HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
April 21, 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
Others Present: Town Planner Noreen O’Toole
Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Acceptance of the Minutes of the Meeting of April 7, 2004
Motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of April 7, 2004: Gordon Coyle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Acceptance of the Minutes of the Deer Hill Continued Public Hearing of April 7, 2004
Motion to accept the minutes of the Deer Hill Continued Public Hearing of April 7, 2004: Joan DiLillo
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 5-0
III. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole informed the Board that the office had received a diskette from Thomas Planning Services containing the components of the Master Plan that have been completed to date. She said that she had also met with an architect who is working on the South Hanson portion of the town’s Executive Order 418 Plan.
Hanson Trails Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that there was nothing new to report on the Hanson Trails Committee and that no meetings have been scheduled.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that the Zoning Bylaw Committee would be meeting on April 26, 2004 to review the three articles on the warrant for the May 3, 2004 Annual Town Meeting that propose changes to the zoning bylaw. She said that the committee will be sending a memo to department heads after town meeting to determine if they recommend that any bylaw changes be made in October. Chairman Lindquist said that bylaws relative to in-law apartments and open space preservation should be considered.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that the Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee will meet on May 13, 2004. She said that progress is being made on the proposed improvements to the intersection of Routes 14 and 27 at the Hanson/Whitman/East Bridgewater town line.
Other Matters
Ms. O’Toole told the Board that she had completed a Housing Certification Plan for the town and submitted it to the state. She said that she expected a response in about three weeks. The plan will have to be updated on an annual basis, she said. She said that she plans to have P.M.P. Associates of East Bridgewater inspect Captain Nathaniel Drive. She reported that water from the First Congregational Church property on High Street is causing the basins to overflow in Colonial Heights.
IV. APPOINTMENTS
Public Hearing
Proposed Zoning Amendment
Articles 31 & 32, Annual Town Meeting Warrant
(See Separate Minutes)
V. NEW BUSINESS
Warrants for May 3 Annual & Special Town Meetings
Board members took home for review copies of the warrants for the May 3, 2004 annual and special town meetings.
Construction Observation from P.M.P. Associates
Bonney Hill Lane Extension
Board members noted an April 16, 2004 construction observation report from P.M.P. Associates of East Bridgewater for Bonnie Hill Lane Extension. Chairman Lindquist said that a copy of the report should be forwarded to the Conservation Commission.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Town Planner’s Evaluation
Contract Renewal
Following a review of her annual evaluation and the terms of her proposed two-year contract, the Board voted to grant Town Planner Noreen O’Toole a 5% raise based on merit for FY2005 and to approve the terms of her contract and sign the document.
Motion to grant the Town Planner a 5% raise for FY2005 based on merit: David Nagle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Motion to approve a two-year contract for Town Planner Noreen O’Toole to expire on June 30, 2006: Joan DiLillo
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 5-0
Revision of Planning Board
Rules & Regulations
Due to the lateness of the hour the Board deferred discussion on revising its rules and regulations to a future meeting.
Extension for Completion of Subdivisions
Board members asked Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson to send a letter to all developers who have exceeded the two years allowed for completion of a subdivision advising them that they must request an extension or face possible fines, fees, and other costs.
VII. ZONING BOARD HEARINGS
The Board reviewed three notices for public hearings before the Board of Appeals and decided to offer the following comments:
Application of Diana Brain for a special permit to allow a home occupation to operate a crafting studio for children and adults at 10 Thayer Drive, Map 96, Lot 6-14, Hanson Assessors Map.
COMMENT: No Comment
Application of Richard MacKinnon, Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home for a special permit and site plan approval to allow the construction of a 30 ft. x 26 ft. addition to an existing building and to modify pavement adjacent to the building for improvement only at 4 West Washington Street, Map 92, Lot 6, Hanson Assessors Map.
COMMENT: Board has concerns with drainage, parking, and circulation.
Application of Hudson Park Associates Nominee Trust for a special permit and site plan approval to allow for the construction of two buildings each having four, two bedroom apartments with detached garage in a Residence B Zone and waivers of the zoning bylaw requirements that all off-street parking areas be in the rear of the building and each structure be connected to town water at Liberty Street, Map 82, Lot 6-1, Hanson Assessors Map.
COMMENT: No site drainage or grading is indicated on the plans.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn: David Nagle
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 5-0
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