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Planning Board

Meeting Minutes
Meeting date: 
Thursday, October 15, 2020

Raynham Planning Board

Meeting Minutes

October 15, 2020

Call to Order:

Chairman Andrade opened the meeting of October 15, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., and informed that the meeting is being recorded.

Planning Board Members Present (4):

Mr. Daniel Andrade, Chairman; Mr. Burke Fountain, Vice Chairman; Mr. Russell Driscoll, Clerk; and, Mr. Matthew Andrade

Present: Mr. Robert Iafrate, Building Commissioner/Planning; Maureen McKenney, Administrative Assistant

Public Hearing (continued) – 675 Paramount Drive Site Plan:

Correspondence from Nitsch Engineering recommends that all waivers approved by the Board are to be listed on the cover sheet of the final plans.  Steve Kohm, P.E., Prime Engineering, Lakeville, MA, was present on behalf of Applicant.  Mr. Kohm noted all items previously discussed have been taken care of. 

Waiver – Section 4.7 states that the plan indicates the location size, type and number of existing  and proposed landscape features.  Landscape plans shall be provided and may be required to be stamped by a landscape architect.  The application provided a landscape plan that appears to be adequate and provided a planting schedule with appropriate material.  The applicant is requesting a waiver from the requirement of providing a landscape plan stamped by professional landscape architect.  During the last meeting, the Board discussed the landscaping and the road at Paramount Drive already has mature plantings.

Waiver – Section 4.2 states that the applicant shall submit a plan of the existing and proposed signs, noting height, size, location and manner of lighting.  The applicant is encouraged to include photographs and sketch.  The application is not proposing any new sign for the project so this waiver is not needed.

Waiver – Section 5.1.2 states that a three-foot-wide landscape strip shall be provided along the foundation wall.  The application proposed a three-foot strip on one side of the building and the applicant is requesting a waiver from this requirement.  During the last meeting, the Board discussed bollards where any sidewalks were abutting parking spaces.  The proposed plan has a walkway in the front of the building where visitors will be entering the building.  The plan includes the three-foot strip on the front end of the building only because the other sides face either woods or abuts the wetlands.

Wavier – Section 5.3.2.1 states that a 30-ft. buffer zone be maintained for the existing vegetation between all point source discharge of stormwater and wetlands.  The applicant is requesting a waiver to remove existing boulders at the proposed outlet location.  Nitsch Engineering recommends that the applicant discuss this with the Board whether the existing boulders can be removed without installing drainage outlined within 30 feet of the wetlands.  Daniel Andrade discussed the history of the boulders and the stabilization of the land once they are removed.

MOTION:  Moved by Mr. Fountain and seconded by Mr. Driscoll to approve the waivers as read and outlined in Nitsch Engineering report dated October 15, 2020, for 675 Paramount Drive.  Discussion:  None.  Vote: 4-0-0 (Unanimous)

Additional Waivers:  Section 5.3.2.12 states that test pits be conducted by licensed evaluator.  Test pit information was provided and witnessed by Nitsch Engineering.  The applicant has not taken credit for the infiltration but has provided calculations that the discharge volume has been tested.  After discussion, it was agreed this waiver is not needed.

Waiver – Section 5.6.2 states that curbing shall be bituminous concrete, the wheel stops shall be placed where the parking space abuts sidewalk.  The applicant is proposing Cape Cod berm for the parking area to match the existing site.  The applicant is requesting a waiver on the installation of wheel stops at the parking spaces that abut the sidewalk with bollards to be installed rather than the curb stops.

MOTION:  Moved by Mr. Fountain and seconded by Mr. Driscoll to approve waiver from Sec.  5.6.2, as long as bollards are installed as shown.  Discussion:  None.  Vote:  4-0-0 (Unanimous)

Recommendation is for the plan to follow the Town of Raynham Rules and Regulations and Zoning By-Laws except where noted.  The applicant is to provide final plans to the Planning Board with any request changes noted.

MOTION:  Moved by Mr. Fountain and seconded by Mr. Driscoll to approve the site plan “Paramount Drive Medical Office Building At 675 Paramount Drive,” submitted by MOB LLC, prepared by Prime Engineering, Lakeville, MA, final plan revision date of October 5, 2020.  Discussion:  None.  Vote:  4-0-0 (Unanimous)

Public Hearing (continued) – 1766-1788 Broadway Site Plan:

The Board received correspondence requesting a continuation of the hearing to allow the applicant to address comments from the review engineer (Nitsch).

MOTION:  Moved by Mr. Fountain and seconded by Mr. Driscoll to continue the Public Hearing for 1766-1788 Broadway Site Plan until November 5, 2020, at 6:30p.m.  Discussion:  None.  Vote: 4-0-0 (Unanimous)

General Business & Correspondence: 

  • Christina’s Path – Town Road Acceptance:  Mr. Iafrate informed that most of the work requested by Nitsch Engineering has been completed although there are still a couple of minor issues, which he spoke to Mr. Buckley today about.  If the road is not ready for acceptance at the upcoming Town Meeting, it can be withdrawn from consideration at that time.Moved by Mr. Fountain and seconded by Mr. Mr. Driscoll to recommend placing on the Town Meeting Warrant the acceptance of Christina’s Path as a Town road with the exception for minor issues to be addressed.   Discussion:  None.  Vote: 4-0-0 (Unanimous)
  • Cornerstone Estates:  Letter dated October 14, 2020, was received from Frank J. Gallagher, P.E., Gallagher Engineering, Foxboro, MA.  Mr. Gallagher’s letter informed the Board that all work was done at Cornerstone Estates, and on behalf of owner Shamrock Realty Trust, he requested release of the project funds. Mr. Fountain stated he was concerned that bounds were not set at the property line.Mr. Iafrate discussed that offset bounds are an option in this case, and he will speak to the owner about the issue. It was noted that Cornerstone Drive will be a private road, and no further review by Nitsch is needed.  Moved by Mr. Fountain and seconded by Mr. Driscoll to release the funds after the offset bounds are set and information on the bounds is supplied to the Board.  Discussion:  None.  Vote:  4-0 (Unanimous).
  • Raynham Preserve East:  Correspondence dated September 29, 2020, was received from Long Built Homes.  The purpose of the letter was to provide a cost estimate to complete construction of Bayberry Road and Mulberry Road in Raynham Preserve East.  Long Built Home’s cost estimate was $254,077.  The developer is looking to establish a bond amount so that all 26 subdivision lots can be released. After discussion, the Board agreed to forward Long Built’s estimate to Nitsch Engineering for their review and so Nitsch can provide their construction cost estimate to the Board.  Tabled to next meeting.
  • Bassett Knoll:  Field Report, dated October 1, 2020, for Goldfinch Drive, was received from Nitsch Engineering.  Mr. Iafrate explained the project is wrapping up and may be ready to be accepted next year.  No action was taken.

Planning Coordinator Update – Mr. Robert Iafrate:

  • The Planning Board has scheduled meetings on October 21st and October 28th with Steve Ventresca of Nitsch Engineering to discuss Rules and Regulations.
  • Pre-submission meetings have been scheduled for October 21, 2020, for the plan for a four-unit multi-tenant building at 454 South Street West and a pre-submission meeting for Boards and Barrels Restaurant regarding plan for parking expansion with drainage.
  • Mr. Iafrate informed that the gun club has purchased property off Oak Street, which was an old cranberry bog, but nothing is planned for the site at this time.
  • 1000 New State Highway has been leased by Amazon for temporary parking of their vehicles through the end of 2020.

SRPEDD Update - Mr. Matthew Andrade:

  • The next SRPEDD meeting is scheduled for the end of November.
  • The Master Plan Committee meeting is scheduled for November 12, and November 19, 2020.
  • Daniel Andrade discussed the cost associated with the Master Plan and SRPEDD allotted hours for the Board’s use. Mr. Iafrate informed that funding for the Master Plan is through a grant. 
  • Mr. Andrade requested information on the remaining hours allowed by SRPEDD.

Plans to be signed - None presented

Adjournment:

MOTION:  Moved by Mr. Fountain and seconded by Mr. Driscoll to adjourn from the Raynham Planning Board meeting of October 15, 2020, at 6:47p.m.  with no business to be conducted afterwards.  Discussion:  None.  Vote:  4-0-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Daniel J. Andrade, Chairman