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.