HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
July 16, 2007
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Philip Lindquist called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m.
Members Present: Philip Lindquist, Chairman
Joan DiLillo, Vice Chairman
David Nagle, Clerk
Richard Flynn, 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 June 11, 2007
Motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of June 11, 2007: Richard Flynn
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 4-0-1 (Gordon Coyle abstaining)
III. RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole conducted the annual reorganization of the Board.
A. Chairman
Nomination of Philip Lindquist for the position of Chairman: David Nagle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
B. Vice Chairman
Nomination of Joan DiLillo for the position of Vice Chairman: David Nagle Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 5-0
C. Clerk
Nomination of Richard Flynn for the position of Clerk: David Nagle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
IV. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
A. Zoning Bylaw Committee
Nomination of David Nagle, Richard Flynn, Robert Overholtzer, Donald Ellis, James Egan, David Bonney, and Margaret Hansen to the Zoning Bylaw Committee: Joan DiLillo
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 5-0
B. Master Plan Committee
Nomination of Philip Lindquist, Gordon Coyle, Harry Brett, Phil Clemons Jesse McSweeney, and Andrea Epps to the Master Plan Committee: Joan DiLillo
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 5-0
C. Hanson Trails Committee
Nomination of Philip Lindquist, Joan DiLillo, Gerard LeBlanc, Phil Clemons, Bob Dillon, Wes Blauss, and Allan Clemons to the Hanson Trails Committee: David Nagle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
D. Drainage Committee
Nomination of Gordon Coyle to the Drainage Committee: Joan DiLillo
Second: Richard Flynn
Vote: 5-0
V. APPOINTMENTS
Form A
Winter Street
Board members met with Thomas Healy of 520 Winter Street to review a Plan of Land, dated June 12, 2007, prepared by Robert C. Bailey Co. of Pembroke, for Bruce and Debra Fredrickson. The plan depicts a 2,340 square foot parcel to be conveyed to Mr. Healy and his wife. The property is located at the intersection of Winter and Brook Streets in a Residence A District. The lots are shown on the Hanson Assessors Maps as Lot 1 and Lot 1-1 on Map 98.
Motion to approve the Plan of Land as presented: Gordon Coyle
Second: Richard Flynn
Vote: 5-0
Form A
King Street
Board members met with Michael Perrault of P.M.P. Associates of East Bridgewater to review a Plan of Land, dated June 25, 2007, prepared by P.M.P. for Archer Realty Trust of 232 King Street. The plan creates a 2.39 acre retreat lot with 41.27 feet of frontage on King Street. The existing dwelling will be on a 1.26 acre lot with 253.73 feet of frontage on King Street. The lot to be divided is shown on the Hanson Assessors Maps as Lot 1A on Map 115. It is located in a Residence A Zoning District.
Motion to approve the Plan of Land as presented: David Nagle
Second: Richard Flynn
Vote: 5-0
Deer Hill Extension
Bond Estimate, Land Planning, Inc.
Release of Lots
Inspection Reports
The Board met with Richard Beal of A.W. Perry, Inc. to discuss a bond estimate prepared by Land Planning, Inc. in response to an anticipated application for a release of lots in the Deer Hill Extension Subdivision as well as inspection reports from Land Planning for June 13, 15, 18, and 19 and July 11, 2007. Member David Nagle recused himself from the discussion and sat in the audience.
The main focus of the discussion was on the July 11, 2007 report from Land Planning that noted two gate valves for the 8 inch looped water main as well as a fire hydrant including a gate valve and blow-off valve (formerly within the cul-de-sac for Deer Hill Estates which has since been removed) were located in a grassed area outside of the paved way on the northerly side of the roadway. The report stated that the fire hydrant was located farthest from the existing paved way at a distance of approximately 11 feet from the back of the bituminous berm. Mr. Beal said that the hydrant, though off the bituminous concrete by approximately 10 feet, is still within the right of way.
Board members said that they wanted to visit the subdivision prior to making decisions on establishing a bond and releasing lots. They told Mr. Beal they also wanted a letter from his engineer confirming his statement that the hydrant falls within the roadway easement as well as copies of utility and drainage easements before rendering their decision.
Motion to table the bond and release of lots for Deer Hill Extension to August 13, 2007 at 7:30 pm.: Richard Flynn
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 3-0-2 (Philip Lindquist and David Nagle abstaining)
Brookside Estates, Phases I & II
Bond Estimate, P.M.P. Associates
Release of Lots
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board that she needed to talk to review engineer Michael Perrault of P.M.P. Associates before the establishment of a bond amount and a release of lots for Brookside Estates Phases I & II.
Motion to table the bond and release of lots for Brookside Estates I & II to August 13, 2007 at 8 pm.: Richard Flynn
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 5-0
VI. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board that she would be calling a meeting of the Master Plan Committee in preparation of a map as to how the committee would like to see the town grow.
Hanson Trails Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that there are no scheduled meetings of the Hanson Trails Committee. Vice Chairman Joan DiLillo said that there should be brochures available on the Bay Circuit Trail at Town Hall.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that the Zoning Bylaw Committee will be meeting on Monday, July 23, 2007 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that the Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee would be meeting on July 26, 2007 to discuss amendments to the Transportation Program and that the Metropolitan Planning Organization would be meeting on July 31, 2007 at 9 a.m.
Other Matters
Ms. O’Toole told the Board that the pipe at Collamore Estates was recently scoped. She said that she received a call less than an hour before the contractor hired by the developer to do the scoping was scheduled to arrive. She said it was anticipated initially that the situation was only going to be evaluated. She said a clog was discovered at the first driveway. The contractor will be returning, she said, the week of July 23, 2007.
Ms. O’Toole told the Board that Town Accountant Meg LaMay had requested that her payroll be signed by the Board.
Motion to authorize the chairman or vice chairman to sign the Town Planner’s payroll: Joan DiLillo
Second: Richard Flynn
Vote: 5-0
Ms. O’Toole advised that Saeed Kashi, the engineer hired to revise the Board’s rules and regulations, was coming to Town Hall at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 to explain the work he has done to date. She said that the meeting had been posted so any Board member was welcome to attend.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
Sydney Estates
Merrill Associates, Site Inspection Report
Board members took home for review a site inspection report on Sydney Estates from their review engineer, Merrill Associates.
Ransom Road
John W. DeLano & Associates, Site Inspection Report
Board members took home for review a site inspection report on Ransom Road from their review engineer, John W. DeLano & Associates..
Woodbrook Lane
Land Planning, Site Inspection Report
Board members took home for review a site inspection report on Woodbrook Lane from their review engineer, Land Planning, Inc.
Town Accountant
Reconciliation of Escrow Account
In response to a June 19, 2007 memorandum from Town Account Meg LaMay, the Board agreed with her conclusion that $3,147.75 of the total that is currently being carried in the Planning Board escrow account should be removed to the general fund.
Motion to reconcile the escrow account to agree with the records in the Town Accountant’s office: David Nagle
Second: Richard Flynn
Vote: 5-0
Thevenin, Lynch, Bienvenue
Town Auditors
Related Party Questionnaire
Board members took home to complete a Related Party Questionnaire from the town’s auditing firm, Thevenin, Lynch, Bienvenue, LLP.
VIII. ZONING BOARD HEARINGS
Application of South Shore Imported Cars to allow for a modification to its special permit and site plan to change the word “Volkswagens” to “Vehicles” and to allow light vehicle maintenance in existing bays with no major repair work to be done on site, 1 Liberty Street, Assessors Map 100, Lot 1. Property is located in Business Zone.
COMMENT: Board defers to Board of Appeals
Application of Guy Thompson for site plan approval, a special permit and a variance to allow for a repair shop and used car lot with related signage on a pre-existing nonconforming property at 712 Monponsett Street, Assessors Map 7, Lot 1640. Property is located in Residence A and Business Zones.
COMMENT: Board defers to Board of Appeals
Does this constitute a use variance?
Application of George McCann for a Special Permit/Variance to allow for the construction of a 26’ x 27’ in-law apartment to existing home and to convert a 14’ x 16’ deck into a three-season room at 132 Reed Street, Assessors Map 33, Lot 14-1A. Property is located in Residence A and Agricultural/Recreation Zones.
COMMENT: Board defers to Board of Appeals
IX. ADJOURNMENT – 9:10 p.m.
Motion to adjourn: Richard Flynn
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
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