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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-06-04Planning Board Meeting Senior Center June 4, 1996 Members Present: Richard Rowen, Vice Chairman, Alberto Angles, Associate Member, Richard Nardella arrived at 7:20 p.m. John Simons arrived at 7:30 p.m. Joseph V. Mahoney, Chairman, and Alison Lescarbeau, Clerk were absent. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner, was present. The Meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m. Minutes: On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Angles, the minutes of May 21, 1996 and May 28, 1996 were unanimously approved. Discussion: Scully pro0~_ (Great Pond Road) - common driveway Jim Bergeron was present and stated that there are 3 existing Form A lots on Great Pond Road. In order to avoid crossing wetlands in the Watershed area, the applicant is proposing a common driveway adjacent to a single driveway. There will be an actual crossing of the wetlands, therefore, the applicant is requesting that the Board allow the common driveway and the single driveway to merge for a small section. Mr. Rowen stated that he does not want to see three homes offa common drive, and suggested the applicant find a way to use a subdivision road for access. Mr. Nardella asked that if the Planning Board only allowed a common drive to two homes, what happens? Mr. Bergeron replied that the Conservation Commission would have to allow more wetland filling. Ms. Colwell to work with the applicant to find a better way around this. The Planning Board continued discussions to June 18, 1996. Old Center Lane - Preliminary_ Subdivision Plan Ben Osgood, Ir. from New England Engineering was present and stated that he is proposing a two home subdivision offofIohnson Street approximately ¼ mile from the fire station on the lef~ hand side of the road. He is proposing a 350' long cul-de-sac, the road will turn to the right following the contour of the land. As it is a small road, 24' of pavement is proposed. The homes will be on Town sewer and water and the detention area will be underground. Ms. Colwell stated that some easements should be provided for connection through to Salem Street. Mr. Osgood stated that he doesn't think he should provide easements, without monetary value, in order to enable another developer to build and sell a subdivision. Mr. Osgood to provide a letter of extension to the Planning Board. The Planning Board continued discussions to June 18, 1996. Pleasant Street/Chickering Road - Site Plan Review Waiver Atty. Jay Willis was present and stated that the existing building on the comer of Plensant Street and Chickering Road contains a doctor's office and empty space (the former site of Eaton's Pharmacy). The doctor's office wants to expand into the empty space and, as this would require five or more parking spaces, site plan review is triggered under the new bylaw. Ms. Colwell stated that as there will be no new construction she recommends waiving the full site plan review requirement, but having the applicant meet the basic requirements i.e. painting/lining the parking lot and spaces, providing landscaping and stoi'a~ water drainage. Atty. Willis stated that all work will be done interior, but they will provide landscaping and 28 parking spaces. There will be no more than 9 employees on site at any given time. Mr. Rowen suggested that Ms. Colwell draft a very short statement as to why the Planning Board should waive the site plan review process and fax it to the Board members for review. Chapter 6lB - Right of first refusal on 277 Farnum Street Mr. Simons suggested that Ms. Colwell look at the purchase and sale agreement, and also determine just where the location of the property is. Ms. Colwell stated that in reality the Town does not have the funds to purchase the property, but an informed recommendation in accordance with the Open Space Plan will be given and the money issue lef~ to the Selectmen. Growth Management Bylaw - Regulations The public hearing to adopt the regulations is scheduled for June 18, 1996. Mr. Rowen presented the Board with his ideas of how to implement issuing the building permits. The Board discussed the ideas, talked about changes, and will have a final bylaw for presentation on June 18, 1996. Public H~ring~ (7:30 p.m) Rocky_ Brook Phase II - Definitive Subdivision Mr. Angles read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Tom Neve was present representing Ogunquit Homes and stated that they are proposing a 6 lot subdivision located between Rocky Brook Road and Bennett Road, which is in Boxford. The proposed cul-de-sac road is 1400' long with one fairly steep wetland crossing. There are three natural ponds for stormwater retention. At the end of the cul-de-sac the applicant is proposing two frontage exception lots in order to limit the length of the cul-de-sac. Lots 1 through 6 are the new lots, 10A, 1 lA, 12A and 13B are the reconfigured lots of Rocky Brook I. There will be Town water, and the applicant is not adverse to installing sprinkler systems in the homes. Mr. Nardella asked if sidewalks are planned and Mr. Neve replied no. Mr. Simons asked about the septic testing and Mr. Neve replied that there are acceptable perk and deep hole tests. Mr. Rowen asked what are the steepest grades on the road and Mr. Neve replied under 4% the whole way. Mr. Rowen stated that sidewalks should be built. Mr. Neve will speak with the Town of Boxford regarding access from Bennett Road and will report hack to the Planning Board. Continued until July 2, 1996. 150 Flagship Drive - Site Plan Review Mr. Angles read the legal notice to open the public heating. Paul Kneeland, president of Channel Building, was present and stated that the location of the property is lot 1 North Andover Business Park with frontage on 150 Flagship Drive. The proposed building is to house Town Printing currently located on Charles Street. It is a 50,000 sq ft parcel formerly zoned residential, but changed at Town Meeting to Industrial - I. The site plan was developed keeping in mind all the covenants placed on the property years ago i.e. building height, buffer zones, site lighting, trash management, noise level. No abutters were present, but Greg Weich from Channel Building stated he will send to Peter Novello, an abutter, the list of items covered in the covenant and how they are being addressed. Frank Monteiro, MI-IF Group in Salem, N.H. was present and stated that the property is 8.9 acres and access will be through a 50' wide lot. A Form A has been submitted to avoid a wetland crossing. There will be a row of white pines installed and landscaping done around the perimeter of the building. There is existing water and sewer and a detention pond will be provided. There is a swale around the perimeter of the property and a 2 to I cut slope to swale. The building is at elevation 263. Mr. Simons asked Mr. Monteiro why clear as much land as shown on the plan and Mr. Monteiro replied that it is necessary so that the building will be on one elevation. Mr. Simons asked why can't you put the drainage into the subdivision drainage and Mr. Monteiro replied it can't accommodate any more. Mr. Rowen stated that because of the steep slopes we may require interceptor drains. Mr. Rowen asked where will you place snow storage and Mr. Monteiro replied offto the side of the building. Mr. Nardella asked what are the hours of operation and Mr. Poore replied 7 am to 11 pm 5 days a week, some Saturdays and very minimum Sundays. Mr. Simons asked Mr. Monteiro to address the lighting and Mr. Monteiro stated that there will be several 30' high poles around the building and wall pack lighting on the building. Ms. Colwell stated that she is waiting for a report from John Chessia on the drainage talcs, but doesn't feel there will he anything overwhelming. A site walk is scheduled for June 15, 1996 at 8 a.m. Continued until June 18, 1996. White Birch II - Subdivision Modification Mr. Angles read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Dan Betty, the developer, was present and stated that the citizens who live in the development don't really want the sidewalks installed. There are some extremely large old trees and they would have to be sacrificed in order to install the sidewalks. Mr. Nardella stated that the Planning Board has been fighting long and hard for sidewalks in subdivisions. Mr. Betty stated that he, of course, will donate to the sidewalk fund. A resident of the development pointed out that there are only 4 homes and it is a dead end street, therefore, there seems no need for sidewalks. Ms. Colwell recommended that the requirement for sidewalks be waived in favor of a donation to the sidewalk fired given the small number of homes on the street. Mr. Rowen invited the Planning Board to visit the site on their own and be ready to vote at the June 18, 1996 meeting. Continued until June 18, 1996. Continued: 200 Chickering Road (Rennies) Site Plan Review Mr. Angles read a letter from Atty. Harem requesting a continuance until June 18, 1996. Decisions: Abbott Village - Subdivision Modification On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the Board voted unanimously to approve the draft decision as amended. Lots 19 & 20 Nutmeg Lane (Abbott Village) - Common Drive On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to approve the DENIAL decision as amended. Bond Relea~/Updated Coventry I bond - update Ms. Colwell stated that Bob Halpin is scheduled to meet with David Alt from the bank on June 15, 1996. The Planning Board will be kept up to date via Ms. Colwell. The Crossroads - bond release Ms. Colwell stated that some landscaping still needs to be completed, and as-built plans have not been submitted yet. The Town is bold a $20,000 bond and Ms. Colwell recommends releasing $15,000 and retaining $5,000 to cover the landscaping and as-built plans. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the Planning Board voted unanimously to release $5,000 and retain $15,000. Oakridge Estates - bond release Ms. Colwell stated that she reviewed the site and recommends releasing all of the remaining bond money. The Town is currently holding $2,000. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted unanimously to release all of the remaining bond money. Jerad Place Phase I - bond release Jerad Place Phase II - bond release Ms. Colwell referred to a letter from D.P.W. recommending that an mount of $2,000 be retained in the Jerad Place Phase I bond and that the Jerad Place Phase II bond be released. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to retain $2,000 in the Jerad Place Phase I bond and to release the Jerad Place Phase II bond. FORM A Lots Lot A & B on the corner of Peters Street & Brewster Street The Planning Board is not happy that the Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance on this property. The Board instructed Ms. Colwell to draft a letter regarding the variance to John Leeman, Chairman, Board of Selectmen. The Board directed Ms. Colwell to endorse the plans. Adjournment: On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.