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Jerks Report
i. Minutes of October 11, 1972
). Correspondence
larrant
ild Business
Status of Plans
1) Antonino Caponigro a Form A = Gilbert Street
2) Magna Vista 111 Def:Sub, - Lawndale Road m '1
3) Oakleaf Estates _ Def, Sub. r Oak Street
4) Mansfield Trust Def. Sub. Forbes Bouleva'r
5) Janet L. Sullivan v Form A -:East Street - 10
6) Janet L. Sullivan m Form A -IEast Street ® 10j
Zoning By-law and flap ® Workshop'
ew Business
1973®74 Budget
Around the Table
djournment
MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES
October 16, 1972
t The Mansfield Planning Board met at the Town Office Building on Monday, October 16, k
1972 at, 7:30 P.M.
Present: Chairman Mendes, Clerk Grant
Planners: Latham, MacFarlane, Zaffini, Wellington
Town Planner Maurer
1. Letters were read from the following:
Planning Board to Antosca Construction regarding Form A Plan for land on
Williams Street.
Board of Health to Douglas A. King regarding Canoe, River Acres
Margot Jellinek to Planning Board regarding the Form A Plan of Mr. Russett
Taylor for land on Brown Ave.
Waldor Realty Corp. to Planning Board regarding release of Benjamin Franklin
Bank Book #43049 in the amount of $10,500 For sanitary sewer and storm drain
on Leonard Street.
T.G.A.M. to Mansfield Conservation Commission regarding plans for site improve-
ments on the banks of the 'Rumford River.
Resources monthly circular
2. Board discussed the Minutes of October 11,'1972. =1t was noted that item f;6
should read as follows:
"Engineer Maloon informed the Board that the roads had a 30 foot sideline
radius and a 40 foot curb line so that it would be about 55 feet at the
center dine.''
Motion: To approve the Minutes of October 11, 1972 as amended.
(Wellington®Zaffini, all ,in favor) VOTED
3. Motion: To approve the Warrant of October 17, 1972 in the 'amount of $137.31,
(Wellington-Zaffini, all in favor) VOTED
4. Board discussed the Form A Plan forrAntonino Caponigro for land on Gilbert
Street. It was noted that the directions given on the Form A application
still did not agree with the plan.
Motion: To sign the Form A Plan for Antonino Caponigro for land on Gilbert
Street and correct the Form A application in pencil and write to
Mr. Caponigro to ask him to inform R.I.M. Engineering of the error. 1
(Wellington-Zaffini, all to favor) VOTED
5. Board met with Mr. John Taylor to discuss the Form A Plan for Janet L. Sullivan
for land on Cast Street. Town Planner Maurer brought it to the Boards attention
F that they had informed Mr. Taylor that they could not meet with him tonight i
as it was a work session but Mr. Taylor came on his own. It was noted that l
the angle point in the ;proposed right-of-way had not been changed and that
where the road curves further up it did not have a 50 foot right-of-way. Mr.
Taylor informed the Board that his engineer had stated that the wide right-
of-way entrance to the road was a safety factor. The Board informed Mr. Taylor
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that the ;only way they could approve the plan was if they stamped it "Approval
of this plan does not imply the approval of any future roadway for any future
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subdivision". Mr. Taylor was in agreement with this and the plan was stamped.
Motion: To approve, the .Form A plan for Janet L. Sullivan for land on East Street.
(Zaffini-Wellington, all in favor) VOTED
6.
Board discussed the continued Form A Pian for Janet L. Sullivan for land on
East Street. This plan was also stamped "Approval of this plan does not ,imply -
the,approval of any future 'roadway for any future subdivision".
Motion: To approve the continued .Form A Plan for Janet L. Sullivan for land
on East Street.
(Wellington6Zaffini, all in favor) VOTED
7.
_Board discussed the Form A Flan for Antosca Construction for land on Williams
Street. It was noted that the application had been changed to show the correct -
abutter as requested.
Motion: To approve the form A Plan for Antosca Construction for land on
Williams Street.
(Wellington -Grant, all in favor) VOTED
8.
Board discussed the Definitive Subdivision Plan for Oakleaf Estates. It, was
noted that the prints had been returned as requested, and the easement was
shown on the topo as requested. The plans were signed as voted on October 11,1972.
9.
Board discussed the 1973®74 Budget. Town Planner Maurer had presented to the
Board for jtheir 'consideration a suggested budget for the ;1973-74 year. It was
pointed out that the fiscal year would run for 18 months, and the ;Planning Board
was asked to break 'down what they would need for the first 12 months and then
for the last 6 months.
Account #200 ® 1, Secreterial Expense ® Town Planner Maurer informed the Board
that the Town Manager is talking of making the secretary full time, 1/2 for the
Planning Board and 1/2 for the inspectors. Town Planner Maurer ,pointed out that
they had made the allowance for 20 hours a'week based on a salary instead of
a Planning Board expense. The 20 hours a week would include the time for the
Monday night meeting. it was noted that the $53.00 salary would work out to
$2.65 an hour, which is what the Planning Board pays now and it is one step
above what the Town ,pays. it was pointed out that in order to be part time
and, be eligible for any of the benefits you have to have 20 hours .a week salary.;
It was decided to discuss the account with the Town Manager prior to making a
decission.
Account #200 ® 3, Telephone ® Town Planner Maurer pointed out that through
September there was $298.42 spent, which is slightly less than the average
of what was figured on for this year. Chairman 'Mendes question what had
been done about getting a direct line to 'Boston for the entire Town Mall.
Town Planner Maurer informed the Board that he had checked into this and there
were not enough calls made to Boston to pay the price asked. It was noted that
the Police Dept. must make serverai calls to Boston and that it is possible to
get an extension that is not in the same `building. Town Planner Maurer informed
the Board that the average monthly telephone bill was $30.00 and they were run-
ning about $15.00 a month in toll calls. It was noted that the budget proposal
for 197374 did not include the rate increase proposed by the Telephone Company
of about 20%.
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Account #200 - 4, Office Equipment - Planner wellington noted that the ma I nten-
ance contract for the calculator was not worth the $115.00 that it would be
cheaper to get a small calculator that is battery operated .or hand operated.
It was the consensus Of the Board to change the office expense to $350, instead
of $240 and purchase a small calculator and make account 200.12 office maintenance
from ,$200 to $85 for the 1973 year and from $145 to $30 for the 6 months of 174,
Account #200 - 5, Hearings and Advertising Town Planner Maurer Informed the
Board that the estimate from the Mansfield News for; printing the By-laws was
$600. It was noted that it only included printing and not distribution. Chair-
man Mendes informed the Board that the Charter Commission had the Charter printed
for either '$320 or $360, which included distribution in the paper plus about 500
extra copies. It was noted that it would he cheaper to have them done in sheet
form instead of bounded books until all the corrections are made.
Account #200 - '6, Travel - Town Planner Maurer informed the Board that this would
he lower than last year because there would be less trips to Boston. it was the
consensus of the Board that the $270.00 for the 18 months was alright.
d Account #200 - 7, Dues- This was the dues for the Massachusetts Federation of
Planning Boards and would come due twice during the budget year. It was the
consensus of the board that the figure of $80.00 was alright,
Account#200 - 10, Regional Expense - It was the consensus of the Board that the
$108.00 for the 16 months was alright.
Account #200 - 11, Printing - It was noted that they would have ;the plates made
up from the advertising when it came time to make the final copy of the By-laws,
so the amount of $800.00 would be plenty for the 18 months, It was noted that they
could always have the school do the final printing when it came time, but it was
noted that plates would already be made from the advertising so that the final
cost of printing should be minimal.
Account #200 - 13, Board of Survey - It was 'noted that $50;00 was put in that
account every year to establish the account because if it was ever needed it
would take a great deal of money.
Motion: To 'approve the 1973-74 proposed budget for accounts 200-3 to 200-13
for the total amount of $7,545.
(Wellington -Grant, all in favor) VOTED
The Board will discuss account #2001-I, Secreterial Expense, and Town Planner
Salary at a later time, It was noted that the total for 1973 was $5,293 and
for the first 6 months of 1974 it would be $2,252 for a total 18 month budget
of $7,545. It was the consensus of the Board that the Town Planner should sub-
mit this budget with a discussion of what each account would be used for.
IO, Clerk Grant asked Planner Latham the status of the flowmeters on the Hodges Brook
within the Cabot, Cabot and Forbes development. Planner Latham indicated that
the project has not progressed within the last few months.
11. Planner Zaffini stated that he had talked with a resident who lives in the
vicinity of the proposed Oakland Street apartments. The resident was concerned
that the project was not being developed in conformance with the plans approved
by the Board of Appeals. It was suggested that the Town Planner check with the
Building Inspectior.
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12. Planner Wellington noted that on several occasions letters are set aside to be
tidiscussed later in the meeting and in some instances they do not get around to
discussing them.
Motion: When a letter is set aside for discussion and it is not dicussed it
should be put on the agenda for the following week.
(Wellington -Grant, all in favor) VOTED
13. Planner MacFarlane pointed out to the Board that they had been out to the
gravel piton Essex Street this past summer to see the conditions and noted
that there ;had been no discussion on their findings. Clerk Grant noted that
the only action to be taken was to point the conditions out to the Building
Inspector. Town Planner Maurer informed the Board that he had informed the
Building Inspector verbally.It was the consensus of the Board to send a
letter to the Building Inspector and put in 'writing the findings of their tour
of the gravel pit and also inform him that he is supposed to submit a report
on the gravel pits to the Planning Board every year and they have not received
a report for '1972 as of yet.',
14, Town Planner Maurer informed the Board that the Capital Improvement Committee
is looking into a long range project for sewer, water and drainage. Through
the 60's there was money appropriated for the Back Bay Brook area, which now
amounts to about $55,000. The Capital improvement Committee will he recommending
that an article be put in to appropriate the money for this project. it was
noted by Chairman Mendes that there shouldbe state 'money available for this pro-
ject under Chapter 91. Town Planner Maurer noted that the Capital, improvement
Committee was aware of this but had not gone into detail, :but there should be
about $100,000 available. The Capital Improvement Committee has asked Camp,
Dresses, Mckee to make a detailed report on this project, On 3:00 P.M. Wednesday,
October 16, 1972 the Selectmen, the Planning Board and the Finance Committee
have been invited on a Back Bay Brook walk to see what needs to be done. Clerk
Grant, Planner MacFarlane, Planner Latham and Town Planner Maurer plan to attend.
15. Town Planner Maurer informed the Board that towards the end of the week the
Capital Improvement Committee will be sending out a 'summary of the requests of
all departments. The Capital improvement Committee is going to meet on Tuesday,
October 31, 1972 to go over the draft of this summary,
16.' Town Planner Maurer informed the Board that Carl Nelson had been to see him
andrequestedthat he visit his site for Capt. John Williams Estates on Jewell
Street. There was an item in the Planning Board's motion to request test holes
on an average distance of 200 feet apart. These test holes were done in the
presents of Town Planner Maurer, who reported as follows The property is down
to grade so the existing side lines for his road dei not mean very much, A test
hole was dug at station 5 plus 0 on Nelson Drive to a depth of 13 feet and they
are digging poor gravel. Then about 200 feet from that they have excavated all '
of the gravel. Then about 250 feet down further they are also down to what Mr.
Nelson stated is the approximate finished grade of the road. At the intersection
of Nelson Drive and Sally Way they dug a test hole 8 feet deep. The digging was
hard but they didn't have any problems. As they pointed out on the Plan, the
first portion of Sally Way is fill, then they get to a point where it is down
to existing grade. Town Planner Maurer advised the Board that Mr. Nelson wants
to know if that will suffice for the Planning Boards requirements. It was noted
that Mr. Nelson had dug the holes in the presents .of Town Planner Maurer and at
approximately 200 foot intervals. Town Planner Maurer noted that there was no
way of determining the side lines of the roads because they have removed so much
gravel, but he felt there would be no problem putting a road in and the required s
utilities.
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Motion: That the inspection made by the Town Planner suffice the renuirp.ments
of the Planning Board in regards to borings being taken along the
proposed center line of the roadways at a minimum distance of 200
feet apart beginning at station 0 plus 0 on Williams Street.
(Wellington-Zaffini, all in favor) VOTED
Town Planner Maurer noted that Mr. Nelson is still working on the other points
on the plan as far as the casement.
17.
Town Planner Maurer informed the Board that Michael Murphy from Cabot, Cabot
and Forbes called to inform him that the pumps on the proposed lift station
are alternating as requested by the Board last week.
18.
Town Planner Maurer brought it to the Board's attention that Walter Millette,
President of Waldor Realty, sent a letter requesting the release of the Benjamin
Franklin Savings Bank Book 1/43049 in the amount of $10,500 for the sanitary sewer
and storm drain on Leonard Street. Town Planner Maurer informed the Board that
this has' beeninstal led for two weeks now and everything was completed in conformance
with the Subdivision Rules and Regulations.
Motion: To release the Benjamin Franklin Savings Bank Book //43049 in the amount
of $10,500 for the sanitary sewer and storm drain on Leonard Street.
(Wellington -Grant, all in favor) VOTED
19.
Town Planner Maurer informed the Board that the house on the right when you drive
into Pine Needle Park is too close to the banking. According to the owner, Mr.
Millette promised to put a retaining wall up but now Mr. Millette denies it.
Town Planner Maurer feels that now that the sidewalk is in he will need a retain-
ing wall, but only in a portion of the area. Town Planner Maurer advised the
Board not to release any more bank books for Pine Needle Park until this was
corrected. It was the consensus of the Board to inform Mr. Millette that he
will have to construct the retaining wall prior to the release of the Bond.
20.
Planner Wellington then noted that something would have to be done about the
utility poles as the are located half way in the sidewalk and the guide wire
makes the sidewalks impassible on Lawnsdale Rand in Magna Vista.
21.
The Board discussed the Selectmen's letter for the renaming of Elm Street and
School Street, Chairman Mendes felt that School Street should run from West
Street all the way through to the Norton line. It waspointedout that this
solution would effect a lot of homes as far as renaming and renumbering of the
street is concerned. An alternative was presented to pVopos&',that School Street
would run to the intersection of the new, section of School Street and Elm Street
would run from that point to the Norton Line. The old section of School and
Elm Street would be renamed. It was pointed out that 'this alternative would affect
the fewest number of homes. The Board decided to have Town Planner Maurer draw
sketches for the proposed School Street and Elm Street renaming.
22.
Town Planner Maurer noted the problem of putting signs in the business district
as there are presently no by-laws governing them. He suggested the possibility
of the Selectmen adopting a sign by-law or regulation in advance of the Tow
Meeting adopting a sign by-law, He was advised that this could not be done
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because any by-law has to be adopted by Town Meeting action.
23. The Board reviewed Town Counsel's letter concerning the Earth Removal By-law and
the Cluster development. Chairman Mendes suggested that the Board get an
additional opinion of the Town Counsel regarding the maintenance bond in the
Cluster Development.
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24. The Board reviewed the proposed zoning by-law with reference to the Multiple
r Family Complexes and noted ,the following changes:
1) The title of the section should read "J. Multiple Dwelling Complexes.',
2) J. 9 2. , should 'read m 'The duly submitted application for said special permit
shall be comprised of the following:
"b. A survey and engineering plan, prepared by a Registered Professional
'Civil Engineer and Registered profession Land Surveyor, drawn at a
horizontal scale of I" - 40' and three (3) copies thereof. Said
plan shall include, but not be limited to the following:"
114) Surface water drainage system"
A site plan designed by a Registered Architect or Registered Land-
seape Architect properly drawn and three (3) copies thereof..."
"e. A certification of the Mansfield Board of Selectmen stating that
the complex may connected, to the Town Sanitary sewer system,or
from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Mansfield
Department of Public Health approving proposed tan -site -disposal
system... If
3) J. A 3., should read d "Technical Requirements for Multiple Dwelling Compiexes
are as follows:"
"b. Maximum :Floor Area Ratio o.4ou
Ilk. Water installation shall conform to the requirements of the
Mansfield Water and Fire Departments."
n. Delete the last sentence in the :paragraph and substitute the following:
"Double rows of parking spaces shall be divided by a planted strip
of at least three (3) feet in width."
o. To be referred to Town Counsel for clarification.
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"p. All areas other than walkways, parking areas, access roads and paths,
areas used for court games, buildings, utility areas or storage areas
shall have appropriate landscaping of grass,, shrubbery, trees, flowers
or suitable ground cover indigenous to the area. Adjacent to „and
for the length of each exterior wall of each principal building, there
shall be at least three .(3) foot wide area of landscaping, except
where there are building entrances. Adjacent to, and for the length
of each lot line, there shall be a thirty (30) foot wide area of
landscaping, except where there are driveway entrances. All such
landscaping shall be Indicated on the required site plan."
s. Add the following sentence: "Collection points for disposal of
garbage and trash shall be provided as follows: one (1) for each
building or twelve (12) dwelling. units, which ever is less. All
garbage and trash collection points shall be located in the rear of
the building,"
The Board agreed that a special procedure section should be drafted similar to
those of Gravel Removal and Cluster Development.
25. M ^ting .d_iour�nId 11,00 P.M.
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