HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 08/16/1971MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA
August 16, 1971
1. Call to Order (7:30)
2. Clerks Report
1. Minutes from meeting of August 9, 1971
2. Correspondence
3. Warrant
4. Visitors Agenda
1. 8:00 PM - Alfred Turinese and Conley Egan re Brookside Estates
2. 8:30 PM - Mr. Ferrier - Municipal Light Dept,
3. 9:00 PM - Ralph Maloon re New Mansfield Estates.
5. Old Business
1. Review Status of Plans
2. Comprehensive Planning Program
6. New Business
Around the Table
7. Adjournment (10:00 PM)
MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES
August 16, 1971
The Mansfield Planning Board met at the Town Office Building on Monday,
August 16, 1971.
Present: Chairman Wellington, Clerk Latham, Town Planner Maurer
Planners: Nelson, Mendes, MacFarlane
1. Meeting called to order 1:40 PM
2. Motion: To accept the minutes of the previous meeting as written
(Latham -Mendes, all in favor)
3. The following letters were read:
From Leon C. Grant, Building Inspector to Doran Realty Trust revoking
building permit on Card plant.
From Town Planner Maurer to Earl P. Zecher, Chairman, Board of Selectmen
requesting that the Board appoint one of its members to the Citizen's
Advisory Committee.
From Town Planner Maurer to James T. Grady, Town Counsel, requesting he
review Planning Program contracts and give legal opinion.
From Department of Natural Resources to Waldor Realty Corp, concerning
additional information needed for processing application.
From Mrs. Margot Jellinek to Board of Selectmen concerning Maple Park,
From Town Planner Maurer to Weldor Realty, Corp. concerning expenses incurred
for Public Hearing on New Mansfield Estates.
Notice from Environmental Health Committee concerning August 18, 1971 meeting
4. Motion: To pay the warrant in the amount of $60,79 (Latham -Nelson, all in
favor)
5. Board reviewed the Form A plan for Patrick Walsh.
Motion: That we not sign the plan because lot 6 does not conform to zoning,
and the strip along the property line should be identified as a
stream, if it is one. (Mendes -Latham, Wellington, Macfarlaneii.n
favor, Carl Nelson present but not voting)
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6. 8:00 PM - Alfred Turinese and Conley Egan came before the Board to discuss
their subdivision entitled Brookside Estates. The Board was informed that
a representative from the Department of Natural Resources looked over the
site and he felt that the construction of the lot would not alter any wet
lands. The question was that if the drain pipe came out into the wet land
they would have to file under Hatch Act. The representative suggested it
come to a headwall and filter down through the wet area. A letter is forth-
coming from the Department to this effect. The plan will be returned next
week showing the drainpipe extended beyond the last lot on both Brookside
Road and Gale Lane.
7. 8:30 PM - Mt. Leslie Ferrier of the Municipal Light Dept. met with the
Board to discuss the placement of utility poles within the Wayside Estates
Subdivision. He presented alternative plans to the Board.
Motion: To amend the cross section for Wayside Estates to set the light
poles no more than 7z feet from the property line, and any poles
that have already been set be moved back and that on any curves
or corners the poles be moved to some position out of the line
of site. (Mendes -Latham, all in favor)
Motion: To set up a meeting with Mr. Ferrier to discuss the installation of
electricity in future subdivisions. (Mendes -MacFarlane, all in
favor)
8. 9:15 PM - Ralph Maloon came before the Board to discuss subdivision New
Mansfield Estates. He noted that he put the lip in the road that was
requested but neglected to change the lot line of lot 6 on the other two
plans. It was noted that the Board of Health was in favor of this plan
provided it is connected to the sewer, Town Planner Maurer noted that
some type of restriction should be put on the plan stating where the
water can come from going into that sink hole. A note should be put on the
plan concerning the removal of loam and gravel, all lots will have to tie
into the sewer system, locate the utility poles and also thehydrant, show
in the typical cross section light, gas, telephone, man holes. It was
noted that the name of the street would have to be changed.
9. Attorney i;Ernest White, Jr. came before the Board representing Carl Nelson's
subdivision '(Planner Nelson excused himself from the table and did not
participate ;in any discussion). Mr. White referred to the Board's letter
to Mr. Nelson noting requirements. Concerning requirement number 3 he feels
this is not within the authority of the Board and has not complied with
number 4 either because the apartment complex is not definite and would have
no significance. Town Planner Maurer advised that it was within the Board's
authority to require an easement. In view of the opinion we received from
Town Counsel, this is not a legally constructed Form A Plan. This is a
subdivision, It was noted that lot A does not have proper frontage.
Motion: To declare this a subdivision based upon the fact that Lot
A does not conform and that the plan shows two proposed street
( entrances which are apparently for development of Lot A plan as
presently constituted. (Mendes- no action taken)
Mr. White informed the Board that he was withdrawing the application for the
present and would make changes on it and refile the plan.
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10. A representative of Landmark Engineering came before the Board representing
a subdivision plan entitled Highland Estates. He was informed that the
plan would have to be re -submitted with required changes made.
11. The Board reviewed the Form A Plan of Joseph Todesco on Webb Place.
Motion: That the plan be rejected based on the fact that we are creating
at least two infractions of zoning and that he will have to go
before the Board of Appeals and that the Town Clerk be so notified.
(Mendes -Latham, all in favor)
12. Board reviewed Form A Plan of Carl Nelson on Jewell Street (Planner Nelson
removed himself from the table and did not participate in any discussion.)
Motion: To sign the plan for Carl Nelson (Mendes -Latham, all in favor)
13. Town Planner Maurer advised the Board of a meeting of the Citizen's Advisory
Committee on Thursday evening to discuss the Comprehensive Planning Program.
Mrs. Thomas will be at the meeting.
14. Motion: That we authorize the Chairman to sign the "701" contracts provided
that they are approved by the Town Counsel (Mendes -Latham, all in
favor)
15. Discussion was held on figuring frontage on a corner lot.
16. Planner Mendes told the Board about the Department of Public Works meeting
held a few weeks ago concerning Environmental Impact of Limited Access High-
ways.
17. Planner MacFarlane raised the question of the installation of the drain pipe
at Magna Vista.
Motion: That the Town Planner take whatever action is necessary to get the
job done. (MacFarlane -Mendes, all in favor)
Planner MacFarlane informed the Board about complaints directed to him
concerning the Fernandes market and wondered if anything could be done to
stop them from building there. He was informed that there was nothing
that could be done, since the property has been properly rezoned at the
1971 Town Meeting.
18. Clerk Latham noted that a time should be set for a meeting with Mr. Ferrier.
September 23 was agreed upon. It was also felt that the Chairman of the
Board of Light Commissioners and/or the Town Manager should attend the meeting.
19. Chairman Wellington informed the Board of a request from the Airport
Commission to show on their plan any proposed or existing subdivision in the
way of their proposed extension of runways. He also informed the Board
that the Commission would like to meet with them.
20. It was agreed that the Town Manager should be asked what he is going to do
about the broken control box at Maple Park.
21. Motion: To adjourn (Mendes -MacFarlane, all in favor) 12:20 PM