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TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
CITY HALL, TAUNTON, MA 02780
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DATE: Oct. 2, 2008 PAGE NO: 1
BOARD MEMBERS: 1. Daniel Dermody, Chrmn. 5. Richard Faulkner, Clerk
2. Bob Campbell 6. Arthur Lopes
3. Manuel Spencer 7. David Pimental
4. Tony Abreau
ADVISORS:
8. Kevin Scanlon, City Planner
9. James Greene, City Engineer
Roll Call: Spencer, Campbell, Lopes, Pimental, Faulkner, and Dermody present. Meeting opens at 5:31 PM.
Chairman Dermody asked for a moment of silence for Antone Abreau, father of P.B. member Tony Abreau
who passed away this week.
Dave made motion to approve minutes of September 4, 2008, seconded by Arthur. All in favor.
Cont’d. Public Hearing – Special Permit/Definitive Cluster Inclusionary Prospect Hill Preserve – 22 single family homes within a condo community on 42.2 acres o the west side of Prospect Hill Street, known as 366 Prospect Hill Street – submitted by Winterton Corp.
Letter from Atty. David Gay requesting a continuance and extending the time frame.
Dave made motion to grant continuance, seconded by Manny. All in favor.
Rosewood Crossing – Update on Subdivision
Mark Slusarz, Asst. City Engineer gave update on subdivision. The Board approved some drainage work on Princess Pine Circle and that has been done and is working properly. The resident is very happy with the work. After speaking with the Planning Board secretary there is approximately $6,900 left in the account. Mark stated that may be enough for As-Builts and as many as 12 bounds. Bob stated the City pulled the bond some time ago and there wasn’t enough money to do roadway and sidewalks. The roads were not completed and it prompted the Board to pull bond. Mark stated the road is not in that bad of shape, may need some crack sealing. Mark stated to overlay the whole roadway it would cost between $60,000 - $70,000 in today’s current prices. Dick
asked Mark what would he like to see As-Builts or crack sealing? Mark answers he would like to see the As-Builts done. He could get estimate for cracks sealing? Bob suggested maybe only getting 2 bounds and that may be good enough. The Board thought that getting the As-Builts done and perhaps if there was enough money for crack sealing to be done, they would prefer that. Mark asked the board if that meant he had the authority to hire someone? The Board answers yes, there is money set aside for As-Builts and if there is any left over it can be used for crack sealing.
Public Hearing – Rescission of Definitive Subdivision – Castle Knox Ridge – located off Macomber Street – approved on 8-11-06 – for 11 buildable lots with 3 unbuildable lots, totaling 14 lots.
Roll Call: Faulkner, Spencer, Campbell, Lopes, Pimental, Dermody present. Hearing opens at 5:44 PM.
Clerk Faulkner read letter from City Planner into the record.
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Bob made motion to invite petitioner into the enclosure, seconded by Arthur. All in favor.
Bernie Munro, Engineer, Land Planning representing petitioners. Bob asked if the owner was aware of this public hearing. Mr. Munro stated he submitted letter to the Secretary from them giving permission for him to represent them. Mr. Munro stated his client and the owners do not have an agreement and now his clients wishes to rescind the subdivision and request for the $36,000 Mylar Deposit to be returned.
Dick made motion to open public input, seconded by Dave. All in favor.
No one in favor or opposed to petition.
Dick made motion to close public input, seconded by Arthur. All in favor.
Dick made motion to rescind “Castle Knox Ridge Subdivision” and release the mylar deposit. Seconded by Manny. All in favor. Hearing closes at 5:49 PM.
Preservation Drive – E-5 circulated – REQUESTING A CONTINUANCE –
request to release all surety & street acceptance (holding $60,708 bond) all lots have been released
Letter from Atty. Gay requesting a continuance to take care of Cert. of Compliance with the Conservation Commission.
Bob made motion to grant request for a continuance, seconded by Dick. All in favor.
Chairman Dermody informed the Board that David Pimental is unable to fulfill his duties as the Planning board delegate for SRPEDD. However; Mark Slusarz, Asst. City Engineer indicated he would be willing to represent the Board. It was asked if the P.B. Delegate had any voting powers? Bob Campbell, previous delegate, stated the Planning Board member is a commission member therefore is a voting member. The meeting are once a month. Chairman Dermody asked if they could send the Asst. City Engineer instead of a Planning Board member? The Board thought it would be ok, as long as he would keep the Board updated.
Dick made motion to appoint Mark Slusarz, Asst. City Engineer as the Planning Board delegate, seconded by Bob. All in favor. It was noted a letter would be send to SRPEDD informing them of the change.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 5:52 PM.
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