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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 04/20/1972MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD AGENDA April 20, 1972 1. Call to Order (7:30PM) 2. Clerks Report a. Minutes of April 10, 1972 b. Correspondence 3. Public Hearing - 8:00PM - Proposed Subdivision Regulations 4. Visitors Agenda Paul Dalton & Micheal Murphy re Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Subdivision 5. Old Business Status of Plans a. Trustees of Mansfield Trust - West Street - Def. Sub. 1/31/72 b. Walnut Park - Walnut Street - Def. Sub. - 5/16/72 c. Carol Ann Realty - Oakland Street - Apts. - 5/2/72 d, Maple Leaf Const. - Tremont Street - Form A - 4/19/72 e. Cabot, Cabot and Forbes - Forbes Blvd. - Form A - 4/20/72 6. New Business Around the Table 7. Adjournment �. I . 1A.� MINUTES April 20, 1972 The Mansfield Planning Board met at the Town office Building on Thursday, April 20, 1972 at 7:30 PM Present: Chairman Wellington, Clerk Latham Planners: Chavaree, Nelson, Mendes and MacFarlane Town Planner Maurer 1. Motion: To approve the minutes of April 10 (Latham -Wellington, all in favor) VOTED 2. Letters were read from the following: Town Planner Maurer to Mr. Paul Dalton, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes regarding Definitive Subdivision Plan bond to be posted and other points to be shown on the plan. Board of Selectmen to Planning Board concerning the appointment of a committee to study and revise the 1936 Traffic By -Laws. Mansfield Industrial Development Commission concerning a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen, the IDC and representatives of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes and the Planning Board Chairman Wellington to Commissioner Arthur W. Brownell, Department of Natural Resources regarding Mansfield Trust Hatch Act Application P-1576 Town Counsel Grady regarding proposed Zoning By -Law Town Planner Maurer to Town Counsel Grady regarding Preliminary Subdivision Plan - Spruce Acres. Town Planner Maurer of his performance base of a sign to Mr. Edward Stivaletta regarding release of a portion bond and the installation of a wall and plantings at the Paul M. Dalton, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes enclosing check for payment of public hearing costs. Town Planner Maurer to Bruce T. Wood, Maple Park Recreation Area, Inc. requesting a meeting with their group. Town Planner Maurer to Louis Cinelli, Mansfield Recreation Commission requesting a meeting with their Commission Town Planner Maurer to Board of Health regarding Minimum Requirements for the Disposal of Sanitary Sewage in Unsewered Areas Commonwealth of Mass., Department of Public Works concerning Route 25/140 Department of Natural Resources regarding Dredging of Cabot Pond Minutes April 20, 1972 - 2 - Carol Thomas, Thomas Associates, regarding matters that remain to be resolved regarding the 701 project. Carol Thomas to Wayne Torkington regarding 701 project. Environmental Health Committee notice of meeting, Town Planner Maurer to Board of Selectmen concerning Fernandes Supermarket. Carol Thomas regarding the proposed Zoning By-laws Ten Mile River Basin Task Force requesting appointment of a person to that group to represent the Planning Board Carol Thomas regarding Housing and Urban Development Act "The New Open Space Program" Planning and Zoning Newsletter CDM Newsletter Resources for the Future, Inc, announcement SRPEDD_ Annual Report Board of Appeals Decision - Application of Karl D. Clemmey found relief may be granted with restrictions. 3. Motion: To reconsider acceptance of the minutes Item 23 - Reword as follows:\\Town Planner Maured noted that there may be a zoning violation concerning Fernandes parking lot in that a portion of the drives are in a residence zone`. In the motion the word "fact" should be striker. (Latham -Mendes, all in favor) VOTED 4. Town Planner Maurer advised that Weldor Really has requested release of his bond which covered the base coat of pavement and that all of the required work had been satisfactorily completed. Motion: To release the bond in the amount of $13,000. (Mendes-Chavaree, all in favor) VOTED 5. 8PM - Public Hearing was held on the proposed Subdivision Rules and Regulations. Minutes of the meeting are on file. Hearing adjourned 10:10. 6. Board reviewed a Form A Plan for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes on corner of Forbes Boulevard and Chauncy Street. Corrections had been made on the plan. Motion: To sign the Form A Plan for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes (Mendes-Chavaree, all in favor) Minutes April 20, 1972 - 3 The Board's letter of April 13, 1972 to Mr. Dalton was discussed. 1. Traffic Lights - Mr. Dalton advised that they have a scheme for the street, also suggested light layouts. Conduits will be placed across Forbes Boulevard on both sides. 2. Blinker lights at the corners of Hampshire St., West St. and Cabot Boulevard. Conduit will be installed as on Cabot & Forbes Boulevard. 3. Hampshire Street lane markings - They will have 3 - 12' and 2 - 2' gutters. Before final painting Cabot, Cabot & Forbes would like to observe traffic movement first. 4. Drainage easement across Cabot Boulevard - Mr. Dalton said that hopefully they would go straight ahead but they are not sure where they will go. A drainage easement would be ultimately be provided. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes will send the Planning Board a letter stating their intent to provide the drainage easement. 5. Construction of sewer in West Street. The sewer plan was reviewed. Chairman Wellington indicated that the plans were correct. 6. Additional abutters will be put on the subdivision plan and the pipe gradient will be corrected. Mr. Dalton asked if it was possible to get started on the drainage in Cabot Boulevard and the water in Hampshire Street. Town Planner Maurer requested that the Board receive a copy of the information to the Board of Selectmen to have the street accepted by Chauncy and Forbes` Boulevard. Planner Nelson noted that two years ago Cabot, Cabot & Forbes had agreed to bring the sewer to the westerly properly line. But the plan showed that the sewer stopped at the proposed Hampshire Street. 7. Board reviewed a Form A Plan for Maple Leaf Construction for a lot on Tremont Street. The additions requested had been completed. Motion: To sign the plan with the "stamp" applying to future roads in future subdivisions, (Chavaree-MacFarlane, all in favor) H. An abutter to Karl Clemmey's lot on Copeland Drive indicated to Town Planner Maurer that he intends to take the Board of Appeals to court and would like to know if the Planning Board stands behind their recommendation. it was the consensus of the Board that no vote of the Board is necessary at this time. 9. Board discussed the bid specifications on football field. Planner MacFarlane noted that the field might not be in the proper condition to play football in the fall. It was also noted that the bid did not require a performance bond. Minutes April 20, 1972 - 4 - Motion: To call to the Recreation Commissions attention that they are violating the Town By-laws by not requiring a bond on the work on the ball field. (MacFarlane -Mendes, all in favor) 10. Planner Chavaree requested that the proposed project list be put on the agenda for next meeting. Planner Chavaree requested that those members of the Board who have stated objections in the past to work done by Cabot, Cabot & Forbes make a list of those objections and present them at the meeting on May 27 with the Industrial Development Commission. 11. Town Planner Maurer advised that Robert Rizzo had requested release of part of his bond on roads in Wayside Estates. Town Planner advised that all lots that have been sold are on streets that have had bond released. Question was also raised on sidewalks being only on one side of the road. Town Counsel will be asked if he would have to have a variance from the regulations and if this would have to be voted by the Board. 12. Town Planner Maurer advised that he had met with two members of the Industrial Development Commission and got the impression that their interest in the Cabot, Cabot & Forbes drainage project is to move the development of the park along but not at the expense of the Town. They are of the feeling that it is not all caused by Cabot, Cabot & Forbes but a decisidn that has to be made at the Town level. 13. Points that were brought out at the subdivision hearing will be ready for review on Monday evening prior to sending a letter to Town Counsel and Mrs. Thomas. 14. Town Planner Maurer advised that he will be taking vacation time from Tuesday, May 2 to Monday, May 8. 15. Board discussed Cabot, Cabot & Forbes request to begin work on the roads before final signing of the plan. Motion: To approve the installation of utilities on Hampshire Street and Cabot Boulevard in view of the fact that they have been held up for three months during deliberations which were not their fault. (Mendes-Chavaree, all in favor) VOTED 16. The Board of Selectmen's letter requesting up -dating of Traffic By-laws will be put on the agenda for next meeting. 17. Point was made that it was time for election of a new Chairman and Clerk. Motion: To put on agenda for next meetin (Mendes -MacFarlane, all in favor VOTED 18. Motion: To adjourn (Mendes -MacFarlane, all in favor) VOTED 11:45