HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-03-03Monday - N~rch 3, 1975
Regular Meeting
The PLANNING BOARD held its regular meeting on Monday evening, March 3, ~975,
at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Office Meeting Room. The following members were present and
voting: William Chepulis, Chairman; Fritz Ostherr, Vice Chai~;~'~n; William N. Sale~m~e,
Clerk; Paul R. Lamprey and John J. Monteiro.
Mr. Ostherr made a me, ion to accept the minutes of January 6 and 20, ~75 as di's~r'ibuted.
Mr. Monteiro seconded and the vote was unanimous.
PLANB NOT REQUIRING APPROVAL:
~. Richard ~uson: plan of land on Maple Ave. dated Jan. 1975. Mr. Ostherr made a
motion to endorse the subject plan and Mr. Lamprey seconded. The BOARD noted that
the plan does not show sufficient frontage and the applicant is requested to add a
notation that it is for record purposes. The BOARD will not sign the plan until this
matter has been taken care of.
SALk~ FOREST: The subdivision control subcommittee will meet with Frank Gelinas on
Saturday, March 8, 1975, at 8:30 A.M.
The letter from the Highway Surveyor, dated March 3, 1975, recommended that the BOARD
take no action on the proposed subdivisionS h~ever, Mr. Cyr, present at the meeting,
stated that Mr. F~rr had come in late today with the signed papers for the easement.
Letter from the Bo~r~ of Health was read in which they request test borings, etc. Also,
letters from the Tree Warden and the Police Chief were read. The Board plans to take
action at the March 17th meeting. Frank Gelinas said he has a plan which is a composite
a work sheet, which is unofficial.
MR. SY SOLC~ONTRE: WALTER HUGHES - Raymond Sulliv~m, an attorney in L~wrenoe, presented
the case. He questioned whether Mr. Hughes ever came back to give the BOARD what they
had requested. He was told that Mr. Willis came back saying they would post a bond for
the completion of the subdivision. We haven't seen Mr. Willis or Mr. Hughes for a few
months. They never came b~ck. A discussion of what hms been done on the proper~y took
place. December 2, 1974 was the last time they were in to a BOARD meeting.
Mr. Hughes hms sued Solomont for a deed, but they can't give him the deed until he gets
a releaseisaid Mr. Sullivan.
ARTICLES FOR TOWN WARRANT:
A~end ~ec. 9.13 relative to the system of fines for violations ~inst the Zoning By-L&w.
Much discussion took place regarding the Sanitary Landfill and the sm~ll piece of land
which abutts Berry St. The intent is to take it as a sanitary landfill site and not for
an indu~rial complex. Mr. Lamprey made a motion to leave the little chunk of land for
I-3 but it received no second. Mr. Ostherr felt concerned about the Whipple's fire and
wondered if theyBoard of Public Works would extend the sewer in this area. Mr. Cyr said
there is no need to do that because he is planning to build a pond there. He further
elaborated that we have had only 1 minor fire in our present disposal area in the last
3 years. A motion was then made by Mr. Ostherr to hold a public hearing on March 24th
in the Fire Station Meeting Room at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Monteiro seconded and the vote was
unanimous.
M~rch 3, 1975 - cont.
Upon motion by Mr. Ostherr and second by Mr. Monteiro, the B~RD voted unanimously to
hold a public hearing on April 3, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. in the Niddle School Auditorium
on the Articles submitted by Chas. Kostandin and others re Campion Hall prope~y.
HAROLD P~ ESTATES:
Mr. Lamprey made a motion to approve the Harold Parker Estates definitive plans, dated
Dec. 17, 1974, subject to the following conditions:
a) there are 2 engineering specifications to be sho~n on the plan - the hydrants
agreement and easement along the brook at the back of Lots 7 thru 10. The drainage
easement shall be at lease 40 ft. in width~ and final placement of 1L v dr ants along Penney
Lane shall be jointly agreed upon be%ween the ~"ire Chief and Board of Public Works.
/ all stand~rd conditions shall be adhered to by the applicant.
covenamt running with the land shall be held relative to completicm of the project.
recommendations in the Highway SurveYor's letter of ~eb. 14, 1975 shall be met.
all improvements and design standards shall meet the requirements of the'~lzles &
Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land in the Town of North Andover" in effect
on the signing of this plan.
tw~ter installation shall be in accordance with the Board of Public Works.
all recommendation of town depts, sh~ll be met as per their letters on file.
(Mr. Gelinas took exception to the specifications of the Highway Surveyor regarding top
and binder coat because the preliminary plan was submitted prior to the change to 14"
and 2". )
Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Mr. Salemme made a motion that the PLAint'lNG BOARD recommend favorable action on the
Earth Removal By-Law, Section 5, as it will be presented after minor changes at the
public hearing. Mr. Nonteiro seconded and the vote was unamimous.
MISCELLANE0~SNATTERS:
The BOARD decided to hold its reorganization meeting on March 17, 1975.
Letter from SOCCJRS re Campion Hall was read by the Chairman.
Official copy of the General Laws of Wetlands Act was received and acknowledged. Since
two copies were received, one will be kept on file and the members will circulate a copy.
More material on ~lood Plain Zoning was received and taken by Mr. Chepulis.
(William Ch~PUli~