HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
April 20, 2005
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Philip Lindquist called the meeting to order at 7:33 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 April 6, 2005
Motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of April 6, 2005: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 4-0
Acceptance of the Minutes of the Hemlock Hills - Phase 2 Public Hearing of April 6, 2005
Motion to accept the minutes of the Hemlock Hills - Phase 2 Public Hearing of
April 6, 2005: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 4-0-1 (David Nagle abstaining)
III. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole distributed to Board members copies of the Recommendations Table for the Hanson Master Plan prepared by Thomas Planning Associates of Boston. She said that all the corrections to the text that resulted from the last Master Plan Committee meeting have been completed. Old Colony Planning Council is working on maps for the Master Plan, she said. When questioned by Board members on a completion date, she said, that she expected the Master Plan to be done by the annual October Special Town Meeting.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that meetings of the Zoning Bylaw Committee will resume after the Annual Town Meeting in May. Input will be sought from other town boards on potential bylaw changes for the annual October Special Town Meeting, she said.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that she and Board member Joan DiLillo attended the April 14, 2005 meeting of the Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee. She said that they learned that improvements to the Routes 27 and 14 intersection will be going out for advertisement with the bid opening scheduled for June 1, 2005. She said that the town has received a small increase in Chapter 90 funds.
Other Matters
Ms. O’Toole said that the Board’s engineer is still reviewing the asbuilt plan for Stonewall Estates and wants to look closer at the basins, sidewalks and guardrails. The developer of Pleasant Meadows, she said, still needs to supply the Board with proof of the establishment of an account for trees and communication with Massachusetts Electric. She noted that the snow removal bill has still not been paid. Both developers called the office to cancel their appointments with the Board, she said.
V. APPOINTMENTS
Informal, Alan Dias
The Board met with Alan Dias of Halifax to discuss two issues. The first was the parcel of land on Monponsett Street on which the United Church of the First Born and three dwellings are located and the second was an issue of adequate access to a 33,700 square foot lot on Snow Street which would be a combination of five smaller lots. The Board said it would need more historical evidence on both issues. Mr. Dias said he would bring additional information to the next meeting. He was given an appointment of 7:50 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2005.
Public Hearing, Pine Hill Estates
(See Separate Minutes)
V. NEW BUSINESS
Performance Evaluation
Town Planner
Board members took home Performance Evaluation Forms for Town Planner Noreen O’Toole and said they would complete the forms and either return them in person or fax them to the office.
Letter from Assessor/Appraiser
Unbuildable Lots
Board members noted an April 19, 2005 letter from Assessor/Appraiser Cynthia Long expressing concern relative to the small unbuildable lots that are becoming common place in newer subdivisions. The main issue, she said, is that developers will allow them to become tax possessions and the town will lose tax revenue. An additional concern, she said, is that, if the lots contain drainage, those easements become the town’s responsibility.
Letter from Highway Surveyor
Colonial Heights
Board members noted an April 14, 2005 letter from Highway Surveyor Richard Harris to Peter J. Simard relative to Mr. Simard’s confusion on the billing for services rendered on snow and ice removal for the winter of 2004-2005.
Warrants for Special & Annual Town Meetings
Finance Committee Recommendations
Board members received copies of the warrants for the May 2, 2005 special and annual town meetings with Finance Committee recommendations and a copy of the budget which will be discussed at the annual town meeting.
Edgewood Estates
Inspection Reports
Board members took home for review three inspection reports on Edgewood Estates from review engineer, John DeLano and Associates. One of the inspections was done on April 14, 2005 and the other two were done in the morning and afternoon of April 15, 2005.
VI. ZONING BOARD HEARINGS
Application of Denis Donaghey for a variance for relief of front setback requirements of 50 ft. to 47 ft. to allow the construction of a 6 ft. x 40 ft. farmer’s porch on the existing dwelling at 889 Winter St., Map 114, Lot 8, Hanson Assessors Map.
COMMENT: Refer to Board of Appeals.
Application of Philip Martin for a special permit and site plan approval to allow the use of the premises for a custom woodworking and cabinet making business at 22 Industrial Boulevard, Map 59, Lot 17-13, Hanson Assessors Map.
COMMENT: Board concerned with the use of chemicals in Zone II of the Aquifer Protection District.
VII. ADJOURNMENT - 10:50 p.m.
Motion to adjourn: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 5-0
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