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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-06-03Monday- Jme 3, 1969 Regular M~et~-~ & Hearings The P~a~,.tag Board held their regular meeting on ltonda~ evening, June 3, 1968 at 7.'30 P.M. in the Town Office Building meeting ro~ The following members were present and voting: WilLiam Chepulis, Jr., Clmtrsani Robert J. Burke, Vice Cheir~s_._-; William B. Dully, Jr., Secretary; J_~m~s M. Bsanan and George B. Farley. There were 25 people present for the hearings.' BEARING: Old N. A. Realty Trust (BenJ~w~- 0sgood). Mr. Dufl~ ~ead the legal notice in the application of 01d N.A. Realty Txmst for a subdivision of land off Farnma Street. BenJ~w~- 0sgood and Atty. Victor Hate~ were present. Atty. Harem explained the definitive plans to those present and said that they were drawn up as discussed with the Board at the last meeting. The subdivision goes beyond the road requirements of North Audover sad conforms in all respects to all the requirements of the town of North Andover. They have not reaeived any requirements frol the Board of Health yet; but .11 lots need percolation tests and get approvals _t-dividually from the Board of Health. Developer has taken some of his own tests. Member Dully said he is oonoer~d about passing on subdivision developments without receiving a~ information from the Board of Health. The Board has no ~n~ormation as to soil conditions, water table, etc. Chair,~ Chepulis explained that the Board of Health does have their own rules' and regulations and after a hearing have 45 days to ~ke recommendations. Be said if the developer doesn't make tests beforeb--d it is his risk. A discussion was held regarding the Board of Health, septic t*-~s, etc. Member Duff~ said he will ahe~sin from voting wntil recommendations are received fr~ the Board of Health. He also spoke about the condition of the roads in that area, access f~c~ Farnu~ Street, etc. Mr. Osgood said Farn~ Street was in terrible condition and that he has proposed to the Highway DepOt and Board of Public Works to put in a water line and will put an article in the warrant fo~ $16,000 contributing toward the expenses of the town. The ~as Company will run the gas main and Oagood has offered to supply the engineering. He will cooperate with the various departments of the town to w~de a good roadway. Will benefit at least 16 houses ~n Farnum St. The development comprises approx. 48 lots. He thinks they will lose about 5 lots due to poor percolation tests. A discussion wes held with several abutters regarding water table in area, the · Hatch Act ami Dept. of Natural Resources. Mr. Barman made a motion to t~ke the petition under advisement. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and the vote was un--us. 207 HEARING: Caffray Realty ~-rust. Mr. Robert Go~dwin represented ~. Caffray F~mher Dully read the legal notice. who was unable to attend. ~r. Goodwin explained that the subdivision contains 4 lots. Two of the front lots on Johnson Street can he made without Planning Board approval, and could connect ~o the sewer. The 2 rear lots are too iow to connect to the sewer and would have to be serviced by a 6~ water line and hydrant. The water would drain on Caffrayta own land. Several abutters asked questions of Mr. Goodwin-regarding drainage, ets. Letters were read from the Board of Public Works and the High~ay Department with their speoificetions and reeo~w~endations. Atty. John J. Willis represented ~r. and Mrs. Irving Howes, 1~w~diate abutters, who were also present, and ~ere concerned with drainage. Mr. and Mrs. Beek~ith, Mr. Seeehe, Dr. Armitage, Mr. Donova~, all abutters, were concerned with drainage, the change of the character of the area, traffic problems, fire hazards, etc. Mr. Baxmau made a motion to take the petition under advisement. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. OHARLES T. MATSES: Atty. Willis presented a request to the Planning Board to release $1500 being held on the Matses subdivision. A letter will he sent to James Maker, To~ Treasurer to release the bond to Atty. Willis. The Board signed the necessary plans for the Matses subdivision. JO~ J. SHIELDS: A letter ~s received from John Shields ~,~orming the Board that all of the utilities are installed in his subdivision off Rea Street and would like to be advised as tc the amount of Bond required by the Board. A letter was received from the Highway Department regarding the Campanelli prel~nary subdivision plans, with reeowm~ndations. The letter will be filed until further plans are received. MORNINGSIDE: A letter was received fromthe Highly Dept., copies ofwhichwere sent to the Selectmen and Ben Osgood, regarding the hot-top on Morningside subdivision not being adequate. The letter will he filed and considered when a request for a release of bond is The meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. AD Clerk'