HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-12-07Monday - December 7, 1970
Regular Meeting
The PLANNING BOARD held their regular meeting on Monday evening, December 7,
1970 at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Office Building with the following members present
and voting: William Chepulis, Jr., Chairman; Charles W. Trombly, Jr., Vice Chair-
man; John J. Monteiro, SecretarY; Robert J. Burke and Donald N. Keirstead.
There were six people present for the meeting.
PLANS NOT REQUIRINGPLANNINGBOARDAPPROVAL:
Atty. Donald F. Smith appeared before the Board with two sets of plans to be
signed by the Planning Board as not requiring Planning Board approval under the
Subdivision Control Law. It is now necessary to have three members sign such plans.
The Board discussed and signed the plans presented.
DOUGLAS E. WILSON SUBDIVISION:
Letters were received from the Board of Public Works and the Highway Su~¥eyor
relative to the request of Douglas E. Wilson for the final release of the~covenant
on lots ~, 5 & 6.
The Board of Public Works stated they had nothing to do with this subdivision - due
to the elevation he could not connect to the water system.
Mr. Nicetta listed several requirements that had not been met and stated that the
Board should not release the covenant.
Atty. John Willis, also a member of the Board of Public Works, felt Mr. Duffy's
letter was incorrect because he knows that at least one lot is connected to tor~n
water.
Mr. Keirstead made a motion to refer.the matter to the Subdivision Control Committee
and submit a report at the next meeting; also to check Atty. Willis' statement as to
the water connection. Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
REZONING APPROVAL FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL:
Notice was received from the Attorney General's office of the approval of the
amendment to the Zoning By-Laws adopted at the special town meeting held August 24,
1970. This amendment was to change from General Business to Country Residence a
parcel of land at the corner of Peters Street and Turnpike Street.
"TOPICS"
The Selectmen forwarded a copy of a letter sent to the state D.P.W. by the
engineers and architects involved in the "TOPICS" program, along with a map of the
town of North Andover showing tentatively the roadways involved in this program.
BUDGET AND REPORTS:
Notice was received from the AdvisorY Board of the dates of submission for the
1971 budget and essay and statistical reports for the 1970 town report. The Board
will discuss the budget at the next meeting (Dec. 28) and notify the Advisory Board
of this.
December 7, 1970 - cont.
P.A.C. COMMITTEE:
Several members of the Planning Advisory Committee were present; Ben Osgood,
Fritz Ostherr, John Willis, George Barkert Henry Fink; and held a discussion with
the Board relative to a draft proposal drawn up by the P.A.C. with objectives and
suggestions toward the Master Plan. They explained that the committee had held
a couple of meetings on their own and discussed the proposals. The Board felt
the P.A.C. should have copies of the Scope of'Services which would be of assistance
to them (the secretary will make the necessary copies). The board members feel
that Mr. Brown is working according to the Scope of Services.
Mr. Osgood and Atty. Willis feel that regulatory controls are very important and
the first thing needed in this program, especially commercial control; this should
be the first thiug done at town meeting.
Mr. Keirstead thinks that Mr. Brown can give regulations and zoning recommendations
in short order.
Mr. Monteiro made a motion that the draft proposal suggested by the P.A.C. be sent
to the planning consultant for discussion at the meeting of Dec. 28th and the
board would like something on regulatory controls and not just guidelines. Mr.
Trombly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Atty. Willis stressed the importance of business zoning to help the tax rate of
the town and pointed out the rapidly rising tax rate.
The meeting adjourned at lO:O0 P.M.
Chairman
Clerk