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Cafeteria &, ~iqh School
The Meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m.
Members Prgsent
Joseph Mahoney, Clerk, Richard Rowen, and John Daghlian.
present was Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner.
Also
Eleot~on of 0ff~oer-
On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Daghlian, the Board voted
Richard Nardella as Chairman.
On a motion by Mr. Daghlian, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted
Joseph Mahoney as Vice Chairman.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Daghlian, the Board
voted Richard Rowen as Clerk.
North Andover Estates - Updato
Mr. Paul Webber, North Andover Estates, was present and discussed
the need to grade the land in the 50ft. buffer zone behind Lot 1,
2, & 3. Proposed work would include creating tiers on Lot 3 and
regrade land so that it slopes to the woods, remove trees at the
end of driveway because it is covered with 4 ft. of earth.
Mr. Rowen expressed concerns about doing work in the fifty foot
buffer zone. The Board needs to take a site walk to see the lots.
Mr. Daghlian stated that an easement will need to be granted to the
Town for maintenance of the drainage ditch.
A site walk is scheduled for a week from Saturday, April 23, 1994,
at 8:00 a.m. Mr. John Nolan and Mr. Ernie Gralia are to attend the
site walk. The Board asked the developers to stake out the buffer
zone on Lots 1, 2, & 3. They also asked the developers to put all
lots on a composite plan.
Ms. Colwell to talk with D.P.W. about drainage ~ssues.
Mr. Paul Webber to review ways to solve drainage issues without
working in the 50ft. buffer zone.
White Birch II - Definitive Subdivislon/Ppn
Mr. James Grifoni, developer, requested that the site opening bond
be assigned to Scott Construction.
Mr. Grifoni to bring in an assignment signed by White Birch and
Scott Construction and a new Fozm G to set up the account.
DecisiQn
Seven Oaks - Definitive Subdivision
The Board reviewed the Jerad II plan and discussed sidewalks.
Mr. Rowen and Mr. Mahoney stated that there was no need
sidewalks on Seven Oaks.
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Mr. Nardella stated that the wording of the decision for Jerad II
can be read to require sidewalks. Mr. Nardella wants sidewalks in
all subdivisions.
Mr. Daghlian stated that there was low traffic flow in the area,
there was no need for sidewalks at this site.
Ms. Colwell stated that D.P.W. recommends that sidewalks not be
constructed and instead a contribution be made to the sidewalk
fund.
Mr. Nardella did not want D.P.W. to decide on where sidewalks are
going to go in Town.
Mr. Rowen wanted added to the decision that the location of the
home on Lot 7 should be pulled away from Lot 8 home.
Ms. Colwell to check with Town Counsel on shortest time period the
Planning Board can impose for endorsement of plans.
Mr. Nardella had questions about regulations on propane tanks and
distances from the lot line. Ms. Colwell to check with the Fire
Department on the standards. Mr. Nardella concerned about tanks
along the side of the road.
The Board asked the developer to mark the 50ft. buffer zone in the
field along Lot 3, 4 and 8 prior to cut.
On a motion byMr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted
to approve the subdivision as amended.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted
to approve the Special Permit for a PRD as amended.
WarrantArtioles
Mr. Nardella requested that the Board take a formal vote to
recommend favorable action on all Planning Board Warrant Articles.
On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board made
~avorable recommendations on all Planning Board the articles.
~r. ~ ~ ~elivered a letter to the Board from the D.P.W.
~ a b~nd release for North Andover Estates. The
· ~vel~r 91ans to plant crownvetch on the rock slope.
Ms. C~lwell to give a copy of memo on crownvetch to the Board.
Mr. Nardella asked if the Board was comfortable in dealing with
this issue tonight.
Mr. Mahoney needs to review information further. Mr. Daghlian
Would follow D.P.W. recommendation. Mr. Rowen would like to see
10% contingency built in the figure, not comfortable on voting on
this tonight.
This item will be placed on the April 19, 1994 agenda for
discussion.
Mr. Nardella stated that there are issues that continue to be
outstanding on this site. The Board has received a letter from Mr.
Gralia stating that monitoring will be done on entrance slope.
Mr. Nolan told the Board that the pump station was completed.
Fixing the large detention pond is very costly.
Warrant &rtiole-
Bear Hill Roa~ - street &c~eptanc~
The Board will make their recommendation at Town Meeting.
ImPact Fee Trust Fund
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Daghlian, the Board
voted to recommend ~avorable action on this article.
Walker Roa4 Articles
On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Daghlian, the Board voted
to recommend ~ action on these articles. Mr. Mahoney
abstained.
The Board will make their recommendation at Town Meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
ne~ L. Eaton, Secretary Richard A. Nardella, Chairman