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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 06/20/1973AGENDA June 20, 1973 1. Call to order (7:30 P.M.) 2. Clerks Report a. Correspondence b. Minutes of June II, 1973 3. Warrant 4. Visitors Agenda 8:00 P.M. Brad Griffith re. Ryan and Elliott Subdivision 5. Old Business a. Status of Plans 1) Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust - Prelim - Maple Street* 2) Donald Ploof - Prelim - Gilbert Street - 7/3/73 3) Richard Morse - Form A - Elm Street- 6/14/73 4) Gastons Avotnieks - Earth Removal 5) Earl P. Zecher - Form A - Otis Street - 6/29/73 6) Town of Mansfield - Form A - Off Plain Street - 7/2/73 b. Street Reconstruction and Improvement Program* c. Elmwood Park Bond Estimate* 6. New Business Around the Table 7. Adjournment *Memorandum enclosed MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD MINUTES June 20, 1973 The Mansfield Planning Board met at the Town Office Building on Wednesday June 20, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. Present: Chairman Zaffini, Clerk Grant Planners: Latham, Wellington, Nelson, Dunn, MacFarlane Planning Director Maurer 1. Letters were read from the following: Waldor Realty to Planning Board requesting bond release for Pine Needle Park. Set aside to be discussed later. Waldor Realty to Planning Board requesting bond release for New Mansfield Estates - set aside to be discussed later. Natural Resources Trust of Mansfield, Inc. to Planning Board regarding letter to Bruce Campbell, Mass. DPW Commissioner. Natural Resources Trust of Mansfield, Inc. to Bruce Campbell, Mass. DPW Commissioner regarding relocation of Route 140. Planning Board to Lestor Gaynor, SEA Consultants, Inc, regarding soil condition of Canoe River Acres. Bowditch, Gowetz & Lane to Town ,Manager regarding Owens-Illinois request for an easement over property of the Conservation Commission. SRPEDD to Planning Board regarding appointment of member . Planning Board to Richard Morse regarding Form A application on Elm Street. Planning Board to Richard Bordon regarding status of Forbes Boulevard. Planning Board to Ryan, Elliott and Company regarding Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust. Planning Board to Board of Appeals regarding application of CLEMMEY, Inc. for a variance to allow a paved driveway across land zoned residence "A" for access to industrially zoned land. Massachusetts Department of Community Affairs Public Law Memo's (5) SRPEDD Regional Rapport SRPEDD to Community Leaders and Citizens regarding Opinion Survey Board of Appeals decision on the application of Roland Collins to allow junk storage on Fruit Street - granted with restrictions. Board of Appeals decision on the application of John Antosca for a variance to allow addition to a construction on Chilson Ave.- granted Board of Appeals decision on the application of Boro Sand and Stone for a Special Permit for a gravel removal operation - granted with restrictions - 2 - Minutes June 20, 1973 2. Chairman Zaffini left meeting to attend a joint bimonthly meeting with the Board of Selectmen. Motion: Planner Wellington be appointed temporary Chairman (Latham -Grant, all in favor) VOTED 3. Board reviewed the minutes of June 11, 1973 and noted the following changes: Page 3, Item #7 - to read "This water would then be throttled through an 18 inch pipe." Motion: To accept the minutes of June 11, 1973 as amended. (Grant -Latham, all in favor) VOTED 4. Board discussed the warrant of June 26, 1973 in the amount of $58.63. It was noted that'the Telephone Company had listed the additional cost for the installation of the telephone as a basic monthly charge instead of a one-time charge. P'l'anning Director Maurer to check this out with the Telephone Company before the warrant is approved. 5. Board reviewed the Form A Plan for Richard Morse for land on Elm Street. Motion: To sign the Form A Plan for Richard Morse for land on Elm Street. (Latham -Nelson, all in favor) VOTED 6. Board reviewed the renewal plan for Gastons Avotnieks for earth removal. Planning Director Maurer pointed out that on the westerly side of the property they had excavated more than proposed. It was noted that the original permit was granted in 1969 and renewed in 1971. It was noted that the 'Planning Board did not endorse the plan in 1971 and would not be required to endorse it now. They have removed 5,000 yards of gravel last year and 10,000 yards remain to be removed. The Planning Board to make a recommendation to the Board of Appeals. Planning Board reviewed the, Memorandum from the Planning Director regarding the Gravel Removal Operation of Gastons Avotnieks. Motion: To recommend to the Board of Appeals that they reissue the permit for the remainder of the gravel to be removed with the restrictions as noted in the memorandum from the Planning Director. (Nelson -Grant, all in favor) VOTED 7. Board reviewed the Form A Plan for Earl P. Zecher for land on Otis Street. (Clerk Grant left the room and did not participate in any discussion.) It was noted that the owner is Earl P. Zecher and the applicant is Robert Rizzo. It was noted that there was a note -on the plan that No building permit shall be issued for Lot A without prior approval of the Mansfield Planning Board. Motion: To sign the Form A Plan for Earl P. Zecher with the note that approval of this plan does not imply the approval of any future roadway for any future subdivision. (MacFarlane -Latham, all in favor) VOTED -3 - Minutes June 20, 1973 8. Board met with Mr. Charles Francis, Engineer Lou Guerriere, Engineer William Moore from Ryan and Elliott and Mr. Matt Greene, and Ted Pis from Owens- Illinois. Mr. Francis pointed out that since last weeks meeting they have made 1 or 2 minor changes on the plan. The lot configuration for Owens—Illinois has changed slightly. The drainage has not changed in concept but it has been relocated. Presented a plan submitted by Owens-Illinois and how the drainage would run into the retention area, which is of a different configuration. The retention area will retain the same amount of water. Mr. Francis referred to the Planning Boards letter of June 12, 1973 and noted the following: 1) That the corner radii to Maple Street be 30 feet to the property line. Presented a detailed plan of the entry way on to Maple Street showing 26.5 square feet and noted that they are in the process of setting up a conveyance of land to obtain the remainder of the footage needed. 2) That a plan at a scale of 20 feet to the inch showing the railroad line in relationship to the proposed right-of-way and curb line. Presented detailed pian and noted that the new shifting of the site has changed the proposed railroad tracks. The crossing of the railroad tracks to the road will be in the exact location that it is now. Planner Latham noted that the switch is right on the edge of the proposed Right-of-way. 3) That the drainage ditch located along the northerly side of Francis Avenue be relocated into drainage pipes. Mr. Francis pointed out that they do not know how the drainage will flow from the various sites as to there directlon of flow. They would have anywhere from a 36 to a 48 inch pipe. Planning Director Maurer pointed out that the Subdivision Regulations require the developer to install street drainage based on the 25 year storm and questioned why the had gone to the 100 year storm. Clerk Granted pointed out that if they are going to have the Town take care of the drainage ditch they the Planning Board will require it to be piped. Mr. Francis stated that if the Planning Board requires a pipe there they will put a pipe in put he did not feel it wasnecessary. It was noted that a large ditch would run along the entire length of the Owens- Illinois site and into a large retention area. Mr. Francis noted that they would like approval of the preliminaryplans so that they could come in with the definitive plans and Owens-Illinois can start passing papers on the property. It was noted that the run-off from Horner -Waldorf could be handled through a 12 inch drainage pipe. It was the consensus of the Board that Ryan and Elliott should have determined by now how much water is going in each direction. Planning Director Maurer pointed out that a provision in the subdivision control law requires that the rainfall and run-off be determined and provided for in the definitive plan. Mr. Francis stated that they would like to get going with the definitive plan for the street system. Mr. Francis pointed out that they had a drilling rig in to drill test borings in the area of the retention aree. The shifting of the retention area will depend upon the results of the test borings. ®4® Minutes June 20, 1973 It was noted that no resolution had been received from the Conservation Commission but they indicated that they would like something at the skating pond for a piped overflow to prevent the access road from being washed out. It was noted that there is presently a small pipe in there now and they would like it enlarged to an 18 inch pipe. Mr. Moore pointed out that if they want an overflow at the skating pond then it will not be necessary to have as-Liarge a retention area as is proposed. The Town should decide on the level of what they feel the skating pond should be and have a dam to control the level of it, and just design the retention - area to take care of the extra waterthat the Ryan and Elliott site will cause. The Town is protecting nothing. it is a waste of money. If you save money from the retention area and put it into a skating pond thehythey could have a controlled level skating pond and they would end up with something. Mr. Moore stated that he wouldlike to see the Conservation Commission allow them to do this. Mr. Greene noted that time wise it would be better to install the retention area. Mr. Francis noted that the retention area would allow them to least disturb the Conservation land. Mr. Francis noted that the owners of the Industrial Park would be willing to put in an 18 inch pipe under the access road to the Maple Park area if it is requested. It was noted that there would be a slope of about 30 feet for the retention area. Planner Wellington informed Ryan and Elliott that they would make their decision later during the meeting and inform them of their decision later. Engineer Guerriere pointed out that the land court would not accept a plan of this size and requested a decision on the size scale the Planning Board would allow. 9. Board reviewed the preliminary subdivision plan for the Mansfield Industrial Park Realty trust. Planning Director Maurer pointed out that if the retention area is the right solution then they should have Ryan and Elliott spend their money and have it installed but if it is not the right solution they should not be allowed to install it. Planning Director Maurer felt that the Board should have somebody review this drainage plan. Planner Wellington noted that they should take their borings and get the results and be able to say then can built the retention area as proposed. It was noted that the railroad track switch and frog are not properly located. Board questioned who would be responsible for the mainenance of the railroad track at the crossing of Francis Avenue". Pla'nning Director Maurer to further check into this. Motion: For conditional approval of the preliminary subdivision plan for Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust subject to the following: l) A letter from the developer stating that, based upon the test borings, they are able to construct the retention area as proposed. 2.) The drainage along Francis Avenue is to be piped. 3) The corner radii is to be 30 feet, at the Maple Street entrance. 4) Plan must show Horner Waldorf fence and the railroad tracks in the proper relation to the fence with the switch point and the frog as they now exist and as they are proposed. Minutes June 20, 1973 ®5® 5) Must show where they are going to take the existing drainage on Maple Street as it is now dtagnent. 6) The Town will not accept any of the apparatus for the railroad within the right-of-way and the Town is not responsible:=.'for:,the maintenance of the railroad across Francis Avenue at any future date. 7) Must show typicle cross section of the ditch with the slopes 8) Must show typicle cross section of the retnetion area slopes. 9) Developer to install proper size pipe under the access road of the conservation land. (Grant -MacFarlane, all in favor) VOTED It was the consensus of the Board to wait until the definitive plan is submitted before hiring an engineer to review the drainage situation as it may change in location and configuration again. 10. Board reviewed the Form A Plan for the Town of Mansfield for the Witch Pond Well Site. Planning Director Maurer informed the Board that the Town is in the process of taking the land by eminent domain., and this will be done on Friday, June 22, 1973. Motion: To sign the Form A Pian for the Town of Mansfield for the Witch Pond Well site. (Grant -Latham, all in favor) VOTED 11. Board reviewed the bond estimate memorandum from Planning Director Maurer for Elmwood Park. It was noted that the 1" Bituminous Top should be 60� a sq. ft. It was noted that the unit figures were incorrect. To be adjusted for the next meeting. 12. Clerk Grant.,.:.; noted that on the Memorandum from the Planning Director on the Street Reconstruction and Improvement Program that there should be a provision in it for the engineering and drawing of plans once a street is selected. Planner Nelson stated that they should have a Town Engineer working on this, and that with the 12 inch water line that is going down Williams Street and School street they should have them replace the hydrants and cut the water main off by the old School Street. Planner Nelson stated that the Planning Board should make a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen for this. 13. Clerk Grant noted that in the Rules and Regulations for Subdivision on the Form Q there is a foot note that states certain items other than plans has to have three signatures of the Planning Board. It was noted that this is an error as it should be four signatures of the Planning Board. 14. Planner MacFarlane noted that on the water tank that Cabot, Cabot and Forbes is putting up the one thing that was forgotten in Foxborough and should not be forgotten here is a hydrant to drain the tank. 15. Planning Director Maurer noted that on the two requests from Waldor Realty for bond releases in Pine Needle Park and New Mansfield Estates, they should not be released until as built plans have been submitted,as they are the final bonds. ®6® Minutes June 20, 1973 16. Planning Director Maurer informed the Board that he and Chairman Zaffini and Planner Wellington 1had'met with the Board of Selectmen and engineers from the DPW to discuss the relocating of route 140. The Selectmen voted 3-2 against the relocation of Route 140. Selectmen Levine questioned the traffic counts and suggested setting up a meeting with the DPW. The 3-2 vote will be passed on to the DPW as the Town's official position. Prior to the Board of Selectmen sending aletter along the consultants would like to have a meeting and the Planning Board is welcome to attend. The consultant informed Planning Director Maurer that if the Town decides to drop Route 140 relocation then they will put in the clover leaf with the interchange at South Main Street. Planner MacFarlane questioned if the Planning Board turns in a recommendation on this. It was noted that they had turned in 2 or 3 recommendations to the DPW, to recommend that they go as proposed from Foxborough to Norton. It was the consensus of the Board to send another letter to the DPW with a copy to the Board of Selectmen. Planner Wellington suggested that if it comes to the interchange to suggest a slip ranp as a slip ramp will work if you put in traffic ligns. Planner Wellington noted that the figures for the proposed traffic through -Town may not be as large as estimated. 17. Planning Director Maurer pointed out that the Capital Improvement Program Committee would be meeting Thursday, June 21, 1973. 18. Planning Director Maurer pointed out that they had received the bill from the Southeastern Regional Schbol for the printing of the summary report for the Comprehensive Planning Program Phase 11. The amount of the bill was $163, Upon talking with Mrs. Thomas it'wis her suggestion to pay the $163 out of there fee and the $2,000 would be returned to the Town once the payment is received by the Department of Community Affairs. It was the consensus of the Board to discuss this at the next meeting. 19. Planner Wellington noted that they have received another letter from SRPEDD requesting a representative from the Planning Board. It was noted that Planner Nelson had been appointed but Planner Nelson did not want to be the representative. 1 20. Meetin" djourned at 11:00 P.M. GIerK /p Date