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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-02-20Planning Board Meeting February 20, 2001 Members Present: Alison Lescarbeau, Chairman John Simons, Vice Chairman (7:22) Alberto Angles, Clerk Richard Rowen R£CE'/V£D JOYCE BRADSF/AW TOWN CLERK NORTH ANDOVER iZOO/ PR -ti p 2:33 Staff Present: Heidi Griffin, Town Planner Jacki Byerley, Planning Assistant The Planning Board meeting of February 20, 2001 was called to order at 7:10p.m. Discussions: Brookfarm Estates-Partial Bond Release Ms. Griffin stated that Tim Willett had received corrected as-builts from the developer of Brookfarm Estates and that the grading was now correct for the site. Mr. Angels motioned to a PARTIAL BOND RELEASE of $28,060.00 leaving a remainder of $40,215.00 from Brookfam~ Estates, 2nd by Mr. Rowen. Voted 3-0 in favor of. Brookfarm Estates-Site Opening Bond Release Mr. Rowen motioned to a FULL RELEASE of $5,000.00 from Brookfarm Estates Site Opening Bond, 2nd by Mr. Angles. Voted 3-0 in favor of. Forgetta's Flowers The Planning Board endorsed the Forgetta's Flowers Site Plan Review plans dated October 6, 2000 revised February 6, 2001. Parcel F Flagship Drive-Informal Discussions Mr. Mark Gross of MHF Designs representative for Ranger Development gave a brief history of the site. Mr. Gross stated that the building had been approved 1996-97 and that there had been problems with wetland violations and erosion control in the past. Mr. Gross stated that the site was now stable. Mr. Gross stated that Ranger Development was interested in placing a four-unit office building at the site. The office building would be 62,000 SF total with three stories on one side and two stories on the other. There would be two accesses off Flagship I~'ive. Entrances would be located on the front and backside of the building. The parking lot grade would be 4-5% with 9x18 parking spaces. Underground detention basins would be used with fewer retaining walls at the site. The office building is shown as linear with a flat roof. Mr. Gross stated that they hoped to use a design like the Gateway Building. Mr. Gross stated that with a formal application Ranger Development is requesting waivers for some requirements such as; the traffic impact study, Commonwealth review, and Fiscal Impact/Community Impact Study. The Planning Board agreed to waive the traffic impact study, the Commonwealth review was not applicable for this application and the Planning Board would like to see the short version of the Fiscal Impact/Community Impact study. The Planning Board also requested that the applicant show snow removal for the site. The Planning Board also instructed the applicant to look through the past decision for any unusual conditions placed on the approval to ensure completion for abutters, to show the distance from the nearest neighbor, and to show elevation from the site's roof to Marian Drive. Mr. Gross stated that Ranger Development would be having a neighborhood meeting to find out the neighbors concerns before coming to the Planning Board. Public Hearing (7:30): 1591 Osgood Street-Site Plan Review Special Permit Mr. Tom Phalen engineer for the applicant, S.P.E.C. Realty Trust, stated that the site was opposite Lucent Technology currently Jimmy's Pizza and miniature golf. The proposal was to place six 30' wide 140'long self-storage structures where the miniature golf course is and keep the restaurant. S.P.E.C. Realty Trust received approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance. The mar setback from the I-S zone to the Residential Zone located within the same property is 45', which is acceptable. Mr. Phalen stated that the Fire Chief had approved of the proposed fencing surrounding the property. Mr. Phalen stated that traffic flow would decrease with the new use to a max flow of 10 vehicles per hour. The State Permit has been submitted and no response has been received. Them is an existing curb cut for the two-way entry and egress. Parking is proposed along each structure. Each unit would have a sprinkler. Mr. Simons questioned the landscaping plan. Mr. Phalen stated that planting would be in the island with the slope. Mr. Simons asked why landscaping is not provided along the frontage of the plan? Mr. Phalen indicated that the parking had to remain there in order to accommodate the Zoning Board of Appeals plan. Mr. Simons stated that had no bearing on the Planning Board site plan when they consider approving the plan. Mr. Simons stated that he would like additional landscaping along the frontage of the plan. 2 Mr. Phalen stated that they could move the building back five feet in order to accommodate some additional landscaping and buffering on the plan. Mr. Adan~s requested a possible modification to the plan. Mr. Adams would like to place the third unit down into the slope to create front and back access to the unit. The Planning Board informed Mr. Adams that he could request a change but a new drainage study would need to be provided, as there would be additional impervious area in order to accommodate the proposed modification. Ms. Griffin stated that current plan has been reviewed by VHB and more points need to addressed. Mr. Phalen stated that he had met with Tim Mclntosh of VHB and he believed they had resolved all remaining issues. Ms. Griffin stated that VHB had not responded in writing that the outstanding issues had been resolved. Ms. Griffin stated that furthermore, if this modification were submitted to the Planning Board, the applicant would have to return to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a modification pursuant to Robert Nicetta's memorandum. The Planning Board instructed the applicant to provide a detailed picture of the proposed fencing on the plans, provide one set of plans showing all revisions instead of multiple plans referencing numerous revisions (ten sets of revised plans to be provided to the Planning Department in order for the plans to be inserted into the Planning Board packets for review), architectural renderings of the storage facility (10 sets with sections of the buildings), elevations from all sides especially the view from Osgood Street (10 sets). Mr. Simons suggested that the applicant consider locating parking away from the frontage of the plan in order to place more landscaping there. All of these modifications must be provided to the Planning Department by March 8, 2001 in order for staff to have adequate time to review these modifications requested. Discussions: Foxwood-Update on request for action Ms. Lescarbeau stated that she spoke with Mike Phillips today who infomied Ms. Lescarbeau that Mike O'Neill had been retained to provide engineering services for Foxwood Estates. Mr. O'Neill faxed a letter over to the Planning Department stating his involvement with Foxwood and requested information so he could become familiar with the issues. Ms. Lescarbean suggested that Mr. Phillips or a representative of Foxwood be present at the March 20 Planning Board meeting for a report of progress instead of a modification as suggested in the draft letter to Mr. Mark Johnson (attached). Mr. Devlin stated that Mr. O'Neill should receive the VI-lB phased report, which is the start of all the problems instead of using any of the short lists. Mr. Devlin does not want the prioritize list used he would like to the whole list addressed. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that the Planning Board was trying to work on behalf of the best interest of the Town without accruing any cost to the Town. Mr. Devlin stated that they had been working on resolving these issues for over 3 years with nothing be resolved besides that the sprinkler company had been brought before the State Correctional Board. Msi Lescarbeau commented that the Planning Board had pulled some bond money before to have VHB prepare the phase report. Mr. Devlin stated that at a recent meeting between Ms. Griffin, Mr. Scott, Foxwood residents and himself that the draft letter to Mr. Johnson should state that a cost estimate would come from VHB to complete the drainage issues. Ms. Griffin stated that there would be a cost for VHB to review the plans and come up with an estimate to complete the work. The Planning Board requested that the letter be revised to state that VHB will provide the town with a cost estimate in order for the remaining work to be completed. The Planning Board agreed that bond money would be pulled to pay the bill for YHB's services. The Planning Board also instructed Ms. Griffin to send Mr. O'Neill the VHB Phase I report and a request to come to the Planning Board meeting of March 20, 2001 with a schedule of completion. The Planning Board informed Mr. Devlin that Foxwood discussions does not require a public hearing notice but that two of the Foxwood residents would be informed when Foxwood Estates was placed on a Planning Board agenda. Continued Public Hearings: Wallace Street-One Lot Subdivision Ms. Lescarbeau stated that she had gone on a site visit and noticed that the driveway of 32 Booth Street was located in the middle of the right of way. Mr. Bill Johnson stated that they would like to build 50' of road but not the full width. In creating the 50' Ms. Mary Jo Cieslewski of 32 Booth Street's driveway would be taken out of the right of way. Ms. Lescarbeau commented that the proposeddfiveway is beyond the 50'. The Planning Board instructed Mr. Johnson to revise the plans to show the grading, contours, road profile and possible turn the proposed house to have the driveway come off the roadway. The Planning Board informed Mr. Johnson that Ms. Cieslewski would still have access to the roadway with little or no inconvenience to her. Mr. Rowen motioned to CONTINUE the public hearing for Wallace Street Subdivision until March 20, 2001, 2nd by Mr. Simons. Voted 3-0 in favor of. Warrant Articles Slope Bylaw. Ms. Griffin stated that the closing for the Warrant Articles was March 19, 2001 and suggested that the Planning Board get together for a workshop. The Planning Board instructed Ms. Griffin to contact the Town of Andover to clarify why they utilized the slope numbers that they do for further clarification. Phased Development Amendment Ms. Griffin stated she had included the phased development bylaw in the board member's packets. Mr. Rowen indicated he had read the bylaw and was in agreement. Mr Rowen motioned to INCLUDE the Phased Development Bylaw as a Zoning · . · nd Mr Amendment Warrant Article for the May 2001 Town Meeting, 2 by . Simons. Voted 3-0 in favor of. Mr. Simons motioned to ADJOURN the Planning Board meeting of February 20, 2001 at 10:00 p.m., 2nd by Mr. Rowen. Voted 3-0 in favor of.