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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMiscellaneous - Exception (386)Jim McCarthy stated that during the 20-30 second delay if there is somebody coming out of the 99 Restaurant or Bulgers Animal Hospital then the delay is shortened. Mark Johnson who represents Heritage Green Estates asked that there should be no heavy trucks on the site and questioned the level of service. Is E or D? Mr. Gross responded by saying that they are not planning to have any trailer trucks on the property just box trucks and are willing to put that in the decision as a condition. Mr. Johnson stated that level D represents a condition with long delays to minor street traffic. The levels go from A - F and A being the least amount of delays and F being the longest. Chickering Road and Farrwood currently operates at a level of service at C or better. Under 2001 Build weekday evening peak hour conditions the service will decrease to Level D. Mr. Balliro asked why the exit could not be changed to the back of the property. Mr. Gross stated that access to commercial property has to be through commercial property and cannot be through residential property. Ms. Curcio, 23 Edgelawn Ave. questioned the zoning for the site. Ms. Colwell stated that the site is zoned B-1 for business but is surrounded by residential property. Ms. Colwell suggested that Ms. Curcio come into the Planning Office to look at the zoning map. If she had additional questions she can review the zoning with the Zoning Code Enforcement Officer. Continued the public hearing until the March 4, 1997 meeting. The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on March 4, 1997. The following members were present: Joseph V. Mahoney, Chairman, Richard Rowen, Vice Chairman, Alison Lescarbeau, Clerk, Alberto Angles, Associate Member and John Simons. Kathleen Bradley - Colwell, Town Planner was also present. Atty. Peter Shaheen was present representing 200 Chickering Road. Mark Gross, MHF Design Inc. the site engineer stated that the Conservation Commission has also requested review of the drainage from John Chessia, the Town's consultant therefore he will respond to both the Planning and Conservation drainage issues at the same time. Dermit Kelley of DJK Association conducted traffic counts while Merrimack College was in session as requested by the Town's traffic consultant and the counts were less than the original ones. Mr. Kelley stated that he received a copy of all the accidents that occurred in North Andover from Mass. Highway and none have occurred on Farrwood. Mr. Kelley stated that in his opinion a left turn lane is not required. He is concerned about widening the shoulder as that may cause traffic to travel faster along Rt. 125. Mr. Kelley stated that while Ms. Colwell, Mr. Hajec and himself went out to the site people were turning into Farrwood and passed on the left hand side. Sgt. Fred Soucy of the North Andover Police Dept., stated that a middle turn lane would benefit the Town but it would have to go from Rennies to Mass. Ave. Possibly the costs could be borne by all property owners along that stretch of roadway. He is not in favor of widening the shoulder. If a middle turn lane is not constructed the roadway should remain as. If there are two vehicles and one went to pass on the right there would be adequate space to pass. Joseph Balliro, of 27 Farrwood Drive, asked if that was legal to pass on the breakdown lane. Mr. Soucy stated that they need to determine if it is a breakdown lane. Lisa Neukuckatz, of 68 Farrwood Drive, stated that people will start to pass on both sides of the street and make it a 4 way street and what about the pedestrians that are walking. Mr. Soucy stated that there is a sidewalk for the pedestrians. Carol Rennie, owner, stated that there has never been an accident in front of Rennies. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that there was just one store there now however with this complex there will be more. Atty. Peter Shaheen stated that Mass. Highway has jurisdiction over Rt. 125 and the plans have been submitted for their approval. P.J. Piantadosi stated that these people live off of a state highway what do they expect. He would like to see a mall come into this town instead of going over Andover to spend his money. Ms. Curcio, of Farr -wood Drive, stated that once the mall goes in the accidents will start to occur just like they did when Osco Drug went in on Rt. 114. She stated that 9 accidents have occurred. Jim McCarthy, Heritage Green property manager, stated that he does not want to see Rt. 125 turn into a Rt. 28 in Salem, NH. Carol Rennie stated that the mall would be a benefit to the town and it will have a country atmosphere. P.J. P'iantadosi stated that the Rennies have..lived in this town their whole life and they are not planning on putting up the mall and leaving town. Mark Gross, site engineer, stated that there would be 4 underground systems designed to store a 100 yr. Storm. Mr. Gross stated that they have been before ConCom and they have asked John Chessia to look over the drainage because they will be discussing that with ConCom. Mr. Mahoney asked where the runoff would go. Mr. Gross stated that it would go into the wetlands on the Rennes property. Ms. Colwell stated that the building inspector had concerns with the proposed drainage structures off site and suggested that the applicant check with him regarding this issue. Mr. Gross stated that all the runoff goes through the infiltration.