The Raynham Planning Board meeting of Thursday, July 24, 2003 was called to order at 6:30 p.m. with Dan Andrade, Carl Carlson, John Canto and Chris Gallagher present.~ Also present were Town Planner Richard McCarthy, Maureen McKenney, Administrative Assistant and John Schmid of Judith Nitsch Engineering, Inc.
6:36 p.m.~ Ron Turowetz presented a Form A plan for land on Warren Street/South Main Street.~ Board members reviewed the plan.~ After review, motion was made to approve "Approval Not Required Plan of Land in Raynham, MA Prepared for Cedar Pond Realty LLC," prepared by Sitec, Inc., dated July 17, 2003; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.~ Plan was endorsed.
Mr. Turowetz and the Board discussed the matter of review fees for Finch Farm II/Payne Farm/Steeple Chase Preserve subdivision.~ Mr. Turowetz explained that at the time of submittal, the Board allowed him to submit $7,000 for review fees rather than $20,000 as required in subdivision regulations.~ After discussion, it was agreed that Mr. Turowetz would submit the additional $13,000 for the review account to cover future review/inspection services.
6:53 p.m. - Ken Conte, Beals & Thomas, Southborough, MA, presented Form A plan for land on Route 44 for the approved Lowe's site.~ After review of the plan, a motion was made to approve the plan titled "Lots A-1, D & E Plan of Land; in Raynham, MA (Bristol County)," prepared by Beals and Thomas, Inc., dated July 24, 2003; motion seconded; motion passed on unanimous vote.~ Plan was endorsed.~ Discussion followed re. the review/inspection account for Lowe's site plan.~ After discussion, it was agreed that an additional $2,638.88 would be submitted for the account.
7:00 p.m. - Public hearing for 275 New State Highway/Raynham Plaza LLC site plan/special permit was reconvened. Jack O'Leary, Merrill Associates and applicant Jack Gamache were present.~ The Board informed the applicant that because only four members were present, a unanimous vote would be needed to grant the special permit for a drive-through window.~ After discussion, the site plan public hearing was adjourned and the public hearing for the special permit was closed.
7:15 p.m. - Recess taken at Applicant's request.~ Meeting reconvened at 7:18 p.m.~ The applicant advised the Board that they wished to proceed with the vote.~ Motion was then made to grant the special permit as requested for a drive-through window at the site; motion seconded; motion passed on unanimous vote.~
The site plan public hearing reconvened.~ Mr. O'Leary introduced Joe Magni of VHB Associates.~~Mr. Magni and the Board discussed the existing site access.~ Board members agreed they were not convinced that the existing access was good. Board agreed they would have no problem with the proposed site plan if the new access were approved by the State. (Mr. Fountain arrived at 7:32 p.m.) (Mr. Gallagher left the meeting at approximately 7:37 p.m.).
Mr. Magni provided the Board with a traffic modeling presentation of how the proposed site would function using the existing entrance.~ He explained that he did not use the proposed new access in the model because it was not yet fully approved and would be misleading.~
After the presentation, discussion continued about the site plan and access to the site.~ Bob Gurdie of Rockland Trust addressed the Board.~ He stated the proposed site was good for the bank and he did not feel the bank would contribute too largely to the existing traffic problem.~ After further discussion, Mr. O'Leary told the Board that the applicant would be agreeable to a no left turn out of the site.~ Mr. Fountain stated that the site did not work now and he felt the proposed plan would increase traffic.~ There was continued discussion about the time it would take for the new access to be approved by the State.~ It was noted that it would take approximately six months to construct the new bank building.
Mr. Andrade asked if anyone present was favorable to the plan and no one responded.~ He asked if anyone present was opposed to the plan and no one responded. After questions from the Board, Mr. Schmid stated he felt the bank and storage facility would increase traffic at the site.~ Mr. Gurdie then informed the Board that Rockland Trust has a lease clause stating that the bank will not pay full rent until the entrance is moved to the signalized intersection.
After discussion, a motion was made to approve with conditions Phase I of the site plan with Phase I consisting of Rockland Trust building only and associated improvements to the existing driveway including redesign of existing access to include a right turn only exit, subject to further review and approval by the Board prior to endorsement of the plan and also subject to a gift of $35,000 to be held as surety for design permitting of new access to the site, to be completed within 24 months. After discussion, the hearing was recessed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
8:26 p.m.~ The public hearing for Carol Drive/Sullivan-Mello subdivision plan was opened.~ Mr. Carlson read the hearing notice.~ Correspondence dated July 8, 2003 was received from Sitec Engineering requesting a continuance.~ After discussion, the public hearing was continued to August 14, 2003, 7:30 p.m.~ At his request, Harold Holmes, 43 Leonard St., was provided with a copy of the proposed plan to review.~
8:27 p.m.~ Hearing on 275 New State Highway reconvened. (Chris Gallagher returned at 8:40 p.m.)~ After discussion, vote was taken to amend the previous motion to include Station 8 + 59 at Rte. 44/Mass. State Highway as site of the new access/improvements; seconded; motion to amend passed four votes in favor, Chris Gallagher abstaining.~ The waiver requests were then read.~ John Schmid informed the Board that he was agreeable to the waivers.~ After discussion, motion was made to approve the waivers; seconded; motion passed four votes in favor, Mr. Gallagher abstaining.
After discussion, motion was made to approve the site plan with conditions and with changes as thoroughly reviewed; motion seconded; motion passed with four votes in favor, Mr. Gallagher abstaining.
8:43 p.m. - Mike Thiel, Raynham, MA, appeared before the Board to discuss modifications to the approved Finch Farm Condos site plan.~ He submitted correspondence dated July 23, 2003, detailing the proposed changes to the site, which will include removing the dumpster pad and installing asphalt berm rather than concrete curbing as required on the site plan.~ Mr. Carlson noted he would abstain from voting on the matter.~ John Schmid informed the Board that he made a site visit to the condos.~ He suggested that the Board require the tenants to sign off on the proposed changes to the plan prior to giving their approval.~
Mr. Thiel explained that the condo residents did not want the dumpster for various reasons and they preferred trash pick-up service.~ After discussion, it was agreed that Mr. Thiel would provide the Board with a letter and stamped envelopes to be mailed to the residents to inform them of the proposed changes.~ Matter was continued to August 14, 2003, 7 p.m. for further discussion.
9:00 p.m. - Sean Riordan, Rizzo Associates, and Gary Wilson, DePuy/Johnson~& Johnson, appeared before the Board to discuss a proposed modification to the approved Johnson & Johnson site plan.~ It was noted that additional parking spaces were proposed, which would add impervious surface to the business park.~ John Schmid and Mr. Riordan briefly discussed drainage.~~ After discussion, Board members agreed that the propopsed modifications were minor and did not require a public hearing.~ Mr. Schmid will review the proposed plan.~ Applicant will return on August 14, 2003 with revised plan.
9:20 p.m. - Minutes of July 10, 2003 were received.~ After discussion, minutes were tabled to next meeting.
9:15 p.m. - Approved subdivision/waiver of frontage plan for Ricardo Valle, 297 Orchard Street, was endorsed
9:16 p.m. - Town Planner update:~ Board members and Mr. McCarthy discussed access to the Elm Street East/George subdivision that is under construction.~ Mr. Canto stated that access to the site is adequate and that a building permit may be issued.~ Board members were agreeable.~
After discussion with Mr. McCarthy, Board members agreed they would schedule a public information/discussion session in August at the Senior Center to discuss the Adult Retirement Community By-law, which will be on the warrant at the Fall Special Town Meeting.~ Board members agreed that the discussion should be on the by-law itself and not on any specific site.~~~
A special meeting was scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2003, Gilmore Hall, 6 p.m., to discuss revisions to subdivision rules and regulations.
As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:40 p.m.~
Respectfully submitted,
Carl Carlson, Clerk
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