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TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
CITY HALL, TAUNTON, MA 02780
Meeting held at Taunton Public Library, 12 Pleasant St.
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DATE: January 6, 2011 PAGE NO: 1
BOARD MEMBERS: 1. Daniel Dermody, Chrmn. 5. Anthony Abreau
2. Bob Campbell 6. Arthur Lopes
3. Manuel Spencer 7. Alan Medeiros
4. Richard Faulkner, Clk.
ADVISORS:
8. Mark Slusarz, City Engineer
- Kevin Scanlon, City Planner
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Roll Call: Spencer, Campbell, Abreau, Lopes, Medeiros, and Dermody. City Engineer Mark Slusarz also present.
Chairman Dermody wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Arthur made motion to approve minutes of December 2, 2010 meeting, seconded by Manny. All in favor.
Election of Officers:
Manny nomimates Daniel Dermody for Chairman, seconded by Arthur. All in favor.
Daniel Dermody was unanimously elected Chairman.
Bob nominates Manuel Spencer for Vice Chairman, seconded by Arthur. All in favor.
Manuel Spencer was unanimously elected Vice Chairman
Arthur nominates Richard Faulkner for Clerk, seconded by Tony. All in favor.
Richard Faulkner was unanimously elected Clerk.
Arthur made motion to revert out of the regular order of business, seconded by Tony. All in favor.
Public Hearing – Form J Plan – 32 & 34 Green St.ext. – to re-configure two lots – Waiver of frontage, submitted by John & Ann Haggerty.
Hearing opens at 5:33 PM Roll Call: Spencer, Medeiros, Dermody, Lopes, Campbell and Abreau present. Atty. Richard Bentley, and John Haggery were invite into the enclosure. Atty. Haggerty stated these properties are owned by Mr. Haggerty and his family. Atty. Bentley stated the property lines has been like this for quite some time and now they wish to straighten this out. It’s really only moving line to have the driveway on the correct property. There will be no additional lots. The property is located in the Industrial District and we received variance from ZBA. Tony asked about there is a drainage easement on one of these lots? Mr. Haggerty answers yes. Tony stated it should be noted on plans. No one appearing in favor or opposed.
Bob made motion to close public input, seconded by Arthur. All in favor.
Alan read dept. comments from B.O.H., Conservation Commission, City Planner which were placed on file.
Manny made motion to approve and endorse the Form J once the plans show the drainage easement, seconded by Bob. All in favor. Hearing closed at 5:40 PM.
Arthur made motion to revert back to the regular order of business. Seconded by Tony. All in favor.
Cont’d. Public Hearing – Site Plan Review – to allow a 33,000 sq. ft. medical bldg. on Lot 14-1 thru 5 on Bay Stree/Industrial Park Rd. submitted by William Shamon, Myles Standish Medical Facility, LLC
Roll Call: Spencer, Medeiros, Dermody, Campbell, Lopes, and Abreau present. Hearing opens at 5:41 PM. Jon Connell, Field Engineering was invited into the enclosure. He stated he submitted new plans and now they have to re-appear before the DIRB. They are here tonight to address any concerns the Board might have. They have eliminate any entrance off Bay Street like the Board wanted. They have alternative exit off Industrial Par Rd. and one entrance off Joseph Quinn. Jon stated its much more of an orderly site and circulates good. Jim Noyes, Greeman-Pedersen stated he took speed counts on Industrial Park R. Chairman Dermody asked when he took them? Jim answers off peak hours? Chairman Dermody asked why off peak hours? Jim answers because it’s less
restrictive and you get a more conservative speed. The average speed of the 87% of vehicles were at a rate of 37 mph at t site distance of 40 mph. Tony asked about the culvert? They stated it’s under and there it will have twin 36” and it will be free flowing. Jon stated they have provided a extra right turn lane. Dick Shafer, Exec. Dir., T.D.C. 40 Summer St., spoke about detention lot. They will dedicate it to this lot and not market it. Jon stated they still need to go back to DIRB and they will be asking for a continuance until next month. Dick asked if the Board could approve contingent upon the DIRB and if they change anything they can come back? Bob stated the DIR is advisory to this board and he wants to see their recommendation. Mr. Shamon was informed the next meeting will be on Feb. 3rd.
Tony made motion to continuance until next month to allow the DIRB to meet & forward their recommendations to this Board. Seconded by Arthur. All in favor. Hearing closes at 5:56 PM.
Location of Meetings – Change to Maxham School, 141 Oak St.,
The secretary informed the Board that the Council Chambers at Maxham School should be all done a couple of weeks according to Mayor Crowley. It was suggested having meetings there. The Board agreed to switch meetings to Maxham School starting in February.
It was voted to send a letter to Suzanne Costa-Duquette thanking her for accommodating our scheduled by allowing us to hold our meetings there in the interim.
FYI - Expanded Environmental Notification on Form and Request for a Phase One Waiver, - Taunton Airport Commission. - Placed on file.
Arthur Lopes brought up the recent vehicle accidents in the City, one on Broadway and the on Washington Street, next to the grassy knoll. Manny stated he investigated the accident on Washington and stated the driver’ could not see due to the sun glaring in his eyes. He stated its unfortunate about these accidents but people walking, biking, etc. need to dress accordingly. The driver’s need to pay attention but the people in the street walking should be visible. Bob stated Washington St. & Martin Parkway always has been a problem and the City he thinks even put signs do not cross. Tony stated that SPREDD is doing a study and the bridge is being proposed to be repaired and is on the accelerated bridge program. There was some lengthy discussion about safety for
pedestrians.
Athur made motion to forward a letter to the Municipal Council suggesting they explore the possibility of implementing a safety program (geared towards the elderly and young) on the education channel and the Community access channel. Seconded by Manny. All in favor.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 6:10 PM
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