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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: November 4, 2010 PAGE NO: 1
BOARD MEMBERS: 1. Daniel Dermody, Chrmn. 5. Richard Faulkner, Clerk
2. Bob Campbell 6. Arthur Lopes
3. Manuel Spencer 7. Alan Medeiros
4. Tony Abreau
ADVISORS:
8. Kevin Scanlon, City Planner
- Mark Slusarz,, City Engineer
Roll Call: Faulkner, Dermody, Spencer, Campbell, Lopes, Abreau, Medeiros, and Faulkner. Meeting opens at 5:35 PM.
Dick made motion to accept minutes of October 7, 2010, seconded by Tony. All in favor.
Cont’d. Public Hearing - Full Site Plan Review – 12,000 sq. ft. medical office building with associated parking, driveway and accompanying site improvements on Industrial Park Rd. – Map 14, Lot 107. Submitted by Robert Crausman.
Clerk Faulkner read the City Planner’s new letter to include DIRB recommendations, and also a letter from Atty. Paul Barbadoro, Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C. on behalf of Lisa Bond & John Doherty, 93 Crane Avenue North.
Bob made motion to place comments on file, seconded by Dick. All in favor.
Jim Petropulos, P.E. was invited into the enclosure. Mr. Petropulos stated they received input from direct abutter and made changes to plans. They re-located the dumpster to the north side which will be fully enclosed. They tightened up dimensions on parking and moved edge of pavement and have provided a supplement buffer along the Bond/Doherty property line. They are asking to implore curbing and catch basins to catch water with deep sump pumps. They received approval from TDC for swale on their property. They re-designed the drainage and they comply with the standards. He stated the high ground water condition exists. They received letter from abutters and in that letter they indicated the parking would be on the property line and that’s not accurate. He met with Mr.
Doherty & Ms. Bond prior to tonight’s meeting and they are willing to work with them on the buffer. They also asked for lights to be shut off at closing and they will be happy to do that. Their hours of operation at 7 am – 7 pm. They also wanted 75 foot row of arborvitaes which they are agreeable to. Bob Campbell stated that the news plans took care of his concerns. In favor: Dick Shafer, Chief Operating Officer, TDC. He suggests not limiting one type of tree (species) and he recommends white pines which grow fast. Opposed: Lisa Bond, 93 Crane Avenue North, Taunton, Ma. stated they talked with Mr. Petropulos prior to meeting and asked for 75 foot buffer long row of arborvitaes , lights turned off when closed and move dumpster (as indicated on news plans) She also wanted the gated emergency access eliminated. She stated she was under the impression that Verizon re-directed their easement and you
realistically could not enter off North Crane Ave. north and it would just create problems. Steve Crowninshield,, 106 Crane Avenue North wanted to know if they had water issue who do they complain to? Bob stated the City isn’t developing this parcel we are just reviewing it for compliance with regulations. City Engineer Mark Slusarz stated there is no guarantee but they do have maintenance scheduled. He suggests contacting his office. He stated they cannot add any more water than what is there now. They proposed to capture water off pavement and put it in a more cleaner discharge. The property has 7,000 sq. ft. of wetlands and they are proposing to put plantings. Bob asked if this will building will have a foundation or slab? It will be a slab. Bob stated they must meet the standards and construct it according to the plans. If not, the liability will be with the developer. They have a maintenance plan and that is per the
Conservation Commission. Alan stated that in order to blame someone you would have to show this project created the water. Mr. Crowninshield stated if they did something wrong they could go after the developer? Manny stated this Board is making sure everything gets done ok. Bob stated if the building wasn’t built correctly then you go to the Building Department. There was some discussion of who overlooks the development of the site, drainage, etc.? The Board suggested an outside consultant. It was not known if they could assign one on this type of project that’s usually for subdivision.
Cathal O’Brien, DPW Water Superintendent stated he has some concerns with the wells in close proximity. He was worried about spill that could affect Zone 1 wells. Cathal O’Brien & Mr. Petropulos had a discussion relative to putting hoods on catch basins, installing oil/water separators. Cathal prefers it doesn’t re-charge underground. Manny asked how far is the well from wetlands? Cathal answers 400 feet and without the bottom being solid it could seep through. Cathal stated there was a spill next to The Holiday Inn and the Fire Dept was called and took care of it. Mr. Petropulos he would put oil/water separater and he recognizes their concerns. Bob Campbell and Mr. Petropulos had discussion relative to putting hoods and catch
basins. Manny wanted a reliable hood on each catch basin and an oil/water separater for a guarantee.
Alan made motion to close public input, seconded by Arthur. All in favor. Arthur asked what happens if they re-surfaced parking lot. Mr. Petropulos stated they put plug in drain line when they resurface. Cathal stated they would need to place 400 foot marker to well prior to him sign off on building permit. Tony suggested raising area to drain off site. The TDC only marketed this site for office instead of having an industrial use next to the wells. They could build the site up and then there will be much less of a risk if there was a spill. Bob stated they have to make sure the storm water will continue to go where it is currently going.
Bob made motion to approve the Site Plan Review to include the DIRB recommendations and the following conditions:
Condition #1) That the plans dated July 23, 2010 and revised though October 20, 2010 shall govern with the following additional conditions:
Condition #2) A rubbish permit is required for all containers of 6 cubic yards or more.
Condition #3) Lighting shall not illuminate any portion of abutting properties and must be turned off at 7:30 PM and a lighting plan shall be approved prior to building permit.
Condition #4) The site shall be kept clean and clear of debris
Condition #5) Two sets of as-builts shall be submitted upon completion of all work on site and shall include certification notes and stamps by a Design Engineer (PE) and Land Surveyor (PLS) stating that the development has been built according to the approved plans. Plans shall show at least all of the information shown on the proposed plans referenced in condition #1 above and all utility as-builts.
Condition #6) Landscaped buffer Class 3, 10 foot front, 15 foot side and rear buffers required or as shown on the referenced plans, whichever is greater. Also along the property line abutting 93 Crane Avenue North a75 foot long row of arborvitaes must be planted at a location agreed upon by abutters. Planting schedule must be shown on plans approved prior to building permit.
Condition #7) Crane Avenue Access shall be prohibited accept for Emergency Service Vehicles.
Condition #8) Maintenance plan for drainage system shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to building permit.
Condition #9) Dumpster shall be located as indicated on plans dated July 23,2010 and revised through October 20, 2010 and shall be kept closed at all times, emptied regularly, be placed on a concrete pad and enclosed with a 6 foot stockade fence.
Condition #10) A set of updated plans shall be submitted that conforms to all the requirements of this decision before any building permits will be issued. Two sets are required.
Conditions #11) Compliance with the Conservation Commission locate Ordinance Case #998 shall be required as part of this approval.
Condition #12) A copy of all 3 recorded easements is required prior to Building Permit.
Condition #13) The Directional Sign at the intersection shall comply with the City Sign requirements.
Condition #14) Permanent marker identifying 400 foot protective radius from existing public water supply well.
Condition #15) All catchbasins on the site shall be fitted with hoods acceptable to the City Engineer, and furthermore that the pipe leading the storage/infiltration area must pass through a suitable sized and constructed Oil/Sand separators.
Condition #16) Install 100% containment around the proposed electric transformer or as to TMLP specifications.
Motion seconded by Manny . All in favor. Hearing closed at 6:40 PM.
Public Hearing – Site Plan Review – to allow a 33,000 sq. ft. medical building on Lot 14-1 thru 5 Bay Street/Industrial Park Rd., - submitted by William Shamon, Myles Standish Medical Facility, LLC.
Rich Riccio, P.E., Field Engineering Co. and Jim Noyes, Traffic Engineer, Greenman-Pedersen and Bill Shammon were invited into the enclosure.
Rich stated he would like to open the public hearing and get some comments from the Board. He will need to request a continuance because they have to go to the DIRB again on Nov. 16, 2010. They are proposing a 33,000 sq. ft. medical office building having an entrance off Bay Street with an existing access and utility easement along the access bench on the existing detention basin on the adjacent lot. The Site will be serviced by existing water and sewer utilizes within Bay Street and Industrial Park Road. Rich stated they have met twice with the DIRB and will be going back on Nov. 16th. They are proposing one entrance from Bay Street and a drop off area in front of the building. Manny asked about 2 entrances, one off Bay Street and one off Joseph Quinn Drive. Bob
stated that coming down Bay Street there is a designed right turn lane and having a driveway off Bay Street this close and on this alignnment, people might think it’s the entrance to the Industrial Park. Rich stated the original plan was more confusing and they changed per the DIRB comments. Bob suggests changing plans and eliminates the entrance off Bay Street. Jim Noyes stated they moved the entrance per the DIRB and he thinks the Bay Street entrance is warranted. Bob‘s concerns is the driveway is so close to the parallel line. Jim stated the advantage is you will the people out of the right turn volume lane. Chairman Dermody asked how many employees will there be? Rich stated there isn’t a set user yet. Jim stated there are 11,000 vehicles that use the right hand turn lane. Manny stated with the people coming off Rte 495, you should give some thought to eliminate the Bay
Street entrance. Rich stated the signs slowed traffic and the people will get used to where the entrance is. Tony pointed out the 100 foot no access line to major highway. Jim stated there is no doubt you will have some people getting stuck but he thinks it’s the best location for right hand turn. Bob suggesting moving entrance further north and how will a tractor trailer get out? Manny asked if they were widening the curb radius on the plans? Alan suggesting seeing a proposal without the Bay Street entrance. Rich stated having access off Bay Street is very desirable.
Alan made motion to grant request for a continuance to December 2, 201, seconded by Manny. All in favor.
Hearing closed at 7:00 PM
Special Permit – 64 Weir St. – Restaurant with entertainment/function hall – Need to forward a recommendation to Municipal Council on special permit.
James Dorsey, Trustee of Gemini Realty Trust, Peter Hebert & Joel O’Connell, Sand Bar Grille. Mr. Dorsey stated the BaHa’s Brother’s occupy first floor and when the old software business moved they took over that space with a function room. Since they did that now they must go thru the DIRB process and need a waiver of the parking because they added function room. They are also asking for outdoor seating where the outdoor smoking area is. They will actually take about 3 parking spaces out to make outdoor seating. He did say however; they have potential for more parking in back where the old McNearney Insurance was. Chairman Dermody asked about the lighting? Mr. Dorsey stated the BaHa’s Brothers have expressed concern with cleaning up parking area
possibly putting lights. He stated they can have additional parking in back and put gate.
Bob made motion to forward a positive recommendation to the Municipal Council, seconded by Alan. All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM.
Next meeting: December 2, 2010 at 5:30 PM in the Taunton Public Library Auditorium, 12 Pleasant St., Taunton, Ma.
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