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Home My WebLink About2002-04-16 Planning Board Minutes � � nCpl (; ✓ haw Planning Board Minutes r April 16,2002 Planning Board Attendance: John Simons, Chairman Alberto Angles, Vice Chairman Richard Nardella, Clerk Felipe Schwarz George White Staff Attendance: Clay Mitchell, Interim Town Planner Jacki Byerley, Interim Assistant Town Planner Discussions: Article W-Acceptance of Fee in Roadway-Foxwood Drive and Weyland Circle Article X-Acceptance of Fee in the Land Parcel a and Parcel B Foxwood Sub Article Y-Use of Foxwood Bond Funds This road way requires additional work. This subdivision has a lengthy history. In order to complete the work on the site, the Town must accept the roadway. There is potential bond money to complete the work and this is a required step in the process to insure the completion. The work primarily relates to drainage facilities and sidewalk repairs. All work is detailed on a Drainage Remediation Plan in the Planning Department files. Mr. Rees informed the Planning Board that a settlement is on the table with the developer to complete the process of the subdivision for Foxwood. Mr. Rees stated that the town would be using the funds from the bond to complete some of the drainage remediation plan that the Planning Board approved in October 2001, Mr. Angles motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action on Article W- Acceptance of Fee in Roadway-Foxwood Drive and Weyland Circle, 2"a by Mr. Schwarz, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion. Mr. Angles motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action on. Article X- Acceptance of Fee in the Land Parcel a and Parcel B Foxwood Subdivision, 2°d by Mr. White, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion. Mr. Angles motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action on Article Y-Use of Foxwood Bond Funds, 2°d by Mr. Schwarz, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion. 1 t Article CC-Acceptance of Land: English Circle Ms. Byerley informed the Planning Board that English Circle was accepted as a public way at that time Parcel X was suppose to be conveyed to the town. This item slipped through the cracks and now needs to accepted by the town at Town Meeting i Mr. Schwarz motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action on Article CC- Acceptance of Land English Circle, 2nd by Mr. White, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion. Stor-U-Self-Site Plan Discussion Mr. Kaminski informed the Planning Board that developer would like to eliminate a portion of the retaining wall. Mr. Kaminski stated that an agreement has been made between the developer and the abutter to work on the slope instead of placing a retaining wall. Mr. Simons informed Mr. Kaminski that the Planning Board would like to see a copy of a letter from the abutter stating that the work is acceptable and a new plan stamped with the retaining wall removed for the next Planning Board meeting. Article F-CIP Warrant Articles Street Maintenance-Roadway Improvements $199,896 Street Maintenance Sidewalk Construction$80,400 Sewer System Imp. I/I Sewer System Ext, in Watershed Andover Interconnection Water main Rehab Mr. Angles motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action on Article F-CIP Warrant Articles-Street Maintenance-Roadway Improvements, Sidewalk Construction, Sewer System Improvements, Sewer System Extension, Andover Interconnection, Water Main Rehab, 2nd by Mr. Schwarz, voted 5-0 in favor of the motion. Article N-Amend Water Ente rise Fund FY02 for acquisition of land-Lake front property Great Pond Road adjacent to Water Treatment Plant Mr. Hmurciak informed the Planning Board that the article was for the possible expansion of the water treatment plant into a portion of the 4.4 acres. Mr. Nardella motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action on Article N-Amend Water Enterprise Fund FY02 for acquisition of land-Lake front property Great Pond Road adjacent to Water Treatment Plant, 2nd by Mr. Angles, voted 5-0 in favor of the motion. Public Hearings: Rezone Ma 25 Parcel 4-Wiilow St-R6 to GB 2 Mr. Annaloro informed the PIanning Board that he had previously tried to rezone the property but the article did not pass at Town Meeting. Mr. Annaloro stated that there was 6400 SF was the largest office building he could get on the property because of the wetlands. Mr. Simons stated that he should show the uplands on a map at Town Meeting. Mr. Nardella stated the he would like to look over the restrictive covenant. Mr. Nardella motioned to CONTINUE the Public Hearing until May 7, 2002, 2"d by Mr. Angles, voted 5-0 in favor of the motion. Rezone Mgp 35 Parcel 9 &Map 34 Parcel 49-Os ood St-12 &Bl to B2 Mr. Barrett stated that because of the economy he would like to rezone the property designated for Endicott Plaza to all B2 so he can place all office and retail with no hotel in the plaza. Mr. Nardella would like to have a restrictive covenant to review prior to making a recommendation. Mr. Nardella motioned to CONTINUE the Public Hearing until May 7, 2002, 2nd by Mr. Angles, voted 5-0 in favor of the motion. Amend Section. 8.7.2 (c) Growth Management Bylaw-extend expiration Mr. Nardella stated that the subcommittee had been working on whether to have the bylaw but have since run out of time and an extension needs to be made so that the bylaw does not expire. Mr. Nardella motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action on Amending Section 8.7.2 (c) Growth Management Bylaw-extend expiration, 2"d by Mr. White, voted 5-0 in favor of the motion. Modifv Section 9.3 Non-Conformina-Zonina B law Mr. Simons stated that through previous discussions at the Selectmen's meeting a concern was raised as to whether this would allow the residents to build beyond the height requirements and whether building up would impair the neighbors view. Mr. Mitchell stated that he would look into variance granted by the Zoning Board to see how many people have requested to build up. Mr. Nardella motioned to CONTINUE the Public Hearing until May 7, 2002, 2nd by Mr. Angles, voted 5-0 in favor of the motion. 3 Discussions: Article KK-BoundM Line Change between Boxford and North Andover Mr. Simons stated that previous discussions had taken place that make this a good idea from a Planning Board perspective but he felt that Mr. Zahouriko should demonstrate what could happen if the line change does not pass. Mr. Simons requested that staff look into whether the Zoning Bylaw allowed the use of Boxford land to accommodate the requirements of North Andover. This item was continued until May 7, 2002. Article LL-Street Acce Lance-Ke es Way Attorney Willis informed the Planning Board that he has not received a Certificate of Compliance from the Conservation Commission but was working with the on a replication area and should receive the COC at the next Conservation Meeting. Mr. Angles motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action on Article LL-Street Acceptance-Keyes upon the condition the developer receive a Certificate of Compliance from the Conservation Commission prior to Town Meeting, 2"d by Mr. Nardella, voted 5- 0 in favor of the motion. Article NN-Street Acce tance-Saile Way Mr. Simons informed the developer to address the concerns of the staff. Mr. Simons informed staff to draft a letter to the developer of the complete list of deficiencies. This item was continued until May 7, 2002. Article MM-Acceptance of Achusnet Street Mr. Angles motioned to recommend UNFAVORABLE action on Article MM- Acceptance of Achusent Street, 2"a by Mr. Nardella, voted 5-0 in favor of the motion. Decisions: Boston Hill-Site Plan Special Permit Mr. Nardella motioned to ACCEPT the applicant's request to Withdraw Without Prejudice so that they may make some additional changes to the plan in a public hearing and to waive filing fees, 2"d by Mr. Angles, voted 5-0 in favor of the motion. 4 Discussions: Article JJ-Discontinuance of Public % -Wood Land-Assessors Ma 46 Mr. Simons requested that staff bring in a copy of the map that pertains to the section of roadway. This item was continued until May 7, 2002. Article AQ-Appropriations-CommunLty.Preservation Fund Mr. Nardella motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action on Article Q- Appropriations-Community Preservation Fund, 2na by Mr. Schwarz, voted 5-0 in favor of the motion. Article R-Ac uisition of Land-known as Mary Charles Estate and "Half Mile Hill" Mr. Nardella motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action on Article R Acquisition of Land-known as Mazy Charles Estate and "Half Mile Hill", 2na by Mr Angles, voted 5-0 in favor of the motion. Article S-Permanent Deed Restriction-Mary Charles Estate Mr. Nardella motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action on Article S- Permanent Deed Restriction-Mary Charles Estate, 2"a by Mr. Angles, voted 5-0 in favor of the motion. Mr. Nardella motioned to ADJOURN the Planning Board meeting of April 16, 2002, 2,d by Mr. Angles, voted 5-0 in favor of the motion. 5 � L