The Raynham Planning Board held a meeting on Thursday, June 23, 2005, at Raynham Town Hall.~ Chairman Daniel Andrade opened the meeting at 6:30~p.m. with Board members Burke Fountain, John Canto, Chris Gallagher, and Henry Ellis present.~ Also present were Town Planner Richard McCarthy, Administrative Assistant Maureen McKenney, and John Schmid of Judith Nitsch Engineering, Inc. (JNEI).
6:30 p.m. -~John Hammett, Raynham, MA, presented the Virginia Gonsalves/1138 Pleasant Street waiver-of-frontage plan for endorsement.~ It was noted the plan complied with the conditions of the Certificate of Action and all bills were paid to date.~ Board members endorsed the plan.
6:35 p.m. - Hearing for Greyhound/George Carney, Massasoit Greyhound Association, Inc. Preliminary Subdivision Plan, Route 138, was reconvened.~ A request dated~June 21, 2005 was received from~Craig Horsfall, P.E., Hayward-Boynton & Williams, Inc.,~requesting a continuance of the hearing and extending the Board's time-to-act.~ After discussion, the hearing was continued to July 14, 2005, 7:25 p.m.
6:38 p.m. - John Hammett addressed the Board, requesting a reduction in the filing fee for the Gonsalves/Pleasant Street waiver-of-frontage plan.~ He noted he had been present with his attorney at the Board's May~26, 2005 meeting that was cancelled due to lack of quorum.~ Mr. Hammett requested a reduction to cover the cost of his attorney's bill.~ Motion was made to refund $500 from the $1,140 filing fee; motion seconded.~ After discussion, the motion was amended to refund $300 of the filing fee; motion was seconded; motion to refund $300 passed by unanimous vote.~
6:41 p.m. - John Romani, Raynham, MA, presented a Form A plan for land on Darrington Drive.~ Application, fees and Municipal Lien Certificate were submitted.~ The plan was reviewed.~ After discussion, motion was made to approve the plan entitled~“Plan of Land In Raynham, Bristol County, Massachusetts Map 8 Plots 118-12 & 61A,” prepared by Phoenix Land Development, Inc., So. Easton, MA, dated April 14, 2005 as a Plan Not Requiring Subdivision Approval; motion was seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.~ The plan was endorsed.
General Business:~ the minutes of~June 9, 2005 were received.~ Motion was made to approve the minutes and waive the reading; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
6:50 p.m. - Brian Mulligan, L & M Builders, appeared before the Board to discuss lot releases at Village At Foxwoods, Carver Street.~ Mr. Mulligan explained he has been delayed because of sewer issues but he expects to be proceeding with construction soon, and he would like to get lot releases at the Board's July meeting.~
John Schmid updated the Board on drainage issues on Carver Street, noting that the drainage is being redesigned in order to save trees in the area.~ Mr. Mulligan explained he will be doing the drainage work on Carver Street and he expects it will be done by the end of July.~ Mr. Mulligan asked the Board if they would accept a letter of credit as surety for the subdivision.~ Board members explained they could not accept letters of credit, and after discussion, it was agreed that Mr. Mulligan could submit a Tripartite Agreement as surety.~ Mr. Mulligan agreed to return to the Board in July for lot releases.
After discussion, motion was made to request $3,000 for project review fees for Village at Foxwoods; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
7:00 p.m. - Nick Mirrione, developer of Berry Hill ARC, appeared before the Board to discuss lot releases at Berry Hill.~ He submitted copies of easements for the Board’s review.~ Mr. Mirrione asked the Board to consider releasing Lots 1 and 36 without a surety bond being posted.~ After discussion, Board members agreed Mr. Mirrione should post a limited bond for work up to the first intersection in the subdivision.~ It was agreed that JNEI will prepare a construction cost estimate for that purpose.~ Mr. Gallagher reminded the Board that he will not be voting on this matter.
Mr. Fountain informed Mr. Mirrione that the easements he presented earlier were acceptable.~ No action was taken.~
7:09 p.m. - North Light/Route 44 Dunkin' Donuts (Assessors’ Map 16/61C, between Meineke Car Care and Gotshalk’s Soocer) site plan public hearing was opened.~ Mr. Gallagher read the hearing notice.~ Review correspondence dated~June 23, 2005~was received from JNEI.~ Memo dated June 22, 2005 from Alan Perry, Board of Health agent, was received. Brad McKenzie, McKenzie Engineering Group, Norwell, MA, presented the site plan.~ Also present was applicant Vittorio M. Artiano.~ Mr. Andrade noted there were 25 outstanding issues on the JNEI correspondence and he suggested the hearing be continued.~ After discussion, it was agreed to proceed with a brief description of the proposed plan.~
Mr. McKenzie reviewed the plan, noting that a 5,000 sq. ft. fast food restaurant building is proposed for a Dunkin' Donuts and another fast food outlet to be named later, and a special permit is being sought for a drive-through window.~ He noted applicant has met with Mass. Highway regarding traffic and he will forward a copy of a report on that issue.~ Mr. Artiano
explained there will be a drive-through window for the Dunkin' Donuts and that seating capacity inside is limited because of lack of sewer.
John Schmid informed the Board he was concerned with the proposed entrance, which is shared with Meineke, also owned by Mr. Artiano.~~He further explained that he was concerned with truck traffic circulation on the site because the site is very tight. Mr. McKenzie noted that Mass. Highway wants the shared curb cut at the site.
John Schmid also discussed drainage, noting that the drainage design should be revised. He also noted there is a drainage culvert on the nearby Mastria property that is 50% clogged, which creates problems. After discussion, it was agreed that Mr. McCarthy will talk to Highway Superintendent Roger Stolte regarding the culvert.
John Schmid discussed the proposed drive-through window and parking layout at the site. After discussion, Board members agreed they did not like the proposed front parking. Board members asked if the drive-through window could be eliminated but Mr. Artiano said he would not do the project without the drive-through window. There was discussion about a fence being located between this site and the Meineke site. After discussion, Board members and Mr. McKenzie agreed the loading dock would be relocated to accommodate truck traffic at this site and the adjacent Meineke site and some type of fencing would be considered along the property lines.
After discussion, motion was made and seconded to continue the North Light/Route 44 Dunkin' Donuts site plan hearing to August 11, 2005, 6:45 p.m.; motion passed by unanimous vote.~
7:40 p.m. – Ryan Iron Preliminary Subdivision hearing was opened. A request to continue the hearing was received from Joseph A. Harnois, P.E., Coneco Engineers and Scientists. After discussion, motion was made and seconded to continue the public hearing to August 11, 2005, 7 p.m.; motion passed by unanimous vote.
7:42 p.m. – Butler Way Preliminary Subdivision hearing was reconvened. A request to continue the hearing was received from David Butler. After discussion, motion was made and seconded to continue the public hearing to July 14, 2005, 8 p.m.; motion passed by unanimous vote.
7:45 p.m. – Mary Joan Bull and Derek Ferris from SRPEDD, Taunton, MA, appeared before the Board to discuss an affordable housing strategy plan. Ms. Bull explained SRPEDD was working on an affordable housing strategy for Raynham as part of the planning services that are allotted to the Town of Raynham. Mr. Ferris distributed copies of a proposed draft of “Raynham Affordable Housing Plan” for the Board’s review. Mr. Ferris updated the Board on the Town’s status with 40B compliance, noting that Raynham was at 11.3% affordable housing but after the 2010 census, it was expected the Town would drop below 10% so an affordable housing plan strategy should be considered. Mr. Ferris and Board members discussed the various strategies outlined in the draft presented by Mr. Ferris. No
action was taken after the discussion.
(Mr. Gallagher left the meeting at 8:39 p.m.)
8:40 p.m. - General Business:~ Copy of a memo dated June 22, 2005 from Robert Arello to Town Planner Richard McCarthy~was received from JNEI regarding Hess Service Station, Route 138, site plan.~ After discussion, motion was made to send a letter to Hess requesting~Norway Spruce~be planted in place of Hemlocks at the Hess site; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.~ After discussion, Board members agreed that in the future no Hemlocks should be allowed on landscaping plans.
Memorandum dated June 23, 2005 was received from JNEI regarding Hampton Inn, Route 44, site plan as-built plan review.~ After discussion, motion was made to release all funds over $5,000 being held for Hampton Inn site plan; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
Letter dated June 17, 2005, and Memo dated June 9, 2005, were received from Attorney David Frenette, Brockton, MA, regarding Russell S. Grabau & Co., Inc./Everett Drive-Locust Woods.~ After discussion, Board members agreed the intent of the memo was not clear.~ Mr. McCarthy will request that Attorney Frenette submit a revised letter.
Town Planner update:~ Mr. McCarthy recommended~establishing a Route 138 zoning committee to consider rezoning possibilities for Rte 138. After discussion, motion was made to~establish the comittee; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
Mr. McCarthy informed the Board that John Noblin and Frank Campbell requested a minor modification to their Commerce Way site plan to add parking spaces by restriping a section of pavement.~ After discussion, motion was made to approve the request as a minor modification with the condition that the change is shown on the final as-built plan; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
After discussion, motion was made to cancel the Planning Board July 28, 2005 meeting; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Chris Gallagher, Clerk
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