HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting
May 19, 2008
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Joan DiLillo called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
Members Present: Joan DiLillo, Vice Chairman
Richard Flynn, Clerk
Kenneth Lawson, Member
David Nagle, Member
Members Absent: Philip Lindquist, Chairman
Others Present: Noreen O’Toole, Town Planner
Barbara Ferguson, Administrative Assistant
II. APPOINTMENTS
Collamore Estates
Update for Residents
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board that work on the drainage pipe on Captain Nathaniel Drive was scheduled to begin on Monday, May 26, 2008. Judith Lesnik of 273 Captain Nathaniel Drive said that she wanted a letter from developer William Konish stating that if her property is disturbed it will be returned to its natural state. David Nagle suggested that she contact Mr. Konish directly. Richard Flynn recommended that she take photographs of the area in question. Board members said that the contractor should send a letter to the Board indicating exactly what he intends to do and that he should provide a copy of his insurance. Ms. O’Toole said that the review engineer will be on site while the work is being done. If the
contractor is not on site by Tuesday, the Board said, a specific date should be confirmed. Resident Peter Huska said the Water Department should be contacted to mark the location of the water lines. It was agreed that the residents would attend the next Board meeting with an appointed time of 7:30 p.m.
Hemlock Hills – Phase II
Release of Lots
Construction Cost Estimate to Establish Bond
Board members reviewed a Construction Completion Cost Estimate from its review engineer, Merrill Associates, recommending a bond of $42,065 for Hemlock Hills, Phase 2. Developer Robert Brady noted that $11,000 had already been bonded for one lot and Town Planner Noreen O’Toole recommended an additional $31,100.
Motion to add $31,100 to the bond for Hemlock Hills Phase 2: David Nagle
Second: Richard Flynn
Vote: 4-0
Motion to release Lots 7A, 8A and 9A on Azalea Way, Hemlock Hills Phase 2: Richard Flynn
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 4-0
III. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Acceptance of Minutes of Meeting of April 28, 2008
Motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of April 28, 2008: Richard Flynn
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 3-0-1 (Kenneth Lawson abstaining)
Acceptance of Executive Session Minutes of April 28, 2008
Motion to accept and hold the minutes of the executive session of April 28, 2008: Richard Flynn
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 3-0-1 (Kenneth Lawson abstaining)
IV. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board that the Old Colony Planning Council is checking on the cost of making copies of the recently completed Master Plan.
Hanson Trails Committee
Ms. O’Toole reported that there was nothing new with the Trails Committee.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that the last meeting of the Zoning Bylaw Committee had to be cancelled due to the lack of a quorum. She said the meeting has been rescheduled to June 16, 2008
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that Old Colony Planning Council Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2008. She said that she also plans to attend a June 4, 2008 meeting of the Massachusetts Cranberry Association in Plymouth.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Edgewood Estates
Letter from Land Planning, Inc.
Board members noted a letter from Land Planning, Inc. advising that recent work on the retention basin at William Way has been completed and that the basin should function in a manner consistent with the conditions represented in the approved Drainage Analysis dated July 1, 2003.
June Meeting Dates
Board members set meeting dates of June 9 and 23, 2008.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Street Lighting
Letter to Town Administrator Michael Finglas
Board members noted a letter sent to Town Administrator Michael Finglas advising of the problem developers are having with street lighting when the town is unable to commit to keeping the lights on after a subdivision is accepted by the town.
VII. ZONING HEARINGS
Application of Mark Modestino for a special permit to allow for an in-home occupation to conduct a heating & air conditioning business – office only – at 153 Wagon Trail, Assessors Map 120, Lot 56. Property is located in the Agricultural-Recreation Zone.
COMMENT: Defer to Board of Appeals
Application of Franklin Harbester for a special permit to allow for the demolition of an existing garage and attached structure and reconstruct a new three car garage and loft office space on existing footprint at 908 West Washington Street, Assessors Map 67, Lot 14. Property is located in the Commercial-Industrial Zone.
COMMENT: The Board would like to know the proposed use of these garages and their proximity to the aquifer. Kenneth Lawson did not participate in the discussion because he is an abutter.
Application of Kerry Glass for a special permit to allow for an in-home occupation for related carpentry work and home office at 306 State Street, Assessors Map 104, Lot 5. Property is located in Residence A Zone.
COMMENT: The Board would like to know if any equipment or vehicles will be stored on site.
Application of Robert Brown Jr. and Joyce Haskins for a special permit/variance to allow the demolition of an existing house and barn at 2 Ocean Avenue and the construction of a 36’ x 24’ single family, two bedroom home that will be more conforming of existing setback requirements as shown on Lot 2 and to increase Lot 1 by 7,200 sq. ft. (90’ x 80’) to provide suitable area for septic system for the existing house at 16 Ocean Ave. and to demolish small shed attached to house as shown on Map 2, Lots 960 and 962, Hanson Assessors Map. Property is located in a Residence A zone.
COMMENT: The proposal appears to make the lot more conforming.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn: Richard Flynn
Second: David Nagle
Vote: 4-0
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