TOWN OF WAREHAM
PLANNING BOARD
Wareham Town Hall
54 Marion Road 
Lower Level Cafeteria
PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, February 13, 2006

Members Present
Anthi Frangiadis, Chairman
Mary Taggart (7:10 p.m.)
Michael Baptiste (8:10 p.m.)
Mary Morley (7:10 p.m.)
George Barrett, Clerk 
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, January 23, 2006
The minutes were reviewed and discussed. 
MOTION: Moved by G. Barrett and seconded by M. Taggart to approve the minutes of January 9, 2006 as corrected.  VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Moved by G. Barrett and seconded by M. Taggart to approve the minutes of January 23,2006 with staff filling the blank representing the attorney’s last name.  VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
NOTE: M. Morley joined the meeting at this time.

Form A Plan - 2404 Cranberry Highway - Donald Angus, c/o Robert Sykes, P.L.S.
Mr. Sykes submitted plans and required paperwork.  He described the plan to Board members.  G. Barrett and Mr. Sykes discussed the access easement shown on the plan.  A. Frangiadis asked if the existing buildings are serviced by private or municipal sewer and explained Board requirements to Mr. Sykes.  She asked how many lots currently have frontage on Cranberry Highway and was told three of the four lots do (Lot 3 has frontage on Cranberry Highway and Tow Road).   
MOTION: Moved by G. Barrett and seconded by M. Morley to endorse the plan.  VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)

Release of Bond and Street Name Recommendation for Board of Selectmen - Tremont Acres, c/o Charles L. Rowley & Associates
The applicant was represented by Charles Rowley, P.E.  A letter dated February 2, 2006, from Mark Gifford, was read into the record.  Mr. Gifford recommended that the bond be released.  A letter dated February 13, 2006, from SEA Consultants, was read into the record.  SEA Consultants recommended the full bond amount of $6,865 be released.  
MOTION: Moved by G. Barrett and seconded by M. Taggart to release the bond in full.  VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)

Mylar Signing/Covenant - S&H Realty LLC - Robertson’s Corner, c/o Charles L. Rowley & Associates
The file indicated that a bill due SEA Consultants is outstanding; Mr. Rowley indicated that the bill is an estimate and he does not pay estimates.  He was asked if he wanted an invoice and said yes.  After discussion it was agreed to continue this to the February 21 meeting.

Bond Release - Shell Pointe subdivision - Bill Andrade
A letter dated February 3, 2006, from Municipal Maintenance, indicated that the bond may be released in full.  A letter dated December 6, 2005, from SEA Consultants, recommended reduction of the bond with the exception of a 15% contingency.      
MOTION: Moved by M. Taggart and seconded by M. Morley to table the discussion of the bond release for Shell Pointe Estates to the February 21 meeting.  VOTE: (3-0-1) (A. Frangiadis abstained)

Request for Road Recommendation - Wing Avenue & Alden Road - James Franklin
Mr. Franklin was not present at this time.

Public Hearing Date - Form C - Stuneraew Realty Trust, c/o Brian Dunn/Fuss & O’Neil
The applicant was not present at this time.

Bond Release - Sprinkler Lane Subdivision (Glenwood Circle) - Bob Turner
Mr. Turner was present for this meeting; he submitted as-built plans.  A letter from SEA Consultants recommending release of the bond has been received.  Correspondence from Municipal Maintenance has not been received.   
MOTION: Moved by G. Barrett and seconded by M. Morley to release the bond for Sprinkler Lane.   VOTE:   Unanimous (4-0-0)

PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Site Plan Review - Town of Wareham - Oak Grove School, c/o J.C. Engineering, Inc.
The public hearing notice was read into the record.  Green cards were submitted as proof of abutter notification.  The applicant was represented by John Churchill, P.E., and architect Jane Gleason.  The file contained correspondence from the following - David Pichette, Conservation Agent, Thomas Joyce, Chief of Police, comments from SEA Consultants dated February 8, 2006 and February 10, 2006.  Mr. Churchill submitted revised plans and described the project to the Board.  The property is located at 314 Onset Avenue; the project involves the renovation of an existing school building to accommodate a preschool (Head Start) program, and 21 parking spaces are proposed.  The plan has been reviewed by the Conservation Commission and the revised plan reflects their comments.  
Ms. Gleason described the architectural plan to the Board.  A. Frangiadis asked if the basement is being used and was told it is not currently in use.  A. Scarsciotti asked if the building has structural problems; Ms. Gleason described some of the structural issues.  G. Barrett asked about the brick veneer; Ms. Gleason explained it was the original material of the western gable.  
Tracy Baldwin, 320 Onset Avenue, asked if a fence will be provided; she was told trees are intended.  ____________________ asked if the existing structure will be extended and was told no.  He asked how the project will impact surrounding properties.  Mr. Churchill described the proposed drainage.  Mr. ________________ voiced concern for stormwater entering Wetlands and also for the impact to surrounding properties; Ms. Gleason and Mr. Churchill described stormwater management.  
A. Frangiadis noted that the previous plan did not show parking behind the site, which is shown on the current plan.  Marilyn Whalley of Community Development explained that the rear parking area will provide parking for employees and will allow preservation of the oak grove.  A. Frangiadis said screening should be addressed and a landscaping plan should be provided.  
NOTE: M. Baptiste joined the meeting at this time.
Mr. ________________ stated that the street abutting the street is dirt; Ms. Gleason said the Town is discussing the possibility of paving the street.
Ms. Whalley and Ms. Gleason described a typical day at the Head Start Program.  
A. Frangiadis asked if weekend activities are planned at the site.  Ms. Gleason explained it might be used for off hours meetings and activities.  
The lighting plan was discussed.  
Mr. _________________ asked who will own and maintain the site; he was told it’s owned by the Town.  
Howard Anderson, Onset Fire Chief, sent an email voicing concern for the rear sidewalk and for the existing leaching pit; Mr. Churchill addressed the comments.  
Comments from SEA Consultants were addressed and discussed. 
The lighting plan was discussed; A. Frangiadis voiced concern for the unscreened 20' high light poles shown on the plan.
Landscaping was discussed; the site will be landscaped when funds become available.  A. Frangiadis requested that a landscaping plan be made part of the site plan review package.  
Ms. Gleason asked what performance standard the Board wanted relative to lighting; M. Baptiste said the fixtures should be lowered, the wattage should be reduced, and less fixtures should be provided. 
It was agreed to continue the public hearing to the February 21 meeting.           
MOTION: Moved by G. Barrett and seconded by M. Taggart to continue the public hearing to February 21 at 6:30 p.m.  VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
 
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
Form C Plan - Cranberry Industrial Park - Gerald McCarthy, c/o G.A.F. Engineering
The public hearing was closed at the January 23 meeting.  The conditions will approved at the next meeting.  

OTHER BUSINESS:
Discussion - C. Gricus
Mr. Gricus said an interim engineer has been hired until the Engineering Department is in operation.  The town will no longer be using the services of SEA Consultants.         

The Westfield site was discussed.  
 
Meeting adjourned.				

 _______________________________
George Barrett, Clerk

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