PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES
March 8, 2007
Members Present: Bob Davis, Mike Czarnowski, Ed Harrop, Jim Throckmorton, Stan Widak
Also Present: Amy Love, Town Planner
The Plainville Planning Board held its meeting on date Thursday, March 8, 2007 at the Town Hall.
Motion to open the meeting at time 7:01 p.m. by Bob Davis, seconded by Jim Throckmorton,
approved 4-0-0.
Continued Public Hearing - 80 Taunton Street – Site Plan Review
Present: Jamie Shores, Angle Tree Consulting
Richard Shields, Owner and Contractor
Motion to open the continued public hearing at time 7:01 p.m. by Bob Davis, seconded by Mike Czarnowski, approved 4-0-0. (Mr. Widak was recused as he is related to the present owner.)
Mr. Shores told the Board he received comments from Earth Tech (Bill McGrath and Chris Peck in attendance) and that they have addressed most of these. Mr. Harrop asked Mr. Shores to review the letter item by item. One area of concern is site access for delivery trucks and fire apparatus. The turn in is sufficient, but there isn’t enough room for swing on the site. Mr. Shores explained that the site will not require large truck deliveries and they can restrict them to a certain size. He also said they were already tight to meet the open space requirement. The applicant has made attempts to meet with Chief Joubert, but as yet has been unsuccessful. Mr. McGrath suggested that the driveway be widened to allow for exiting traffic to take a right to help alleviate back up at the
drive-thru lane. The Board said that in the interest of safety, they would support a waiver to the landscape buffer requirement, and write a letter to the ZBA to this affect. Mr. Shields said he would rather have a full turn lane. Mr. Shores noted that they added areas for snow storage on the plan and they still have adequate parking. Mr. Shores did not include a detail of the proposed retaining wall because he said the contractor will determine that - subject to approval by the Building Inspector. The Board asked that a generic note showing the height of the wall be included. Mr. McGrath told Mr. Shores that he thought the candle power notes on the plan were incorrect. Mr. Shores informed
the Board that they have received approval from the Board of Health. They have also met with Water and Sewer who has preliminarily approved the design. Mr. McGrath suggested that the Board write a condition that the leach field on the abutting be flagged, as it is close to the proposed retaining wall. Mr. Harrop suggested that the applicant erect a temporary barrier/construction fence to protect the site from addressStreetTaunton Street traffic. He also would like to see “do not enter” signs at the drive-thru exit. Mr. Davis repeated that he would like the applicant to erect a chain link fence at the back of the site as protection from the steep drop off behind the Mobil station. Motion to close the public hearing by Bob Davis, seconded by Mike Czarnowski, approved 4-0-0. Motion to accept the plan with conditions noted by Bob Davis, seconded by Mike Czarnowski, approved 4-0-0.
Continued Public Hearing - 142 East Bacon Street – Site Plan Review
Present: Scott Rolfe, Angle Tree Consulting
Motion to open the continued public hearing at 7:35 p.m. by Jim Throckmorton, seconded by Mike Czarnowski, approved 5-0-0.
Mr. Rolfe presented an updated plan. He read Earth Tech’s comment letter and indicated that most of the items have been addressed. He also informed the Board that Water and Sewer has approved tying into the 12 inch main on East Bacon Street. He said that snow storage spaces are adequate and indicated on the plan. They are requesting two waivers: for the landscaping - to take credit for the existing vegetation along East Bacon Street – and for the traffic study requirements. Mr. Rolfe noted that they have had two meetings with the Conservation Commission and have one more scheduled. Mr. Harrop asked whether he had contacted National Grid about the concerns he raised at the last meeting regarding the distance from the power lines (approx. 77 horizontal feet). Mr. Rolfe had not,
but Ms. Love had and gave him the contact information. Discussion regarding ponding in the parking lot. Mr. McGrath suggested that the Board require the applicant to add a basin and tie into the drain on the opposite side of East Bacon Street. Mr. Shores discussed with the applicant in which they have agreed on adding the basin. The Board would still like this condition added. David Paul, addressStreet144 East Bacon Street, expressed concern about increased ground water flowing onto his property. Mr. Shores explained his analysis and showed Mr. Paul that the water would not intersect his house – approx. 21 feet way. Motion to grant landscaping and traffic study waivers by Stan Widak, seconded by Bob Davis, approved 5-0-0. Motion to close the hearing by Stan Widak, seconded by Jim Throckmorton, approved 5-0-0. Motion to accept the plan with conditions noted by Stan Widak, seconded by Jim Throckmorton, approved 5-0-0.
General Business
416 South Street
Dana Clow, Advanced Concepts, came before the Board for an informal discussion on some revisions to the site plan. The applicant is requesting to change the material of the curbing from the approved concrete curbing to cape cod berm and from concrete for the outer and inner perimeter to placeCape Cod berm. The Board agreed to have EarthTech review the curbing and to look into curbing used in similar sites. The applicant would also like the Board to reconsider the one-way circulation requirement. Mr. Clow said his client is having difficulty leasing the units because of it. The Board decided to have EarthTech review the parking and site circulation. The Board also indicated that there will a review fee and engineering fee for these changes to the site plan.
Hancock Street – 2 Lot Development
Karen Freitas came before the Board to get their opinion on a couple of issues before she comes with a definitive plan. The Board reached consensus that a sidewalk - on one side - would be required. The cul-de-sac island would remain because it is needed for drainage. The Board indicated that a definitive subdivision plan should be filed.
Administrative
Motion to accept the minutes of February 15, 2007, with minor correction noted, by Bob Davis, seconded by Mike Czarnowski, approved 5-0-0.
Motion to go into executive session to discuss Peck Road litigation by Stan Widak, seconded by Jim Throckmorton, approved 5-0-0. Motion to close the executive session and return to open meeting by Jim Throckmorton, seconded by Mike Czarnowski, approved 5-0-0.
Motion to adjourn at time 10:00 p.m. by Bob Davis, seconded by Mike Czarnowski, approved 5-0-0.
Next Meeting: April 12, 2007
Respectfully submitted,
Sherry Norman, Clerk
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