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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-01-04Monday - January ~, 1971 Regular Meeting The PLANNI~ BOARD held their regular meetLug on Monday evening, January ~, 1971 at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Office ~,ildiug with the following members present and voting: Charles W. Trombly, Jr., John J. Monteiro and Donald N. Keirstead. Wil lism Chepulis and Robert J. Burke were unable to attend. Mr. Trombly was Acting Chairman. PLANS .NQ.T REQUIRI~ PLANNI~ BOARD APPROVAL: Mr. John C~11ahan of C~lahan Associates presented plans to the Board to be sig~ed as Not Requiring Planning Board approval under the Subdivision Control Law. They had to do with the conveyance of a parcel of land from George Barker, Jr. to Margaret Legault. After some discussion it was found that the plans did not meet the Board's requirements and could not be signed. Mr. Callahan will make the necessary corrections and resubmit the plans for signatures. .RE=Zonin~ Proposal: Ben Os~ood 'Ben Osgood presented plans and drawings of a re-zoning proposal at Wilson's Corner. The parcel contains 81,000 sq. ft. and he would like to have the area re-zoned to a Professional Office District. The complex would contain only pro- fessional and medical offices and comprise approx. 25,000 sq. ft. This is the Rockwell property at Wilson's Corner and the entrance or exit would be on Andover Street. This building would also service Andover as well as NOrth Andover. A discussion was held as to whether or not the Selectmen would reopen the warrant for any Planning Board Articles. Mr. Keirstead said he had talked with Mr. Brown' during the day and said he would have some kind of draft form for 6 new zoning districts. John Willis discussed the reports in the newspaper and about them not being accurate. He feels nothing has been done right, that the planner has not done anything, the town has been duped and money has been wasted. Mr. Monteiro feels that not enough has been done by the planner with the PAC and he doesn't think Mr. Brown should meet with other officials outside of the Planning Board and PAC. Mr. Kelrstead discussed what was voted at last week's meeting and being able to get something in time for Town Meeting. He said as of Dec. 28th we did not have what we hoped we would have and were disappointed. Mr. Willis said in order to recoup the value of whatever we have spent the Board should have Mr. Brown make a proper presentation. Jay Burke suggested that the Planning Board can vote to have the Selectmen hold the warrant open longer. The Board then went back to disucssing Mr. Osgood's proposal and Mr. Brown's suggested form. Mr. Osgood said he is suggesting the tightest control possible by restricting the area to office use. He needs the complete support of the Planing Board and they have to convince the people at Town Meeting. January 4, 1971 - cont. Mr. W~llis discussed Mr. Brown's draft on bus4~ess controls. Mr. Chepulis arrived at 9:00 P.M. Further discussion was held on Mr. Osgood's proposal. Jay Burke asked if the Pla ~nning Board was going to take a stand on the re-zoning articles. Mr. Chepulis said the Board would take a stand, along with the com- sultant. The Board tht~Ws they can go along with Mr. Osgood's proposal. Mr. Osgood said he would call John Brown and disucss the proposal with him. He asked if the Board would support bfm at Town Meeting and Mr. Keirstead said he thinks the Board should support it. DOUGLAS E. WILSON SUBDIVISION: A letter was received from the Board of Health stating they have no objection to the release of the covenant. Mr. Keirstead investigated the subdivision and recommended not to release the covenant and submitted a letter with a list of conditions that should be met, as follows: 1. Additional catch basins installed to comply with minimum requirements of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. 2. Proper outlets provided for drainage water from catch basins. 3. Proper installation of stone bounds where required. 4. Proper repair of settlement in pavement along westerly side of roadway. 5. Proper repair of bituminous berm on westerly side of roadway. 6. Modification of plans to Show adequate means of water supply, since Public Works Superintendent advises connection to town water system is impossible, Mr. Monteiro made a motion to accept the report and notify the petitioner of the findings; Mr. Trombly Seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Keirstead made a motion not to release the covenant; Mr. Chepulis seconded the motion and the vote was ~1n~11mous. ARTIGLE FOR PHASE II: Atty. Arnold H. S-1isbury, Town Counsel, had sent a letter to the Board recommending that an article be submitted by the Pla~ni~g Bo:,~d to cover the authorization of Phase II of the contract with the planning consultant and the DCA. After some discussion the Board felt that the money has already been appropriated for this purpose and that all that is necessary is to send a letter to the Town Accountant to have the b&lance of that appropriation carried over to 1971. To present an article at this time would only cause more confusion and alot of unnecessary discussion at Town Meeting; also there is no need for an article since the money has already been appropriated. January ~, 1971 - cont. SOIL SURVEY DATA: A letter was received from John L. Roberts, Chairman of the Conservation Comml ssion notifying the Board that the Soil Conservation Service has completed the necessary field work in preparation of drawing up the soils interpretive maps for North Andover and that soils data is available to the Board. Mr. Nonteiro made a motion to accept the letter and send a copy to John Brown since he may be interested in the information; Mr. Keirstead seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at iO:OOP.M. (William Chepulis, Jr.) (Anna Domahue) Chairman Clerk