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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-12-21 Planning Board Minutes rowt, of North Andover Off�ice of the 13irector Conimunity Developinemt and Services [Avisjon �/ 400 (-)sgood Stri ........... North Andover, Massachusetts 0184-55 ,reiephone (978) 688-953-1 INvision Mi-ector Heidi ;ry Fax (978) 688-9542 North Andover Planning Board Minutes of the Meeting December 21, 2004 Department of Public Works 7:00 PM Members present: Alberto Angles, Chairman; Felipe Schwarz, Clerk; John Simons, and Richard Nardella. Members absent: George White, Vice Chairman;and James Phinney. Staff Present: Mary Ippolito, Recording Secretary (Please note: prior to the start of the PB meeting Mr. Gulbus approached the Recording Secretary with his inquiry stating that he thought his petition was placed on tonight's PB agenda). 133 Main St(retail store). The Recording Secretary advised Mr. Gulbus that to the best of her knowledge no paperwork was submitted to the Planning Department on his behalf, nor was a meeting arranged w/Mr. Gulbus and the Planning Consultant to discuss the nature of his request. Recording Secretary advised that Mr. Gulbus would be contacted by phone the next day and that his request for a discussion would be placed on the next Planning Board agenda. Chairman Angles called the meeting to order at approximately 7:15 PM. Chairman Angles explained the procedure to the assembly present and stated that he would hear the discussion items first. Discussion,Items: Jgred IV Subdivision 01!en Space discussion—Robert Janusz will be submitting a letter explaining his stance in regards to contributing open space land to the town. This has been an ongoing item with Mr. Janusz on the procedures of how to accept open space. Correspondence has been sent stating that the open space is transferred through the Conservation Commission prior to the final release of security. In a memo dated July 22, 1998 from the Chairman of the Open Space Committee it outlined specific items that needed to be completed prior to the Conservation Commissions acceptance. It would seem that now Mr. Janusz expects a certain market value price for the land. This will need to be clarified that the approval of the plan and the decision specifically condition 3.c. of the Special Permit-PRD Conditional Approval state the IIOAIZI)Ol,'Al'I'l,"AI,8688.9541 HUILDIN0689-9545 CONSEIRVATION688-9530 HFALT11688-9540 PLANNING698-9535 land to be donated Open Space prior to acceptance of the roadway. Mary will have the plan and file available to be reviewed. Mr Janusz was present and wants to revisit the 27-lot conventional lot plan. He submitted the plan for the Board tonight. Mr. Janusz stated that it started as a PRD. Mr. Janusz stated that there are 19 lots located on the plan and he wants to build 19 homes in Jared IV subdivision and he wants to contribute 8 more lots to the Town and that by doing so it would avoid a wetland crossing issue. Jared III has not one single wetland crossing. Mr. Janusz stated that the purchase of the land was environmentally sensitive and the development is quite nice. Mr. Janusz stated that he feels that a contribution of 8 lots would be worth a certain price at current market value plus the cost of the lots. Mr. Janusz stated that he sent to the Town Manager earlier this year, a form stating that he needs a done acknowledgement of the donation to the Town. The only remaining assets of Timberland Builders is the $120,000.00 bond with accrued interest, there's only about $6,000.00 left in the fund in Planning Dept. Board member Nardella asked to see the decision and the Jared IV file tonight. Board member Simons stated that he couldn't make the determination for Mr Janusz if he wants to donate land. Mr. Janusz stated that he wants the Board to acknowledge the equivalency of the donated lots relative to a potential tax contribution for his business. Board member Simons read the Planning Board decision taken from the Plan of Land located in the Jared IV file. Mr. Janusz stated that he is asking that the Town acknowledge he gave 8 lots to the Town of North Andover. Board member Simons stated that if Mr. Janusz should/could give them a copy of what was approved they would review the document. Decision dated 1995 read by Board member Simons, which was located on the large plan of land. Board member Simons stated that he read from the plan a review of a 19 lot PRD. Board member Nardella read from a decision indicating 27 lots and how many lots were determined as buildable. Board member Simons wants to review all of the Jared files off line. The issue is as follows: what the Board is willing to put in a letter to the Town Manager such as are there 28 lots and were 19 lots approved. Board member Simons will not agree that Mr. Janusz donated 8 of these lots. Mr. Janusz stated that he would like the Board to acknowledge that 8 lots were donated. Mr. Janusz stated he wants to complete Jared IV and he wants to sell these lots and have his contractor come in and he can finish Jared IV. The Board agreed they will do some research such as was there 8 lots donated or not. See Mr. Janusz's letter submitted to the Board tonight. Mr. Janusz wants to request a release of $64,000.00 to the Town so the work can start and the subdivision gets finished. The Board agreed they wanted this done. After further research the Board will put together a letter acknowledging the lots were donated and they want to get subdivision finished. Petition continued until the next Planning Board meeting. Continued Public.Hearings: 15 Timber Lane- H. David & Alysvn Fournier—The petitioner has requested to withdraw without prejudice. I recommend that the Planning Board allow this withdrawal without prejudice.. Petitioner submitted a letter tQ withdraw without prejudice. U on a motion made by Schwarz and 2"d bNardella the board voted t allow the etitioner to withdraw without ed'udice 4-0 December 21,2004 Planning Board Minutes of the Meeting Page 2 ;1 OId Salem Village—Rte. 114 - Definitive Subdivision —of a four-lot subdivision This item is to be continued until the next available Planning Board meeting. Petitioner submitted a letter to request a continuance. Upon a motion made by Felipe Schwarz, 2nd by Richard Nardella to allow a continuance until the next PB meeting, Vote was unanimous. 4-0. Old Salem Villae —Rte. 114 - Site Plan Review for a_Special Permi -to construct 56 multifamily residential units within the V-R district. This item is to be continued until the next available Planning Board meeting.. Petitioner submitted a letter to request a continuance. Upon a motion made by Felipe Schwarz, 2nd by Richard Nardella to allow a continuance until the next PP meeting, Vote was unanimous. 4-0. PUBLIC HEARING: Site Plan Special Permit,492 Sutton Street_Lairport,. Applicant, Mr. Dale Gross,wishes to construct a metal building of 12,000 s.£ Consisting of one story, for use as a hangar to garage aircraft. Please see more detail memo. A presentation was done by a representative (who did not identify himself) on behalf of Mr. Dale Gross. Mr. Gross was present tonight. A variance was obtained by the ZBA on this project. Project requires a special permit for non-conforming use in an industrial zone. The use itself is for the storage of motor vehicles which is allowed in zoning district. A process has to be gone thru to FAA and it's a 3-month process and petitioner filed with them and at the same time filed with Planning Dept. The project will block some view of the taxi run, not of the runway. If FAA requires it a solution would be to put a television camera in the corner of the building, therefore, the pilot could see the runway thru the TV camera. The building is 12,000 s.£ and requires a sprinkler system. Emergency access is provided thru a locked gate with a security card, in order to gain access thru parking lot as well as thru emergency area. Connect the fence corner to corner to secure the rest of the runway from general public. Hangar'is made to accommodate larger corporate aircraft rather than just small aircraft; aircraft housed will be "jets". This is a private hangar;pay a 20-year lease to lease the ground. Airport manager signed the application for this project. The Engineer for the project responded to VHB's review and submitted correspondence. The only major issue is drainage,there is no place to put storm water retention, and the 560-acre site contains approximately 100 acres of concrete. Petitioner does not know how many aircraft will be stored within the hangar therefore; it will fit in whatever number of aircraft can fit into the building. Location of fence is as shown on the plan. Lighting requirements will be submitted at the time of obtaining a permit. DPW has the plan and will December 21,2004 Planning Board Minutes of the Meeting Page 3 i comment on it. "The hangar will be insulated and heated probably at 50 degrees. Board needs to wait to get final comments back from VHB in time for the next Planning Board meeting. Site flan Special Permit, Lot#4« Willow Street. t Applicant, Dr. Sudarshan Chatterjee, wishes to construct an office building, 7200 s.f:, consisting of 3 stories, for his own business use. Please see more detail memo. Mr. Carlos Quintal, Engineer for CAQ Engineering Associates, Inc., was present to speak for Dr. Chatterjee tonight. Dr. Chatterjee was not present. Property is zoned for GB. Mr. Annaloro, owner of land is present tonight. They are also before Con/Com presently. Mr. Quintal addressed the issue of the placement of the windows on the proposed structure. Board member Simons stated that the windows are not proportionally set on the building. Entrance provides a vestibule and takes up the space that the building doesn't have it's a conflict to be addressed, should entrance be put on the side of building? The doctor would be required to give a final ok on the aritecture of the building. Mr. Quintal is aware that VHB submitted a lot of review issues. No existing trees will be able to he saved right now. Fire chief sent a letter about left hand back corner, letter for the record. Mr. Quintal will meet with fire chief: Mr. Quintal stated that a traffic study was not submitted, does the Board request one? Board member Simons stated that the engineer could take traffic study right out of the book and submit it. This is a secondary road and the Board would need to know what site distances are and what traffic count would be. Drainage comments will be submitted by Con/Com by end of this week. Parking spaces need to be addressed regarding van spaces. Landscaping plan shows a few trees on the plan,the grading slopes away so there isn't very much space for any landscaping. Lighting wall mounted units are shown on second sheet, there will be downward lighting, Minimal landscaping will be done at front of building. Put landscaping on back of detention area. Haul the snow outdo not store it per Con/Com it would be too close to wetland area. Vehicle entrances are at either end therefore;vehicles can drive straight thm from either end. No abutters were present in the audience tonight. Keep petition open and wait for response from VHB. Site Piaci ReviM Sppeial Permit re nest waiver from Watershed - 1060 Osgood Street 1 Applicant, Mr. Athanasios Kotsironis, wishes to open a pizza parlor, he is currently leasing the property. Please see more detailed memo. t Mr. O'Day, Engineer, and Mr Katsironis, applicant, were both present tonight. Mr. O'Day stated that the applicant wishes to convert an existing building into a pizza parlor, with seating for 12 people. He stated that 55 parking spaces are required for the rest of the building. The Board read letter from Robert hlicetta regarding comments to parking � issues. Mr. O'Day stated that the applicant wishes to put a pick up window on corner of building. Board member Nardella sated that a pick up window will not happen. Board member Nardella stated that there is a hugh parking issue relative to this project. The December 21,2004 Planning Board Minutes of the Meeting Page 4 h Board stated that parking issues should be sized initially before any rental units are issued. There are 69 spaces including handicapped see plan of land. The board wants Mr Kotsironis to meet with Mr. Nicetta in order to satisfy the parking issue. The Board stated that the Planning Consultant and Mr. Nicetta should talk and discuss the parking issue. Pull the minutes of 1060 Osgood St. to see rezoning issue. The issue is that the drive up window would be taking away parking spaces that the petitioner would need. Board discussed the plan. The question was raised that if a pizza parlor is allowed then will a drive up window be allowed also? The owner of the property was also present and stated that a mortgage company is presently moving out. When the space is rented to lawyers or accountants then the parking for the building will never be maxed out. The Board stated that Mr. Nicetta doesn't show how he determined the number of parking spaces. The Board doesn't know if the math works out. The Board stated that Mr. Kotsironis is to calculate what he needs, then give it to Mr. Nicetta and he will calculate the parking. Address the traffic flow and give information to the Board. Mr. Kotsironis stated that he would like to eliminate the drive up window because he's been paying rent and now he only wants to open a pizza parlor. The owner was present and stated that there are no parking issues because there are plenty of parking spaces. Right now, the Board needs to get the parking resolved. Mr. Nicetta stated that a variance would be required and that Mr. Kotsironis should also go to the ZBA. The letter from the fire chief was discussed. The Board stated that Ms. Griffin should check this issue out. The Board voted to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:15 pm, meeting adjourned, vote unanimous 4-0. By Order of the Planning Board Approved The 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. mVDec21stPB mtg December 21,2004 Planning Board Minutes of'the Meeting Page 5 S