HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
November 19, 2003
I. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 p.m.
Members Present: Philip Lindquist, Chairman
Gerard LeBlanc, Vice Chairman
David Nagle, Clerk
Joan DiLillo, Member
Gordon Coyle, Member
Others Present: Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson
II. APPOINTMENTS
Hemlock Hills
Request to Establish a Bond
Cost Estimate from Merrill Associates
Release of Lots
The Board met with Robert Brady of Southeastern Development Corp. to discuss his November 17, 2003 request for the posting of a bond for Hemlock Hills and a release of Lots 2-6 and a November 6, 2003 Construction Completion Estimate from its review engineering firm, Merrill Associates, Inc. of Hanover recommending a bond of $77,160. Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson advised the Board that Highway Surveyor Richard Harris stopped by the office on November 12 and said that water from the subdivision is still washing down the hill onto Cross Street. Mr. Brady attributed the problem to leaves that were covering a drain. Board members said that they would like to make a site visit before rendering a decision.
Millennium Estates
Request for Bond Reduction
Cost Estimate from P.M.P. Associates
Board members met with Sheila Niksa to discuss her October 7, 2003 request for a reduction in the bond for Tag Way in Millennium Estates. A November 12, 2003 letter from review engineer P.M.P. Associates of East Bridgewater recommended retention of a surety of $20,000. The original bond was for $25,000. When Mrs. Niksa questioned the need for such a high figure, Chairman Philip Lindquist explained that the engineer’s figure was based on the cost for the Planning Board to complete the subdivision. Due to laws relative to public bidding, he said, the cost is higher for a municipal board than for a private developer.
Motion to release $5,000 from the surety being held for Millennium Estates: David Nagle
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 5-0
Form A/ANR
E. Washington Street
The Board reviewed a Plan of Land, dated October 10, 2003, submitted by Richard Avery, Registered Land Surveyor, on behalf of Paul and Charlotte Vayo of 610 East Washington Street subdividing Lot 5, Assessors Map 114. The plan depicts the retention of Lot 1A by Paul and Charlotte Vayo with Lot 1B to become part of the lot owned by Rick and Linda Vayo and Lot 1C to become part of the lot owned by Kelly and Robert Pasca.
Motion to Approve the Plan of Land for Paul and Charlotte Vayo as presented; Gordon Coyle
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 5-0
Form A/ANR
High Street
The Board met with Paul Ferreira of Baran Partners of Boston to review a Plan of Land, dated October 28, 2003, prepared for Baran Partners by Sitec of New Bedford. Board member Gordon Coyle recused himself from participation in the discussion due to a potential conflict of interest and sat in the audience. The Board noted that the easement over town owned land from High Street, adjacent to land owned by Gary Naylor and Bonny Jean Donovan, now coincides with the easement shown on the special permit plans for Arbor House and Hanson Gardens approved by the Board last winter. There was a discrepancy in plans previously submitted that Mr. Ferreira was allowed to withdraw without prejudice. The new plan slightly alters property lines shown on a Plan of Land
approved by the Board in August of 2002. Lila Coyle of Liberty Street questioned the relationship between the plan of land and the land development agreements for the two projects and was told that there was no relationship. Questions regarding the land development agreements, Chairman Lindquist said, should be addressed to the Board of Selectmen. Paul Dias of East Washington Street told the Board that the easement shown on the plan would have to be approved by town meeting, and he was also advised to address his issue with the Board of Selectmen.
Motion to Approve the Plan of Land for High Street as presented: David Nagle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 4-0
Brookside Estates
Continued Public Hearing
(See Separate Minutes)
III. NEW BUSINESS
Form A/ANR
Monponsett Street
The Board reviewed a Plan of Land, dated October 28, 2003, prepared by Land Planning, Inc. of Hanson for Harold A Newcomb, Jr. for property located on Monponsett Street. The plan is a division of land shown on Hanson Assessors Map 6 as Lot 8. The division creates a 142,816 square foot retreat lot with 40.21 feet of frontage on Monponsett Street. The existing lot will retain 45,000 square feet with 181.70 feet of frontage.
Motion to Approve the Plan of Land for Monponsett Street as presented: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 5-0
Form A/ANR
Whitman Street
The Board reviewed a Plan of Land, dated October 31, 2003, prepared by Land Planning, Inc. of Hanson for Ernest and Linda Archibald of 624 Whitman Street. The plan is a redivision of Lots 25A and 26 on Hanson Assessors Map 108. The plan combines Parcel A, which by itself is not a buildable lot, with Lot 1. Member David Nagle recused himself from participating in the discussion due to a possible conflict of interest.
Motion to Approve the Plan of Land for Whitman Street as presented: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 4-0
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Acceptance of the Minutes of the Meeting of October 15, 2003
Motion to Accept the Minutes of the Meeting of October 15, 2003: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Acceptance of the Minutes of the Stonebridge Commons Continued Public Hearing of October 15, 2003
Motion to Accept the Minutes of the Stonebridge Commons Continued Public Hearing of October 15, 2003: Joan DiLillo
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 5-0
Acceptance of the Minutes of the Edgewood Estates Continued Public Hearing of October 15, 2003
Motion to Accept the Minutes of the Edgewood Estates Continued Public Hearing of October 15: 2003: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 5-0
Acceptance of the Minutes of the Brookside Estates Public Hearing of October 15, 2003
Motion to Accept the Minutes of the Brookside Estates Public Hearing of October 15, 2003: Joan DiLillo
Second Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 5-0
Release of Minutes of April 16, 2003 Executive Session
Motion to Release the Minutes of the April 16, 2003 Executive Session: Joan DiLillo
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 5-0
Release of Minutes of May 14, 2003 Executive Session
Motion to Release the Minutes of the May 14, 2003 Executive Session: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 5-0
V. OLD BUSINESS
Letter from Holland & Knight
Land Development Agreements, Arbor House & Hanson Gardens
The Board deferred to its next meeting discussion on an October 10, 2003 letter from Holland & Knight of Boston relative to the special permit issued to Arbor House Associates Limited Partnership to give member David Nagle an opportunity to read the land development agreement the letter references. Board members also asked that Town Planner Noreen O’Toole be requested to clarify the relationship between the land development agreement and the special permit issued by the Board for the project and report at the next meeting.
VI. ZONING BOARD HEARINGS
The Board reviewed five hearing notices from the Board of Appeals. Member David Nagle recused himself from the discussion on the notice for the Popcorn Gourmet due to a potential conflict of interest.
The application of William Maloof for a variance for relief from front setback requirements of 50’ to 43’ to allow the construction of a farmer’s porch at 177 Indian Head Street, Map 47, Lot 4, Hanson Assessors Map.
COMMENT: Defer to Zoning Board
The application of Richard and Judy Goodwin for site plan approval to allow the operation of a copy center dba Kay Printing Company and to allow the sale of yarn, books, accessory tools and lessons to service knitting customers dba The Country Crafter at 270 Main Street, Map 40 Lot 44C, Hanson Assessors Map.
COMMENT: No Comment
The application of Robert Walsh dba Popcorn Gourmet to amend the special permit and site plan approval approved on August 3, 1998 to allow the sale of all manner of foods, snack foods and beverages including but not limited to ice cream, popcorn, fudge, candies, baked goods, coffees, soda, etc. and to also include the sale of all manner of gift and craft items including but not limited to candles, gift baskets, ribbons, wrappings, etc. and on a seasonal basis to have tables and planters in front of the store and to expand the hours of operation at 1012 Main Street, Map 42, Lot 56, Hanson Assessors Map.
COMMENT: Planning Board is concerned with number of parking spaces
The application of Thomas Nava dba Rooster for site plan approval to allow the use of the premises for band rehearsal and storage of band equipment at 1057 Main Street, Map 42, Lot 11, Hanson Assessors Map.
COMMENT: No Comment
The application of Donald Shute for a special permit and site plan approval to allow the construction of four, two-bedroom units in the Flexible Overlay District on Elm Street, Map 36, Lots 8-1R and 8-2R, Hanson Assessors Map.
COMMENT: The Planning Board is concerned with visitor parking. Need 24 feet for a parking space. Plan only shows 20 feet.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 5-0
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