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Meeting Minutes
Meeting date: 
Thursday, October 1, 2020

Meeting Minutes

October 1, 2020

Call to Order:  Chairman Andrade opened the meeting of October 1, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. and informed the meeting is being recorded.

Planning Board Members Present (5):  Mr. Daniel Andrade-Chair: Mr. Burke Fountain-Vice Chair; Mr. Russell Driscoll-Clerk, Mr. Matthew Andrade.  Mr. Christopher Gallagher participated remotely via GoToMeeting.

Also Present: Robert Iafrate, Building Commissioner/Planning, and Maureen McKenney, Administrative Assistant.  Steve Ventresca, P.E., Nitsch Engineering participated remotely via GoToMeeting.

6:00 p.m. – Form A Plan for road widening and relocation of a portion of North Main Street:  The Board received correspondence along with copies of the plans showing a proposed taking of a portion of land on the northeast corner of North Main Street at the intersection of Center Street.  The parcel, which is approximately 1,964 sq. ft., will be deeded to the Town from St. Ann’s Church to allow for future construction of a right-turn lane from North Main Street. Once approved by the Board, applicant requested five (5) signed prints be returned to Mr. Buckley at the Raynham Highway Department.

MOTION:  Moved by Mr. Fountain and seconded by Mr. Matthew Andrade to approve the plan entitled “Plan of the Widening and Relocation of a Portion of North Main Street,” prepared by Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., Wilmington, MA, dated September 23, 2020, as the plan does not need subdivision approval for only the widening and relocation of a portion of the roadway.  Discussion:  None.  Vote: 5-0 (Unanimous).  Mr. Driscoll signed the plan.

6:10 p.m. – Public Hearing for 675 Paramount Drive – Site Plan:  Steve Kohm, P.E., Prime Engineering, was present to represent the applicant.  He explained that since the last meeting, there has been progress with the Conservation Commission, Fire Department, and with utilities and the design in general.  The proposal is for an additional medical building. The entrance to the building via Paramount Drive has been increased to 28 feet per comments from the Fire Department.  The suggested crosswalks, bollards and flow arrows for traffic have been added.  All compact parking spaces have been removed, therefore, the plan is to have 233 parking spaces on the entire property.  All construction will be outside the 25-foot wetland buffer except for a small area that will be restored with a seed mix.  It was noted that previously the Board requested soil testing, and test pits and percs have all been witnessed by the Board’s consultant, Mr. Steve Ventresca.  Ground table was approximately 18 inches below surface.  Nitsch Engineering has reviewed the proposed plans and comments were sent to the applicant; and, the applicant has responded to the comments.  Two underground drainage systems, which meet the DEP standards in terms of recharge and water quality treatment, have been added.  The applicant is proposing landscaping on site as well as site lighting.  A copy of the photometric plan as well as the types of lights to be used are included in the plans.  The plans were only received this past week by Paramount Drive Park Committee for review.

Mr. Ventresca questioned the design on Page C-8 regarding the construction of the discharge and the inlet to the water quality.  Mr. Kohm explained the catch basin flows and underground exchange.  Mr. Ventresca commented that on the construction of the pipes to the water chamber, he would rather see a structure with a weir plate so that they are not relying on pressure.  Mr. Ventresca suggested the installation of an additional manhole with a weir plate instead of having the pipe go up and then back down.

The water quality inlet on Page C-4 was reviewed, and the Board requested a copy of the letter from the Raynham Sewer Department and the Water District.  Mr. Kohm reviewed the lighting plan with the Board as well as the landscaping.

MOTION:  Moved by Mr. Fountain and seconded by Mr. Mr. Driscoll to continue the Public Hearing for 675 Paramount Drive site plan to October 15, 2020, at 6:10 p.m.   Discussion:  None. 

Vote: 5-0-0 (Unanimous)

6:15 p.m. – Public Hearing for 1766-1788 Broadway Site Plan:  Mr. Driscoll read the public hearing notice into the record.

The proposal is for four (4) one-story buildings, resulting in a total of twenty-two (22) contractor bay units.  Each unit will consist of an office, garage/warehouse space with overhead door.  The site will have a single entrance off Broadway.  A pre-submittal meeting was conducted with all department heads.  Comments from the meeting were to increase the entrance to 28 feet wide as well as provide a gravel storage area.  Drainage runoff will be collected and treated in stormwater units and collected in detention basins for storm water flood control.  Runoff from roofs will be collected and discharged into infiltrators, especially for the East buildings.  Water and fire hydrants will be onsite.  Each unit will have floor drains that will flow into an oil-water separator and pumped up to the sewer main on Broadway.  Gas and electric will be serviced from Rt. 138.  All non-paved areas will be landscaped with a 6-foot fence proposed on either side of the property with landscape trees and shrubs around the site and in front of each unit.  The front portion of the property is industrial zoned with the back portion being farm and forest district.  Nitsch Engineering has reviewed the plan, and they requested the storm water drainage calculations in order to complete the review.

Mr. Iafrate requested colored renderings of the buildings including the bollards in front of all parking spaces adjacent to the buildings.  He commented on the amount of space for storage, noting 100 sq. ft. may not be enough.

Mr. Anthony Ferreira, Ledgewood Realty, LLC, was present remotely via GoToMeeting.  Mr. Ferreira discussed that the use of each unit will be mostly interior rather than exterior.

MOTION:  Moved by Mr. Fountain and seconded by Mr. Mr. Driscoll to continue the Public Hearing for 1766 – 1788 Broadway site plan to October 15, 2020, at 6:15 p.m.   Discussion:  None.  Vote: 5-0-0 (Unanimous)

6:25 p.m. – Public Hearing for 270 New State Highway, request for Special Permit to allow a drive-through window:  Mr. Driscoll read the public hearing notice into record.

Mr. Kyle McDuff, DWM Construction Renovation, was present remotely via GoToMeeting.

No formal site plan is being presented for the Board to review as applicant is just looking for discussion on a proposal for a drive-through window at this location.   Mr. Daniel Andrade discussed that he would like to see a plan with how many cars will be able to drive up without stacking and safety issues.  Mr. Iafrate informed that the queuing will depend on the end user, which may determine whether the proposal will work or not. 

Mr. Gallagher commented that the radius looked inadequate for the turnaround, therefore, he would like to see templates.  Board members did not have a concern with a drive-through window, but all would like to see the type of business that would be using the drive-through. 

MOTION:  Moved by Mr. Fountain and seconded by Mr. Driscoll to continue the Public Hearing for 270 New State Highway-Drive through Special Permit to November 5, 2020, at 6:10 p.m.  Discussion:  None.  Vote:  5-0-0 (Unanimous)

General Business & Correspondence:

  • Christina’s Path – Acceptance as Town road:  Mr. Iafrate suggested continuing the matter until the next meeting.  Board members concurred.
  • Invoices/Bill Payable:  Bill presented to the Board for approval was signed.
  • Minutes – September 17, 2020:  Board members agreed to table the minutes to the next meeting.

Planning Coordinator Update – Robert Iafrate:

  •  Pre-submission meeting for 730 Locust Street was held recently.
  • Master Plan Committee met last Thursday evening.  There will be community outreaches during the month of November.
  • A meeting with Board members and Steve Ventresca, Nitsch Engineering, to discuss Rules & Regulations should be scheduled.

SRPEDD Update - Matthew Andrade:

  • Mr. Andrade informed that he attended the SRPEDD meeting discussions regarding the Raynham Master Plan.

Plans to be signed: (none).

Whippoorwill Woods:  Mr. Daniel Andrade discussed the slope of detention basins and how requirements differed in other cities and towns.  He noted that there is a range of different requirements for slopes and fencing, and some towns require a shelf at the halfway point depending on the depth of the basin.  He noted fencing requirements differ, there are very few areas that re commend or insist on fencing.  Retention ponds seem to be promoted as a recreational area and most areas are recommending split rail fence around those.  Mr. Ventresca commented on the slope and shelf.  He noted the Town of Carver is requiring fencing on all new subdivisions that have drainage basins, namely a 6-ft.-high chain-link fence.  Mr. Iafrate informed that the Board may not want to add to the Rules & Regulations one standard for all basins, but rather a decision be made on a case-by-case basis.

MOTION:  Moved by Mr. Fountain and seconded by Mr. Driscoll to approve a modification to Whippoorwill Woods site plan to require a 4-ft. chain-link fence around the detention basin. Discussion:  None.  Vote:  5-0-0 (Unanimous)

Adjournment:  MOTION:  Moved by Mr. Fountain and seconded by Mr. Driscoll to adjourn from the Raynham Planning Board meeting of October 1, 2020, at 7:36 p.m. with no business to be conducted afterwards.  Discussion:  None.  Vote:  5-0-0 (Unanimous)

Respectfully submitted,

Russell Driscoll, Clerk