HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
October 19, 2009
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
David Nagle, Member
Members Absent: Richard Flynn, Clerk
Kenneth Lawson, Member
Others Present: Noreen O’Toole, Town Planner
Barbara Ferguson, Administrative Assistant
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Acceptance of Minutes of Meeting of September 28, 2009
Acceptance of Minutes of September 28, 2009 Public Hearing
on Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment
Acceptance of Minutes of Meeting of October 5, 2009
The Board decided to delay acceptance of the minutes to a meeting at which more
members are present.
III. TOWN PLANNER’S REPORT
Hanson Trails Committee
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole said that she would attempt to contact Committee Chairman Bob Dillon to determine when a meeting will be scheduled.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that she planned to invite Conservation Agent Richard Vacca to come to the next Zoning Bylaw Committee meeting to discuss establishing a wetlands line on Liberty Street between East Washington Street and Winter Street.
Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee
Ms. O’Toole said that the next meeting of the Old Colony Planning Council Joint Transportation Committee will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at noon in Brockton.
Other Matters
Ms. O’Toole told the Board that $1,000 had been received by the office for a review of the portion of Stonebridge Commons which is owned by Pulte Homes. The estimate from the Board’s review engineering firm, Merrill Associates of Hanover, is $2,100, she said. Board members said that they wished Merrill to continue on the project and Pulte Homes and Glenwood Investments should be advised that the additional money must be provided before the project can move forward.
IV. APPOINTMENTS
Deer Hill Estates
Request for Bond Release
The Board met with Joseph Walsh, developer of Deer Hill Estates, to discuss his request for a bond release. Mr. Walsh said that he had discovered a perforated plastic pipe between the Downey and Fish properties on Whitman Street that feeds into an asphalt ditch and empties into a basin. He said that, according to Highway Surveyor Richard Harris, the pipe might have been installed as part of the Route 58 restoration project or it could have been installed by a prior owner. He said that he might be able to alleviate some of the water problems encountered by Mr. and Mrs. Fish but that the pipe would have to be cleaned and maintained on a regular basis in order for the benefit to continue. He referred Board members to minutes of their meeting of
March 3, 2004 at which Mrs. Fish mentioned an existing water problem that predated the construction of homes in Deer Hill Estates. He said that he did not think his subdivision increased the flow of water but agreed it was a problem that should be addressed. Board members suggested that he speak to the Mr. and Mrs. Downey and Mr. and Mrs. Fish about the pipe and return to the next meeting of the Board. In the interim, Ms. O’Toole said that she would ask the Board’s review engineer for a construction completion cost estimate in preparation for a discussion on his request for a bond release.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Ethics Reform Bill
Board members were advised of the mandatory training requirements of the new Ethics Reform Bill which must be completed by December 28, 2009.
Inspection Report on Pine Hills Estates
Board members took home for review an inspection report from John W. DeLano on Pine Hill Estates.
Inspection Report on Hemlock Hills
Board members took home for review an inspection report from Merrill Associates on Hemlock Hills..
Meeting Dates for November & December
The Board set meeting dates of November 16 and December 14, 2009.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Sign Mylar and Plans for Quail Estates
Board members signed the mylar and two sets of plans for Quail Estates.
VII. ZONING BOARD HEARINGS
Application of Paul R. Schow for a variance for the construction of a 32 x 60 garage closer than 20 feet from the property line at 572 Maquan Street, Hanson Assessors Map 60, Lot 1-3.
COMMENT: Defer to Board of Appeals
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn: David Nagle
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 3-0
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