HomeMy WebLinkAboutMiscellaneous - Exception (509)Dom Scalise was present to represent 285 Holt Road, Mr. Scalise stated that on behalf of the
applicant they would not like to hold a hearing tonight because there is only 4 members present
.and at the last meeting there was 6 and they are afraid that it might be a problem when it comes
time to vote. Ms. Colwell stated that we did receive a copy of our traffic consultants comments
but, we did not ask him to attend this meeting because we thought your consultant would not
have time to respond. Mr. Rowen stated that he has put together a list of things that he would
like to see during the permit process. Mr. Rowen stated that he is not keen on surprises and
would like to pass them out to you. Mr. Rowen went over his punch list with the Board and the
applicants. Ms. Colwell stated that the noise proposal went out today to the 3 companies. Ms.
Colwell also stated that the People for the Environment are holding a meeting Thursday night July
9, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m. @ the North Parish Church.
Continued until September 1, 1998.
The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on September 1, 1998. The following
members were present: Richard S. Rowen, Chairman, John Simons, Clerk, Joseph Mahoney and
Richard Nardella. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner was also present.
Mark Gross of MHF Design was present to represent Scott Construction. Mr. Gross stated that
he received a letter from John Chessia of Coler & Colantonio and he had a discussion with Ms.
Colwell and she stated that they were all set. Ms. Colwell stated that the ponds will not contain
no more than 9" of water. Ms. Colwell stated that another test pit should be done by the leaching
area. Mr. Gross went over the parking space issue. Mr. Rowen stated that he would like to come
up with language that is used by the building inspector for the number of parking spaces. Mr.
Gross went over his theory on the number if parking spaces. Mr. Nardella stated that the zoning
bylaw states that for residential area the parking spaces required are greater than retail area. Mr.
Gross stated that all these tenants need to submit building plans to the building inspector so he
will be able to enforce if they try to put in tables or booths. Mr. Nardella stated that he wants to
see this succeed. The Board went over the number of parking spaces for residential and for retail.
Mr. Rowen stated that right now they are set up for retail. Mr. Mahoney stated that we have a
building inspector to enforce this. Mr. Nardella stated that 701 Salem Street has a table in there
and they're not supposed to. Mr. Gross stated that this is an enforcement and not part of the
approval. Mr.. Gross stated that if there is a tenant that would be brought in they would have to
go to, the building inspector anyway. Mr. Nardella stated that they don't have enough parking to
get a restaurant. Dave Rennie asked if they have enough parking for any seating. Mr. Rowen
stated that they don't have enough parking. Mr. Gross stated that they are not going to build the
building with out tenants sot hey will have to comeback before the Board if they need more
parking spaces. Mrs. Rennie asked if this is affected with a coffee slop. Mr. Nardella stated that
no, as long as there are no seats. Bill Sullivan, Chairman of Zoning Board of Appeals stated that
if there are counters that customers can serve themselves that is considered a seat. Mr. Rowen
stated that we just want to make sure that your eyes are open. Ms. Colwell went over her
wording for the parking spaces.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the Board voted unanimously to close
the Public Hearing.