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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-09-11i71 Nonday - September 11, 1967 Regular Meeting & Hearing The Planning Board held their regmlar meeting on Monday evening, September 11, 1967 at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Office Bu$_lding. The following members were present and voting~ William Cbepulis, Jr., Chairman; Robert J. Burke, Vice Chairman; Howard G~man, Secretary; George B. Farley and James M. Barman. 1. HEARING: Fred & Helen Yunggebauer. Mr. G~lman read the legal notice upon the application of Fred and Helen B. Yunggehauer, requesting approval as a subdivision of approximately 39 acres, in 3 parcels, bounded by the City of Lawrence Airport, Western Electric Company and the Boston and Maine Railroad. There were six people present for the hearing. Atty. ~ Js-es H. Eaton, III represented the petitioner. He explained that he had talked with the Board in June about this parcel of land and at that t~me he was uncertain as to whether he should come before the Board as a Subdivision or as Not Requiring Approval under the Subdivision Control Law. Parcel 3 is a right of way given to the Town of North Andover by the Yunggeabuers. It is to be a roadway to the well fields. The Town has agreed to install water and construct the way as a part of a deed given to the Town. This gift of land was accepted at Town Meeting. The Town is still waiting to get Federal Aid for the well fields. Atty. John J. W~llis was also present, as a member of the Board of Public Works, who will have Jurisdiction over the well fields. The Board in conjunction with the Highway Dept. will take care of utilities, construction of the roadway, etc. Mr. Angalo Cataldo was also present, and stated that he has a couple of clients interested in Industrial land in this area once the roadway is opes and traversable, Everything that will be done here is for the benefit of the Town. The road will ~ become a public way and will be a hard surfaced road, 30 ft. wide. Alot will depend upon how much money will be available from the Town. This will also increase the value of the property. Atty. Eaton explained that his client has no responsibility as to the roadway, that the Town has the entire responsibility according to the Deed. The Deed was recorded after Town Meeting, at which time the Town accepted the ~ gift of the land from Yunggebauer. A discussion was held as to the width of the roadway. Mr~ Burke felt that the road- way should be wider since it is in an Industrial area and would be taking care of heavier traffic. Atty. Eaton said he could give slope easements where necessary along the roadway, about 5 feet on either side. Mr. Burke made a motion to take the petition under advisement. Mr.' Bashan seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Chepulis asked for a read profile. Atty. Willis said Camp, Dresser & MeKee are taking care of having the proper plans drawn up. 2. HEARING: Amendment to Subdivision Rules & Regulations. Mr. Gilman read the legal notice of the North Andover Planning Board upon a proposal to amend Section V - A. (Street and Roadway) of its Rules and Regulations September 11, 1967 - Cont. Governing the Subdivision of Land, by strik~ out Paragraph 4 and inserting in place thereof the follow,lng: "4. The roadway shall be of bituminous-concrete surface. Bit~mtnous surface shell consist of 1½ inches of' binder with 1 inch wearing surface." Nicholas Nicetta, Highway Surveyor and Atty. Joh_~ J. Willis were present. Mr. Chepulis explained that after the initial acceptance of the SubdivisiOn Rules and Regulations by the Planning Board, any amend~e_nts thereafter require a public hearing and then must be recorded at the Registry of Deeds. That is the purpose of this hearing. In 1962 the Board voted to require hot-top for a~l r~ays in subdivisions and all subdividers and developers have complied. However, in order to be valid, it must be recorded. Mr. Nicetta said he wo~ld like to have the requirements meet his departmentI s requirements of a 2" binder and 1" wearing surface. He doesn't think it would be too great an expense to the developer and it will be a saving to the townspeople. He said many developers in other to~ns, etc. are now using a 2 & 1 finish. Atty. W~_llis thinks 2 & 1 f~_~sh are okay for industrial development and heavy traffic but ordinary residential roads wo~ld not need that much, that the Planning Board's requirements are sufficient. A discussion was held regarding breaking down the requirements into t~o categories, roadways for residential use and roadways for industrial and heavy use. Also discussed widths of roads. Atty. Willis thinks 30feet is wide enough. Mr. Nic*tta thinks they should be wider for plowing purposes. Atty. Willis felt that the entire Subdivision Rules and Regulations should be rev~ .roped and brought up to date and was opposed to adopting any amendments until this was done. Mr. G~]man made a motion to take the petition under advisement. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and the vote was SHERWOOD HOMES, INC. A covenant was received from John J. Shields for the Sherwood Homes Subdivision. Mr. Bar~an made a motion to refer it to Town Counsel for his approval before any action was taken by the Planning Board. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. If Town Counsel approves it, the Chairman can sign the covenant. BOARD OF APPEALS The Board read the decisions of hearings from the Board of Appeals and noted the hearings to be held. The Board voted unanimously to have the second telephone taken out of the hearing room since ~here was no need for it and it was an unnecessary added expense. The Board discussed the Budget and noted that a transfer of funds will be necessary due to the unforseen added expense of having their qu. rters moved in the Town Building. September 11, 1967 - Cont. A letter was received from the Building Inspector requesting copies of plans of subdivisions approved by the Planning Board, since he -.,et also keep a record of lots approved when the developers apply for building permits. In the fUture, the Board will also send copies of plans to the Building Inspector. The Board members wLLI discuss the hearings of the evening =-* at their next meeting and vote on them at that time. The meeting adjourned at 10~00 P.M. ~ Chairman AD Clerk