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The Planning Board held a regular meeting on Thursday evening, January
21, 1988 in the Town Hall, Selectmen's Meeting Room. The meeting was
called to order ab 8:85 p.m. by Chairman~ Paul Hedstrom. ALso present
and voting were John Simons, Clerk and John Burke, George Perna and
Erich Nitzsche were absent. Becuase there was no quorum, the Planning
Board could not hear the application of Kindercare, Repetitive Petition,
as scehduled.
Public Hearinqs
Hickory Hill - Definitive Subdivision
A1 Shaboo spoke to the Board giving background on Hickory Hill.
Original preliminary plan showed a 24 lot subdivision and subsequently
the definitive plan for the same, with a preliminary subdivision plan
for a cluster development. Applicant requested an extension until after
Town Meeting in December, in order to see if the Town was going to
purchase the Mazurenko property which is adjacent to this property.
Applicant is now proposing a cluster developmentunder the PRO
Regulations. Seventy-one units are allowed, fifty-two are being
proposed. Paul Hedstrom questioned the number of house lots on the
property. Mr Shaboo said there were 2~ house tots. Proposing to
permanently easement the development rights to the Town for the
remainder of the parcel not utilized for the cluster development. Three
different schematics for condominums, each with 5a units, townhouses,
two units per building, all containing about the same amount of land.
All proposals are to the rear of the property, not disturbing the hill.
Sewer to connect to French Farm, water loop from Barker Street through
French Farm. Ten parking spaces are allowed at the end of the property
which abuts the Mazurenko Property. No effect on the wetlands, not
located in the watershed district, or on top of the hill but on the
shallow slopes of the hill. Aopl~cant is looking for direction
regarding:
1. authority to proceed with PRO Plan
8. extension on time to complete work.
Paul Hedstrom asked Mr. Shaboo how he established density. Mr Shaboo
said acreage related to the particular zoning; watershed, not watershed;
R-1 and R-a, 2 acre, 1 acre zoning. Mr Shaboo spoke to his client
regarding the application presently before the Planni ~ng Board for a
subdivision. His client will withdraw the ap~li ~c~ati~withE~ prOSodic'e,
MOTION: By John Simons to accept the withdrawal of the Hickory Hill
Definitive Subdivision without prejudice.
SECOND: John Burke
VOTE: Unanimous of those present.
Because of the'number of people in attendance, waiting to hear the
Kindercare Petition, the Chairman, Paul Hedstrom announced that it could
not be heard until another member was present. Erich Nitzsche was
expected, possibly later. The Board was asked if it was not heard at
this meeting, when would it be heard? Paul Hedstrom stated that it
would be heard on the February Ath meeting, first item on the agenda.
Brookview Estates
The engineer was not present to discuss any issues. To be heard on
February 18, 1988 Planning Board Meeting
Boston Hill Ski Area - Definitive Subdivision
Bob Dunn, the applicant spoke and stated that he was waiting for his
engineer. Scott Stocking stated that the hearing was not closed because
the Board was waiting for a response from Buddy Cyr, Highway
Department. The engineer for Mr. Dunn is Ken Greenleaf of H.W. Moore of
Boston. The Board will discuss this application when the engineer
arrives.
Approval Not Required Form A's
Granville Lane - Georqe. Fart - Creating a Lot
MOTION: By John Simons to approve subject to a notice being attached to
the plan stating that it may not be buildable for zoning
purposes due to location of the driveway.
SECOND: John Burke
VOTE: Unanimous of those present.
N.A. Business Park - Channel Buildinq - Change Lot Line
MOTION: By John Burke to approve
SECOND: John Simons
VOTE: Unanimous of those present.
Safe 'N' Sound - John Todd
MOTION: By John Simons to deny because it represents a subdivision.
SECOND: John Burke
VOTE: Unanimous of those present.
Discussions
Open Space Worksho~
Scott Stocking spoke to the Board about attending a workshop on
Saturday, January 23, 1988, to be held at Merrimack College. The
workshop is being sponsored by the Town of North Andover and the
Merrimack Valley Planning Commission. During the discussion, John Burke
cited that he would have to resign as a representative to the Merrimack
Valley Planning Commission due to its meeting schedule conflicting with
the Planning Board's schedule. Stephen Madaus was appointed as the
representative by the Board.
Irvine Estates
Cited during the discussion was the fact that the Planning Board had
asked the applicant for an extension on the preliminary plan because of
the sewer issue. The applicant has requested an additional entension at
this time. The Board requested that the applicant be present to discuss
the issue.
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Meetinq with NACC
Scott Stocking spo~e to the Board, requesting representatives from the
Planning Board attend a meeting being held on January 8?, 1988 between
the NACC, Channel Building and the Planning Board to discuss the
connection of the road in the North Andover Business Park. Paul
Hedstrom and John Simons are to attend.
At 9:85 p.m., Paul Hedstrom apologized to the people who were attending
the meeting to hear Kindercare and the fact that Mr. Nitzsche would
probably not be able to attend at this late hour. Mr. David Bain~
representing Kindercare, spoke to those persons interested in this
application, citing that it was not the final step, and that it was only
a petition to show significant and material changes from the original
plans. For the record, John Simons read the legal notice to open the
public hearing.
MOTION: By John Burke to continue the public hearing to February 4th,
first on the agenda.
SECOND: John Simons
VOTE: Unanimous of those present.
Public Hearinq
Boston Hill Ski Area - Definitive Subdivision
Mr. Ken Greenleaf spoke to the Planning Board, citing that the size of
the roadway was very small. Development is contingent on the proposed
sewer lines on Turnpike Street. This is a three lot subdivision. The
detention area can be adjusted to conform to any development to mitigate
run-off. Scott Stocking stated that he was still waiting for comments
from the Highway Department. The applicant has to file with the State
DPW when developed. Mr. John Kimball, representing the Trustees of the
Reservation spoke to the Board citing the major concern of the
Reservation being the strip of land which is a right-of-way, abutting
the property never ne disturOed or traveled on by vehicles.
MOTION: By John Burke to close the public hearing and take the matter
under advisement.
SECOND: John Simons
VOTE: Unanimous of those present.
MOTION: By John Burke to accept a thirty day extension, for the
decision, from the applicant.
SECOND: John Simons
VOTE: Unanimous of those present.
Chestnut Street - Common Driveway
Not discussed due to lack of ouorum.
Coventry Estates - Common Driveway
Not discussed due to lack of quorum
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Decisions
1070 Osqood Street - Site Plan Review
Extension needed, no action due to lack of quorum. Applicant requested
an extension until February 25, accepted by the Planning Board.
Lonq Pasture - Definitive Subdivision
Extension needed, no action due to lack of quorum. Applicant requested
an extension until March l, accepted by the Planning Board.
Abbott Villaqe - Definitive Subdivision Modification
No action taken. Extension needed.
Jeffrey Place - Definitive Subdivision
Extension needed, no action taken, no quorum. John Burke not voting on
this matter. Mr Tom Callahan was present and wrote for an extension
until March l, 1988.
Jerad II - Common Driveway
No action taken due to lack of quorum
Coventry Estates - Common Driveways
Deferred from this meeting.
Bond & Covenants
Bearhitl Subdivision - Bond Release
MOTION: By John Simons to recind the ~'°tio~ m~c~e~Y
seconded by himself on January ?, 1988, to release funds for th~'
Bearhill Subdivision, due to conflicting amounts available.
SECOND: John Burke
VOTE: Unanimous of those present.
Kara Drive - Bond Release
John James, representated Mr. Flynn, spoke to the Board. Also present
was Beverly Longueil, daughter of Mr. Joseph Giard, who is an abutter to
the development and is in litigation with Mr. Flynn because of a
drainage problem. Mrs. Longeuil spoke inbehalf of her father and
requested that the Board abstain from releasing any money until the
drainage issue was cleared up. After a lengthy discussion many issues
were cleared up for Mrs. Longueil. Also present was Jack Linden,
Conservation Commission. He spoke and helped in clearing up the issues.
MOTION: By John Burke to release $9q,000 and retain $20,000 for work to
be completed and request that the applicant supply a set of
As-Builts Plans in order to determine the existing conditions on
the site.
SECOND: John Simons
Vote: Unanimous of those present.
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Cranberry Lane -.- Bond Acceptance & Bond Release
MOTION: By John Burke to accept the bond and release lots subject to
everything being in order.
SECOND: John Simons
VOTE: Unanimous
Jerad I Bond Release
MOTION: By John Burke to release the monies as per the Department Heads,
releasing $36,000 and a field determination on the erosion
control methods called for by the Board.
Second: John Simons
Vote: Unanimous
The account is to be in the Town of North Andover only, not the Town and
Mr. Janusz. This is to be corrected by Mr. Janusz and accepted by the
Board in its new form.
Irvine Estates
MOTION: By John Burke to accept a six month extension for the decision
on the preliminary plan till May 31, 1988.
SECOND: John Simons
VOTE: Unanimous of those present
MOTION: By John Burke to adjourn the meeting.
SECOND: John Simons
VOTE: Unanimous of those present
The meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m.
Paul A. Hedstrom, Chairman
Janet L. Eaton, Secretary