HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
March 10, 2008
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Philip Lindquist called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
Members Present: Philip Lindquist, Chairman
Joan DiLillo, Vice Chairman
Richard Flynn, Clerk
Gordon Coyle, Member
David Nagle, Member (Arrived Late)
Others Present: Noreen O’Toole, Town Planner
Barbara Ferguson, Administrative Assistant
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Acceptance of Minutes of Meeting of February 25, 2008
Motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of February 25, 2008: Gordon Coyle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 3-0-1 (Philip Lindquist abstaining)
III. APPOINTMENTS
Form A/ANR
West Washington Street
The Board met for a second time with Steven Alexander to discuss a Plan of Land, located on West Washington and Franklin Streets in Hanson and East Bridgewater. The plan, dated, February 25, 2008, was prepared for Mr. Alexander by Land Planning, Inc.of Hanson. The property appears as Lot 6A-2 on Hanson Assessors Map 67 and as Lot 1-2 on East Bridgewater Assessors Map 104. The plan is a subdivision of Lot 2 as shown on a plan entitled “Plan of Land in Located on West Washington Street, Franklin & Oak Streets Hanson and East Bridgewater Massachusetts.” The plan, prepared by Land Planning is dated February 12, 1999. At the last meeting board members said that a line depicted on the plan should be removed. Mr. Alexander said that he had
provided the Board with incorrect information at the last meeting. Town Planner Noreen O’Toole recommended that the plan be approved based on clarified information relative to lot lines.
Motion to approve the Plan of Land as presented: Richard Flynn
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 4-0
IV. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board that the maps for the Master Plan are finished and a meeting of the Committee will be scheduled.
Hanson Trails Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that there is nothing new to report.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Chairman Philip Lindquist said that a meeting of the Zoning Bylaw Committee should be scheduled to begin work on any articles to be proposed at the October Special Town Meeting.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that the Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee would be meeting on Thursday, March 13, 2008.
Other Matters
Chairman Lindquist said that three Board members had met with Saeed Kashi, consultant for the revision of the Board’s rules and regulations, on Saturday, March 8, 2008. A copy of the next draft featuring recommendations made at the Saturday meeting will be forwarded to all Board members when it has been completed.
Vice Chairman Joan DiLillo said that she had visited the Deer Hill subdivision off Whitman Street and the Pine Hill Estates subdivision off East Washington Street during a recent heavy rainstorm and observed water running onto to both streets. Member David Nagle said that the situation at Pine Hill should improve when the old house is removed. Town Planner Noreen O’Toole said that she would also speak to the developer about cleaning the catch basins.
Ms. O’Toole noted that trees had fallen onto to a house on Christopher Lane in the Pine Hill subdivision. Member David Nagle said that a certified letter should be sent to the builder of the house on the abutting property where several trees are still standing expressing the Board’s public safety concerns.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Memo from Executive Assistant
Annual Town Meeting Warrant Deadline
Board members noted a memorandum from Executive Assistant Meredith Marini advising that the deadline for submitting articles for the May 5, 2008 annual town meeting warrant is Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 5 p.m.
April Meeting Dates
Board members set April 7 and 28, 2008 as future meeting dates.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Approval of Adequate Access Application Form
Board members took home for review a revised copy of the Adequate Access Application Form
Adequate Access Application
Hawthorne Street
Board members noted that applicant Steven Nicoletta had not kept his January 25, 2008 appointment with the Board and had neither communicated with the Planning Board office nor submitted additional information.
Motion to deny the Determination of Adequate Access Application for Hawthorne Street due to lack of information: Richard Flynn
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 5-0
VII. ZONING HEARINGS
Application of Alfred Cadman for a special permit to approve an in-law apartment at 116 King Street, Assessors Map 107, Lot 59. Property is located in Residence A Zone.
COMMENT: Information inadequate to determine whether conforms to zoning `` bylaw.
Application of Jacklyn Foster for a variance to allow for the construction of a 20’ x 18’ one-car garage that does not meet side setback requirement at 242 Maquan Street, Assessors Map 70, Lot 19. Property is located in Residence A Zone.
COMMENT: Defer to Zoning Board of Appeals
Application of Paul and Maryellen Folsom for a special permit to allow the alteration of a pre-existing nonconforming single family home to a two-family with no exterior changes or additions at 479 Main Street, Assessors Map 40, Lot 17. Property is located in Residence A Zone.
COMMENT: Defer to Zoning Board of Appeals
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn: David Nagle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
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