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North Andover Planning Board
Unapproved.Minutes
July 6,2004
Regular Meeting
Members Present; Alberto Angles, Chair, George White,Vice Chair,John Simons
Rick Nardella, James Phinney
Staff Absent; Felipe Schwarz, Clerk
Staff Present; Julie Parrino,Town Planner,Debbie Wilson,Planning Assistant
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7;04PM
Informal Discussions;
Site Plan Review Waiver—569 Chickering Road
Kerry Sullivan addressed the board regarding the site plan waiver for 569 Chickering Road. She
stated she is representing the applicants that are on vacation. The applicant plans to open a pottery
painting business. She stated this building is handicapped accessible and the other site was not.
Ms. Sullivan stated that the previous request was approved and she appreciated it, but there were
irresolvable problems with the previous landlord and felt this was a better location for the
business. Angles asked how many parking spaces were there and she stated 13. She stated that
the building previously held a tax office business. Motion by White to approve the site plan
waiver,second ky Nardella 4-0 Discussion none motion carries 4-0
Change to an approved site plan-0 Sharpners Pond Road
Peter Sheehan addressed the board regarding the development possibilities on a piece of land
located on the corner of Sharpners Pond Road. This property is near the old missile site that used
to be located in the area. Nardella asked if the applicant was familiar with the taking of a portion
of Sharpners Pond Road. Mr.Sheehan stated that the Planner had informed him of that.
Nardella clarified the taking of the Sharpners Pond Road by the town. Mr. Sheehan stated that he
spoke with Ms. Griffin and she stated he should make a presentation to the planning board. Mr.
Sheehan stated that he would like to develop the area for small commercial use. Angles asked
Mr. Sheehan what the applicant was thinking of building on the site. Mr. Sheehan indicated a
small village store as a possibility. Nardella stated that the shape of the lot could hinder what
could be built due to the parking situation. Nardella asked the Planner what could be built in this
area. The Planner stated that this lot has to be rezoned and the applicant would still have to go
before the ZBA. Simons stated that the minimum land is 25,000 square feet and this does not
come close to the minimum required for the area. Andy Pacillio addressed the board and stated
he wanted to put a store on that corner since it is one of the gateways to the town. He stated that
Little Professionals is on the other corner opposite of his lot. Mr.Sheehan stated that he could
go before the ZBA, but he still does not have the minimum commercial requirement. Mr.
Sheehan felt this land should be considered as a hardship. Simons stated that the owner knew
prior to his purchase that this lot was a hardship. Mr. Sheehan stated that the reason he came
here tonight was to offer the board a chance to offer their input and help the applicant decide what
could be put on this lot in lieu of building a house.
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Proposed 40B-0 Turnpike Street
Don Bornstein addressed the board regarding a previously permitted office building. He stated
that Mr.Hingorani was here to verify that he does not need to obtain extensions since this project
is under litigation. Nardella asked for clarification of the permitting process. Mr.Bornstein
stated that since the appeal process has not been resolved,the two-year application approval has
not started. Phinney asked for clarification as to why the applicant changed his mind and wants
to build a 40B. Mr.Bornstein stated that the market has changed and he feels the commercial
property may not be cost effective. Mr.Hingorani addressed the board and stated that he has
made slow process with his pending litigation and would like to develop the site. Nardella asked
why Farnum would not sue for the 40B proposal. Mr.Hingorani stated that he could only be
held up for 6 months in the Housing Appeals Court instead of three years. Mr.Hingorani
addressed the board to show them the proposed 40B proposal. He stated that he is keeping most
of the footprints intact. Nardella asked how many units would there be and it was stated 95 units.
Nardella asked if the applicant could provide a summary page for the PIanning board to review.
The Planner stated that the fire department has an issue with the height of this new building since
the fire truck is reducing to a 75-foot ladder from of a I00-foot ladder. Simons instructed the
Planer to monitor this project and keep the board informed. Nardella requested that Mr.Hingorani
send a letter to the board recapping what was said tonight regarding the status of the commercial
property decision and the appeal period.
Forest View Bond Reduction
Motion by Nardella to reduce the surety by$375,000 Pendine receipt of the new surety with
a minimum time of two-years,second by WhiteDiscussion:Nardella stated that he would like
to clarify in the future that no reductions should be, du°_......._.
red ced for sure bonds. Motion carries 4-0
Continued Public Hearings
1789 Great Pond Road
Continued to the July 206` meeting. Angles stated that this must post once in the paper and
include abutter notifications.
Angles addressed the letter in his packet regarding the recording of plans. The Planner stated that
the recording of Special Permit plans should be handled on a case-by-case situation. The board
members concurred.
Decision:
54 Spring Hill Road
Nardella stated that he has reviewed the 54 Spring Hill Road decision and has gone back and
forth with the verbiage of this decision. He would like to continue to work on this decision
further and bring it before the board at the next Planning Board Meeting.
Endorsement of plans—CVS
The Board endorsed the plans.
Motion to adjourn at 8:30pm