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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-01-05 Planning Board Minutes Planning Board Meeting Department of Public Works January 5, 1999 Members Present: 3 Richard S. Rowen, Chairman, Joseph V. Mahoney were present. John Simons, Clerk arrived at 7:15 p.m. Richard Nardella arrived at 8:10 p.m. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner was also present. Alison Lesearbeau,Vice Chairman and Alberto Angles, Associate Member were absent. Minutes: On a motion by Mr.Nardella, seconded by Mr. Simons,the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes for December 15, 1998 as amended. Discussion: Consultant for raadwaconstruction inspections- update Ms. Colwell stated that she and Jim Rand have been working on putting together and RFP for an inspector, Ms. Colwell stated that as soon as the RFP is completed it will go out for bid. Ms. Colwell stated that this will be up and running by February. Bill Barrett asked why the Board was looking for an inspector. Mr. Rowen stated that D.P.W.just doesn't have the staff to do the inspections. Bill Barrett asked if there was something in the regulations stating that the Town could do this. Mr. Rowen stated that it was in the regulations. Mr. Rowen stated that it is to make the not so careful developers pay attention. Mr. Mahoney asked what section in the regulations this is in. Ms. Colwell stated that it was in the fee regulations. Bill Barrett stated that the problem is that once the subdivision plans are complete then they proceed to do the septic plans and things get switched around to fit the septic system in. Mr. Rowers stated that the idea is not to make the developer spend more money. Bill Barrett stated that this may or may not solve the problems. Boston Hill- proposed development Bill Barrett and Ken Grandstaff were present representing Boston Ski Hill. Mr. Barrett stated that they are before the Board tonight to get a recommendation from the Planning Board to get a variance from a portion of Section 8.7(6)(e)of the Growth Management Bylaw. The Board went over the number of units and the percentage of open space with the applicants. The Board agreed to give Mr. Barrett a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals as long as he brings in a plan showing the 50%of open space. Bonds: North Andover Estates 1 Heights - u date Bruce Pitts of Toll Brothers was present representing North Andover Estates and North Andover Heights. Mr. Pitts stated that he has been working Ms. Colwell and Mr. Howard very hard. Mr. Pitts stated that they feel that they have come along way and have resolved a number of wetland issues. Mr. Pitts stated that they have been meeting with the homeowners and are trying to make everyone happy. Mr. Pitts stated that Toll Brothers will pay two years for the maintenance of the entrance way. Ms. Colwell stated that she needs the proposed cut lines on the plan and the cut lines that has already been cut added to the plan. Ms. Colwell stated that she spoke to Mike Howard before the meeting and he does not want the entrance way to be cut. Mr. Pitts stated that he will set up a meeting with Mr. Howard and the homeowners so they can reach a compromise. Diane Zientarski 34 Wildrose Drive, stated that a year ago they had a meeting regarding the wall with Ms. Colwell, Bill Scott and Mike Howard and everyone was in favor of the wall being maintained. Mr. Rowen stated that once the land is turned over to the Town the Planning Board has no say. Howard Herbst 22 Ridgeway, stated that they have been trying to work with the Boards to get this taken care of and just when we,think we've come to an agreement this Board tells us that we have to go speak to Mike Howard, Mr. Rowen stated that he is sorry that they are getting the answers that they are getting, but Conservation is going to own it. Ms. Colwell stated that we're not saying that the wall has to come down,but the whole intent was to have it maintained. Kathy Herbst 22 Ridgeway, had concerns of the lighting at the sign. Mr. Pitts stated that the lights have been shut off. Todd Smith, had concerns with the sidewalk being ripped up. Mr. Pitts stated that they have asked Mr. Joyce to repair the streets since he was the one who dug them up. Mr. Rowen stated that before the road is accepted the road has to be completed. Ms. Colwell read the bond release recommendation from D.P.W. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to release $35,000 and retain$160,000 for North Andover Estates. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Mahoney,the Board voted unanimously to release $82,600 and retain$37,975 for North Andover Heights. 701 Salem Street - u date The applicant was not present to speak on behalf of 701 Salem Street. Ms. Colwell recommended that it be continued until the January 19, 1999 meeting. Public Hearings (7:30 p.m.) : Lot B-1 Great Pond Road- watershedWee ialermit Thomas Caffrey of Caffrey and Caffrey and Chris Huntress of Geller Associates were present representing Lot B-1 Great Pond Road. Mr. Caffrey stated that they accepted the Boards recommendations and have come up with a plan showing one lot. Mr. Caffrey stated that this is a four acre parcel. Mr. Caffrey stated that the driveway is in the same location and is in an area that has the least impact on the wetlands. Mr. Caffrey stated that they are aware that this will not be approved unless this house hooks up to sewer. Mr. Caffrey stated that they would like to close the Public Hearing tonight with a guarantee that the test pits will be completed. Chris Huntress of Geller Associates, stated that with the Boards request we went down to one lot instead of two lots. Mr. Huntress stated that they have gotten a Form-A approval and a modification from ConCom. Mr. Huntress stated that the test pits are not for a septic system they are for the roof runoff. Mr.Nardella asked what the steepest grade is on the driveway. Mr. Huntress stated that the driveways steepest grade on the driveway is a 5% grade and the width of the it is 12'. Mr. Mahoney asked how far away from the Butcher Boy pump station is this. Mr. Huntress stated that it is about 500'. Ms. Colwell asked if they could move the driveway outside the 75' Conservation Zone. Mr. Huntress stated that it would involve more grading and add steepness of the driveway. Ms. Colwell stated that any work within the Conservation Zone requires a variance and they have received one. Mr. Simons asked to see what the extent of the tree cutting line would be. Mr. Huntress showed the Board the tree cutting line on the plan. Ms. Colwell stated that she is not comfortable closing the Public Hearing without having the test pits done. Mr. Rowen asked the Mr. Huntress when they could get out there and do the test pits. Mr. Huntress stated that they could get out there within a couple of weeks. Mr. Nardella stated that this is a much better plan. Ms. Colwell asked if Mr. Huntress could write a paragraph stating why the driveway is in the best location. Continued until the January 19, 1999 meeting. 492 Salem Street - fronta a exce tion Iot John Smolak of Peabody&Arnold and Joe Pelich of Cyrus Construction were present representing 492 Salem Street. Mr. Smolak stated that the applicant came before the Planning Board last month informally and showed the Board two proposals. One proposal was five lots with a road and another with 4 Form-A lots. Mr. Smolak stated that the 4 lots was less impact. Mr. Smolak stated that Lot D needs a frontage exception for 12.3'. Mr. Smolak stated that the frontage exception will not have any detrimental damage to the neighborhood. Mr. Smolak stated that there is no impact to traffic and they have adequate access. Paul Proulx of Salem Street, stated that he had concerns with the culvert on his property. Mr. Pelich stated that they had dug up the pipe and it had been crushed so they filled it up with stone so that the water would naturally flow out. Paul Proulx stated that he does not have a problem with what the developer does, it's what the people do after they move in. Mr. Smolak stated that we can't solve your problems, but we can alleviate a problem. Joe Cataldo of 518 Salem Street,asked if all the homes will be facing Salem Street. Mr. Pelich stated that they would be. Joe Cataldo asked if they will have to bring in fill for Lot D. Mr. Pelich stated that it would be very minimal. Michael Egan of 22 Bannan Drive, questioned the rule for allowing a frontage exception lot. Mr. Rowen went over the rules for approving a frontage exception lot. Ms. Colwell stated that the alternative to this plan was a subdivision. Michael Egan, stated that when he bought his home his lawyer told him that this land could never be built upon. Mr. Pelich stated that out of courtesy we will put a screening of trees for you. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Nardella,the Board voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing. Y Ms. Colwell stated that we will have a restrictive document so that Lot A will not be built on in the back. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Mahoney,the Board voted unanimously to approve the decision as written. y a 1 Clark Street(for_merl_y Borden Chemical -...site plan review Brad Mezquita and Greg Mikolaities of Appledore Engineering were present representing 1 Clark Street. Mr. Mikolaities stated that the existing buildings footprint is 186,000 SF. The area consists of 20.97 acres. Mr. Mikolaities stated that the project entails to demolish the 74,000 SF of the building and then build back 56,600 SF. 112,000 SF will be left alone. Mr. Mikolaities stated that there is annex building which is 8,100 SF which will be converted into a warehouse. Mr. Mikolaities stated that they will be cleaning up Clark Street. Mr. Mikolaities stated that the silos will be demolished and multiple power lines will be cleaned up going into the site. Mr. Mikolaities stated that they will be putting 100 trees and shrubs on the property. They will be providing loading docks and they will be supplying 404 parking spaces. Mr. Mikolaities stated that they would like to construct everything on the east side and then start on the other side. Mr. Mikolaities stated that he spoke to John Chessia today and they will be addressing his comments. Mr. Rowen asked if there was any hazardous waste on the site. Mr. Mezquita stated that they have removed everything and have met DEP's requirements and everything has been tested. Mr. Nardella asked what they will be doing with the little building. Mr. Mikolaities stated that they will be making it a warehouse. Mr. Rowen asked what the big building looked like on the inside. Mr. Mezquita stated that it was an industrial building with open bays. Mr. Mezquita showed the Board a model of the inside of the building. Mr. Rowen asked how long the building has been vacant. Mr. Mikolaities stated that it has been vacant for about a year and a half, Ms. Colwell read what was allowed in that zoning district. Mr. Rowen asked if the best access to this site is from Rt. 495. Mr. Mezquita stated that it was. Mr. Mahoney asked for a site visit. Ms. Colwell stated that the traffic study showed that there will be less traffic since the last occupant. Ms. Colwell questioned the locations of the dumpsters. Mr. Mikolaities went over the locations of the dumpster on the plan. Mr. Nardella stated that it was a good plan and it cleans up the site. Ken Yameen of Butcher Boy stated that he would like to see the site cleaned up and would like a new neighbor. Ms. Colwell agreed that they have to great lengths to clean up the site, Site visit January 16, 1999 @8:00 a.m. Continued until the February 2, 1999 meeting. 475 Dale Street Covent -w tershed special permit The applicant requested a continuance until the January 19, 1999 meeting. 4 Decisions: 492 Salem Street- frontaae exception_lot On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to approve 492 Salem Street frontage exception decision as written. Adjournment: On a motion by Mr.Nardella, seconded by Mr. Simons,the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. J