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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-07-12Monday - July ~ 1971 Regular Meeting The PLANNING BOARD held its regular meeting on Monday evening, July ~ 1971 at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Office Building with the following members present and voting: Charles W. Trembly, Jr., Chairman; Donald N. Keirstead, Vice Chairman; John J. Monteiro, Secretary~ William Chepulis, Jrl and Robert J. Burke. The minutes of the previous meeting had been read and Mr. Chepulis made a motion to accept them and also to accept the minutes of the meeting held previous to that since they had not been officially accepted. It was so vo~edur~ously. WHITTi~FARMSUBDIVISION: Peter Palmese, 15 Meadowview Rd.; Roger Caron, 35 Meadowview Rd. and Ernest Liporto, ~9 Meadowview Rd. appeared before the Board to discuss the drainage problem that still exists on the Whittier Farm subdivision. Chairman Trombly expl~t~ed that the Board had written to Town Counsel and it was agreed that the problem would be worked out between the attorneys and the developer. Roger Caron said that two years ago it had been agreed that the drainage problem would be taken care of and they had agreed to split the cost; he said he .offered to pay $200 and has not heard anything more since. Atty. John Willis explained about the agreement with Caron. He said ArthurCollins sent a bulldozer to the area and Nr. Caron put them off the land. Mr. Collins was willing to do the work for nothing to a certain point but Caron wanted the slopes laomed and seeded in addition to the ditch. A lengthy discussion was held on the matter and apparently there was misunder- standing between all parties concerned. It was finally agreed that Atty. Willis, Arthur Collins, Mr. Caron and his attorney would all meet together and try to resolve the difficulties. Mr. Patmese asked what alternative there would be if no agreement could be reached. Mr. Keirstead and Mr. Monteiro were not sure just what Town Co~sel could do - it is a mute question but if no agreement is reached, it would be turned over to Town Counsel for his determination on the matter. Robert Morehouse, Director of Soil Conservation Service, Dept. of Agriculture and Don Fuller, a soil scientist~ appeared before the Board to explain the Soil Survey which they had completed for the Conservation Commission. Mr. Morehouse explained that the survey is an inventory of soil resources of the town. The survey was made by fieldinspection and byusing other available informa- tion. Maps have been prepared and aerial photographs with markings sho~ing the various types of soil. There are ten copies of the survey for the town to be dis- tributedby the Conservation Commission to various departments. Mr. Morehouse showed several aerial photographs and explained the markings; the originals are in the Danvers office. July ~ 1971 - cont. He also distributed booklets "Soils and Their Interpretations for Various Land Uses" and explained various sections of it. He said there are no extra copies available but they can be Xerox copied. The aerials would cost ~5~ each to have copies made. Mr. Fuller explained that all of North Andover was examined or assessed in some way. Holes were not punched in every parcel. Some places may have had 3 holes or more depending on various conditions, topography, swamp, etc. They showed a large map of the town with the aerial photo numbers indexed. They also showed colored maps for septic tanks, sewage dispoasl~ etc. The aerial photographs were made by Eastern Mass. Regional Planning Project, 80 Broad Street~ Boston. Mr. Morehouse said they are available at any time to help the town in any projects at no cost. The Board could submit subdivision plans and ask for an ammlysis for soil and water - they ~1~1 do a review for the Board, which could be done in 2 weeks time. As an example, they discussed the "K-Mart" rezoning area for suita- bility of development. Mr. Monteiro said he would like to have the soil color maps copied, that they would be of great help to the Board. Mr. Morehouse said they have 4x5 black and white negatives which could be reproduced. Mr. Keirstead made a motion to extend a vote of thanks to Mr. Morehouse and Mr. Fuller for their appearance before the Board and their offer of sex-v'ices; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. VINCENT McALOON: Mr. Vincent McAloon appeared before the Board to discuss a plan that had been approved by the Board for lots on Chestnut Street. Building Inspector Charles Foster was also present. Mr. Foster questioned the formation of the lots as shown on the plan because they were formed leaving only 50 feet frontage to back land. He doesn't think it's right to form such lots and then have it necessary for others to come before the Board of Appeals to seek relief. Atty. Willis discussed what the d,~finition of a lot was and that there was no boundary shown on the plan of the area with the 50 foot right of way. He said this plan is just prel~mlnary to future development of the back land. Mr. Keirstead said the Board is only concerned as to whether or not it is a subdivision. The matter was discussed thoroughly and sections of the statute were read. Mr. Burke made a motion to leave the plan as it is; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Foster asked the Board as its future policy not to allow this type of plan to be approved. Mr. Keirstead said that upon first looking at the plan he didn't think it was right but upon read~g the statute he feels that Board had to sign it. Mr. Chepulis said the statute also provides that the Board can act in the best interests of the town. July ~ 1971 - cont. After further discussion~Mr. Monteiro made a motion that Mr. Fosterwrite a lette~with the approval of the Planning Board, to Town Counsel for a ruling as to the legality of the forming of such lots; Mr. Chepulis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. PHASE II: The amendatory agreements and contracts, along with a bill in the amount of $5,633.00 for North Andover's share for Phase II, were received from the Dept. of Community Affairs. The corrections that had been made were not the same as the ones that the Planning Board had made; Mr. Constautinides will be contacted. Mr. Keirstead made a motion to sign the contract with the Planning Board corrections noted thereon; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. A discussion was held on proposed leg~ation for cluster zoning amd planned unit development. Mr. Keirstead made a mo~ion to have John Brown review the statute and comment to this Board on the suitability of this proposed legislation and the possibility of recommending a zoning ordinance in conformity with it. Mr. Chepulis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. A letter will be sent to Mr. Brown requesting this. BOARD OFAPPEALS HEARINGS& DECISIONS: The Planning Board received notices of hearings to be held by the Board of Appeals on July 19th. 1. Trinitarian Congregational Church for a sideliue variance to construct a youth activities b1~t I ding. 2. Edward Kollen, Church Street, to convert one side.of a duplex dwelling to two families. The Board reviewed the petitions and have no objections to either of them. Decisions were read on hearings held for Farr, Garon and Dufresne. DAVID RENNIE: Donald Boyle and David Rennie, Jr. appeared before the Board to ask how to go about rezoning their property on Chickering Road to General Business. They said they want to limit themselves and to be restricted as to what they can sell. It was suggested that they submit in writing to the Planning Board just what they want to do and it could possibly come before next ennual town meeting. Mr. Monteiro wants to be put on record as being opposed to the Tennis Club at this time because the planning study has not yet been completed. July 12, 1971 - cont. CAPITAL BUDGET CO~4ITTEE: Forms were received from the Capital Budget Committee relative to future needs of various departments of the town. Fritz Ostherr suggested that this budget could be referred to John Brown for consultation with them, which would be helpful with his studies. The matter will be referred to the Administration Sub-committee. MERRIMACK V~T.L~Y PLANNING COMMISSION: Copies of staff comments of the M.V.P.C. were received and had also been sent to Mr. Constantinides, Dept. of Community Affairs. These comments were developed after review of the preliminary reports made by John Brown. No discussion was held pending further study of them by the Board. One set of plans for Horace Stevens were sig~ed as not requiring approval under the Subdivision Control Law. ~ The next PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE meeting will be held on Monday, July 26, 1971. Notices will be mailed to the members. SUBDIVISION RULES ANDREGULATIONS: The re-typing of the revised Subdivision Rules and Regulations has been completed and the Board is now ready for the next step. Mr. Keirstead suggested distributing copies to various boards and officials for comment and to hold a special meeting, possibly in September, for further discussion with them. It was decided to call the meeting for Tuesday eveniug, September 14, 1971. The meeting adjourned at ll:OO P.M. ( harles W. romb (Anna Donahue)