The Raynham Planning Board meeting of Thursday, June 26, 2008, at Raynham Veterans’ Memorial Town Hall, was opened at 6:05 p.m. by Vice-Chairman Burke Fountain.
Board members present:~ Burke Fountain, John Canto, Chris Gallagher, Henry Ellis (6:30 p.m.)
Board members not present:~ Daniel Andrade
Staff present:~ Town Planner Richard McCarthy, Administrative Assistant Maureen McKenney
6:08 p.m. - Town Planner Update:~ Mr. McCarthy informed the Board that he had researched the Form A plan recently submitted by Carol Sullivan, for land on Pine Street, and found it is okay to endorse. He noted the Board can sign it at the next meeting.
Minutes of June 12, 2008, were received. Mr. Fountain moved to waive the reading and accept the minutes as submitted; second by Mr. Gallagher; motion passed by unanimous vote.
Mr. McCarthy informed the Board he recently spoke with Nick Mirrione, developer of King Estates (located off King Street) and advised Mr. Mirrione that his subdivision surety bond must be extended.
Mr. McCarthy informed the Board he advised Attorney David Gay that the lights at Hess Service Station, Rte. 138, need to have shields put on them before final surety can be released.
Mr. McCarthy informed the Board that both Central Dodge and Munro Electric are working towards finishing their sites in accordance with the approved site plans.
6:20 p.m. – Garcia Dental Site Plan Minor Modification– David Medeiros appeared before the Board on behalf of Garcia Dental (Paramount Drive) to request a modification to the approved site plan. He submitted a packet of information relative to the site. Mr. Medeiros explained he wants to construct a shed on the site to be used for landscaping and plowing equipment. He noted the shed has been approved by Carl Gauthier of Paramount Development and that he also spoke to Building Commissioner Rod Palmer about the shed. Mr. Medeiros noted the shed will be located 50 feet from both the side and rear lot lines and it will be clapboard material to match the main building.
During discussion, it was noted a building permit is not needed because the shed measures less than 200 square feet in size, but Mr. Palmer wanted Mr. Medeiros to get the Board’s approval to modify the approved site plan.
After discussion, Mr. Fountain moved to approve the requested minor modification to allow the proposed 16 feet by 12 feet shed as shown on the plan submitted; second by Mr. Gallagher; motion passed unanimously (Mr. Fountain, Mr. Canto, Mr. Gallagher). Certificate of Action will be issued.
6:30 p.m. – Rte. 44 Toyota site plan public hearing was opened. Mr. Gallagher read the hearing notice. Mike Sousa, P. E., Fuss & O’Neill, appeared before the Board on behalf of applicants. Mr. Sousa stated that he had responded to the Nitsch Engineering comments on this project and Nitsch had accepted the responses.
(Mr. Ellis arrived.)
Mr. Sousa explained that the plan proposes to expand the existing pavement for additional auto storage.
Brian Dunn, who previously worked on the project for Fuss & O’Neill, informed the Board that there are already several lights installed in this area, which now has stone gravel base. He pointed out the light poles on the plan. He noted they are 30 feet high and the regulations allow 20 feet maximum height so a waiver will be needed. Mr. Dunn noted the gravel is located behind the existing curbing on site. Mr. Dunn also noted a new underground infiltration area is proposed.
Attorney Daniel Viera, Easton, MA, addressed the Board and explained the current lights are pre-existing, non-conforming and the new poles will be a substantial improvement over those because the new ones will be shielded.
Mr. Gallagher spoke to the issue of the 25 foot buffer being disturbed. Mr. Sousa stated that he believed the Board previously agreed the property could be disturbed to the line shown on the plan. Mr. Gallagher stated he believed the Board advised the applicant to hold the 25 feet line but now the plan shows the buffer at less than 10 feet and 15 feet in some spots, which does not meet zoning. Mr. Dunn stated this could be changed.
After discussion, Mr. Sousa asked if the plan could be approved with a condition that the final plan be reviewed and approved by Mr. McCarthy.
Marge Therrien, 525 Judson Street, addressed the Board. She stated she had been told the buffer would be the same as the Lowe’s site with a fence and trees of 30 feet. She noted the exiting lighting is almost on her property line.
Tim Bruno, Rte. 44 Toyota, responded that the issue of fence and trees was brought up but he was not sure he agreed to provide the same buffer as at Lowe’s. He stated Toyota has been a good neighbor in the past. He said they will provide arborvitaes as buffer.
Mrs. Therrien stated that more cars and more lights are now coming towards her property and infringing on her quality of life.
Mr. Therrien, 525 Judson Street, asked if the existing buffer trees would be cut. Mr. Gallagher stated they were clear cutting the site. Mr. Sousa noted they needed to do that.
Judy Hudson, Judson Street, addressed the Board and asked for a provision that the arborvitaes will be replaced if they die. Mr. Gallagher explained the Board requires a surety bond for new trees. Mrs. Hudson noted a fence would be a better buffer.
The snow storage area was discussed. Attorney Viera explained the Conservation Commission prefers the snow storage area be paved so the runoff is treated before it goes into the wetlands.
Mr. Canto suggested trees other than arborvitaes could be used for the buffer. Mr. Bruno asked if a fence could be used in lieu of the arborvitaes. Mr. Fountain stated no.
When questioned, Mrs. Therrien stated the idea of the fence came during discussion with Mr. Schmid, who suggested the possibility the buffer could be the same as Lowe’s. Mr. Fountain suggested staggering two rows of trees for the buffer rather than just one row.
After discussion, it was agreed that all pavement, including the berm, will be 25 feet from the property line and staggered trees will be added to the area for screening. Mr. Canto instructed that the trees should have be chosen for maximum growth and have good solid base for planting and support. Mr. Sousa said he would be make sure there is enough grading to support the trees.
Mr. Therrien spoke about concerns with people going through his property to get to the Toyota lot in early morning hours because the cars would now be closer to his property.
Lighting was discussed. It was noted the light poles are needed because people will be going to the back lot to view cars. Mr. Fountain stated he had a problem with the height of the light poles. Mr. Sousa noted there were only two proposed.
Mr. Currier, 526 Judson Street, inquired about the height of the existing light poles. He stated he felt the 20 feet pole height would create less light spillage and would be less bright for the residential area. After discussion, Mr. Bruno agreed to consult a light engineer to compare the foot candles generated from 20 feet poles versus 30 feet poles and to present the information to the Board.
After discussion, the Rte. 44 Toyota site plan public hearing was continued to July 10, 2008, 6:15 p.m.
General Business: The Board discussed their summer meeting schedule. It was agreed to hold the two regular July meetings. The August schedule will be determined later.
Discussion with Nick Mirrione, re. King Estates and Berry Hill, was tabled to later meeting.
7:28 p.m. – Public hearing for DePuy/Johnson & Johnson site plan and special permit for reduction in parking was reconvened. Michael Dryden, Senior Project Manager, Waterman Design Associates; Jeff Prince, Dacon Corp; and, Gary Wilson, Facility Manager, DePuy, Raynham, were present.
Correspondence dated June 19, 2008, including Project Narrative, revised date June 19, 2008, was received from Waterman Design Associates, Inc. Project review correspondence, dated June 24, 2008, was received from Nitsch Engineering, Inc.
It was noted Mr. Ellis was not present at the previous public hearing on this plan. Mr. Ellis informed the Board he had reviewed the testimony from the last hearing, and he signed a “Confirmation of Evidential Review” in order to vote on the plan.
It was noted the waivers were discussed at the last meeting. Mr. Sousa reviewed the waiver requests again, noting nine waivers are being requested, and Mr. Gallagher noted the Board was agreeable to them at the previous meeting. Mr. Sousa noted a Project Narrative was provided in lieu of Development Impact Statement and Traffic Impact Statement.
Site lighting was discussed. Diameter of the tree trunks was discussed. Board members agreed they had no concerns the trees and landscaping would not be done well. Parking was discussed. It was noted there will be no area to park cars in front of the building
Conditions of approval were discussed. It was agreed an as-built lighting plan will be required.
After discussion, Mr. Fountain moved to approve the requested waivers subject to an as-built lighting plan being provided prior to occupancy permit to ensure lighting levels are compliant with site requirements; second by Mr. Gallagher; motion passed by unanimous vote.
Mr. Ellis moved to approve the requested special permit for reduction from 279 parking spaces to 2 parking spaces; second by Mr. Gallagher; motion passed by unanimous vote.
Mr. Fountain moved to approve “Site Plan Approval for DePuy Educational Center 325 Paramount Drive, Raynham, Massachusetts,” dated May 23, 2008, revised through June 19, 2008; second by Mr. Gallagher; motion passed by unanimous vote. Certificate of Action will be issued.
6:48 p.m. – Riverfront Estates TDR public hearing was reconvened. Applicant or representative was not present. After discussion, the public hearing was continued to July 10, 2008, 6:30 p.m. It was noted the time-to-act is July 31, 2008.
The Board briefly discussed billing for project review services.
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:50 p.m.
Raynham Planning Board
Christopher J. Gallagher, Clerk
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