HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
August 14, 2002
I. CALL TO ORDER - 7:35 p.m.
Members Present: Philip Lindquist, Chairman
Gerard LeBlanc, Vice Chairman
Joan DiLillo, Member
David Nagle, Member
Members Absent: Gordon Coyle, Clerk
Others Present: Town Planner Noreen O’Toole
Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Acceptance of Minutes of Meeting of July 24, 2002
Motion to accept the minutes of July 24, 2002: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 4-0
III. APPOINTMENTS
Form A/ANR
Baran Partners, High Street
Request for Waiver of Fee
The Board met with Paul Ferreira and David Alexander of Baran Partners and Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis to discuss a Plan of Land dated July 24, 2002 prepared for Baran Partners by SITEC of New Bedford. The Form A Plan divides a 6.21 acre parcel off a 20 acre town owned parcel. The new parcel identified on the plan as Lot 1, encompasses the former Plymouth County Hospital building. The building will be renovated by Baran Partners into a 73 unit assisted living facility. Lot 2 will be the site of 49 units of over age 55 housing divided among 25 buildings. Lot 1 will be accessed from Pierce Avenue and Lot 2 from High Street. There will also be a third access for emergency purposes.
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole said that she had pulled out an old plan for the former Plymouth County Hospital and had questions regarding an easement she assumed belonged to Jon Ridder. Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis said that Town Counsel has advised that both easements on the plan were reciprocal easements for the purposes of establishing lateral stability for the septic system. He said that Mr. Ridder contends they are extinct but, whether they exist or not, under common law the standard is that the system is owed lateral support. Mr. Ferreira said that the existing leaching field will remain as a reserve field.
Mr. Ferreira noted that there will be two owners with the assisted living facility financed by subsidies and the over age 55 condominiums through private financing. There will be reciprocal easements between the owners for the privately owned roadways, he said, and the town will plow them, if petitioned, Mr. Davis said, due to the nature of the inhabitants. Mr. Davis said that there will be land development agreements that run after the purchase and sale for the life of the ownership or 40 years.
Mr. Ferreira said that there will be one single condominium unit. The other 24 buildings will have two units each. Eight to ten of the units will have one bedroom and the rest will have two bedrooms. They will range in size from 1,300 to 1,700 square feet. There will be two parking spaces per unit, one in the garage and the other in front of the garage. Mr. Davis said the assisted living units will be in two buildings with 20 percent of them affordable and 50 percent below market value. There will be a 70 percent preference for Hanson residents. All of the affordable and below market units will count towards the 10 percent affordable unit quota set for local communities by the state, Mr. Ferreira said.
Motion to waive the Form A application fee: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 4-0
Motion to approve the Form A/ANR as presented: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 4-0
Release of Bond
Meadowbrook Estates
Letter from Conservation Commission
Letter from P.M.P. Associates
The Board reviewed a July 31, 2002 letter from developer Edward Johnson seeking a reduction in the bond held by the town for the completion of Meadowbrook Estates and also an August 14, 2002 letter from its review engineer on the subdivision, P.M.P. Associates of East Bridgewater. The Board also read a memorandum from the Conservation Commission requesting written confirmation that the Planning Board sees no need for a fence around the detention basin at No. 4 Joshua Lane. In his letter, Michael Perrault of P.M.P. stated that with the exception of minor areas that need loam and seeding, installation of debris gates and the clean-up of the detention area on Lot 9, all work has been completed. He added that it was his understanding that the developer will finish
this work when he landscapes the lot. He noted that the grassed areas in the roadway layout have been seeded but the grass has not established itself. Board member Gerard LeBlanc said that the sidewalk on the right as one enters the subdivision is lower than the Cape Cod berms for a length of 150 to 200 feet and between two catch basins there is a low spot. At the conclusion of the discussion Board members determined that the retention of $25,000 would cover the items outlined in the letter from P.M.P. and the items called to the Board’s attention by Mr. LeBlanc. There is currently $55,000 plus interest in the account.
Motion to retain $25,000 of the bond for Meadowbrook Estates and approve the release of the balance plus whatever interest has accrued: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 4-0
IV. NEW BUSINESS
Letter from Selectmen
Closing of Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board noted an August 13, 2002 memorandum from Management Assistant Meredith Scozzari advising that the warrant for the October 7, 2002 Special Town Meeting will close on Friday, August 30, 2002 at 10 a.m. with proponents of articles asked to be present at a September 3, 2002 joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee to answer any questions that might arise regarding their articles.
Articles for Special Town Meeting Warrant
Acceptance of Joshua Lane
Acceptance of Catherine Road
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board that Catherine Road was ready for acceptance by the town at the October 7, 2002 Special Town Meeting and that Joshua Lane was sufficiently ready for acceptance as well with only minor changes needed to the asbuilt plan. Legal descriptions have been submitted for both streets.
Request to Establish Bond
Millennium Estates
The Board noted an August 5, 2002 letter from Sheila Niksa requesting to establish a bond for the completion of road work in Millennium Estates. Town Planner Noreen O’Toole said the Board’s review engineer, P.M.P. Associates of East Bridgewater would be asked to do a cost estimate.
Letter from Appeals Board
New Date for Dunham Farm Hearing
The Board noted a July 29, 2002 memorandum from the Board of Appeals advising that the hearing from Dunham Farm has been rescheduled from August 13, 2002 at 7 p.m. to August 21, 2002 at 7 p.m.
Letter from Appeals Board
Appointments to Chapter 40B-Sub-Committee
The Board noted an August 12, 2002 memorandum from the Board of Appeals advising of appointments to the Chapter 40-B-Sub-Committee. Member David Nagle and Town Planner Noreen O’Toole will be representing the Planning Board on the sub-committee.
Letter from Kopelman & Paige
LoGuidice V. Zoning Board of Appeals
Members took home for review a July 26, 2002 confidential letter from Attorney Jonathan M. Silverstein relative to Louie LoGuidice v. Lila Cole, et al. (Town of Hanson Zoning Board of Appeals), Plymouth Superior Court, No. 98-201.
V. OLD BUSINESS
Return of Bond
Hill & Hawthorne Street
The Board reviewed a June 16, 2002 request from Robert A. Junior for a return of his escrow and bond balances for road improvements at Hill & Hawthorne Streets in relation to an adequate access determination. The Board also reviewed a construction inspection report from its review engineer, Land Planning, Inc. of Hanson which indicated the developer had completed all of the required work in an acceptable manner. It was decided that the balance remaining in the bond could be released but that the escrow should be retained until it can be determined that all engineering bills have been paid.
Motion to release the $5,000 remaining in the bond for Hill & Hawthorne Streets as well as any interest accrued: Joan DiLillo
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 4-0
Certificate of Occupancy
Pennsylvania Avenue
Letter from P.M.P. Associates
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole advised the Board that Kim and Kenneth McCormick had come to the Town Hall seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for their property at 34 Pennsylvania Avenue. An inspection by P.M.P. Associates of East Bridgewater was scheduled, she said, to determine whether there had been any damage to the road, sidewalk or grassed area from the work done to access the site as permitted by the Planning Board at its meeting of August 15, 2001. An August 12, 2002 inspection report from P.M.P., faxed to the office earlier in the day, indicated that two sidewalk patches should be removed and replaced to blend with the adjacent walkway for safety purposes. Ms. O’Toole said that the McCormicks would be advised of the repairs needed to comply with
their agreement with the Board.
VI. ZONING HEARINGS
Application of Robert Valliere, agent for John Ferry, dba Ferry’s Automotive, Inc. for site plan approval to allow the removal, installation and replacement of signage at 527 Liberty Street, Map 81, Lot 14.
COMMENTS:
1) The lettering on the canopy constitutes a sign. The size is excessive and
does not comply with the bylaw.
2) The color scheme is not consistent with the character of the neighborhood.
3) Is there a sign adjacent to the road that lists the prices? Is that sign going to have the same color scheme? Does that sign violate the bylaw?
Application of Clarence Lyons for a variance for relief from setback requirements on Lot 2, Union Street, Map 31, Lot 2.
COMMENT: NO COMMENT
VII. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole said that she would be going to Boston the following week to review the work completed to date on the Master Plan with Carol Thomas of Thomas Planning Services.
Hanson Trails Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that no meetings of the Hanson Trails Committee have been scheduled.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole told the Board the Zoning Bylaw Committee would be meeting on August 15, 2002 for continued discussion on possible zoning bylaw amendments for the October 7, 2002 special town meeting.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole said the next meeting of the Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee will be held on August 22, 2002.
Vision 2020
Ms. O’Toole said that she had nothing to report on Vision 2020.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT - 9:50 p.m.
Motion to adjourn: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 4-0
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