HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
December 11, 2002
I. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 p.m.
Members Present: Philip Lindquist, Chairman
Gerard LeBlanc, Vice Chairman
Gordon Coyle, Clerk
Joan DiLillo, Member
David Nagle, Member
Others Present: Town Planner Noreen O’Toole
Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Acceptance of Minutes of Public Hearing of November 6, 2002
Motion to Accept the Minutes of the November 6, 2002 Public Hearing: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 4-0-1 (Gordon Coyle abstaining)
Acceptance of Minutes of Meeting of November 20, 2002
Motion to Accept the Minutes of the Meeting of November 20, 2002: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 4-0-1 (Philip Lindquist abstaining)
Acceptance of Minutes of Public Hearing of November 20, 2002
Motion to Accept the Minutes of the November 20, 2002 Public Hearing: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 3-0-2 (Philip Lindquist and Gordon Coyle abstaining)
III. APPOINTMENTS
Form A/ANR
Holmes Street
A plan for the division of Lot 7, Hanson Assessors Map 57, on Holmes Street was presented by Tyler Nims of SNB/Land Surveyors of Plymouth for owner Gary J. Banuk. The plan calls for the division of the existing lot into three parcels which all meet the zoning requirements of the Residence AA and Agricultural-Recreation Districts within which they are located.
Motion to approve the Form A/ANR for Holmes Street as presented: Gordon Coyle
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 5-0
IV. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board that the Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee would be meeting at noon on December 12, 2002. The principal topics of discussion she said would be the reorganization of the Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Transportation Improvement Program. The change in meeting time from early evening to noon, she said, has resulted in a higher level of attendance by highway surveyors.
Master Plan Committee
Ms. O’Toole told the Board that Carol Thomas of Thomas Planning Services is working on an Executive Order 418 application seeking money from the state for improvements in South Hanson. The application, she said, is due the third week of December.
Hanson Trails Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that she planned to check to see which members of the Hanson Trails Committee are also serving as members of the newly organized Open Space Committee. The first meeting of the Open Space Committee is scheduled for December 16, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. according to Chairman Lindquist who will be serving on the Open Space Committee as the Planning Board representative.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole told the Board that the Zoning Bylaw Committee will resume meeting in January. The committee will then meet twice a month until proposed articles have been prepared for presentation at the May town meeting.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Cranberry Estates
Request for Bond Reduction
Construction Cost Estimate, Land Planning Inc.
The Board reviewed a December 6, 2002 letter from Rosen Realty requesting a bond reduction for Cranberry Estates and a November 19, 2002 construction cost estimate for completion of the roadway from its engineer on the project, Land Planning, Inc. of Hanson recommending a surety of $10,788. The current balance is $17,768. Ms. O’Toole said that three inches of loam have been added to the bottom of the basin, a downed tree has been removed, and the fence around the detention basin has been repaired.
Motion to reduce the bond for Cranberry Estates to $10,788; Gordon Coyle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Anne Marie Lane
Request to Establish Bond
Request for Release of Lots
Construction Cost Estimate, P.M.P. Associates
The Board reviewed requests to establish a bond and to have all three lots in the Anne Marie Lane subdivision released as well as a November 25, 2002 construction cost estimate from its engineer, P.M.P. Associates of East Bridgewater, recommending a surety of $22,638. Ms. O’Toole presented an easement agreement from developer C & R Doolittle of Hingham which grants access to abutting town-owned property over Lot 3 to be signed by the Board of Selectmen on behalf of the town. She said that the agreement had been reviewed by Kopelman and Paige, town counsel.
Motion to establish a bond of $23,000 for the Anne Marie subdivision: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 4-0-1 (Gordon Coyle abstaining)
Motion to release Lots 1, 2 and 3 in the Anne Marie subdivision pending receipt of a bond of $23,000: Joan DiLillo
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 4-0-1 (Gordon Coyle abstaining)
Motion to submit the easement agreement between C & R. Doolittle of Hingham and the Town of Hanson to the Board of Selectmen for signatures: Joan DiLillo
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 4-0-1 (Gordon Coyle abstaining)
Letter from Highway Surveyor
Construction of Lakeside Road
The Board noted an October 18, 2002 letter from Highway Surveyor Richard Harris indicating his support of a proposal recently made by a local developer to construct approximately 1,400 feet of Lakeside Road which is a private way.
Approval by Attorney General
Zoning Bylaw Amendments from October Special Town Meeting
The Board noted a November 19, 2002 letter from the Office of the Attorney General indicating approval of zoning amendments adopted at the October 7, 2002 town meeting under Articles 15, 16, 20, 21, and 22.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Hanson Gardens
Special Permit Public Hearing
See Separate Minutes
Arbor House
Special Permit Public Hearing
See Separate Minutes
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
Memo from Finance Committee
Budget for Fiscal 2004
Authorization for Chairman to Sign
Following a review of the Fiscal 2003 budget, the Board decided that the budget For Fiscal 2004 should be increased by $500 for mapping and that Chairman Philip Lindquist should be authorized to sign the budget on behalf of the Board.
Motion: Gordon Coyle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Town Planner’s Goals and Objectives and Annual Evaluation
Board members took home copies of the Town Planner’s Goals and Objections and an employee performance evaluation form. Completed evaluations will be returned to the Planning Board office before the next meeting.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn: Joan DiLillo
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 5-0
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