HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-08-04 Legal Notice & Minutes Def Subdivision Town of North Andover
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES
3O School Street
North Andover., Massachusetts 01845
WILIAAM I SC'O'OTr SACH -
PUBLIC BEARING NOTICE
N ORTH ANDOVER PLANNING BOARD
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41, Section 8 1 T and 8 11 m.G.L., the Planning
Board will hold a public hearing on June 16, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. in the Department of Public
Works Conference Room., 3 84 Osgood Street, on the application of Margaret Antonelli, 1117
Gatewood Drive, Alexandria, VA 22307 of a definitive subdivision plan of land known as Brook
Farm located in North Andover by Atlantic Engineering& Survey Consultants Inc. dated:May 14,
19918, of land on Christian Way No. Andover, MA being bounded as follows.: On the East, North
and West, by land of Essex County Green Belt (Map 104C Parcel 29), and South by land of
Robert & Ellen Parker (Map 104D parcel 130) Christian Way and by land of Gary& Joyce Hager
(Map 104D Parcel 13 8). The property is located in the Residential - I Zoning District and shows
seven (7) proposed lots.
A copy of the plan and application is on file in the Planning Board Office and may be
inspected Monday thru Friday.
Any person interested, or wishing to be heard on the proposed plan, should appear at the
time and place designated.,
Richard S. Rowen, Chairman
North Andover Planning Board
Publish: North Andover Citizen May 27 and June 3, 1998
Bill: Atlantic Engineering & Survey Consultants
97 Tenney Street - Suite 5
Georgetown, MA 0 183 3
Tel: 978-352-7870
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Mr. Rand DPW stated that if he designed this to town standards it would fill in the brook
and then ConCom would not allow that, Ms. Colwell stated that the biggest issue is with
ConCom and D.P.W. because there is a major bridge proposed.
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Mr. Rowen suggested a frontage exception lot with variances. Ms. Colwell stated that a
frontage exception lot would require a lot of waivers and variances. Mr, Mahoney asked if
the applicant could go before.SBA.and obtain the appropriate variances. This lot meets
the test for a variance due to lot shape. There are eight acres,which should allow for two
homes in the R--2 zoning district. Mr. Joyce requested that the Board continue the public
hearing until he can prepare a FORM A plan and create a list of the variances required.
Joe A.verka, an abutter stated that he does not know how Mr. Joyce has this tot. Ilr.
Averka stated that the lot does not have adequate width.
Continued until July 21, 1998.
33 Johnson Street Youth Center --site vlan review
Steve Foster of Dutton & Garfield was present to represent 33 Johnson Street. Mr.
Foster stated that they have received money and are in the process of fund raising. Mr.
Foster stated that they have met with the Historical Society and cornpronu'sed with then
and scaled down. .Mr, Foster stated that they had Mike Howard, Conservation
s Adinirustrator, on the site and that they are on ConCom's agenda for approval, Mr, Foster
stated that this is a dream come true for the kids,
Joel Boardman, architects showed the Board pictures of present buildings on the property.
F Mr, Boardman stated that this is all town property. Mr. Boardman went over the future
plans with the Board. They are planning on a.putting in a 6500 SF gym, a game i•ooncx,
weight room and there will be seating for 100 people in the gym.. There are 61 parking
spaces. Mr, Nardella had concerns with the parking and asked if there was any way to
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construct more, Mr. Boardman stated that they are going from 44 spaces to 61.
Ms. Colwell asked if the access to the Masonic Temple would change. Mr. Boardman
stated that it was going to stay the way it is right now. Mr. Nardella asked who owned
` the lot adjacent to the field. Mr. Foster stated the he believed it was the A.very's. Mr.
Boardman stated that this is a modern building with an older look to it. Mr. im-oms
asked if the existing building would be torn down. Mr. Foster stated that it would be.
e review, Mr, Foster stated.Mr. Rowen asked what their time frame was for the drainage
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that it would be taken care of b the next meeting.
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Continued until.July 7, 1998
Brook Farm-definitive sub divisiP-1a
Mr. Rowen stated that the subdivision was approved in the mid 80's but the applicants
never started construction. The zoning since then has changed fi•orn one acre to two acre,
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The applicants went to court with the Town and they agreed that the old zoning would
continue to be a one acre site but under new Rules&Regulations.
Alexander Sands and Marty Halloran were present to represent Brook Farm. Mr.
Halloran stated that this is a 7-lot subdivision off Christian way that consists of 9,6 acres,
which is surrounded by Essex County Greenbelt on three sides, Mr. Halloran stated that
this is an 11-year-old subdivision that was approved for 8 lots, They have done a.
preliminary plan and feel that they have addressed past comments. They are supplying the
subdivision with town water and sprinkler systems. There will be private septic systems
for each home, Mr. Halloran stated that the length of the road is 5 I o' long and the width
is 26'. MN . Halloran stated that they would be providing street trees and will be providing .
an access to Essex County Greenbelt. Mr. Mahoney asked where the access to the Essex
County land would be. Mr. Halloran showed the Board the location of the access oil the
plan. Mr. Nardella asked ghat the access would be made of. Mr, Halloran stated that it is
up to the Board. Mr. : ardella asked if they need any variances. Mr. Halloran stated that
they didn't. Mr. Rowen asked if all these sites have been perked. Mr. Halloran stated that
they have but they will need to do more tests. Ills. Colwell stated that more tests need to
be completed however the Board received a letter from Sandra Starr, .health
Adm'nistrator, stating that all lots are buildable with the possible exception of lot 47, fir,
Halloran stated that they have scheduled to do more tests out on the site.
Mr.Nardella stated that he would like to see a construction on the road specifically
addressing the removal of the cul-de-sac, Mr. Nardella asked when the applicant would
start constriction. Attn, Sands stated as soon as possible.
Mr. Simons stated that he would like to see the location of the homes and the trees that
they would be saving, Mr.Halloran showed the Board the area of land that they would be
cutting down trees. Ms. Colwell; stated that the Board did require a replanting plan for
Walnut Ridge. fir. Halloran stated that he shows grading for the worst scenario.
Children from the neighborhood in the audience stated that they have forts in the property
that they are cutting down and they don't want to loose their forts. Mr. Rowen stated that
you might want to keep your forts but that is telling the people that they can't build on
their property,
Bruce Drawbridge, 57 Christian way, stated that this is one of the nicest neighborhoods M*
Town and would like the Board to assure there that there is no impact and would like the
Board to go out to the site to see it. Mr. Drawbridge also wanted to know when the last
perk tests were done. Mr. Halloran stated that they were done in 1983, Mr. Drawbridge �
asked what happens if the tests don't come out all right. Nor. Halloran stated that they
would have to re-design the system. Mr. Chessia gent over some issues with Mr,
Halloran. Mr. Halloran stated that they need to redo the calcs and eliminate rooftop
infiltration..
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Crary Hager, 116 Christian way, stated that he has had to have someone cone and pump
out his driveway and has had drainage problems, Mr. Halloran stated that they are
providing a swale to direct the drainage to the back of the property. Mr. Halloran went
over the existing road conditions with the Board.
Robert Kurk, of Christian way, asked if there was going to be any blasting. Mr. Halloran
stated that there might be for a foundation and they won't know until they dig it up but the
read is going to need fill, Kristen Hollenbeck, had concerns as to how this development
could not impact wetlands. Mr, Chessia stated that ConCom looks at the quality of storm
water and Planning looks at the quantity of storm water, Mr. Halloran went over the
regulations regarding the drainage. Ellen Parker of Christian way, asked if these were the
only options for the driveways for each home, Mr. Halloran stated no. Mr. Rowen stated
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that he thinks it is more important to look at the tree cutting and the drainage. Kevin
Hanley stated that the property is flooded and they must have done the pens in the
summer. T%&. Haney also has great concern for the safety of his children during
construction.
Continued until July 7, 1998,
Rose Meadow-definitive subdivision winter Street-watershed special permit
The.Board discussed these public hearings together because they are the same property.
r ,toe Serwatka was present to represent Rose Meadow and Winter Street. Mr. Rand stated
t that they will be extending the water main and that the Fire Department finds the
Y harnmerhead turn acceptable. Mr,Rand also stated that the Fire Department has required
them to put sprinkler systems in the house. NIr. Simons stated that there would be a
future right of way easement, The Board went over the plans. Kristen Hollanbeck, an
abutter stated that the property is very wooded and has concerns with cutting down all the
trees when the Town puts in the sewer in, Mr. Rand stated that when they are out there
they would go over it prior to cutting in front of her property. Ms, Hollanbeck asked how
wide the road is. Mr.Rand stated that it is 22'wide. Mr, Nardella stated that maybe we
could require the applicant to do some plantings. Ms. Colwell stated that there are no
more major issues.
Can a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau,the Board voted unanimously
to close the Public Hearing for Rose Meadow deftnitive plan and winter Street watershed
special permit.
Continued:
walnut Rid e- definitive subdivision.
John Sous of Merrimack Engineering was resent to represent walnut Ridge. Mr.
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Rowen.asked Mr. Rand what is the cost for the maintenance for the vortech chambers.
Mr. Rand stated that we have had some good feedback. Mr, Rand stated that we would
require the applicant to submit copies of their monthly inspections to the DPW to see how
they are maintained. Mr, Land stated that lie world have the applicants submit money for
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...,. an escrow to pay l`or the maintenance until DPW maintains them. Mr. Rand stated that it
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