TOWN OF WAREHAM
PLANNING BOARD
Wareham Town Hall
54 Marion Road 
Lower Level Cafeteria
PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, January 23, 2006
Members Present
Anthi Frangiadis, Chairman
Mary Taggart
Michael Baptiste
Mary Morley
George Barrett, Clerk (7:10 p.m.)
Anthony Scarsciotti, Associate Member
Charles Gricus, Town Planner

A. Frangiadis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRELIMINARY BUSINESS:
Approval of Minutes - January 9, 2006
It was agreed to table the minutes and review them at the next meeting, when G. Barrett is present.  

Discussion - 237 Sandwich Road - Carl Tucci
Mr. Tucci was present for this discussion.  He was represented by Attorney Stephen Triffetti, Nyles Zagar of Outback Engineering, and Sean Papich, landscape architect.  Mr. Zagar submitted draft plans to Board members and asked if drainage easement areas are typically allowed to be included in a lot.  A. Frangiadis explained it can be included in a lot but not counted toward upland.  A. Frangiadis asked Mr. Zagar if he will be submitting a Form B plan and was told no.  NOTE: G. Barrett joined the meeting at this time.  A. Frangiadis asked if the existing dwelling at the site will stay; Mr. Zagar said he did not believe it met the required setback.  A. Frangiadis said attempts to save the house would probably be received favorably.  An isolated wetland at the site was briefly discussed.  A. Frangiadis asked if the Conservation Agent has visited the site and was told no.  She explained that the plan is required to be filed concurrently with the Conservation Commission.  The road layout and lot shape factor were briefly discussed.  
Mr. Papich described the proposed landscaping for the project.  C. Gricus recommended they contact the Historic Commission.  

Form B Plan - M. Emnaca, Inc. - Redbrook Road, c/o Charles L. Rowley & Associates
Mr. Rowley requested that this be removed from tonight’s agenda and placed on the next agenda.

Mylar Endorsement - Harry’s Hamlet, c/o Charles L. Rowley & Associates
Mr. Rowley submitted paperwork required for the file and a mylar plan for signing.   
Release of Bond and Street Name Recommendation to Board of Selectmen - Tremont Acres - Red Oak Terrace, c/o Charles L. Rowley & Associates
Mr. Rowley said he is waiting for sign information from Mark Gifford; it was agreed to place this on the next meeting’s agenda.  

Mylar Endorsement - Jonathan Estates, c/o J.C. Engineering, Inc.

The applicant was represented by John Churchill, P.E., who said the fees for SEA Consultants have been paid.  Mr. Churchill submitted paperwork required for the file and a mylar plan for signing.   

A. Frangiadis announced that the public hearings would be held after the completion of preliminary business.  

Discussion - Advanced Auto Parts - 3105 Cranberry Highway, c/o Scott Holman
The applicant was represented by Todd Dillon, who submitted paperwork required for site plan review.  Mr. Dillon described the property and the proposal.       
MOTION: Moved by M. Taggart and seconded by M. Baptiste to hold a public hearing for Advanced Auto Parts on Monday, March 13, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.  VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)

Mylar Endorsement - Horseshoe Pond Lane - Eagle Holt Co., Inc., c/o Charles L. Rowley & Associates
It was agreed that this will be placed on the agenda of the January 31 W/S Development meeting.    
Form A Plan - Main Street & Gault Road - Elaine Sears, c/o C.W. Garvey Co., Inc. 
This was taken under advisement at the last meeting.  M. Baptiste said the lot in the back is landlocked and there are no rights to pass to that lot.   The applicant was represented by Carlton Garvey, who said that is not part of his plan’s locus.  M. Baptiste explained the history of the property and said the lot is not buildable.  Mr. Garvey said the lot is under separate ownership.  A. Frangiadis said if the land came before the Board under a separate filing but was never recorded it does not exist.  Board members had no further questions or comments.  
MOTION: Moved by G. Barrett and seconded by M. Morley to endorse the Form A plan for Elaine Sears.  VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)

PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Form C Plan - Cranberry Industrial Park - Gerald McCarthy, c/o G.A.F. Engineering
The public hearing notice was read into the record.  Green cards were submitted as proof of abutter notification.  The applicant was represented by William Madden, P.E.  The file contained correspondence from the Wareham Fire District dated December 6, 2005, comments from SEA Consultants dated January 5, 2006, and response correspondence from GAF dated January 9, 2006.  Mr. Madden addressed the Board; the plan is to subdivide a parcel of land located off Cranberry Highway into two individual lots (approximately 6.2 acres and 7.5 acres).  A preliminary plan was filed in May, 2005.   The roadway is proposed to be approximately 957'; the property is serviced by Town water.  Mr. Madden said the applicant is not planning any development but is seeking eight years of zoning protection for the use (freeze plan).  SEA comments and Mr. Madden’s response to the comments were discussed.  A. Frangiadis asked what is proposed for the new road and was told lighting is not proposed at this time.  Mr. Madden reviewed the list of waivers requested by the applicant.  Water and erosion control at the site and at the earth removal site (a separate project) were discussed.    
Audience member Rick Chaves, owner of Great Hill Mobile Home Park, asked about the buffer between the site and his property, which Mr. Madden described.  A. Frangiadis said the Planning Board has no intention to decrease the sound buffering required for the earth removal project.  
M. Baptiste voiced concern for water pooling on the road.  
A. Frangiadis voiced concern for the frequency of curb cuts on Route 28 and the placement of the cul de sac.  Board members and Mr. Madden discussed curb cuts.
G. Barrett asked if the site is required to tie into Town sewer and was told no.  
Audience members had no further questions or comments.  Board members had no further questions or comments.   
MOTION: Moved by M. Baptiste and seconded by M. Taggart to close the public hearing.  VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)

CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Form C Plan - Agawam Woods - Saracol, Inc. - off Gull Lane, c/o J.C. Engineering, Inc.
The public hearing for this plan was closed at the last meeting.  Waivers, proposed findings, and conditions were reviewed and discussed.     
MOTION: Moved by M. Morley and seconded by M. Taggart to approve a Special Permit for a residential cluster development with conditions.  Unanimous VOTE: (5-0-0)
MOTION: Moved by M. Morley and seconded by M. Taggart to approve the Definitive Subdivision Plan with the same conditions stipulated in the Special Permit.  Unanimous VOTE: (5-0-0)
   
DISCUSSION:
Road Width and Grade Determination - Tom Digesse - Columbia Street, c/o G.A.F. Engineering
Mr. DiGeese was represented by Brian Grady.  The Conservation Commission has issued an Order of Conditions for the site.  The proposed plans were reviewed and discussed.  It was agreed that a memo will be sent to the Building Inspector stating that the site will be considered one lot and will be limited to one dwelling.  The road is to be 18' wide and will have 12" of compacted gravel.  

Adequacy of Access Statement - Seed Street, c/o G.A.F. Engineering, Inc.
The property owner was represented by William Madden, P.E.  Access on Seed Street was discussed.  It was agreed that C. Gricus will request the total buildout of Seed Street from the Building Inspector.  It was also agreed that the Board will require that the road be developed to meet the standards of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations.  A. Frangiadis told Mr. Madden that the Board wants a well-designed road and would consider waivers if required.  C. Gricus will send a letter to the Board of Appeals stating that a road that meets the standards of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations is to be constructed from Schillings to Tyler Avenue.        

Meeting adjourned.

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George Barrett, Clerk

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