HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
February 11, 2008
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
Richard Flynn, Clerk
Gordon Coyle, Member
Member Absent: David Nagle, Member
Others Present: Noreen O’Toole, Town Planner
Barbara Ferguson, Administrative Assistant
IV. APPOINTMENTS
Collamore Estates Residents
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board and residents in attendance that there was nothing new to report on the replacement of a drainage pipe on Captain Nathaniel Drive and that there would not be until the weather breaks.
Resident Peter Huska expressed doubts that developer William Konish has a signed contract with Dyer Construction as another contractor had been on site the previous week. He also said that the flags that were installed late last fall have been moved. Resident Peter Thibeault noted that the developer had not met with residents as had been previously indicated. Ms. O’Toole said that the meeting did not happen because Mr. Konish had not received the final plan from his engineer.
The residents expressed frustration with the length of time it has taken to correct the drainage problem and asked if the Board would be imposing a deadline for completion. Board Chairman Philip Lindquist stressed that it would be to everyone’s advantage if the work was done when the weather is more favorable.
Mr. Huska suggested the Board retain larger bonds in case it has to take over a project. Ms. O’Toole said that the Board is now retaining a minimum balance of $25,000. She said that Town Counsel had recommended that the Board work with the developer to correct any problems in Collamore Estates. She noted that residents had also expressed a preference for having the Board work with the developer at a prior meeting.
At the conclusion of the discussion it was agreed that Collamore Estates would be placed on the agenda at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, February 25, 2008.
Stonebridge Commons Residents
The Board met with residents of Stonebridge Commons in response to a February 4, 2008 letter expressing concerns regarding their over 55 development. In their letter they noted that ownership of Phase I units is in dispute and that an auction is scheduled regarding Phases II and III.
The letter further stated that they were alarmed to read in the newspaper that former owner Mark Ridder had approached the Board to discuss possible Chapter 40B or 40R designations for the parcels going to auction. They said they were also concerned with the non-use of the septic treatment plant and the potential use of a septic field.
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the residents that the Planning Board had granted a special permit for the construction of 121 over 55 units and intended to hold whoever ultimately owns the property to that concept. Residents bought into that concept, she said, and that should not change.
She noted that she had spoken to Mark Mastroianni of Pulte Homes and Reed Blute, president of the homeowners association, following receipt of their letter and learned that 17 homes have been built. Two are model homes, she said, and six have been sold and are occupied. Tight tanks are currently in place and permitted by the state Department of Environmental Protection. She said Mr. Mastroianni told her Pulte will have definitive answers regarding future construction following the resolution of a pending lawsuit.
Residents noted that the auction has been delayed until sometime in March. Chairman Philip Lindquist told the residents that the Board would talk to Town Counsel if need be. At the conclusion of the discussion, it was agreed that the residents would be apprised of any further developments
Main Street
Mylar resigning
The Board met with Timothy Bodah of Coneco Engineers, Scientists & Land Surveyors of Bridgewater to discuss a Plan of Land on Main Street, dated January 8, 2008. The plan was prepared for Ahmed T. Barakat. The property is shown as Lot 2, on Land Court Plan 12620-D which created Lots 37, 38 and 39. The Plan of Land submitted combines Lot 37 with Lot 32 and Lot 38 with Lot B creating a new lot. Mr. Bodah said that he was unable to file the mylar of the plan signed by the Board at the January 28, 2008 meeting at Land Court because a special ink is required. He asked the Board to sign a new mylar plan stating that there were no variations with the plan signed at the prior meeting other than the ink.
Motion to re-sign the mylar plan as presented: Richard Flynn
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 4-0
Highway Surveyor
Communication Issues
Rules and Regulations
Deer Hill Estates
The Board met with Highway Surveyor Richard Harris to discuss issues raised in a recent letter seeking to establish better communication and questioning the current status of a proposed review of the Planning Board’s rules and regulations.
Mr. Harris was advised that the suggestions he submitted to the Planning Board regarding proposed changes to the Board’s rules and regulations have been sent to the Board’s consultant. All departments that submitted suggestions, he was told, will receive a copy of the draft when it is returned for additional input.
Mr. Harris said that he was concerned with signage because it is so expensive and Chairman Philip Lindquist told him to include the desired locations in the comments returned to the Planning Board during the subdivision review process. Stop signs, Mr. Harris said, must be approved by the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Lindquist suggested that the Board of Selectmen be advised of any signage plans prior to subdivision approval..
Mr. Harris said that water from Pine Hill Estates off East Washington Street is still flowing over the road during severe rain storms. Chairman Philip Lindquist noted that there is still no crown on the road to divert the water into the catch basins.
Mr. Harris noted that he is now satisfied with the drainage at Deer Hill Estates. The water, he said, is now directed to the catch basins on either side of the entrance and not sheeting across Whitman Street although he still would have preferred a cross drain at the intersection.
Chairman Lindquist said that the Planning Board is having a problem with National Grid because the town will not guarantee payment of any street lights required in subdivisions after the infrastructure has been accepted. Mr. Harris said that the Safety Committee only approves payment for lights at the end of roadways and at bends in the road. Vice Chairman Joan DiLillo suggested that the Town Planer check with other communities to see how they deal with the problem.
Form A/ANR
Indian Head Street
The Board met with Bernard Munro of Land Planning, Inc. of Hanson to discuss a Plan of Land, dated February 11, 2008, prepared for Jon Ridder. The plan combines
Parcels B and C to create a buildable lot on Indian Head Street with 150 feet of frontage and an area of 50,331 square feet.
Motion to approve the plan of land as presented: Gordon Coyle
Second: Richard Flynn
Vote: 4-0
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Approval of Adequate Access Application Form
Board members deferred a decision on a proposed Adequate Access Application Form to their next meeting on February 25, 2008.
Set filing fee for Adequate Access Applications
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole recommended that the filing fee for an Adequate Access application be set at $250 with is comparable to the filing fee for a Form A application.
Motion to establish a fee of $250 for an adequate access application: Richard Flynn
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 4-0
Massasoit Community College Municipal Training Series
Board members were reminded to return their registration forms for Massasoit Community College Municipal Training Series sessions to the Planning Board office. Richard Flynn, Joan DiLillo, and Gordon Coyle expressed interest in the April 3, 2008 session on municipal budgeting.
Grade for Administrative Assistant
Board members approved the contents of a letter to the Board of Selectmen requesting a grade increase for their administrative assistant. A copy will also be sent to the steward of the Hanson Administrative Professionals union.
VII. ZONING BOARD HEARING
Application of Millage Corkum for site plan approval to allow for the outside storage of motor homes, trailers and other outside equipment pertaining to business and to replace office trailer at 50 Franklin Street, Assessors Map 45, Lot 3. Property is located in the Commercial/Industrial Zone and Flexible Overlay Zone and Zone II of the Aquifer Protection District.
COMMENT: Defer to Board of Appeals
Application of Mary Hall for a special permit for a professional photography studio with related signage at 69 Phillips Street, Assessors Map 43, Lot 16. Property is located in the Commercial/ Industrial Zone and Flexible Overlay Zone.
COMMENT: Defer to Board of Appeals
III. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board that there has been a slight delay in the creation of maps for the Master Plan while Old Colony Planning Council finishes assessors’ maps for another community.
Hanson Trails Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that there was nothing to report on the Hanson Trails Committee.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that she would contact Zoning Bylaw Committee Chairman Donald Ellis to set up a committee meeting.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that the next meeting of the Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee is scheduled for Thursday, February 14, 2008.
Other Matters
Ms. O’Toole advised the Board that the office had received complaints about the condition of catch basins in the Alden Way subdivision. She said that she had called the developers attorney advising him of the unsafe condition of the roadway but no action had been taken to date.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn: Joan DiLillo
Second: Richard Flynn
Vote: 4-0
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