HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 08/30/1971MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA
August 30, 1971
1. Call to order (7:30)
2. Clerks Report
1. Minutes from meeting of August 23, 1971
2. Correspondence
3. Warrant
4. Visitors
1. 8:00 PM - Douglas King - Canoe River Acres
2. 8:30 PM - Antonino Caponigro - Town Hall Building Committee
5. Old Business
1. Review Status of Plans
2. Zoning By -Law
3. CBD Circulation Plan
4. Hatch Act Application - Hodges Brook
6. New Business
Around the Table
7. Adjournment (10:00 PM)
MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES
August 30, 1971
The Mansfield Planning Board met at the Town Office Building on Monday,
August 30, 1971.
Present: Town Planner Maurer, Planners Mendes, Grant, Chavaree and MacFarlane
1. Motion: To appoint Planner Mendes Chairman pro tem
(Chavaree-Grant, all in favor)
2. Motion: To accept the minutes as amended
(Number 7 must show four in favor)
(Chava ree-MacFar lane, all in favor)
3. Letters were read from the following:
From Town Planner Maurer to Mr. Alfred Turinese concerning installation of
drainage pipes in Brookside Estate Subdivision.
From Walter 1. Main, Chairman, Mansfield Board of Selectmen to Mr. Alfred
Turinese concerning endorsement of installation of drainage pipes.
From Town Counsel James Grady to Board of Selectmen concerning posting of
notice for all meetings.
From residents of Oakland Street and adjacent streets to Board of Selectmen
concerning apartments in that area.
4. Motion: To pay the warrant in the amount of $70.65 (Grant-Chavaree, all in
favor)
5. Mr. Douglas Trees of Earl Flansburgh Associates, architects for the Town Hall
and ;Police Station met with the Board to discuss ,the status of the project.
Discussion was held on the Planning Board requirements within the new Town
Hall. It was indicated that the Town Planner will have an office in conjunction
with an area Set aside for the proposed Department of Public Works. A central
file facility for Town records will also be provided. Meeting space will be
provided in a room with a total capacity of 100, which can be divided into
four small meeting rooms, it was explained that there is a possibility of
receiving funding for the Civil Defense and Police Facilities. Also discussed
were alternative site locations including the existing site, land adjacent to
Memorial Park, the Paine School and land along Route 140. It was the
general consensus of the Pl:anfiling Board members at the meeting, that if all
obstacles could be overcome the new Town Hall should be located on the
existing site.
6. 9:00 PM - Mr. Douglas King and his engineer Robert Booth came before the
Board with his subdivision plan for Canoe River Acres on Ware Street.
Mr. Booth noted that the existing 15" drain comes across Ware Street and
disipates across the land. They propose to divert the brook along the
rear property line and leave it open. It was noted that the gas pipe running
under several of the lots would have to be lowered or moved. Mr. Booth
noted Hatch Act approval would be required when they started to fill near
the river. It was noted that in some areas at least five feet of fill would
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be required. it was also suggested that Pine Paddle Lane might be changed to
Paddle Lane. Town Planner Maurer noted that there may be problems with the
septic systems and that the State Sanitary Code has certain requirements for
filled land, it was decided that this plan would be on the agenda for the
next meeting for discussion and that the Board would advise the applicant
after that meeting.
7. Board reviewed the Form A Plan for Patrick Walsh on Ware Street. It was noted
that the plan now conforms to all points made.
Motion: To sign the plan for Patrick Walsh (Grant-Chavaree, all in favor)
G. The Board discussed the plan of Weldor Realty on South Main Street. It was
noted that the plan had not been signed by the Board of Health and will be
held until it is.
g. The Board reviewed a plan of land for Joao and Carmelia Pereira on Franklin
Street. It wasno.ted that the plan would have to show the Vankoert property
as an abutter on the street.
10. The Board reviewed a preliminary subdivision plan for land on Gilbert Street
for E. Paul Zecher (Planner Chavaree left the room and did not participate in
any discussion). Town Planner Maurer advised the Board that under subdivision
Rules and Regulations it is not a complete plan. It was suggested that a
letter be written to the applicant informing him that it is not a complete
plan and that the Board will not consider making a tentative approval until
it is.
11. The Board reviewed proposals made by Mrs. Thomas on the Zoning By Laws.
Planner Mendes made the following comments: page 1 section 1 General,
Corner lots extremely necessary. Home occupation does not agree with
definition in a latter section. Section 3 Use Regulations A - Residence A
doesn't permit either gravel or trailers. Eliminate motels from Residence A.
He would like to get a legal opinion from Town Counsel Grady concerning
=ex6mptiion or not by the Town from its own Zoning Regulations.
An article will appear in Thursday's Mansfield News concerning the meeting
of September 9th. Town Planner Maurer advised that it might be advisable
for the Board to get together with Town Counsel for discussion of the by-
laws.
12. The Board discussed the Central Business District Circulation Plan. The
following modifications were noted in a letter to Town Manager Camp:
That the direction of traffic flow on Cottage Street between Old
Colony Way and North Main Street be reversed.
2. That an island be designed at the intersection of Old Colony Way and
North Main Street in order to allow traffic to turn northerly from
Old Colony Way onto North Main Street.
3. That a revised plan be prepared showing the location of all existing off
street parking facilities.
4. That on the final plan the area for on street parking facilities also
be noted.
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5. That if this circulation plan is initiated, steps be taken to insure
that Old Colony Way is not made a public way until the six month probation
period has expired. This will prevent any unnecessary development from
encroaching on the right-of-way.
6. That if this circulation plan is accepted after the probation period
That Old Colony Way be constructed in conformance with the specifications
of the Mansfield Subdivision Rules and Regulations including pavement,
storm drainage, water mains, curbing and side walks.
7. That Camp, Dresser and McKee be retained to review the proposal to
run the main drain line for the Back Bay Brook down the railroad
right-of-way and that they coidutt a feasibility study for this work
in relationship with their overall'drainage plan for the Town of
Mansfield.
Motion: To write a letter atidorsung the,=concept w1thfthet6bove stated
modifications. (Grant -MacFarlane, all in favor)
13. The Board reviewed the Hatch Act Application for relocation of Hodges Brook.
The plan was submitted to the Department of Natural Resources for its
approval. The work will be done as a Town Project. Town Planner Maurer
advised the Board of his concern for the Town's liability in this project
and damage that might result down stream from this alteration. He felt
that the Department of Natural Resources did not understand all the implications
of the water down stream.
Motion: Write a letter to the Selectmen with copy to Department of Natural
Resources expressing the Planning Board's concern of the impact
of the water on the south side of School Street and suggest that
this problem be studied In detail by ,the Department of Natural
Resources. (Chavaree-MacFarlane, all in favor)
Motion: Request an opinion of Town Counsel with regard to liability of the Town
if any land damage occurs down stream. (Chavaree-MacFarlane, all
in favor)
14. Town Planner Maurer advised theirBoard that Robert Webb of the Mansfield
Natural Resources Trust is working out an arrangement with the Rhode Island
School of Design to do a study of the Great Woods area including ecology
of Great Woods area including ecology of Great Woods, potential for future
development, recreation, commercial, residential and industrial potentials.
The Trust has asked that the Town departments cooperate with this study.
Planner Mendes requested that Town Planner Maurer inquire about the
Ecological Impact Study that has been made by the Department of Public Works
and request copies.
15. It was decided that the pay voucher for the Board's secretary for the week
of September 7 be signed by Chairman Wellington and be approved at the
next meeting.
1;. Motion: To adjourn (Grant-Chavaree, all in favor) 11:45 PM