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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSErrS
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Minutes of the Meeting of Wednesday, January 29, 1986
Members Present: B, Mansour
W. Vicens
H. Fink
A . Resca (7:30)
J.. 'Lindon
J. Lafond
Cons. Asst. T. Peter
1) Minutes of January 15th accepted as amended.
2) Q„ rrQ�ondwence
a) Letter from Peter Hornbeck concerning the Estate of Mary Charles.
b) Republic Development, Lots 5, 6 and 7. - North Liberty St.
c) .Bear Hill Construction Schedule from Designer Homes
d) DEQE response from John Felix on wetlands administration.
e) American Development Co. - request for withdraw of their
Abbreviated ,Notice of .Intent.
f) Letter concerning Lots 1 and 2 Salem Turnpike _ H. Fink to
review for next meeting.
,g) Letter to Planning Board concerning Revisions to Oakwood Sub-
division Plan. H. Fink to review for next meeting.
h) Amendment of General By-Laws, Chapter 3, Section 3. 5 (B)
i) Planning Board Decision on. Oakwood Estates.
j) Letter from Town Planner Re: Abbott Village Phase 2
Nutmeg Lane Extension.
3) .tica^t _. _ d.Q_Y ...Business Park
B. 14(.isour is concerned that the plan submitted is not sufficient.
The file #242-193 will have to be reviewed as well before Lot 8
can be approved to start wore. 0.K. to start after Bob checks file.
4) Lots y U„ & S„Flagship Drive,
J. Lafond feels the changes are insignificant, however the erosion control
needs to be upgraded. J. Lafond motion to accept the new plan submitted,
a letter will be recorded at the Registry of Deeds. H. Fink second, motion
carries. J. Lindon motion to extend the Order of Conditions for one (1)
year and add a restriction that work cannot commence until after June 1,
1986, J, Lafond second, motion carries,
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5) Great Pond Estatesr
Thomas Neve represented Great Pond Estates. He proposes alternatives
to the appeal, in order to possibly revise the Order of Conditions issued
by the NACC. A superceding Order of Conditions has not been written
by DEQE. DEQE will wait for the NACC to take these alternatives presented
by. T. Neve under advisement. J. Lafond expressed concern for water
quality. He would like to see a drainage system which would adequately
control the quality of water runoff into the Take. A decision
will be discussed at the next meeting.
6) Lot_ 43 Vest Way
J. Lafond motion to issue a Partial Compliance under file #242-140, and
file #242-95.B Mansour second, motioncarries.
7 Lot ---- -Carlton Lane
Site review by H. Fink is acceptable.
8) Lot 16A and 17A Carlton Lane
W. Vicens does not recommend a compliance; also problem with erosion
control across from Lot 18. T.Neve representing applicant - will look into it.
9) Public Hearing
Abbott Village - Phase 1
Thomas Neve represented the applicant. According to the NACC'S
consultant BSC, Summary of Findings Phase I.: most of the wetland
alterations proposed do not qualify as limited projects. Proposed
culverts are undersized. Proposed roadway storm drainage and
infiltration system will not function under certain conditions, and
as a result will create a greater runoff condition on and off-site.
The performance standards have not been met and the interests will
not be protected. J, Lafond and J. Lindon discussed minimizing the
wetland impacts by changing the roadway layout. W. Vicens discussed
road drainage design and possible problems.
The rate of peak runoff of Phase 1 will be greater after construction,
and will drain south into Phase II. B. Mansour discussed concerns
for flood elevations in close proximity to house foundations. Abutter
showed concern for flooding occurrences due to the construction of
wetland crossings. Phil Moran, an attorney for the abutters,expressed
concern for the project being split into 2 phases in order to maximize
the area of wetlands to be filled. He also expressed concern for 3
driveways crossing a wetland when one commorAdrive could be con-
sidered. E. Nitzsche, a member of the Planning Board, mentioned that
the roadway approved by the Planning Board was the only alternative
presented to that Board. J. Burke, and another abutter., expressed
concern for the road drainage design and maintenance after construction.
Abbott Village - Phase 2
Thomas Neve represented the applicant. He expressed reasons why he
feels the subdivision road system falls under a limited project.
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E. Nitzsche, Planning Board, explained his board's reason for the
Nutmeg Extension, is e. , Abbott Street is too narrow to
accommodate all of the traffic from a 27 house subdivision. Abutte-r's
express concern for street drainage problems.
W. Vicens mentions that BSC will be submitting reports for Phase 1
and Phase 2 on February 4th.
Phase 2 needs to show wetland boundary changes made by the
botanists from .IEP and BSC, T Peter mentioned that the possible
wetland which exists at the proposed Salem Street access needs to be
defined by drainage calculations in order to be defined as isolated
land subject to flooding. However, the plant species may not be 50%
of the entire plant community, J. Lkndnnmotion to close the Public
Hearing on Phase 1 and on Phase 2 and issue an Order of Conditions
within 21 days. Ho Fink second, motion carries.
A subcommittee of the Conservation Commission will attend the Planning
Board Meeting Monday night, February 3rd:to discuss this project.
10) Cavent„ry..Estates Order of Conditions
B. Mansour motion to accept the Order of Conditions as amended.
J. Lindon second, motion carries.
11) School Committee and School Site,
T. Peter to tali Dr. Bernall to be kept informed as to .the. possible school site.
12) Land Bank - Jim Lafond and Jack Lindon are the subcommittee of the
Conservation Commission.
13) Lot 33 Vest Wayand 34 Vest Way.
J. Lafond motion to re-issue Enforcement Orders on Lots 33 and 34 Vest
Way - to appear at our meeting February 12th. J. Lindon second,
motion carries.
14) Francis Estates
T. Peter to tell ECS to read the Order of Conditions, and place erosion
control properly,before a site visit is to be made, .
15) Q c and Hill.
H. Fink to write letter to Planning Board - requiring a .Pequest for Determination
be filed by the applicant.
16) Estate of Mary Charles
J. Lafond motion to accept the denial Order of Conditions as amended
B. Mansour second, -motion carries,
Meeting adjourns at 12,10 A.M.