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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-02-11February 11, 1981 Special Meeting The PLANNING BOARD held a special meeting on Monday evening, February 11, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Office Meeting Room with the following members present and voting: William Chepulis, Chairman; Joseph D'Angelo, Clerk; Michael P. Roberts; and John J. Burke. Highwa~v Surveyor William Cyr and Town Planner Susan St. Pierre were also present. The meeting w~s moved ahead because of a holiday (Washington's Birthda~) falling on the second Me, day of the month. Public Hearin~ - Amendments to Rules and Regulations - continued from Februa~r 2 After discussion with the Board and the members of the audience, it was agreed to postpone the public hearing until a full Board is present. Plans Not Rec~iring Approval Haddow - Marblehead Street A variauoe was granted by the Board of Appeals on February 9, 1981. The applicant wishes to divide her property and convey two separate dwellings to two separate daughters, thereby changing the lot line. Motion: by Mr. Roberts tb~t the plan of land located in North Andover, M~ss. prepared for Mary Haddow, dated January, 1981, be approved under Sub- division Control Law Not Required. Second: by Mr.. Burke Vote: Unanimous in x~avor of the motion Strobel - Middlesex Street This plan was previously approved with the condition that more information be submitted from the County Engineer. The adjacent lot is now defined and Mrs. Strobel presented a plan she obtained from the Registry of Deeds. In addition, Mr. Chepulis read a letter from the County Engineer, dated February 6, 1981, addressed to Mr. William Cyr. Moti on: by Mr. Roberts that the plan of laud located in North Andover, Mass. prepared for Helen Kent and S~ndra Duncan, dated December 1, 1980 and revised February 10, 1981, be approved under Subidvision Control Law Not Required. Second: by Mr. Burke Vote: Unanimous in favor of the motion. H~¥es - Chestnut Street This plan was previously approved subject to the engineer signing the plan over his stamp and a notation was to be plaoed on the plan showing the old and new lot lines. Also, the Planning Board stamp is now on the plan. The corrections February 11, 1981 -2- Special meeting PNRA' s - continued and ~dditions have been m~de and Mr. Roberts signed the plan and application. Other ,B~ s~n~ess Because some members of the audience were expected at the Conservation Commission's meeting this evening, it was agreed to take up matters on the agenda out of order. Lakeside - discussion with John Turtle - sil~ati.on at Stevens Pond Mr. Tuttle stated that he has met with Mr. Cyrand members of the Conservation Commission and ham received their ideas as to what can and should be done about the problem. He has cleared up the sumps to the catch basins. He has also installed about 60 hay bales and will install another 25 tomorrow. In addition, he has agreed to file a Notice of Intent with the Con. Com. Mr. Burke stated that he viewed the area toda~v and found no silt. Prsliminar~ Plan Submittal - George Barke~ - set discussion date Mr. John Callahau, the engineer, addressed the Board. The property is zoned Industrial and is located on Route 125. Mr. Burke suggested that this discussion be postponed because of the fact that this is the last Planning Board meeting for Mr. Chepulis and Mr. D'Angelo. The two members are not running for election and when the Board meets again, there will be two new members present, and the discussion will have to be repeated. However, Mr. Chepulis and Mr. D'Angelo expressed interest in the ~ubdivision. The Board and Mr. Callahan viewed the plans and discussed zone lines, easements, countour, etc. Concern was raisedabout speed on the ro~d and the width of the entry. The Board set the site walk for S~turday, March 14, 1981 at 9:00 a.m. Mr. D'Angelo asked to be included as a consultant. The discussion date was set for Narch 16, 198~ and the name of the subdivision is to be Commerce P~rk of North Andover. Willows Industrial Park - release The clerk read a letter from Hutchins and Wheeler, attorneys for the buyer of Lot D at the industrial park. They are requesting a release of Lot D. There is some confusion as to whether the lot was ever released. The Board reviewed the release from the file and other documents. Motion: by Mr. Burke to release Lot D on Willows Industrial Park from the covenant. Second: by Mr. Roberts No vote February 11, 1981 -3- Special meetin~; Wi 11 ows -...c on t inu e.d.. Motion: by Mr. Roberts to refer the matter to To~zn Counsel because of the doubt. Second: by Mr. Burke Vote: Unanimous in favor of the motion. Monteiro Na~v - verification o.f str.eet name There has been confusion about the name of the street. Mr. Cyr said he favors Monteiro Way as the new name of the street located in the Rocky Ridge Subdivision. Motion: Second: Vote: by Mr. Roberts to confirm the name of the road as Monteiro Way. by Mr. Burke Unanimous in favor of the motion. In further discussion, ~usan reminded the Board that they agreed to adopt a policy on naming new streets. Mr. Roberts stated that it has been the practice in the past that unless a street name conflicts with another, the Planning Board has accepted the recommendation of the developer and he would like to continue this policy. He instructed the secretary to draf~ a letter to all town departments and inform them that this practice will continue and also to inform them that the Planning Board voted to name the street in the Rocky Ridge Subidivison Menteiro Way. Advisor~ Board - Meetin$ of..Februar~ 12, 1981 -Budget Mr. Chepulis stated that since this is his last meeting, the Vice-Chairman should represent the Beard to discuss the l~adget with the Advisory Board. Minutes - December 15. 1981 Motion: Second: Vote: by Mr. Burke to accept as written by Mr. Roberts Unanimous in favor of the motion. Greenwood East - one drivewa~v serving three lots - request for waiver Mr. ~"rank Gelinas w~s present tonight and presented a new set of plans, showing the existing grade on plan viewand on profile ~iew. The planned gradingand the existing g~ing are almost the same. The plan also shows the lonation of the sewer coming from the three lots as well as a cross-section at the bottom of the pa~, the guardrail at the foot of the intersection, and the detail at the intersectic~ of the driveway with the gutter line on Greenwood East. He stated that the plan meets the requirements of the ~ard of ~h~blic Works and the Highway Department. February 11, 1981 -4- Special meeting Greenwood E~st - continued The Board reviewed the plans. Mr. Gelinas stated that they are continuing the existing gutters, allowing the water to pass over the driveway, a standard that the town has set. Mr. Chepulis questioned why Lots 4A, 5B, and 6B ? Gelinas - Form A's. There was further discussion about water lines and fire pro~ec~ion. Mr. Gelinas stated that these matters were looked into at the time the subdivision was approved. The clerk then read a letter from Dennis Currier, Acting Fire Chief, dated January 22, 1981, in which he cites several problems for the fire department maneuvering their apparatus on the driveway. Both Mr. Roberts and Mr. D'~Eelo expressed concern over this letter. Mr. Gelinas responded that it does not matter if there are three driveways or one - the fire department will still have a problem. Mr. Gelinas stated that there are no regulations governing the grade of the driveway - his client is seeking a waiver and this should be the issue here. Mr. Chepulis questioned what alternatives there are andwhat led to this problem. Mr. Gelinas stated that if the town demands three driveways, there will be three driveways parallel, but the losers will be %he neighbors and theneighborhoed. Attorney Jim Hyde, representing the Kalutions, who abut the property, then spoke. He stated that it is unfortunate that the members of the Board did not forsee this problem. He feels that this subdivision, while a mini one, should come under the Subdivision Control Law. He is also very concerned about fire pro%ectien and raised the question - '~ssuming you do get a fire engine up there, how do you get it do~?" Atty. t~vde also presented a copy of a case with similarities in Nantucket, in which the court ruled that although you have frontage, you do not have accessi- bility. He stated that it is not the Board's concern to maximize lots - safety should be the issue and the Subdivision Control Law should apply to this street. Mrs. Devon, an abutter, also expressed concern. She feels that her son is in danger because of the trucks and because of the steepness of the hill. She also feels there is a drainage problem in the area. Mr. Gelinas then asked - '~here does my client stand?" He stated that since the Rules and Regulations have been adopted for common driveways, his office has brought forward at least two and possibly three plans whereby the wisdom of a common di, iveway was approved by the Board. Mr. Chepulis asked where and Mr. Gelinas replied off Chestnut Street toward Blueberry Hill Road and also on WinterHill. Mr. Chepulis argued that Conservation Commission OK'd them and Gelinas disagreed and insisted it was the Planning Board. Nr. Gelina~ then stated that his client is going to go ahead and build the lots because of economics. He said he will talk to the fire chief about maneuverability. February 11, 1981 -5- Special meeting Greenwood East - continued Atty. H~de stated there are other factors here - all things under Subdivision Control Law are pertinent here. In addition, you have an abutter who h~s doubts about the drainage and the grade of the road. Mr. D'Angelo replied that these t~ings are under the control of the Highway Surveyor, but he personally would like to see the road widened. Nr. D'Angelo then asked if it would be possible to write into the deeds of the future home owners that they are not to expect fire protection. Atty. Hyde warned that y~u have a letter on record warning the Board of this very problem. Mr. Chepulis stated the old cliche - "Buyer Beware." Benny 0sgood told the Board that they are overlooking the fact that he did not do this for economics only - the lots are buidable, but constructing three driveways would have devastated the area. No action on the waiver request. French F~rm Village.- Decision Mr. Gelinas presented a fact sheet to the Board. Mr. D'Angelo asked what are the Board of Public Works plans for extending the sewer -Mr. Gelinas replied - no immediate plans for extending the sewer - only to increase the size of it. In ~dditien, a discussion followed between Mr. Gelinas and the Board on the cost of operating pumping stations in North Andover. The Chairman instructed the secretary to write a letter to Mr. Borgesi for a breakdown of these costs, and a copy of the reply is enclosed with these minutes. Not i on: by Mr. Roberts to approve the Preliminary Subdivision Plan entitled French Farm Village, prepared by Frank C. Gelinas Associates, dated December 4, 1980, with the following modifications: 1. In accordance with the Board of Fire Engineers letter dated January 8, 1981, ~he distance between h~rants shall be no greater than 500 feet; 2. All requzirements for street trees shall be enforced and a bond shall be posted at the Definitive Subdivision stage for this purpose in accordance with the Tree Warden's letter dated jann_~vy 15, ~981; 3. Water and sewer improvements shall be in accordance with the Board of Public Works letter dated January 16, 1981. Additionally, a detailed design for the sewage pumping station and force main shall be sumbitted with the Definitive Subdivision Plan and a Flow Study on the existing sewer on Sutton Street shall be submitted prior to the submittal of the Definitive Subdivision Plan; 4. In accordance with the Highway Surveyor's letter dated January 19, 1981: a. Adequate slope easements shall be sho~ on the Difinitive Sub- division Plan aocomedating an eight foot shoulder area and a 2.1 slope. Said easement shall also be submitted in a written, recordable form; and b. Bank gravel shall be used on roadway. If bank gravel is not available, a top dressing of six inches of processed gravel shall be required. February 11, 1981 -6- Special meeting Prench Farm Village - continued Second: by Mr. Burke Vote: Unanimous in favor of the motion. Public Hearing -Rules and Regulations - pcstponed~arlier Notion: Second: by Mr. Burke to continue the public hearing to amend the Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land until March 16, 1981. by Mr. D'Angelo Vote: Unanimous in favo~ of ~he mo~ion. Miscellandous Matters Town Planner St. Pierre presented correspondence from the Middleton Planning Board regarding the re-zoning of Route 114 at the North Andover line. The proposed re-zoning is to Industrial and General Business. The Board instructed her to reply to the Middleton Planning Board that the North Andover Planning Board has no objection to this proposal, since it is in harmony with our zoning in that area. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. William Chepulis, ~aiman -- Jean E. White, JOHN P THOMP,~iON.'~CH*,IRMAN RAYMOND J CAN?Y GEORGE H. SANFORD CLERK TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER. MAS;;. BOARD OF PUBLIC: WORKS WATER, SEWER. PARK. 'PLAYGROUND AND SCHOOL GROUNDS DEPARTMENTS JOSEPH J. BORGESI February 23, 1981 Mr. William Chepulis, Chairman Planning Board 120 Main St. North Andover, Mass. 01845 Dear Bill: Persuant to your letter of February 12, 1981, we have investigated the two sewage pump stations now in service and have the following results: Johnson Circle electricity cost 1980 $750.87 Sandra Lane electricity cost 1980 __~29.62. $1180.49 The total cost for parts and service at both stations was $750.00 We presently have plans to eliminate both the Sandra Lane and Johnson Circle lift stations by making them part of our gravity flow system. The annual 1981 Town Meeting warrant will contain an article to extend the sewer on Salem Street through the Ridgewood Cemetery to Johnson Circle. The construction of the sewer from Kieran Road to S~andra Lane has been held up due to easement problems. --- We do not have any Plans to enlarge the sewer on Sutton Street or to extend the existing Suttou Street sewer to 0sgood Street. If you have any further cruestions please do not hesitate to call. JJB/wh Very truly yours, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS joseph J. Borgesi Superintendent