HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
May 19, 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. APPOINTMENTS
Form A/ANR
Indian Head Street
The Board reviewed a Plan of Land, dated February 19, 2004, prepared by Anderson Surveys, Inc. of Hanson for Joseph and Mary Norton. The plan adds a 5.31 acre parcel identified as Lot 11B to Lot 20B on Assessors Map 62. The existing Lot 11 on Assessors Map 62 will become a 7.92 acre parcel. He said the change was being made to equally divide his property with his daughter.
Motion to approve the Plan of Land as presented: Joan DiLillo
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 5-0
III. REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole conducted the annual reorganization of the board.
Nomination of Philip Lindquist for the position of Chairman: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Nomination of Gerard LeBlanc for the position of Vice Chairman: Gordon Coyle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5--0
Nomination of David Nagle for the position of Clerk: Gordon Coyle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
IV. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Drainage Committee
Chairman Lindquist designated Gordon Coyle as the Board’s representative to the Zoning Bylaw Committee.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Chairman Lindquist designated David Nagle as the Board’s representative to the Zoning Bylaw Committee.
Master Plan Committee
Chairman Lindquist designated Gordon Coyle and Philip Lindquist as the Board’s representatives to the Master Plan Committee.
Hanson Trails Committee
Chairman Lindquist designated Gerard LeBlanc, Joan DiLillo and Philip Lindquist as the Board’s representatives to the Hanson Trails Committee.
V. APPOINTMENTS
Form A/ANR
Nina Drive
The Board reviewed a Plan of Land, dated May 5, 2004, prepared for CIL Realty of Mass., Inc. The plan separates a 8,171 square foot section off a parcel shown as Lot 4-6 on Assessors Map 27. Donald Ellis of Hanson presented a purchase and sale agreement for the property which he said he intends to use for frontage for three lots to be created through a subsequent Form A/ANR submittal.
Motion to approve the Plan of Land as submitted: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 5-0
Continued Public Hearing
Deer Hill Subdivision
(See Separate Minutes)
After the hearing was closed the Board took two votes. The first vote was on the five requested waivers and the second was on approval of the subdivision with conditions.
The waivers requested were:
1. Section 6.5.2 to allow a reverse curve for street alignment.
2. Section 6.5.3 to reduce the street sideline rounding requirement at the intersection of Whitman Street from 25 feet to 20 feet.
3. Section 6.5.6 to allow a dead-end street in excess of 500 feet. The proposed roadway is 672 feet.
4. Section 7.4.44 to reduce the distance from the way line to drain outlets from 65 feet to 55 feet.
5. Section 6.6 to allow for a minimum cover over drain lines of 3.0 feet rather than 3.5 feet.
Motion to approve all five waivers requested: David Nagle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Motion to approve the subdivision with conditions: Gordon Coyle
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 5-0
VI. NEW BUSINESS
Bond Estimate
Valley Forge Road
Board members reviewed a May 5, 2004 Bond Estimate for Valley Forge Road in the Colonial Heights Subdivision. Town Planner Noreen O’Toole said that there is a drainage problem in the area which is located behind the First Congregational Church on High Street. Ms. O’Toole said that she would meet with developer Roy Vinton to discuss the matter and get back to the Board. Chairman Lindquist said that he would like to see the other two roadways in the development accepted by the town.
Bond Estimate
Ransom Road
Board members read a May 19, 2004 letter from Land Planning, Inc. of Hanson requesting that the Board have its review engineer prepare a bond estimate for completion of Ransom Road. Ms. O’Toole said that the Board’s engineer, John Delano of Halifax had been unable to prepare an estimate because the binder course was put down by the developer with no inspection. An estimate should be ready for the June 2, 2004 Board meeting, she said. She said there is also an issue with the electric company relative to an easement. No action can be taken, the Board, said without a letter from the utility company. Board members reiterated their preference for removal of the existing poles for underground utilities into the subdivision from
Indian Street.
Request for Bond Reduction
Pleasant Meadow Estates
The Board reviewed a May 19, 2004 letter from Land Planning, Inc. of Hanson requesting a bond reduction on behalf of its client, R & R Home Construction, and a May 18, 2004 Cost Estimate of $24,915.00 from its review engineer on the subdivision, Merrill Associates, Inc. of Hanover. As the estimate is close to the remaining balance, Ms. O’Toole suggested that the street trees, estimated at a cost of $14,000, be installed before any release is considered.
Construction Report, P.M.P. Associates
Millennium Estates
The Board reviewed an April 20, 2004 Construction Observation Report from its engineering firm, P.M.P Associates, LLC of East Bridgewater for Millennium Estates.
Roadway Conditions Report, P.M.P. Associates
Collamore Estates
Board members took home for review a May 11, 2004 Roadway Conditions Report on the Collamore Estates subdivision. Ms. O’Toole said that developer William Konish has an appointment before the Board on June 2, 2004 at 8:30 p.m.. David Nagle sat in the audience during the brief explanation of existing conditions by Ms. O’Toole as he is a resident of the subdivision.
Meeting Dates for July & August
Board members set meeting dates over the summer at July 21, 2004 and August 18, 2004.
VII. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Acceptance of the Minutes of the Zoning Bylaw Public Hearing of April 21, 2004
Motion to accept the minutes of the Zoning Bylaw Public Hearing of April 21, 2004: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Acceptance of the Minutes of the Zoning Bylaw Public Hearing of April 28, 2004
Motion to accept the minutes of the Zoning Bylaw Public Hearing of April 28, 2004: Gordon Coyle
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 5-0
Acceptance of the Minutes of the Meeting of April 21, 2004
Motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of April 21, 2004: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
VIII. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Ms. O’Toole told the Board that she, Chairman Lindquist, and Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson had gone to Boston recently to meet with Carol Thomas of Thomas Planning Services and representatives of Cyma 2 Architecture Planning of Brookline to discuss the proposed design for South Hanson in conjunction with Executive Order 418. She also presented Board members with a copy of an April 21, 2004 Executive Order 418 Provisional Housing Certification for FY 2004 letter from the Department of Housing & Community Development.
Hanson Trails Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that no meetings of the Hanson Trails Committee have been scheduled.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that no meetings of the Zoning Bylaw Committee have been scheduled.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that the next meeting of the Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee will be held on June 10, 2004. The annual meeting of the Council will be held on May 27, 2004 at BR’s Monponsett in Halifax. The office recently received a map of accepted and non-accepted roads in Hanson, she said. She said that she plans to review the map to make sure it is correct.
Other Matters
Ms. O’Toole advised the Board that she, Chairman Lindquist, and Conservation Commission Agent Patricia Cassady had recently attended a conference on Smart Growth at Bridgewater State College.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
Sign Special Permit
Stonebridge Commons
The Board reviewed the special permit with conditions for Stonebridge Commons and agreed to sign the permit with the addition of a specific condition the applicant shall be responsible for roadway maintenance such as sweeping and general roadway repair as the development progresses.
Revision of Planning Board
Rules & Regulations
Due to the lateness of the hour, the Board took no action on amending its rules and regulations.
X. ZONING BOARD HEARINGS
Application of Alisa Valley, dba Sensible Systems, Inc. for site plan approval to allow the operation of an HVAC Business at 162 Industrial Boulevard, Unit 2B, Map 59, Lot 17-3, Hanson Assessors Map.
Comment: No Comment
XI. ADJOURNMENT - 9:40 p.m.
Motion to adjourn: David Nagle
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 5-0
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