HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
February 16, 2005
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Philip Lindquist called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
Members Present: Philip Lindquist, Chairman
Gerard LeBlanc, Vice Chairman
David Nagle, Clerk (arrived late)
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 February 2, 2005
Motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of February 2, 2005: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 4-0
III. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board she had spoken to Carol Thomas of Thomas Planning Services earlier in the day. She said that copies of the updated Master Plan have been distributed to Master Plan Committee members. A meeting of the Master Plan Committee has been set for Monday, March 7, 2005 at 7 p.m. She said Old Colony Planning Council will be doing the Circulation Element of the Master Plan through a subcontract from Thomas Planning.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole told the Board that a meeting of the Zoning Bylaw Committee has been set for Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 7 p.m. Among the issues to be discussed are frontage on a corner lot, home occupations, in-law apartments, signs, and the Community Preservation Act. At the February meeting, she said, subcommittees were formed to research these issues in preparation for the next meeting.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that the Old Colony Planning Council met on February 10, 2005 in
Brockton with Joan DiLillo representing the Hanson Highway Department. The Route 14 and 27 improvement project, Board members were told, is in the final stage of preparation with the right-of-way certificate in the hands of the East Bridgewater Town Counsel.
Other Matters
Ms. O’Toole reminded Board members that the Planning Board has an appointment with the Finance Committee on March 15, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss its budget for Fiscal Year 2007. Board members were also reminded that they needed to make a commitment if they were planning to attend the Citizen Planner Training Collaborative Fourth Annual Conference on March 19, 2005 at Holy Cross College.
IV. APPOINTMENTS
Form A/ANR
Main Street
The Board met with Patrick Roseingrave of CCR. Associates of Quincy to discuss a Plan of Land, dated February 1, 2005, prepared for Paul Blake Jr. and Paul Blake Sr. of Weymouth, owners of the property. The plan divides a 20,923 square foot lot at the corner of Reed and Main Street into two parcels. The property is shown on the Hanson Assessors Map as Lot 13, Map 33. There are two existing dwellings on the lot which were built in 1880 and 1930 according to information provided by the Assessors Office. Such a division of land is allowed under Chapter 81L as long as the buildings were standing prior to the adoption of subdivision control by the town.
Motion to approve the Plan of Land for Main Street as presented: David Nagle
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 4-0-1 (Gerard LeBlanc dissenting)
Form A/ANR
Franklin Street
The Board reviewed a Plan of Land, dated December 9, 2004, prepared by Land Planning, Inc. of Hanson for Albert E. Wood, Jr. A portion of the property shown on the plan is located in East Bridgewater. The plan depicts the transfer of three parcels of land which will result in the creation of one new lot. Board member David Nagle recused himself from the discussion and sat in the audience.
Motion to approve the Plan of Land for Franklin Street as presented: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 4-0
Revised Plans
Stonebridge Commons
The Board met with Mark Ridder of Hanover and John Barrows of Marchionda & Associates of Stoneham to discuss proposed changes to the plans for Stonebridge Commons. The location of every building, the Board was told, has changed to incorporate a two-car garage for every unit. On the original plan several units had a one-car garage. The change results in greater rear setback discrepancies in eight instances. An alternative, to the increase in setback encroachments, Mr. Ridder said, would be to eliminate the sidewalks in some areas. There are currently sidewalks on both sides of the street. The revised plan, Mr. Ridder said, also depicts a smaller community center than was initially approved but with a gazebo and terrace. Also proposed is a reduction in
the number of street lights from 79 to 35. Among the documents filed by Mr. Ridder were the Sewer Treatment Plant and Sewer Design submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection; a copy of the proposed condominium documents; the structural design plans and test pit log data for the bridge crossing; a copy of the proposed phasing schedule; a proposed revised site plan; specification sheets for the street lights, a recorded copy of the special permit; and a copy of the Town of Hanson Performance Bond Form. At the conclusion of the discussion, Board members said they would need time to review the new material submitted. They also requested more detail on the bridge, guardrails, sewer manhole no. 6, and the treatment plant.
A.W. Perry
Deer Hill Road Extension
The Board met with Richard Beal, Asset Manager for A.W. Perry, Inc. of Boston and Perry’s attorney, Robert Galvin of Galvin & Galvin of Duxbury. Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told Mr. Beal and Attorney Galvin that the Board wanted a legal document that would assure the town that A.W. Perry would be accepting responsibility for any damage that occurs to Deer Hill Road after the town accepts the portion of the roadway owned by South Scituate Building and Development, Inc. Attorney Galvin said that all contractors associated with A.W. Perry are insured. He said that A.W. Perry has a written agreement with South Scituate Building and Development, Inc. assuming responsibility for repairing any damages that occur to the roadway during the
development of Deer Hill Road Extension. If the town accepts that portion of the roadway, he said, A.W. Perry would be willing to sign a similar agreement with the town. Mr. Beal said that he would send a letter indicating A. W. Perry’s intention to assume responsibly for repairing any damage to the roadway should it become the property of the town.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Memo from Executive Secretary
Government Study Committee Informational Meeting, February 23, 2005
Board members noted a February 9, 2005 memorandum from Executive Secretary Michael Finglas advising that the Government Study Committee will be meeting with town boards and committees as well as department heads on February 23, 2005 to receive their input before any recommendation is made to the Board of Selectmen regarding possible changes in the operation of town government.
Letters from Division of Fisheries & Wildlife
Deerhill Road & Deer Hill Road Extension
Board members noted February 4, 2005 letters from the State Division of Fisheries & Wildlife pertaining to the Deerhill Road and Deer Hill Road Extension subdivisions.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 5-0
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