HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting
April 28, 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 April 7, 2008
Motion to accept the minutes of April 7, 2008: Joan DiLillo
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 5-0
III. APPOINTMENTS
Hemlock Hills
Form A/ANR
The Board met with developer Robert Brady to discuss a Plan of Land, dated April 11, 2008, prepared for Southeastern Development Corp. by Curley & Hansen Surveyors of Avon. Mr. Brady told the Board that the plan changes lot lines to increase the size of Lot 9A. He noted that the Board of Health requires 10,000 square feet per bedroom and a potential buyer wants to build a 4-bedroom house. The additional acreage, he said, is coming from Lots 7A and 8A.
Motion to approve the Plan of Land as presented: David Nagle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Edgewood Estates
Report from John W. DeLano Associates
Asbuilt Plan
Request for Bond Reduction
Completion Cost Estimate
Board members reviewed April 1, 3, 10, 14, and 26, 2008 inspection reports and an April 2, 2008 phone message report for Edgewood Estates from their review engineer, John W. DeLano as well as an asbuilt plan and legal descriptions for the subdivision. The Board also reviewed an April 28, 2008 request from Attorney John Widdison for a bond reduction and an April 28, 2008 Construction Cost Estimate from John DeLano totaling $18,800. Attorney Widdison was present for the discussion as was developer Salvatore Pastore.
Board members noted items listed to be addressed in Mr. DeLano’s April 26, 2008 inspection report relative to bounds, lighting, and seeding. When asked for her input, Town Planner Noreen O’Toole said that the Board had not been provided enough basin information including engineering calculations. Board members noted they had also never received any report on future basin maintenance.
Mr. Pastore said that only one light has been installed in the subdivision because National Grid will not allow the others in their proposed locations. He noted that the lights cannot be powered unless the town will assure National Grid that the power will stay on once the town accepts the subdivision. The Board asked that Town Planner Noreen O’Toole write a letter to the Board of Selectmen with a copy to the Street Safety Committee advising of the problem with National Grid. Ms. O’Toole said that she was not concerned about any cleanup or engineering costs listed on the cost estimate and recommended that the Board adhere to the retention of a minimum $20,000 bond.
Motion to retain $20,000 of the bond for Edgewood Estates with the balance to be released: David Nagle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Collamore Estates
Update for Residents
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board that she had spoken both with developer William Konish and the contractor who is going to replace the drainage pipe and, weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 5, 2008. She said that Dig Safe has been notified, and Mr. Konish said he will be speaking to residents who will be impacted by the work.
Collamore Estates resident Peter Huska asked if any pumping is planned and, if it is, where the water will go. He noted that there are other problems in the subdivision. The Board said they should wait until after the pipe is replaced. Mr. Huska also recommended that a copy of the agreement between the developer and the contractor be faxed to the Planning Board office. It was agreed that the residents would be placed on the agenda for the May 19, 2008 meeting at 7:30 p.m.
IV. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board that she had received a quote of $1,000.00 to print 20 copies of the Master Plan. She said that she intends to discuss the matter further with Old Colony Planning Council.
Hanson Trails Committee
Board members noted that the committee has been working on the Smith Nawazelski Conservation Area.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that the Zoning Bylaw Committee would be meeting on May 12, 2008 at 7 p.m.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee would be meeting on May 8, 2008 at 12 noon in Brockton.
Other Matters
Planning Board members agreed that their next meeting would be May 19, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. They also said that Board should hold one meeting a year that is strictly a planning session.
Board members were advised that the town has received a $125,000 grant from the State Department of Conservation and Recreation for improvements to the Botieri, Robinson Street, and Hancock Street fields.
David Fitch of Thayer Drive received an update on Stonebridge Commons. Board members said that the original developer, Mark Ridder, is now responsible for Phase II and III and is still in litigation with Pulte Homes over Phase I. Board members said they were committed to keeping the entire project restricted to those aged 55 and older.
V. OLD BUSINESS
Notice on 61A Land, West Washington Street
Board members asked Town Planner Noreen O’Toole to write to Town Administrator Michael Finglas advising that the Planning Board did not recommend that the town acquire the parcel of land on West Washington Street that is being released from Chapter 61A status.
VI. ZONING HEARINGS
Application of Dunham Farm, LLC, represented by Attorney Robert Devin, to modify the 40B Comprehensive Permit issued on January 15, 2003, by deleting the condition restricting residency to 55 or older at Dunham Farm, 902 Main Street, Assessors Map 42, Lot 39.
COMMENT: By a unanimous vote the Planning Board does not recommend deleting the condition restricting residency to 55 or older at Dunham Farm
Application of Richard Flynn for a special permit and variance to allow for the construction of an 8’ x 38’ second story addition to a preexisting, nonconforming property that does not meet current setback requirements at 91 Beckett Street, Assessors Map 88, Lot 52. Property is located in Residence A Zone.
Board members chose not to comment because Mr. Flynn is a member of the Planning Board.
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chairman Lindquist took a roll call vote to go into Executive Session under Exception 3 of the Open Meeting Law, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the governmental body, noting that the Board would reconvene in open session only for the purpose of adjournment.
Roll Call Vote: Gordon Coyle, aye; Richard Flynn, aye; Philip Lindquist, aye; Joan DiLillo; aye; David Nagle, aye.
See Separate Minutes
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn: David Nagle
Second: Richard Flynn
Vote: 5-0
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