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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-11-15Monday- November 15, 1976 1 Public Hearing The PLANNIK~ BOARD met on Monday evening, November 15, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Office Building meeting room with the following members present and voting: William Chepulis, Acting Chairman$ John J. Monteiro, Clerk; Paul R.. Lamprey and William Salemme. Chairman Fritz Ostherr was out-of-town. The hearing pOrtion of the meeting 'was taped in order that the 'chairman may hear the proceedings. There were 25 people phesent for the meeting. HEARING: Greenwood Associates - "Greenwood West" Subdivision Mr. Monteiro read the legal notice & description for thesubdivision "Greenwood West" petitioned byGreenwood Associates. - Atty. Victor Hateg spoke, representing the petition6rs. THe development is located off Chestnut St. and consists of~38 lots. The heed fdr a lift station has' been eliminated by raising the elevation of the roadway. Water installations, etc. are according to the requirements of the various boards. A l0 ft~ buffer strip is being provided along the perimeter of the subdivision in order to further preserve the natural state of the area. Frank Gelinas, the engineer, explained that there are twa'major changes from the prior plans. The grade of the roadway has been made approx..8 ft. higher; and a 50 ft. easement was extended to the property line as requested by the pre- liminary approval. Discussion was held as several Planning Board members asked questions. The sub- ' division control sub-con~ittee will walk the site on 11/26. There was no one recorded as opposed but several abutters asked questions. Philip Busby, Chestnut St. asked several questions regar~Rg depth of fill, size of culverts, water flow, width of road and shoulders, cutting of vegetation. Mrs. Busby, Chestnut St. questioned the length of the roadway. Mrs. Contarino, Hillside Rd,, questioned the placement of the sewer line. Mrs. Cynthia Goumas, Hillside Rd., questioned the setbacks & buffer strip. Lengthy discussionwasheld on the buffer strip. Mr. Chepulis read the letters from the Fire Chief, Highway Surveyor & Bd. of Public Works. Mr. Cyr was present and commented on several items in his letter. Mr. Busby, Jr., Bd. of Public Works member, was also present. Charles Foster, Bldg. Insp., reported that the develop- ment conformed to zoning reqttirements. Mr. Salemme discussed having the Fire Chief attend the 11/29 meeting concerning subdivision regulations having to do with hydrants, etc. He will be so notified. Discussion was held on Mr. Cyr's requirements per his letter. Mr. Gelinas said he would correct the plans to conform to items #3 &#& of Mr. Cyr's letter. Mike Schena and another abutter suggested that a time limitation be put on the development. Mr. Lamprey made a motion to take the petition under advisement; Mr. Salemme seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. November 15, 1976 - cont. PI~kNS NOT R~UIRING APPROVAL: 1. Roper, Woodberry Lane, Lot #10. Mr. Monteiro made a motion to approve the change in the lot lines$ Mr. Lamprey seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 2. Martin Realty (William Walo), Boxford St. Mr. Monteiro made a motion to approve the plans; Mr. Lamprey seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 3- Benton Realty, Appleton St. Changing lot lines. Bldg. Insp. Foster questioned what was being done and explained there are problems with these lots. Mr. Monteiro made a motion to 'table the matter until the 11/29 meeting and contact the applicant to attend the meeting. Mr. Lamprey seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. ~. Mary Seldon, Moody St. Atty. Eaton represented the petitioner. There was confusion on this plan. Mrs. Seldon refused to execute an easement to the town. Atty. Eaton explained that if the town wants an easement, they can purchase it or obtain 'it by eminent domain. Mr. Cyr said he couldn't understand why anyone would not want to execute an easement when it would be to their benefit. Atty. Eaton said Mrs. Seldon feels that the land is valuable and she should be compensated for it. Mr. Monteiro made a motion to refer the matter to Town Counsel for his opinion as to what action the Planning Board should take. Mr. Salemme seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Atty. Eaton reminded the Board of the l~-~ay time limit. Mr. Monteiro then made a motion that the Chairman be allowed to write a letter to Town Counsel to explain the situation. Mr. Salemme secondedthe motion. Mr. Chepulis said the motion was out of order. ANDREW CIRCLE: Mr. Cyr reported that work is progressing but not finished yet. The matter will be tabled until the Dec. 6th meeting at which time Mr. Cyr will report on it. AIRPORT: Discussion was held on the request of the Airport Commission to have North Andover contribute to their project. The town will not do so and the Board decided to forget the whole matter. REVISIONS TO S~BDIVISION RULES & R~ULATIONS: Mr. Salemme reported that he had a discussion with Fire Chief Daw and that there are problems re ~cation of hydrants, etc. but nobody knows how to solve them. Chief Daw will be contacted to attend the 11/29 meeting. TROMBLY RE-ZONING ARTICLE: Discussion was held on this particular article to be considered at a Special Town Meeting on Nov. 23rd. Mr. Lamprey made a motion to re-consider the vote. There was no second. Mr. Salemme made a motion to hold a meeting prior to town meeting at 7:00 P.M. at the Middle Schooll Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. November 15, 1976 - cont. -3- COURT APPEAL; APPLEDORE ASSOCIATES: Each of the Board members received a summons in the matter concerning Form "A". plans for Sandra Lane; Appledore Assoc. A copy will be sent to Town Counsel for his usual procedure. It should be noted that the copies of the complaints are not sigeed by Atty. Hatem. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS: Miscellaneous correspondence was read and filed. At 11:00 P.M., Mr. Monteiro made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Mr. Salemme seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. (Anna Donahue)