Planning Board meeting of July 26, 2007 was called to order at 6:03 p.m.
Present: Daniel Andrade, Burke Fountain, John Canto
Also present: Town Planner Richard McCarthy, Administrative Assistant Maureen McKenney
6:03 p.m. - General Business: Bond release for Hess Site plan was discussed. Mr. Canto informed the Board he conducted a site visit and found the light foot candles on the building and onto the sidewalks exceeded the levels on the plan. Mr. McCarthy informed the Board that Building Commissioner Rod Palmer will be sending a letter to Hess to informing them the outside merchandise is in violation of their site plan approval and that the grass area behind the building is not being maintained. Mr. Canto noted there is a lot of litter on site. After discussion, the Board agreed no surety funds will be released until these matters are resolved.
Bond reduction for Finch Farm condominiums site plan was discussed. Mr. Andrade noted the Board needs an update from Nitsch Engineering before funds can be released. The matter was tabled to the next Board meeting.
6:14 p.m. - Town Planner update: Mr. McCarthy updated the Board on Rte. 138 zoning issue. During discussion, it was noted the Rte. 138 Committee favors adding specialty retail as an allowed used in Designated Development District, the Committee would like to rezone Designated Office District and Industrial Districts on Rte. 138 to Designated Development. Mr. McCarthy informed that the Committee would like to attend a Planning Board meeting to discuss zoning amendments for fall Town Meeting.
After discussion, the Planning Board’s meeting of August 9th was cancelled so the Board can attend the Sewer Commission meeting on that night. Mr. McCarthy will invite the Board of Health Agent to attend.
It was also agreed that Planning Board members will attend the Rte. 138 Committee meeting on Monday, August 6, 2007, if they are available.
(6:30 p.m. – Henry Ellis arrived.)
6:35 p.m. – Form A Plan – King Estates (off King Street): Scott Faria, P.E., of Gallagher Engineering, Foxboro, MA, appeared before the Board and explained the plan was prepared to correct a shortage in frontage for an approved subdivision lot on Queen’s Circle. After review of the plan, the Board requested the subdivision deed book and page number be referenced on the plan. The matter was tabled.
6:42 p.m. – General Business: Memo dated July 24, 2007 from P. Burke Fountain re. unloading of cars from auto dealerships on Rte. 44 was discussed. During discussion, it was noted that with the exception of Classic Chrysler, which was constructed prior to site plan approval, the Board has specifically advised dealerships not to unload cars from Rte. 44 but to do it on site instead. Board members agreed to send a letter to the Board of Selectmen informing them of this situation with copies of the letter to be sent to the police department and the car dealerships.
6:59 p.m. – Form A Plan for King Estates/Queen’s Circle was presented again. After review of the plan, Mr. Ellis moved to accept the plan entitled “Redivision of Lots 35 & 36 Queen’s Circle, Raynham, MA. Prepared for Hathaway Village Realty Trust,” dated June 27, 2007, prepared by Gallagher Engineering, Foxboro, MA, as an Approval Not Required plan; second by Mr. Canto; motion passed by unanimous vote. The plan was endorsed.
7:00 p.m. – General Business: Minutes of June 14, and June 28, 2007 were received. Mr. Fountain moved to waive the reading and approve the minutes as submitted; second by Mr. Ellis; motion passed by unanimous vote.
7:01 p.m. – George Estates: Neither the applicant nor the developer were present. The matter was tabled.
7:02 p.m. – Town Planner update: Mr. McCarthy advised the Board members he will resend the proposed changes to the Transfer of Development regulations for their review. After discussion, it was agreed a special meeting will be scheduled to discuss changes to by-laws and regulations for the fall Town Meeting.
Letter dated July 26, 2007 from Town Planner Richard McCarthy regarding basins at subdivisions currently under construction was discussed. After discussion, it was agreed that Mr. McCarthy will send a letter to the developers advising them of the outstanding issues at their subdivision.
Form A Plan for Terrier Way was discussed. Mr. McCarthy reminded the Board that the proposed plan was accepted at the May Town Meeting. He noted that construction of Terrier Way is underway but the project is larger than it may seem by the plan. After discussion, Mr. Ellis moved to approve the plan entitled “Plan of Land In Raynham, MA Prepared For Carleen Farrington,” dated March 16, 2007, prepared by Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., Mansfield, MA.; second by Mr. Fountain; motion passed by unanimous vote. The plan was endorsed.
7:10 p.m. – George Estates Subdivision (located off Judson Street): Developer Joe Arruda, Raynham, MA, appeared before the Board and informed that the signed mylar copy of the subdivision plan was not recorded within six months of endorsement so the Registry of Deeds will not accept. He requested the Board re-endorse the plan. After discussion, Board members re-signed the mylar for George Estates.
Correspondence from Sitec engineering, dated July 26, 2007, memo from Richard McCarthy, dated July 26, 2007 and Construction Cost Estimate dated July 16, 2007 from Nitsch Engineering, all regarding George Estates were received and discussed. Mr. Arruda informed the Board he did not agree with the Construction Cost Estimate, noting he cannot sell the lots with sewer until Phase V of the sewer plan commences. He explained the Town will allow one lot within a subdivision to be constructed with septic and he asked the Board to consider releasing one lot now so he can begin construction on a house. During discussion, it was noted the roadway is built and there are no major outstanding issues at the subdivision.
Mr. Fountain moved to release Lot 10 at George Estates; second by Mr. Ellis. During discussion, the Board agreed the lot will be released under Mr. Arruda’s personal guarantee. The motion to release Lot 10 passed by unanimous vote. Mr. Fountain will record the plan and Form J.
General Business: The project review account for Central Dodge site plan was discussed. After discussion, it was agreed to request $1,425 for deposit into the account for outstanding and future invoices.
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Chris Gallagher, Clerk
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