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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-04-05Planning Board Meeting &pti1 5, 1994 Senior Center The meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m. Members Present Richard Nardella, Rowen. John Simons, Vice Chairman, arrived at 8:50 p.m. present was Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner. Discussions Election of Officers Chairman, Joseph Mahoney, Clerk and Richard Also Election of Planning Board Officers was postponed due to the lack of a full board. Elections will be placed on the next agenda. North ~ndover Estates - Update Mr. Paul Weber of Toll Brothers and Mr. Ernie Gralia, Elm Services were present. A memo was passed out from Elm Services outlining items that need to be completed in the subdivision. The memo was reviewed with D.P.W. The Board will review the memo and will get back to Elm Services with issues and concerns at the next meeting. Comments from the Board were as follows: All site issues are Elm Services responsibility. The Board will deal with Elm Services only and will hold them responsible for all issues. The Board will need to discuss landscaping at the entrance slope in further detail, it is up to Elm Services to come up with a plan for the slope. Mr. Gralia told the Board that his engineer has recommended that nothing be done on the entrance slope because it will disturb the current drainage conditions. Possibly some sort of ground cover would be acceptable. Mr. Rowen stated that a rendering of the entrance slope was presented, and that the developer should look at that for direction. Ms. Colwell will contact Mr. Gralia with regards to a meeting on April 12, 1994. Mr. Gralia stated that D.P.W. recommended a bond reduction but he was not requesting a reduction at this time from the Board. There was discussion of the need to work in the 50ft. buffer zone to deal with drainage issues behind lots on Wildrose Drive. A variance was granted for some work in the buffer zone. Staff to review work that was approved. Ms. Colwell to fax a copy of the variance and minutes of the ZBA meeting to Mr. Nardella. Bake,N, JoY - Mimor RevisioN- Mr. James Bourgeois, of Thomas E. Neve Associates, and Mr. Robert Ogen, of Bake 'N' Joy, were present and went over their proposal to make minor changes to approved plans. The minor changes are as follows: The addition will be 7ft shorter and the corners will be squared off, adding 325 ft. There are no changes to the roof top elements. There are no changes to parking layout. The applicant to remove additional section of pavement at entrance to parking lot to provide better turning radius for trucks. The plan does not show any additional truck bays, the extra space will be used for an office. Mr. Steve Caron, 22 Kathleen Drive, Andover,told the Board that the neighborhood is not concerned with the changes as shown on the plan. The consensus of the Board is that Bake 'N' Joy can go ahead with the changes to the plan as presented. Mr. Peter Schwind, 20 Kathleen Drive, Andover, has no concerns with the changes, but is concerned that a berm be constructed to reduce the noise and vibration issues. The Board reminded Bake 'N' Joy that prior to any construction on the site, a $5,000 bond must be posted and the applicant must meet with a representative of the Kathleen Drive neighborhood and the Planning Board to evaluate the noise and vibration issues. Mr. George Perna, Director of D.P.W. and Mr. William Hmurciak, Assistant Director of D.P.W., discussed sewer phasing and time tables. There is a master plan of where sewer system should go. The watershed is the top priority for installation of the sewer system. Warrant Articles Bear Hill Road - street Aooeptanca D.P.W. has the following concerns: 1. no as-built plans provided 2. questions exist as to whether easements have been recorded utility and roadway Mr. Mahoney will check at the registry for easements granted to the Tow~. D.P.W. recommends that the Planning Board revise warrant article to include the entire subdivision. D.P.W. to draft revised warrant article and submit to the Planning Board. The Planning Board will make a recommendation when further information has been provided. K~n~ston Cour~ - StNeat ~ept&noe D.P.W. recommends that the street not be accepted because it does not meet town standards. On a motion by Mr. Rowan, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, followed D.P.W. recommendations and made an unfavorable recommendation on the acceptance of Kingston Court. Mr. Nardella also voted. Xea~ovood ~oad - Street ~cce~tance As-built plans are required. Outstanding items need to be addressed and provided, such as, tot lot, and bus shelter. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board made an unfavorable recommendation on the acceptance of MeadowoodRoad. Mr. Nardella also voted. Phillips Co~aon - Street ~oceDtance D.P.W. recommends that the street not be accepted because there are punch list items that need to be completed. There are outstanding issues regarding street trees, as-built plans and the fence. On a motion by Mr. Rowan, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted an unfavorable recommendation of the acceptance of Phillips Common. Mr. Nardella also voted. Patton Lane - Street &ccemtance D.P.W. recommended that the street be accepted. On a motion by Mr. Rowan, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to recommend favorable action on the acceptance of Patton Lane. Immaat Fee Trust Fund The Board did not act on this article. on what this article does. More information is needed Improvements to PUblic an4 Private Thie article will allow D.P.W. to charge a betterment fee to the neighborhood and let a private way he improved and accepted. On a motionbyMr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to recommend av~ action on this article. Mr. Nardella also voted. Meadowood Conservation Restriotion On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to recommend vo~ action on this article. Mr. Nardella also voted. Termination of Conveyance of Easements - Cobblestone Crossin,-! On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to recommend favorable action on this article. Mr. Nardella also voted. Transfer of La~d ~School House Lot) The Board discussed the fact that the Town's interest in the lot is unclear and that this article simply allows the Selectmen to convey whatever interest the Town has. On a motion by MR. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to recommend v o_ vo~ action on this article. Mr. Nardella also voted. Purchase of Land for Conservatiou There was a discussion by the Board that this article allows the Town to accept grant money to purchase conservation land. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to recommend avof~ action on this article. Mr. Nardella also voted. Construction of Boat Ramp This article would allow the Town to use state funds to construct a boat ramp. Staff discussed that language may need to be changed to comply with state requirements. The Board is in favor of using state money instead of town money to construct the boat ramp. It will be an asset to the Town as a whole. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to recommend favorable action on this article. Mr. Nardella also voted. Walker Road Articles Trash Removal Utilities Trash Recvclina Mr. Perna told the Board that Walker Road was built as a private way. No services were ever to be provided. The road is not up to town standards. Mr. Mahoney abstained, believes town services should be provided. No action taken because only two members to vote. CIP &rtlcles Line 9 - Road Improvements The Board did not act. More information is needed. Line 10 - Water Main Rehab On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to recommend favorable action on this article. Mr. Nardella also voted. Line 11 - Water Main Rehab On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to recommend ~ action on this article. Mr. Nardella also voted. Line 17 - Sutton Street Sewer Relief The Board was told that it would take $230,000 to fix the problem. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to recommend favorable action on this article. Line 18 - Sewer System Ext. - Phase 3 GPR On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to recommend favorable action on this article. Mr. Nardella also voted. Line 19 - sewer system Improvements I/I D.P.W. discussed the need to repair sewers follow the recommendations of the I/I study. and to continue to On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to recommend av~ action on this article. Mr. Nardella also voted. Line 2Z - OPen Space Xcauisitio- On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to recommend~ action on this article. Mr. Nardella also voted. Line 35 - Merr{~ack River Boat Ramp There was a discussion that the Town should use state money and not Town money to construct the boat ramp. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to recommend ~ action on this article. Mr. Nardella also voted. Mr. John Simons arrived at 8:50 p.m. Publio Hearinq- seven Oaks - Definitive Subdivision/PRD cont. Mr. Phil Christiansen, Christiansen & Sergi, told the Board that the infiltration system for groundwater has been reviewed and approved by D.P.W. The cul-de-sac island will be 40' with 35' of pavement. On the issue of sidewalks, it was recommended that the same language be used as that which appears in the Jerad II decision. Ms. Colwell read from the Jerad II decision and it was unclear whether sidewalks are required, they are not shown on the plan. D.P.W. would not recommend sidewalks on this site. Mr. Rowen stated that if sidewalks are not required on the existing Sugarcane Lane, they should not be required on this subdivision. Mr. Nicholas DiNatele, 45 Sugarcane Lane, told the Board that the road has eroded away along the edge of the lawns. He wants sidewalks and curbing to protect the lawns. Mark and Carolyn Dudman, 72 Sugarcane Lane, told the Board that if there are no sidewalks on Candlestick Road, then no sidewalks should be built on Sugarcane Lane. Mr. Hmurciak, D.P.W. stated that at the time when Jerad II was approved, D.P.W. and the Planning Board did not put sidewalks in the subdivision, no bond money was set up for sidewalks and they were not on the plans. The developer is not expecting to put in sidewalks. Ms. Colwell was asked to show exactly what streets were created through the Jerad II plan. Mr. Nardella said that if sidewalks are constructed in Jerad II then sidewalks should be constructed in Seven Oaks. Mr. Christiansen has provided six (6) house designs. Exterior treatments have been provided. Covenants on house size will be recorded by the developer. Lamp post will be installed at the end of driveways. Houses to be tailored to the topography. Ail houses will be constructed according to the plans submitted. On a motion byMr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to close the public hearing. Mr. Nardella also voted. The Board will meet on April 12, 1994 and will discuss this decision at that time. Minutes February 15. 1994 March S. 1994 March 15. 1994 On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to approved the minutes of February 15, 1994, March 1, 1994, and March 8, 1994. The minutes of March 15, 1994 were not reviewed. Hickory Mill Bond Release Ms. Colwell requested that the Board vote to release the $5,000 Site Opening Bond, as the developer has posted the roadway bond. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to release the $5,000 Site Opening Bond. Site Visit On April 30, 1994 the Planning Board will take a site visit to Phillips Common at 8:00 a.m. Warrant lrtioles The Planning Board discussed the Board of Selectmen's failure to include the Planning Board articles in the Town Warrant. The Planning Board will meet Thursday evening to hold public hearings on their warrant articles. The Board members divided up the articles to present at that meeting. Future practice should be to submit warrant articles twice, once as Planning Board articles and once as citizen articles. The Board requested that Ms. Colwell to check on the requirements for citizens to call for a special town meeting.