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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-05-06 Planning Board Minutes Planning Board Meeting Senior Center - Warrant Articles May 6, 1997 Members Present: Joseph Mahoney, Chairman, Richard Rowen, Vice Chairman, Alberto Angles, Associate Member, arrived at 7 : 05 p.m. Richard Narde.11a arrived at 7 : 20 p.m. John Simons arrived at 7 : 55 p.m. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner was also present . Warrant Articles: Street Acceptances : Article 34 - Cherise Circle Jay Brimanti was present to represent the residents of Cherise Circle . Mr. Brimanti stated that no one in the neighborhood wants the island. Another resident stated that he has a boat and could not back his boat into his driveway if the island was there . Mr. Rowen stated that he prefers the island to go in but is not going to be the only one against it . Mr. Rowen stated that he feels that we should go along with the plan the way it was made . On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted 3--1 to waive the island and add additional landscaping on the slope. Mr. Nardella opposed. Article 31 Old Cart Way Ms . Colwell recommends to wait until Town Meeting to make a decision because DPW is waiting to receive an as built plan. Article 33 - White Birch Lane Ms . Colwell stated that they still have some issues regarding drainage with DPW. Ms . Colwell does not think they will be able to resolve these issues prior to Town Meeting. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted E unanimously for unfavorable action on acceptance of White Birch Lane . Article 36 Hickory Hill Road i Ms . Colwell stated that a wooden sign has been put up and there are no other issues . Ms . Colwell recommended favorable action. ! � 1 On a motion by Mr . Rowen, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously for favorable action on acceptance of Hickory Hill Road. Article 9 -- Construction of a new Thomson Elementary School George Blaisdell, Superintendent of Schools, was present to discuss to the Board what their plans are for the new school . They are seeking approval for a new two-story, sixteen classroom school on the existing site . There have been increases in enrollment require the addition of three more classrooms . The gym was also extended to provide additional area for physical fitness use . The building would be made of brick, colored precast concrete trim and slate--like roof shingles . Ms . Colwell asked what affect does tonight' s vote have on this . Mr. Blaisdell stated that it will stay in the warrant and will have to go before the School Committee . Mr. Rowen asked if there was going to be other types of rooms beside classrooms . Mr. Minnicucci stated that there will be a computer rooms and music rooms . Mr. Minnicucci also stated that there will be a cafeteria and a gymnasium. Mr . Rowen asked if they were still planning on putting in another school . Mr . Blaisdell stated that they were . On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously for favorable action on construction of a new Thomson School . Article 21 - Inter-municipal Agreement for Water Supply Bill Scott, Director of Community Development, was present to discuss Article 21 . Mr. Rowen stated that he would like to see this article postponed until an amendment . Article 23 - Home Rule Petition -special industrial assessment district Bill Scott, Director of Community Development, was present to discuss the Home Rule Petition. Mr . Scott stated that he has been working with the City of Lawrence to attempt to resolve the tax issues regarding the development of the airport . Mr. Mahoney asked about how close they are to agreeing with Lawrence . Mr. Scott stated that we are the same as we were before nothing has changed. 2 �1 Mr. Scott stated that we need to establish a Home Rule Petition to separately tax the Town of North Andover. What it would be is a tax share bill . Mr. Rowen stated that it needs to be clearly understood at Town Meeting or people won' t vote for it. Mr. Scott stated that he is going to make a pamphlet for Town Meeting so people can read it over while they' re there . Mr. Scott also stated that it will be a set rate for the current tax rate . On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously for favorable action for the Home Rule Petition. Article 38 - Upgrade Jetwood Street Dan Nicolosi was present to discuss Jetwood Street. Mr. Nicolosi stated that he has lived on the street for 18 years . Mr . Nicolosi stated that since he has lived there he has not had trash pick-up but has to pay taxes . Ms . Colwell recommends favorable action. Bill Hmurciak, Director of DPW, also agrees . On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr . Nardella, the Board voted favorable action to upgrade Jetwood Street . Article 41 - Conservation Restriction - Osgood Hill Al Manzi ITT, was present to discuss Osgood Hill . Mr. Manzi stated that he would like to keep it in its natural state. The parts of the property that they would like put a conservation restriction on is everything but excludes the conference center. Mike Schena of the Master plan committee stated that they voted unfavorable action on this article because it was to premature . Bob Halpin, Town Manager, stated that it is the purpose to preserve open space . Mr. Halpin stated that we need to find a practical plan to keep it in its historical state . Susan Bennett, a member of the Open Space Committee stated that the Open Space Committee is in favor of this article and they are every concerned that building might hurt the water supply. Mr. Nardella stated that he thought the intent was to prevent houses on the lake . I� 3 Mr. Rowen stated that the Town now owns Osgood Hill and will not allow any development . On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously on unfavorable action for a conservation restriction on Osgood Hill . Article 42 - Conservation Restriction - Town Farm Ms . Colwell recommends favorable action on this article. The Town Farm is not an appropriate building site and should be preserved. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Simons the Board voted 4-1 on favorable action for the conservation restriction on Town Farm. Public Hearings (7 :30 .m. ) New: Article 29 - Amend Zoning Bylaw - Dimensional Changes Mike Schena was present to discuss Amending the Zoning Bylaw. Mr. Schena would like to amend Village Residential zoning from 11, 000 SF to 1 Acre lots . Mr. Schena passed out packets for the Planning Board to review tables that he made up regarding rezoning Rt . 114 . Mr. Schena stated that the Master Plan Committee has received evidence from the Towns people during the phone surveys that they don' t want residential development on Rt . 114 . Mr. Rowen asked Mr. Schena if this was a proposal of the Master Plan Committee . Mr. Schena stated no, that it was as a private citizen. Mr. Hajjar stated that he thinks the builders should be able to do what the Rules & Regulations tell them to do . Bob Dunn, owner of Boston Ski Hill, stated that his property was GB for 50 years and then was changed to VR. Mr. Dunn stated that he wanted to put condominiums up but was denied. Mr . Schena stated that this was brought to his attention and he is not doing this in secret . He stated that residents spoke out to him during phone surveys . Tom Laudani, 41 Marbleridge Road, stated that the developers play by the rules and they proceed with plans based on the properties . Mr. Laudani stated that his phone never rang when the Master Plan Committee was doing the phone surveys . Mr . Laudani stated that 4 .13 he is standing in front of the Board right now as a citizen not as a developer. Mr. Schena stated that he thinks it is ridiculous to put a residential neighborhood almost at the Town lane and have to bus children in and out there. Mr. Nardella stated that he respects his opinion. Mr. Scott stated that the study done by the staff that residents favor commercial on Rt. 114 . Ms . Colwell stated that we are not saying that 1 acre zoning is right but, there are 98 lots and the Towns people have the right to decide what acres go on Rt . 114 . Ms . Colwell stated that the Master Plan did not submit the petition but is in favor of it. Mr. Laudani, stated that he is operating within the guidelines of the Towns Rules & Regulations and if his property is grandfathered they are allowed 16 lots per year and if there not they are allowed 13 lots per year maximum. Mr . Scott stated that phasing does provide the community to catch up. Mr. Schena is not directing his article just at Mr. Laudani' s property. Mr . Rowen stated that his in favor of this article and agree with Mr. Schena because there is plenty more of VR out there and the Town cannot afford this . On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted 2-3 for unfavorable action on amending the Zoning Bylaw. Article 30 - Amend Section 8 . 1 (7) Off Street Parking Dominic Scalise was present to discuss article 30 . Mr. Scalise would like to reduce the parking spaces from 101x20' to 91x18' . Mr. Scalise stated that all surrounding towns have 91x181parking spaces . Mr. Scalise stated that this town has had 101x20' for a number of years and people are always going before the Board of Appeals to get the 91x18' parking spaces . Mr. Scalise stated that the standardized sparking space is 91x181 . Mr. Nardella asked how Mr. Scott felt about this . Mr . Scott stated that he is in favor of not building huge parking lots and having better site plans . Ms . Colwell recommends favorable action. 5 On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the Board voted unanimously of favorable action on Amending Section 8 . 1 (7) Off Street Parking. Article 39 - Amend portion of the Zoning Map from R-6 to GB Leonard Annaloro was present to discuss Article 39 . Mr. Annaloro is looking to rezone a portion of the R-6 Zone - GB. Under the GB zone approximately 2 to 3 lots could be created. However, due to the small lot sizes allowed in the zone and the wetland restrictions the likely uses are fast food restaurants and gas stations . The site is not big enough for a large commercial venture . Bob Webster, who has a business in the Willow' s, stated that he does not residents to access through industrial . Mr. Annaloro stated that if he put an office building on the property it would conform to the Willow' s buildings . Ms . Colwell stated that she is not in favor of this article because of the concern of what would go there . The things that that are allowed on GB is gas stations and things we don' t want in that area . Scott Hajjar, of Turnpike Street, stated that he is in fear for his children on Rt . 114 . Mr. Scott is concerned with having abutters so close to commercial buildings like the abutters on Marion Drive with the problems that they have been having with the noise . Mr. Scott also stated that he spoke to Mr. Annaloro and told him to inform the residents of Meadowood. Mr. Scott also asked why there were no abutters from Meadowood to address there concerns about this rezoning. Mr. Annaloro stated that they informed 100 abutters when they filed with ConCom. Mr. Scott stated they did not send them a notice of rezoning. Ms . Colwell stated that that' s why we created the Master Plan Committee . Mr. Hajjar stated that if the Planning Board does not vote favorable action then we can build residential . 6 ,5 On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted unanimously for unfavorable action on to amend portion of the Zoning Map from R-6 to GB. Article 40 - Amend portion of the Zoning Map from GB to R-4 George Schruender was present to discuss Article 40 . Mr . Schruender would like to change the property from GB to R-4 . Mr. Schruender stated that the property is surrounded on three sides by R-4 Zone and is across the street from R-5 Zone . Mr. Nardella asked if the house would face Baldwin Street. Mr. Schruender stated that it would. Mr. Simons asked if it was the only piece of property that is zoned GB. Mr. Schruender stated that there is only one other piece of property but is owned by someone else and is down the street . Ms . Colwell recommends favorable action. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Simons the Board voted unanimously for favorable action to amend portion of the Zoning Map from GB to R-4 . On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr . Nardella the Board voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing. Adjournment: On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 25 p.m. 7