The Raynham Planning Board held its regular meeting on April 13, 2006, at Raynham Town Hall.~ The meeting opened at 6:35 p.m. with Daniel Andrade, Burke Fountain and John Canto present.~ Also present were Raynham Town Planner Richard McCarthy, John Schmid of Judith Nitsch Engineering, Inc. (JNEI) and Administrative Assistant Maureen McKenney.
6:35 p.m. – Fred Clark of Mirrione Realty, Easton, MA, appeared before the Board and presented a Form J lot release for Berry Hill ARC (located at corner of Pine Street/Pleasant Street). He requested all of the remaining lots at the subdivision be released, noting all issues have been resolved. Copy of a memorandum dated March 14, 2006, from John Schmid, JNEI, to Richard McCarthy, Town Planner, regarding Berry Hill update was received and discussed. John Schmid informed the Board the only outstanding issue is a red line as-built plan.
Motion was made to release the lots upon JNEI’s satisfaction with the as-built plan. Mr. McCarthy informed the Board that grading at the site is being modified. Mr. Schmid noted an abutter brought up the issue so he viewed the site but saw the situation as being temporary. He noted the applicant has agreed to raise the grading over several lots. Mr. McCarthy told the Board that Highway Superintendent Roger Stolte indicated in recent correspondence that he is okay with the situation. Mr. Schmid noted Mr. Stolte has “signed off,” and he stated the applicant should present a minor modification for the changes.
Board members and Mr. Clark discussed the fact that road work was done at the site without being inspected. After discussion, Mr. Andrade advised Mr. Clark that the developer should call the Board and advise them when work is being done so the proper inspections can be made. Mr. Schmid noted the developer has been calling for inspections at his other project on King Street.
After discussion, motion was made to release all remaining lots in Berry Hill ARC subdivision; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote. The Form J was signed.
General Business: Minutes of March 9, 2006, March 23, 2006, and March 30, 2006 were received. Motion was made to waive the readings and to approve the minutes as presented; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
6:51 p.m. – Joe Arruda, BRS, appeared before the Board on behalf of Raymond and Araxy Byron , and presented a modified Byron’s Way subdivision plan (located off Robinson Street). John Schmid looked over the plan while Mr. Arruda explained to the Board that the Byrons want to separate the driveways for their lots. Mr. Schmid noted the lots must have separate driveways because shared driveways are not allowed. After discussion, Board members agreed to the driveways as proposed on the plan if Roger Stolte approves of them. Mr. Arruda agreed to consult Mr. Stolte on the matter.
Motion was made to accept the modification as shown on “ ‘Byron’s Way’ Definitive Subdivision Modification Plan in Raynham, MA Prepared for Raymond J. and Araxy K. Byron,” dated April 1, 2006, prepared by Sitec, Inc., including waivers requested on said plan, numbered 1 through 6; motion seconded. Discussion followed regarding the notes on the plan. (Mr. Gallagher arrived at 6:55 p.m.) Motion was then made to amend the previous motion and to require the plan be approved subject to Dan Aguiar, Sitec, Inc., explaining the notes to the satisfaction of JNEI; motion to amend seconded; motion to amend passed by unanimous vote. Motion to approve the amended motion was made; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote. Mr. Fountain noted there is additional
information on the plan that is not needed, i.e., signature block for the Town Clerk. The plan was signed.
7:10 p.m. - Public hearing for RNR Plastics site plan was opened. Mr. Gallagher read the hearing notice. Richard Keller, P.E., Hayward-Boynton & Williams, Taunton, MA, presented the site plan to the Board. He noted the site is located on Bellows Road, there is an existing 10,000 + square feet building on site and there is an existing loading dock. Mr. Keller explained the applicant wants to add 4,315 square feet additional space for warehouse space only and there will be no additional employees needed. He also noted a new driveway and 11 parking spaces are being added to the plan, wetland replication is being done, a snow storage area is being added to the site and the building is to be ADA compliant.
John Morrissey, 43 Blacksmith Road, addressed the Board and explained that he was concerned with the proposed addition but seeing the plan now, he realizes it will be located away from his property. He noted he can see the building now from his house so he was concerned it would be closer to his house with the new plan.
Project review correspondence, dated April 7, 2006, was received from JNEI. John Schmid discussed the correspondence. Mr. McCarthy noted there is sufficient parking. Mr. Schmid noted the parking does not meet handicap requirements and the existing building does not appear to meet the setback requirements and may need a zoning variance. He also discussed the driveway, parking requirements and signage.
Mr. Canto discussed prohibiting outside storage on the site. Mr. Keller said that would not be a problem.
John Schmid discussed the curbing, drainage and architectural components of the building.
After discussion, Board members agreed that outside storage on the site should be prohibited. It was noted that if the use at the site changes, site plan approval will be needed. Conditions of approval were discussed. Waiver requests were discussed. Motion was made to grant the three waivers as requested; motion seconded; motion to approve the waivers passed by unanimous vote. Motion was made to approve the site plan entitled “Site Plan of Land, RNR Plastic Warehouse Expansion, 20 Bellows Road, Raynham, Massachusetts,” dated February 23, 2006, revised through April 6, 2006,” prepared by Hayward-Boynton & Williams, subject to the conditions discussed; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
7:30 p.m. – Public hearing for Roger’s Way (off North Main Street) was reconvened. Request for continuance was received from applicant Shawn Cairns. After discussion, the public hearing was continued to April 27, 2006, 7:30 p.m. Extension of time-to-act was also received.
7:31 p.m. – Public hearing for proposed zoning amendments was opened. Mr. McCarthy informed the Board that the attorney general is okay with changes being made to proposed amendments if the changes are within the scope of less change and not more change being made. Mr. McCarthy noted Town Counsel Marc Antine suggested the changes to the amendments and another public hearing has been scheduled for April 27th.
Proposed amendment to Raynham Zoning By-laws Section 11.4.2, Water Resource Protection Overlay District, was read. After discussion, motion was made to recommend approval of the amendment as written; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
Proposed amendment to Raynham Zoning By-laws Section 3.2, Zoning Map, was read. After discussion, motion was made to recommend approval of the amendment; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
Proposed amendment to Raynham Zoning By-laws Section 5.1 f, Minimum Requirements, was read. After discussion, motion was made to recommend approval of the amendment requiring 32,000 square feet contiguous dry land in Farm and Forest district; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
Proposed amendment to Raynham Zoning By-laws Section 5.1 was read. After discussion, motion was made to approve the amendment; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
Proposed amendment to Raynham Zoning By-laws Section 2.1, Administration, was read. After discussion, motion was made to recommend approval of the amendment; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
Proposed amendment to Raynham Zoning By-laws, Section 3.2, Zoning Map, to rezone area shown on Map 4, Lot 141, 1004 Broadway, Agape Chapel, was read; After discussion, motion was made to recommend approval to rezone the described area from Residential A and Business to Business zoning; motion passed by unanimous vote.
Proposed amendment to Raynham Zoning By-laws, Section 3.2, Zoning Map, to rezone area shown on Map 4, Lots 139 and 140, Broadway, was read. After discussion, motion was made to recommend approval to rezone the described area from Residential A to Business zoning; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
General Business: Letter was received from Town Administrator Randall Buckner forwarding a citizen’s petition for a zoning amendment to create an Office Development II District and rezone an area of land at the northern end of Broadway to that district. After discussion, the Board agreed to schedule a public hearing for the proposed amendment on June 22, 2006, 7 p.m.
7:58 p.m. – Public hearing for C.K. Smith/United Service Station, 593 Broadway, was opened. Mr. Gallagher read the hearing notice. Kevin Leverone, P.E., Highland Development, presented the site plan to the Board. He noted the gas station was in existence for 25 years but is now closed because water was found in the tanks. He reviewed the proposed site plan noting that repiping will be done, there will be two gasoline dispensers, a new canopy will be built to the same size and in the same location as the old canopy, there will be new canopy lights, no change is proposed to the parking or the impervious coverage, there will be four fueling positions and the lighting levels will be less than the existing Hess station on Broadway.
Site lighting was further discussed. Mr. Leverone agreed to resubmit a plan showing the average foot-candle under the canopy at 25. He asked if the applicant could return to the old canopy lighting if the new requirement cannot be met. After discussion, Board members agreed if a new canopy is being constructed at the site, the new lighting must meet the requirements.
Mr. Andrade questioned whether or not propane gas bottles will continue to be sold at the site and whether or not a dedicated area for the propane bottles is needed. Mr. Leverone said he did not know the answer to that but he would ask for the Board.
Waiver requests were discussed. After discussion, motion was made to approve the waivers from site plan rules and regulations except for what is shown on the site plan as presented; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote. Conditions of approval were discussed. After discussion, motion was made to approve the site plan entitled “Proposed UST System & Canopy Replacement Plan, 593 Broadway, Raynham, MA 02767,” prepared by The Tyree Company, Westborough, MA, with the conditions as discussed; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
8:30 p.m. – Brian Dunn, Fuss and O’Neil, appeared before the Board and presented a modified site plan for Metro Ford-Mazda, 1651 Route 44. Mr. Dunn noted a site plan for Metro Ford-Mazda was previously approved and a small addition to the building is now planned. He informed the Board there will be a small increase in green space on the plan due to the proposed changes to the storm water management system. Mr. Dunn explained the changes to the drainage system. Board members discussed the proposed drainage and the parking.
Memorandum, dated April 13, 2006, was received from John Schmid, JNEI. Mr. Schmid noted he reviewed the proposed changes and approved of the modifications to the plan.
After discussion, motion was made to approve the proposed minor modification for Metro Ford-Mazda site plan last revised April 11, 2006; motion seconded; motion passed by unanimous vote.
Mr. Bruce Gorsky appeared before the Board to discuss proposed plans for Cape Road Plaza (old K-Mart Plaza), Route 44. He explained proposed expansions and renovations to the existing buildings at the site to suit possible new tenants. He noted the parking area will be restriped for 819 parking spaces and 952 spaces are needed to meet zoning requirements so a parking reduction waiver may be needed. Parking, site traffic circulation and site entrance were discussed. Mr. Schmid suggested a better-defined site circulation plan be prepared. After discussion, the Board took no action.
The site plan for 2 Richard Street, Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, was presented for endorsement. After discussion, the plan was endorsed.
The site plan for Ira Smith Truck Rental & Repair, 1900 Broadway, was presented for endorsement. Memorandum dated April 13, 2006 was received from John Schmid, JNEI. After discussion, the site plan was endorsed.
Copy of Memorandum from John Schmid, JNEI, to Richard McCarthy, Town Planner and Rod Palmer, Building Inspector, regarding 95 Ryan Drive as-built plan review was received and discussed.
Letter dated March 28, 2006 from Dan Aguiar, P.M., Sitec, Inc. regarding Lot 2-Finch Farm condominiums was received and discussed.
Letter dated December 6, 2005 from Michael Surrey, Gordon Rose, Kevin Post and David Horan, regarding concerns with Westcott subdivision off Oak Street was received and discussed.
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Chris Gallagher
Raynham Planning Board Clerk
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