HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-12-18Planning Board Meeting
December 18, 2001
Members Present:
Staff Present:
John Simons, Chairman
Alberto Angles, Vice Chairman (7:45)
Richard Rowen
Felipe Schwarz
Jacki Byerley, Interim Assistant Town Planner
Discussions:
Bradford Street-North AndovedBoxford Line-Informal Discussion
Mr. Tom Zahomiko stated that the property located across from Carter Hill is two
parcels. A portion of one parcel has been divided into five lots through an ANR plan. A
large portion of the remaining property is wetlands, the upland area has frontage in North
Andover but the development would be in Boxford. The land is located within the
Watershed Protection District, North Andover does not have the jurisdiction to control
the watershed located in Boxford. Mr. Zahoruiko would like to development the 8-9
acres of upland into 20-22 houses through a Planned Residential Development. Mr.
Zahomiko stated that a solution to the problem of jurisdiction and services would be to
change the boundary line of North Andover. Mr. Zahomiko stated that he had spoken
with the Town of Boxford and they would like some property with a Conservation
easement. Mr. Zahomiko indicated that the Town of Boxford would keep approximately
the same amount of land. Mr. Zahomiko stated that a Fiscal Impact Study would have to
be performed to see if it would benefit the Town of North Andover. Mr. Zahomiko
stated that he was scheduled to go before the Board of Selectmen to discuss the
possibilities with them.
Woodlea Village Bond Reduction
Mr. Rowen motioned to RETAIN $19,200 from the Woodlea Village Subdivision
Bond, 2"a by Mr. Schwarz, voted 3-0 in favor of the motion.
The Sanctuary-Bond Reduction
Mr. Rowen motioned to RETAIN $38,700 from The Sanctuary Subdivision
bond, 2"a by Mr. Schwarz, voted 3-0 in favor of the motion.
Rocky Brook-Bond Reduction
Mr. Rowen motioned to RELEASE $10,000 from Rocky Brook Subdivision and
requested that the developer come before the Planning Board to discuss the possibility of
street acceptance, 2nd by Mr. Schwarz, voted 3-0 in favor of the motion.
351 Willow Street-Bake-N-Joy-Bond Release
Ms. Byerley informed the Planning Board that a site visit had occurred and the as-built
plans were not incompliance with the site.
Mr. Rowen motioned to NOT RELEASE bond money from 351 Willow Street-
Bake-N-Joy-Site Plan, 2nd by Mr. Schwarz, voted 3-0 in favor of the motion.
Brook Farm Subdivision-Bond Release
Mr. Rowen motioned to RETAIN $1,000 from Brook Farm Subdivision, 2~a by
Mr. Schwarz, voted 3-0 in favor of the motion.
Confirmatory Lot Release-Abbott Village
The Planning Board endorsed the confirmatory lot release for Abbott Village
Continued Public Hearings:
1812 Tttmpike Street-Site Plan Special Permit
Mr. Rowen motioned to CLOSE the Public Hearing for 1812 Turnpike Street Site
Plan Special Permit, 2"d by Mr. Angles, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.
Mr. Rowen suggested rewording of condition 6c.
Mr. Rowen motioned to APPROVE thc Site Plan Special Permit as amended, 2"d
by Mr. Angles, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.
284 Salem Street-Watershed Special Permit
Mr. Rowen motioned to CLOSE the Public Hearing for 284 Salem Street
Watershed Special Permit, 2ad by Mr. Angles, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.
Mr. Rowcn suggested rewording of condition 6f.
Mr. Rowen motioned to APPROVE the Watershed Special Permit as amended,
2nd by Mr. Angles, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.
Lot 13C Duncan Drive-Access Across Street Frontage & Common Driveway
Attorney Dom Scalise stated that the applicant has to look at the zoning of the property
and possible go before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Attorney Scalise requested to
withdraw the application without prejudice.
Mr. Rowen motioned to GRANT the Withdrawal without prejudice for Lot 13C
Duncan Drive-Access Across Street Frontage and Common Driveway Special Pemfit, 2nd
by Mr. Schwarz, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.
Boston Hill Condominiums-Site Plan Special Permit
Mr. Rowen motioned to CONTINUE the Public Heating for Boston Hill
Condominiums until the next Planning Board meeting, 2nd by Mr. Schwarz, voted 4-0 in
favor of the motion.
Minutes:
Mr. Rowen motioned to APPROVE the Planning Board Minutes dated
November 13, 2001, 2nd by Mr. Schwarz, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.
Mr. Rowen motioned to ADJOURN the Planning Board Meeting of December
18, 2001, 2nd by Mr. Schwarz, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.