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The Raynham Planning Board meeting of March 27, 2003 was called to order at 6:30 p.m., at Town Hall, with Burke Fountain, John Canto and Daniel Andrade present.~ Also present were Town Planner Richard McCarthy and Administrative Assistant Maureen McKenney.~
6:30 p.m. - Minutes of March 13, 2003 meeting were received.~ A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes as submitted; unanimous vote to approve.
Correspondence received:~ Letter from Town Administrator Randy Buckner forwarding a proposed zoning amendment.~ After discussion, a public hearing was scheduled for May 8, 2003 for the zoning amendment.~ Letter dated March 26, 2003 was received from Highway Superintendent Roger Stolte regarding Prattville Estates.~ No action was taken.
During general discussion, Mr. McCarthy informed the Board that the proposed rezoning for Broadway Residential D District might be withdrawn at Town Meeting.~ He noted that some area residents had concerns about possible business uses, such as fast-food and drive-through businesses.~ He noted Mr. Ferrier, who submitted the petition request, wanted to research the rezoning further.~ Mr. Fountain noted that the Board has struggled with rezoning Broadway for years and that there was concern over the increase in traffic and the fact that the depth of lots along Broadway was not conducive to better business use.
6:53 p.m.~ Chris Gallagher, P.E., and Rev. James Tilbe appeared before the Board on behalf of First Congregational Church on North Main Street.~ Also present was Robert Newton.~ Mr. Gallagher and Board members briefly discussed a site plan for an addition to the church and expansion of the parking lot.~ Mr. Gallagher requested a waiver of the fees.~ After discussion, a motion was made to waive the $500 filing fee.~ Mr. Canto noted that the Board cannot waive fees until an application is submitted.~ After discussion, Board members agreed that the plan could be submitted to the Planning Board office with full fees and applicant could ask for their refund at the public hearing.
Board members and Mr. Gallagher discussed the possibility of approving the plan before the April town election since Mr. Gallagher is running for Planning Board and does not want to be in conflict.~~
7:15 p.m. - Chris Gallagher, P.E., submitted Form A plan for four lots off Thrasher Street owned by King Philip Realty Trust/John Noblin.~ Mr. Fountain stated that he would not vote on the plan.~ Mr. Gallagher reviewed the plan with Board members.~ After discussion, Mr. Gallagher was allowed to withdraw the plan without prejudice.
7:20 p.m.~ Attorney David Frenette, Brockton, MA, appeared before the Board on behalf of T.L. Edwards, Inc., to discuss a bond reduction for Pondview Estates.~ Correspondence dated March 26, 2003 regarding Pondview Estates was received from Roger Stolte.~ Attorney Frenette noted that the current surety bond for Pondview expires in April and that T.L. Edwards was working on completing the road for acceptance at Town Meeting.~ After further discussion, it was agreed that Attorney Frenette would return on April 10, 2003 with Form J lot release request.~ After discussion, it was agreed that Town Counsel should review a new bond when submitted and that Highway Superintendent Stolte and Judith Nitsch Engineering, Inc. (JNEI) must be satisfied with roads in Pondview Estates before the Board's approval for Town Meeting acceptance.
7:30 p.m. - Peter Richer, Waste Management of Massachusetts, appeared before the Board and requested approval of a minor modification of the Regional Solid Waste Processing and Transfer Facility site plan.~ Memorandum, dated March 27, 2003, regarding the modified site plan was received from JNEI and a letter dated March 25, 2003 was received from Waste Management of Massachusetts, Inc.
Mr. Richer reviewed the proposed modified plan for the Board.~ He explained that an underground fire tank with an above-ground pump house, 20 feet by 20 feet in size, was being built to enhance the fire control system at the site and to meet fire codes.~
After review of the plan and discussion, a motion was made to accept a minor modification as set forth in a letter dated March 25, 2003 from~Waste Management of Massachusetts, Inc. and as shown on the plan entitled "Revised Utility Layout and Drainage Plan, dated December 1, 2002”; motion seconded; motion passed on unanimous vote.~ A Certificate of Action for the modified plan was signed.
7:45 p.m.~ Peter Wolski, Field Engineering,~Inc., appeared before the Board on behalf of Munro Electric, Commercial Street, to discuss a proposed expansion of Munro Electric building.~ Mr. Wolski explained that Munro Electric wanted to expand their building but that there were wetland issues that were of concern to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Wolski explained that he believes a proposed building expansion might not be permitted by the Raynham Con Com and that ultimately an appeal will be taken to Mass. DEP. He further explained that it might be possible that an expansion would be located within the 25 feet wetland buffer required by site plan regs. After discussion, Board members agreed they would have no issue with the wetlands if the Con Com and DEP issued permits for the applicant to proceed. They agreed that
the Board’s primary concerns would be safety, lighting, parking and buffer.~ No action was taken by the Board on the matter.
After general discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carl Carlson, Clerk
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