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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 08/09/1971MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD AGENDA August 9, 1971 1. Call to order (7:30) 2. Clerks Report 1. Minutes from meeting of August 2, 1971 2. Correspondence 3. Warrant 4. Visitors Agenda 1. 8:00 PM - Leslie Ferrier - Municiple Light Dept. 2. 8:30 PM - Paul Dalton and Michael Murphy - Cabot, Cabot & Forbes 3. 9:00 PM - Walter Millette - Waldor Realty Corp. 5. Old Business ,, r= 1. Review Status of Plans 2. Micro -Film Reader 3. Comprehensive Planning Program 6. New Business Around the Table 7. Adjournment .(10:30, PM) MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD MINUTES August 9, 1971 The Mansfield Planning Board met at the Town Office Building on Monday, August 9, 1971. Present: Chairman Wellington, Clerk Latham, Town Planner Maurer Planners: Chavaree, Grant, MacFarlane 1. Meeting called to order 7:40 PM 2. Motion: To accept the minutes of the previous meeting with amendments (Latham -MacFarlane, all in favor) 3. The following letters were read: From Town Counsel James Grady to Town Planner Maurer concerning the problem of conflict of interest of members of ;the Board. From Town Planner Maurer to Mr. Leslie Ferrier, Light Dept, concerning installation of utility poles in the Wayside Estates Subdivision. From Town Planner Maurer to Mr. Robert Rizzo concerning the installation of utility poles in his -Wayside Estates subdivision. From Mrs. Margot Jellinek to the Board of Appeals concerning application of Mr. Rezza for a gravel removal permit. From Town Manager Camp to Leslie Ferrier concerning installation of utility poles. From Town Planner Maurer to Waldor Realty Corp, concerning rejection of subdivision plan for New Mansfield Estates located on South Main Street. From Town Planner Maurer to Mr. Guido Scarpellini concerning rejection of his preliminary subdivision plan. From Town Planner Maurer to Mr. Wayne Torkington, Department of Community Affairs concerning wording of Element 11, Section F Development Policy. Copy of a letter from Mrs. Thomas to John Young, Department of Community Affairs concerning agreements to be signed by the planning Board for Phase 11. 4. Motion: To pay the warrant in the amount of $103.94 (Latham -MacFarlane, all in favor) - 2 - 5. 8:00 PM - Mr. Leslie Ferrier, Superintendent, Mansfield Municipal Light Department met with the Board to discuss the placement of utility poles in the Wayside Estates Subdivision. (At this point Planner Grant excused himself from the table and did not participate in any discussion) Mr. Ferrier stated that the problem is one of a long reach for the street light and the installation of extra fixtures. The guys would be located on private property and the number of poles would be increased. He requested that the Board consider his alternative plan and make an exception and let him put the poles on the outside grass strip. Mr. Ferrier agreed to bring in two plans, one showing poles in the back strip and one in the front strip on next Monday evening for the Board's further review. 6. 8:45 PM - Paul Dalton and Michael Murphy of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes presented the Board with preliminary plans for the construction of additional roads within the Industrial Park. Discussion was held on traffic flow and the length of the dead end street. Motion: That the 800 foot dead end street with a cul-de-sac will be acceptable. (Latham -Grant, all in favor) Motion: That Cabot, Cabot & Forbes be allowed to clear the roadway for the extension of Forbes Boulevard and for the road that will connect West Street to Green Street and that the general layout o, of the roadway is approved. (Latham-Chavaree, all in favor) 7. 9:30 PM - Engineer Ralph Maloon came before the Board representing Waldor Realty Corp. and their proposed subdivision on South Main Street. He informed the Board that the small pond behind the development is a natural retention area and that W the way the water naturally flows. It is the developers intention to go in and clean up that area. The retention area appears to be only ground water. Planner Grant made the point that the developer is creating a problem for the owner of lot 4. Town Planner Maurer advised that he would like to see some type of restriction on the drainage area. Mr. Millette informed the Board that he would be willing to clean it out, fence it in and put in a covenant so that drainage will be just for that area and for none other. Town Planner Maurer stated that the Board's other objection was the shape of lot 6. Mr. Maloon agreed to revise the lot line and put a lip on the end of the street and increase the easement. He also advised the Board that they received per- mission from the State to tie into the sewer. The Board will wait for a decision from the Board of Health before taking any action. 8. The Board reviewed a plan of Joseph Todesco on Webb Place. Town Planner Maurer advised the Board that no rear line set back dimension was shown. Also that he would have to get a variance on the front lot. He suggested a note be put on the plan "endorsement of the Planning Board on this plan shall not be construed as a plan of buildable lots." It was the Board's decision to put this plan on the agenda for next week. 9. The Board reviewed the plan for Christian & Schromm for four house lots on School Street. (Planner Chavaree excused himself from the table and did not participate in any discussions) Motion: To sign the plan for Christian C Schromm (MacFarlane -Grant, all in favor) -3- 10. Board reviewed the Form A Plan of Patrick Walsh on Ware Street. The plan is being returned because dimensions were not shown on the street. Il. Town Planner Maurer advised the Board that he had spoken to Town Manager Camp concerning the Micro -film reader and that he had not done anything about it. 12. Town Planner Maurer advised the Board that he received the revised contract from the Department of Community Affairs with the wording requested. Before the Board signs the contract Town Counsel Grady should review it. Also, a letter of agreement between the Planning Board and Universal Engineering was received and should not be signed before Town Counsel has reviewed it. He also advised the Board that Mrs.Thomas wants a letter from the Board when it comes time to make their first payment authorizing them to pay a portion of that to overdue soil survey bill. He was advised to bring this up with Town Counsel. 13. Town Planner Maurer advised the Board of a meeting next Thursday evening with the Advisory Committee and Mrs. Thomas. The first three elements of the second phase will be completed. 14. Planner Chavaree requested a copy of Town Counsel's letter of August 2, 1971. Copies will be made for each Board member. 15. Town Planner Maurer advised that he would like to set up meetings with the public to review the Zoning By -Laws and make any extensive amendments. It was agreed to have the first meeting on September 9, 1971. 16. Mrs. Jellinek addressed several questions to the Town Planner concerning plans before the Board. She also requested that he look into the patched control box at Maple Park. 17. Motion: To adjourn (Chavaree-Grant, all in favor) 10:45