HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
November 2, 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. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Acceptance of Minutes of Meeting of October 19, 2005
Motion to accept the minutes of October 19, 2005: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Acceptance of the Minutes of the Hemlock Hills – Phase 2 Continued Public Hearing of October 19, 2005
Motion to accept the minutes of the Hemlock Hills – Phase 2 Continued Public Hearing of October 19, 2005: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
III. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board that she and Chairman Philip Lindquist had met earlier in the week with Carol Thomas of Thomas Planning Services, the consultant on the town’s Master Plan. Her portion of the plan should be completed by the end of November, Ms. O’Toole said. The data is being updated to current figures. When that is completed, Old Colony Planning Council will be inserting all maps associated with the plan.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole told the Board that the main topic of discussion at the last meeting of the Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee was the Transportation Improvement Program. The next meeting, she said, will be held on November 17, 2005. She indicated she had been talking to the East Bridgewater Highway Surveyor about Transit Oriented Development especially as related to the design of sidewalks from the intersection of Routes 27 and 14 to Whitman Hanson Regional High School.
Other Matters
Ms. O’Toole advised the Board that she had scheduled a site visit at Stonebridge Commons for Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 10 a.m. with representatives from Pulte Homes, the new owner of the over age 55 development. Peter Palmieri from Merrill Associates will also be in attendance, she said. The purpose of the meeting is to review Phase I of the project. The next step, she said, will be a meeting at Town Hall with all town departments.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole advised the Board that the two zoning bylaw amendment articles voted at the October special town meeting have been approved by the Attorney General’s office.
IV. APPOINTMENTS
Form A/ANR
Monponsett Street
Chairman Philip Lindquist read a written request from Alan Dias, dated November 2, 2005, for a continuance to November 16, 2005 for a decision on the Form A/ANR application for the Church of the First Born discussed by the Board at its last meeting. The reason for the delay is to allow time for a written decision from Town Counsel .
Motion to grant a continuance to November 16, 2005 for the Form A/ANR application for the Church of the First Born on Monponsett Street: David Nagle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Deer Hill Road
Letter from Highway Surveyor
Board members met with Joseph Walsh, developer of the Deer Hill Road subdivision to discuss their concerns with water sheeting across Route 58 when it rains which could create a dangerous situation when the weather gets colder and it freezes. The Board’s concerns were echoed in an October 31, 2005 letter from Highway Surveyor Richard Harris. David Nagle recused himself and sat in the audience during the discussion. Mr. Harris recommended the installation of a cross drain on Whitman Street but Board members felt that the drainage should be contained within the development.
Mr. Walsh said that the drainage system worked last winter and he was confident he had enough time before winter is here to correct problems that have recently occurred mostly due to the heavy rainfall in the month of October. The rain fell, he said, in close proximity to the time utilities were being installed and the driveway went into Lot 1. On the opposite side, he said, the water is getting behind the catch basins because the curbs are not in yet. Chairman Philip Lindquist said that the work has caused the water to bypass the existing drainage system and caused the binder course to break up along the edges.
Mr. Walsh said that he would have his engineer look at the situation and make the necessary changes before winter sets in. He said he would also have him shoot the grades at the end of the road to make sure the crown is still as shown on the plan. Town Planner Noreen O’Toole said that she would also send the Board’s engineer out to look at the drainage situation and file a report with the Board.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Memorandum from Water Department
Board members noted an October 20, 2005 memorandum from Water Superintendent Glen Doherty advising that the water moratorium has been lifted which will now allow the approval of water hook-ups.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Audubon Estates
Request for Release of Bond and Interest
Motion to release the remainder of the bond for Audubon Estates: David Nagle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 4-0-1 (Philip Lindquist abstaining)
VII. ZONING HEARINGS
Application of David Travers for a special permit to allow for a home office to operate a plumbing business with parking for one truck at 79 Phillips Street, Map 43, Lot 18 , Hanson Assessors Map. Property is located in Commercial/Industrial Zone and Flexible Overlay Zone.
COMMENT: No Comment
Application of Susan Derderian for a home occupation to allow for a part-time personal training studio with one-on-one training, by appointment only, at 405 Elm Street, Map 19, Lot 1-7, Hanson Assessors Map. Property is located in Residence AA Zone.
COMMENT: No Comment
Application of New England Lumber Co., for site plan approval to allow the construction of a 92 ft. x 90 ft. building (warehouse for building materials) and a 52 ft. x 29 ft. 6½ inch loading dock at 91 Franklin Street, Map 45, Lot 5B, Hanson Assessors Map. Property is located in the Commercial/Industrial Zone and Flexible Overlay Zone and Zone II of the Aquifer Protection District.
COMMENT: Is a variance required? It appears that the rear setback does not conform. What kind of materials are going to be stored inside? Paving and drainage not shown on the plan.
Application of Stephen Murphy for a special permit/variance to allow the construction of a 25 ft. x 36 ft. garage with second story addition, farmer’s porch and an in ground pool at 899 Whitman Street, Map 101, Lot 5B, Hanson Assessors Map. Property is located in Residence AA and Agricultural/Recreation Zones.
COMMENT: What is the variance requested? What is the hardship?
VIII. ADJOURNMENT – 8:55 p.m.
Motion to adjourn: Gerard LeBlanc
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 5-0
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