HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes for the Meeting of
May 10, 2006
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Philip Lindquist called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
Members Present: Philip Lindquist, Chairman
David Nagle, Clerk
Gordon Coyle, Member
Joan DiLillo, Member
Member Absent: Gerard LeBlanc, Vice Chairman
Others Present: Town Planner Noreen O’Toole
Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Acceptance of Minutes of Meeting of April 19, 2006
Motion to accept the minutes of April 19, 2006: David Nagle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 4-0
Acceptance of Minutes of Ridgewood Elm Estates Continued Public Hearing of
April 19, 2006
Motion to accept the minutes of the Ridgewood Elm Estates Continued Public Hearing of April 19, 2006: David Nagle
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 4-0
Acceptance of Minutes of Meeting of May 1, 2006
Motion to accept the minutes of May 1, 2006: David Nagle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 4-0
III. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Committee that the transportation component of the Master Plan has been completed by Old Colony Planning Council. Once the plan is finished, she said, a meeting of the Master Plan Committee will be scheduled.
Hanson Trails Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that she had met with Trails Committee Chairman Bob Dillon, who is working with an organization that awards grants to non-profits to obtain a grant of up to $5,000 to construct kiosks for the Hanson section of the Bay Circuit Trail. Joan DiLillo, who is a member of the Hanson Trails Committee, said that a dedication of the Camp Kiwanee end of the trail is scheduled for June 3, 2006.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that the next meeting of the Zoning Bylaw Committee will be held on Monday, May 15, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. She said that she will be meeting with committee chairman, Donald Ellis, prior to the meeting to prepare an agenda.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that the Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee will be meeting on May 11, 2006 in Brockton. A meeting of the Metropolitan Planning Organization is scheduled for May 18, 2003.
Other Matters
Chairman Philip Lindquist said that the Open Space Committee recently had a speaker on the Community Preservation Act. He indicated a grass roots committee would be formed to support acceptance of the act on the local level.
IV. APPOINTMENTS
Form A/ANR
South Street
The Board reviewed a Plan of Land, dated March 21, 2006, prepared by Silva Engineering Associates of Bridgewater for Joyce and Hubert Hill of 189 South Street. The plan divides Lot 52 of Hanson Assessors Map 23 into Lot 52A and Parcel A and combines Parcel A with Lot 53 on Map 23.
Motion to approve the Plan of Land for South Street: David Nagle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Ridgewood Elm Estates (Off Elm Street)
Continued Public Hearing
(See Separate Minutes)
Pine Hill Estates ( Off East Washington Street)
Establish Bond
Construction Cost Estimate, DeLano Associates
Request for Release of Lots
Letter from Highway Surveyor
Fascimile from DeLano Associates regarding paving
The Board met with Edward Johnson, developer of Pine Hill Estates, to discuss his request to establish a bond and obtain a release of the 12 lots in the subdivision. Board member David Nagle recused himself from the discussion and left the room. Also discussed was a May 10, 2006 letter from Highway Surveyor Richard Harris noting that the cape cod berm in front of 690 East Washington Street was destroyed by construction trucks working in the subdivision. He further noted that the catch basins in the subdivision had been paved over.
There was also a May 9, 2006 fascimile to the Board from John W. DeLano & Associates regarding runoff to East Washington Street and a May 9, 2006 telephone conversation log from DeLano regarding the berm and the runoff. Mr. Johnson told the Board he would be opening the catch basins as soon as it stops raining and that he would see that the berm is replaced. He also advised the Board that he was changing the name of the street in the subdivision to Christopher Lane. He indicated his willingness to agree to a bond of $200,000. John W. DeLano and Associates, Inc. recommended a bond of $200,900 but the estimate was based on three street lights at a cost of $1,300 per light when there will only be two. Mr. Johnson asked about street trees and was advised to talk to John DeLano.
Motion to establish a bond of $200,000 for Pine Hill Estates: Joan DiLillo
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 3-0
Motion to release Lots 1-12 in Pine Hill Estates contingent upon establishing a bond with the Treasurer-Collector’s Office: Gordon Coyle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 3-0
V. NEW BUSINESS
Stonewall Estates (Off Whitman Street)
Request for remainder of bond and escrow account
Board members reviewed a request from Bob Gosselin, president of Goscon, Inc. requesting a release of the remainder of his bond for Stonewall Estates as well and any interest accrued as streets in the subdivision were accepted by voters at town meeting. As the bills submitted for sweeping the subdivision and cleaning the catch basins both bore 2005 dates the Board decided to hold his request until proof is received that the work was done again in 2006.
Hemlock Hills – Phase 2 (Off Cross Street)
Merrill Associates, Inspection Report
Board members took home for review an April 26, 2006 inspection report by Merrill Associates on Hemlock Hills – Phase 2.
Stonebridge Commons (Off Winter Street)
Merrill Associates, Inspection Reports
Board members took home for review May 4, 2006 and May 9, 2006 inspection reports on Stonebridge Commons by Merrill Associations.
Letter from Highway Surveyor
Snow and Ice Payment
Board members took home for review an April 27, 2006 from Highway Surveyor Richard Harris regarding subdivision snow and ice payment.
VI. ZONING HEARINGS
Application of William Catton for a special permit and/or variance to allow for the construction of an 11 ft. x 11 ft. enclosed three-season sunroom to be built on a pre-existing 11 ft. x 11 ft. deck that does not meet side setback requirements at 745 Monponsett Street, Assessors Map 6, Lot 1664. Property is located in Residence A Zone.
COMMENT: Board defers to Board of Appeals
Application of John Barilaro, Jr. for a special permit to allow for the construction of a two-car garage and an addition to a non-conforming property at 263 Woodbine Avenue, Assessors Map 2, Lot 42. Property is located in Residence A Zone.
COMMENT: Board defers to Board of Appeals
Application of Richard Walsh for a special permit to allow for the use of a temporary home trailer for occupancy during construction of new home (six to nine months) at 343 Brook Street, Assessors Map 96, Lot 14. Property is located in Residence A Zone.
COMMENT: Board defers to Board of Appeals
VII. ADJOURNMENT – 9:05 p.m.
Motion to adjourn: Joan DiLillo
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 4-0
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