Planning Board

************************************************************************************* TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Meeting held at 15 Summer Street, City Hall, in the Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers ************************************************************************************* DATE: November 2, 2023 BOARD MEMBERS: Anthony Abreau, Chairman Michael Monteiro Bob Campbell John Reardon Manuel Spencer, Clerk Dennis I. Ackerman, Vice Chairman Brian Carr ADVISORS: Kevin Scanlon, City Planner Michael Patneaude, City Engineer __________________________________________________________________________ Roll Call: Abreau, Spencer, Monteiro, Reardon, Ackerman, Carr present. Meeting opens at 5:31 PM Campbell present at 5:38 PM John made motion to approve minutes of October 5, 2023, second by Dennis. All in favor. Pubic Meeting - Site Plan Review - 36 Allison Ave. (prop. I.D. 107-53 & 107-52) for the construction of a 17,250 sq. ft. machine shop replacing the existing solar array to the rear of 36 Allison Ave. , submitted by Jeff Burek, DW Clark/Burek LLC Josh Borden, Arthur Borden & Associates representing DW Clark/Burek LLC was invited into the enclosure. Chairman Abreau read dept. comments from the DIRB, Engineer, Individuals with Disabilities, Water, Fire and Conservation Commission which were made part of the record. Josh stated this is the second building on the property. In early 2022 they put an addition to an existing building and that is nearly done. Business is going good and they need more room. They have provided parking and drainage. They will be removing the solar array. Josh said they have no issues with the DIRB comments. They are asking for 50% waiver of landscaping as there is no residential next to them. Bob asked if it would be same floor level and it was answered yes. No one in favor or opposed. John made motion to approve with landscaping waiver and dept. comments & conditions: Condition #1) That the plans dated September 26, 2023 shall govern with the following additional conditions: Condition #2) Lighting shall not illuminate any portion of abutting properties Condition #3) The site shall be kept clean and clear of debris Condition #4) Two sets of as-builts shall be submitted upon occupancy for all work on site and shall include design engineer and land surveyor certification notes stating the development has been built according to the approved plans. Plans will show all construction of buildings, utilities, grades, setbacks etc Condition #5) Two sets of updated plans shall be provided that conforms to this decision prior to Building permit Condition #6) Remove storage trailers Condition #7) Provide at least 4 ADA/AAB parking spaces Condition #8) Fire service and domestic water lines shall be separate Condition #9) Landscaping plan shall be approved prior to building permit. A 50% waiver of landscaping buffer is granted as shown on plan. 1 Condition #10) Proposed building needs to show the trench drain, or whatever means of collection, at the overhead door prior to connection to the oil/ water separator Comment #11) Prior to building permit, the water table must be established to determine a minimum of 2 foot separation from the bottom of the infiltration area Condition #12) The dumpster shall be located on a concrete pad, be kept closed at all times and be emptied regularly Condition #13) The building number form shall be submitted prior to building permit Condition #14) I and I calculations are needed for the proposed sewer connection Notes Note 1) DPW permits are required including city licensed contractor, road opening and trench permits. Plans shall be submitted to DPW for water services, fire service line, gate valves and curb stops Note 2) DPW specifications shall apply including backflow devices, pressure testing, materials, installation, inspection and approval and prior notice is required before any city water work is to be performed and inspections are required prior to backfilling Note 3) Compliance with the October 22, 2023 letter from the Taunton Commission for individuals with Disabilities for relevant AAB accessibility requirements. Vote: 7 in Favor Anthony Abreau YES Dennis Ackerman YES John Reardon YES Manuel Spencer Jr YES Michael Monteiro YES Robert Campbell YES Brian Carr YES Documents used as part of meeting were: comments from DIRB, Engineer, Individuals with Disabilities, Water, Fire and Conservation Commission, plans by Arthur F. Borden & Assoc. Inc., Public Meeting - Site Plan Review - 284R Winthrop St. for a 2,100 sq. ft. retail marijuana establishment, submitted by Philip Nessralla, Jr., Herbal Logic, LLC owned by Dennis Borges Scott Faria, P.E., Phillip Nessralla, Herbal Logic, LLC and Atty. Scott Rubin was invited into the enclosure. The site is pre-existing with an Express Lube building located on it. The building is 2,100 sq. ft. with one main floor. They have been outfitted for all local and state security requirements. They will fill in doors and the only other exterior improvements will be a grade change in the handicapped. City Planner suggested changing the location of the handicapped ramp. The dumpster will be in rear and they have no issues with the DIRB comments and are fully prepared to comply with them. Bob asked if all the parking spaces ae 9 x 18 and Scott said they were all existing. Bob pointed out the van parking space is too close to the ramp. Bob suggests eliminating one space. They have extra spaces so they can do that. Required parking is 10 and they have 19 spaces. Manny asked where will the employees park? Scott answers there will be 2-3 employee cars and not all customers will arrive in cars. This is on the bus route. No one in favor or opposed. Dennis made motion to approve the SPR with Dept. comments and correcting the parking by eliminating one space. Seconded by Manny. 2 Condition #1) That the plans dated April 3, 2023 and revised on Oct. 26, 2023 shall govern with the following additional conditions; Condition#2) Lighting shall not illuminate any portion of abutting properties Condition #3) The site shall be kept clean and clear of debris Condition #4) Two sets of as-builts shall be submitted upon occupancy for all work on site and shall include design engineer and land surveyor certification notes stating the development has been built according to the approved plans. Plans will show all construction of buildings, utilities, grades, setbacks etc Condition #5) Two sets of updated plans shall be provided that conforms to this decision prior to Building permit Condition #6) Address shall be changed to 180 Joseph Warner Boulevard Condition #7) The dumpster shall be located on a concrete pad, enclosed with a stockade fence, be kept closed at all times and be emptied regularly Condition #8) The freestanding sign is grandfathered in its current location and can be refaced. Any new sign would trigger compliance with current sign regulations Condition #9) Correct parking that is closest to handicapped ramp by eliminating one parking space. Notes Note 1) DPW permits are required including city licensed contractor, road opening and trench permits. Plans shall be submitted to DPW for water services, fire service line, gate valves and curb stops Note 2) DPW specifications shall apply including backflow devices, pressure testing, materials, installation, inspection and approval and prior notice is required before any city water work is to be performed and inspections are required prior to backfilling Note 3) Compliance with the October 22, 2023 letter from the Taunton Commission for individuals with Disabilities for relevant AAB accessibility requirements. Vote: 7 In favor Anthony Abreau YES Dennis Ackerman YES John Reardon YES Manuel Spencer Jr YES Michael Monteiro YES Robert Campbell YES Brian Carr YES Documents used as part of the meeting were: comments from DIRB, Engineer, Individuals with Disabilities, Water, Fire and Conservation Commission, and plans from J.K. Holmgren Eng. Mike thanked the Board and the residents who voted him in. He stated it’s been a pleasure working with everyone and he did his best to maintain the character of the Board and what’s best for the City. Bob stated after 33 years of going to planning board meetings, (20 years as a P.B member & previously as City Engineer) this will be his last meeting. It has been a professional atmosphere and it has been a pleasure working with a good group of people over the years. The Board could have a little more diversity. 3 Dennis made motion to adjourn, seconded by Mike. Meeting adjourned at 5:55 PM 4