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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 06/29/1970PLANNING BOARD MINUTES June 29, 1970. The Mansfield Planning Board met at the Mansfield. Town Hall on Monday, June 29, 1970. Present: Chairman Mendes, Clerk Latham and Planners wellington, Nelson, MacFarlane, and Cinelli. Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM. Minutes were read from the meetings of June 1$ and June 22. Motion by Planner Latham, seconded by Planner Nelson to accept the minutes as read, all in favor„ Attorney Ernest white met with the Board to discuss an application from Christy Vose for apartments on the second floor which was denied by the Board of Appeals. He told the Board that he felt the Board of Appeals had misconstrued the information as they said. there was no hardship and there was inadequate parking. Attorney White told the Board there is adequate parking and as to the question of hardship, this is an existing three story block in the center of Town that has to be used for something. It can't be used for storage or manufacturing. For all practicalities can- not be used unless for apartments, and there are existing apartments now. He told the Board he would like them to give them the opportunity to go back to the Board of Appeals and present it in a favorable way so that possibly they will. change their minds. Unless there is some income coming in it cannot be properly maintained and will. be an eyesore to the community. Planner Nelson advised him the Board. can only approve it if they give some new evidence. Attorney White told him he has indicated parking space behind the store providing it is reserved for apartments. And there is a public parking lot close to his property. The Board asked him if there had ever been a plan drawn on the land. Attorney White said. not to his knowledge but they will have one if there is a re -hearing. Chairman Mendes advised him that the Board should have a lay -out of the parking area and that they would get copies of the transcript of the hearing from the Board of Appeals and go over it from that stand point. Attorney White and Mr. Arthur Stivelletta met with the Board to discuss his proposed subd.ividion for Oakland and Swett Streets. Discussion was held. on lay -out, roads, drainage, size of water mains and entrance and exits. Mr. Joseph Stivell_etta met with the Board to discuss his proposed subdivision for land off Stearns Avenue. Board advised him that the Town Manager had requested another catch basin and he will get in touch with Supt. Ferrier of the Light Department to discuss underground cables. Mr. Alan Willis met with the Board and asked that they sign his gravel plan for off Willow Street, as al.l. necessary changes had been made. Motion by Planner Cinelli, seconded by Planner Nelson to sign the plan, all in favor. Y 1 Planning Board Minutes Page two June 29, 1970 Mr. William Chandler from Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District and Mr. Wayne Torkington from the Department of Community Affairs met with the Board. They discussed Scope of Services for the Town Planner and also the Advisory Committee required to receive 701. Funding. They will meet with the Board on July 13 to discuss Goals and Objectives. Letter will be sent to the Board of Appeals advising them that'ihe Board signed the Willis Gravel. Plan and to enclose with the letter a list of recommendations. Letter Letter wi.l.l_ be sent to Mr. D'Annolfo advising that the Board cannot approve the extension of Darby Drive because of the dead end street being longer than 500 feet. Also inviting him to meet with the Board to discuss drainage. Motion by Planner Nelson, seconded by Planner Latham to sign the Warrant in the amount of ;80.04, all in favor. Motion by Planner Nelson, seconded by Planner Cinelli to sign a plan for land on Mill. Street in Mansfield and Faston for 52 lots, owned by Carl Kane, al -1 in favor with the attached notation: Lot 47 is non- conforming to the Mansfield Zoning By-law. Motion by Planner Wellington, seconded by Planner MacFarlane to adjourn, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 1.1_:4.5 PM.