The Raynham Planning Board held its regular meeting on March 23, 2006, at Raynham Town Hall.~ The meeting opened at 6:35 p.m. with Burke Fountain, John Canto and Chris Gallagher present.~ Also present was Town Planner Richard McCarthy and Administrative Assistant Maureen McKenney.~
6:40 P.M. - Ken Bollin, Raynham, MA, appeared before the Board to discuss a possible site plan for property at 80 South Street East.~ Mr. Bollin explained he is considering purchasing the property and constructing three 60 feet x 120 feet commercial buildings.~ He noted entrance to the site is on South Street East, the existing house on the property will be razed, and the entire parcel is located in a business zone.~ He noted the Raynham zoning map wrongly shows part of the parcel is the Designated Development district but the property is zoned business.~~~
Mr. Fountain told Mr. Bollin that parking will be an important consideration for the Board during site plan approval and that the plan may need more parking spaces than what the by-laws require.~ He noted it is acceptable to the Board if some of the parking spaces are gravel, i.e., employee spaces can be a graveled area and public parking can be a paved area.
After discussion, Board members recommended Mr. Bollin talk to the neighbors about the possibility of a reduced buffer area between this property and the adjacent property.~ After discussion, Board members agreed a minor site plan review would be needed for the proposed plan and the neighbors will be notified of a hearing.~ Mr. Gallagher suggested Mr. Bollin contact him to discuss the plan further.~ No action was taken.
6:52 p.m. - The approved site plan for Welter Medical Building, Paramount Drive, was presented for endorsement.~ Board members signed the plan.
6:55 p.m. - Steve Hansen, Raynham, MA, appeared before the Board with a Form J for Karen's Way (off Robinson Street).~ After discussion, motion was made to approve the Form J based on letter dated February 16, 2006, from Judith Nitsch Engineering, Inc. and with the surety check for $112,404 having been received; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.~ The Form J was signed.
7:00 p.m. - John Shanahan of A.H. Harris & Sons, Inc., appeared before the Board to discuss 95 Ryan Drive site plan.~ Mr. Shanahan explained the building at 95 Ryan Drive has been completed and he is considering renting space in the middle portion of the building.~ He noted his business will be using eight parking spaces in front of their space for storage and the storage area will be fenced. Mr. Shanahan asked if the Board was agreeable to the proposed fenced-in area on the site.
Mr. Canto informed Mr. Shanahan that the eight parking spaces used for storage must be relocated somewhere else on the lot.~ Mr. Fountain noted that if parking at the site is in excess of the requirements there will be no problem and if the lot still has enough parking spaces after the fence is constructed, it is all right with the Board.~ Mr. Fountain noted that if the landlord of the building is agreeable to the proposed plan then the Board is also.~~~~
Motion was made that no site plan review for the proposal at 95 Ryan Drive is needed if the Raynham Town Planner determines that adequate parking remains after elimination of the eight spaces; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
7:13 p.m. - Public hearing for Roger's Way subdivision (off North Main Street) was reconvened.~ Request for continuance of the public hearing was received from owner/applicant Shawn Cairns.~ After discussion, the public hearing was continued to April 13, 2006, 7:05 p.m.~ Time-to-act was extended to April 30, 2006.~ No testimony was taken.~
7:15 p.m. - Letter dated March 10, 2006 was received from Raymond and Araxy Byron requesting refund of filing fees submitted for Byron's Way subdivision.~ Board members noted they agreed at the previous meeting that when a modified plan for Byron's Way is submitted to the Board and approved, they will refund filing fees.~ The matter was tabled.
7:18 p.m. - The approved site plan for Step By Step Learning Center, Paramount Drive, was submitted for endorsement.~ Review correspondence, dated March 15, 2006, was received from JNEI.~ Copy of a letter dated February 28, 2006 from Raynham Police Chief Louis Pacheco to John M. Long, Loughton Construction Co., regarding fencing and flashing lights at the site was received.~ In the letter, Chief Pacheco recommended a chain link fence with no stockade fencing around the site and no flashing lights to be used on the street.~ After brief discussion, Board members endorsed the plan.
Letter from Highway Superintendent Roger Stolte, dated March 14, 2006, was received regarding Berry Hill Estates.~ After discussion, Board members agreed a minor modification of the Berry Hill Estates plan may be needed.
Memorandum dated March 15, 2006, was received from JNEI regarding Silvia & Quinn, 180 Paramount Drive, as-built plan review.~ No action was taken.
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There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Chris Gallagher, Clerk
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