The Raynham Planning Board held a meeting on Thursday, January 26, 2006, at the Raynham Town Hall. The meeting opened at 6:30 p.m. with Board members Burke Fountain, John Canto, Henry Ellis and Chris Gallagher present. Also present were Town Planner Richard McCarthy and John Schmid of Judith Nitsch Engineering, Inc. (JNEI)
6:30 p.m. – Form A was presented for land on South Main Street owned by Barrett Johnson. Mr. Johnson stated that another set of plans has been submitted to Conservation Commission for their approval. Proper application and fees were submitted. After review of the plans, motion was made to approve the plan entitled “Plan of Land of 476 South Main Street in Raynham, Massachusetts Prepared for Barrett R. Johnson,” dated January 2, 2006, prepared by Arthur F. Borden & Associate Inc., as a plan not requiring subdivision approval; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote. Mr. Gallagher signed the plan.
6:36 p.m. – Form A Paramount Drive. Proper application and fees were submitted. The plan showed one lot being converted into three lots. Board members reviewed the plan. After review, motion was made to approve the plan entitled “Lots 33, 34 & 35 Raynham Woods Commerce Center Plan of Land Raynham, MA (Bristol County),” dated January 3, 2006, prepared by Beals & Thomas, Inc., as a plan not requiring subdivision approval; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote. Mr. Gallagher signed the plan.
6:43 p.m. – Warren Street West waiver of frontage plan for Butler was presented. Upon review of the plan, Mr. Fountain informed all that the Town Clerk had not signed the plan.
6:44 p.m. –Raynham Sewer Commission Facility site plan was presented for endorsement. Mr. McCarthy informed that the building is complete and now occupied by the Sewer Commission. Upon review of plans, Mr. Canto recommended not signing the plans and asked for the Sewer Commission to appear before the Board.
General Business – The minutes of December 8, 2005, and December 22, 2005, were received. Motion was made to accept the minutes and waive the reading; motion seconded; motion passed. Mr. Fountain abstained from the vote
6:50 p.m. – Mike Thiel appeared before the Board to discuss Finch Farm Condos site plan. Mr. McCarthy informed that Mr. Thiel previously requested a bond reduction. Mr. McCarthy also informed that an inspection of the property was done and recommendation made to pave a small section of Lot 3. Board members discussed holding $7,5000 to $8,000 for completing work at the site, including work to finish a detention pond and repaving. After discussion, Mr. Fountain recommended placing Finch Farm Condos on the agenda for the next meeting in order to obtain revised cost estimates.
6:55 p.m. - Route. 44 Gas/Delaney Site Plan public hearing was reconvened. Mr. Fountain informed all that owner requested a continuance until February 9, 2006, 7 p.m., with an extension of time to act until March 31, 2006. After discussion, the hearing was continued to that date and time.
7:00 p.m. – Public hearing for North Light Realty Trust reapplication for site plan approval was opened. Mr. Fountain informed that the owner requested a continuance until February 9, 2006, at 7p.m. with an extension of time to act until February 23, 2006. Attorney for abutters was present and Board Members noted his rejection of the continuance.
7:00 p.m. – At this time Mr. Ellis joined the Board.
7:10 p.m. – Karen’s Way Definitive Subdivision Public Hearing was reconvned. Members reviewed letters received from Highway Superintendent Roger Stolte and Judith Nitsch Engineering, Inc. Waiver requests were reviewed for construction of detention pond without fence, Class 5 piping, and sidewalk on one side of street including inside of cul-de-sac. Mr. Smith stated the change on the plans is as follows: addition of a bus stop, 18-24” piping up to Robinson Street and an increase in easement. Board members discussed the location of mailboxes. Board members were informed that Natural Heritage has approved the plans. Mr. Gallagher recommended removing Mr. Andrade’s name from the plans for signature due to his absence. Mr.
Gallagher read condition #28, which states approval of Water Superintendent and suggested adding “approval prior to lot release for Lots 2-9.” Motion made to approve the waiver request including the following: not to construct a fence around the detention basis with the provision that after complete construction, the Planning Board has the right to view; waiver for Class 5 pipe used during construction; and to construct a sidewalk on one side of street as long as it continues around cul-de-sac as shown on plans; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
7:37 p.m. – Karen’s Way public hearing was closed. Motion made to approve Special Permit under Open Space Preservation By-Law, Article 14 of the Zoning By-Laws, subdivision entitled Karen’s Way; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote. Motion made to approve subdivision plan titled Definitive Subdivision Plan, Land of Raynham, Massachusetts, titled Karen’s Way Parcel 27 & 28 prepared by K & J Engineering, Inc., dated August 19, 2005 and revised through January 10, 2006, subject to the applicant executing delivery of covenant pursuant to General Law Chapter 41, Section 81-2 that a declaration be executed and recorded prior to endorsement for 9-lot subdivision for twenty-four months from start of construction; subject to
conditions of Special Permit; construction to be within the Planning Board’s rules and regulations; work to comply with Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act; prior to construction, a meeting be held with developer, Raynham Highway Superintendent, Town Planner and Planning Board consulting engineer; final Certificate of Action to be copied onto cover page of plans; no lot to be released prior to detention basis being stabilized and approved by the Raynham Highway Superintendent, except for Lot #1; prior to acceptance as Town Way, the open space portin of drainage should be cleared to the Town; all sidewalks shall contain
no mailboxes or poles, etc. according to Massachusetts Specification; all streets including Robinson Street shall be kept clean, to include street sweeping; erosion plan submitted to Raynham Highway Superintendent; temporary street name sign with letters at least 4” tall can be placed at work site; prior to lot release, all drainage systems in place; as-built retention pond-Plan B- water retention except for Lot 1; $4500 retention/detention fee; $4500 snow plow maintenance; drainage of iron pins or other suitable materials at corners; Planning Board reserves the right to have developer construct fence and rails around retention basin; Planning Board Engineer requirements; Certificate of Action and Waivers to be filed at the Registry of Deeds; Planning Board has the right to
modify waivers at any regular scheduled public hearing; developer shall extend public water down Rt. 138 to Robinson Street including Wilbur Street and to provide services to all homes along the route in accordance with North Raynham Water District subject to approval from Highway Superintendent prior to the release of lots 2 - 9 providing service to all homes; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
7:40 p.m. - Attorney David Frenette, Brockton, MA, appeared before the Board to discuss Carriage Hill Estates. Clarification of terms to be revised in the plans is the substitution of Town for Planning Board.
Mr. Fountain informed all that correspondence was received from Attorney Antine stating that the original promissory note and mortgage has been reviewed and signed by Russell Grabau. Motion made to approve a Special Permit to allow the issuance of seven building permits to be constructed in a 12 month period at Carriage Hill Estate, as requested by Russell Grabau, Inc; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote
7:50 p.m. - Form A was presented for Lot 5B on Everette Drive. Board members were informed that the owner has deeded a portion of Lot 5B to the Town of Raynham for the use of a retention basin – approximately 1.77 acres. Members reviewed the plans, which showed the change of lot line. Motion made to accept the plan titled subdivision plan of Raynham Massachusetts scaled 1:40 dated December 21, 2005 designed by Node Engineering Co., Inc. not requiring subdivision plan approval; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
7:58 p.m. Bella Estate Preliminary Subdivision Plan public hearing was opened. Mr. Gallagher read Public Meeting Notice. Mr. Buckley from Bay Colony presented two different plans. The second plan, dated January 2006, showed cluster of condos in sets of three including a pool in each area. The buffer frontage was 50’ of existing trees/brush with house lines at 100’. Board members agreed that the Preliminary Subdivision Plans for Bella Estate would not be voted on at this meeting. Gary Smith of 636 South Street expressed concerns regarding water drainage. Marsha Goshlin and Joe Mackiewicz of Hill Street expressed concerns regarding wells located in homeowner’s front yards as well as the buffer in front of the subdivision. Mike
McCoy of Hill Street expressed his concerns regarding the access road being directly in front of his home along with drainage water for residents septic. Mr. Fountain discussed with the developer the possibility of increasing the density of the buffer. Jack Mackiewicz of Hill Street expressed his concerns for the well located in his front yard.
Residents were asked if there were existing problems with water in the area. Mike McCoy of Hill Street stated he has water on the low side of his property. Joanne Costa of Hill Street stated she recently walked through the project area and there are areas of pooled water. Mr. Canto asked the developer if the access road for the project could be placed along the backside of the project. It was stated that wetlands are along the back of the property, which does not allow the road to be constructed in that location.
8:55 p.m. – Site Plan Determination for 2 Richard Street (off Broadway). Rich Riccio presented plans for 2 Richard Street for converting a portion of the property to 10 parking spaces. After discussion, Mr. Fountain suggested forwarding an official Site Plan to the Planning Board.
9:05 p.m. - Whippoorwill Estates – Form J Lot Exchange. After discussion, motion made to release Lot 39 in Whippoorwill Estates and to replace it with Lot 31 in Whippoorwill Estates; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
Correspondence – Letter dated December 2, 2005 was received from Two T’s Realty Trust requesting a bond reduction for Creative World Site Plan. During discussion, it was noted $13,000 is currently being held for Creative World. Construction Cost Estimate was received from JNEI indicating a value of $1,265 for remaining work. After discussion, motion was made to release all funds over $2,000 being held for Lot 3, Forge River Parkway, Creative World site plan; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
Correspondence – Construction Cost Estimate, dated January 19, 2006, was received from JNEI for Forge Knoll (3-lot subdivision off South Main Street).
Correspondence – Memorandum, dated January 23, 2006, was received from JNEI re. as-built review for Greyhound Package Store, 676 Broadway. Board members were informed that the Board was in receipt of no funds and owners are occupying without occupancy permit. Mr. Fountain requested correspondence be forwarded to the owners regarding applicant’s actions in this matter.
Correspondence – Memorandum, dated December 23, 2006, was received from JNEI re. as-built review for Garcia Dental, 166 Paramount Drive. Board members informed that an amount of $42,000 is being held as surety.
Correspondence – Correspondence dated January 9, 2006, was received from Attorney Marc Antine regarding Special Town Employee Status for Planning Board Members.
Correspondence – The Board received from JNEI, Attorney Antine and Gallagher Engineering information regarding Berry Hill.
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Raynham Planning Board
Chris Gallagher, Clerk
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