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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-21 Related Minutes SPR I North Andover Planning Board 2 Unapproved Minutes 3 February 18,2003 4 Regular Meeting 5 6 Members Present: Alberto Angles,Vice Chair(7:35); Rick Nardella, Clerk(7:13); 7 Felipe Schwartz(7:15); George White(6:55); 8 James Phinney,Associate Member(7:3 0) 9 Members Absent: John Simons,Chair 10 Staff Present: J. Justin Woods,Planning Director;Debbie Wilson,Planning'Assistant 11 12 13 7:25pm Call to Order by Clerk Nardella. Nardella suggested that the Board begin reviewing 14 discussion items while waiting for the reaming members. 15 16 Discussion Items: 17 1. Carter Fields Plan Endorsement 18 The Planner discussed modifications to the plan with the board. He explained that he met with the 19 applicant and reviewed each page and all changes to the original plans, Nardella asked if everything was 20 all set. Planner answered affirmatively and the Board endorsed plans. 21 22 2. Foster Street Sub Station Plan Endorsement 23 The Planner explained that the approved plans were never endorsed by the board and that the Planner 24 could not sign off on the Form U application until the Board had endorsed the plans. Nardella asked if the 25 Planner had reviewed the plans and if they were the same plans approved by the Board. Planner answered 26 affirmatively and the Board endorsed plans. 27 28 3. Forest View Subdivision-Bond Reduction we st 29 Planner discussed the bond release with the board. The Planner explained that per VHB's review, 91.6% 30 of the project is complete and they recommend a corresponding bond reduction. The Planner also 31 explained that the planning staff had difficulty discovering the exact amount of the bond posted. He 32 stated that the two available options were to approve the reduction of 91.6% and leave the staff to figure 33 how much that amounts to or to wait until we have more information. Planner recommended the latter. 34 Nardella feels the Board should wait until they have additional information. He asked the staff to 35 determine: 36 A) How much money we have? 37 B) What happens to the next phase? ie Do we get now bonds? If so, should just keep these and roll 38 them over? 39 C) What are the expiration dates of the bonds. 40 The Board decided to refrain from making this decision until the next meeting. Nardella also asked the 41 planning staff to develop a process for keeping track of all F bonds. 42 43 4. Forest View Sub division-Form U Verification 44 The Planner explained to that he has reviewed all of the required documents and will do a site visit to 45 confirm remaining items prior to endorsement. White motion to verify that form U is appropriate, as 46 per the conditions set in the decision,2" by Schwarz.Discussion:None. Motion carries 5-0. 47 48 7:41pni Public Hearings Opened by Vice Chair Angles. Angles stated that since the public hearings 49 were either warned for or continued to 7:30, the Board would open them and return to the discussion 50 items at the end. 51 52 fU Planning Board February 18, 2003 Page 3 of 3 2 Additional Deliberations: 3 4 9. Lot 13C Duncan Drive-Access Other than Frontage Special Permit 5 Lots 13B&C Duncan Drive-Common Drivewav Special Permit 6 The Planner noted that these hearings were closed at the last meeting. The one unresolved issue had to do 7 with a proposed condition to sprinkler the existing home, but the, applicant opposed, The Plannet- 8 reported that he met with the applicant and NAFD to resolve this issue. The result was a joint memo 9 recommending the Board to require sprinklers on the new house, but not on the existing house,, and to 10 install two additional signage bollards at the common drive split. The draft decision for the Common I I drive has been modified accordingly. 12 Nardella Motion to Approve Lot 13C Duncan Drive - Access Other than Frontage Special Permit 13 suMect to the findings and conditions set forth In the draft decision. 2" by White. Discussion•None, 14 Motion carries 5-0. 15 16 Nardella Motion to Approve the Lots 13B&C Duncan Drive - Common Driveway Special Permit, 17 subject to the findings and conditions set forth in the draft decision, 2" by White. Discussion:None. 18 Motion carries 5-0. 19 20 10. 530 Turnpike Street—Site Plan Special Permit 21 The Planner noted that this hearing was closed at the last meeting, The Planner reported that per the. 22 Planning Board's request, he attended the last ZBA meeting and felt that he helped clarify the Planning 23 Board's position on this matter for the ZBA. The ZBA approved the variance with some of the same 24 condition-, the Planiiing Board has discussed. Schwarz asked that staff to renumber the conditions, but 25 that other than that,the decision looked good, 26 27 Nardella Motion to Approve the 530 Turnpike Street — Site Plan Special Permit, subject to the 28 findings and conditions set forth in the draft decision with the renumbering, 2"d by Schwalm 29 Discussion:None. Motion carries 5-0. 30 31 Planning Board Business: 32 33 Nardella Motion to approve minutes for JanuarX 21, 20032 21id U Schwarz. Discussion: None. 34 Motion carries 35 36 Angles presented the board and planning staff with meetings that the board may be in interested in, 37 Copies will be made and distributed in the next planning board package, 39 39 Nardella is on the Growth Management Board and he said a new member is calculating the cost of homes 40 and developments such as Forest View to figure out revenue for the town. 41 42 Upcoming Meetinas.. 43 March It,2003 44 March 25 45 46 Adjourn: 47 Nardella Motion to Adjourn,2nd by White.Discussion:None. Motion carries 5-0. 48 Meeting adjourned• 8:40pm 49 50 51 1 Q , 2 North Andover Planning Board 3 Unapproved Minutes A C1.1 r 4 March 25,2003 5 Regular Meeting 6 7 Members Present: John Simons,Chair;Alberto Angles, Vice Chair, Rick Nardella,Clerk; 8 Felipe Schwarz; George White,James Phinney,Associate Member 9 Staff Present: J. Justin Woods, Planning Director,Debbie Wilson, Planning Assistant to 11 12 Meeting called to order by Vice Chair Angles at 7:10PM 13 14 Discussions: 15 16 1. Mr. George Barker's intent to sell his land to Tara I,eigh Development under MOL 61A 17 The Planner addressed the board and explained that Tom Zahoruiko, Tara Leigh Development, would 18 like to purchase a piece of land from Mr. Barker for parking for the recreational fields at the Carter Fields 19 subdivision. The Planner explained that under MGI, 61A the town has a first right of refusal and the 20 Board of Selectmen were seeking a recommendation as to whether or not to exercise the waive the first 21 right of refusal and whether or not to waive the 120 days that the Town has to consider its option. Mr. 22 Zahoruiko stated that he would like to purchase this land and would appreciate the Board's 23 recommendation. Schwarz motion to recommend that the selectman waive the Town's option to 24 purchase Mr. Barker's property and to recommend waiving the 120 waiting period. 2"' by White. 25 Discussion:None. Motion-carries 4-0. 26 27 [Nardella entered at 7:16PM] 28 29 2. Carter,Fields Bond Rqguirements 30 Tom Zahoruiko, Tara Leigh Development, brought up another discussion item that was not on the 31 agenda. Mr. Zahoruiko requested that the site-opening bond be rolled into the watershed bond. The 32 Planner asked for a written request so that staff could adequately review the request and make an 33 informed recommendation to the Board. Schwarz indicated support for the Planner's request. Mr. 34 Zahoruiko said this was done for previous projects such as Settlers Ridge. Nardella reviewed bond 35 procedures with Mr. Zahoruiko and staff. Nardella explained that the bond requirements were in place for 36 a reason and should be changed. Nardella added that the site opening bond could probably be rolled into 37 the DPW bond at a later date. 38 39 [Simons entered at 7:22PM] 40 41 3. Bay State Road—Common Driveway—Tara Leigh Development 42 The Planner explained that the, owner apparently thought he owned lots, one with a duplex on it and one 43 that was a build-able lot. The lot with the duplex sits on 6,877sf. and the vacant lot sits on 17,975s.f, 44 each in a 12,500s.f zoning district. Per state statute, an existing small lot would automatically merge with 45 adjacent land in "common or affiliated ownership." The Planner checked with the building/zoning 46 department who concurred with this interpretation. Therefore the Planner recommended that the project 47 would require a subdivision permit. Toni Zahoruiko, Tura Leigh Development, explained the location 48 of Bay State Road and discussed the intentions of the project. Complicating matters, Mr. Zahoruiko 49 explained that the applicant wished to request a waiver of constructing a paper street but count the 50 frontage on the paper street and then apply for a common driveway and a special permit for access not 51 over frontage. Mr. Zahoruiko if it was the board's position that the lots merge and the Chair said yes. Mr. 52 Zahoruiko discussed the possibility of changing the position of the lots, but then they would loose 53 frontage and create an odd shape lot, The Planner suggested that Tom prove he can create the paper road DRAFT Approved by Planning Board On Planning Board Meetings December 1.7, 2002 hO Members Present: John Simons, Chair of Planning Board George White Rick Nardella (Arrived at 7:50PM) Felipe Schwarz Alberto Angles (Left at 8:04PM) James Phinney Associate Member Discussions: Meeting opened at 7:11PM Walnut Ridge Site Opening Bond James Phinney Staff Present: Kathy McKenna, Town Planner Debbie Wilson, Planning Assistant Release A representative from Walnut Ridge has requested that the bond be released. The landscaper has satisfied the landscaping issue and the roadway has a finish coat, The Planner explained that the Board has two cash bonds outstanding: a$5,000 site opening bond and a$5,000 bond for lots 7 and 8. She recommended that both bonds plus interest be released. Alberto Angles motioned for all cash bonds to be released, 2nd by George White-All in favor, motioned carried. 141 Main Street Site Plan Special Waiver Request It was requested that the board allow Rennie's Florist to occupy the space where Sutton Travel was. It was discussed that.a florist was located at this location before. Felipe Schwarz motioned to grant a site plan special permit waiver for 141 Main Street to allow a florist, 2"" by George White. All in favor, motioned carried Napoli Trucking Project, Lawrence Airport Planning Board Minutes December 17, 2002 Page 1 of 1 C�� DRAFT Approved by Planning Board Dominic Scalise representing Napoli Tracking presented plans to the board proposing the idea of constructing two buildings of which one would be a garage with five bays. The access would be from.Clark Road. This area of Lawrence Airport is non-aviation use, A portion of the lot is ii the Watershed District. John Simons raised issues regarding waste material used at this location, Mir.Napoli spoke and said there would be no gas storage at this location. The building would be used mainly to store the trucks. The type of vehicles on site would be: small pavers, backhoes,small trucks, etc. Mr. Simons also wanted to know how it would look from the street. A Watershed special permit would be required. Drainage and screening would be important issues during the Board's finture review. Mr. Schwarz stated that the applicant should try to minimize the amount of impervious surface area. He also inquired as to the layout and status of Clark Street, Mr. Scalise stated that Clark Street was taken by the airport and is now a dead end with the beginning portion paved. Mr. Angles added that the road was not well maintained and not very wide. Mr.Napoli stated that he would improve the pavement of Clark Street to withstand the daily truck traffic. Public Hearing Meeting opened at 7:30PM Verizon Wireless Deferred to the January 7th Planning Meeting 530 Turnpike Street Site Plan Special Permit , Dick Landry, Landry Architect is the architect representing John McGarry far 510 Turnpike Street. He presented revised site plans. They would like to make same changes F to the area around the building such as pull out the loading docks, create sidewalks; some improved landscaping, and change the parking areas to provide more parking, Felipe Schwarz asked about the location of handicap parking. It was recommended that one of the handicap parking spaces be changed to the front of the building. Per Kathy McKenna f the Building Commissioner, Bob Nicetta needs to review the revised plans. She continued that Mr.Nicetta already has issues with the amount of parking provided, need for a variance for the setback fiom Route 11.4, and a variance for drive aisle widths. "one Chairman stated that because the applicant is dealing with existing conditions,he is not too concerned about the variances. He continued that lie would like more information an i how the drainage works on site. Mr. Schwarz was comfortable with not going for t additional drainage review. Dick Landry stated that the actual impervious area would be decreased less than 10%. George White suggested that landscaping urnprovemernts be included. i 1 As the discussion continued, Mr. McGarry was asked to look into a walkway between 1 E this property and the doctor's offices on the parcel to the rear. Mr.Nardella stated that he t a i Planning Board Minutes 1 December 17,2002 Page 2 of 2 o` I ' i DRA.''T Approved by Planning Board On was comfortable with the new parking calculations. It would be appropriate to put a condition in the decision regarding the use and the necessary packing. Rick Nardella arrived at 7:50PM This board agreed that this should held open until the next meeting to receive comments from the building inspector. Alberto Angles left at 8:04PM Gray Street Frontage Exception Special Permit Attorney Stella representing The Stella Family Trust, property owners, opened the Gray St. discussion. James Rand,Pembroke Realty assisted Mr. Stella in presenting the Gray Street proposal. Lots have been perk tested and meet set back requirements. There will actually be less development because they are not going to build a road and proceed with a definitive subdivision. The owner will be extending municipal water. This proposal also meets Title 5 requirements. Mr. Rand displayed a plan showing house locations on the three lots. John Simons questioned W. Randt about isolated wetlands. Per Kathy McKenna, due to the size of the wetland it is not protect able therefore there appears to be no issue. Mr. Siiiions questioned the site distance of the driveway. The surveyor of the site, Joe Serwatka would like to perform a field evaluation to answer that question. The issue of the long driveway was discussed and Mr. Randt stated that they would be willing to put in a 2"line for water pressure to help with the Fire Department. Rick Nardella questioned how the lots were designed. The Board would like to see design alternatives, i` such as a layout without the two frontage exception lots. The applicant stated that it was in there interest to show a layout of a subdivision around a road. Mr.Nardella felt access off an existing street was preferable and this appeared to be a good use of the land, f i i Mr. Schwarz would like 'VHB to review some of the drainage/run-off issues associated } with the development of the two frontage exception lots. I The first abutter to speak was Barbara RigonL She indicate that she is the largest abutter and presented the Planning Board with a letter of 38 names that were opposed to two lots in question. She stated that she and the other residents were concerned that the building of the two houses may create a water problem on their properties. These residents have always followed the zoning requirements and were asking that this property owner do the same and not be granted any frontage exceptions. She stated that the proposal was not in harmony with the neighborhood. i Abutter, Larry Rigoni felt the law was being changed and asked the board to address that issue, John Simons explained the rules and regulations and helped Mr. Rigoni that the laws were not being changed and this request was for a special permit. In fact, this used to be allowed as of right but the special permit was created to be more stringent. Planning Board Minutes December 17,2002 Page 3 of 3 DRAFT Approved by Planning Board A30 Planning Board Meeting January 21, 2003 Members Present: John Simons, Chair of Planning Board George White Rich Nardella (Arrived at 7:15PM) Felipe Schwartz(Arrived at 7:20PM) Alberto Angles Staff Present: Debbie Wilson, Planning Assistant Discussions: Meeting opened at 7:09PM Thomas Properties LLC Chris Huntress representing Thomas Properties, LLC presented the plans and asked for support of his project to rezone 1003 Osgood Street from Residential I to Commercial. John Simons indicated the project was a good idea, but needs more work. John Simons suggested the possibility of an overlay zone father than rezoning the property, Rick Nardella,asked if they had an occupant in mind. Chris stated that Minco was interested in this property. Alberto Angles indicated that this was brought tip to the board before and asked what was different this time in the proposed plan. Chris said this was a better thought out plan. Alberto Angles feels a zoning change in the watershed area should be scrutinized carefiffly. Rick Nardella.asked Chris why he was keeping the existing structure. John Simons stated the property is of historical value and was approximately 150,ye�ars old. Felipe Schwarz said he also wanted to make sure the watershed area was protected. John Simons said he would want covenants if firis were to be approved. John Simons suggested a one-hour workshop to continue discussion of this project. Chris Huntress was asked to call Debbie Wilson, Planning Assistant to make an appointment in which the workshop could be set up. Fire Chief— Wireless Antenna Discussion The Fire Department received a$3 1,000 grant to put a satellite receiver in at Sutton Hill Nursing Home. It would be placed on the second floor in the electrical room. The antenna is approximately 3' by 7' tall and black in color. The Fire Department wants to be the applicant. Sutton Hill has given the Fire Department permission to do this and supports the wireless antenna. This antenna will help the"dead spots" and finprove the quality of Fire Department response. Planning Board Minutes January 21, 2003 Page 1 of 5 DRAFT Approved by Planning Board On__-A-td Nardella asked how many cars could be washed per minute. Jim said it appears 90 cars per minute according to the water management letter. Jim said lie just got this water management letter and he did not have time to take a good look at it himself He also claimed lie just received a letter ftorn DPW fi-oni September today, Debbie Wilson in Planning stated she faxed the letter to Mr. Comeau at his request Tuesday morning, but we have no evidence that the applicant did not receive the original letter in September. Jim Comeau said that the VHB continents are still pending and he has not received them therefore he is requesting an extension. John Simons asked if there was a traffic study completed. Me Comeau said lie would have a traffic study by next meeting. He said he would like this tip and running by late spring, early summer. John Simons requested an extension to March 1", 1" by Rick Nardella,2,d by George White. This is a 4 to 1 vote. Alberto Angles voted no. 530 Turnpike Street Site Plan Special Permit Dick Landry, Landry Architect is the architect representing John McCary for 530 Turnpike Street. He is asking for an approval tonight. He feels lie has answered all of the plantiing board questions. He also feels lie has answered all of the questions Mi.. Bob Nicetta presented to hirn. He stated lie goes before the Zoning Board on February 11"'. He discussed reducing the office space if it meant being approved. Applicant claims a shared parking if the tenant is retail would be a great option, Rick Nardella,asked him to point out on the plans how lie determined the amount of parking spaces, Felipe Schwartz would like a cross roads on the plan. Rick Nardella said he is fine with setbacks. Rick asked about potential retailer and Dick Landry said a custom blind company is a possibility. The applicant discussed the issues brought up by the Zoning Board and said he will address all of their questions at the meeting. The applicant and John Simons addressed the issue of how traffic will be impacted and Rick Nardella stated that the Planiiing Board would not request a traffic study at this time. John Simons questioned if a right turn only out of the first exit would help traffic. Rick Nardella agreed that the right turn is more reasonable. Alberto Angles would like to see crossroads on the plans. John Simons asked about formal snow removal plans. The applicant submitted a grant of parking casement to the board. A copy will be placed in the applicants file. John Simons requested landscaping plans and he said he would like to see the types of plantings. John Simons has requested to close this at this time until further questions are answered at the next meeting, February 41h. Wallace & Seville Subdivision John Simons asked for the extension letter to be reworded, but said to accept the extension for March 1, 2003 Planning Board Minutes January 21,2003 Page 4 of 5