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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 10/16/1974MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD AGENDA October 16, 1974 1. Call to order (7:30 p.m.) 2. Clerk's Report a. Correspondence b. Minutes of October 9, 1974 3. Warrant 4. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing for Vicino Buick Rezoning 5. Visitiors Agenda 8:30 P.M. Gener J. Ceccarelli regarding preliminary plan 9:00 P.M. James Freeman 6, Old Business a, Status of Plans 1) Camelot at ,Mansfield - Definitive Subdivision - Williams St. - 11/10/74 2) Anthony Sarro - Form A - Hope Street - 10/16/74 3) Foxfieid Estates - Definitive Subdivision - fox Street - 12/1/74 4) Gene J. Ceccarelli - Preliminary Plan - Park Street - 12/9/74 7. New Business Around the table 8, Adjournment MINUTES October 16, 1974 Present: Chairman Zaffini Planners: MacFarlane, Parsons, Dunn, Latham, Wellington Planning Director Maurer 1. Motion: To appoint Planner Dunn acting Clerk. (Wellington -Latham, all in favor) VOTED 2. Letters were read from the following: White & Kelly to Board of Appeals regarding Debra Ann Realty Corportion - Ratification and Amendment of existing permit on Swett, Oakland and Shield Streets - set aside United National Bank to Planning Board regarding, Brookside Estates Performance Bond.- set aside Town Counsel to Planning Board regarding Green Acres Subdivision - set aside Copy of Quitclaim Deed of John P. Smith and Martha Smith to Sidney Covich and James F. Antosca, Trustees for drainage easement for Camelot at Mansfield Set aside Planning Board to Home Developers, Inc. regarding work to be completed on Leonard Street sewer lift station. - set aside Planning Board to Ryan, Elliott & Company, Inc, regarding Francis Avenue Planning Board to Robert L. Rizzo regarding finishing of required improvements on Saddle Ridge Road - set aside Planning Board to Christian & Schromm, Inc. regarding Village Estates Board of Appeals notice of Public Hearing on the application of William J. O'Malia to amend the restriction on his decision filed with the Town Clerk on May 31, 1974 - set aside Board of Appeals notice of public Hearing on the application of Cindy Fallon for a Variance to allow a 2x4' sign at 244 North Main Street. Planning Board to various Department Heads regarding Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Gene J. Ceccarelli. Board of Appeals decision on the application of George H. Genereux - Denied Board of Appeals decision on the application of Benjamin J. Grudinskas - Denied Board of Appeals decision on the application of Nelson H. Doore - denied Massachusetts Department of Public Works Newsletter Transportation Planning Notice of 28th Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Districts New England River Basins Commissions to TauntonArea Residents Minutes October 16, 1974 2) Motion: To accept the Minutes of October 9, 1974 as presented. (Latham -Wellington, all in favor) VOTED 3) Motion: To approve,.the warrant of October 22, 1974 in the amount of $65.64. (Latham -Wellington, all in favor) VOTED 4) Board discussed the definitive subdivision plan for Camelot at Mansfield. Planning Director Maurer noted that the following information was not submitted to date: 1) Notes, to, be, ,add0d'to:-,the planionslthe chlorination of the water line 2) Noteto be added with respect to the fire alarm pedestals 3) Have not received bond or covenant 4) Board of Health requires that all lots have percolation tests, which cannot be taken until after December 1, 1974. The Planning Board has until November 10, 1974 to make a decision and therdfore the plan cannot be signed until the Board of Health approval is received 5) No Street names on the plan 6) Plans have not been received for the drainage easement 7) Cross reference subdivision plan to drainage plan 8) Test holes to be dug to determine the suitability of the area proposed for retention. Planning Director Maurer noted that Planner Dunn had questioned the status of this plan in relationship to the zoning amendments and noted that the preliminary plan had been submitted on Aprtd3i:1974 and the definitive plan was submitted on September 11, 1974, which is within the 7 months so the plan is not affected by the new zoning amendments. Planning Director Maurer noted ;that a joint meeting is scheduled for October 23, 1974 at 8:00 P.M. with Cabot, Cabot and Forbes and James Antosca and that Cabot, Cabot and Forbes had received the drainage run-off information. 5) Public Hearing was held at 8:00 p.m. on the petition of Nicholas Vicino to rezone a parcel of land on Chilson avenue - transcript of that hearing Is on file. 6) Board again reviewed the definitive subdivision plan for Camelot at Mansfield. It was the consensus of the Board to send a letter and notify the applicant of the items to be complied with. Planner Dunn cquestioned effect of the drainage system with the retention area below the water table ,as the inlet is at the bottom= of the retention area. Planner Wellington noted that the surface would drain however the pipes under the road would hold the water during the storm and then as the retention area drains the pipes would empty. Planner Wellington noted that with the pipes lower than the water table it would eventually lower the water table in the area. It was noted that the ponding area will hold 100,000 cubic feet of water at 4 feet deep. -3 - Minutes October 16, 1974 7) Board met with Gene J. Ceccarelli to discuss the preliminary subdivision plan for land off Park Street. It was noted that the water line was not g shown. Board to review the plan further 8) Board again reviewed the definitive subdivision plan for Camelot at Mansfield Planner MacFarlane noted that; the name of .the notary public was not legible and felt that it should be stamped so that, it can be referred to in the future. Planning Director Maurer noted that if the Planning Board is going to require the notary's stamp on this item that all items concerning the planning Board will have to also have the notary's stamp. Planner MacFarlane stated that he did not care if it'was not stamped but felt his name should have been typed under it as the signature is not legible. 9) Board met with Karl Clemmey to review a Form A Plan for land on Elm Street It was noted that upon the first submission of the plan the abuttors name was not shown and that a hydrant wasmissing and that these items were now on the plan. Motion: To sign the Form A Plan for Karl Clemmey for land on Elm Street. (Latham -Wellington, all in favor) VOTED i 10) Board met with Mr. James Freemen, Engineer, to review the; preliminary subdivision plans for Section 11 of Village Estates. It was noted that the roadway had been continued as requested, for future development for New England Trust Company. Planner MacFarlane questioned if the land in Section II was of the same sub- stance as in Section I. Mr. Freeman noted that it is essentially identical, and that the land is within 2 feet of being level, with only a slight depression in the area of the two proposed streets. It was noted that there is a looped road proposed, which is approximately 1582 feet. On the road grades they proposed the minimum grade which the Planning Board allows in their book, 1/2 feet per 100 feet or 5/10% and this minimum was used to get the drainage in. Mr. Freeman noted that the stationing would be reverse from the stationing in Section 1 as he is starting at the same point and section I is marked North and Section 11 is marked South. The water is shown on the right hand side,, which is reverse from section I and this was agreed ,to by the WaterSuperintendent. Mr. Freeman advised the Board that he is ready to make the linens�'fior the definitive subdivision and he would like tentative approval on these plans. Planning Director Maurer noted ,that he plans to forgoe the formal submission of preliminary plans. Mr. Freeman noted that one the drainage the Planning Board requires catchbosina::at 300 foot intervals, however he proposes 2 runs, one which is over 350 feet and 1 which is over 375 feet because he would like to put them as close to the property lines as possible so that they would not interfere with driveways. Mr. Freeman noted that there is a high point in the road at station 8 and he is sloping 1/2 foot each way. He further noted that all the water will drain towards the Hodges Brook, and there is all fine gravelly sand so he is sure there will not be any problems with the drainage Mr. Freeman again noted that he would like tentative approval of the plan. Mr. Freeman noted that the Water Superintendent and Fire Chief are satisified with the hydranate and adequate water, and that he proposes three different valves in the loop. Planning Director Maurer noted that there are 4 or 5 different notes that the Water Superintendent and Fire Chief will require be added to the construction drawings and questioned if the Fire Chief had mentioned the fire alarm pedestals. Mr. Freeman noted that all that was discussed was the fire hydrants. Planning Director Maurer felt the 12 inch existing drain will have to be increased to handle the additional flow. MUM Minutes October 16, 1974 Mr. Freeman noted that the pipe would have to be lowered so that the size can be taken care of as well. Planner Latham questioned why they were going right into a definitive plan without a preliminary submission. Mr. Freeman noted that he felt it was a well designed plan and that the Planning Board had seen a proposed pian and had made comments on it before and felt it was ready for a definitive pilin as it was a level piece of land tied in between 2 developments and would be an easy piece of land to develop. Chairman Zaffini felt that the Board should review the plan further before granting tentative approval. Mr. Freeman stated that he was not looking for immediate tentative approval that he was merely bringing out the points that bothered him and that he would leave the complete set of plans for the Boards review. Planner Latham questioned if they had elevations on the river. Mr. Freeman noted that they took elevations every 50 feet and that it doesn't vary over 2 or 3 inches, as he had an elevation of 130.1, which showed up almost continualy. Planner MacFarlane questioned why, in Section 1, they were having problems with water accumulating. Mr. Freeman noted that the manholes had been installed but were still covered, however it would be taken care of within the next week. Planning Director Maurer noted that out on Elm Street there is no catchbasin and the water is accumulating there and felt that something would have to be done when the finished coat of blacktop is put in. Mr. Freeman noted that he will start collecting a high point abbot 175 feet in and the road would be built so that no water will collect on Elm Street. Planner Wellington noted that some of the basins are over 400 feet apart and suggested that the Board stick with 300 feet between basins. It was the consensus of the Board to allow no more than 300 feet between catchbasins. Board to review the plans further. 12) Board reviewed the Form A Plan for Anthony Sarro for land on Hope Street. It was noted that the applicant had made no changes in the plan since the Board's last review. Motion: To sign the Form A Plan for Anthony Sarro for land on Hope Street. (Wellington -Dunn, all in favor) VOTED 13) Board reviewed the definitive subdivision plan for Foxfield Estates. It was noted that no comments had been received from the various department heads. It was the consensus of the Board to advertise for public hearing. It was noted that lot 5 should be shown as remaining land of Scarpellini. 14) Board reviewed the letter from Town Counsel regarding The Green Acres Subdivision. It was noted that if the Planning Board is to amend their decision of disapproval that another Public Hearing would have to be held and if the decision of disapproval is changed to approval and Public Hearing would also have to be held. Chairman Zaffini felt that this should be added to the subdivision regulations. ®5® Minutes October 16, 1974 15) Planner Parsons noted that in the Planning Board's letter to Mr. Robert Rizzo regarding Saddle Ridge Road that there was no deadline given for the completion of this work and felt that an amended letter should be sent stating that the work must be completed by the end of this year. 16) Board discussed their letter to Home Developers, Inc, regarding the work which remains to be completedon the Leonard Street sewer lift station. Planning Director Maurer advised the Board that the parts have been ordered but have not been delivered to date. Planner Latham stated that instead of plexiglass they should have required Lexan as it would hold back rocks. 17) Board discussed the letter from the United National Bank regarding the performance bond for Brookside Estates in the amount of $36,000. Planning Director Maurer noted that the figure of the estimate given to Eagan and Turinese was $35,800. Planning Director Maurer noted that the Form used is the same form that was accepted by the Board for Walnut Park, and, if accepted, would release lots 20, 21, 22, 23, 24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32, 33,34,`35,37, 38,39,40,41,42, and lot 13. Motion: To sign the lot release form for Brookside Estates and accept the performance bond in the amount of $36,000. (Latham -Dunn, all in favor)VOTED 18) ,Board discussed the letter from White & Kelley to Board of Appeals regarding Debra Ann Realty. Planning Director Maurer noted that they are going for an amendment to the special permit granted by, the Board of Appeals due to the fact that the notices were not sent to the abuttors as required by. law. They plan to amend the special permit so that the permit will apply to ;lot 44, only and lot 43 is not affected by the terms of the Special Permit. Planner Dunn questioned when lot 43 was divided and Planning Director Maurer noted that lots 44 and 43 were all one lot when they went in for the SpecialP.ermit. 19) Planner Latham questioned how things were going on the Fulton Pond project. Planning Director Maurer stated that he did not have information on this. Chairman Zaffini noted that, according to the paper, they are going to ask for another months extension. 20) Planner Dunn noted that regarding the lidak on Pratt Street it was a sewer leak which they claimed `'could r::;not be fixed so they paved over it; now they have found a way to fix it. 21) Planner Dunn questioned what as going to be done on Williams Street when the water lines were all installed. it was noted that they will just patch the area, 22) Planner Dunn and Chairman Zaffini noted that they had attended a meeting regarding Stream Cleaning, or, Channalization of a Stream. In order to have a program like this there should be a plan of the stream as it exists and a plan of how they would like the stream to look after it is finished. The meeting was attended by the Great Woods Study Committee, Conservation Commission, Town Engineer, one member of the Board of Selectmen, and the Audobon Society. At the conclusion of the meeting two of the Committees wanted to request that the Selectmen appoint a committee to study this further. It was noted at the ®6® Minutes October 16, 1974 meeting that they should have some plans with respect to the location of the various streams and it was noted that this would be indicated on the Drainage Master Plan. Chairman Zaffini informed the Board that it was noted at the meeting that you have to have plans on what you plan to do with the stream, whether you want wildlife, fishing or just cleaning out the debris, which is not the answer. It was noted that since the mosquito control had done digging in the Hodges Brook that children in the area have caught fish. 23) Chairman Zaffini noted that, regarding the Sarro property on Lawndale Road that the contractor, Bristol Equipment, has fixed the lot up by raking and grading and 'the9 even' -fixed the grass-strlb,:Aand sidewalk that was not their responsibility. 24) Planner Parsons questioned if the Planning Director was preparing a Recreation Master Plan. Planning Director Maurer noted that he was not however, the Conservation Commission is preparing plans for Maple Park. 25) Planning Director Maurer noted that the Capital+lmprovement: ProgramGGommittee is meeting on October 17, 1974 with the Recreation Commission, Conservation' Commission and Great Woods Study Committee. 26) Planner Parsons questioned if the Board felt they should walk the Camelot Subdivision again to determine the drainage facilities. Planner MacFarlane noted that they saw running brook from one end of the development and when they entered from the other end they never found the running 'brook again and questioned where the 'water went. It was noted that there had been a wet swampy area which prevented them from following it up further, Planning Director Maurer noted that there are supposed to be two outlets from the swamp. Chairman Zaffini stated that he would like ;to see the second outlet. 27) Planning Director Maurer advised the Board that Mr. <Freeman stated he would like to bring the definitive plans in for Village Estatesll at the next meeting. Planner MacFarlane felt that Mr. Freeman should not be the one going around to the department heads as it puts extra work on them. Planner Parsons felt that he was overstepping his bounds by going around to the department heads as this is done through the Planning Board. It was the consensus of the Board not to grant tentative approval as it was not a duly submitted preliminary plan. 28) Meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M.