HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
July 24, 2002
I. CALL TO ORDER - 7:37 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 Meeting of July 10, 2002
Motion to Accept the Minutes of the Meeting of July 10, 2002: Gordon Coyle
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 5-0
III. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board that she had spoken to Thomas Planning Services and a draft of the information compiled to date would be sent to the Planning Board office the following week.
Hanson Trails Committee
Ms. O’Toole said she had been advised by Chairman Philip Clemons that he would be scheduling a Hanson Trails Committee meeting soon. She advised the Board she had been working with Alan Hanscomb of Vanasse Hagen Brustlin, Inc. of Watertown on the town’s application for a Brownsfield Redevelopment Fund Loan for a Chapter 21 E hazardous waste inspection of the town’s portion of the Northland Cranberries property which is being bought by the State Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. She said they had also discussed the cleanup of town owned land at the end of Crooker Place.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that the next meeting of the Zoning Bylaw Committee is scheduled for August 15, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. At the last meeting, she said, the Committee formulated wording for amendments to the camper and trailer section of the Zoning Bylaw as well as new verbiage for the definition of home occupation.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that the Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee had no meetings scheduled for the month of August.
Vision 2020
Ms. O’Toole said that no meetings of Vision 2020 have been scheduled.
Other Matters
Ms. O’Toole advised the Board she would be serving on the negotiating committee for the Depot Village and Dunham Farm comprehensive permit applications and member David Nagle said later that he would also be interested in serving on the committee.
Member Gerard LeBlanc told the Board he had visited Alden Way and work at two of the three basins in the subdivision was pretty much completed. At those basins, he said, the grass has been disturbed and the area should be hydroseeded. Very little work has been done at the third basin, he said, although the bottom has been cleaned out.
V. APPOINTMENTS
7:45 p.m., Zoning Bylaw Committee
Lila Coyle, Donald Ellis
Proposed Hammerhead Lot Amendment
The Board met with Lila Coyle and Donald Ellis of the Zoning Bylaw Committee to discuss an amendment to the hammerhead lot provision in the Hanson Zoning Bylaws which the Committee intends to propose at the October 7, 2002 Special Town Meeting. The amendment would change the setbacks for hammerhead lots from 50 feet to the requirements of the applicable zoning district. Mrs. Coyle said that, under the present restrictions, a homeowner can run into buffer problems when trying to build an addition or out building. Mr. Ellis showed the Board some examples of existing hammerhead lots to illustrate the minimal impact the change could have on abutters. Board members indicated particular concern with the impact the change could have on the one
hammerhead lot allowed per subdivision. Member Gerard LeBlanc commented that his concern was with proximity rather than density. Mrs. Coyle suggested subdivisions be excluded from the bylaw and Board members said they would reconsider their opposition if that change were made and get back to Mrs. Coyle with their decision on the possible amendment of the amendment as currently proposed. Mrs. Coyle indicated the Zoning Bylaw Committee intends to seek the bylaw change with or without the support of the Planning Board at town meeting.
8:00 p.m., Form A/ANR
Estate of Ronald & Mary Lamb
Liberty Street
The Board met with Robert Donahue of Rosen Realty to review a Form A/ANR
Plan of Land dated March 6, 2002 prepared by C.W. Garvey Co., Inc., of Whitman on behalf of the Estate of Ronald G. and Mary E. Lamb. Mr. Donahue said that he was representing family members who reside in Texas. The plan creates a 219,255 square foot hammerhead lot with frontage on Liberty Street. The existing building and barn will be on a new 44,046 square foot lot with 175 feet of frontage. The original lot falls within four zoning districts with frontage in the Business District.
Motion to approve the Form A/ANR Plan as presented: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 4-0-1 (Philip Lindquist abstaining)
V. NEW BUSINESS
Letter to Selectmen
Conservation Law Foundation
Conservation Land
Board members noted a July 16, 2002 letter from the Conservation Law Foundation to Selectmen Chairman Daniel Webster relative to conservation lands sold at auction by the town.
Letter to South Shore Co-operative Bank
Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis
Depot Village
Board members noted a July 17, 2002 letter from Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis to the South Shore Cooperative Bank addressing the town’s concerns with an affordable housing development proposed by Marston Realty Trust under Chapter 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Letter to Massachusetts Housing Partnership Fund
Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis
Technical Assistance Grant Request -Comprehensive Permits
Board members noted a July 18, 2002 letter from Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership Fund requesting a $10,000 technical assistance grant for review of comprehensive permits.
Letter from Water Department
Appointment of Water Superintendent
Board members noted a July 23, 2002 memorandum from the Hanson Water Department announcing the appointment of Glen R. Doherty to the position of Water Superintendent effective July 29, 2002.
Millennium Estates Inspection Reports
P.M.P. Associates
Board members took home for review a Record of Construction Observation Report from its review engineer, P.M.P. Associates of East Bridgewater, for June 28 and July 2, 2002 inspections at Millennium Estates.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Letter from P.M.P. Associates
Infiltration Basin Issues - Cranberry Estates
Board members noted a July 23, 2002 letter from Michael E. Perrault of P.M.P. Associates of East Bridgewater regarding the infiltration basin at Cranberry Estates. Mr. Perrault, who is the developer’s engineer, indicated willingness to modify the system by lining the basin with a few inches of sandy loam to slow down the rate of infiltration. But, he stated, it should be clearly understood that any modification to the system would relieve the design engineers of all liability in regard to any circumstances resulting from the operation of the infiltration basin.
Final Copies of Rules and Regulations
of the Hanson Planning Board for
Adult retirement Villages and Assisted Living Facilities
Board members took home for review their final copies of Town of Hanson Planning Board Rules and Regulations Governing The Issuance of Special Permits adopted by the Board at its July 10, 2002 meeting.
Copy of Pembroke Zoning Bylaw
Determination of Adequacy of the Way Policy and Procedures
Board members took home for review copies of the section of the Town of Pembroke Zoning Bylaws relative to the Determination of Adequacy of the Way Policy and Procedures.
VII. ZONING HEARINGS
Application of Kenneth Marston, Trustee, Marston Realty Trust, for a comprehensive permit to construct 38 units of townhouse and apartment-style rental housing off Phillips Street in South Hanson, pursuant to the provisions of MGL, Chapter 40B, Sections 20-23, and regulations promulgated thereunder, Map 50, Lots 24d and 152.
The Board decided that its comments to the Appeals Board on Depot Village should be as outlined by Town Planner Noreen O’Toole as follows, but, not necessarily limited to:
1) This project has been submitted under the New England Fund program. The application packet of information states that all rental units within this project will be calculated toward the Town of Hanson’s ten (10) percent goal of the creation of affordable housing.
Documentation of this funding mechanism should be provided to clarify the inclusion of these units as being counted toward the Town’s ten (10) percent affordability goal.
2) A major safety issue and concern is the 150’ cellular tower located between and within 115’ of the proposed buildings for the residents of this development.
3) Density is a major issue because of the proximity of the cellular tower.
4) The applicant proposes a deed restriction of 35 years which is not acceptable
at this time. On all comprehensive permit projects, the Town of Hanson will seek the deed restriction to be in perpetuity.
5) The site circulation should be more accessible to traffic flow within the site.
A second egress should be provided for safety purposes.
6) No walking paths throughout the development have been proposed.
7) No landscaping plans have been provided for this project.
8) There appears to be no green space delineated concerning recreational purposes for the residents of this development.
9) No provision for trash removal provided. There is no dumpster indicated on
the plan.
10) The existing and proposed lines of streets, ways, easements, and of any public areas should be shown in a general manner on the plan.
11) The proposed system of drainage should be provided including existing water courses and bodies of water both within and adjacent to the project. Drainage calculations should be provided to illustrate the design, as well as, calculations demonstrating the adequacy of proposed storm drainage systems and their compatibility with existing drainage systems, estimates of flood elevations reached during a 100-year storm, and ground and surface water elevations.
12) The existing topography and contours of the land should be delineated with existing buildings shown. Site features such as: bodies of water, streams, stone walls and predominant vegetation should be identified.
13) A plan should be provided for the control of sedimentation and erosion from the site.
14) The plan should clearly identify proposed construction features, such as pavement, walks, curbing, drains, catch basins, manholes, water mains, and other underground conduits where known, retaining walls, traffic islands, grass areas, bituminous berms and gutters.
Application of Dunham Farm, LLC for a comprehensive permit to construct 52, two-bedroom condominium units, pursuant to the provisions of MGL, Chapter 40B on the property located at 902 Main Street, Map 42, Lots 39, 39-1, and 47.
The Board’s comments to the Board of Appeals on Dunham Farm are as follows, but not necessarily limited to:
1) The sidewalk inside the development should be extended to Pierce Avenue.
2) A sidewalk should be installed along the entire length of the frontage on Main Street.
3) The project is too dense for adequate public safety at 52 units on 11.35 acres.
4) Project should include walking trails and a small park to address lack of open space.
5) There are no specifications for roadway width.
6) The proposed system of drainage should be provided including existing water course and bodies of water both within and adjacent to the project. Drainange calculations should be provided to illustrate the design, as well as, calculations demonstrating the adequacy of proposed storm drainage systems and their compatibility with existing drainage systems, estimates of flood elevations reached during a 100-year storm, and ground and surface water elevations.
7) There is no landscape plan.
8) There is no provision for trash removal; no dumpster on the plan.
9) There should be more parking for guests.
10) The site circulation should be more accessible to traffic flow throughout the site. A second egress should be provided for this project for safety purposes.
11) A plan should be provided for the control of sedimentation and erosion from the site.
12) The plan should clearly identify proposed construction features, such as pavement, walks, curbing, drains, catch basins, manholes, water mains, and other underground conduits where known, retaining walls, traffic islands, grass areas, bituminous berms and gutters.
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.
Board members decided to defer a discussion of comments to their August 14, 2002 meeting.
Application of Clarence Lyons for a variance for relief from setback requirements on Lot 2, Union Street, Map 31, Lot 2.
Board members decided to defer a discussion of comments to their August 14, 2002 meeting.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT - 9:55 p.m.
Motion to adjourn: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
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