HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
September 14, 2000
Members Present: Philip Lindquist, Chairman
David Harris - Vice Chairman
Gerard LeBlanc - Clerk
Joan DiLillo - Member
Gordon Coyle - Member
Others Present: Noreen O’Toole, Town Planner
Barbara Ferguson, Administrative Assistant
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole reported that the next meeting of the Master Plan Committee is scheduled for September 18, 2000. She noted that she and Chairman Philip Lindquist attended a recent meeting of the Board of Selectmen to explain why an article has been proposed for the warrant for the October 2, 2000 Special Town Meeting requesting $35,000 to complete the plan. She said that the vote to support the article was 4-0-1 with Selectmen Chairman Daniel Webster abstaining.
Hanson Trails Committee
Ms. O’Toole said the next meeting of the Hanson Trails Committee is September 19, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. The Committee will meet with the Hanson Recreation Commission at 7:30 p.m. on September 21, 2000 at Camp Kiwanee.
OCPC Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole reported the next meeting of the Old Colony Planning Council Transportation Committee is September 21, 2000.
Vision 2020
Ms. O’Toole said the next meeting will be held on September 20, 2000, but she will be unable to attend.
Town Planner
Goals and Objectives
Ms. O’Toole reviewed with the Board the progress she has been making on her goals and objectives.
To protect and safeguard the Town’s interest through representation with outside agencies (i.e., Regional Planning Agencies, State Agencies, Federal Agencies, etc.)
Ms. O’Toole said she has been working with OCPC, SRPEDD, MAPC, Vision 2020, the state Department of Environmental Management, FEMA, and the Federal Department of Agriculture.
To update and research proposed zoning bylaws for the Town with the Zoning Bylaw Committee.
Ms. O’Toole noted that a lot has been accomplished over the past two years. She said that she is planning to review the Zoning Bylaws on her own in the near future to correct some errors.
To facilitate and coordinate meetings for the Hanson Trails Committee to create a greenway through the Town with the Bay Circuit Program.
Ms. O’Toole said that the program is coming together, and she is hopeful the committee will be able to get some money for the project.
To investigate all possible funding mechanisms through grant programs that would assist town projects to ease financial constraints.
Ms. O’Toole said that she follows through on this goal almost on a daily basis
To work with Town Departments and meet with department heads to provide professional expertise regarding proposals concerning their individual departments.
Ms. O’Toole said that working with department heads is probably the biggest part of her job.
To continue to work with the Department of Environmental Management to update the Open Space Plan.
Ms. O’Toole said that she is working with DEM on the Open Space Plan.
III. APPOINTMENTS
Public Hearing @ 8 p.m.
Zoning Articles for October 2, 2000 Special Town Meeting
(Separate Minutes)
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Meeting of August 9, 2000
Motion to Accept the Minutes of August 9, 2000: Joan DiLillo
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 3-0-2 (Gordon Coyle & David Harris Abstaining)
Meeting of August 23, 2000
Motion to Accept the Minutes of August 23, 2000: David Harris
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 3-0-2 (Joan DiLillo & Gordon Coyle Abstaining)
V. NEW BUSINESS
Warrant for October 2, 2000 Special Town Meeting
The Board discussed Article 22 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant, proposed by the Bylaw Committee, which would delete Adequate Access from the General Bylaws. Ms. O’Toole said that she had been advised that the Board of Selectmen is unsure whether to support the article. The members agreed that Adequate Access is better addressed in the General Bylaws than it would be in the Zoning Bylaws and asked Mr.O’Toole to notify the Board of Selectmen of their position on the issue.
Motion Not To Endorse Article 22 on the October 2, 2000 Special Town Meeting Warrant: David Harris
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
VI. ZONING BOARD HEARINGS
Albert E. Wood for a variance to run utilities through a 50-ft easement rather than where the lot is accessed and has its frontages, 261 Franklin Street, Map 045, Lot 0007.
COMMENT: Does not meet zoning requirements.
Michael Vazza, dba B.V. Hanson, Inc., Bernard Munro, agent, for site plan approval and a special permit to allow the construction of four (4) one-bedroom apartments, 1482 Main Street, Map 44, Lot 7A.
COMMENT: No Comment.
John B. Reilly, Esq., Atty. for Hanson Medical Building Corp., for a variance from the requirements that the width of all lots shall at least meet the minimum frontage for a depth of 100 feet for property located at 692 Main St., Map 033, Lot 0005-01.
COMMENT: Inadequate information to render a decision.
Bruce Fredrickson for a variance from front setback requirements to allow the construction of a 16 ft. x 20 ft. family room, 21 Brook Street, Map 098, Lot 0001.
COMMENT: No Comment
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 4-0 (David Harris Absent)
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