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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-02-16 Planning Board Minutes Planning Board Meeting Department of Public Works February 16, 1999 Members Present: Joseph V. Mahoney and Richard Nardella and Alberto Angles, Associate Member. John Simons, Clerk arrived at 7:10 p.m. Richard S. Rowen, Chairman and Alison Lescarbeau, Vice Chairman. William Scott, Director of Community Development was also present. Minutes: The minutes for February 9, 1999 were continued until the March 16, 1999 meeting. Discussion: North Andover Estates&North Andover Heights - surety bond The applicants are requesting to replace the existing surety bond with another bond company. Mr. Scott stated that he does not recommend changing the bond company until we have the new bond in its place. Continued until the March 16, 1999 meeting. Bonds: Pinewood- bond release Mr. Scott stated that we received a letter from Tim Willett, DPW dated February 11, 1999 not recommending a bond release. On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to not give Pinewood Estates a bond release. Endorse Plans: Salem Street -Form-A The Board endorsed the Form-A Plan for Salem Street. Public Hearings (7:30 p.m.) Rea Street- common drive special permit Ralph was present representing Rea Street. Mr. Joyce stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals granted him variances. Mr. Joyce stated that he is before the Board tonight for a Form-A and a Common Drive special permit. Mr. Joyce went over his past applications with the Board. Mr. Joyce stated that he has gotten pen-nits from the Board of Health. Mr. Simons stated that Mr. Joyce need to submit a plan showing the driveway. Mr. Scott stated that John Chessia had concerns with the culverts. Mr. Joyce stated that be has discussed the culverts with DPW. Mr. Nardella stated that Mr. Joyce needs to lay out the length and the width of the common driveway. Mr. Nardella asked if the was a turn out on the common drive so that two cars could pass. Mr. Joyce stated that he will clean up the plan and bring it back before the Board. Mr. Simons asked if Mr. Joyce was going to be deeding the Open Space, Mr. Joyce stated that it is already deeded to the Conservation Commission. Joe Averka stated that it would be better if there was no development. Mr. Averka questioned if this met the 75% CBA. The Board went over the plans with the applicant regarding the easement. Mr. Angels asked if anyone could drive down the easement. Mr. Joyce stated that it is strictly worded that it is only a pedestrian access. Continued until the March 16, 1949 meeting. Continued: Lot B-1 Great Pond Road- watershed special permit Tom Caffrey of Caffrey& Smith, Chris Huntress of Geller Associates and Jim DeVellis of DeVellis Associates were present to represent Lot B-1 Great Pond Road. Mr. Caffrey stated that they have accomplished test pits on the property and have responded to the consultants comments. Mr. Scott went over the comments from John Chessia, Coler& Colantonio regarding the infiltration system. Mr. DeVellis stated that we are meeting state requirements and he would prefer this infiltration system. Mr. Scott stated that this is a better system for the watershed. Mr. Simons asked what the most intensive cut is. Mr. DeVellis stated that it is 4' to a 3:1 slope. Mr. Nardella asked if there was a retaining wall anywhere on the driveway. Mr. DeVellis stated no. Mr. Simons asked if this was going to be hooked up on sewer and questioned if Conservation approved this yet. Mr. DeVellis stated that yes it is on sewer and yes the Conservation Department did approve it. Mr. Scott read Mr. Chessia's comment regarding the groundwater depth. Mr. Devellis passed out a drawing to the Board. Mr. DeVellis stated that there are two pipes coming down under the driveway. Mr. Huntress stated that Mr. Chessia can't give a clean bill of health because this is in the watershed and because of storm water management structures. Mr. Caffrey stated that we deferred the meeting so we could resolve these issues so we could get a decision tonight. Mr. Simons would like to specify the limit of clearing in the decision. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Nardella,the voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing. Lot 1 Clark Street- site plan review Bill Scott stated that the applicant has provided all the necessary information to the Board. Mr. Scott stated that they have a$10,000 check with them tonight to have the plans endorsed. Mr. Nardella asked if they had someone already in mind to rent the building and what hours they are looking to he open. Mr. Scott stated that it isn't the onsite traffic, it is the offsite traffic going through the town. Mr. Scott stated that he made it so that 75% of the traffic could enter and exit the property from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and p F 25% of the traffic could occur anytime after that. Mr. Nardella stated that he wants to wok with them and does not want to leave the door wide open. Mr. Mahoney stated that he does no think that we are leaving the door wide open. Mr. Simons stated that he thinks we are covered. On a motion bb Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr.Nardella, the Board voted unanimously to close the public Hearing. 475 Dale Street - watershedspecial permit Mr. Scott stated that the applicant requested a continuance until the March 16, 1999 meeting. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles,the Board voted unanimously to accept the extension upon receipt of a letter regarding the extension of time to hold a Public Hearing. )[Decisions: Lot 1 Clark Street - site plan review On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to approve the special permit as amended. Lot B-I Great Pond Road - watershed special permit On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Angles,the Board voted unanimously to approve the watershed special permit Lot B-1 Great Pond Road as amended. Adjournment: On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. r e �