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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-08-17 Planning Board Minutes ........... ~'S r E F4-..1 F Planning Board Meeting Department of Public 'Works August 17, 1999 Members Present: Alison Lescarbeau, Chairman, Richard Rowen and Richard Natdella were present. Heidi Griffin, Town Planner was also present. Alberto Angles, Clerk, John Simons, Vice Chairman and William Cunningham, Associate Member were absent. Discussion: Peter Street/Route 114--Possible Rezonin Frank Perry was present to represent the Lawrence Eagle Tribune. Mr. Perry stated that he was here tonight to discuss the possible rezoning of a parcel of land that the Eagle Tribune owned located at the intersection of Peter Street and Route 114. Mr. Perry stated that the property is current zoned B-4 and he is seeking to possibly re- zone to General Business so as to allow the use of a phannacy. Mr. Perry continued, ,stating that he would be willing to place a deed restriction on the property so that if for whatever reason the pharmacy were unable to locate, the property would revert back to being zoned as B-4. Mr. Perry presented twb plans, one depicting an 11,000 square foot pharmacy, and another depicting a 15,000 square foot pharmacy. Mr. Perry stated that there would be a right turns in'and out only on Peter Street, with no left turns being allowed. The plan depicting a larger building will require a variance for setbacks. Both plans will have single story buildings. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that she feels that the traffic in this intersection is terrible and that a pharmacy isnot the best use for the property. Ms.Lescarbeau stated that she feels the current zoning, B-4, would afford the best use of the property, as the B-4 zone promotes office buildings. Mr.Nardella stated he feels this property is one of the most important parcels in town 1 7 .-•--_t.1 ....t L.. �... .0..,... ...G'., #.�+ —r—e-, T_*nwiraiYar ASP ATgrrlplI'.i atnipil thAt An qq ewThe consensus of the Board was that it was not collectively opposed to a low-scale retail use of the property. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that she would recommend the applicant send copies Of the a proposal to the other three members of the Board who were not present tonight so as to obtain their feedback on the proposal. Cam bell Forest—PrehmimPlan Ms. Grin presented the plan, stating the applicant is proposing a preliminary subdivision plan. Ms. Griffin stated that the plan proposes six lots with a dead end street where the previously approved plan depicted five lots with a common driveway accessing some of the lots. Ms. Grim continued, stating that the plan does not comply with town bylaws as lots 1 and 5A require an Access Other than Street Frontage Special Permit. Ms. Griffin stated that the applicant is not grandfathered because the plan submitted is a new preliminary subdivision plan, and therefore the abovementioned special permits will be required. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau the Board voted unanimously to DENY the Campbell Forest Preliminary Subdivision Plan entitled"Campbell Forest Lotting Plan Cul-de-Sac Layout" due to the fact that the plan, as proposed, will not comply with current toNNn by-laws. Lang Pasture Ms. Lescarbeau stated she was in receipt of the correspondence that was forwarded to the Planning Department relative to the Long Pasture Subdivision. The Board instructed Ms. Griffin to conduct an inspection of the ditch line and respond back to the Board relative to whether or not it had been filled. The Board further instructed M . Griffin that if the ditch had been filled thal she should instruct the Building Commissioner to issue a stop-work-order on the subdivision. Neswic The Board directed Ms. Griffin to write a memorandum to the Director of Community Development to inquire as to whether or not the route of the dump trucks was being .p Vii._..._,__, ._,.._...._r...... .....L.- .._zlu,� .lft ..a�___y�_._-. _.. .............._......'."...__..,�..____...... Continued: Lawrence ort SPS --amend watershed district bound Ms. Griffin stated that the applicant had received favorable reviews from bath herself and Cofer and Colantonio. All reviews indicate that the water on the property flows away from Lake Cochiewick. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Rowen the Board voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing for the Lawrence Airport to amend the watershed district boundary. Decisions: Lawrence Akport SPS —amend watershed district bound On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Nardella,the Board voted unanimously to APPROVE AND AMEND the watershed district boundary for the property located at the Lawrence Airport as depicted on the plans tonight based on the credible evidence presented that the water flows away from Lake Cochiewick, Adjournment: On a motion by Mr.Nardella, seconded by Mr. Rowen,the Board voted unanimously to adjourn., The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.