HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
December 17, 2007
I. CALL TO ORDER
Clerk Richard Flynn called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Members Present: Richard Flynn, Clerk
Gordon Coyle, Member
David Nagle, Member
Members Absent: Philip Lindquist, Chairman
Joan DiLillo, Vice Chairman
Others Present: Town Planner Noreen O’Toole
Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Acceptance of Minutes of Meeting of November 19, 2007
Board members were unable to vote on acceptance of the minutes of the meeting of November 19, 2007 because only two of the three members present were in attendance at that meeting.
III. APPOINTMENTS
Collamore Estates
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told Board members and residents in attendance that their review engineer, Merrill Associates, finished the review of plans submitted by developer William Konish for replacing the drainage pipe in Collamore Estates on December 10, 2007. She said that she had spoken to both engineers because the Board had a question on the cleanout pipe. She said the pipe is now on the plan and it will be a perforated pipe that can withhold a H20 loading which both engineers said was adequate. She said it was not the developer’s fault that the work has not been started. It took the review engineer longer than anticipated to review the plan, she said. The Planning Board does have some time left to get this job done, she said, and the
contractor is willing to do the work as soon as possible.
Resident Peter Huska asked how deep the pipe would be and was told it would be 3 ½ feet from grade to the pipe . He said that the engineers should make sure the driveway entrances are safe when the work is done because by the time the work is done it may be too late for asphalt. He said the water table is low so it would be a good time to replace the pipe. It was agreed that the residents would receive an update at 7:30 p.m.at the next Board meeting on January 7, 2008.
Hemlock Hills, Lot Release
Construction Completion Cost Estimate for Bond
The board met with Robert Brady, developer of Hemlock Hills, to consider his request for a release of Lot 12-A in Phase 2. A Construction Completion Cost Estimate from review engineer, Merrill Associates, indicated that a bond of $42,065 should be established for the remaining construction items for the four lots still to be developed in Phase 2. As Mr. Brady was only requesting the release of one lot for which he has a buyer, the Board decided that a bond of $11,000 would be sufficient for the present.
Motion to require a bond of $11,000 for Lot 12-A on Azalea Way in the Hemlock Hills subdivision and to release the lot: David Nagle
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 3-0
Hawthorne Street
Informal
The Board met with Steve Nicoletta to discuss his interest in creating a retreat lot on Hawthorne Street. Board members said that they wanted to do a site visit. They also told Mr. Nicoletta that he should have his engineer review the adequate access bylaw enacted by the town at the October special town meeting. They suggested that he attend the next meeting on January 7, 2008 at 7:45 p.m.
Ransom Road
Reduction of Bond
Construction Completion Cost Estimate
Inspection Report, John W. DeLano and Associates
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole said that Ransom Road is ready for acceptance by the town at the next town meeting. The Board reviewed a December 13, 2007 letter from its review engineer, John W. DeLano, which indicated the need for a few minor changes to the as-built road plan and legal description. The letter also noted that the street sign had been stolen and a privacy fence needs to be installed. Ms. O’Toole said the fence is now in place. She recommended that the bond be released.
Motion to release the bond for Ransom Road: David Nagle
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 3-0
IV. NEW BUSINESS
January Meeting Dates
Board members agreed the next meeting should be held on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 7:30 pm.
V. OLD BUSINESS
VI. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board that the Master Plan will be completed soon as there is only one map to be completed.
Hanson Trails Committee
Ms. O’Toole said there is nothing new with the Hanson Trails Committee.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that a letter has been sent to all applicable boards and committees asking them to submit any proposed bylaw changes to the committee. She said Chairman Donald Ellis is interested in increasing the depth of the business zone on Liberty Street.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that the Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee had met the previous Thursday and discussed the proposed state transportation bill. The state’s priority, she said is bridges.
VII. ZONING BOARD HEARINGS
Application of Bowmar Realty Trust, Kenneth Marston as Trustee, for a special permit to allow for the alteration of an existing garage into a family room and alter roof line to existing building roof at 123 Phillips Street, Assessors Map 50, Lot 30. Property is pre-existing nonconforming and is in the Flexible Overlay Zone.
COMMENT: Defer to Board of Appeals. Does this require a varaiance?
Application of Karen Mooney, dba Moondog Ventures, for a special permit for an in-home occupation to allow the operation of an in-home internet business with related signage at 63 East Washington Street, Assessors Map 100, Lot 8. Property is located in Residence AA Zone.
COMMENT: Defer to Board of Appeals
Application of Robert Walsh for site plan approval to allow for the operation of businesses at Cranberry Square including the The Cranberry Crafters and Artisans Gift Shoppe, The Embroidery House, and The Main Street Confectionary Shop with related signage at 1012 Main Street, Assessors Map 42, Lot 56. Property is located in Business and Flexible Overlay Zones
COMMENT: Defer to Board of Appeals
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn: David Nagle
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 3-0
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