Planning Board
Raynham Planning Board
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Call to Order
Mr. Gallagher opened the meeting of November 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. and informed the meeting will be aired on the Raynham Channel, Comcast Channel 98, and Verizon Channel 34. It is also being recorded by RayCam for replay on the Raynham Channel and later on YouTube.
Planning Board Members Present (4): Mr. Christopher Gallagher-Chair; Mr. Matthew Andrade-Vice Chair; Mr. P. Burke Fountain; and Mr. Brian Oldfield
Absent: Mr. Anthony Niccoli
Also Present: Mr. Bob Iafrate, Building Commissioner, and Ms. Maureen McKenney, Planning Board Administrative Assistant.
Approval of Planning Board Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2024
Motion: Moved by Mr. Fountain and seconded by Mr. Oldfield to waive the reading and approve Planning Board Meeting Minutes for November 7, 2024. Discussion: None. Vote: 4-0-0
PMP Consulting - 1900 Broadway Site Plan Modification
Present were Samantha Crooks, P.E., and Trevor, both from PMP Consulting, East Bridgewater, MA.
Ms. Crooks explained that modifications consist of removal of the access road to the rear of the property, which will include the removal of a retaining wall and grading, which will now be loamed and seeded; the originally planned sidewalk entrance has been reduced and the entrance itself widened; and, the snow storage area is relocated. If the land out back is developed, there will be an easement for access on 1958 Broadway site for this area.
Mr. Gallagher asked for public comment. No public comment offered.
Mr. Iafrate noted that the Board will need a final as-built plan several weeks prior to occupancy of the building. This will give the Town sufficient time to process including inspections.
Mr. Andrade asked if a site visit should be conducted by the Board. It was agreed that once the as-built plan is presented to the Board, a site visit will be scheduled.
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Mr. Oldfield requested an update on the donations from Mr. Carney.
Motion: Moved by Mr. Fountain and Mr. Oldfield to approve 1900 Broadway site plan modifications as listed above. Discussion: None. Vote: 4-0-0
Oakland Street- Form A Plan
Christopher Gallagher informed that the applicant has withdrawn their plan.
Public Hearing: 539 South Street East site plan
The Board received a request from Attorney Edmund Brennan, Taunton, MA, requesting a continuance until February 2025. An extension of the Board’s time-to-act until February 2025 was also received.
Motion: Moved by Mr. Fountain and seconded by Mr. Oldfield to continue the public hearing for 539 South Street East site plan to February 20, 2025, at 6:10 p.m. Discussion: None.
Vote: 4-0-0
General Business and Correspondence
• Invoices/Bills Payable
The Board reviewed and signed invoices.
• Old Business/New Business
Contract with GPI Associates for project review services: The contract with GPI Associates reflects service rendered on an on-call basis.
Mr. Gallagher discussed considering using an individual reviewer in addition to GPI.
Mr. Iafrate recommended having several reviewers on board so that the Board can choose who would be able to do the best depending on the submittal.
Mr. Fountain would like confirmation that the GPI contract is not exclusive wherein the Board cannot have other parties conduct reviews.
Motion: Moved by Mr. Oldfield and second by Mr. Andrade to table discussions on GPI contract until the December 5, 2024, meeting. Discussion: None. Vote: 4-0-0
• Planning Coordinator Update - Mr. Bob Iafrate
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A draft of the ADU by-law has been completed and will be forwarded to the Board for review at the Public Hearing.
A total of four by-laws will need to go before the Town Meeting in January.
Mr. Iafrate suggested discussion of all the by-laws at one public hearing.
Mr. Gallagher informed that Selectmen Ken Collins has suggested the following to be included within the ADU by-laws: ADU to be located on the side or rear of principle dwelling, to be designed to maintain appearance of the principle dwelling, and designed to remain in character with the neighborhood.
• SRPEDD Update - Mr. Niccoli:
Mr. Niccoli was not present. No update.
6:22 p.m. Mr. Christopher Gallagher left the meeting room and will not be involved in the discussion of the following matter.
Doe Run subdivision - Request for lot releases, Phase II
The Board received a request from Gallagher Engineering, Foxborough, MA, to release Lots 4A, 6A, 10A, 17 and 24 within Phase II of the Doe Run subdivision. Roadway construction in Phase I is substantially complete with one item remaining, that being street trees. Deer Hill Development posted a bond from the beginning of the construction and is not requesting a release of any funds. They wish to keep the bond amount in place and apply it to Phase II of the subdivision.
Mr. Andrade stated that Phase I was in front of the Board almost a year ago and there was a timeline set with dates for items to be completed. The list has yet to be completed and the cemetery issue easement remains.
Mr. Iafrate explained he has spoken to Joe Cantelli regarding the cemetery easement. He informed Mr. Cantelli that the Board would not be amenable to releasing lots until the issue is resolved. Mr. Iafrate has scheduled a meeting with Frank Gallagher to go over what has been done, what was originally approved, what was modified and when it was modified, what has been completed and what is actually a part of the next phase.
GPI submitted a list of unfinished work that totals about $100,000 in Phase I.
Mr. Iafrate informed that a bond estimate will be needed on the lots to be released.
Board members agreed to not release any lots until the cemetery issue is resolved.
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Present was Jeff Kelleher, Raynham Cemetery Commission. Mr. Kelleher thanked the Board for doing their diligence in making the cemetery access contingent upon their approval.
Motion: Moved by Mr. Fountain and seconded by Mr. Oldfield to continue the discussion on Doe Run lot releases until December 5, 2024, at 6:02 p.m. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0
Plans to be signed
450 South Street West – Abbreviated Site Plan. Board members signed the plan.
Adjournment
Mr. Andrade asked for a motion to adjourn.
Motion: Moved by Mr. Oldfield and seconded by Mr. Fountain to adjourn from the Raynham Planning Board meeting of November 21, 2024, at 6:32 p.m. with no business to be conducted afterwards. Vote: 3-0-0
Respectfully submitted,
Christopher J. Gallagher, Chairman