to convert an existing carriage house at 114 Rumford Avenue into an apartment. Board of Appeals to Planning Board notice of public hearing on application of Benjamin J. Grudinskas to convert an existing two family dwelling into, a three family dwelling. Mansfield Jaycees to all Townsmen regarding the formation of the "Ancient and Honorable Society of the Brothers of the Brush". Building Permits report of the Month of August, 1974. 3) Motion: To approve the minutes of August 28, 1974. (Latham -Parsons, all in favor) VOTED 4) Planning Director Maurer presented to the Board the amended plans for the Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust and noted that is had been received Wednesday afternoon and that he had reviewed the plan and in the, initial review the plan complies to the comments raised in the letter of the Planning Board of August 23, 1974. Planner Latham questioned--therai:lroad crossing and who would have the responsibility of maintaining them. it was noted that an agreement was made with the developer when the previous plans were approved exempting the Town from;rmaintaining the railroad crossing as it crosses Francis Avenue. - 2 - Kinutes September 4, 1974 5) Board met with Attorney Bernard Martin and Mr. Charles Boutas regarding the Green Acres definitive subdivision plan for land off of Franklin Street. Attorney Martin advised the Board that he had contacted the Town Clerk and the Town Clerk cialms he has no previous correspondence regarding this subdivision. Attorney Martin asked what the Planning Board was requiring Home Developers to do with respect to the drainage of the subdivision. Planning Director Maurer advised him that the definitive plan as submitted showed a retention area which would limit the flow down stream and the Planning Board felt that since the problem with the drainage in the area was at Winter Street that it might be more advisable to solve the problem down stream than create a retention area. The Planning Director also noted that the plan was submitted as a definitive plan and that the Board did not have the opportunity to review it in the preliminary stages. At Martin noted that his client was having problems getting the easements down stream as was requested by the Board. Mr. Boutas stated that he had not approached the owners personally but Ralph Maloon had advised him of the owners reluctance to grant easements. Mr. Martin requested all correspondence on this and would like to meet with the Board in two weeks to discuss this further. The Planning Board felt that a detailed letter should be sent as a cover letter for this correspondence. 6) Board met with Harry Connors and Lou Guerriere to discuss the definitive subdivision plan for Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust. The Board reviewed the Form A Plan which was also submitted which took land from the Francis Avenue Right-of-way and established it as a lot. 'Board noted on the Form A Plan that the zoning classification would have to be added to the plan and the name of the record owner changed to Mansfield 'Industrial Park Realty Trust. The Board noted to Mr. Conners the compliance to the Planning Board's letters of July ;11, 1974, August 9, 1974 and August 23, 1974, and discussion was held as to how the developer would preserve the trees along the railroad tracks. Mr. Conners noted that he had sent a letter to the Planning Board and would send copies to the'abbutors to note their intent to maintain a buffer. Planning Director Maurer noted that on the approval of the subdivision plan it should be done in 2 stages. The first stage would be the apppoval of the definitive subdivision and the second stage would be the amendment to the subdivision plans endorsed on September 13, 1973 relative to the rail- road tracks. Motion: To approve the definitive subdivision plan for Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust for land off Francis Avenue and to approve the amendment to the subdivision plan endorsed September 13, 1973 relating to the railroad tracks. (Wellington, MacFarlane, all in favor) VOTED 7) Planning Director Maurer noted that Mr. John Adams of Dedham Construction would be meeting with the Board regarding Twin Oaks Apartments, and he will be submitting a Form A plan to divide the parcel into two lots, one with the apartments and one as vacant land. Planning Director Maurer noted that the land was part of the Board of Appeals decision and may be covered by this decision and that before making any decisions on this it would be advisable to obtain an opinion on this matter from Town Counsel. -3 - Minutes September 4, 1974. 8) Board discussed the letter from Richard Steinert of Owens-Illinois relative to grease traps. Planner Wellington noted that the design was prproper design. Question was raised as to whether the construction would be concrete or steel. Planner Wellington felt it would be concrete because of its thickness. It was the consensus of the Board that this should be constructed of concrete. Motion: To approve the design of the grease traps provided the construction is concrete. (Latham -Parsons, all in favor) VOTED 9) Board endorsed the zoning recommendation of Gelino G. Repucci as voted under item #9 of the minutes of August 28, 1974. 10) Board met with John Adams of Dedham Construction regarding a Form A for Debra Ann Realty to divide a parcel of land on Oakland, Swett, and Shield Streets into two lots. Mr. Adams noted that the property in question %las approved by the Board of Appeals for 145 units of which 142 units have been constructed. Of the 142 units 130 are presently rented. Mr. Adams noted it was the€i intent of the developer to divide the parcel and sell the 142 units and keep the land and at a future date submit plans for an additional 56 units. Mr. Adams requested that the Board sign the plan. The Board advised him that it was not their policy to sign a plan the first time that they see it as they have to review the plan before endorsing it. Planning Director Maurer advised Mr. Adams of his concern on the legality of dividing the lot and that he recommended to the Planning Board to obtain a legal opinion on dividing the land. The Board discussed writing the letter to the Town Counsel regarding this application. Planner Wellington noted that the Planning Director should review the plan in detail as to dimensional requirements with previous plans submitted. Motion: To send a letter to Town Counsel regarding Debra Ann Realty. (Latham -Dunn, all in favor) VOTED 11) Board reviewed the notice of hearing on the application of Benjamin J. Grudinskas to convert a two family dwelling to a three family dwelling at 58-60 Shawmut Avenue. It was noted that the lot contains ).1,400 square feet. Planning Director Maurer to obtain more information for the Board's review at the next meeting. 12) Board discussed the 1974 Fall Conference of the Massachusetts Federation of Planning Boards. No members of the Board $ndicated their desire to attend the conference. However, they will wait for the official notice before making a final decision. 13) Board discussed the letter from Margot Jellinek regarding the earth removal for pond excavation. Planning Director Maurer advised the Board that the Conservation Commission had sent a letter to Town Counsel requesting an opinion regarding the interpretation of the Zoning By-law, which gives the Building Inspector the authority to issue permits for excavation of earth removal for landscaping. it was the Town Counsel's opinion that, with respect to Kingman Pond, the Building Inspector could issue a permit as the -4 - Minutes September 4, 1974 earth removal operation is incidental to the intent of the entire project, which is pond restoration. Mrs. Jellinek noted that her ;intent for writing the letter was not with respect to Kingman Pond but to prevent others from utilizing that opinion as a way out of getting a formal gravel permit. The Board advised Mrs. Jellinek that it would be impossible to advertise for a zoning amendment on such short notice and that the matter should be studied more. 14) Board discussed the Planning Director work program. The zoning and subdivision parts of the program will be on going Planning Board Projects. It was suggested to add to the zoning amendments the possibility of amending the earth removal regulations and the subdivision requirements add the requirement to show bench marksof: the hydrants on_`"as built" pland." Capital Improvement Program will also be an on going program and it was suggested that the Planning Board work out a priority system for projects. Planning Director Maurer noted that the street improvement projects which were com- pleted this year were not consistent with what the Capital Improvement Committee had recommended and felt that the Planning Board should make detailed recommendations on specific projects. Comprehensive Planning P=rogram - Planner Wellington fait that much of this information was contained in the Town Report and should be up dated as a matter of procedure. Street Acce av, Pro ram.- Discussed the acceptance of streets in Magna ( Vista and .` `t was noted that the Planning Board had plans of the streets inVis a these could possibly be used for street acceptance. In `"' ;PSta they may.have to be resurveyed. Planning Director Maurer to obtain this information for the next meeting, it was noted that Brookside Drive, Leonard Street, Leonard Circle, and a portion of Bonney Lane would be ready for acceptance at the next town meeting. Fire Department Needs - Planning Director Maurer felt that a evaluation should be made on Fire Deparmen.ts`needs because the question of the fire station would be coming up in the near future and, in accordance with the Charter, the Planning Board would have to make a recommendation on this. Planning Board should have detailed information on this to make a proposal:. Airport - Discussion was held on the airport expansion. Vertical Control and ObtainingEleaations on Culverts - Planner Wellington noted that if the culverts are going to be tied in to make sure the Town Engineer closes the loop on the elevations to be established. Hodges Brook Evaluation - Planning Director Maurer advised the Board that clerk Grant is preparing a map which shows Hodges Brook from West Street to the Norton line and the maps are 200 scale and shows all of the property lines, as well as the Camelot at Mansfield subdivision. Planning Board can use the plans with 'respect to a decision on Hodges Brook. Chairman Zaffini noted they walked the site and noted the two culvertsand that the water at the culverts were standing and that one culvert was dried. Planning Director to get addtional information on this for discussion next week. It was the consensus of the Board to have the Zoning, subdivision and Capital Improvement Program priority items, along with Street Acceptance, Hodges Brook -5 - Minutes September 4, 1974 Evaluation and that the Planning Board obtain the information with respect to Fire Department standards. 15) Planner Latham questioned if the Town had made their formal accounting of Revenue Sharing Funds. 16) Planner Latham questioned the status of the Fulton Pond project and it was noted that the Conservation Commission gave the contractor an extension and the Town has received a portion of their gravel and that a partial payment had been made. 17) Planner Latham questioned the status of the Witch Pond Well. It was noted that the bidg had been received on the last section of the water main installation along Williams Street and Plain Street and that now the project was approximately$100,000 short and they would have to go to Town Meeting to appoopriate the balance. It was also noted that the building is almost complete and they are waiting for the pumps and the control panel. Chairman Zaffini+ said that they should find out why it took so long for the control panel. 18) Planner Latham questioned the status of the South Main Street project. Planning Director Maurer noted that the bid had been let but was not certain when it would start. 19) Planner Dunn asked the Boards opinion as to how the money should be spent at the Special Town Meeting. Planning Director Maurer noted that approximately $825,000 in free cash was available and that he thought the recommendations of the Town Manager and Selectmen would be to appropriate $100,000 for the completion of Witch Pond Well and $400,000 for the intial;planning of the Dustin Well and $25,000 for the Street Sweeper. The balance would be used for the deduction of the tax rate. Whitmand and Howard has advised that, f at todays prices, the cost oDustin Well would be $7 5,000, which would connect to North Main Street to the Central System. The$400,000 suggested by the Town Manager for appropriation takes the water main only to East Street. Planner Wellington felt that it was a mistake to lower the tax rate the gust three years with so many projects facing them and that if they has used the money properly they could have had major projects under way with Federal funding. Planning Director Maurer noted that the balance'of the money for the Dustin Well project would be put on for the Annual Town Meeting, it was noted that there would be a substantial increase in cost from waiting to do the project. Planner Dunn asked for a consensus of the Board as to how they felt the free cash should be spent. It was the consensus that they were in favor of the Witch Pond Well, the Street Sweeper, and as far as possible with the Dustin Well. 20) Planner Wellington questioned the letter sent to the Town Manager regarding catch basin cleaning and he was advised that a letter had been received from the Town Manager stating that the contract was not let yet, 21) Planner Wellington noted that a meeting was proposed with Edgar Vernon on Leonard Street, Chairman Zaffini to notify Mr. Vernon that they Board will meet atthe site at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Night prior to the regualr meeting. Minutes September 4, 1974 22) Planning Director Maurer noted that Ryan, Elliott and Company had requested E a release of additional funds and the Planning Director will prepare a detail of funds for the next meeting, 23) Meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.m. Clerk Dat— e MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD AGENDA September 11, 1974 Meet at Leonard Street/South Main Street at 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to order (7:30 p.m.) 2. Clerk's Report a. Correspondence b. Minutes of September 4, 1974 3. Warrant 4. Old Business a. Status of Plans 1) Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust - Form A - Francis Ave. - 9/18/74 ;2) Debra Ann Realty - Form A - Oakland Street - 9/19/74 b. Street Acceptance - Magna Vista, Bellview Manor c. Hodges Brook d. Zoning Amendments e. Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust - Bond Release f. Board of Appeals - Benjamin Grudinskas 5. New Business a. Special Town Meeting Articles'= b. Brookside Estates - Bond Estimates c. 1975-76 Planning Board Budget d. Around the Table 6. Adjournment MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD MINUTES September 11, 1974 Present: Chairman Zaffini, Clerk Grant Planners: MacFarlane, Wellington, Dunn, Latham Planning Director Maurer 1. All Board, members except Planner,Parsons and Clerk Grant met with Edgar Vernon on South Main Street. 2. Letters were read from the following: Town Manager to Robert Tierney, Chief Engineer of Mass. Department of Public Works regarding TOPICS Program for Mansfield. Whitman & Howard, Inc, to Town Manager regarding Dustins Well and Transmission Main. Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc, to Town Manager regarding consulting Services for Handling Sludge. Planning 'Board to Town 'Counsel regarding Form A Plan for Debra Ann Realty. Planning Board to Martin & Santos regarding Green Acres Subdivision. Planning Board to Owens-Illinois regarding design of grease traps as voted on September 4, 1'974 - It was noted that no letter was received confirming the construction be concrete, Planning Board to Ryan, Elliott and Company regarding approval of definitive subdivision plan for Mansfield IndustF';tal Park Realty Trust. Public Health Council Action of September 10, 1974 regarding Approval of Acquisition of Lands in Mansfield for Water Supply Purposes., Town Counsel to Board of Health regarding Black Pond Road. Town Counsel to Conservation Commission, Great Woods Study Committee, and Planning Board regarding stream cleaning. Owens-Illinois to Planning Board regarding verbal approval of the design of the catch basin. Notice of Governor's conference on Erosion and Sediment Control. University of Massachusetts Institute of Governmental Services "Preservation & Management of Open Space". Prentice -Hall, Inc, regarding Manual of Housing Planning and Design Criteria. Southeast Region Cooperative Extension Service ECOGRAM. 2 - Minutes September 11, 1974 3. Board discussed the Minutes of September 4, 1974 and Clerk Grant noted that item 14 on page 4 should read BellviewManor instead of Bella Vista Motion: To approve the Minutes of September 4, 1974 as amended. (Wellington -Latham all in favor) VOTED 4. Board discussed the warrant of September 17, 1974 in the amount of $124.94. Planner Latham questioned why the Planning Board was being charged for gasoline for the Town Managers vehicle. Planning Director Maurer noted that he has not used his car for town purposes 'since the first of the year and that he was using the Town Managers car on occasion so the Planning Board would be billed once in a While for the gasoline, which would be cheaper for the Board as the current rate for using their own veh1cle is presently 12t a mile. Planner Wellington noted that the Plenn'ng Director had been advised to purchase the gasoline at the Highway Department and not the Electtic Light Plant. Planning Director Maurer noted that each vehicle is assigned to a place to acquire their gasoline and the Town Managers vehicle is assigned to the Electric Light Plant. Motion: To approve the warrant of September 17, 1974 in the amount of $124.94. (Grant -Latham, all in favor) VOTED 5.. Planning Director Maurer advised the Board that the Form A Plan for Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust had not been returned with the ( required corrections. 6. Board reviewed the Form A Plan for Debra Ann Realty Corp, for land on Oakland Street. Planning Director Maurer noted that he had sent a letter to Town Counsel for an opinion on this and had not received a reply on this as Town Counsel was on vacation. However, a verbal reply has been obtained and Town Counsel advises that the plan ;be cross-referenced for both lots 43 and 44 to the Special Permit and that this is a requirement of the Subdivision Regulations with respect to a Form A Plan. The effects of this would be that lots 43 and 44 would be subject to the Special Permit that was granted by the Board of Appeals. Planning Director has noted to Town Counsel that the density is lower than was allowed by the Special Permit. and Town Counsel advised that this would not matter. Planning Director Maurer advised the Board that he has reviewed the dimensional requirements with respect to the plan that was submitted to the Board of Appeals and noted that the buildings are fairly close to what was proposed and that the lot conforms to the zoning by-law. It was noted that Town Counsel would be back from vacation in time to submit a letter for the next Planning Board Meeting. Mr. Adams, representative of Debra Ann Realty, came before the Board and explained that the two parcels would be sold to the same _person and that the dividing of the parcel is to describe the property when recordingit. Then, when and ,tf+:;the special permit for the additional 60 units is granted the applicant would have the right to build the 60 units on the second parcel. Mr. Adams noted that the Board of Appeals did not advertise the hearing correctly and that it will have to be advertised again. Mr. Adams stated that he had no objection to noting the reference to the Special Permit previously granted on the plan. Plan to be returned to have this note added. -3 - Minutes September 11, 1974 7. Planning Director Maurer advised the Board that the definitive plan for Camelot at Mansfield was submitted wednesday afternoon and that he had not had the opportunity to look them over. However, he noted that the written letter granting the easement from Smith had not been submitted with the plans. Planner Wellington noted that a date should be set for the Public Hearing so that the decision will not have to be made at the same meeting as the Public Hearing. 8. Board discussed the Street Acceptance Program. Planning Director Maurer advised the Board that the streets that will be ready for acceptance this year for which they have plans for will be Bonney Lane, Leonard Street and :Brookside Drive, Board reviewed the lines for the streets within the Magna Vista Subdivision. Planning Director Maurer noted that the linen could not be recorded as there was no surveyors stamp on them. Planner Latham questioned if the hearings for these were going to be joint or separate and it was noted that they would be joint. Planner Wellington noted that the name of Laurie Lane had been changed. Planning Director Maurer questioned if the Board could go back to the original engineer and have him stamp the plans and check the bounds. Ittwas noted that there was only $1600 in theaccount for this work. It was noted that the engineer had changed during the construction and that Mr. Freeman was the engineer who did the actuali work and set the bounds and questioned if Mr. Freeman could be approached for this purpose. Board reviewed the plans for Bellview Manor and it was noted that there ( - was no linen for this plan. It was further noted that there was no engineering stamp on these plans and the original surveyor was deceased. Planner Latham questioned why they were accepting the old streets as long as the Town is maintaining them anyway. it was noted that the intent of the program was to start with the newer streets in Town and work their way back so that all Todds in Town are acdepted. Planner Wellington noted that there should be a plot plan on record at the Registry of Deeds and questioned if the street layout plan could be eliminated and record a reference on paper to the plot pian on file. It was the consensus of the Board to check with Town Counsel and the Registry of Deeds on this matter. 9. Board met with Margot Jellinek who advised the Board that Article 41 Section 81 BB gives the Planning Board the ,authority to disapprove a proposed subdivision plan as being inconsistant with the Zoning By-law which has been adopted by the Town not yet approved by the Attorney General. Mrs. Jellinek noted that the Board had received a letter from Town Counsel stating that it can only be disapproved underthe old regulations for Vazza Property and Wading River Park and noted that the;; plans for these two subdivision should have been disapproved under the amendment regarding water setback, and instead of the Board asking for amended plans they should have asked for new plans for the good of the Town. 10. Board discussed the Hodges Brook evaluation. Clerk Grant presented a plan showing the brook and noted that the assessors mapsare fairly close in the location of the Brook. Clerk Grant noted that if the Camelot subdivision does get an easement from Smith that they would still have to get through: the Cabot, Cabot and Forbes property to enter the Hodges Brook unless there is an old location of the Brook that does not show on this plan. Clerk Grant noted that he has a plan done by George Poor which shows 3 culverts in the School Street section instead of 2. Chairman Zaffini stated that the drainage master plan shows two 4 ft. culverts and a 5 x 8 arch. It -4 - Minutes September 11, 1974 was the consensus of the Board to walk the area of the Smith property to try and locate any section of the old brook on Sunday, September 22, 1974 at 7:00 a.m. 11. Board discussed the Zoning Amendments. Planning Director Maurer presented a proposal to the Bo rd on the elimination of the cumulative effect and advised the Board that other proposals for different sections would be submitted later for their review. 12. Board raviewed.the memorandum from the Planning Director regarding the Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust bond release. Motion: That no monies be released to Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust until more work is completed. (Wellington -Dunn, all in favor) VOTED Planning Director Maurer advised the Board that the figures for the bond compared to the work to be completed is close as the price has increased considerably since the bond was posted. Chairman Zaffini noted that the 10% contingency should be increased as the bond has been held for a period of one year. Planner Latham noted that this should be put into the subdivision control regulations to make this increase automatic. 13. Board reviewed the Board of Appeals notice of hearing for Benjamin J. Grudinskas to convert a two family dwelling to a three family dwelling at 58-60 Shawmut Avenue. Planning Director Maurer noted that the applicant did not reside there and it is an income so no hardship could be claimed. Motion: To recommend that the variance not be granted as two family houses should remain two family and single family houses should remain single family homes. (Latham -Dunn, Wellington Grant Zaffini in favor, MacFarlane opposed) VOTED Planner MacFarlane stated he was opposed because he did not like the statement. 14. Board reviewed the articles for the September 16, 1974 Special Town Meeting. Article 1 - The wording was not approved by the director of accounts after the previous Town Meeting so it is being amended. Article 2 - requesting monies for the completion of the Witch Pond Well should be in the amount of $115,000. Article 3 - This is to transfer the money from the surplus revenue account to stabilize or lower the tax rate. -Planning Board felt this Article was not in the proper order. Article 4 - This is for the Dustin Well project and there was a handout presented to the Board from the Town Manager on this regarding the alternatives the Town can take on this item. It was noted that it was the unanimous opinion of the Capital Improvement Committee that the whole project be finance this year either under option I or option 2. -5 - Minutes September 11, 1974 Article 5 - This is for the street sweeper as the old one is in need of extensive repair. Article 6 - This is for the expansion of the run way at the airport and thismoney is federally funded and will be reimbursed. The bidg have been put out and it was in the area of 35 or 40,000 dollars. Article 7 - Proposes to acquire land .to Join„the two Town owned parcels in the vicinity of Graphic Laborabories. The total lot area Is around 20,372 square feet. This would be to eliminate parking on Mansfield Avenue. Article 8 - This article is sponsored by the Great Woods committee to acquire 4 parcels. The money for this will be used under the funds provided to acquire the Hallett property as this purchase was not possible. Article 9 - This would authorize the Selectmen;. to lease to Clavaland Twist Drill a portion of land to construct a sign for Job opportunities. Planning Director noted that this is for off site advertising which is ;prohibited under the Zoning By-law,Chairman Zaffini noted that it is not legal for the Town of Mansfield to lease Town property. Planner Latham noted that they would need a variance to construct such a sign. Article 10= To rezone the portion of land at the corner of Church Street and Bristol Street, for which the Planning Board has previously submitted a recommendation on. Article 1 - Board in favor Article 2 - Board .in favor Article 3 - Board felt should come after Article 7 and that no monies should be used to lower the tak rate, Planner Wellington noted that they are asking for budgets to be submitted and H they have only used two months of the -;new -budget and that the>Selectmens:Association -should be-;petitioned:to bring ,the Towns back to closing the budget at the end of the year instead, of the middle of the year so that they would know how much money was left at the Annual Town Meeting instead of holding a Special Town Meeting for this purpose. Planner Wellington noted that the Town Manager is, requesting the 1975-76 budget too early. Planning Director Maurer, noted that the; Charter: gives the Town Manager a deadline for the submission of his budget. Planner Wellington felt that the Charter should be amended, if that is the case. Article 4 - It was noted that the Selectmen and Finance Committee would be meeting to discuss this article before the Special Town Meeting. Article 5 - Board in favor Article 6 - Board in favor September 11, 1974 Minutes Article 7 - Board in favor Article 8 - Planner Wellington noted that the Great Woods Committee should not be specific with the parcel they are obtaining in case they can not acquire this property then the.moni.ts could be used for other parcels and they would not have to keep coming back to Town Meeting. Board in favor of purchase. Article 9 - Beard opposed due to sign regulations and the Town leasing the land. Article 10 - Planning Board has already submitted their recommendation. 15. Board reviewed the Memorandum prepared by the Planning Director for a bond estimate on the remainder of work for Brookside Estates, after the Tn:i:t;i.al.'" coat of black top. it was noted that the only bond issued in Brookside estates was for Brookside Drive and all has been release except the 10% contingency. It was noted that the water and drainage and utilities had been installed without a bond. Planner Wellington felt that the 10% contingency should be on the whole package to guarantee the drainage and water. Planning Director Maurer felt that provisions should be made for this in the regulations. Planning Director Maurer to check to see if this can be done. Planning Director Maurer noted that on Brookside Drive there is a piece of sidewalk that was broken when an individual drove over it and felt that the developer could not be responsible and that the board should advise the individual that he is responsible for this. It was the consensus of the Board that the developer who posted the bond is responsible as he owns the property until it is accepted at Town Meeting and that the developer will have to work things out with the individual Motion: To send ,a letter out to the developer informing him that he is responsible for the repair of the sidewalkand that this would have to be corrected before the 10% contingency is released. (MacFarlane -Dunn, all in favor -VOTED planning Director Maurer noted that in.other subdivision, such as Millettes, the bonds have been released ;including the 10% and the Town has not accepted the street yet and questioned who would be responsible in this area. The Board felt the developer would still be responsible as it is private owned property until the Town accepts it. Board considered the possiblity of hold the 10% until the first annu4I Town meeting after the year was up and if the street is not accepted by the Town at that time then release the 1;0%. Board felt that the 10% contingency for the entire subdivision should be put on the list of changes in the Subdivision Regulations and felt that it could not be incorporated into this bond. Planner Dunn noted that if the Regulations did not state 10% that they could increase the percentage of contingency. Planning Director Maurer advised the Board that this subdivision falls under the old Subdivision Regulations. Motion: To advise the developer that the amount of the bond will be $35,536.05 for the two sections with separate 10% contingencies for each section and to advise the developer that the bond will be reviewed annualy from the date of receipt. (Wellington -MacFarlane, all in favor) VOTED -7 - Minutes September 11, 1974 16. Planning Director Maurer presented the Board with the Budget Request Forms for the 1975-76 fiscial year for their review. 17. Board requested the Planning Director to obtain street lists for the Board members. 18. Planner Dunn noted that there seems to be problems at the sewer plant and yet all priority has been given to additional water supply, which will put a strain on the sewer plant. If the Town goes to regional sewer, it will take until 1980 before it will be in operation and Planner Dunn felt that something should be done regarding the sewer plant before this. Planner Latham felt that something should be done about the infiltration. 19. Chairman Zaffini questioned if any members of the Board had reviewed the Sarro property in Magna Vista II. The Board still felt that if was not in their jurisdiction. 20. Chairman Zaffini advised the Board that Mrs. Jellinek had left a note stating that Town Counsel advised the Selectmen -a few years back that no outdoor advertising can be allowed unless it is on their own property. Motion: That the Planning Director obtain a copy of the Selectmen's minutes regarding this and have it ready at the special Town Meeting. (Wellington - Dunn, all in favor) VOTED 21. Planning Director Maurer advised the Board that there would be a joint meeting on September 25th at 8p.m. with the selectmen, representatives from the State and representatives from Norton and Foxboro to discuss the Regional Sewer System and felt that the Planning Board should sit in on this meeting as it is a workshop meeting. 22. Planning Director Maurer advised the 'Board that Representative Ames stated he would be willing to have a bill in the legislature ✓about the permission to open up the open'burhTng law, in specific instances. The deadline for this bill would be Deeember 15th. Planning Director Maurer to draft a letter for this for the next Planning Board Meeting. 23. Planning Director Maurer informed the Board that Representative Ames had walked the Hodges Brook because of complaints aboustthe mosquito control. 24. Planner Wellington felt that the Planning Board should wri-te a lettercto the Selectmen saying that the 20% fee for engineering charged ,by the consultants if too high on a $600,000 project. Planner Latham questioned why this could not be put out to bid. Planner Wellington noted that engineers are not supposed to bid on jobs. Motion: To advise the Board of Selectmen that the engineerigg fees being paid are too high as they should only be around 8% for design and send the chart of fees for engineering along with the letters. (Wel)ington-Grant, all in favor) VOTED 25. Meeig Zdj rne�1 at 1 :40'p.m. tit ✓ �� � /� %f✓e�' 1�.. Clerk Date