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7 December 19, 2006
8 Town Hall, 120R Main Street
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10 Members present: Richard Nardella, Chairman
11 John Simons,Vice Chairman
12 Alb ..erta Angles , Clerk
- .13 Rjahard Rower
14 Jew^.fer Borax.Kusek
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18 Staff present: Lincoln T Bey,Town Planner
I9 Mary 1pr��olito, Recording Secretary
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24 Chair called the meeting to order at approximately 7:10 pm and explained the procedure to the
25 assembly; stated that he would open the meeting-by announcing the following postponements:
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27 Chair requested that.Joe Levis of 1003 Osgood Street appear at the January 16th PB meeting.
28 Lincoln stated the Dean Chongris,the developer of Redgate subdivision has completed the slopes,
29 erosion control measures put in place, and the site looks good now.
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34 1. Joe Levis, 1003 Osgood Street,Map 35,Lot 50.'Modification to the approved Site Plan
35 Review Special Permit and'Watershed Special Permit to relocate the access roadway,
36 parking lot re-configuration., Applicant wishes to be postponed until January, a waiver
37 request is on file until January 26,2002
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40 2. Bonny Realty Trust/,rimy Constantino, Trustee, 12 Bonny Lane, Map 62,Lot 41.
41 Watershed Special.Perna t to construct a`single-family dwelling with attached garage,
42 driveway, and associated utilities within the Non-Disturbance and Non-Discharge Buffer
43 Zones of the Watershed Protection District, Wishes to be heard at January 2, 2007 PB
44 meeting, a waiver on file.
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Postponement: Discussion only nota public hearing:
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3 3. Dean Chongris, developer for Redgate subdivision:
4 Applicant's engineer did not submit the requested information, postponed until
5 January 2,2007 PB meeting.
6 3. Lot release for 2 lots
7 b. General update on the progress of the project
8 C. Slope stabilization as requested by the Planning Board.
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13 4. Special Town Meeting: Creation of a 40R Overlay District—General update on
14 final design criteria and standards.
15 Chair stated the BOS voted in favor of sending the 40R application to the State as the first step in J
16 getting the language together and proceed with approval from the State. Chair stated his approval
17 of 40R in order to control the 10% quota for 40B allotment. Even if we get approval of the 40R.
18 we still have other developers who could submit 40B projects until the 10%is capped off. Sewer
19 and water extended on 1600 Osgood Street will also benefit other future businesses located in and
20 around the Lucent site. Mixed zones have been changed up toOI f trying to encourage retail
21 development below the level of big bucks retail. In Residential increase to for small retail
22 business to increase flexibility in this zone. PB Check your packets for this language. Chair
23 discussed that a residential home located in Town was not destroyed by a recent fire because of
24 the installed sprinkler system; Fire Chief thanked the PB for their perseverance regarding their
25 requirement for sprinkler systems. Tyler Monroe and Peter Breen owner of properties across
26 from Lucent wish to have their properties included in the zoning, as well as the pizza shop. PB to
27 look at this next year to change zoning to retail instead of industrial.
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29 (Please note: John Simons arrived at 7:26 pm).
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31 DISCUSSION:
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33• 5. Riverview Street subdivision discussion—Discussion of revised conceptual
34 Definitive Subdivision Plan for 3 lots. Mr. Graham, Engineer, Graham Associates, Inc., was
35 present to discuss the conventional subdivision plan. Mr. Graham stated that the Fire Chief did not
36 have an issue with the turn around. He further stated that Lot I would be the undersized lot
37 because of the shape of the lot. Engineer requesting about 8 waivers as project can't be built
38 without granting these waivers. Constructing the proposed subdivision would be an improvement
39 due to the proposed construction of a turn around which would allow for the Fire Dept. to access
40 the proposed properties at the end of the street. Mr. Graham stated this plan conforms to rules and
41 regs and zoning. He pointed out the building envelope on the plan. Lot I isn't what he wants
42 regarding dimensional setbacks,however, a house could go in there. Waivers if granted would
43 benefit the public because of the turn around. Mr. Graham stated that he demonstrated that a
44 conventional subdivision plan works, Dec. 19'h plan isthebetter plan versus the Sept. plan. This
45 plan will probably go with single family homes. During the big storm last March this area could
46 not be accessed.the water was up to the high point. Alberto Angles, Clerk, read a letter dated Dec.
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19, 2006 from Elaine&Don Brasseur, 29-31 Riverview Street, letter stating specific
issues regarding fire trucks having no problem getting to her residence, trash trucks mail
trucks have not had a problem either up to this point, school busses are instructed not to
enter dead end streets, if this turn into a formal application then the PB absolutely needs
to make a site walk, letter for the record. More discussion between PB and Mr. Graham
regarding conventional plan relative to pavement width and right of way, PB stated 22
foot of roadway is appropriate. PB stated it appears that Mr. Graham has demonstrated
he has 3 buildable lots. PB asked if the cul-de-sac needed to be 80 feet. Mr. Graham
should try to make a larger size cul-de-sac. PB would approach with open mind, once
applicant submits definitive subdivision application and pian, engineering should be done
then, however,troubled with fact that it's in flood plain. PB has some reservations, keep
in mind this is just a preliminary discussion.
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15 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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17 6 Steve Sullivan &Michael Foster, 163 Main Street,Site Plan Review Special Permit.
18 Raze existing dwelling and rebuild new Insurance Agency. Continued from November 21, 2006.
19 Atty. Dom Scalise presented and stated this house was built in 1847, in G-B zoning district, it's
20 owned by a hairdresser and used for a business use. Applicant proposes to improve the area by
21 razing the property and build a new structure, put a fence up, remove trees on opposite side from
22 condo. Letter dated Dec. 11, 2006 from Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Foster stating 6 foot fence to be
23 erected, removal of trees and restore landscaping and loom, etc. Existing building is 23feet from
24 front, applicant wanted building moved back further from where it presently is. As of Dec. 13th
25 trustees of Sturbridge Arms will submit a petition and get it signed to allow applicant to plant
26 arborvitae bushes along property lines between condo and remove large trees that hang over
27 property. Tony Capachietti, Engineer, stated there is a line of existing trees, so applicant will fill
28 in the missing gaps with arborvitae, however, PB not a fan of arborvitaes. Ron Alpert, Architect,
29 262 Mill St.,Haverhill, stated handicapped ramp on plan, portico located out front,New England
30 trim, clapboard siding, no color scheme yet, front gable house. VHB did final review of project;
31 items 3 and 4 (addressed by applicant's legal representative) non-conforming issue. Atty. Scalise
32 stated ZBA granted Special Permit from Section 9, for this project 7.2 and 7.3 section
33 (dimensional setbacks) was sited by VHB. Chair read the building inspector's letter residential
34 versus business use...this is kind of an adaptive reuse issue? PB should take care of Site Plan
35 Review issues and ZBA should take care of ZBA issues. VHB asked size of drains 8 inch, Gal's
36 show it can handle flow for 100 year flood plain. Why not go up to 10 or 12"pipes? Proposed
37 lighting located on plan. PB not happy with the landscaping plan, something should be put on the
38 back of the property,needs a natural buffer put there such as a 4 season buffer,...Maybe extend
39 the fence along that property line...(PUT IN EVERY DECIDSION A PARAGRAPH FOR
40 OUTDOOR STORAGE AS TO WHAT IS ALLOWED AND NOT ALLOWED) on this
41 particular site put in decision `no outdoor storage (trash, trailers, dumpsters etc.)". Mr.
42 Sullivan stated that the office hours will be 8:30AM to 4:30PM he's out of office by then, he has
43 no issue regarding lighting. Customers/employees would only pull their vehicles in for maybe an
44 hour this time of year,he has a company who picks up his trash...he will try to accommodate his
45 neighbors and go along with what they want.....actual size of proposed building is 3504 s.f. so 12
46 parking spaces are required and he has 8 employees...16 feet of width between driveway and
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1 proposed building, submit a new landscaping plan to PB by next meeting, keep this open until
2 next meeting, Lincoln to draft a decision, applicant to donate the costs of the landscaping material
3 to the abutter who will chose his landscaper to plant the materials...as the plantings will be
4 located on the abutters property.
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7 7. Juniper Woods Realty,LLC,Juniper Woods, Map 108A, Parcel 2 — 8-Lot, Single-
8 Family Definitive Subdivision and Planned Residential Development. First meeting date: August
9 1St. Waiver on f le until January 26, 2007. Continuedfrom November 21, 2006
10 Jennifer Kusek excused herself from voting as she is an abutter and will sit in the audience.
I l Steve Stapinski, engineer presented and Atty. Rick Nanti present as well as Joseph and Peter
12 Barbagallo, applicants. PB asked for an evaluation of site design and impact of roadway on
13 slopes at 8%. Bench terraces placed in order to elevate water running down side of slope are
14 located on plan of land, eliminated one of the detention ponds, revised the plan and e-mailed it to
15 VHB yesterday so still waiting for their comments, subsurface drain located in road or French
16 drain,he incorporated VHB's suggestion to put swale so water doesn't run down slope at toe of
17 slope, VHB said consider adding a fence just prior to along the edge of stone wall white vinyl
18 picket fence 3 foot high. Lincoln to discuss w/DPW and Stephen Stapinski to get a better
19 understanding of what's allowed to diminish traffic and minimize the number of close down days
20 for construction, keep construction to the shortest period of time. PB said applicant reduced
21 impact of slopes to existing vegetation in front by pulling cut in and then by eliminating one over
22 flow detention pond, there is improvement in drainage going across the street and for slope
23 mitigation those swales running parallel to roadway is a good idea, smallest house on lot 8 is 3400
24 s.f, and other houses are 4500 up to 5500 s.£ Chris Huntress presented a landscape plan and
25 provided a coconut fiber blanket in 15 foot rolls, and rolled down long access of hill, apply hydro
26 seed mix into it with plant material., many shade trees planted on benches/slopes, will provide an
27 upper storage canap6, buffering between yards, no proposed trees at the SW side of detention
28 basin, he planted evergreens and shade trees at the east side of detention basin. PB stated this
29 detention pond 'isn't flat as usual it kind of angled how to dress pond up is issue. Mr. Huntress
30 stated he could let the slope stabilize and then go in and plant. PB requested fence be brought up
31 hill. Mr. Huntress stopped the fence where the slope starts to level off. PB asked can Olympic
32 Lane be continued at some point? Mr. Stapinski said no....it's a permanent cul-de-sac now...Mr.
33, Stapinski stated he will remove 42,000 cubic foot of earth removal, he should talk to the building
34 inspector now instead of waiting to ask for a permit later, PB wants Mr. Huntress to talk
35 w/building inspector now and this clear up so he doesn't have to go to ZBA for a Special Permit.
36 Atty. Nanti presented and stated that home owner's document provides that open space would be
37 owned by home owners trust, and he created maintenance of storm water detention area, this is
38 similar to condominium association so that owner's know what open space is. PB wants open
39 space bylaw revised,put this on for May 2007 Town Meeting. Ms. Kusek asked how much
40 drainage would over flow into Boston Brook? Where will run off go into? How long will Salem
41 Street be down to one lane when construction begins? Roads are patched so road needs to be
42 properly prepared and repaired. PB said DPW is supposed to inspect the roads per the
43 specifications of the PB and a monitor should go out to the site to correct any issues. Mr.
44 Stapinski said the runoff at site in uncontrolled right now, he has designed storm water
45 infiltration system three 4x8 concrete chambers w/crushed stone all-around on side on the back
46 yard are not on pavement. Collecting drainage by catch basins of 100 foot. Have deep sumps, and
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1 gas traps, will go into storm scepter to take out sediment and has no increase of run off into
2 Boston Brook. Full paving on the street per VHB, Lincoln look to see if gate is necessary at the
3 fence area? Lincoln look at access road to detention pond? Continued this until Jan. 16th, PB
4 meeting. A waiver of time constraints is on file until Jan. 26, 2007,
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8 Ms. Kusek rejoined the Board at 9:53 pm.
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12 NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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18 MINUTES:
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20 Approve the"Minutes" for December 5, 2006.
21 Motion by Richard Rowen, 2nd by Jennifer Kusek, to approve the December 5, 2006 "Minutes",
22 vote was unanimous.
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24 UPCOMING PLANNING BOARD MEETING INFORMATION:
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26 January 2,2007
27 January 16, 2007
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29 DISCUSSION:
30 PB wants engineer's information submitted to us by Thursday the day before mailing packets to
31 the Board. Stick to this policy. Lincoln suggested that we hold over the larger applications for a
32 month instead of trying to turn it around in time for a two week meeting? PB wants to keep the
33 policy they always have, however, Lincoln to advise the BP when a large.project isn't able to get
34 their information/reviews done in time for a two week turn around.
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37 Motion to adjourn by Richard Rowen, 2nd by John Simons, to adjourn at 10:00 pm, vote
38 unanimous, meeting adjourned.
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41 By order of the Planning Department
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45 APROVED
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