HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-08-19 Planning Board Minutes Planning Board Meeting
DPW Conference Room
August 19,1997
Members Present:
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Richard S . Rowen, Chairman, Alberto Angles, Associate Member &
Joseph V. Mahoney. John Simons, Clerk arrived at 7 : 32 p.m. ,
Richard Nardella arrived at 7 : 40 p.m. , William Scott, Director of
Community Development was also present.
The meeting was called to order at 7 : 00 p.m.
Minutes :
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board
voted unanimously to approve the minutes as amended for August 5,
1997 .
Endorse Plans :
Old Center Lane- definitive subdivision
The Board endorsed the subdivision plans for Old Center lane.
Salem Street- Form A
The Board endorsed the Form -A plans for Salem Street
Bonny Lane - Form A
The Board asked Mr. Scott to look over the plan to make sure
there was enough acreage to make another lot. The Board
authorized Mr. Scott to sign the plans .
Discussion:
Windkist Estates - entrance walls
Bill Barrett was present to ask the Board if they would allow him
to put up a wood sign at the entrance of Windkist Farms . Mr.
Barrett stated that the sign would have a carved horse on it and
would be 6' high. Mr. Rowen stated that he would prefer it to be
a little smaller but has no right to tell him how to build it .
Mr. Nardella stated that the Board is trying to do away with big
entrances . Mr. Rowen stated that the Board cannot stop him but
would like to see the sign a little smaller.
Continued:
315 Turnpike Street (Merrimack College - site plan review
Mr. Rowen stated that he has seen and walked the site and has no
major issues . The Zoning Board of Appeals has granted them a
variance . Mr . Coppola stated that they are going to prohibit
freshman parking on the campus . Mr. Coppola stated that by doing
this it eliminate about 400 cars . The Director of Public Works
1 - of Andover submitted a letter to the Board stating that the
College has been working with them on solving any drainage
problems . Mr. Nardella stated that he had visited the site and
Saw no issues . Mr. Mahoney asked if the Fire Department had any
issues . Mr. Scott stated khat they have no major issues .
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr . Simons, the Board
voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Simons, the board
voted unanimously to accept the draft decision as amended.
1211 Osgood Street - site plan review
Mr . Mahoney stated that he has looked at other florists and
thought that the chain link fence around the property looked all
right . Frank Terranova stated that he has decided to put a
picket fence around the front of the property and chain link
around the rest of the property. Mr. Scott stated that he would
prefer to see a swing gate rather than a slide gate. Mr .
Nardella asked what the purpose of having the exit & entrances
off of Rt . 125. Mr. Terranova stated that it was for the
convenience for the customers . Mr. Nardella asked why couldn' t
they enter & exit from Barker Street . Mr. McLay stated that they
were trying to keep the traffic away from the homes . Mr. Rowen
asked if they were planning to repave the parking lot . Mr. McLay
stated that they are . Mr. Rowen asked if they are planning to
landscape around the fence . Mr . McLay stated that they are. Mr .
Scott stated that they do not have any plans for a sign but, for
now they can put up a banner and in 90 days they can come back
before the Board and submit plans for a sign approval . Steven
Cyr, of Salem Street, sated that it would be nice to see the
building with out boards on the windows . Mr. Scott went over the
draft decision with the Board. Mr. Terranova asked if they are
planning to put central air in the building. Mr. Terranova
stated that there is currently a central air conditioning unit in
the back of the building.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board
voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board
voted unanimously to approve the draft decision.
Red Gate Pasture - definitive Subdivision
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Ben Osgood Jr . submitted to the Board a letter of continuance of
time until October 8, 1997 . Ben Osgood stated that John Chessia
did not have time to look over the drainage because he had gone
on vacation. Mr. Rowen stated that it is not the Board' s or the
Town' s fault for the delay' s . Mr. Osgood stated that Mr . Cyr' s
property is our most concern. Mr. Scott stated that he would
like to have John Chessia at the next meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board
voted unanimously to accept Mr. Osgood' s letter of continuance
until October 8, 1997 .
An abutter of Foxwood stated that he sees a significant drainage
problem in the winter.
Of 87 Foxwood Drive stated that he sees the water from their
yard go right into Mr . Cyr' s property.
Mr . Nardella stated that there is definitely a problem at Foxwood
regarding drainage. Mr. Rowen stated that we do not want
Foxwoods problems to affect Mr. Osgoods development . Mr . Rowen
stated that Mr . Osgoods development is not going to solve or make
issues worse at Foxwood.
Continued until September 2, 1997 .
Lot/Bond Releases :
Lot 4 Brookview Drive - lot release
The Board signed the Form-J but will not release the lots until
the applicant gets a check to the Planning Board for the building
of the road. The Board will allow the applicant to roll over the
$10, 000 from the site opening bond into the roadway bond.
Lost Pond Lane - bond release
Tim Willett, Staff Engineer, sent a letter to the Board
recommending that the Board release $59, 300 and retain $36, 000 .
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board
voted unanimously to release $59, 300 and retain $36, 000 .
15 Carriage Chase - bond release
The applicant submitted to the Planning Department the as-built
plan for 15 Carriage Chase . Mr . Scott recommends to release the
remaining balance of the bond for 15 carriage chase .
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On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board
voted unanimously to release the remaining balance of $2, 000 plus
interest for 15 Carriage Chase .
164 Sutton Street - bond release
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The applicant submitted to the Planning Department the as-built
plan and a letter from their engineer stating that the site was
constructed in substantial compliance with the site development
plans . Mr. Scott stated that there was a complaint on the
impacts of construction on the adjacent streets .
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr . Simons, the Board
voted unanimously to release $3, 000 plus interest once Mr. Scott
has checked the site .
Executive Session:
On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board
agreed to convene into Executive Session for the purpose of
discussing 200 Chickering Road site plan review. The vote took
place at 8 : 30 p.m.
Roll call vote :
Mr. Rowen yes
Mr. Mahoney yes
Mr. Nardella yes
Mr. Angles yes
Mr. Simons yes
On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board
agreed to come out of executive Session and reconvene in open
session. The vote took place at 8 : 55 p.m..
Roll call vote :
Mr. Rowen yes
Mr . Mahoney yes
Mr. Nardella yes
Mr. Angles yes
Mr. Simons yes
Adjournment:
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr . Simons, the Board
voted unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9: 00
p .m.
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