TOWN OF SHARON
PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning Board held on March 24, 2004, at 7:30 p.m., at Town Hall.
PRESENT: JOEL TRAN, CHAIR
SAMUEL SOLOMON, VICE CHAIR
REGINA MANISCALCO, CLERK AND RECORDER
NADINE OSTROW
ELI HAUSER
PETER O’CAIN, ASST. TOWN ENGINEER
BUSINESS TRANSACTED:
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER.
FORM A PLANS: None.
SIGN REVIEW: 59 Pond Street. Rasco International Manufacturing Representative’s Association. Black sign, gold lettering on wood door. Sam Solomon moved for acceptance. Gina Maniscalco seconded. Unanimous consent.
II. WASHINGTON PLACE
A discussion was held regarding redevelopment of 6 Washington Place. David Simmons from Angle Tree Consulting presented preliminary plans for a second 2-story building on the existing lot to be used as the new dentist’s office. Thirty percent of the lot would be vegetation.
Mr. Solomon expressed concern about PO Square issues, and septic system problems. He said a site plan is most important to the Planning Board in terms of making a decision.
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Mr. Tran wanted to look at abutting properties. While the Board wants to encourage development, he wants to make sure that the building would meet the aesthetics of the community.
Ed Lyons, from the Copley Association in Sharon said that neighbors would have concerns over more development on that parcel.
Mr. Hauser asked if they would be widening Washington Place Road.
Rebecca Elovic, 23 Briar Road, one of the proponents, also spoke to concerns about redevelopment on the property.
Town Engineer Peter O’Cain wants to see if there are any title restrictions on the property.
Mr. Tran again encouraged the developers to put their plans in writing.
III. BIRD LANE
Discussion on development of 10 Bird Lane was delayed.
IV. LAKE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The Planning Board must nominate 2 members to the Lake Management Committee. Walter Newman, 175 Bay Road, currently on the Lake Management Committee was interviewed first. Mr. Newman discussed the history of the Committee, explaining that in the ‘70’s, citizens began to have special interest in treating the lake for invasive weed control and the establishment of a protective program for the lake.
Mr. Newman went on to describe the role of the Committee. Not only does the Committee address weed control, but tries to regulate the general quality of the lake during recreational seasons. The Committee’s role is also to educate the public about the importance of
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the preservation of the lake’s overall quality. Lake Massapoag is approximately 350 acres.
Mr. Solomon pointed out that the Board needs to determine the length of the Committee member’s terms.
Richard Kramer, 77 Beach Street, also a current member of the Lake Management Committee was interviewed next. Mr. Kramer is a chemist and expressed further concerns about issues that needed to be addressed such as shoreline restoration, vegetative buffers, sheet flows, major reduction in bacteria and non-migratory geese. He cited the controversial issue of the lake water being coupled with drinking water in the aquifer, and cited a lack of cooperation with the Town DPW. Both Mr. Kramer and Mr. Newman would like to remain on the Committee.
V. PINE GROVE ESTATES
A discussion was held regarding the naming of the new street at the Pine Grove Estates. A motion was made by Mr. Hauser naming the street Woods Way, seconded by Mr. Solomon and unanimously voted.
VI. HUNTER’S RIDGE REVIEW
Scott Faria from Gallagher Engineering and Christina Mirrione from Mirrione Realty Corp. presented a preliminary subdivision plan for Hunter’s Ridge, formerly known as Silver Tree.
They are proposing 28 lots, with cut and fill being within the guidelines for an access road off of Lantern Lane. They would be looking for a waiver on the 500 foot requirement between roadways to create a primary access from North Main Street. Wetlands had been flagged and approved by the Conservation Commission.
Mr. Tran asked about the turning radius of Cheryl Drive. It looked to him like a 60 degree angle. The question was not answered.
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Kathy Roth, Huntington Avenue, asked questions regarding wetlands, septic systems and lot plan.
Mr. Tran asked for perc test results from areas 1, 2 and 3.
Mr. Solomon asked about storm water management and whether it could be maintained on parcels A, B or C. Mr. Faria responded that they could decrease the water problem because they are building a water detention area.
Pat Milligan, 60 Cheryl Drive expressed concern about water problems. She pointed out that the applicant must prove they can keep water off the abutters’ lots.
Mr. Tran spoke to the issue of doing a CSD. They could be given a 10% density bonus and asked how much open space is in the calculation now. He also told the applicants that having a “gated community” was a problem with many of the members of the Board.
The applicant agreed to address the issues put forward in future plans.
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
Discussion was held regarding correspondence received by Ben Puritz from Macchi & Macchi, LLP with regard to Anthony Delapa’s proposed Sharon Property Revitalization, or Post Office Square development. Mr. Solomon agreed to contact Mr. Puritz and Macchi & Macchi to get more detailed information.
VIII. ADJOURN
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
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