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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-08-03 Planning Board Agenda TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER PLANNING BOARD August 3,2004 Public Meeting Agenda Department of Public Works Conference Room,7:00 p.m. Informal Discussions: Site Plan Review Waiver: 733 Turnpike Street-Oriental Rug Store 733 Turnpike Street-LaBoom Tanning Salon Plan Endorsement-316 Johnson Street Discussion: Draft Phased Development Regulations &Forms Modiflcation: Wheelabrator TMA Letter Endorsement Minutes Continued Public Hearings: 1789 Great Pond Road-Arnone(Cont.from 7/20/04)(Continned to August 17,2004) New Public Hearings 492 Sutton Street-Gianquitto Hanger Decisions: Upcoming Meetings: August 17, 2004 Note: The Planning Board reserves the right to take items out of order and to discuss and/or vote on items that are not listed on the agenda. TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER PLANNING BOARD August 3,2004 Public Meeting Agenda Department of Public Works Conference Room,7:00 p.m. Informal Discussions: Site Plan Review Waiver: 733 Turnpike Street-Oriental Rug Store The applicant, Mohammand Yamin is proposing to open an Oriental Rug Store within Jasmine Plaza. A minimal selection of antique furniture will also be in the store. Formerly,the space was occupied by a Karate studio. Store hours will be from Tuesday through Saturday from 10-6. Employees will consist of the applicant, his wife and an assistant. I have requested the applicant to submit square footages of the store and a parking layout of the entire site. Building Department required applicant to seek Site Plan Waiver. Site Plan Review Waiver: 733 Turnpike Street-LaBoom Tanning Salon Applicants representative Gregory Smith submitted a package outlining the proposed business which will consist of a tanning salon. Formerly the space was occupied by Master Shin's Martial Arts. The space has been divided to occupy the tanning salon and the above referenced rug store. The applicant has submitted a detailed letter addressed to the Building Inspector stating his argument that the site does not require Site Plan Review. Parking spaces required for the site are S per 1000 s.f. GFA. The parking requirements have not changed from the previous businesses to the proposed businesses. Master Shin's business received a Site Plan review waiver. Plan.Endorsement:-316 Johnson Street Watershed Permit Plan to be endorsed. Draft Phased Bylaw Form, Schedule and Regulations Please review draft. I would like to discuss some questions I have. TMA Letter Endorsement Chairman to sign letters that will be submitted to Merrimack College and the Eagle Tribune to initiate discussions on joining the Merrimack Valley TMA. Wheelabrator Discussion Would like to poll the Board as to whether a consideration would be made to reduce testing at Wheelabrator as required under the Special Permit. See the submitted correspondence from Wheelabrator and the Towns Consultant. I recommend a public hearing be conducted for the modification and I would like to invite our consultant to discuss the testing history. Minutes Continued Public Hearings: 1789 Great Pond Road-Arnone(Cont. from 7/20104) (Continued to August 17,2004) Summary: Applicant submitted an application for a Watershed Special Permit on August 18, 2003 for construction of a new single family house located across the street from Lake Cochichewick within the Non-Discharge Zone and Non-Disturbance Zone. The existing lot was to be serviced from an existing common driveway,however, late into the permitting process it was discovered that the common driveway already serviced two existing homes. The Bylaw does not allow a common driveway to service more 1 than three lots. The applicant was instructed to file for a variance with the Zoning Board of Appeals for access off the existing common driveway. In lieu of filing with ZBA, the applicant has re-submitted a plan proposing a completely separate driveway off Great Pond Road. The plan was forwarded over to VHB for final review and the following comments were highlighted in their March 11,2004 letter: • Plan should be stamped(progress print was submitted); • The driveway slope ranges from 15%to 12%. The Zoning Bylaw does not have design criteria for driveways, however MHD allows driveway vertical profiles ranging from 10%to 15%. A driveway slope of 15%is not desirable but is acceptable by MHD. • VHB feels given the horizontal curvature of the proposed driveway in combination with the steep driveway slope, negotiating the driveway will be difficult, especially in winter months. • The plan indicates the driveway will be cut into the existing hill. Surface water will runoff onto the driveway surface and cause a potential ice condition in the winter. Has driveway side treatments,ditches, swales, subdrains been considered. • Applicant should determine site distance along Great Pond Road at the proposed driveway location. • VHB recommends the clay pipes to the west and east of the proposed catch basin be replaced with 12-inch reinforced pipes. Upon discussions with DPW, in order to obtain a DPW driveway access permit,the driveway entrance will have to be regraded(length from roadway to property boundary, approximately 7') so that the pitch does not exceed 3%. Currently approximately 20% pitch. Comments have been forwarded to the applicant. Revised plans have been submitted along with a comment letter from the engineer addressing VHB's previous comments. The following issues have been addressed: • Plans have been stamped by an engineer • Driveway slope ranges from 12%to 15%and a leveling area with a maximum grade of 3%has been designed at the entrance • Driveway has been reduced in width to 12 feet and a 3' infiltration swale has been added on both sides of the driveway • A 12"reinforced concrete pipe has been proposed to replace the existing 10 inch clay pipe • It appears the grading is in conformance with the slope bylaw requirements as it is just under a 3:1 slope. VHB has reviewed the letter and revised plans and feels all issues have been satisfied. Update: Alberto and Julie conducted a site walk on July 24. The proposed site plan will involve significant clearing and grading within the Watershed District. Access off the common driveway will reduce the amount of clearing,grading and impervious area. It is recommended the applicant further pursue seeking a variance to allow access off the common driveway. New Public Hearings 492 Sutton Street Gianquitto Hanger The applicant is proposing to construct two hangers, one 6,600 s.f. and the other 7,000 on a leased 20,078 parcel on the airport property. Applicant has received a variance from the ZBA. The site is located adjacent to existing hanger site. The project will be constructed on previously pervious area. Drainage has not been fully addressed and the applicant must submit additional calculations to address the drainage. VHB review has been completed. Upcoming Meetings: August 3,2004 Note: The Planning Board reserves the right to take items out of order and to discuss and/or vote on items that are not listed on the agenda. 0