HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
JANUARY 31, 2001
Members Present: Chairman Philip Lindquist
Vice Chairman David Harris
Gerard LeBlanc, Clerk
Gordon Coyle, Member
Members Absent: Joan DiLillo, Member
Others Present: Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson
I. CALL TO ORDER - 7:31 p.m. - Vice Chairman David Harris
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Meeting of January 17, 2001
Motion to Accept the Minutes of the Meeting of Jan. 17, 2001: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 3-0
Sydney Estates Public Hearing of January 17, 2001
Motion to Accept the Minutes of the Sydney Estates Public Hearing of Jan. 17, 2001: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 3-0
III. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson said that the next meeting of the Master Plan Committee was scheduled for February 5 with Carol Thomas of Thomas Planning Services to discuss the Open Space and Economic Development components of the new Master Plan.
Hanson Trails Committee
No meetings of the Hanson Trails Committee have been scheduled, Mrs. Ferguson said.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson said that the next meeting of the Zoning Bylaw Committee is scheduled for February 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall for further review of three possible zoning bylaw amendments.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
Letter from Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis
61A Land, Robinson Street
Following a review of a January 29, 2001 memorandum from Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis regarding a release from Chapter 61A of approximately 11,120 square feet of land owned by Jon Ridder on Robinson Street to allow an exchange of land with the American Legion for a septic system upgrade, Board members agreed they had no problem with the release. A letter will be sent by the Planning Board office to Mr. Davis.
Letter from former Acting Building Commissioner Allan Fraser
Birch Street
The Board reviewed an October 17, 2000 letter from former Acting Building Inspector Allan Fraser to Brendan Bizier advising him that all he would need is a building permit and other documents such as septic permits to build on a lot on Birch Street. The Board also reviewed a copy of its September 20, 2000 minutes. Mr. Bizier and his engineer Al Vautrinot of Plympton appeared before the Board in regard to an adequate access determination on that date and were told the Board would need a survey plan of the area showing what trees would need to be cut to place the existing road within the layout and also the location of hydrants. At the conclusion of that meeting, Mr. Vautrinot said he would notify Town Planner Noreen O’Toole when the stakes were in
place so that she could do a site visit. The Board said that a letter and a copy of the September 20, 2000 minutes should be sent to current Building Inspector Michael Kennedy advising him of the authority to determine adequate access given to the Board, both by state statute and the town’s general bylaws, prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Letter to Board members from Town Clerk
Proposed Response from Chairman
The Board reviewed a letter from Town Clerk Sandra Harris requesting written confirmation from the Planning Board of its official policy relating to the submittal of plans. At the conclusion of the discussion, Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson was asked to send a letter to Mrs. Harris advising her that the procedure followed by the Board is in accordance with Sections 81P and 81T of Chapter 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Individual Bills from American Planning Association
Board members said they had been receiving individual bills from the American Planning Association and Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson said that she would call and have a group bill sent to the office.
Discussion on Upgrade Request for Administrative Assistant
The Board read a letter from Chairman Philip Lindquist requesting an upgrade of the position of Administrative Assistant to the Planning Board from a Grade 6 to a Grade 7. The letter was written in response to a letter from Barbara Ferguson, steward of the Hanson Clerical Union, to all department heads advising that any requests for upgrades or additional hours should be sent to the Board of Selectmen before negotiations on a new contract commence.
At the suggestion of Vice Chairman David Harris, the Board decided to also add an associate’s degree to the educational requirements in the job description for the administrative’s assistant position.
Motion to send a letter to the Board of Selectmen seeking an upgrade in the position of Administrative Assistant to the Planning Board from a Grade 6 to a Grade 7: Gordon Coyle
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 4-0
Request for Time Extension for Decision
Rye Hill Estates
The Board reviewed a request from John W. Delano of John W. Delano and Associates, Inc., on behalf of his client, for an extension in time for Planning Board action on the Rye Hill Estates subdivision to March 7, 2001. Board members agreed to an extension but requested that Mr. Delano be advised that he should be prepared to seek a second extension as it is not anticipated that a decision will be made by March 7.
Motion to approve an extension in time for action on the Rye Hill Estate subdivision to March 7, 2001 as requested by John W. Delano and Associates, Inc.: David Harris
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 4-0
Request for Letter to Board of Assessors
Lots 84B & 53B, Charles Street
Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson advised the Board of a verbal request from Donald Ellis that a letter be sent to the Assessors advising them that there was no access to Lots 84B and 53B on Charles Street on January 1, 2001 so that the owners can request an abatement on their real estate taxes as no building permits can be issued until conditions for adequate access are established. Mr. Ellis and the Planning Board are currently awaiting a resolution by the Board of Selectmen of the issue of access for Charles Street residents over a parcel that is owned by the town.
Motion to send a letter to the Board of Selectmen: David Harris
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 4-0
V. ZONING BOARD HEARINGS
Application of Bernard Munro, Agent for St. Joseph Church, for a variance/special permit and site plan approval for an addition to the pre-existing, non-conforming church on Maquan Street.
COMMENTS:
Would like to see a drainage analysis and be advised of what boring logs indicate for soil conditions. Concerned with subsurface flow.
Recommend screening for abutters to the rear and side.
Would like to see a lighting analysis.
Consideration should be given to requiring a crosswalk to the Sullivan Funeral Home parking lot.
Should require right turn only sign.
Should ask for a sidewalk in the front of the church.
Application of Voicestream/Omnipoint Holdings, Inc. for site plan approval and a special permit to allow the construction of a personal wireless service facility to include antennas on a monopole with associated equipment at 97 Hawks Avenue
COMMENT:
Should make sure the proposed facility does not interfere with the flight path for Cranland Airport.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Review of Plans for Audubon Estates
Chairman Philip Lindquist said that Massachusetts Electric should be notified of the Audubon Estates subdivision plans. He said that he also wants a 10 foot wide path to the conservation land to the rear. The Board expressed a desire for a crosswalk to Gorwin Drive, a stop sign at the entrance and a dead end street sign. David Harris also expressed interest in a warning sign on Brook Street. The Board stated a preference for receipt of plan revisions and its engineer’s comments on the revisions enough in advance for members to review them prior to continued hearings.
Review of Plans for 1248 & 1258 Whitman Street
David Harris noted the problem with the radius at the intersection of the proposed new roadway with Whitman Street for which a waiver was requested at the first hearing session. Mr. The Board said it would need to see a deed with an easement regarding the rounding before the waiver can be considered. Member Gerard LeBlanc said that he thought the road should be pulled back. He asked if the plan requested depicting a wider contour area has been received and was advised it had not. The Board again expressed its concern with the time frame in which revised plans are being submitted for review both by the Board and its engineer for continued hearings. Chairman Philip Lindquist said that the Board should enact a regulation requiring that revised plans be submitted
at least one week before a continued hearing or the hearing will not be held.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn: David Harris
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 4-0
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