HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
July 7, 2005
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Philip Lindquist called the meeting to order at 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
Continued Subdivision Hearing
Pine Hill Estates
(See Separate Minutes)
Board of Assessors
Drainage Lots
The Board met with Kathleen Marini, chairman of the Board of Assessors, to discuss that Board’s concern with the number of small parcels that have been allowed in recent subdivisions. She said that her board is concerned because these parcels usually become town property, when the developer leaves town, and then they are no longer on the tax rolls. The Board said that the issue of corner lots, especially as they apply to subdivisions, is currently being discussed by the Zoning Bylaw Committee which could result in a proposed amendment to the town’s zoning bylaws at the October special town meeting.
Partial Release of Lots
Edgewood Estates
The Board met with John Widdison and Salvatore Pastore of Cordwood Developers to discuss the possibility of a partial release of lots in Edgewood Estates. Mr. Pastore explained that the development is behind schedule due to problems related to NStar. The company, he said, is behind on its paperwork due to the recent strike. Town Planner Noreen O’Toole explained that the Board prefers to release all of the lots in a subdivision at once. She said that a bond is posted before any lots are released. The town, she said, requires the money be placed in a savings account through the Treasurer-Collector’s office. It was suggested that Widdison and Pastore schedule a meeting with Town Planner Noreen O’Toole to discuss the
process and the issue of the partial release of lots before returning to the Board.
Public Hearing
Amended Special Permit, Stonebridge Commons
(See Separate Minutes)
III. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson advised the Board that she had spoken with Thomas Planning Services and a copy of the nearly final draft of the Master Plan is being mailed within the next few days.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board that the Zoning Bylaw Committee will be meeting on July 11, 2005 at 7 p.m. to discuss possible zoning bylaw amendments for the October 3, 2005 special town meeting.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole told the Board that the next meeting of the Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 12 noon.
Other Matters
Board members noted a July 6, 2005 letter form Highway Surveyor Richard Harris advising that SV Realty Trust has paid the $12,460 bill for services rendered in full at the Colonial Heights subdivision.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
Brookside Estates - Phase l
Record of Construction Observation, P.M.P. Associates
Board members took home for review a June 25, 2005 Record of Construction Observation from P.M.P. Associates for Brookside Estates - Phase 1.
Memo from Executive Assistant
Appointment of Selectman James Egan to Zoning Bylaw Committee
Board members noted a June 29, 2005 memo from Executive Assistant Meredith Marini advising that Selectman James Egan will be representing the Board of Selectmen on the Zoning Bylaw Committee.
Memo from Board of Appeals
Reorganization of Board
Board members noted a July 5, 2005 memo from the Board of Appeals advising that Margaret Hansen has been elected board chairperson, Lila Coyle, vice-chair, and Robert Overholtzer, clerk.
Letter from Massachusetts Historical Commission
School House #4
Board members noted a June 24, 2005 letter from the Massachusetts Historical Commission advising that the nomination of School House #4, 565 Main Street, has been signed by the State Historic Preservation Officer.
V. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Acceptance of the Minutes of the Meeting of June 15, 2005
Motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of June 15, 2005: Joan DiLillo
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 4-0 (David Nagle absent)
Acceptance of the Minutes of the Hemlock Hill Estates - Phase 2 Subdivision Continued Public Hearing
Motion to accept the minutes of the Hemlock Hill Estates - Phase 2 Subdivision Continued Public Hearing: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 4-0 (David Nagle absent)
Acceptance of the Minutes of the Pine Hill Estates Subdivision Continued Public Hearing
Motion to accept the minutes of the Pine Hill Estates Subdivision Continued Public Hearing: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 4-0 (David Nagle absent)
VI. ZONING BOARD HEARINGS
Application of J & G Management for Site Plan Approval to allow the construction of a 17,000 sq. ft. building and associated site improvements including access, grading, parking and utilities and a variance from the Table of Dimensional Requirements #5, Hanson Assessors Map 59, Lots 17-7 and 17-8, Industrial Boulevard.
COMMENT: No Comment
Application of Edward B. O’Donnell, Jr. for a special permit to repair and maintain equipment and site plan approval for a barbeque/sandwich cart, saw mill, wooddrying kiln, fiberglas works, woodworking/carpentry shop and a one bedroom apartment at 999 and 1009 Main Street, Map 42, Lot 10, Hanson Assessors Map.
COMMENT: Board has questions regarding parking, buffers, drainage, and the impact on wetlands. Board has concerns with the proposed usage of the site in a Zone II Aquifer Protection District.
Application of Karen Walsh dba Amerty Graphics for site plan approval for the production of graphic design, printing and other related accessories at 22 Industrial Blvd., Map 59, Lot 17-13, Hanson Assessors Map.
COMMENT: Board has concerns with the proposed usage of the site in a Zone II Acquifer Protection District.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn: Joan DiLillo
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 4-0 (David Nagle absent)
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