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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-05-06Monday -May 6, 1968 Regular Meeting The Planning Board held their regular meeting on Monday evening, May 6, 1968 at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Office Building. The following members were prewent and voting: William Chepulis, Jr., Chairman; James M. Bannan, George B. Farley and Robert J. Burke. Mr. Duffywas wut of state and could not attend. There were 8 people present. WALKER REALTY TRUST: Atty. John J. Willis appeared before the Board as representing Walker Realty Trust. He explaine~ that a hearinghad beau held by the Board of Appeals for a special permit for apartments. He was presenting plans to the Planning Board showing the roadway and profiles since it was necessary for the Planning Board to report back to the Board of Appeals. He stated that the road would never become a public way, that it will remain the property of the developer and to the apartment area; will never be presented to the town for acceptance as a public way. Meadowview Apartments is the name of the development. The Board looked at the plans that had been submitted to the Board of Appeals and compared the original plans of Demers and Shea with the present plans. Mr. Barman made a, motion to take the matter under advisement. M~. Farley seconded the motion and the vote was ttuanimous. PRELIMINARY PLANS - Subidivison off FarnumStreet (0sgood): Ben Osgood and Atty. Victor Harem appeared before the Board. Mr. Chepulis read letters from the Fire Dept., Board of Public Works and the Highway Dept. concerning the proposed subdivision off Farnum Street. ~. 0sgood said that they intend to use underground power. They made aerial layouts and took copies of plans to other to~n departments to see what they required before Definitive plans are made up. He said they have an option on an additional piece of land ~om George Farr and wottld like to have temporaLvturnarounds and wtll come in later on to tie in streets together.. The drainage system was laid out by engineers. They are intending to keep a green area which they would like to control and there is a pond presently on the land. The Highway Department is asking for ~ grades but 11% would be better. The High. Dept. has also asked for 50 ft. roads and to make allowance for sidewalks. The subdivision consists of 47 lots, and possibly 16 more. 4,350 feet of water line is to be put in and he is paying $16,000 to bring the ~' water main to the subdivision. They have applied to the State to comply with the Hatch Act because of covering sections of the swampland. They have made percolation tests only on the front land. They discussed the installation of sidewalks. Mr. Roberts of the Conservation Commission asked several questions of ~. Osgood relative to the p~nd on th~ land and the Hatch Act. ~. Barman made a motion to take the matter under advisement. Mr. Farley seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. CAMPANELLI, INC. - PreliminaryPlans Mr. Cicione and Mr. Schreunder were present to discuss the preliminary plans with the Board. Mr. Chepulis explained that the Board has not taken any official action yet and they are open for suggestions. The Board has to render a decision on the preliminaryplans. He stated that drainage is of prime concern and the Pl. Baa~ May 6, 1968 - Cont. has not received anything yet frog the Board of Health. Mr. Roberts mentioned that they should use the natural resources as carefully as they can and is concerned about the material going in for fill. The hills are full of clay and not good for percolation. He also mentioned the slopes of the hill and road cut and runniSg down hill. Nicholas Nicetta, Highway Surveyor came to the meeting and wanted to ask several questions about the development. He said there are several areas on Winter Street that water is standing still and wanted to know what was going to happen to it. Mr. Cicione said he would like to know from the Board what they want and then he can give them answers. Mr. Nicetta said he was concerned about where the water will run off. Mr. Chepulis suggested the submission of questions and suggestions in writing and then resolve any differences. Mr. Nicetta said he woLtld he willing to sit with the Board any time to prepare what is wanted and suggested that a profile he submitted. Mr. Cicione said he ~ill see that the Board gets a profile. Mr. Bannan made a motion to take the matter under advisement. Mr. Farley seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. CH~R~.S T. MATSES: The Board discussed the hearing held for Charles T. Matses in April. Mr. Barman made a motion to approve the subdivision. ~. Burke seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous - with the following conditions; 1. That the record owners of the subject land forthwith execute and record a "covenant running with the land", or otherwise provide security for the construction of ways and the installation of municipal services within said subdivision, ali as provided by G.L.c. 41, s. 81-U. 2. That all such construction and installations shall in all respects conform to the governing rules and regulations of this Board. 3. That water and sewer will be according to the ru2es and regulations of the Board of Public Works. 4. That surfacr drains and street bounds must be installed; the roads must be hot- topped and constructed; all in accordance with the requirements under the Sub- division RLules snd Regulations of the Planning Board. Proper street signs must be installed. 5. Must comply with the Board of Fire Engineers' requirements as to the fire alarm system. 6. Approval is granted subject to the petitioner hot-topping the turnaround completely. May 6, 1968 - cont. WALKER REALTY TRUST: The Board discussed the roadway plan submitted earlier in the evening by Atty. John Willis for the Walker apartment development. Mr. Bannan made a motion t~at the roadway be approved subject to the requirements of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations as to roadways. Mr. Burke seconded'the motion and the vote was unanimous. A letter will be sent to the Board of Appeals. PLANS NOT REQUIRING PLA~ING BOARD APPROVAL: Plans had been presented to the Board showing lots of land in Boxford and North Andover. The Boxford Planning Board has already signed the plans and the North Andover Planning Board signatures are necessary. The Board members signed them. Charles Foster, Henry Green and ~itchell Bootm~n appeared before the Boar~ and d~scussed future meetings of the various departments relative to Subdivisions, etc. CAMPANELLI, INC. The Board Further discussed the Campauelli ~_tter and of it being necessary for the Board to take some sort of action on the preliminary plans. Mr. Bannan made a motion tentatively approving the preliminary plans subject to certain conditions. Mr. F~rley seconded the motion and the vote Mas unanimous. The conditions are: 1. Profiles must be presented to the Board and other departments as required, and recommendations received from the Highway Dept. 2. Recommendations must be received from the Board of Public Works. 3. Recommendations must be received from the Board of Health. 4. All turnarounds should run to the exterior lines of the property. 5. Sidewalks should be installed on one side of the roadway. 6. Excavations should be to the ex~remeties of the full right of way. 7. The Highway Surveyor wants a berm installed. 8. All subdivision requirements shall be met in Full. 9. Any other conditions that this Board or other departments may feel are necessary in the future shall be met. The Planning Board will hold a special meeting on Monday, May20, 1968 in order to meet ~ith Campanelli, Inc., Board of Public Works, Highway Department, Board of Health and any other interested parties. 0SG00D SUBDIVISION PRELI~GNARY PLANS - Farnum Street: Mr. Bannan made a motion to hold a public hearing on the subdivision on June 3, 1968 subject to the plans being filed ~ithin the necessary time period. ~. Farley seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at ll:00 P.M. Chairman Clerk AD