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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-01-21Planning Board Meeting Senior Center January 21, 1997 Members Present: Joseph V. Mahoney, Chairman, Richard Rowen, Vice Chairman, Alberto Angles, Associate Member, Richard Nardella arrived at 7:10 p.m. and John Simons arrived at 7:25 p.m. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner was also present. Minutes: January 7, 1997 - No action taken Discussion: Orchard Hill Commerce Park - Preliminary Plan Tom Zahoruiko was present representing Orchard Hill. The property consists of 5 h acres total. They want to subdivide it into two lots. The one lot would be used as a gymnastics studio of 10,000 SF. They have no plans to do anything right now with the second lot. They want to extend the road to get access to this lot. They would prefer not to construct a temporary cul-de- sac at the end of the road and propose a turn around drive way on the lot. Mr. Zahoruiko stated that they can use the existing catch basin system but will confirm this. Mr. Rowen asked if this was an existing road. Mr. Zahoruiko stated yes, that it was 26' of paved surface. There was existing drainage but, would not prefer not to construct 40' of pavement and that they do have a 60' right of way. Mr. Rowen asked how high the building was. Mr. Zahoruiko stated that it was a single story building 20'-22'. Ms. Colwell stated that there will be a TRC meeting on this project on January 23, 1997. The plans have been sent to John Chessia for review. Therefore this discussion will be continued to the next meeting on February 4, 1997. The Crossroads - gate There has been no new information. The Traffic Advisory Committee has not yet met. Mr. Nardella will ask Chief Stanley, Police Department for a recommendation. Coventry I - bond update Ms. Colwell stated that there is nothing new from the last letter. Master Plan Committee - update The neighborhood meetings are still in affect. They would like to set up a phone survey for all comments and have the Board members volunteer to do the survey. Development at the airport - discussion Brenda Reed was present representing the Lawrence Airport Commission. Ms. Reed handed out Economic Development Plan packets for the Lawrence Municipal Airport. Also present were Michael Arcidy, Chairman, Mac MacKinen, Airport Manager and Bob Luongo ,Economic Director. Ms. Reed stated that this was a 5 year perpetual plan. Ms. Reed stated that they are considering putting a hotel at the entrance of the airport. Mr. Mahoney asked if she has spoken to the Master Plan Committee. Ms. Reed stated that they have not but, they would offer assistance to the Master Plan Committee in creating plans or will come to the Planning Board Meeting on a periodic to give updates. Ms. Reed stated that they would like to replace the terminal building because it is such poor shape. Mr. Nardella questioned where they were getting the funds to pay Mr. Stapinski to give ideas for the project. Ms. Reed stated that they got funding from the Massachusetts Development Financing. Ms. Reed stated that they have 52 acres off of Holt Road & Clark Street. Ms. Reed stated that FAA stated that they have agreed to industrial use on the 52 acres in general. Heritage Estates Mr. Donahue was present representing Heritage Estates. Mr. Donahue showed the Board 3 sets of plans. Mr. Donahue stated that if they went by the 1985 plan they could get 14 lots. However lots 1 & 2 did not receive Con Coms approval. Mr. Donahue stated that 15 lots could have been constructed in 1985 based on acreage and frontage requirements. If the two lots are not approved by Con Com they are subtracted out, that leaves 13 lots. Their proposed plan conforming to the proposed settlement conditions has 13 lots however they will agree to 12 lots. A 2 plan conforming to today's regulations shows 9 lots. They agreed not to exceed 12 lots. Ms. Colwell asked if the roadways meet the subdivision requirements. Mr. Donahue stated that they did. Mr. Simons stated that he thought the plan had to stand on its merits, and what if they could not get the 12 lots once they go through the review process. Mr. Donahue stated that they understand that they may get less than 12 lots. Mr. Nardella stated that the Board is looking for a settlement agreement. There will be no more than 12 lots subject to good engineering and to be sure there will be no appeal. Mr. Senior, Esq. stated that an agreement in principle will say that the Board has set standards, the applicant will present the plan & the Board will review the plan. Then there will be an agreement for judgment. Mr. Mahoney stated that the Board will make a decision later on tonight in executive session. Public Hearings - New: Forest View Estates - subdivision Mr. Rowen read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Ms. Colwell stated that there are two things outstanding from the preliminary plan. One, the requirement that all lots that front on Rt. 114 have 250' of frontage and two, prior to receiving approval for the density the town has to approve the offside sewer plans. Ms. Colwell has not seen any revised plans. The applicant has addressed some of the other issues. They have discussed the need for earth removal permit with the ZBA and will be providing them with more information. This is a 100 lot subdivision surrounded by the state forest. It is in the (VR) Village Residential District. There is an issue of dead end streets in the (VR) district there is nothing in the rules & regulations on them. Either they are not allowed or they do not have a limit. The Planning Board will have to decide. Ms. Colwell stated that there are 3 open space parcels but do not have any value to the town. Mr. Mahoney asked if they had the revised plans. Mr. Stapinski stated that he did have them at the meeting. Ms. Colwell added that she has not seen the revised plans yet and they have not been submitted to the Planning Office. Tom Laudani was present representing Mesiti Development. Mr. Laudani passed out a brief synopsis. Mr. Laudani stated that the preliminary plan was filed in May and was denied in June. A definitive plan was filed and they did not correct all of the issues from the preliminary plan. Mr. Laudani stated that he received a memo from Ms. Colwell stating that there were 15 reasons for denial left to be addressed and Mr. Stapinski responded to that memo. Mr. Laudani stated that there is no where in the rules & regulations that states the reasons for denial have to be submitted by a specific date had they known this Mr. Stapinski would have had it done. Mr. Laudani stated that the two most significant issues were the frontage and the offside sewerage design. Mr. Laudaui stated that there is nothing in the bylaw that states that the sewerage has to be approve by the department heads. Mr. Mahoney stated that if you meet all the rules & regulations there is no reason you won't be approved. Mr. Stapinski brought forth the revised plans. Mr. Mahoney stated that Ms. Colwell has not seen them. Ms. Colwell stated that things from the preliminary plan have not been changed. Mr. Mahoney stated that since the Town Planner has not seen the revised plans that they should submit them to the Town Planner so she can go over them. The Board, by consensus, continued the Public Hearing to February 4, 1997 to allow the applicant to submit the required information and to allow time for staff to review the plans. Continued: Old Center Lane - subdivision Ben Osgood Jr. has requested a continuance until February 4, 1997. Decisions: Settlers Ridge - subdivision/PRD Tom Zahoruiko was present representing Settlers Ridge. Ms. Colwell had a draft decision made. There were two things that needed to be addressed. The 50' buffer zone will be waived on lot 6 and they have to determine how they are going to landscape the detention pond. Ms. Colwell spoke to Mike Howard to see if it would conflict with DEP rules. Mr. Rowen stated that when they outline the detention pond it looks like your trying to hide something. Mr. Nardella stated that he would like to see that something be done to avoid having litter going into the detention pond. Ms. Colwell stated that they should do a mix of both, inside and outside of detention pond. Mr. Zahoruiko stated that they will put trees and bushes in a clump mixture, randomly placed in and around the detention pond to be reviewed by the Town Planner. Mr. Zahoruiko questioned some issues raised by the consultant. He has spoken with Bill Hmurciak and thought they would not be required. Ms. Colwell stated that she will confirm these items with Bill Hmurciak before approval. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Angles the Board voted unanimously to approve the special permit. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Angles the Board voted unanimously to approve the definitive subdivision on approval. 476 Chickering Road (Sal's Pizza) - Site Plan Review Mr. Nardella stated that after the denial at the last meeting Ms. Colwell got Mr. Nardella, Mr. Scott and Sal together to discuss the outstanding issues. Mr. Nardella stated that they were not aware that some town officials had reviewed the plans that the Board denied. Mr. Lupoli brought 2 new plans better than the old one. On one plan Mr. Lupoli showed combined entrance ways to have one access way but with less parking spaces. On the second plan Mr. Lupoli stated that they might have some problems with the engineering with this plan and was not in favor of this plan. Mr. Simon asked if there were any changes to the outside of the building. Mr. Lupoli stated that there were no changes. On a motion as a dissenting meK~er by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Rowen the Board voted unanimously to reconsider the previous vote. Ms. Colwell suggested that they put an entrance on the street the building is facing. Mr. Nardella thought that the building would be better served with wooden columns. Mr. Lupoli stated that would be no problem. Mr. Nardella stated that they would need to landscape the property. Ms. Colwell stated that they would need a set of revised plans and come back before the Board and Ms. Colwell will have a draft decision available. Ms. Colwell stated that to reopen a public hearing we need to put a legal notice in the paper. Mr. Rowen stated that he would like to see a revised plan with the landscape and trees. The Board continued their discussion to the next meeting when plans will be available for review. Lot Releases/Bonds: 351 Willow Street (Bake'nJoy) - Site Plan Review Ms. Colwell recommended the release of the remaining balance of $2,500 plus interest as all of the work has been completed satisfactorily . On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted unanimously to release the remaining $2,500 plus interest. Lot 1 Village Way - subdivision Ms. Colwell recommended that the lot be released. Apparently the lot was never released from the covenant. The street has been accepted by the town so there is no validity to the covenant. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Rowen the Board voted unanimously to release the lot. Hitching Post - subdivision Ms. Colwell read a letter from DPW recommending that the Board release $29,900 and retain $82,370. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Rowen the Board voted unanimously to release $29,900 and retain $83,370. Executive Session On a roll call vote, the Board agreed to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the Heritage Estates subdivision. The Board will reconvene in open session. The vote took place at 9:50 p.m. Roll call vote: Mr. Mahoney yes Mr. Rowen yes Mr. Angles yes Mr. Simons yes Mr. Nardella yes On a roll call vote, the Board agreed to move out of Executive Session and reconvene in open session. The vote took place at 10:10 p.m. Ad)ournment: On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Simon, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.