HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
September 21, 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
Form A/ANR
Liberty Street
The Board met with Attorney Howard Levin of Boston to discuss a Form A/ANR application for 186 Liberty Street. The Plan of Land, by Aaberg Associates, Inc. of Norwell, dated April 26, 2005, creates a 42,965 square foot parcel with frontage on Alden Way and a 44,167 square foot lot on Liberty Street. The plan was prepared for Andry Lagsdin of Hanover. The land is owned by Robert Mixer of North Weymouth. Board members pointed out that Alden Way is still owned by the developer of the subdivision, and Attorney Levin said that his client was aware that he would be unable to get a building permit until he actually had access to the property and was willing to take the risk.
Motion to approve the Plan of Land for 186 Liberty Street: Gordon Coyle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
French Street
Thomas Barr
Thomas Barr met with the Board to discuss the use of Union Park Street for backhoe access by Philip Andrews who is building a home on French Street next to Mr. Barr’s daughter. Mr. Barr noted, that although the Planning Board initially determined that the access should be from Union Park Street, the Building Department had granted the building permit with French Street as access to the property. Town Planner Noreen O’Toole said that had gone to the site several times and told the Andrews that the equipment had to come in from French Street. She said that the Building Inspector considers the situation a civil matter. Mr. Barr said that trees had been taken down on town owned property on Squantum Avenue. Ms. O’Toole suggested that assistance be solicited from the
Selectmen’s office. She told Mr. Barr that she would talk to Executive Secretary Michael Finglas to see if the Selectmen’s office could send a letter.
Form A/ANR
Main Street
The Board met with Al Vautrinot and Stephen Croghan to discuss a Form A/ANR application prepared by Vautrionot Land Surveying, Inc. of Plympton for Terese and Stephen Croghan III. The Plan of Land, dated September 16, 2005, combines a 30,484 square foot Parcel A in the Agricultural-Recreation District with abutting land owned by the Croghans. The plan leaves a 54,547 square foot parcel with frontage on Main Street in the Residence A District still under the ownership of Doris Atwood of 622 Main Street.
Motion to approve the Plan of Land for Main Street: David Nagle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Public Hearing
Zoning Bylaw Amendments
October Special Town Meeting
(See Separate Minutes)
III. Acceptance of Minutes
Acceptance of the Minutes of the Meeting of August 17, 2005
Motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of August 17, 2005: Joan DiLillo
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 5-0
Acceptance of the Minutes of the Hemlock Hills Subdivision Continued Public Hearing
Motion to accept the minutes of the Hemlock Hills Subdivision Continued Public Hearing: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Acceptance of the Minutes of the Great Cedar Condominiums Subdivision Continued Public Hearing
Motion to accept the minutes of the Great Cedar Condominium Subdivision Continued Public Hearing: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 5-0
IV. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole distributed copies of the Hanson Master Plan
Transportation Component to the Board and said that she will be distributing copies to the Master Plan Committee.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that Zoning Bylaw Committee will not be meeting again until it is time to prepare zoning bylaw amendment articles for the May Town Meeting.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that the region is faring well with highway projects. She said that the Routes 14 and 27 intersection project should begin soon as the bid has been awarded.
Other Matters
Ms. O’Toole advised the Board that the Stonewall Estates developer has agreed to modify the basins at the subdivision.
She said that she would also get estimates for Article 9 on the October 3, 2005 special town meeting warrant seeking funds to complete Washington West Meadows.
She said that she had called Town Counsel and been advised to call Bill Konish to see if he will turn Collamore Estates over to the town for completion. She said she was told to call one more time and then send a letter by certified mail.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Great Cedar Condominiums
Memorandum from Conservation Agent
Board members took home for review a copy of a September 13, 2005 memorandum to the Conservation Commission from Conservation Agent Janine Delaney.
Cranberry Estates
Asbuilt Plan Review
Board members took home for review a September 1, 2005 Inspection and Punch List, Asbuilt Plan Review on Cranberry Estates by review engineer Land Planning, Inc.
Public Street and Acceptance
Procedural Check List
Memorandum from Town Planner
Board members took home for review a September 7, 2005 packet from Town Planner Noreen O’Toole on public street layout and acceptance and a procedural check list sent to the Highway Surveyor, Conservation Agent and Water Superintendent.
Subdivision Streets Ready for Acceptance
Memorandum to Board of Selectmen
Board members took home for review an August 23, 2005 memorandum to the Board of Selectmen advising the streets that are ready for acceptance at the October Special Town Meeting.
Construction Observations
P.M.P. Associates
Brookside Estates – Phase 2
Board members took home for review construction observations by P.M.P. Associates on Brookside Estates – Phase 2, dated July 15, 2005, July 25, 2005, July 29, 2005, and August 8, 2005.
VI. ZONING BOARD HEARINGS
Application of Russell Borden, Jr. for site plan approval to allow for a woodworking/cabinet shop with design area at 22 Industrial Boulevard, Unit F, Map 59, Lot 17-13, Hanson Assessors Map. Property is located in the Commercial/Industrial Zone and Zone II of the Aquifer Protection District.
COMMENT: Board is concerned with the use of hazardous chemicals in a Zone I I Aquifer Protection District.
Application of Claudia O’Neill for site plan approval to allow for the operation of an antiques and craft store at 1375 Main Street, Unit 3, Map 44, Lot 12, Hanson Assessors Map. Property is located in the Flexible Overlay Zone.
COMMENT: Board questions whether there is sufficient parking for a retail business.
Application of Frederick Case for a variance for relief from rear setback of 40 feet and reduce to 35 feet to allow for expansion to rear of home at 73 Milford Street, Map 2, Lot 167A, Hanson Assessors Map. Property is located in Residence A Zone.
COMMENT: No Comment
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 5-0
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