HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
March 3, 2004
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 (Arrived at 7:32 p.m.)
Others Present: Town Planner Noreen O’Toole
Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Acceptance of the minutes of the meeting of February 4, 2004
Motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of February 4, 2004: Joan DiLillo Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 4-0
Acceptance of the minutes of the StoneBridge Commons continued public hearing of February 4, 2004
Motion to accept the minutes of the StoneBridge Commons continued public hearing of February 4, 2004: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
III. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board that she had met with the Geographical Information Systems person at the Old Colony Planning Council and would soon be receiving mapping for the Master Plan. She said she was also anticipating the receipt of new information from Thomas Planning Services. Chairman Philip Lindquist asked her to ascertain from the consultant a date when the Master Plan will be complete.
Hanson Trails Committee
Ms. O’Toole told the Board that the Hanson Trails Committee had reorganized and elected Bob Dillon chairman. Joan DiLillo said that the members had agreed that the Trails Committee should continue, despite the appointment of an Open Space Committee, to oversee the installation and marking of trails. Gerard LeBlanc noted that the new chairman planned to do some mapping work. Chairman Lindquist said that some goals for the committee were set. Gordon Coyle suggested that the Committee investigate a new round of state grants that are available for recreational projects.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that there was nothing new to report on the Zoning Bylaw Committee.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole noted that she had attended a meeting of the Old Colony Metropolitan Planning Organization. The MPO has been reorganized, she said, and now includes Plymouth, Brockton, Avon and West Bridgewater. She presented the Board with a packet of written material to take home and read.
IV. APPOINTMENTS
Brookside Estates
Sign Plans - Appeal Period Expired
The appeal period for the Brookside Estates having expired Board members signed the mylar and plans for the subdivision.
Form A/ANR
Pratt Place
Letter from Highway Surveyor
The Board reviewed a Plan of Land, dated January 5, 2004, prepared by C. W. Garvey Co., Inc. of Whitman for the Estate of Marion W. Robbins. The plan creates two new retreat lots, one a 2.2 acre lot with frontage on Pratt Place and the other an 11.37 acre lot with frontage on Beatrice Lane. The plan also adds 3.25 acres to 1.44 acres of abutting land owned by Richard and Regina Robbins. A March 3, 2004 letter from Highway Surveyor Richard Harris requesting the placement of plates of steel over the span of an existing culvert during construction was also read. Carl Garvey of C.W. Garvey Co. said he would share the contents of the letter with his client.
Motion to approve the Plan of Land for Pratt Place as presented: David Nagle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Form A/ANR
High Street
The Board reviewed a Plan of Land, dated December 1, 2003, prepared by R. L. Avery of Hanson for Samuel and Elizabeth Davenport. The plan adds 24,176 square feet of land to the rear of the Davenports’ property to adjacent land owned by Anthony and Ann Sacco leaving the Davenports’ lot with 63,211 square foot with the existing frontage on High Street.
Motion to approve the Plan of Land for High Street as presented: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Ransom Road
Land Planning, Inc.
Chairman Lindquist read a February 23, 2004 letter from Bernard E. Munro of Land Planning, Inc. of Hanson requesting, on behalf of his client, Jon Ridder, a waiver from the underground utilities requirement to overhead for the Ransom Road subdivision due to the fact that there are existing overhead wires connected to the current houses and only two additional poles would be needed. He said that, if for any reason the road were extended, any future development would be an underground service.
Motion to deny the waiver request for Ransom Road: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 5-0
Deer Hill Definitive Subdivision
Public Hearing
(See Separate Minutes)
StoneBridge Commons
Continued Public Hearing
(See Separate Minutes)
V. NEW BUSINESS
Form A/ANR
Winter Street
The Board reviewed a Plan of Land, dated February 27, 2004, prepared by Aaberg Associates Inc. of Norwell for Shirley and Janice Russo. The plan divides a 14.35 acre parcel of land from the existing parcel which will retain 1.84 acres with 40 feet of frontage on Winter Street.
Motion to approve the Plan of Land for Winter Street as presented: Gordon Coyle
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 5-0
Form A/ANR
Liberty Street
The Board reviewed a Plan of Land, dated February 27, 2004, prepared by Aaberg Associates Inc. of Norwell for Christopher Trust. The plan divides a 4.51acre parcel of land from the existing parcel which will retain 2.9 acres with frontage on Liberty Street.
Motion to approve the Plan of Land for Liberty Street as presented: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 5-0
Form A/ANR
Hemlock Hills
The Board reviewed a Plan of Land, dated February 10, 2004, prepared by Curley & Hansen Surveyors of Avon for Southeastern Development Corporation. The plan adds 1,494 square feet of land to Lot 4A on Azalea Way in the Hemlock Hills subdivision creating a lot of 40,683 square feet and leaving Lot 5A with 1.084 acres.
Motion to approve the Plan of Land for Azalea Way as presented: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Memo from Acting Executive Secretary
Lakeside Road, 61A Land
Chairman Lindquist read a memo from Acting Executive Secretary Meredith Scozzari advising that the Selectmen’s office has received a request to release a parcel of land on Lakeside Road from Chapter 61A. Board members asked that a letter be sent in reply indicating that because the parcel in question has no connection to existing town open space land the Board does not recommend that the town acquire the parcel.
Memo from Acting Executive Secretary
Salaries of Part-Time Elected Officials
The Board noted a memo from Acting Executive Secretary Meredith Scozzari advising that the Board of Selectmen has voted to level fund the salaries for part-time elected officials for Fiscal Year 2005.
Memo from Acting Executive Secretary
Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments
Set Date of Public Hearing
Chairman Lindquist read a letter from Acting Executive Secretary Meredith Scozzari advising of the submission of three articles proposing zoning bylaw changes for inclusion on the annual town meeting warrant.
Motion to hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 8, 2004 at 8 p.m. on proposed zoning bylaw changes submitted for the annual town meeting: Joan DiLillo
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 5-0
Memo from Board of Health
Private Well Regulations
The Board noted a memo from the Board of Health office indicating the Board’s intention to adopt private well regulations for new construction.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Town Planner’s Evaluation
Contract Renewal
Due to the lateness of the hour, the Board deferred discussion on the Town Planner’s evaluation and renewal of contract until the March 17, 2004 meeting.
Status Report on Subdivisions
Sample Extension Letter
The Board agreed that letters should be sent to the owners of all current subdivisions who have not asked for an extension of their completion date as required in their certificates of action. Vice Chairman Gerard LeBlanc said they there should be a renewal fee as well as an increase in the bond to cover the escalation in the cost of completing the project within the prescribed time span.
Revision of Planning Board
Rules & Regulations
Due to the lateness of the hour, the Board deferred discussion on the revisions of its current rules and regulations until the March 17, 2004 meeting.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn: Joan DiLillo
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 5-0
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