HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Public Meeting of August 27, 2012
I. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 PM
Members present: Donald Ellis, Chairman
Patricia Glenn, Vice-Chair
Stephen Regan, Clerk
Joseph Gamache, Member
Absent: Kenneth Lawson, Member
Also Present: Virginia Costley, Administrative Assistant
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Motion made to accept the minutes of August 13, 2012: Stephen Regan
Second: Patricia Glenn
Vote: 4-0
III. APPOINTMENTS
BROOKSIDE ESTATES – DONALD SHUTE
Mr. Shute is requesting to have the bond reduced to $34,268.75 based upon work that has been completed on the above project. A closing took place last Thursday and the proceeds from the sale were deposited into the Memorandum of Understanding account with the Town Treasurer/Collector, per Mr. Shute. In a letter from P.M.P. Associates, dated July 31, 2012, their recommendation is that all easements, which include the tree planting easements, be conveyed to the Town prior to the first lot release. In addition, an easement for the roadway layout should be granted to the Town until such time that the roadway is accepted. Mr. Shute was advised by the Planning Board to make sure the fee for the road was excluded on the current sale.
Mr. Ellis informed the Board that he joined P.M.P. Associates for a site inspection and the work done was excellent; the basins were all cleaned and replenished with sand and have return elbows in the drainage in the basins with vents. Mr. Shute informed the Board that an “As-built” has to be done for the Conservation Commission and at that time the elevations will be checked. The Planning Board will follow up on this to make sure the job is done properly.
Motion made to reduce the bond by $34,268.75: Patricia Glenn
Second: Stephen Regan
Vote: 4-0
PULTE GROUP – STONEBRIDGE COMMONS - REID BLUTE
Mr. Blute, representing Pulte Homes, is requesting the release of the security bond for Stonebridge Commons. Their section of the road was paved in November 2010 at which time the valuation of the remaining bond items that was done by Merrill Associates was around $29,000 – back in November of 2010 the Planning Board agreed to reduce the bond amount to $30,000 which it is now. Over the past 21 months a number of inspections have been done by Peter Palmeiri of Merrill Associates and Pulte has endeavored to address all of his comments. These items have all been satisfactorily completed. In the letter of August 17, 2012, Item #1 – condition of the trees – all the trees Pulte was responsible for have been planted, have been there for at least two growing seasons. As this is a condominium project there are maintenance requirements to be done by the Homeowners’ Association – fertilize, water and mow the grass, and the same with the trees and the plantings around the homes. This is
not Pulte’s responsibility. Also Item #5- Merrill recommends that when the As-Built Plan of Buttercup Circle is prepared it should include the final grading of the detention basin located behind units #101 and 102. This requirement was also discussed with Mr. Mark Ridder. Per Mr. Blute, Buttercup Circle is not Pulte’s responsibility, it is Mr. Ridder’s. The detention basin was originally constructed by Pulte and a number of corrective steps suggested by Mr. Palmieri have all been done. The As-Built for the remainder of the property that Pulte installed was provided back in 2010. What Mr. Palmieri mentioned in the letter has to do with the final grading as the detention basin comes right up to the edge of this last building being constructed by Mark Ridder and the grading around that was being changed for the building so ultimately the end of the detention basin will be a function of the completion of the building.
The As-Built of Buttercup Circle will include that as well. Item #5 is to be concluded when Mr. Ridder finishes the homes and presents the As-Built for that section.
Motion made to release the surety bond of $30,000: Joseph Gamache
Second: Patricia Glenn
Vote: 4-0
STONEBRIDGE COMMONS – MARK RIDDER
Mr. Ridder canceled and will be scheduled to appear on the agenda for September 10, 2012 at 7:45 pm.
ALEXANDER FAMILY REALTY TRUST – A/ANR PLAN
Mr. Peter Tuttle of Merrill Associates representing Alexander Family Realty Trust submitted a Plan of Land dated August 16, 2012 and numbered 12-004 for West Washington Street, Franklin Street and Oak Street, Hanson and East Bridgewater, Ma., to discuss a Form A/ANR. The Plan includes Lot 2A – on Hanson Assessors Map 67 Lot 6A-2 and Lot 3A having 3.90 acres m/l in Hanson and 1.16 acres m/l in East Bridgewater Assessors Map 104 Lot 1.
Motion made to approve the Plan of Land as presented: Patricia Glenn
Second: Joseph Gamache
Vote: 4-0
DEER HILL ROAD EXTENSION – RICHARD BEAL
Mr. Richard Beal representing A.W.Perry, Inc., said that their engineer, Peter Palmieri of Merrill Associates, was aware that Land Planning, Inc. would be issuing a letter showing what items still need to be addressed. Mr. Beal said that they are on the warrant and are scheduled to meet with the Selectmen on September 18th, 2012.
Mr. Beal said one item not on the report that is being addressed is some of the structures are missing supports around the edges of the catch basin. Construction manager will go out and check all of the structures throughout to make sure they are fully supported – even manholes. A site visit will be coordinated with Peter Palmieri and Steve Wry of Land Planning, Inc. to confer that the work has been done. As far as the three trees that have not been installed, Mr. Beal indicated that Lot 7 is currently under construction – house actively being built – and would like to wait for construction to be completed before planting. Mr. Beal indicated that the company would be willing to put up a Bond until construction is complete.
Mr. Gamache has a few minor items he would like to see addressed: sidewalk on Lot 7 walking towards the subdivision, the phase that has been completed, the walk has all collapsed; asphalt problems and sidewalk issues where a patch in the sidewalk has collapsed, road damage from equipment on the cul-de-sac to the left off Fawn Road; handicap ramps do not conform-landings should be flat; gravel bleeding thru one catch basin – rest should be checked out; curb stop on Fawn – adjacent to Lot 7, needs to be adjusted –too high. All curb stops should be located and brought up to grade. Water Department should go out and check all valves – hydrant off Fawn covered in vegetation, maybe put a flag on it – Fire Department should check out all
hydrants – each hydrant should have a gate valve in front. Mr. Beal said they are in a Wildlife corridor and are not allowed to cut any of the vegetation between April and November. Mr. Beal indicated that construction on Lot 7 should be completed by the end of the year per the lot owner. Mr. Beal suggested waiting until Spring to finish planting and hydroseeding. Mr. Beal stated that the Board is currently holding a Bond around $120,000 for the project. The Board requested that Mr. Beal submit to them the type of trees and locations when the house is done and will hold the Bond until spring. The Board noted that the sidewalk near Lot 7 needs to be replaced not repaired.
Mr. Beal stated that on the street issues they will come back with all the information requested and the landscape contractor price and the same with loam and hydroseeding. If the Town has to have this work done it will be at prevailing wages, per Planning Board.
Mr. Beal referred to Article 18 in the Deer Hill Road Extension Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions addressing the maintenance requirements of the development and stating that the responsibility for the right of way, etc. falls on the homeowners, until Town accepts the road. Mr. Beal also gave Mr. Ellis a receipt showing catch basins have been cleaned. Mr. Beal stated that this site is under superseding order with the DEP- no Certificate of Compliance as yet- but e-mail indicates it is in process of writing it up for the entire subdivision. Lots 8 and 10 fall into Division of Fisheries & Wildlife –posts identify where the turtles are.
Motion to continue the Deer Hill Extension As-Built to September 10, 2012: Stephen Regan
Second: Patricia Glenn
Vote: 4-0
IV. REPORT FROM THE ZONING BY-LAW COMMITTEE
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on September 10, 2012 to discuss the position of a Planning Board Associate Member.
The Planning Board approved the article regarding the Flood Plain district drafted by the Zoning By-law Committee to be put on the agenda for September 24, 2012.
V. ZONING BOARD HEARINGS
Rebecca Coletta for Site Plan approval and a special permit to allow for a law office with ancillary professional business offices and related signage at 620 County Road, Map 81 Lot 2 Hanson Assessors Map.
COMMENT: Defer to Board of Appeals
Erik Perkins for a Special Permit/Variance to allow for the addition of a farmer’s porch 8’ s 24’ that does not meet current setback requirements at 793 East Washington Street Map 113 Lot 3 Hanson Assessors Map.
COMMENT: Defer to Board of Appeals
VI. NEW BUSINESS
OLD COLONY – BIKE & PEDESTRIAN PRIORITIES
Old Colony has been preparing a Regional bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Study to provide an assessment of service and a plan for connections in the future. The Planning Board will send a letter stating their interest in stepping up their level of connections for pedestrian and bicycles.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting: Patricia Glenn
Second: Stephen Regan
Vote: 4-0
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