HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 12/12/1973MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA
December 12, 1973
1. Call to Order (7:30 P.M,)
2. Clerk's Report
a. Correspondence
b. Minutes of December 5, 1973
3. Warrant
4. Visitor's Agenda
8:00 P.M. - Van Bachman re: Wading (liver Park
8:30 P.M. Robert Chavaree re: Subdivision Plan
5. Old 'Business
a. Status of Plans
1) Great Woods Development - Def. - So. Main St. - 12/27/73
2) Mansfield Mousing Authority - Def.'- Pratt St. - 1/9/74
3) Wading River Park - Prelim. - West St. 12/16/73
4) Robert L. Rizzo - Def. - Otis St. - '12/18/73
5) Mansfield Trust - Oaf. + Plymouth St. —1/28/74
6) Pine Terrace Estates - Prelim. - Branch St. - 1/28/74
7) Edmund Westhever - Form A » Maple St, 12/19/73
b. Annum Report
c. New Mansfield Estates - "As -built' plans
6. New Business
Around the Table
7. Adjournment
MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD
MINUTE$
December 12, 1973
Present: Chairman 2affini, Clerk Grant
Planners: Latham, MacFarlane, Dunn
Planning Director Maurer
1. Letters were read from the following:
Planning Board to Cabot, Cabot S Forbes re: Definitive Subdivision Plan -
Land Clearing
Planning Board to Building Inspector re: Brookside Estates - Lot Release
Sidney Covich to Planning Board re: Fourteen day extension of preliminary
approval of Wading River Park.
Percy L. Slayton to Planning Board re: Rezoning of land between Central
Street and Copeland Drive.
Margot Jellinek to Appeals Board re: Joseph Rezza
Planning Board to Owens-Illinois, Inc, re: Enlargement of Retention Area -
Dam #6-3167-11
Planning Board to Department Heads re: Preliminary Subdivision Plan for
Pine Terrate £states V
Planning Director to Planning Board re: Definitive'Subdivision Pian for
Robert L. Rizzo - Otis Street.
Commonwealth of Mass. to Boards re: Model Municipal Sign ,By-law.
Co-operative Extension Service notice of meeting of December 17, 1973.
2. Board reviewed minutes ,of December 5. 1973.
Motion: To approve the minutes of December 50 1973 as presented.
(Grant -Latham, all in favor) VOTED
3. Board discussed the plan for the Great Woods Development (Clerk Grant left
the room and did not participate in any discussion). Planning Director Maurer
advised that no additional information has-been received from the developer and
that the developer has begun to take pert tests in accordance with the
requirements of the Board of Health.
4. Board discussed the definitive subdivision pian for the Housing Authority and
it was decided to invite the Conservation Commission in next week to discuss
the drainage.
5. Board reviewed the letter from Sidney Covich requesting a 14 day extension for
the preliminary plan for Wading,Rlver Park.
Motion: To grant the extension to Milhaus Construction for consideration of
the preliminary subdivision plan for Wading River Park.
(Latham -Grant, all in favor) VOTED
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6. Board discussed the definitive, subdivision plan for Robert L. Rizzo for
land on Otis Street (Clerk Grant left the room and did not participate in
any discussion). The Board reviewed the December 12, 1973 memorandum
from the Planning Director concerning this development and noted their
concern with the low area between lots 1 and 2 and the elevation of the
proposed culvert under Otis Street with respect to the brook north and
south of Otis Street. It was also noted that information should be
provided concerning the impact of the drainage from the development on
the swamp south of Otis Street. It was further noted that the developer
had not submitted the required,convenant and that the Board of Health
had not taken final action on the plan and that there were three comments
from department heads which should be included on the plan.
Planning Director Maurer noted that all of the information was not received
and that the Board could disapprove the plan but note in their disapproval
where the plan does not comply to the regulations, with the understbnding
that once the developer complies with the regulations, the pian would be
approved.
Motion: To disapprove the Definitive Subdivision Plan for Robert L Rizzo
for land on Otis Street for the following reasons:.,
I. In accordance with Section 111 - C - 8 - Performance Guarantee
of the Mansfield Subdivision Control Regulations, the required
covenant or bond has not been submitted.
2. In accordance with Section ill - C -'Definitive Plan of,the
Mansfield Subdivision Control Regulations and Chapter 41,
Section 81U of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Board of
Health has not taken definitive action on this plan because
they have requested additional Information of the applicant
as noted ,in a letter to the Planning Board dated November 27, 1973.
3. In accordance with Section IV - Paragraph F - Lot Drainage of the
Mansfield Subdivision Control' Regula tions. insufficie;t information
was shown on the definitive plan regarding the drainage from'.the
low area located on the property line of lots 1 and 2. This point
Is lower than the proposed street elevation, it is recommended
that the developer provide an outlet from this low point for
the, water to run to the street drainage system or else to fill
in the low area so that the water can drain directly toward the
street. This modification should be shown on the final definitive
subdivision plan.
4. in accordance with Section 111 - C
Mansfield Subdivision Control Regul
was not submitted with respect to,i
Street, therefore the following ini
ai The -installation of the culvert
the relationship between the in,
to the elevation of the bottom
and southerly side of Otis Strei
elevation on Otis Street.
Iefinitive Plan of the
ons, sufficient information
proposed culvert under Otis
nation will be required:
der Otis 'Street, specifically,
: of the culvert in relation
the 'brook on both the northerly
ind with respect to; the street
b. A statement ;should be received concerning, the required alternative
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on the brook to keep the water flowing freely. This would include
showing the elevations of the center line of the brook from the outfall
of the drain line southerly to the edge of the swamp.
c. A statement evaluating the impact of the storm runoff of the swamp on
the southerly side of Otis Street should also be presented to the
Planning Board.
5. The following additional mbdlfications should be made to the definitive
subdivision plan:
a. The island in the middle of the cul-de-sac should be eliminated.
b. The fire alarm pedestal should be located on the left side of
the roadway between lots 7 and 8.
c. A note should be added to the plan indicating conformance to the
electrical specifications of the Mansfield Municipal Light Department.
(MacFarlane•Latham, all in favor) VOTED
7. Van Cleaf Bachman of Williams Street met with the Board to discuss the
effects of the Wading River Park development as presented by Millhaus
Construction on his property. He noted that the property behind his house
has been a pine swamp since the 1800's and is not a useless swamp which has
large pine trees in it. He noted that there is a stream of about 8 feet
wide flowing out of the swamp and that the proposed subdivision might create
a dam across that stream. He noted that lots 40 and 24 are quite low and he
Is concerned that with the filling of these lots, that water could be forced
back in the direction of his house. He is also concerned that the level of
the swamp might rise and, therefore, do damage to the existing vegetation.
He was-advised='that the ;Board will be putting an Article in for cluster
development and that the developer is interested in developing this portion
of the subdivision under the cluster provision. Mr. Bachman noted that he
Is considering giving the back portion of his land either to the Town or a
land trust, but he does not want to give the land if the land adjacent to it
is going to be developed and the swamp filled in, or if all of the houses
that could go in the swamp will be crowded In another portion of the `site.
8. Board met with Percy Slayton:>df:'Cen.tral`.+Street regarding the rezoning of
his property. Mr. Slayton noted that in 1973 the Planning Board proposed
to rezone his property which would have half of his property In Business 8
and half in Residencel8 and he wanted to advise the Board that if they are
considering rezoning the property at the next Town Meeting, that he would
like to have all his paoperty zoned residence.
9. Board discussed the definitive subdivision plan for Cabot, Cabot 6 Forbes
(Clerk Grant left the room and did not participate in any discussion),
Planning Director Maurer advised that the public hearing would be held on
January 2, 1974 and the plan is being circulated to the various department
heads.
10. Board discussed the plan for Pine Terrace Estates V and Planning Director
Maurer noted that the plan is being circulated to the various department
heads.
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11. Board discussed Form A plan for Edmund Westhaver for land on Maple Street.
` It was noted that the owner's name and address had not been added to the
F plan and that the owner has not signed the Form A.
12. Board reviewed the preliminary subdivision plan for Rustic Acres for land on
Ware Street. It was noted that the plan was submitted on December 12, 1973.
13. Board decided to discuss the details of the Annual Report at their next
meeting and a copy will be sent out to each member.
14. Board discussed the "as-bui:lt'! plans for New Mansfield Estates anditwas
noted_ that the corrections have notr�.bieen..msde and that the;ArIght:po#e has
not been moved. Chairman 2affini suggested contacting the Light Commissioner
for removal of the light pole. It was noted that HomeDevelopers, Inc.
rgquested the removal of the pole in August.
15. Board discussed the variance application for Owens-Illinois, Inc.
Motion: To recommend that the variance not be granted for the following
reasons:
1. The granting of the variance would derogate from .the ,original
decision granted by the Board of Appeals on May 9, 1973 because
it would not afford.a reasonable protection to 'the Housing
Authority property as described in the original decision.
2. The Planning Board feels that the Board of Appeals would be
setting an unwise precedent in amending a major decision ohly
7 months after it was granted,
3. The facts of this application do not demonstrate that the
applicant has a substantial hardship if a literal interpretation
of the May 9, 1973 variance is applied.
(Dunn -Latham, all In favor) VOTED
16, A note was recieved few Selectmen taponigro concerning the renaming of
School and -Elm Street. It was noted that the Planning Board had made a
recommendation to the Selectmen almost a year ago.. The Planning Director is
to put together a letter making a formal recolnoendatiom for,(the renaming of
School Street and Elm Street.
17. Clerk Grant asked the Planning Director the status of the Street Acceptance
Program. He was advised that no additional work has been completed since
the last report because the Planning Director was working on the Cepital
Improvement Program but now that that is completed, he anticipates spending
more time on that projett.-
18. Planning Director *.urer noted that the Capital Improvement Committeaahas
completed their recommendations for the 1974-75 Capital improvement Program.
The recommendations will be contained in the Town Manager's budget along with
a summary report. The Capital Improvement Program will prepare a more detailed
report which will be contained in the warrant. Planner MacFarlane noted that
he was concerned with the attitude of the Finance Committee toward the Capital
Improvement Program and felt that they were not going along with the original
intent of the Committee. Clerk Grant noted they may be getting up at Town
Meeting and making amendments to recommendations of the Committee,
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19. Chairman Zaffini noted that the Planning Board should have an up-to-date
list of street names in order that they could review the list when a developer
proposes a name for a new street. Planning Director Maurer will get a list
together for the Board to work with.
20. Planner Dunn suggested that the Board develop a program for updating the
Master Plan maps for water,�lsewer,and drainage.
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21. Planner Dunn suggested that the Board get a copy of the environmental impact
statement for the Planning Board to review. 'Chairman Zaffini noted that he
had asked Doug Titus for a copy of the report.
22. Planner Dunn suggested that the Planning Director keep a file of the active
subdivision plans which the Board is reviewing in an appropriate location
for Board members to come in and review.
23. Planner Dunn wanted to know what the Water Department was doing on Franklin
Street. Planning Director Maurer advised he thought it was in conjunction
with connecting to house service.
24. Planner Latham wanted to know if the flow meter was working satisfactorily.
Planning Director Maurer advised that he had problems with it last week and
that it had lost about 3 days time.
25. Board agreed to meet at 8:00 A.M. on Sunday morning to review the Wading
River Park subdivision. Planner Latham asked for the possibility of
obtaining aerial photographs of the site. Planning Director will check
Into that.
26. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.N.
Clerk Dace