Planning Board

************************************************************************************* TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Meeting held at 15 Summer Street, City Hall, in the Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers ************************************************************************************* DATE: April 4, 2024 BOARD MEMBERS: Anthony Abreau, Chairman Brian Carr John Reardon, Clerk Dennis I. Ackerman, Vice Chairman Kelly Dooner George Moniz William A. Fitzgerald, Jr. ADVISORS: Kevin Scanlon, City Planner Michael Patneaude, City Engineer _______________________________________________________________________________________ Roll Call: Abreau, Reardon, Dooner, Moniz, Carr, Ackerman. And City Engineer Mike Patneaude. Meeting opens at 5:31 PM E-5 Perry Estates – release of last 2 lots – holding $191,811 and $27,000 mylar deposit Dept. comments from City Planner, City Engineer, Fire, TMLP, Bd. Of Health, Conservation Commission, and GPI outside consultant were read into the record. Dennis made motion to release last 2 lots (Lots 11 & 12) on receipt of an additional $210,125 of acceptable surety, seconded by John, All in favor. Perry Estates – requesting to change the type of trees from Eastern Red Cedar to Maple Request to change type of trees from Eastern Red Cedar to Maple in Perry Estates. George made motion to grant request and allow change of trees to Maple, seconded by Dennis. All in favor. E-5 - Run Brook Circle – release of last lot - holding $55,400.00 plus $300,000 bond and $6,000 mylar deposit Dept. comments from City Planner, City Engineer, Fire, TMLP, Bd. Of Health, Conservation Commission and GPI outside consultant were read into the record. Chris Moniz was invited into the enclosure. He states this is the last lot (lot 27) and they have completed the road, engineer bounds, final as-builts and loamed. Chris suggests leaving bond in place since it’s still good. Chris stated they will need to post $16,071 for the affordable trust account. Dennis made motion release last lot (lot 27) without any additional surety required since we are hold $55,300 and $300,000 bond, seconded by John. All in favor. Bruno’s Way - completion of subdivision –holding $64,000 bond and $9,000 mylar deposit Dept. comments from City Engineer and outside consultant GPI were read into the record. Steve Ferreira was invited into the enclosure. They originally circulated E-5 in 2021 when they got all lot released. Steve stated he has been working with GPI since July 2023 to get all items completed and stamped As-Builts Plans. All items are now complete and GPI confirmed that. It was noted this street will remain private in perpetuity and the homeowner’s association shall maintain the drainage system, the roadway, snow removal and provide private trash pickup. 1 Dennis made motion to find the subdivision complete return all monies with the condition the roadway remain private in perpetuity and roadway shall be maintained by the Homeowner’s Association as in P.B. approval. seconded by George. All in favor. Public Hearing – 76 Fremont St. – Special permit from Section 440 Attachment #1 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a 952 sq. ft. Accessory Dwelling Unit in a Rural Residential District. Hearing opens at 5:43 PM Roll call: Dooner, Ackerman, Reardon, Abreau, and Moniz. Dept. comments were read from City Engineer, Conservation Commission, City Planner, Bd. Of Health, and Water Dept. and placed on file. Scott & Ann Marie Dexter were invited into the enclosure. They are adding on to house for an accessory dwelling unit. The will take old garage down, build new garage with addition for an accessory dwelling unit. George has no concerns and Dennis stated he as a P.B. & ZBA member has never turned down an accessory dwelling unit. Public Input: No one in favor or opposed. John made motion to approve with dept. comments, seconded by Kelly. Condition #1) DPW permits are required including city licensed contractor, road opening and trench permits Condition #2) All dwelling units must comply with the Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, State Sanitary Code, Chapter II. Vote: 5 In Favor Anthony Abreau YES Dennis Ackerman YES John Reardon YES Kelly Dooner YES George Moniz YES Brian Carr absent William A. Fitzgerald, Jr. absent Hearing closed at 5:53 PM Documents used as part of meeting were: comments from City Engineer, Water Dept. City Planner, Bd. of Health, and plans by Lighthouse Land Surveying, LLC Public Meeting – Site Plan Review – 94 Winthrop St. – for the existing building to be used as retail (1,234.8 sq. ft.) and existing filling station (eliminating the auto repair use) submitted by TRA Realty LLC Atty. Daniel deAbreu and owner was invited into the enclosure. Dennis points out you need 4 members in favor for vote to pass. Dept. comments were read into the record from DIRB, City Engineer, Water, Commission with Disabilities, Fire, and Conservation Commission which were placed on file. Atty. deAbreu stated nothing is really changing with the building just removing the repair bay and extending the retail use. The physical footprint will not change. Atty. deAbreu state she has not objections to the DIRB recommendations and will has updated the plans. George drove by and he thinks the site is right. He has how many parking spaces? Atty. deAbreu answers 4 on site and there is 2 on street parking. George’s biggest concern is it will be congested. Atty. deAbreu stated he anticipated people at the gas pump will be the people who utilize the store. They have maximized the space. Dennis stated at the ZBA there was discussion about this and it was mentioned there is a laundromat across the street. Dennis thinks it will be patrons in and out quick using the store. He would rather see retail her than auto repair use. He stated the ZBA agreed and approved it. John asked about signage for ADA and the owner answered they have handicapped bathroom 2 and will be willing to put signage up. Tony asked if all lifts are coming out and it was answered yes. The owner stated they will need to following the rules & regs regarding remediation. The site is serviced by water & sewer. Dennis stated they must following all environment rules will be met. George asked if they had electric lift outside and it was answered yes. Public Input: no one in favor or opposed. Kelly made motion to close public input, seconded by George. Kelly made motion to approve with all dept. comments, seconded by George. Condition #1) That the plans dated January 16, 2024 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) The dumpster shall be located on a concrete pad, be enclosed with a 6 foot enclosure, shall be kept closed at all times and be emptied regularly Condition #7) Compliance with ZBA Case# 3766 Condition #8) ADA space shall be closest to the building ie space #1 Condition #9) No outside storage of hazardous materials is allowed and a hazardous materials permit and food storage permit from the Board of Health is required Notes Note 1) DPW permits are required including city licensed contractor, road opening and trench permits. 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. A new water meter is required with a radio frequency unit Note 3) Compliance with the letter from the Commission on Individuals with disabilities dated March 24, 2024 regarding this project Vote: 5 In favor Anthony Abreau YES Dennis Ackerman YES John Reardon YES George Moniz YES Kelly Dooner YES Brian Carr absent William A. Fitzgerald, Jr. absent Documents used as part of meeting were: comments from DIRB, City Engineer, Water Dept., Commission for Individuals for Disabilities, Fire, Conservation Commission and plans by Lala Associates Eng. LLC Cont’d. Public Meeting – Site Plan Review – Stevens St .(prop. I.D. 109-2) – to allow the existing 50’ x 125’ foundation to be converted into 3 contractor bays to be used for warehouse, Submitted by Robert Soares, Jr. – Requesting continuance to 5-2-24 meeting Dennis made motion to grant continuance to 5-2-24 meeting, seconded by Kelly. All in favor. 3 Continued to 5-2-24 meeting Public Meeting-Site Plan Review - 348 Winthrop St – for the construction of a 2,438 sq. ft. building to be used for a show room and office with 9,390 sq. ft. of outdoor storage of fence materials, submitted by Devine Fence Co. – Requesting a continuance to 5-2-24 meeting George made motion to grant continuance to 5-2-24 meeting, seconded by Kelly. All in favor. Continued to 5-2-24 meeting George stated last month Brian brought up the impact on schools from all the development and he said he talked to Steve Vieira and the increase is in pre-k and virtual classes. The secretary informed the Board she received information with statics from John Cabral, Supt. of Schools of which she forwarded to all P.B members. Meeting adjourned at 6:06 PM 4