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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 06/27/1973MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD AGENDA June 27, 1973 1. Call to order (7:30 P.M.) 2. Clerks Report a. Correspondence b. Minutes of June 20, 1973 3. Warrant 4. Visitors Agenda 5. Old Business a) Status of Plans 1) Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Turst - Prelim - Maple Street* 2) Donald Ploof - Prelim - Gilbert Street 7/3/73 b. Street Reconstruction and Improvement Program c. Elmwood Park Bond Estimate* d. Subdivision Regulations 6. New Business Around the Table 7. Adjournment *Memorandum enclosed. MINUTES June 27, 1973 The Mansfield Planning Board met at the Town Office Building on Wednesday June 27, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. Present: Chairman Zaffini, Clerk Grant Planners: Latham, MacFarlane, Wellington, Dunn Planning Director Maurer 1. Letters were read from the following: Planning Board to Board of Appeals regarding the application of Gastons Avotnieks for the renewal of an existing Permit for the removal of gravel. Planning Board to Town Counsel regarding Railroad Grade '.Crossings'. Town Counsel to Town Manager regarding Cabot, Cabot and Forbes Water Storage Tank. Beverly Building Corporation to Planning Board regarding Bristol Equipment Rental Corporation. Planning Board to Mr. William D'Annolfo regarding Magna Vista Subdivision Beverly Building Corp. to Charlie Boutas regarding completion of Magna Vista Subdivision. Planning Board to Ryan, Elliott and Company regarding Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust. Board of Health to Planning Board regarding review of preliminary subdivision plans. Ten Mile River Basin Task Force notice of meeting for June 28, 1973. Massachusetts Consulting Planners to All planning Boards in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding amended Massachusetts "701" policy by the Depart- ment of Community Affairs. Memorandum from Planning Director To Planning Board regarding Proposed Amendments to the Subdivision Regulations. Memorandum from Planning Director to Planning Board regarding Bond Estimate - Elmwood Park. 2. Motion: To accept the minutes of June 20, 1973. (Grant -Latham, all in favor) VOTED 973 in the 3. 3. Bord Directorviewed Maurerthe pointedant of out thatnhe2hadltalked withamount theTelephonne6CompanyPlanning and was advised that the $25.00 charge for the installation of the key phone was 6, a one-time charge. Motion: To pay the bill and if there is a $25.00 charge next month it will be paid by the Planning Director and the phone will be removed. (Wellington-Latham,iZaffinr in favor, MacFarlane -Grant opposed Dunn a,bsdained) NOT VOTED 2 Minutes June 27, 1973 Motions To approve the warrant of June 26, 1973 in the amount of $58.63 (Grant Amendment:To approve the warrant of June 26, $25- in the amount of $56.63 and if the basic monthly charge of $25.00 is on the n tbill he key phone will be removed and the Planning Board pay maua __af their phone and the Building Inspector pay for the re - his phone. (Wellington -Grant, all in favor) VOTED 4. Planning Director Maurer informed the Board that Ryan and Elliott, through the office of H.W. Moore Associates put a boring machine in the area of the proposed retention area, and they hit ledge. In order to design the retention area they will have to drop it back and go on to the land of Owens-Illinois. The design they presented at the Conservation Commission hearing is almost what was, suggested but it was designed fora 25 year storm instead of a 100 year storm. Under the new proposal they will bring a pipe of 24 inches into the skating pond and then go out of the skating pond with a 36 inch pipe. There was question raised at the Hatch Act hearing as to the owner of the land of the Conservation commission and questioned if they had the right to let Ryan and Elliott cross conservation property. It was voted several years ago at Town Meeting to transfer the control of the land from the Board of Selectmen to the Conservation Commission but it was never transferred in the form of ardeed. All that was recorded in the registry was a copy of - the vote taken in 1966. it was the opinion of Town Counsel that it would have to go through Town Meeting for them to be able to cross conservation land. It was noted by the Planning Director that this years commission may allow Ryan and Elliot to 'cross the conservation property but next years commission may forbid it. Plannind Director Maurer pointed out that Owens-Illinois will require an easement which can only be obtained by 2/3 vote at Town Meeting. Planning Director Maurer informed the Board he had net with Charlie Frances and Lou Guerriere from Ryan and Elliott and Mr. Guerriere pointed out that they are having a 'problem acquiring the '26 feet of Horner Waldorf property to give rthem the proper radii at Maple Street as this land was to be transferred to Mansfield Industrial Finance Authority and it was deeded to the Town of Mansfield instead. They only way they can transfer the property back is through a Town Meeting Vote. They are requesting that they show the radius on the plan with a note that it will be up to Town Meeting action to give the property the proper rounding. Question was raised by the Board that it was possible that the Town Meeting vote would not go through and how would they get the rounding. 5. Board reviewed the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Donald Ploof, and noted the following: 1) it was noted that the center line of the roadway had been added as requested. 2) The profile of the streets had been labelled as requested. 3) The catch basins were shown near Station #2 as requested. 4 The catch basins were ;'shown "h0l' the radius of lot #7. Clerk Grant noted that the catchbasins should be 7 feet from the center of the road and paralell. Therefore, the catchbasins should be pulled back. 5) The existing drain easement is shown on the plan as requested. 6) The existing buildings are shown as requested. it was noted that several of the buildings were located to close to the property -3 - Minutes June 27, 1973 lines and conditions will have to be placed on the plan that either the buildings�'be,taken down or the lot lines changed. Clerk Grant noted that there should be a leveling area and Planner Wellington noted that it Was a dead-end road and they were therefore in conformance with the Subdivision Regulations, it was 'noted that the time limit for the Preliminary Plan was up on the 3rd of July. Motion: To give tentative approval of the preliminary plan subject to the following conditions: F 1) That the storm drain°:system be designed to have the drain lines running seven (7) feet off the center of the road. There are several instances on the Preliminary Plan where this does not occur. 2) That the buildings shown on the Plan be labeled as to which ones will remain. All buildings that will remain shall be required to have proper setback in conformance with the Zoning Bylaw. 3) That the profile be corrected to show proper vertical curves on Road B. 4) That the grade coming off of Road B on to Road A should have a fifty (50) foot vertical curve. (Grant -MacFarlane, ail in favor) VOTED 6. Board met with Mr. Edward Stivaletta and his attorney John Morley to discuss the bond estimate for Elmwood Park. Mr. Stivaletta requested a bond estimate for Bonney Lane up to Erick Road which would create a 775 foot dead end road. It was noted that it is the Board's policy not to allow a dead end road in excess of 500 feet, as there is no guarantee that the remainder of the develop- ment will be completed. It was noted that a simillar situation had occured on lot 9 in Elmwood Park which brought the road length to 700 feet but the Board had allowed this because the driveway looped back to the required 500 feet. Mr, Morley stated that they would like a waiver of having to bond Erick Road as well as Mr. Stivaletta was unable to obtain the funds for the complete road, which would amount to $50,000. He was able to obtain the required $9,000 to finish Bonney Lane. It was noted that there Is a loop situation on all lots so there is no absolute dead end. It was noted that the bond has already been released for the first 700 feet of road, but the road has not been accepted by the Town and will not be recommended for acceptance until the entire road is completed for a period of one year. Mr. Stivaletta stated that he would like ,to=complete Bonney Lane and then start Erick Road from the back of the property so as to keep the project clean. I The Board informed Mr. Stivaletta that bank books could be placed as security f instead of a bond and as different aspects of the work is =coipg]Vtbd�that��amount would be released. Mr. Morley stated that they could raise the 59,000 for Bonney Lane but they could not get the amount required for Erick Lane as well. Chairman Zaffini informed them that the Board would discuss this and get back to them at a later date. -4 - Minutes June 27, 1973 rd to 7. he Newspaper rlegarding®EngineereLouu Guerriereeand astated dthat sheahas rdoneticlein t work In Mansfield which had a conflict of Interestinvolved and has done work for the Town which he ;changed several times. Mrs. Jellinek stated she quest®ned his plans. do Chairman 2affini stated that as far as his background that has nothingto should with the Planning Board and he did not feel as though the Planning question his background. Plan f®� afield Housing Authority for land on 8. Board reviewed the wasForA presently owned by GlovinO. Pratt Street. it was noted that the land is P Giovino he should be listed Authority as the applicant, on the Form Clerk Grant Stated that if the land u owned Y r er width or as the owner and Mansfield Housing A application. it was noted that the street does not have p pp curve radius as shown. application there is a place for the Planner Wellington the noted that the Form A ndthat it should not be signed by ature of the agent. applications unless they Motion: That they Board not accept any more Form A pp are signed by the applicant or owner UDTED (Wellington -Latham, all in favor) Clerk Grant noted that if the applicant is not the owner the way the application nature of both. Iteltherthe theowneror the consensus the e the reads now ishouldonly shir ould the signature of one, Board they applicant. Ian to Mansfield Housing Authority for land on Prat Motion: To return the p ons: Street for the following reasons: showed the land in question. 1) The locus plan incorrectly ere not indicated on the Form A 2) The book and page numbers w application. 3) The signature of the owner and the applicant should be on the application sig tion and not the agent of theapplicant. If a portion of the property is presently owned by Mr. Giovino then he should also sign the application. 4) The frontage along Pratt Street was not correctly shown. 5) side if plan as this land area will be required The Board questioned the ,18nd of Cutillo on the westerly it should be part of this p to establish the street in conformance with the Subdivision Rules and Regulations in favor) VOTED (Wellington -Grant, 9. Board reviewed the Form A Plan for Robert Rizzo for land on Saddle Ridge Road, (Clerk Grant left the room and did not participate in any discussi&n )t was hear noted that the plan would eliminate the approved subdivision and a Public will have to be held to rescind the subdivls=ion. it was noted that it has`beei discussed in the past of holding ajoint hearing with the Board of Appeals. It was noted that on Parcel P Mr. Rizzo hepub�icchearingtIs heldhtosrescind.t Board will not endorse this plan until the p subdivision. Planning Director Maurer informed the Board that Mr. Rizzo had s milted the application to the Board of Appeals for the B apartm nt oniParceln2 with ah.application to the Board of Health for the leaching 5 Minutes June 27, 1973 Planning Director Maurer stated that it is his understanding that the Board of Health will not sign the plan until the hearingis held to rescind the subdivision. Planning Director Maurer suggested the Board add a note to the plan for the following conditions: (1) That the old subdivision was wiped out and (2) since he already has utilities installed on parts of the 'parcel that the Town will not be held responsible for these unused utilities. It was noted that there Is a change in configuration on lot 1151. It was noted that the Board had requested that other condiminium plans be metered for water at the street and it should be done in this instance to be consistent, as it is not a public street. Planning Director Maurer to check with Town Counsel on the status of the utilities already ilnstalledia 10. Board reviewed the Definitive Subdivision Plan for Highland Estates. It was noted he had submitted a check of $141.00 for the fee, along with all proper certificates and application. Also submitted rainfall and run-off information and a summary of the land and how it is to be dlvted,up - easements, roadways, lots It was questioned if the applicant would still be under the three year protection for zoning as the lots are so large that they may be considering putting in duplexes or small apartments. it was noted that the drainage was being carried out to Elm Street and that there was a swamp in the back of lot 5, which is lower than the road. It was noted that the Form A Plan was signed in 1970 and question was still raised as to the possibility of construction of apartments. Planning Director Maurer pointed Out that it was filed in conformance with the new Regulations and that there is a note on the plan that it is revised to meet Planning Board Requirements of September 24, 1971. it was noted that the proper abutters should be shown on the plan. Planning Director Maurer to review minutes of 1970 and find out when the Form A plan was actually signed by the Planning Board. it was the consensus of the Board to have the engineer for Highland Estates meet with the Planning Board to discuss the Plan on July i1, 1973. Clerk Grant noted that the street name will not be accepted as there is already a Highland Road. Planning Director Maurer to advertise the public hearing for Highland Estates on July 25, 1973. il.Board reviewed the Plan for Cabot, Cabot and Forbes to deed lot 4C to Diano. (Clerk Grant left;:the room and did not participate in any discussion.) Planning Director Maurer pointed out that it had not been submitted as of yet. Motion: When the proper documentationis submitted that the plan be endorsed for Cabot, Cabot and Forbes. (Wellington -MacFarlane, all in favor) VOTED 12. Planning Director Maurer pointed out that on the Street Reconstruction and Improvement Program the letter to the Board of Selectmen said that the Planning Board would come up with a Program and forward it to them and questioned If the Program sent out to the Planning Board last week was acceptable to them, to be forwarddd to the Selectmen. Chairman Zaffini noted that in the meeting with the Selectmen he asked them If they were considering reconstructing some streets and if they would put the utilities in and their answer was they were thinking about it. Planning Director Maurer stated that he felt the Caplt31"'improvement Program was doing some good as to seeing that the projects are being carried out. The Capital improvement Program will be sending out a list of a detailed summary - y - Minutes 8 -Jtrl-y-27, 1973 Clerk Grant questioned who has the priority of what needs to be done for Street reconstruction the Planning Board or the Capital Improvement'Committee, the Finance Committee or the Board of Selectmen. Planning Director Maurer stated that all they will be saying to the..Board of Selectmen is that they are going to consider the different streets and make a recommendation to them. Clerk Grant stated that it should be sent out to the Capital Improvement Committee. Planner MacFarlane stated that before they put slot of time and effort into it they should have an agreement with the Selectmen and Finance Committee before they through it down the drain. It was the consensus of the Board to send a copy of the draft proposal for the Street Reconstruction and improvement Program to the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee, -and hold a joint meeting to discuss the proposal. 13.Board reviewed the Bond Estimate for Elmwood Park. It was noted that the only problem they have had with "Edward Stivaletta was with drainage and that he is going to dredge the brook from one swamp to the other and it should be straightened out. Clerk Grant questioned the water pressure in that area. it was noted that there was an informal agreement with R'gt.e ,C,amp,clnd>E; tiSti-v&Let.tat�,ha oou:ld,bu.ild4 buildings without affecting the water pressure and that this would be the 5th building when the lot is released. There have been no complaints of water ' pressure. Motion: To require Mr. Stivaletta to bond the remainder of Bonney Lane and Erick Road from station 0 plus 'O through 11 plus 0, In the 7amount of (Grant -Dunn; all in favor) VOTED 14,Board reviewed the proposed amendments to the Subdivision Regulations as presented by Planning Director Maurer. Section II GENERAL E. Fee - raised from $25 per lineal foot of street shown on a definitive Plan to $.50 per lineal foot of street. - O.K. Section III PROCEDURE fOR THE SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF PLANS C. Definitive Plan - check to see `if this would 'affect any other part of the Subdivision, Regulations regarding improvements being completed within one (1) year. Section IV DESIGN STANDARDS A. Streets 4. Grade ".Leveling areas of 200 feet change to 75 feet In all other subdivisions them chap -orf=, at leau_.-5 _40-6 Change grade in residedtial,ssubdivislons from 3% to 2%. Section V REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS FOR AN APPROVED SUBDIVISION B. Street and Roadway - O.K. as presented. Motion: To hold the proposed amendments to the Subdivision Regulations for two weeks so that other Board members can review the subdivision and all corrections can be taken care of at once. (Wellington -Latham, all in favor) VOTED, 15.P1'an6ing Director Maurer informed the Board that Whitman and Howard has completdd the final draft of the Water Master Plan and there will be a joint meeting on nning Board, Board of Selectmen, and Finance Committee July 26, 1973 with the Pla Whitman and Howard will be in to present the plan. At that time they will have copies for everyone. Planning Director Maurer stated that he is concerned with Minutes 7 June 27, 1973 some of the recommendations such as Dustins Well, the small annual things they should have come back with recommendations, To the year 2020 there is a cost of 4.5 Million Dollars. Planner Wellington requested a copy of the summary from Planning Director Maurer, 16, Planning Director Maurer informed the Board that he will be meeting with the Easton Planning Board on July 11, 1973 to discuss the Oakhill Subdivision Preliminary Plan, 17.Planner Wellington noted that at last weeks meeting there had been a letter from SRPEDD regarding a representative from the Planning Board and questioned if it had been answered. It was noted that Planner Nelson had declined being representative, Motion: To appoint Planner Dunn as for SRPEDD. (Wellington -MacFarlane, all 18. Meeting djourned at 10:45P.M. Clerk Date l representative for the Planning Board In favor) VOTED