HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-21 Planning Board Minutes Planning Board Meeting
Department of Public Works
June 21, 1999
Members Present:
Richard S. Rowen, Chairman, Alison Lescarbeau, Vice Chairman, Joseph V. Mahoney and
Alberto Angles, Associate Member were present. Richard Nardella arrived at 7:10 p.m.
John Simons, Clerk arrived at 7:20 p.m. Heidi Griffin, Town Planner was also present.
Minutes:
On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to
approve the minutes for May 18, 1999 as written.
On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Mahoney,the Board voted
unanimously to approve the minutes for June 1, 1999 as written.
On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Mahoney,the Board voted
unanimously to approve the Executive Session minutes.for June 1, 1999 as written.
Discussion:
80 Flagship Drive—site plan review waiver
Ms. Griffin stated that the applicant is Central Metal Finishing. Ms. Griffin stated that that
there addition is less than 2,000 SF and they have 19 extra parking spaces if needed.
On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously
to waiver the site plan review.
478 ChickerWg Road—site plan review waiver
Ms. Griffin stated that she has letters from the Fire Chief and the Building Inspector
stating that they would not recommend a waiver for this site plan. Ms. Griffin stated that
the Building Inspector stated that they do not have a correct plan showing the total
number of parking spaces.
On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Mahoney,the Board voted
unanimously to.waiver the site plan review.
61 Water Street—site plan review waive
Ms. Griffin stated that she had asked Mike McGuire, Building Inspector to write us a
letter regarding the parking on this property. Mr. McGuire was out today and could not
get to it. Ms. Griffin stated that she asked Mr. Nicetta if everything was all right and he
stated that they would need to go to the Zoning Board of Appeals to get a finding for on-
street parking. Mr. McPhee, the property owner stated that he has owned this property
for 30 years and has changed the use several times and never has had to go through this.
Mr. McPhee stated that Mr. McGuire was going to get a letter to Mr. McPhee stating that
everything was all set. Mr.Nardella asked what the wording in the bylaw states. Ms.
Griffin stated that if the change of use requires 5 or more parking spaces then they would
have to file a site plan review. Mr. Rowen stated that if the Building Inspector has a
problem then we should wait until we have something in writing. Mr. Rowen stated that
he is not against your waiver. Mr.Nardella asked what the applicants need to do if we
waiver the site plan review. Ms. Griffin stated that they would have to do nothing but get
a certificate of occupancy from the Building Department. Mr.Nardella stated that maybe
we should push the Building Inspector. Ms. Griffin stated that in Bob's defense he just
got this in front of him today because Mr. McGuire was out.
On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted 5-1 to waiver the
site plan review. Mr. Rowen voted against the waiver.
Planning Board Elections
On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted unanimously to
elect Ms, Lescarbeau as Chairman.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the Board voted unanimously to
elect Mr. Simons as Vice Chairman.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded Mr. Nardella, the Board voted unanimously to
elect Mr. Angles as Clerk upon appointment by the Selectmen.
Sub-Committee assignments
Ms. Griffin stated that she needs to revise the Rules&Regulations by the V meeting in
August. Ms. Griffin stated that Bill Scott suggested that she set up a sub-committee. Ms.
Griffin stated that Mr. Scott has ideas for a slope bylaw. Mr. Simons stated that he thinks
our Rules&Reg's are O.K. Ms. Griffin stated that she is supposed to revise our current
Rules&Regulations completely from beginning to end. Ms Lescarbeau asked when Ms.
Griffin want to meet. Mr. Rowen stated that he does not mind working at home on them
but he can't make a lot of meetings. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that she would be part of the
committee. Mr. Angles stated that a meeting could also be a conversation on the phone.
Mr. Rowen stated that it is necessary for Heidi to have E-Mail.
Ms. Griffin also stated that she needs to speak to the Board regarding the Kucharzyk case,
which is the watershed special permit on Bridle Path that was denied. Ms. Griffin stated
that Con Com has settled with them and has issued an Order of Conditions for the
property. Ms. Griffin asked Mr. Simons if he wanted to keep his vote the same or change
it. Mr. Simons stated that he is not going to change his vote. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that
if she was there that night she would have voted against it also.
Public Hearings (7:30 p.m.)
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New:
1789 Great Pond Road—watershed special permit
Tom Manetta of Atlantic Engineering was present to represent 1789 Great Pond Road for
Contemporary Builders. Mr. Manetta stated that it is for a single-family lot. Mr. Manetta
stated that it is map 35,parcel 40. Mr. Manetta stated that the property is in the
watershed and is in the R-2 zoning district. The property is off a common driveway in the
non-disturbance zone. Mr. Manetta stated that the utilities would be in the non-
disturbance zone. Mr. Manetta stated that the lot was created prior to 1984. Mr. Manetta
stated that they are proposing sewer and the applicant has purchased the back parcel so
they can tie into the sewer on French Farm Road. Mr. Manetta stated that they have a
verbal agreement, which would be contingent upon the sewer line. Mr. Manetta stated
that the have spoken to Jim Rand at D.P.W. Mr. Rowen asked how many houses serve
this common driveway. Lou Minnicucci, an abutter stated that it presently serves two
homes and this would be the third home. Mr. Rowen asked if there is any way to tie into
another home to make a common drive. Mr. Simons asked how far away from the lake
are you? Mr. Manetta stated that it is 50 feet away. Mr. Simons asked far away from the
proposed house are from the lake. Mr. Manetta stated that it is about 250 feet away from
the lake. Mr. Simons asked if there were any wetlands. Mr. Manetta stated that there was
not. Mr. Simons asked what the slope was. Mr. Manetta stated that it was $w9%. Mr.
Rowen stated that right now they need to get a variance from the Zoning Board of
Appeals for the third driveway.
Mr. Nardella stated that he would not approve this until the home was out of the non-
disturbance zone and until they got sewer. Mr. Rowen stated that he would recommend
that they withdraw until they get their issues resolved. Mr. Manetta stated that he would
petition to withdraw but would like to add that they have addressed all of Mr. Chessia's
comments. Ms. Griffin stated that you might want to set up a meeting with Bob Nicetta
ox Mike McGuire regarding the variance.
On a motion by r. Simons, seconded by Mr.Nardella, the Board voted unanimously to
allow the applicant to withdraw without prejudice.
1270 Turnpike Street—site plan.review
John Morin of Neve Associates was present representing Mark Walter. Mr. Morin stated
that the parcel is 2.18 acres and has 1.38 acres of CBA. Mr. Morin stated that the
applicants are proposing a 1200 SF pre-fab house that will be their office. Mr. Morin
stated that he is proposing to sell bark mulch, gazebos and jungle gyms. Mr. Morin stated
that they are providing 11 parking spaces. Mr. Morin stated that ConCom told Mesiti
Development that the pumping station could not go next to the buffer zone.. Mr. Morin
stated that a representative of Mesiti Development was supposed to come tonight and
explain to the Board the location of the pumping station. Mr. Rowen stated that we want
to see the location of the pumping station and what it is going to look like. Mr. Rowen
stated that they are better off having the pumping station in the back of the building. Mr.
Rowen stated that Mr. Morin should let Mesiti Development know what we are looking
for. Mr. Simons asked if storage is allowed in Village Commercial zoning. Mr. Nardella
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stated shame on us for approving the pump station on the street for Forestview. Ms.
Griffin stated that there are numerous issues and she does not see any changes since her
last memo. Mr. Morin stated that we have already re-designed the site twice and we were
looking to see how this Board felt first before we re-did the plans. Mr. Rowen stated that
they should look at the timeline and maybe they would like to withdraw. Mr. Morin stated
that they might withdraw at the next meeting. Ms. Griffin reiterated that she would not
suggest the applicant return unless they have made significant revisions to the plans.
Continued until the July 6, 1999 meeting.
Continued:
351 Willow Street- site plan review
John Morin of Neve Associates stated that he is representing tonight because Jim
Bourgious was in Ireland. Mr. Morin stated that there were two comments from Coler&
Colantonio. One comment was the lighting and we revised the plans to show the lights
are faced down. The other comment was the size of the swale and we addressed that to
Coler&Colantonio. Mr. Rowen asked if they were adding any HVAC units to the
building. Mr. Morin stated that he could not answer that. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that they
are not, Mr. Bourgious stated that at the last meeting. Mr. Rowen stated that the last time
they fled a special permit the abutters from Andover came to the hearing and after it was
over they thanked the Board.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles,the Board voted unanimously to
set the bond at $12,000 and approve the site plan review for 351 Willow Street.
Decisions:
326 Great Pond Road—watershed special permit
On a motion by Mr.Nardella, seconded by Mr. Angles,the Board voted 4-2 to approve
the watershed special permit known as 326 Great Pond Road as written. Ms. Lescarbeau,
and Mr. Mahoney abstained because they were not at the first Public Hearing.
351 Willow Street- site plan review
On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Mahoney,the Board voted
unanimously to approve the site plan review known as 351 Willow Street as written.
Adjournment:
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted
unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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