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Home My WebLink About1981-02-12 Planning Board MinutesMinutes of the Meeting of February 12, 1981 Chairman Zorabedian called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM in Room 19, 52 S----with J. Sturm, E. Childress, B. Mitchel and J. Shaw present. Correspondence Mail was reviewed. A letter from office of Community Development, Mr. Don Schmidt, in response to our zoning articles regarding non- use and inclusion of the Industrial district in the buffer area dimensional control was reviewed. A letter from DEQE was received re: water quality in Mystic River Basin area. Opinions from Board of Health, Public Works, Conserva- tion Commission will be sought before February 24, 1981. The Board will plan to respond on or about the 25th of February. An inquiry from an Ash Street resident, Mr. Baggio, regarding a parcel of land that he owns was discussed by the Board. The land in the front area is zoned residential, while the back area is zoned Industrial. He is seeking an opinion as to his ability to build on this back parcel of property. The man was told to seek legal opinion on this matter as it is their understanding that he cannot build on this land (as per the decision re: Trancoa property from Ted Cohen). The Board suggested that the citizen seek legal counsel, as per advise of Ted Cohen re:.Trancoa property. Annual Report The Board reviewed the draft of the Annual Report as prepared by Mr. Mitchel. Minor corrections and additions were made. The secretary will prepare the final copy for submission to the Select- men's office. At 8:30 PM, the Board recessed to Room 17 to meet with Mr. Carl Amon and others to discuss the rezoning of land off Pleasant Street currently owned by Gentile and Adams. Present at the informational meeting were approximately 12 persons. Mr. Kenneth Latham, attorney for Gentile and Adams, as well as Mr. Amon, attorney for Tambone Corporation, developers of this proposed project, were present to acquaint the Planning Board with.the project. Chairman Zorabedian introduced Mr. Amon and asked him to present the project as presently conceived to those present. Mr. Amon stated that this land is presently zoned S-10 and they are hoping to seek rezoning at this Annual Town Meeting to A-80. There is approximately 25A of land at this site contemplated for development into luxury condominiums. There will bebuildings, 15-.-6 stories high, for a total of 300 units. 700 of these units will be 2-bedrooms; the remaining 30% will be 1-bedroom units. Also included in this develop- ment will be an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and clubhouse. The plan presently provides 1 1/2 spaces(as required by the zoning by-laws) per unit for parking. The total estimated cost of this project will be in excess of $20 million. The current estimates.of -2- tax revenue to the Town would be approximately $500,000. The c per unit would be from $100,000 and up. The site presently has greenhouses located on it which are owned by the Adams and Gentile families. There are two house lots on Salem Street which are presently under agreement, which would provide access to this development from the larger Salem Street area. The development as proposed would be built on land that is not below the 82.5 contour line and thus would not be in the Wetlands Protection District. The land surrounding the proposed building sites is within the Wetlands Protection District and thus would provide a buffer between the abutting residential and this proposed A-80 development. As presently conceived, the developer and/or condominium association would be responsible for all snow removal, rubbish disposal, road upkeep in this development. They do not contemplate the Town ever having to take responsibility for these services as this will be a private development with a prive road access and thus the association would maintain control over all such matters. They presently have designed this complex with only one access road off Salem Street. They have contemplated an emergency.access road off one of the surrounding streets such as Pleasant, Torre or maybe Eaton. Pleasant Street as it approaches. this area presently has a paper street planned, although the area of Pleasant Street which is presently paved is very narrow at this point. They plan to further investigate this possibility seeking advice from the Conservation Commission. They have not discussed this development with any other Town board of agency including the Fire and Police Chief. Mr. Amon stated that according to the latest figures available from the Town Clerk's office (Jan. 1980 census data), that the 182 condo- minium units presently in Town have a school population of only 10 students Other data substantiates that condominium developments provide a substantial tax base to the community and require very minor services except water and sewer from the Towns in which they are located. Mr. Amon responded to questions from Board members - At present the Zoning laws for apartments would apply to this condominium development, as per his interpretation; - traffic impact on Salem Street could be easily solved by the installation of traffic lights; Salem Street is a state road and thus curb cut permission as well as traffic lights must be obtained from the State; There are presently no sidewalks planned on Salem Street by this developer; Traffic impact studies would have to be conducted - As the Sanborn property off Lowell Street has provided an emergency access road,this development hopes to obtain an emergency access also; This development would be constructed in phases; approximately one building per year. Estimated time for completion-5 years; -3- Highest building would be 60 ft. Construction materials would be brick exterior with precast concrete balconies; colored anodized or painted steel windows and interior structure would be concrete variable block and concrete planks. There would be flat roofs on all units and mostly asphalt paving. Fire and safety codes would be complied with. Board members concerns were: - adequate access traffic impact on Salem Street (presently ADT is 10-12,000; this project would have over a 5% impact on the ADT) impact on neighborhood and the wetlands - safety of school children due to the increased traffic and lack of sidewalks in this Salem Street area - height of proposed construction on neighborhood The Chairman thanked all those present for their presentation and the Board reconvened in Room 19 at 9:20 PM. Comprehensive Permit--Horizon Homes The Chairman reviewed the procedure for a Comprehensive Permit.and asked the Board members to try to make the Wednesday, February 18, 1981 meeting in the Community Center Auditorium at 8 PM. Discussion on this project ensued. The Board voiced the following concerns as regards this project: adequate parking must be provided sidewalks for the safety of both the children in the neighborhood and the elderly should be provided on Bay State Road - this project would triple the population onthis quiet dead- end street have an adverse impact on traffic safety in the area - the 4 story structure would have an adverse impact on the surrounding 1 and 1 1/2 story neighborhood homes The Board will meet on Moday, February 23, 1981 in Room 19 at 7;30 PM Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted to adjourn at 9:55 PM R- BJM s t x e i AM ~/Y A,ffi Y- &,!?e6, M&stw 021 BUILDING PERMIT REQUEST February 3, 1961 Attention: Building Inspector Reference is made to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 54A, wnich provides that a city or town must obtain the concurrence o.f the Secretary of Transportation and Construction to the issuance of a building permit for any structure on lands appurtenant thereto formerly used by any railroad company in the Commonwealth. Any city or town requesting concurrence of a building permit for property concerning this matter must hold a public hearing pursuant to MGL c. 40 sect. 54A to determine whether permission shall be granted by the Secretary. No such building permit should be issued prior to the Secretary's concurrence, Any questions should be referred to As. Mary Nelson of the Executive Office of 'T'ransportation and Construction at 727--2775. Ys y truly yourtin L. Radlo Chief Engineer KGH1jp att. THE COrv1IAjON1`TA1_-F! I OF MASSACi f USET'i S In dic K-ar GJrc 111.;rrllc<l r~~i~,' Sr:~~ i;~~,.t►tree AN AC"1'R1:QU1F:I,;G ANIROVAL OF THE i:XECUTIt11: OFFICE OF TFM,511ORTATIO;! MID CQNSTEUCTIO:; FOi: CERTAIN MiSTF:UCTIOti ON F,IILROAD MGtffS-O -L.Ay. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court as'semb)cd, and by t::c authority of the sane, as follows: Chapter 40 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding after section 54. the following section:- Section 54A. If a city or to-.m or any other person purchases any lands ~ formerly used as a railroad right-of-way or any property appurtenant thereto formerly used by any railroad company in the corrs:onvcaith, no permit to build a structure of any kind on land :so purchased shall be issued by ar}' city or tocrn in the co:: onvealth without first obtaining, after public he.zring, the consent in••,vriting, to the issuarice of such-per.m•it from the secretary of the--executive office of transportation and 'construction. If said secretary does not consent to' the issuance of such permit, the owner of the land way recover from *the common- wealth such damages as would be awarded under the provisions of chapter seventy- nine, douse of P.epresentati.ves, October 1 . 1 , 1913. Passed to. be enacted1' Speaker. a>- - r-T~r ' In Senate, October 17 1913. Passed to be enacted, Q ' } President. j b • October d~ 1971. nc~' n~ft. Governor. -