HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
April 4, 2001
Members Present: Philip Lindquist, Chairman
David Harris, Vice Chairman
Gerard LeBlanc, Clerk
Joan DiLillo, Member
Gordon Coyle, Member
Others Present: Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson
I. CALL TO ORDER - 7:34 p.m.
II. APPOINTMENTS
7:30 p.m., Hawthorne Street, William Hussey
Verbal Complaint from Jeffrey McLaughlin
Construction Report from Land Planning, Inc.
The Board met with William Hussey and Carol Petrocelli of 50 Hawthorne Street and Jeffrey and Sherry McLaughlin of 21 Hawthorne Street to review complaints regarding road work related to a Planning Board Determination of Adequate Access for Hill and Hawthorne Streets. Mr. Hussey’s principal complaint was the excessive water in his basement following recent storms. He said that he had three sump pumps operating continuously. He attributed the problem to the paved surface and malfunctioning drains. He said one drain was installed over the water pipe that connects to his house. Mr. McLaughlin’s chief concern was the danger of falling trees whose roots were damaged when the paved surface was installed. He said that he had already
removed one tree himself and did not think he should have to remove the others. There is a tree in the middle of the road, he said, and ruts in the traveled way. Chairman Philip Lindquist read a construction inspection report dated April 2, 2001 from Steven Wry of Land Planning, Inc. which indicated no areas of puddling, no water present in any of the six leaching catch basins, and no signs of washout at the end of the paved way during a field inspection on the morning of April 2, 2001. The report stated sand should be swept from the paved surfaces and sediment cleaned from the street and the basin. Board members agreed to visit the site and determine at their next meeting if any action is required..
7:45 p.m., Informal, Brook Street
Douglas Bailey, Robert C. Bailey Co.
The Board met with surveyor Douglas Bailey of Robert C. Bailey Co. of Pembroke
and his client Joseph Yakavonis to discuss the possible Form A subdivision of a parcel of land off Brook Street owned by Mr. Yakavonis that might be supplemented with a land swap with the owners of neighboring Audubon Estates. There is enough area for a retreat lot, but the existing lot is non-conforming with 110 feet of frontage. Mr. Bailey said that he was seeking input from the Board before he drew up a plan with new lot lines. The Board said a plan should be drawn and the issue reviewed with the Zoning Board of Appeals.
8:00 p.m., Continued Public Hearing
Rye Hill Estates
The Board met with John DeLano of John DeLano & Associates of East Bridgewater, his client, Sheila Niksa and her daughter, Deborah Brennock, for a continued public hearing on Rye Hill Estates off Whitman Street.
Mr. DeLano told the Board that he was no longer requesting a waiver from the Hanson Planning Board’s Rules and Regulations, Section Plate 1 which requires a 3.5 foot minimum cover over drain pipes. He noted that the plan also now includes the detail requested on the retaining wall and said that the crown of the road has been changed to 3/8. Mr. DeLano said that, after speaking with Water Superintendent Edward Reed, the location of the hydrant has been moved as requested by Acting Fire Chief John Bergeron. He said that the revised plan complied with all the items requested by the Board’s engineer, Michael Perrault of P.M.P. Associates, in his March 7, 2001 technical review.
Based on the detailed recommendations from Mr. Perrault on all waiver requests, the Board then took a vote on each of the three remaining waiver requests. Waiver request #1 was approved at the March 7, 2001 meeting. Mr. Perrault was not present due to illness in his family but did submit a report of his third technical review of the subdivision plan. A copy of the report dated April 4, 2001 is available for review in the Rye Hill Estates subdivision file in the Planning Board office.
Motion to Approve Waiver #2, Section 6.6, Storm Drains: David Harris
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 5-0
Motion to Approve Waiver #3, Section 7.4.44, Headwalls: David Harris
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 5-0
Motion to Approve Waiver #4, Section 6.5.3, Sideline Rounding: David Harris
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Motion to Close the Public Hearing: David Harris
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 5-0
Motion to approve the Rye Hill Estates Definitive Subdivision Plan of Land in Hanson, MA, by John W. DeLano Associates for Sheila Niksa, dated August 8, 2000, revised January 22, 2001 and March 14, 2001, with conditions as outlined in an April 4, 2001 letter from Michael Perrault of P.M.P. Associates: David Harris
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 5-0
8:30 p.m., Continued Public Hearing
Sydney Estates
Requests for Continuation & Extension
Chairman Lindquist read a fax transmission from Mark A. Ridder requesting an extension for the hearing for Sydney Estates until May 7, 2001 and a 60 day extension for the date of the final decision. Mrs. Ferguson told the Board the developer wanted to continue the hearing until after an April 25, 2001 meeting with Water Commissioners.
Motion to grant the hearing extension requested until May 7, 2001 at 8:30 p.m. and the 60 day extension for the date of the final decision: David Harris
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
8:35 p.m., Form A/ANR, Brook Street
John F. Burns, Jr., Hudson Park Associates
The Board met with John F. Burns, Jr. of Hudson Park Associates to review a proposed Form A/ANR for Lots 11 and 12 on Brook Street. Mr. Burns said that the Form A had been filed to allow construction to begin on those two lots before a road is constructed into the Audubon Estates subdivision. The frontage for both lots will be on Brook Street.
Motion to approve the Form A Plan of Land by Keefe Associates for Hudson Park Associates, dated March 23, 2001: Joan DiLillo
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 5-0
III. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson told the Board she had spoken to Carol Thomas of Thomas Planning Services. Copies of the three proposals before the Board of Selectmen for the redevelopment of the former Plymouth County Hospital site have been sent to her, Mrs. Ferguson said. Land Planning, Inc. is also providing zoning and street maps for the Master Plan, she said.
Hanson Trails Committee
Mrs. Ferguson said that no meetings have been scheduled for the Hanson Trails Committee.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Mrs. Ferguson said that the next meeting of the Zoning Bylaw Committee will be held on April 9, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. The committee has decided to delay submission of an over age 55 zoning bylaw until the October special town meeting, she said. The Board of Selectmen has also delayed any proposed bylaw changes for over 55 housing at the former Plymouth County Hospital site, she said.
Woodbrook Estates
Mrs. Ferguson said that she had been trying since December to get Dan Orwig to send more money for the escrow account for Woodbrook Estates. There is an outstanding bill for $825 for an inspection by Land Planning, and there is only $650 in his account. The balance in the bond account exclusive of interest is $35,000. No as-built plans have been submitted, she said. The Board said a certified letter should be sent advising him that the Board intends seizing the bond to pay unpaid bills.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Meeting of March 7, 2001
Motion to Accept the Minutes of March 7, 2001: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 5-0
Meeting of March 21, 2001
Motion to Accept the Minutes of March 21, 2001: Joan DiLillo
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 5-0
V. NEW BUSINESS
Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments
Tentatively set for May 2 @ 8:00 p.m.
Articles from Zoning Bylaw Committee & Board of Selectmen
Board members said that May 2, 2001 at 8:00 p.m. would be acceptable for a public hearing on four proposed zoning bylaw amendments for the May 7, 2001 special town meeting.
Memorandum from Conservation Commission on Cranberry Estates
The Board referred to Land Planning, its review engineer on the project, a letter from the Conservation Commission questioning the functioning of the detention basin located at the Cranberry Road subdivision.
Memorandum from Conservation Commission on Audubon Estates
The Board noted a memorandum from the Conservation Commission regarding the installation of a water main from Audubon Estates through conservation land to Old Pine Drive. John Burns, who was attending the meeting on another matter, said that the developer would be willing to discuss mitigation requested by the Commission to offset any negative temporary impacts to the property.
Proposed Zoning Amendment, Pembroke Planning Board
Determination of Adequacy of the Way
Members took home copies of a proposed Pembroke zoning amendment regarding determination of the adequacy of a way.
Memorandum from Management Assistant Meredith Scozzari
School Department Surplus Equipment
Members noted a memorandum from Management Assistant Meredith Scozzari relative to the availability of school department surplus equipment.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Memo to Tedeschi/Gray Ltd., Alden Way, Water Problem
Memo to Roy Vinton, Colonial Heights, Water Problem
Members noted memorandums sent to Tedeschi/Gray Ltd. and Roy Vinton relative to reported water problems in the Alden Way and Colonial Heights subdivisions.
VII. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING
The Board reviewed the application of V. Stephen Lincoln, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Memorial Field, for Site Plan Approval to allow the expansion of the existing soccer field at Memorial Field by 30 feet in width.
COMMENT: No room for spectators. Insufficient room for proper grading.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn: David Harris
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 5-0
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