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TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
CITY HALL, TAUNTON, MA 02780
(Meeting held at Taunton Public Library, 12 Pleasant St., Taunton, Ma.)
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DATE: December 1, 2011 PAGE NO: 1
BOARD MEMBERS: 1. Daniel Dermody, Chrmn.
2. Bob Campbell 5. Arthur Lopes
3. Manuel Spencer 6. Alan Medeiros
4. Tony Abreau
ADVISORS:
8. Kevin Scanlon, City Planner
- Mark Slusarz,, City Engineer
Roll Call: Medeiros, Campbell, Spencer, Dermody and Lopes present. Meeting opens at 5:34 PM. Also present City Planner Kevin Scanlon.
Arthur made motion to accept minutes of November 3, 2011 seconded by Alan. All in favor.
Cont’d. Special Permit – 228 Berkley St. – 24 unit condo development – submitted by Oscar Squared Inc., Richard Feodoroff. Need to send recommendation to Council.
Letter from Richard Feodoroff requesting 2-month continuance to conduct testing and submit new plans.
Manny made motion to grant continuance until February 2, 2012 meeting, seconded by Arthur. All in favor.
Ashleigh Estates – Req. for lot release - # 49 – holding $68,000 plus 8 lots.
City Planner read letter from City Engineer relative to lot release. The City Planner suggesting continuing until getting itemized list from City Eng. In regards to unifinished items. Mr. Ken Perry was invited into the enclosure. He stated he has buyer for this lot and really needs to get released. Bob asked what has been posted in the past? Mr. Perry stated $4,000 per lot. Bob stated since we are holding 7 lots and $68,000 we could ask him to post more to cover costs of items that needs completion.
Bob made motion to release Lot #49 upon receipt of $8,000. Also request City Eng.compile a list of unfinished items.
Roundtable Lane Extension - lot release – holding 3 lots – 0 surety & new location for post & rail fence.
Mr. Feodoroff was invited into the enclosure. He is requesting release of Lot 247C and asking the Board to approve the re-location of the fence. Kevin recommends putting surety for lot release. Arthur stated there is an issue with the mailboxes being located right next to the fire hydrant. Mr. Feodoroff showed the Board the new location of fence.
Bob made motion to approve the re-location of the fence, seconded by Arthur. All in favor.
After some discussion relative to the mailboxes it was suggested releasing lot after confirmation about mailboxes form fire dept.
Motion made and seconded to Release lot 247C upon receipt of $7,000 and after confirmation from Fire Dept. relative to the location of the mailboxes.
Master Plan – Discussion
Chairman Dermody stated he met with the City Planner, Kevin Shea and Municipal Council relative to the Master Plan. Chairman Dermody stated it’s a little preliminary and they will be eventually formulating a plan which will involve dept. heads, state holders, and P.B. Kevin stated he’s waiting for the transition committee to prioritize and see what kind of funding is available? He doesn’t see much happening before March or April of 2012. He stated the council wants an update so he will forward letter informing them he’s waiting for the transition team to develop its priorities. Manny stated he doesn’t want to move too quick and wishes to take a look at old master plan. Kevin stead he can borrow copy from office. This is a huge
undertaking which requires huge financial obligation. Kevin stated if finances are limited they could possible do an economic plan, a component of the Master plan. They can re-visit in April.
The City Planner excused at this time.
At this time Alan Medeiros stated he will be declining his P.B re-e-election so he can be on the Municipal Council without conflict. He assured the Board they have a voice on the Council. He thanked all members and stated it was a pleasure to serve everyone.
Chairman Dermody acknowledges Michael Ritz, who finished 8th in the election. He also acknowledges Joshua Borden who will be new member. The Board welcomed the new members.
Next meeting will be Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 5:30 PM.
Meeting adjourned at 5:50 PM
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