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The Raynham Planning Board meeting of Thursday, July 10, 2003 was called to order at 6:30 p.m., at Town Hall, with Dan Andrade, Carl Carlson, and Chris Gallagher present.~ Also present were Maureen McKenney, Administrative Assistant and John Schmid of Judith Nitsch Engineering, Inc.
6:30 p.m. - Mr. Gadry, Elm Street East, scheduled for discussion was not present.~ Matter tabled.
6:31 - Jason Yonquist, Outback Engineering, Middleborough, MA, submitted Form A plan for land on King Street.~ During review of the plan, it was noted that the lot was part of the subdivision Carriage Hill and was now being created in order to pay taxes.~ Board discussed the fact that the Form A would eliminate a possible second access to the subdivision.~ Mr. Yonquist said he would bring that fact to the owner's attention.~ After discussion, motion was made to approve "Approval Not Required Plan of Land on King Street & Carriage Hill Located In Raynham Massachusetts,” dated June 18, 2003, with the condition that the plan be held in escrow until applicant submits the following: letter stipulating how and when back taxes will be paid, copy of the deed, filing fee; motion seconded; unanimous vote to approve.~ Plan endorsed and
held. (6:40 p.m. - John Canto present.)
6:41 p.m. - General discussion:~ Mr. Andrade explained that the Board will be following a new scheduling procedure in an effort to adjourn meetings by 10 p.m.
Minutes of June 26, 2003 received.~ Motion made to approve; seconded; motion passed on unanimous vote.
Board members discussed the status of Whippoorwill Estates with John Schmid.~ Mr. Schmid noted that sewer line is coming up King Street and that a pump station will be in Whippoorwill.~
6:50 p.m. - William Rainey, land surveyor for Lincoln Woods subdivision, and Attorney David Wardwell appeared before the Board and requested the release of lots 1 - 22, except for lots 6, 7 and 8, at Lincoln Woods.~ Correspondence dated June 3, 2003 was received from JNEI.~ John Schmid asked that "red-line" as-built plans be submitted to identify possible issues before a final as-built plan is submitted.~~Contingency amount for the surety bond was discussed.~ After discussion, motion was made to require 30% contingency amount on the surety bond, with lots 6, 7, and 8 being held; seconded; motion passed on vote of three in favor, one opposed.
After discussion, motion was made to approve the Form J lot releases for lots 1 - 22, except for lots 6, 7, and 8, subject to:~ JNEI punchlist to be completed; a bank check for $261,445 to be submitted; street signs to be installed; and a commitment given to install guardrail on both sides of the culvert, Crimson Street, Sta 4+90 to Sta 5+40 +/-, prior to any occupancy permits being issued; seconded; motion passed on unanimous vote.
7:10 p.m. - Exxon Mobil site plan public hearing - Attorney G. Michael Peirce and Alan Micale, P.E., Ayoub Engineering, were present for applicant.~ Attorney Peirce updated the Board on the revised plan.~ He submitted documentation indicating that the Raynham Fire Department, Raynham Police Department and Mass. Highway Dept. have approved the plan.~ He submitted documentation certifying design of the bollards.
Attorney Peirce explained that landscaping and fencing had been extended along the rear property line.~ The proposed access to Elm Street West was discussed and it was agreed that the Board would inform the applicant if additional directional signage is needed at the site in the future.~
Following correspondence received: JNEI letter dated July 10, 2003; JNEI Memorandum re. traffic, dated July 9, 2003; letter from Roger Stolte (undated).~
Nancy Monaghan, 387 Bridge Street, addressed the Board, with questions about the size of the new store.~ Attorney Peirce explained that the store will be approximately 1,000 square feet.
During discussion, Mr. Carlson expressed concerns with the height of plantings at the Elm St. West access.~ After discussion, it was agreed that the first three or four trees at the access would be eliminated.~ After discussion, Attorney Peirce assured Mr. Carlson that no outside retail sales stock would be allowed on the site. During discussion, Mr. Schmid recommended that pedestrian phasing be implemented at the traffic light but noted that was a State issue.~~Applicant's traffic consultant Jack Gillon agreed to consult with the State on the timing issue. Mr. Schmid stated he felt a sidewalk was not needed at Elm Street West; the Board agreed.~
Michael Monaghan, 387 Bridge Street, addressed the Board, noting he had no big objection to the plan but was concerned with what would happen when the lot opposite the site was developed.~ He requested that more plantings be left along the fence line as added buffer.~ Mr. Schmid suggested a limit of disturbance be indicated on the plan; applicant agreed to that.
The public hearing closed at 7:30 p.m.~ Waiver requests were read for the record.~ After discussion, a motion was made to approve the waivers as read; motion seconded; motion passed on unanimous vote.~ After discussion, a motion was made to approve the plan dated May 19, 2003, last revised July 8, 2003, as drawn with the condition that an outline is drawn indicating the cutting line at the fence and four arborvitae plantings at the Elm St. West access be changed.~ The motion was amended to add the condition that retail use is prohibited on the sidewalk surrounding the building and in the pump area; amended motion seconded; amended motion passed on unanimous vote.~ Certificate of Action will be issued.
7:40 p.m.~- Jess Marie Estates subdivision public hearing reconvened.~ Applicant Michael Peterson, Easton, MA, and Philip McNulty, Hayward-Boynton & Williams, were present.~ Correspondence dated July 10, 2003 was received from Roger Stolte; approval of the street name was received from the Fire Department, dated July 10, 2003; letter dated July 10, 2003 received from JNEI.~
There was discussion of the open space and “Drainage Parcel A” on the plan. ~After discussion, it was agreed that applicant will provide confirmation that the Raynham Center Water District will accept the open space/drainage parcel if it is deeded to them. It was also agreed that the well and well radius must be accurately located on the plan.
The public hearing closed at 7:55 p.m.~ After discussion, a motion was made to approve the Special Permit for Jess Marie Estates cluster development, plan dated April 11, 2003, revised June 10, 2003; motion seconded; motion passed on unanimous vote.
Waiver requests were discussed.~ After discussion, motion was made to grant waivers one through five as shown on plan dated June 10,2003; motion seconded; unanimous vote to approve.
After discussion of the subdivision plan, a motion was made to accept the subdivision plan entitled "Jess Marie Estates Definitive Cluster Subdivision of Land in Raynham, Massachusetts," dated April 11, 2003, revised June 10, 2003, drawn by Hayward-Boynton & Williams, with the condition that the location of the well cap and the 400 feet well radius be verified; motion seconded; motion passed on unanimous vote. Certificate of Action to be issued.
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8:12 p.m. - Lowe's site plan public hearing reconvened.~ John Schipe of Rizzo Associates was present for applicant.~ Correspondence dated July 9, 2003 was received from JNEI.~ Mr. Schipe updated the Board on the revised plan, noting that:~ the slope elevation in the basin area was revised, which added 40 ft. to 60 ft. of green buffer area and is labeled as undisturbed area on the plan; the fence was extended all along the truck turnaround; the curb cut was eliminated at the restaurant area.~ Board members and Mr. Schipe discussed the possibility of lowering the building elevation as increased buffering protection for adjacent residential area.
John Silveira, 133 Judson Street, noted that no benefit was gained for his property by the revised plan.~ He requested that more trees remain uncleared along his property as additional buffering.~ After discussion, it was agreed that the issue of site lighting can be addressed at a later time if needed and lights lowered if necessary.~ Mr. Schmid noted that applicant had made efforts with the site plan to avoid problems.~
Steve Lauziere, 149 Judson Street, asked about the hours of construction.~ It was explained that there is a Town noise by-law if noise became a problems.
The public hearing closed at 8:35 p.m.~ Mr. Andrade noted that the Board granted a special permit for parking reduction at the site on June 26, 2003.~ Board members discussed the waiver requests, which were read into the record by Mr. Andrade.~ Proposed conditions of approval were read into the record.~ (8:40 p.m. - Burke Fountain arrived.) After discussion, a motion was made to approve the waivers as earlier discussed; motion seconded; four votes in favor with Mr. Fountain abstaining.
After discussion, a motion was made to accept "Packard Development, Proposed Site Plans, Proposed Retail Development, Route 44, Raynham, MA," dated April 17, 2003, last revised July 7, 2003, with the condition that the temporary outdoor sales area be removed from the plan and the limit of disturbance as indicated on the plan be delineated with haybales and that any site clearing activities by verified by the Planning Board and/or its agent; motion seconded; motion passed on four votes in favor and Mr. Fountain abstaining.
8:45 p. m. - James Burke, P.E., Coler & Colantonio, So. Easton, MA, presented the approved American Material Handling site plan for endorsement.~ Mr. Carlson endorsed the plan.~ Mr. Burke then requested the following modifications to the approved site plan:~ 2,400 square feet building expansion at front left corner of building; parking area to be reconfigured; and four parking spaces to be added.~ Correspondence dated July 10, 2003 was received from JNEI.~ After review of the plan and discussion, motion was made to approve as a minor modification the plan entitled “Modification to Approved Layout Plan, Paramount Drive, Raynham, Massachusetts for American Material Handling Corporation & Boston Rack & Wire,” dated July 7, 2003.~
8:52 p.m. - Richard Mastria,~ Attorney John Zajac, Taunton, MA, and Tom Pozerski, Hayward-Boynton & Williams, appeared before the Board to discuss “Sketch Plan of Land in Raynham, Massachusetts”, a conceptual plan for proposed auto dealerships on Route 44/Hill Street. There was discussion about access to the site, building setbacks, buffer areas, etc. Mr. Carlson stated that he did not want auto carriers unloading from Route 44. Mr. Mastria explained that an access would be created on Hill Street to avoid this problem. No action was taken on the plan.
9:20 p.m. - General Business:~ memo received from the Board of Health advising that a hearing will be held on 1958 Broadway site to address concerns at the site.~ No action was taken.
Correspondence dated July 10, 2003 re. Cal’s Court received from Roger Stolte.~ After discussion, motion was made to release the surety funds being held for Cal's Court upon request from the developer; motion seconded; motion passed on unanimous vote.
Mr. Andrade thanked Mr. Gallagher for his helpful suggestions to revise the Lowe's site plan, which resulted in larger buffer area along the residential property lines.
After discussion, a special meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2003, 6 p.m., at Gilmore Hall, to discuss revisions to subdivision rules and regulations.
As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:25 p.m.~
Respectfully submitted,
Carl Carlson, Clerk
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