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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-07-06PLANNING BOARD MEETING JULY 6, 1987 The Planning Board held a regular meeting on Monday evening, July 6, 1987 in the Town Office Meeting Room with the following members present and voting: Erich W. Nitzsche, Chairman; George Perna; John J. Burke; John Simons, Clerk. Open Space Plan Nancy Sullivan submitted a draft of the Open Space Plan. Highlights of this plan are: Protect Lake Cochichewick Water Supply Establish linkages between and public access to open space areas. Preserve and protect Town's important natural resources. Preserve scenic quality and rural character of Town Preserve important histroic buildings and sites. Promote public awareness of local open space issues. This is a 5 year plan. Funding is avaialable. It was sugggested by Erich Nitzsche to have a workshop on July 23, 1987. Public Hearings Kni~htbrid~e - Site Plan Review John Burke read the legal notice and opened the public hearing. Letters were received from the Conservation Commission and the Fire Department and Assistant Building Inspector. Mr. Michael T. Stella represented the applicant. Size of property 200x250 - 50,250 square feet, on the south side of Turnpike Street. Variances are needed - July 27th hearing with Board of Appeals Zoning issue - "Are banks allowed in this area", Town Councel to advise Parking setback, traffic data drainage mitigation, landscaping, lighting, adjacant building, structure of building setback are all to be addressed. MOTION: By John Burke to continue public hearing to July 20, 1987. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous Grant Application Sheldon Gilbert of the Balanced Growth Committee spoke regarding a Grant Application. The deadline is July 15, 1987 Highlights were: Housing needs Examine life care facilities Develop plan and program for affordable housing Maximum amount of the study is $30,000. MOTION: By John Simons to endorse application. SECOND: John Burke VOTE: Unanimous Public Hearing Safe 'N' Sound - Site Plan Review and Common Driveway John Burke read legal notice and opened the public hearing. A letter was received from the Public Works Department. John Todd representing Safe 'N' Sound requested to withdraw without prejudice. MOTION: John Burke to withdraw without prejudice the present Site Plan Review and common driveway special permit. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous Rocky Brook - Definitive Modification Tome Neve submitted plans with changes. Issues to the addressed; Minimize wetland replication by utilizing detention ponds and no flood plain disturbance Notify the Town of Boxford of subdivision plan for future access road. Conservation restriction easement Developer to work with Tree Warden Mr. Neve asked for a 30 day extention. MOTION: By John Burke to grant a continuance of 30 days. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous Jerad II - Definitive Modification Tome Neve submitted the modification plans. There are 38 conditions that have to be met. Robert Janusz, owner of Jerad Place spoke in regards to connection between the Janusz Property and the Brickus Property. Att. Andrew Caffery, Mr. Brickus's attorney was present. Owner and abutter are working together. Highlights were: Sharp curve - traffic issue Reverse curve - more problems Mr. Neve requested a 60 day extention. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John Burke to grant a 60 day extention for Public Hearing. George Puerna Unanimous Approval Not Required Plans Form A 1. Leclerc - Camden Street - Create 1 New Lot MOTION: By John Burke to approve. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous 2. Willis/Campisi MOTION: By John Burke to approve subject to case number and date of variance from Board of Appeals. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous 3. Cashman - Issue of Form A Modification. Nelson for legal counsel. DISCUSSIONS Plans submitted to Karen Coventry II - Definitive Plan Sign Off Conditions have not been compileit with. Plans were marked up. Applicant not ready. Chairman will review plans for signature. Farr/Common/Driveway Data submitted on Boston Brook by Joe Cushing with regards to the height of the water during the April storm. The Planning Board went into Executive Session at 12:00 a.m. At 12:15 a.m. the Board reconvened. Decisions Millco - Preliminary MOTION: By George Perna to disapprove, subject to 14 conditions. SECOND: John Burke VOTE: Unanimous NOTE: Decision is part of minutes Crusader Paper - Site Plan Review MOTION: By John Burke to approve with 9 Conditions. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous NOTE: Decision is part of minutes. White Birch - Preliminary MOTION: By John Burke to disapprove with 17 conditions. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous NOTE: Decision is part of minutes Woodchuck Hill - Preliminary MOTION: By George Perna to disapprove with 15 conditions plus; "The applicant is advised that in accordance with the zoning bylaws and report prepared by Osgood Associates by Guidelines, Inc. dated December 1986, the Planning Board would entertain a cluster type subdivision on this site which would have less impact on wetlands road and lot excavation and tree removal and would leave open space to mitigate runoff, erosion and sedimentation." SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous NOTE: Decision is part of minutes Hickory Hill - Preliminary MOTION: By John Burke to approve. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous NOTE: Decision is part of minutes BOND RELEASE Jerad I - No motion in order. Turner Estates MOTION: By George to release funds subject to NACC )bond) all detention work done. SECOND: John Simons ABSTAINING: John Burke VOTE: Unanimous of those voting. · MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John Burke to approve minutes of June 15, 1987 meeting, George Perna Unanimous MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John Burke to adjourn at 12:40 a.m. George Perna Unanimous Erich W. Nitzsc~_ C] J~net L. Eaton, Secretary