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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-07-11Thursday - July 11, 1974 Special Meeting The PLANNING BOARD held a special meeting on Thursday evening, July 11, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Office meeting room. The following members were present and voting: William Chepulis, Chairman; ~ritz Ostherr, Vice Chairman; William N. Salemme, Clerk; and Paul R. Lamprey. There were 2 people present for the meeting. Mr. Ostherr made a motion to accept the minutes of the June 12,'1974 meeting. Mr. Lamprey seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. PLANS NOT REQUIRING APPROVAL: 1. Merrimack College - Iffy. Earl Brown represented the College. Mr. Brown advised the BOARD th.mt a note was put on the plan stating Lot A, not having the required f. rontage, is being sold to Poste Realty Trust. Mr. Ostherr made a motion to endorse the plan of land of Merrimack College, dated June 7, ~974, as Not. Requiring Approval under Subdivision Control Law. Mr. Lamprey seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. TRAFALGAR ESTATES: John Willis, Atty., represented the developer, T. ~, Flatley. In reference to the Covenant with the Town of North Andover, he stated that he and Arnold Salisbury will record the vote and it will be noted that it is a conditional covenant by the Town Clerk. Mr. Willis said as far as he and Mr. Flatley are concerned the Covenant is off the record. Mr. Ostherr remarked that the reason the BOARD was meeting at this time was to discuss further the Trafalgar Estates in order to ta2ce action prior to the 60-day limit. We had anticipated a presentation at the regular July meeting and were immediately challenged by neighhors and proponents. Mr. Ostherr made a motion to tentatively approve Trafalgar Estates pretiminaryplans subject to certain comments: 1. The petitioner has met the requirements for filing according to Sec. 3 of Sub- division Control Regul~ions with the exception that Form E has not been filed, but all abutters are shown. 2. The committee recommends that Berkeley and A Streets be developed for access to the property, and that Tolland, Wilson and Prospect Roads not be developed. 3. In concurrence with the Fire Chief's recommendation we suggest that fire hydrants be installed in such a manner that no structure is more than 250 ft. from a hydrant. Municipal Fire Alarm Boxes in three locations: a. At the first intersectio~ from Andover St. at the corner of two'un-named proposed streets. b. At the corner of Wilson Road and an un-named proposed street. c. At the corner of Berkeley Rd. and an un-named proposed street. 4. We caution the developer in his definitive plan to be sure that he satisfies PLANNING BOARD regulations on drainage, water and sewer. 5. We endorse the Highway Surveyor's comments regarding increased paving thickness (to July 11, 1974 - cont. Mr. 0stherr read two letters into the minutes, e~erpts from which appear below. For more complete reference, the letters are on file. Letter from Nr. Walter Muir Whitehill: "Does it not seem to you that Mr. Flatley, as a shrewd businessman, took a legitimate gamble that he would be able to make money provided he could induce the North Andover taxpayers to allow condominium ap~artments on his property near Andover St ?" "MUST the town under, rite a venture entered into as a purely speculative business undert akin~g?" Letter from Mrs. Eguene E. Avrett: "! am not sure that the same developer b~s solved the drainage problems created by theRoyal Crest apartments. No oneknows what problems may occur from the townhouses on Melamed's old land. But I know you are aware of that particular problem in the '"l~ne intersection where Andover Street meets Rte. 125 is awful and will only become more dangerous with more cars. Could your Board flex its muscles and put some pressure to have some kind of traffic control?" Regarding the above letters, Mr. Willis stated that he doesn't think there is anyone more concerned in the development of this community than he is. He has this feeling himself and, also, his client 2eels this way. Mr. Flatley has evidenced going along with the community from the start, said Atty. Willis. We should recognize his good efforts and reward these because the alternative might result in a sale to some other developer who might not care about the com~-anity, stated Mr. Willis. Mr. 0hepulis stated that he, personally, has to a~m~t that Royalorest is an admirable jobf an effort was made to conserve as much as possible. If there is any further development in that area done by Mr. ~latley, we would appeal to him to not let past principles slip. Mr. Ohepulis went on further to say that even as a Board we are not quite indepen&~t of the wishes of the people of the T~wn. We still have to listen to everyone and try to reach asuitable conclusion or resolution to the problem. Atty. Willis stated that he will not~ represent another developer if this land is pur- chased from Mr. Flatleybecause he does not feel that duplexes are the proper thing for the area. A vote was taken on Mr. Ostherr's motion to tentavively approve the preliminary plans and it wa~unanimous. Mr. 0stherr made a motion that the PLANNI-~ ~OARD hire some professional help in the company or individual of a civil engineering firm in the Trafalgar Estates area and have a three item work statement for this company, firm or individual as follows: / assess the holding pond solution assess the w~ole problem of drainage in that area, especially do~nstream to conduct, on behalf of the Town, al~alson between the Town and the state DPW and the developer Mr. Lamprey seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. July 11, 1974 - cont. N_r. Ostherr then made the following two motions: 1) the BOARD approach the Advisory Board for funds to complete the study 2) The BOARD request the firms of Metcalf & Eddy, Thomas Asso. and l~rank Gelinas for brief proposals in the way of a professional resume' to assist us in solving the drainage problem off the Wilson's Corner area. Mr. Lamprey seccmded both motions. Mr. Chepulis amended the first motion by adding that %he BOARD request a sum cf money, to be determined, for the purpose suggested. Mr. Ostherr seconded the motion. A vote was taken on the two motions and the amended portion and it was unanimous. I~OOD PLAIN ZONING: The meaning of Flood Plain Zoning was discussed by the BOARD. The in%erpretatiou arrived at is that unless there is Flood Plain Zoning in the town, landowners cannot apply for insurance relief. A private insurance company cannot write flood insurance unless we have this. Mr. Ostherr suggested that the BOARD refer the package of information to the Long Range Planning Co~m~ittee and that the BOARD take no further action until either that committee or some special interest group comes before them. Mr. Salemme seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. MISOEW,T.aUEOUS NAT~ERS: DNR copy of the Notice of Intent - Re Salem Gardens A discussion of the above took place in which the BOARD decided that the copy informative material. Mr. Ostherr made a motion that the BOARD request that the developer submit an amended plan of the subdivision showing the larger drainage easement. ~"m meeting adjourned at 9 P.M. (William 0hepuli~) ~ iGilaa Blaokstock )