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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-04 Planning Board MinutesPlanning Board Meeting March 4, 2002 APPROVED April 2, 2002 Members Present: Staff Present: John Simons, Chairman Alberto Angles, Vice Chairman Richard Nardella, Clerk Felipe Schwarz George White Jacki Byerley, Interim Assistant Town Planner Heidi Griffin, Community Development Director Discussions: 651 Turnpike Street-Rezoning proposal VC to GB-informal Mr. Simons questioned whether Mr. Hajjar would be present to discuss the rezoning idea. Ms. Byerley informed the Planning Board that she had spoken with Mr. Hajjar last week and was informed that he would be present. Mr. Simons stated that without Mr. Hajjar present the Planning Board would move onto the remaining items. The Sanctuary-Lot 1 Keyes Way-Bond Release Ms. Byerley informed the Planning Board that the applicant has two bonds with the Planning Department one for $10,000 for lot 1 and $38,700 for lots 2,3,4, & 5. Ms. Byerley stated that Tim Willett of DPW has stated that $38,700 would be sufficient to cover the remaining work to be done on site. Ms. Byefley also informed the Planning Board that the applicant would be coming for street acceptance at the May Town Meeting. Mr. Angles motioned to RELEASE $10,000 from Lot 1 The Sanctuary and retain $38,700, 2aa by Mr. Schwarz, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion. 500 Great Pond Road-North Andover Country Club-Watershed Waiver Mr. Tom Childs representative for the North Andover Country Club informed the Planning Board that they would like to renovate the existing pool and patio at the Country Club. The applicant has received a conditional approval from the Conservation Commission and would like a waiver from the Planning Board. Mr. Childs stated the footprint and topography of the site would not be altered. Mr. Angles questioned whether it would be appropriate to waive the requirements and felt that conditions should be placed on the site. Ms. Byerley stated that a condition of receiving the waiver is that the applicant needs to agree in writing that the Town Planner can perform site visits and shut down the site if proper erosion control was not in place. Mr. Angles stated that he was concerned with the drainage and the digging of a new trench to connect a drain to the existing pumping station. Mr. Simons questioned whether the town would allow the applicant to connect a drainpipe to the pumping station. Ms. Byerley stated that she would check with DPW. Mr. Simons requested that the applicant find out what kind of filtration system would be used on the pool, the amount of chemicals and volume of drainage that would be going to the pumping station and then come back before the Planning Board. Salem Forest IV-Bond Release Ms. Byerley informed the Planning Board that the street had been accepted at the Special Town Meeting and the applicant had provided the recorded documents to enable the bond money to be released. Mr. Angles motioned to RELEASE all remaining funds from Salem Forest IV, 2nd by Mr. White, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion. Self-Storage Warehouse-Osgood Street Ms. Byedey informed the Planning Board that she had received a request from the applicant to change the material used for the retaining wall from reinforced concrete to masonry. Mr. Simons stated that he would like the applicant to come before the Planning Board with samples and details as to where the retaining wall will be. Public Hearings: 38 Saile Way-Watershed Special Permit Mr. Salvatore Vaudo informed the Planning Board that he would like to place a pool, deck and cabana on his property in the watershed district. Mr. Vaudo informed the Planning Board that he had responded to their concerns and that the project was in conformance with the Zoning Bylaw. Ms. Byerley informed the Planning Board that the applicant had responded to the concerns of VHB. Mr. Nardella motioned to CLOSE the Public Hearing for 38 Saile Way Watershed Special Permit, 2nd by Mr. Angles, voted 5-0 in favor of the motion. Mr. Nardella motioned to APPROVE the Watershed Special Permit for 38 Saile Way as drafted, 2na by Mr. Angles, voted 5-0 in favor of the motion. Decisions: 1939 Great Pond Road-Watershed Special Permit Mr. Nardella motioned to APPROVE the Watershed Special Permit as drafted 2nd by Mr. Schwarz, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion. Discussion: Boston Hill Condominiums-Site Plan Special Permit Mr. Simons informed the public that the public hearing for this project had been closed and that the purpose of this discussion was to discuss the draft decision. Ms. Griffin informed the Planning Board that the outline of the decision is as follows: In findings it includes the town not being responsible for maintaining or plowing ways in the development, the open space parcel will be owned by trustees and shall have public access for trail use and parking spaces but will be limited to the use of the residents, there are three bonds to be in place prior to start of construction one for $20,000 for erosion control, $20,000 for ensuring as-built drawings, $50,000 slope stabilization, the developer will be responsible for pre-construction meetings, the applicant will be responsible for payment to VHB to perform site inspections, another bond will be established by the Planning Board to ensure completion of the work in accordance with the plans, the roadway would be required to be built to binder coat for each phase, the applicant will be required to provide documentation for the exemption to the Growth Management Bylaw and have the exemption mn with the land, sewer mitigation fees would be required, an age restriction deed is required in the conditions, owner pays for maintenance of trail system and signage, owner responsible for maintaining and plowing private road, owner responsible for repairing detention/drainage structures, owner responsible for repairing water booster pump, the applicant would be willing to provide an easement for Route 114 widening if requested by MA electric, construction scheduling phasing approved by the Planning Board, parking spaces provided for access and signage constructed, blasting would require a pre-blast survey. Ms. Griffin informed the Planning Board that she would like to get clarification for substantial use or construction. Ms. Griffin would also like to add language in the deed stating no school bus service would be provided to the residents. Mr. Simons requested that Ms. Griffin look into whether $50,000 would be sufficient for slope stabilization, to look into the construction monitoring and environmental monitoring. Mr. Angles requested that Ms. Griffin research whether and earth material permit would be required. Attorney Levy requested that the construction hours be extended to 7:00am through 7:00pm. Mr. Simons stated that this item would be tabled until March 12, 2002.