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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-12-05Planning Board Meeting December 5, 2000 APPROVED 1/17/01 Members Present: John Simons Richard Rowen Richard Nardella Alberto Angles William Cunningham Others Present: Jacki Byerley, Planning Assistant The Planning Board meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.n~ Discussions: Tax Increment Financing-Sweetheart Cup Mr. William Scott Director of Community Development passed a draft brochure to show the proposal to special Town Meeting on December 11, 2000. Mr. Nardella wanted to know what would happen if Sweetheart Cup leaves after 5 years in.qtead of the proposed 20 years? Mr. Scott stated that the Tax Increment Financing would stop. Mr. Angles wanted to know whether additional costs to come to the Town for Sweetheart Cup to move in? Mr. Scott stated that the Town would not be responsOle for any on-site and/or off-site infrastructure or utility costs. Mr. Scott asked that the Planning Board endorse the Tax Increment Financing. Mr. Nardella motioned to ENDORSE the Tax Increment Financing for Sweetheart Cup, 2~a by Mr. Rowen. Voted 5-0 in favor of. Capital Improvements Program-Town Hall Elevator Project Mr. Scott handed the Plantaing Board a drag brochure showing the need for an accessible Town Hall. Presemly Town Hall is not in ADA compliance and with the propose $800,000.00 of Town fund along with prior authorized Town Funds and a State Grant the Town Hall could be renovated. The proposed improvements would enable citizens to access all of Town Hall not just the basement level. Mr. Rowen wanted to know whether there was a deadline for the Town to make the in~provements to Town Hall? Mr. Scott answered that with the prior authorized funds of $250,000.00 that was allocated to Town Hall improvements the Town then would be required to make the improvements while using the fimds. Mr. Nardella stated that the overall 1.3 million average cost stated to do the improvements is a lot of money to put into renovations to a building. Mr. Angles commented that keeping the Town Hall in the center of Town was a good idea and connecting the Senior Center to the Town Hall makes the idea that much better. Mr. Nardella commented that with the Town Hall Accessibility Project going to Special Town Meeting on December 11, 2000, that the citizens be the ones to decide whether it was too much money for renovations. Mr. Nardella motioned to Endorse the Town Hall Accessibility Project, 2~ by Mr. Angles. Voted 5-0 in favor of. Article 12-Sewer Pumping Station-Rome 114 Mill Road Mr. Hmurciak of DPW stated that the pumping station located at Mill Road Route 114 will not be having any more tie-ins and the Town should accept the pmrsping station. Mr. Nardella commented that without having any more tie-ins the Town would not be benefiting from maintaining the pumping station. Mr. Nardella motioned to Endorse Article 12, 2na by Mr. Rowen. Voted 5-0 in favor of.. Article 13-Easement-I-Iarkaway Road This article had been presented at Town Meeting in May 2000. Mr. Hmureiak stated that Town Counsel didn't think the wording in the original article was specific enough. Mr. Hmurciak went on to say that by accepting the easement the Town would be responsible for a sewer and water main along the roadway. Mr. Nardella motioned to Endorse Article 13, 2ad by Mr. Nardella. Voted 5-0 in favor of. Article 15-Water Pm~ing Station-Foxwood Drive Mr. Hmurciak stated that presently the developer of Foxwood Subdivision was in charge of the maintenance to the water pumping station. Mr. Hmureiak did not believe that the developer knew the schedule that needed to be kept to maintain the station. Mr. Hmurciak believed that by the Town taking over the pumping station it would prevem any future problems with it. Mr. Simons asked whether the residents of the subdivision were aware of the Article? Mr. Scott stated that the residents would feel better with the Town being in control of the water pumping station. Mr. Rowen motioned to Endorsed Article 15, 2~d by Mr. Nardella. Voted 5-0 in favor of. 69 South Bradford Street-Proposed Modification Ms. Jutie Perrino of Hancock representing the owners of the property stated that the owners would like to modify a special pem,lt decision. The home-owners would like to not build the water quality swale stated in the original special pern-,it decision. To place the swale would require regrading. Mr. Angles stated that the Conservation Department might have a bigger issue with the lack of the sw~e. Ms. Perrino stated that she had brought this before the Conservation Commission and was told it was a Planning Board issue. Mr. Rowen stated that the Planning Board can see the problems and regrading issues but a swale needs to be in place. The current need for regarding was caused by the applicant not grading per the approved plan. Mr. Rowen suggested that the homeowners work with the design that they now have and place a swale or something equivalent to a swale. Osgood Street-Informal for 100,000 sq, ft. proposed office building Steve Webster ofDutton & Garfield stated that the proposal is to place an office building with an entrance on Rome 125 ~ the R-1 Zone. There would be a 100-foot buffer to the residential property. The proposed office building would a 2-tiered building and it would be two 50,000 sq. ft. buildings. The front building would have 15,000 sq. ft. on the first level and 35,000 sq. fl. on the second level. The additional building in the back would be 50,000 sq. ft. The Septic is located in the from and there would be a detention pond for runoff from the site. Mr. Nardella suggested that the building be brought forward and place more units of parking in the rear. Mr. Webster stated that they might pull the buildings hack and place more landscaping in the front. They would like to keep the parking in the front for better access to the building. Mr. Simons wanted to know what material would be used? Mr, Webster stated that it would be a glass front and masonry and would blend with the existing properties. Mr. Webster questioned the Plan~ing Board on whether a traffic study would be required when a formal application is filed? Mr. William Scott, Director of Community Development & Services stated that there was an existing traffic study of Holt Road. The Planning Board agreed the infom~ation from the Holt Road traffic study would he sufficient. 300 Chestnut Street-Infomal Discussion Ms. Jill Mann representative for SBA Inc owners of an existing tower located at 300 Chestnut Street stated that SBA would like to take down the existing tower and place a monopole in place of. Ms. Mann would like direction from the Planning Board on what penrdts would need to be applied for. Ms. Mann went on to say that the existing tower was 153' and the monopole would he about 190'. Ms. Mann gave a brief history on the existing tower stating that it was built around 1957 and made for transmission purposes for televisions. After 1988 the tower started being used for communications and the tower is not suited to hold major carriers. MS. Mann was unsure of the construction schedule and when the antennae would he relocated from the existing tower. A member of the audience stated that normal construction takes place while the existing tower is still standing and that the shut offofcoverage would he hours not days. Ms. Mann stated that the construction of the new antennae would he grandfathered because the new construction would be no mom detrimental. Mr. Nardella requested that SBA give the Planning Board a photo of a monopole. The Planning Board agreed that SBA would be the applicant and to apply for one permit. 65 Flagship-Site Plan Waiver Mr. Caruso representative for the applicant requested a waiver for change of use. The applicant will only he renovating the interior. Mr. McGuire the Building Inspector wrote a letter stating the zoning and parking were within code. Mr. Nardella motioned to WAIVE the Site Plan Review Special Permit, 2~d by Mr. Angles. Voted 5-0 in favor of. Public Hearings: 1591 Osgood Street-Proposed Storage Facility-Site Plan Review Mr2 Dave Allen represeming Chris Adams commented that he had received the Town Planners comments and needed time to responds to them. Mr. Simons stated that from the comments of the Town Planner states that what has been submitted is not an acceptable format. The format received is difficult to read and review. Mr. Simons suggested that the applicant withdraw without prejudice and come back before the 4 Planning Board when the applicant has more time to put into the plans. Mr. Adams requested to withdraw without prejudice. Mr. Nardella motioned to APPROVE the withdrawal without prejudice and waive any new application fees for 1591 Osgood Street, 2~a by Mr. Rowen. Voted 5-0 in favor of. Selectmen Petition-Amendment to Zoning Bylaw Section 8.9 Selectman Keith Mitchell gave a brief history on how the Selectmen made the decision to request the amendment. Mr. Mitchell stated that the Selectmen would like to balance services with impact to the Towt~ Mr. Mitchell went on to state that there has been a rapid interest in wireless services that has come to the Town and with the residents looking for a moratorium; the Selectmen felt the need to look into keeping the towers coming in and keeping them from the residents. Mr. Mitchell stated that with towers coming in close to residents they decrease property value. Mr. Mitchell stated that all Town bylaws are open to litigation. Mr. Mitchell went on to say that the Selectmen would like to take a pro-active mode to keep the industries coming in and still appease the citizens. Mr. Steven Anderson representing AT&T Wireless stated that he had researched properties that have been shown to have the 900-foot setback. Mr. Anderson stated that the setback would eliminate co-location, eliminate creative location and make it difficult to find sites that would meet their coverage needs. Mr. Randy Jones representing Omnipoint agreed with Mr. Anderson on what the 900-foot setback would do to the wireless organiTations. Mr. Rowen wanted to know how many towers AT&T would need in the Town to provide coverage? Mr. Anderson stated that AT&T would need 6 instalhtions within the Town. Mr. Ctmningham stated that the Town needed to take this amendment slowly and take a few months to do more research before the amendment is agreed upon. Mr. Rowen questioned Mr. Mitchell on whether the problems with the towers were aesthetics or health issues? Mr. Mitchell answers that both were an issue with the Town and citizens. Mr. Rowen stated that 900 feet would not solve both problems. Mr. Mitchell stated that a Telecommunications Committee meeting was to he held the next night and that they would discuss lowering the sctback. Mr. Mitchell also stated that the Committee would discuss a possibility of a variance instead of a waiver to the setback Mr. Rowen motioned to CONTINUE the public hearing for the Selectmen Petition-Zoning By-law amendment to December 11, 2000 at 6:30 p.m., 2ad by Mr. Nardella. Voted 5-0 in favor of. Mr. Rowen motioned to CONTINUE the public hearing for the Citizen Petition- Zoning By-law amendment to December 11, 2000 at 6:30 p.m., 2na by Mr. Nardella. Voted 5-0 in favor of. Article 19-Lease Wireless Communication Facili _ty-Steven's Estate The proposal will authorize the Selectmen to lease, for a term o£up to 20 years, space at the town-owned property known as Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill for purposes ora wireless communication facility or facilities and related equipment and improvements. Mr. Rowen motioned to ENDORSE Article 19, 2aa by Mr. Nardella. Voted 5-0 in favor of. Article 20-Easements to Service Wireless Communication Facility-Steven's Estate The proposal willauthorize the Selectmen to grant a non-exclusive easement(s) for electric and telephone utilities for the sole purpose oflocatiug, relocating erecting, construction, etc. to serve the needs of the Town and its present and future lessees on said land. Mr. Rowen motioned to ENDORSE Article 20, 2aa by Mr. Nardella. Voted 5-0 in favor of. Continued Public Hearings: 1292 Osgood .Street-Forgetta Florist Shop-Site Plan Special Permit Mr. Rowen motioned to CLOSE the public hearing for 1292 Osgood Street, 2~a by Mr. Nardellm Voted 5-0 in favor of. Mr. Rowen suggested that the findings of facts language be changed to incorporate zoning di~ixict and the uses. Mr. Nardella motioned to APPROVE the Site Plan Special Permit as amended, 2na by Mr. Angles. Voted 5-0 in favor of. Decisions: Endicott Plaza-Osgood Street-Site Plan Special Permit Mr. Nardella wanted the wording changed in the draft decision to have it read that the Planning Board expected the project be built in accordance with the referenced plans and specifications brought up at the public hearings. Mr. Rowen suggested that page 3 (b) be reworded to give the Town Planner the authority to waive the ductile iron pipe force Mr. Rowen motioned to APPROVE the Site Plan Special Permit as amended, 2~a by Mr. Angles. Voted 5-0 in favor. Heritage Estates~Partial Bond Release Mr. Nardella requested that Mr. Kindred come to the Planning Board meeting to give the Planning Board an update on the subdivision. Mr. Nardella motioned to a PARTIAL RELEASE of $223,300.00 from Heritage Estates leaving a balance of $202,900.00, 2na by Mr. Cunninghara. Voted 5-0 in favor of. North Andover Estates-Bond Release Mr. Rowen motioned to a FULL RELEASE of all remaining fimds from North Andover Estates, 2~a by Mr. Nardella. Voted 5-0 in favor of. North Andover Heights-Bond Release Mr. Rowen motioned to a PARTIAL RELEASE keeping a balance of $6000.00, 2na by Mr. Nardella. Voted 5-0 in favor of. 59 Bonny Lane-Bond Release Mr. Rowen motioned to a FULL RELEASE orS1000.00 from 59 Bonny Lane, 2aa by Mr. Nardella. Voted 5-0 in favor of. Minutes Mr. Rowen motioned to APPROVE the minutes of November 14, 2000, 2nd by Mr. Nardellm Voted 5-0 in favor of. Mr. Rowen motioned to ADJOURN the Planning Board meeting of December 5, 2000, 2~a by Mr. Nardella. Voted 5-0 in favor of. Respectfully Submitted Alberto An~s, Clerk