HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-01-20January 20, 1975 - Monday
Regular Meeting
~he PLANNING ~OARD held a regular meeting on Monday evening, January 20, ~975,
at 7:30 P.M. in the To~n Office Meeting Room. The following members were present and
voting: William Chepulis, Chairman; Fritz Ostherr, Vice-Chairman; William N. ~lemme,
Clerk; John J. Monteiro and Paul R. Lamprey.
There were 5 visitors present.
~P, RINACK VAL~Y PT~INO CONNISSION:
Mr. Monteiro stated that in regard to the Transportation ~uestionnaires, the priorities
were not a true indication of value. North Andover had no priorities, but Great Pond Rd.
may be one in the future. Route 28, from Reading to New Hampshire, was top priority,
which Mr. Monteiro does not agree with. Discussion followed regarding same.
Status of 208 Funding - according to Monteiro, the Commission still has not received a
'favorable vote from Lawrence or Andover. They are rushing to get the resolution in in
order to get the monies involved. Our Selectmen have not sent a final letter as yet to
the Commission. Member Ostherr made a motion to have the Chairman send a letter to the
Board of Selectmen recommendi~ they send a negative response in regard to this matter.
Mr. Lamprey seconded and the vote was unanimous.
PLANS NOT REQUIRING APPROVAL:
1. HAROLD & BEVERLY ~ltlPPLE - A motion was made by Mr. Ostherr to endorse the plan of
land in North Andover, Ma. dated September 16, ~974 and owned by N_arold and Beverly S.
Whipple as not requiring approval under ~ubdivision Control Law. Mr.. Monteiro seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous.
ANDREN CIRCLE (SORBO) - Partial release of bond:
Atty. Schwartz represented Andrew $orbo and stated that the bond is expiring in 3 weeks.
He spoke to Mr. 0yr and felt that everlrthing except one drain, which is malfunctioning,
is completed. We now hold a $35,0OO bond that they would like reduced to whatever
Mr. Cyr suggests. Mr. Chepulis suggested that he send in a form in order %hat we may
request release of information from the other Boards. Thi~ matter will be placed on the
February 3, 1975 Agenda.
PRAN~ ~ELINAS - DISCUSSION OF ONE-LOT ~'BDIVISION:
Mr. Oelinae stated thai this refers to only one lot shown on a subiivision plan and obviously
would not always be appropriate but would preclude always having to get a variance. Mr.
Osiherr queried, what would stop some engineer from coming in next year for two-lot sub-
divisions? Mr. Cyr stated that it sounds more like a step backward than forward; can't
continue to~n services on any more of these one and two home paper streets or uuaccepted
~ys. Chairman Ohepulis felt that we ought to avoid the creation of any new paper streets.
There would have to be a change in the By-Law and the mechanics of it are not that much
different. Mr. Gelinas said it is in the best interest of the Town to give as few variances
as possible. His client is Land-Vest that is considering this. A portion of their parcel
is the old Teel P~rm and basically they have run out of frontage. They have some 60 to 70
acres lei% over, and are going to deed more land to Dr. Love Becanse they do .n~t. wish to
subdivide ii. They, also, have a Buyer for an estate next to Dr. Love. The subdivision
would be subject to the lot being built to town specs. They can either come to the town
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and put in a paper street or go for a variance, either way it requires a public hearing.
· r. Ostherr personally doesn't feel he wants to get involved with this and Nembers
Lamprey and Monteiro agreed. Mr. Saleratus thought a variance has more merit.
DISCUSSION ~F EARTH REMOVAL
Mr. Os%herr commended the con~ittee for an excellent job done in preparing the changes.
~r. Salemme asked if ~here were any particular areas that the Board wished to disucuss.
Mr. Ohepulis questioned 5. J (5) because the first sentence did not seem clear.
Mr. Ostherr thought that regarding the section about working thepit at 5 acres at a
time there should be some provision for a continuance of the use. Mr. Chepulis suggested
a rewording of 5.1 (2). Mr. Lamprey~sted under 5.3 (1) to distribute plans to
the Highway Dept, Police Dept. 0on. Com., etc. Under the same sec%ion to also require
a]Ocus map similar to what we ask for on a subdivision. 5.4 (1), work on wording of
"40 acres". 5.6, should be the entire Board of Appeals and not just the chairman of
the Board and ~he ~uildingInspector and make specific note on application for permit
that they are going to move over 1000 yAa. The PLANIglNa BOARD feels it unwise to give
the chairma~ of the Board of Appeals power twice and should specify the whole Board of
Appeals without a public hearing. The Committee is to look into %he whole section.
Mr. Ostherr made a motion that the Planning Board recommend a new~-Law on Earth Removal
for the Town Warrant and set a hearing date for the proposed Zoning By-Lawamendment.
Mr. Monte~ro seconded the motion. The BOARD decided to set a hearing date for 8~30 P.M.
on February 18, 1975 in the ~ire Station on Section 5 of our Z~L in its entirety. The
vote on the motic~ was~nanimous.
LETTER I~ROM SEL~RE CIT~S for RAIL ~d~SPORTATION: Mr. Ostherr's motion was to
refer ~he matter to the Long Range Planning Committee for review. Mr. Monteiro seconded
a~d the vote was unanimous.
NOTICE OF II~ffENTFROM~CONSTRUCTIONCO.: The BOARD directed the secretary to
send a copy to each member and ask Ben Osgood what the preceding set stated.
~UD(~T REV~: tember Ostherr felt that the zoning map should be updated to include the
new subdivisions. Mr. Chspulis suggested getting a figure and referring it to the
Advisory Committee. Discussed Advisory Committee meeting which took place on January 14,
1~75 and read the letter dated January 20, 1975 on their action ($600 for the Planning
Board and $300 for the Board of Appeals.) Sarcasm at Advisory Committee meeting uncalled
for. ~oard to write letter to them requesting to be put on their agenda.
THOMAS ASSOCIATES YNVI?ATION: The BOARD debated whether or not it would be a conflict
of interest i~ they attend; decided they would go, but not give any BOARD opinions.
MISOELLANECUB MAT~ERS: The Board acknowledged receipt of all Correspondence received.
Mr. Monteiro to obtain copies of House Bill 525 for members.
The meeting adjourned at 10t30 P.M.
(William '~hepulis)
/ (ailda Blacks~ock)