Town of Sharon Planning Board

Meeting Minutes for October 25th, 2006

Amended and Approved November 8^th, 2006

Planning Board Attendees

Eli Hauser - Chair	Wayne Bradley
Arnold Cohen – Vice Chair	Paul Lauenstein
Amanda Sloan – Clerk

Peter O’Cain – Asst. Town Engineer

Guests

David Wluka - ConCom	Gary Meister – ConCom
Ron Lagrasso – YMCA	Scott Faria – Gallagher Engineering
Robert Fatini – Attorney for Rose Lane

Meeting Initiation

Meeting was called to order at 7:40 pm by Chair El Hauser.

Meeting Discussion

Chair’s Report

• Performed by Mr. Hauser

Form A

Hunter’s Ridge

• Mr. O’Cain stated that a Form A Plan regarding the Redivision of several lots at Hunter’s Ridge would be discussed.  Mr.  Bradley recused himself from the conversation.
• Scott Faria, of Gallagher Engineering stated that the development would be reduced from 49 to 48 lots in order to make the remaining lots bigger. No open space would be affected. Mr. O’Cain stated that the locus map, drawings and scale were all okay. The minimum, lot size is correct as well.
• Mr. Lauenstein asked about progress for the fence located along the stone wall and Mr. O’Cain replied that the Building Inspector will work with Mr. Mirrione regarding this matter.
•  Mr. Cohen made a motion to approve the Form A plan for Hunter’s Ridge dated 10/24/06 as not requiring approval under the subdivision control law. Mr. Lauenstein seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0. 

King Philip Estates

· Mr. O’Cain presented the Form A for the subdivision plan for King Philip Estates. He stated that the 5.9 acres were being purchased by the Town which is lot 20 on the Land Court Plan.

· Mr. Cohen moved to approve the King Philip Subdivision Plan for King Philip Estates dated 10/24/06 as not requiring approval under the sub division control law/. The Board voted 4 in favor and Mr. Hauser abstained.

Sign Review

• Ron Lagrasso from the YMCA came before the Board to discuss a sign being constructed for the Teen Center. The sign they anticipate producing is made of aluminum. It also contained colors not consistent with the PO Square guidelines. A copy of this document was provided to Mr. Lagrasso who agreed to bring this information to his sign producer and would return to the Board at a later date with an updated proposal.

Bonds

• Mr. O’Cain briefly discussed the setting of a bond amount of $144,000 for the Eisenhower Subdivision. Mr. Cohen moved to approve the bond amount of $144,000 and Mr. Bradley seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0. Mr. O’Cain stated that Mr. Shockett would probably attend the next meeting to discuss bond approval and lot release for his properties.

Meeting Minutes of 9/27/06

• Board reviewed draft meeting minutes of 9/27/06. Mr. Cohen made a motion to approve meeting minutes of 10/11/06 as amended and Mr. Lauenstein seconded the motion. The board voted 5-0-0.
• Board reviewed draft meeting minutes of 10/11/06. Mr. Cohen made a motion to approve meeting minutes of 10/11/06 as amended and Mr. Lauenstein seconded the motion. The board voted 5-0-0.

Other Business

Horizons for Youth Property

The Board briefly discussed their opinions and thoughts regarding the Town’s purchasing of this property.

Glendale Village

The Board briefly discussed their opinions and thoughts regarding the purchasing of this property through the Community Preservation Act.

Rose Lane Subdivision

Attorney Robert Fatini came before the Board to discuss the expansion of lots for the owner of Rose Lane who wants to subdivide the property into 4 lots. He stated that ConCom had previous restrictions on the property.  Peg Arguimbau of the Conservation Commission had issued a certificate stating that the lots can be subdivided. He said the owner wants to make two lots into 4 lots and would like the Planning Board to authorize this change. He discussed his understanding of what restrictions are left on the previously approved subdivision plan; as an example the plan states that a street needs to be constructed to comply with current regulations. Mr. Hauser questioned if a subdivision is allowed on a private way and Mr. O’Cain responded that it was allowed. Mr. Cohen stated that the current subdivision rules need to be followed. Mr. O’Cain said under the current regulations, they need a dedicated storm water basin lot. They need to have an engineer study the regulations and make sure the drainage and utilities work. Mr. Hauser said the language on the plan is confusing and the principle of reasonability needs to be adhered to. The developer needs to put together a subdivision plan that conforms to current regulations and zoning. Mr. O’Cain agreed to contact Town Counsel regarding clarification of this matter and the client agreed to pay the Town Counsel’s fee.

Presentation for Town Meeting

Mr. Cohen will present the Shape Factor Bylaw

Mr. Lauenstein will present the typographical errors

Mr. Bradley will present the CSD Bylaw

OSRD Workshop

Mr. Bradley attended an OSRD Workshop put on by the Metropolitan Planning Council. He learned that deed restrictions for conservation land in Massachusetts have a statutory time limit. He also noted in the opinion of the instructor, Planning Boards have an innate ability to enforce bonds whether in the bylaws or not.

Plantings

Mr. Lauenstein will write a note to the building inspector regarding plantings that were agreed to for Mandarin Taste Chinese Restaurant.

Inclusionary Zoning

Mr. Lauenstein volunteered to present Inclusionary Zoning for the Spring Town Meeting. Mr. Hauser and Mr. Bradley agreed to assist him.

Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Planning Board will be held on November 7th at 7:30 pm, Town Hall. The following meeting will be scheduled for December 4^th.

Meeting Adjournment

Mr. Bradley moved to adjourn meeting at 10:20PM; Ms. Sloan seconded the motion; passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Rachelle F. Levitts

Administrative Assistant