HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes for the Meeting of
June 21, 2006
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Philip Lindquist called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Members Present: Philip Lindquist, Chairman
Joan DiLillo, Vice Chairman
Gordon Coyle, Member
Richard Flynn, Member
Members Absent: David Nagle, Clerk
Others Present: Town Planner Noreen O’Toole
Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Acceptance of Minutes of Meeting of June 7, 2006
Motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of June 7, 2006: Joan DiLillo
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 4-0
Acceptance of Minutes of Ridgewood Elm Estates Continued Public Hearing of
June 7, 2006
Motion to accept the minutes of the Ridgewood Elm Estates Continued Public Hearing of June 7, 2006: Joan DiLillo
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 3-0-1 (Richard Flynn abstaining)
III. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board that she has not been able to look at the latest draft of the Master Plan because the Old Colony Planning Council consultant has been on vacation.
Hanson Trails Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that there was nothing new to report on the Trails Committee.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that a meeting of the Committee, held on Monday, was very productive. The preparation of an inlaw bylaw for the October special town meeting, she said, is nearly complete.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that the Old Colony Planning Council is submitting an application for $25,000 in Smart Growth Technical Assistance funds which will prepare a South Hanson Transit Oriented Development, Chapter 40R Implementation Plan. The town’s share, she said, will be $3,750, which will be requested through an article on a town meeting warrant. Chairman Philip Lindquist signed a letter in support of the application addressed to the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. Ms. O’Toole noted that she had recently been elected chairperson of the Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee. No meetings are scheduled for July, she said.
V. APPOINTMENTS
Hemlock Hills Estates (Off Cross Street)
Release of Lot 2
The Board met with developer Robert Brady who explained that the lot line for the former Lot 2 in Hemlock Hill Estates – Phase 1 had to be moved when Hemlock Hills Estates – Phase 2 was created. The former Lot 2, he said, is now Lot 12-2A. Lot 2 was previously released along with the other lots in Phase 1, he said, and now a new release of lot is required for what is now identified as Lot 12-2A because it has been sold.
Motion to release Lot 12-2A in Hemlock Hills Estates – Phase 2: Gordon Coyle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 4-0
Edgewood Estates
Road Bond Estimate
Access Easement
The Board met with Attorney John Widdison to discuss a request for a reduction in the bond for Edgewood Estates and an access easement granted to the town by the owners of Lot 4, 16 William Way. Board members reviewed a cost estimate from its engineer, John DeLano of John W. DeLano and Associates, Inc. for completion of the roadway. The estimate totaled $86,200.00. The Board was advised that there was $102,000.00 remaining in the bond held by the town. Attorney Widdison said that three of the items on the estimate should not have been listed. They were loaming and seeding, post and guard rail, and rip rap. He showed the Board photographs of the areas in question. The Board was only willing to delete the $5,300 listed for the guard
rail which has been constructed. Chairman Philip Lindquist asked if something could be done with the catch basin at the entrance to the subdivision in the interest of public safety and Attorney Widdison said that he would look at it.
Motion to release $22,000 from the bond from Edgewood Estates: Gordon Coyle
Second: Richard Flynn
Vote: 4-0
Ridgewood Elm Estates (Off Elm Street)
Continued Public Hearing
(See Separate Minutes)
VI. NEW BUSINESS
Stonebridge Commons (Off Winter Street)
Marchionda & Associates, Guest Parking Area Plan
The Board reviewed a June 2, 2006 letter and plan from Marchionda & Associates depicting the guest parking area constructed adjacent to Building 1. The plans indicate that only three spaces were constructed. The approved plans proposed six spaces in this area. The letter noted that the number of spaces had to be reduced to maintain the required setback from the development’s septic system leaching area. Board members agreed that the developer would need to find alternate areas for the three missing spaces.
Motion to send a letter to Marchionda & Associates advising of the need to find alternate areas for the three spaces that have not been constructed: Joan DiLillo
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 4-0
Fuller & Pine Streets
Inspection Reports, John W. DeLano & Associates
Board members took home to review inspection reports from its engineer for the Fuller Street project, John DeLano of John W. DeLano & Associates dated May 24, June 1, June 2, June 5, June 8, June 12, and June 13, 2006.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
Deer Hill Subdivision (Off Whitman Street)
Letter from Land Planning, Inc.
Board members reviewed a June 19, 2006 letter from Steven Wry of Land Planning, Inc. relative to conditions at Deer Hill observed during a site inspection conducted on June 16, 2006. The letter noted 11 areas of concern and offered recommendations on each. Town Planner Noreen O’Toole said that she had met with Steven Wry to discuss the problems with the subdivision and concluded that the area has to be stabilized.
Meeting Dates for July and August
Members discussed the need to change the meeting nights in July due to the summer band concerts scheduled for Wednesday evenings. It was decided that Monday would be a good night. Board members also agreed to try an earlier starting time of 7 p.m.
Motion to hold the July meetings on Monday, July 10 and 24, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.: Joan DiLillo
Second: Richard Flynn
Vote: 4-0
VII. ZONING HEARINGS
Application of Arthur Turner for a variance to allow for the construction of a 36 ft. x 53 ft. three car garage that does not meet side setback requirements at 463 Main Street, Assessors Map 40, Lot 16. Property is located in Residential A Zone.
COMMENT: Defer to Board of Appeals.
Application of Lucas Vail for site plan approval to allow for the relocation of Priority Music from 1011 Main Street to 1071 Main Street, Suite A, Assessors Map 43, Lot 29. Property is located in the Commercial Industrial Zone and the Flexible Overlay Zone.
COMMENT: Defer to Board of Appeals.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn: Joan DiLillo
Second: Richard Flynn
Vote: 4-0
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