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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-11-09267 The Planning Board held a regular meeting in the Town Office Library/ Conference Room on November 9, 1987. The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m. with the following members present and voting: George Perna, Vice-Chairman; John Simons, Clerk; and John Burke. Paul Hedstrom arrived at 8:30 p.m. Erich Nitzsche was absent. Scott Stocking, Town Planner, announced the applicantions that had deferred for this meeting. Hickory Hill Subdivision deferred until December 17, 1987, Lot E Flagship Drive, Site Plan Review deferred until November 23, 1987, Boston Brook, Definitive Subdivision deferred. Campion Hall also was deferred, listed under Bonds & Covenants for Completion of work. On a proposal by Scott Stocking, Town Planner, the Board adopted a policy on the length of a Public Hearing. Each applicant will be allowed a thirty minute review period, giving the applicant ten minutes to present the plans to the Board, ten minutes for the Board to review and co~ent on the paln$ and ten minutes for any interested party/abutter. PUBLIC HEARINGS BROOK FARM DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION John Simons read the legan notice to open the public hearing. Letters from the Board of Health, Fire Department, Tree Warden and the Department of Public Works were also read. Gary Sackrider, attorney for the applicant and Bob Lynch, Atlantic Engineering, were present and spoke to the Board. Mrs. Antonelli also spoke to the Board briefly, giving them a little background on the property and also thanked them for giving her time to speak before them. Bob Lynch presented the Planning Board with the following: 1. The parcel contains 9.6 acreas of land 2. Subdivided into 8 lots 3. The cul-de-sac is 650 feet long 4. Located off Christian Way 5. Surrounded by wetlands Part of the surrounding property is owned by the Greenbelt Association. The road will not be extended beyong the cul-de-sac. George Perna questioned the five issues that were on the preliminary plan that was disapproved. Scott Stocking confirmed that all had been addressed. Dave Rand, Safety Officer, spoke to the Board about the safety issues on Foster Street. The road is narrow and signs are ndded, such as "Go Slow Children" and "Heavy Hauling". Jack Linden, Conservation Commission, spoke to the Board regarding the flood plain elevation. John Simons commented that this project will fall under the phase development bylaw. MOTION: By George Perna to take the matter under advisement and close the public hearing. SECOND: John Simons NOT VOTING: John Burke Town Planner is to setup a site visit. JEFFREY PLACE - DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Letters from the Board of Health, Department of Public Works, Tree Warden, Conservation Commission, Fire Department and the Essex Greenbelt Association were also read. Letters from the applicant about a waiver and a letter from the counsel for the applicant are available upon request. Buddy Cyr, Highway Department, spoke to the Board about concerns he has with the following: Proposed leaching basins - recommends not to get into this type of structure and manholes are to eliminated as proposed for this development. Proposed that the cul-de-sac be eliminated as shown and the drainage to be directed in the 30' distance between basins. Recommends that two basins be put in the intersection of Bridges Lane and would like to see connection with South Bradford Street, if possible. Chris Nelson, Nelson Engineering, Tom Callahan, Attorney and Linda Ferrante were present. Chris Nelson presented the Board with the plans. 1. Possessing 9.69 acreas of land 2. Subdivided into 7 lots 3. Drainage system to have less effect on the abutting property 4. From Bridges Lane to the end of the cul-de-sac is 875 feet - a waiver is needed Perc tests have been done. John Simons questioned the CBA on lot #5. Chris Nelson stated that it was 100% and has been put on the plans. Tom Callahan spoke to the Board about a 4 foot easement to be characterized as to be in harmony with the setbacks. Ownership of the road will belong to the Town of North Andover. Bob Toleki spoke to the Board about the safety factor and Foster Street. John Simons stated that he has serious concerns with the flood elevation. An extension is needed from the applicant. MOTION: By John Simons to continue the public hearing until December 3, 1987 SECOND: George Perna VOTE: In favor, George Perna, John Simons and Pual Hedstrom NOT VOTING: John Burke Hickory Hill - Definitive Subdivision John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hering. An extension is needed from the applicant. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By George Perna to continue the public hearing until Dec. 17, 1987 John Simons Unanimous of those present 269 Hitchin~ Post Road - Definitive Subdivision John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Letters from the Board of Health, Conservation Commission, Tree Warden, and the Fire Chief. Bill McLeod, Andover Consulting Engineers, presented the Board with the plans of Neil and Margaret Patnaude. The plans are similar to the preliminary plans that were submitted. The Order of Conditions from the Conservation Commission has been appealed by the applicant. The sub- division has ten lots. The length of the cul-de-sac exceeds the maximum allowed. A waiver is needed for the cul-de-sac's length. John Burke stated that a waiver was granted by the Board for the length of the cul-de-sac on the preliminary plans so that the entire parcel would be developed at once and not in pieces. John Simons asked if a "cluster development" had been considered. The applicant stated that for economic reasons "cluster development would not be considered. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John Burke to close the public hearing and take the matter under advisement. John Simons Unanimous of those present DeRosa Trucking - Site Plan Review John Burke read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Letters were read from the Conservatin Commission, Board of Health, Police Department, and the Fire Department. Buddy Cyr spoke to the Board regarding the need for a driveway permit. James Rand of J.J.B. Associates presented the Board with the plans. Also present was the architect, Larry Swartz. The proposed is for an addition to an existing building. The existing building has 8,000 sq. ft., the addition would be 12,000 square feet. There are no wetlands on site. Existing storage tanks on the site to be taken out. No response, as yet from the Airport Commission MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John Burke to close the public hearing and take the matter under advisement. George Perna Unanimous of those present Coventry Estates - Common Driveways (3) Victor Harem representing the applicant, Joseph Cristalsi, were both present. The applicantion for the common driveways was first brought before the Planning Board in April. The Board has not acted upon the applications to date. Scott Stocking, Town Planner, is to check with Town Counsel regarding this issue. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John Simons to continue until November 23, 1987. John Burke Unanimous of those present. 270 Boston Brook - Definitive Subdivision The applicant deferred from tbs meeting. The applicant is pursuing a cluster development plan. APPROVALS NOT REQUIRED FORM A's Abbott Street - Creating 9 Lots MOTION: By John Simons to approve subject to locating the wetlands and identifying the CBA. SECOND: John Burke VOTE: Unanimous of those present FORM A's ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED Turnpike Street - Route 114 - 14 Lots CBA to be put on the plans. Sending back to engineer Salem Turnpike - Boston Hill Ski Area Sending back to engineer. Nearest building to be put on the plans. Salem Street - John & Sophia Kozdras MOTION: By John Simons to sign the Form A SECOND: John Burke VOTE: Unanimous of those present DISCUSSIONS LaColla Planned Development District Ralph Joyce presented the Board with the plans and stated that the plans were consistent with what is presently in the area, namely the Morkeski Meadows Elderely Housing Development. The parcel contains just under three (3) acres. Some concerns of the Board were: 1. density, 2) can buildings be put on the lot. Buddy Cyr, Highway Surveyor, questioned the drainage swale. The applicant is looking for some kind of approval before going ahead with the plans. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By George Perna to have a draft decision for the meeting of November 23, 1987 John Simons Unanimous of those present Marino - Common Driveways Mr. Marino had asked the Planning Board for a discussion period regarding the common driveways. Mr. Marino was not present for this discussion. George Perna visited the site as it is presently laid out. Upon this visit, Mr. Perna stated that they are not common driveways. Jack Lindon, Conservation Commission, spoke to the Board regarding the Order of Conditions from the Conservation Commission. There are no pending applications with the Planning Board for these common driveways. 271 Boston Brook - Cluster Development - Alternative Design Ralph Joyce, Attorney for the applicant, was present and spoke to the Planning Board about three (3) alternative plans that the applicant has for his parcel of land. Byron Holmes also spoke to the Planning Board and presented them with the plans. Alt. #1. Alt. #2. Alt. #3. Twenty-two ½ acres, single family. Looped road - 4 single family lots with 4 groups of 5 townhouses. Twenty townhouse style and 4 single, on ½ acres. Michael Werham, Landscaping architect, spoke to the Board. Access to the State Forest is needed. Open space would be used by the public, only the access to the State Forest. The applicant has not gone to Conservation as yet. The concensus if the Board is that the plans have merit. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John Simons to go into Executive Session to discuss Half Moon Woods. George Perna Unanimous of those present. At approximately 11:00 p.m. the Planning Board came out of Executive Session. DECISIONS Breckenridge Estates - Definitive Subdivision The Planning Board did not vote on the draft decision, additional conditions needed. John Simons mentioned tree cutting, expecially on the public way, should be added. Paul Hedstrom and Scott Stocking to work together adding boiler plate conditions. Decision to be placed on November 23, 1987 meeting. An extension is needed from the applicant. BONDS & COVENANTS Carlton Farms , ~ . No response from the Public Work~ ~ar~men~. Noiactioni~aken- French Farms - As - Builts No letters, not vote. Coventry I MOTION: By John Burke to release $151,500 for Public Works and $120,000 for Highway Department. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous of those present Oakwood Estates - issues not clear. No action taken Kara Drive (Mills Hill) Nothing relased, letter received from Attorney Ramsey Bahrawy, representing Mr. Joseph Giard. Mr. Giard was also present and spoke to the Board. He would like to see the As-Builts. No action will be taken until the applicant resolves the issue. Marble Ridse Subdivision - Extension for Completion of Work MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John Burke to grant the extension John Simons Unanimous of those present Tucker Farm - Relase of Interest of Pass Book MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John Burke to release the interest on the pass book. John Simons Unanimous of those present. Francis Estates - Release of Lots Form from the applicant needed. No action taken. Willow Industrial Extension Letter received from Public Workds Department. No requSt from applicant. No action taken. MINUTES Not voting on the minutes was George Perna of April 27 and Sept. 14, 1987. MOTION: By John Burke to accept the minutes of April 27 and Sept. 14, 1987. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: To accept, John Simons, John Burke and Pual Hedstrom. MOTION: SECONDL VOTE: By John Burke to accept the minutes of Oct. 5, 1987 John Simons Unanimous of those present MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By George ?erna to adjourn at 12:05 a.m. John Burke Unanimous