HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
July 14, 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
Members Absent: Kenneth Lawson, Member
David Nagle, Member
Others Present: Noreen O’Toole, Town Planner
II. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board that the next meeting of the Zoning Bylaw Committee is scheduled for July 21, 2008 at 7 p.m.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms O’Toole said that the Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee will not be meeting in August.
Other Matters
Chairman Philip Lindquist asked Ms. O’Toole to check on the status of the last section of Colonial Heights.
III. APPOINTMENTS
Collamore Estates
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole told the Board the office had received no additional information from review engineer, Merrill Associates of Hanover. She said that she had called Kopelman and Paige, town counsel, regarding the balance in the bond for Collamore and had also called and left messages with paving companies requesting information on the cost of sealcoating the roadway. Vice Chairman Joan DiLillo said the board would be determining exact figures and then speaking to developer William Konish. The issue will be discussed at 7:30 p.m. at the next meeting.
Form A/NR
Plymouth County Hospital
The Board met with Brian Clemmons, chairman of the Plymouth County Hospital Utilization Committee, and Bernard Munro of Land Planning, Inc. of Hanson to review a Plan of Land, owned by the Town of Hanson, located on High Street and Pierce Avenue, dated June 12, 2008. The plan is a redivision of Lots 1, 1-1, and 1-1A on Map 49 of the Town of Hanson Assessor’s Maps for future use of the site and improved access.
Motion to approve the Plan of Land as presented: Richard Flynn
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 3-0
IV. NEW BUSINESS
Proposed Revised Rules & Regulations (final draft)
Board members took home for review the final draft of proposed revised Planning Board rules and regulations from their engineer, Sid Kashi. It was agreed that copies would also be forwarded to the Highway and Water Departments and Conservation Commission.
Memo from Meredith Marini, Executive Assistant
Special Town Meeting Warrant Closing Date
Board members noted a July 9, 2008 memorandum from Executive Assistant Meredith Marini advising that the warrant for the October 6, 2008 special town meeting would close on Friday, August 15, 2008 at 11 a.m.
Board of Appeals Letter Regarding Zoning Bylaw Committee Appointment
Members noted a July 9, 2008 memorandum from the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending that Ronald Herlot be appointed to represent that Board on the Zoning Bylaw Committee.
Motion to appoint Ronald Herlot to the Zoning Bylaw Committee: Joan DiLillo
Second: Richard Flynn
Vote: 3-0
V. OLD BUSINESS
VI. ZONING HEARINGS
Application of Linwood Stone for site plan approval to allow for a store that will display and sell wood, pellet, gas stoves and inserts and related accessories plus signage at 1127 Main Street, Unit, B, Lot 34, Hanson Assessors Map 43.
COMMENT: Defer to Board of Appeals
Application of Alicia Johnson for a special permit/variance to allow the demolition of the existing house and the construction of a 36’ x 28’ four-bedroom home with a 24’ x 24’ garage that will be more conforming of existing setback requirements and a special permit to provide an in-law unit of 576 sq. ft. with the same footprint. The new house will meet the front setback of 50’ on Hancock Street (public street) and side setback of 20’ and request a variance to 11’ off Park Street (private street) at 14 Foster Street, Hanson Assessors Map 2, Lots 612 and 636.
COMMENT: House Could Be Better Situated On Lot To Meet Zoning Requirements
VII: ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn: Joan DiLillo
Second: Richard Flynn
Vote: 3-0
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