HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-10-04Pl-~inq Board
Ootober 4, 1994
Senior Center
The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m.
Members Present
Joseph Mahoney, vice Chairman, Richard Rowen, Clerk, Alison
Lescarbeau, Associate Member. Also present was Kathleen Bradley
Colwell, Town Planner. John Simons arrived at 7:45 p.m. Richard
Nardella, Chairman was absent.
Bdaewood Life Care
Acting Chairman, Mr. Mahoney, signed the Edgewood Life Care
extension.
8eve~ Oaks Issues
Mr. James Grifoni, developer, presented a plan that would move the
existing driveway easement on the Lyons property 15 feet toward the
Seven Oaks Subdivision into the 50 foot buffer zone, the buffer
zone will be extended an equal amount into Lot 3.
buffer zone can be moved but must keep the septic out of
the buffer zone on Lot 3.
There was a discussion of the septic system in the buffer zone on
Lot 8.
Discussion of whether change triggers modification to the
subdivision approval. Consensus that it is a minor change.
LOt 3 - no ~ on Lot 3 buffer zone, some minimal cutting
will be allowed in order to install the septic system.
Extend the buffer zone as shown on plans, Easement Plan located in
North Andover, MA, Prepared for Thomas C. Lyons and Amy B. Lyons
and Paul St. Hilaire, Trustee of Summer Trust, dated SeptemBer 29,
1994.
Allow the easement as shown on plan.
Minimal (10 ft.) cutting in the buffer zone to be reviewed by the
Town Planner prior to cutting and area restored after.
No structures in buffer zone, consensus by the Planning Board that
the buffer zone be extended and easement moved with the above
stated conditions.
Den Rook VLew - noaev Coverall
Mr. Mahoney, Mr. Rowen and Mr. Simons signed the renewed covenant
as discussed at a prior meeting.
Endorsement of Plan~
The Planning Board signed the covenant and the plans.
~eland Property
The Planning Board signed the plans
Watts Re~ulator - site Pla~
The Planning Board signed the plans.
PrelAminarv Planm
Sunrise Estate-
The Planning Board discussed the cul-de-sac island, the width of
pavement, granite curbing and sidewalks.
Bver~reen Estate°
Issues discussed:
septic systems
flood plain
drainage
wetland issues
difficult site to develop
will be scrutinized by the Planning Board when definitive
plan is submitted
Bonds/Release Covenant-
Penni Lane - Definitive Subd~visio,~
The applicant was not present. This item will discussed at the
October 18, 1994 meeting.
Watershed Protection Distric~
Discussion of revised Watershed Protection District.
Workshop meeting set up for October 11, 1994 to discuss
changes with Watershed Council
Public hearing on October 20, 1994 to discuss Watershed
Protection District changes.
P~newood aka WooSchuck ~rov~
Mr. Rowen read the legal notice to open the public hearings.
Mr. Steve Stapinski, Merrimack Engineering Services, reviewed the
existing plan with the Board.
off of Salem Street
original plan had lots of cuts and fills with retaining
walls
portions of the slope filled in
2/3 of site would have been disturbed
large detention pond which would have removed trees
wetland area has expanded since plan originally designed
65,000 sq.ft, of wetland would be disturbed under
original plan
additional 20,000 sq.ft, to be disturbed across the
street for drainage
looked at reducing the % grade in the road, eliminating
retaining walls
house on Lot 17 could not be constructed without a
variance because in 50 ft. buffer zone
town water and sewer
roadway length extended from 925 ft. to 1,025 ft - long
road
35% of site cleared
all activities outside of wetlands but work in wetland
buffer zones
Lot 2 grading to accommodate side slope
houses shown - one actual house - foot prints
some houses have garages under
easier for a contractor to stabilize fill rather than
cuts
long treatment swales within detention ponds
water discharges into brook under Salem Street
sewer is in Salem Street already
only work in Salem Street will be for the water-line
minimum flat back yards of 10 ft. then 2% to 4% for 10'
then 2% to 4%
small retaining wall behind Lot 17 and Lot 16
from Salem Street to station 1+50 has been cut and is
about 1' below final grade
concern by Planning Board about erosion on the steep
slopes with the amount of cuts and especially fills, area
will be open without stabilization
Discussion of erosion control.
Mr. Simons asked if there was a change in the open space amount.
Mr. Stapinski stated that there may be a slight increase.
Ms. Colwell recommended that the Town take the open space because
it is contiguous to Foxwood and State Forest.
Mr. Simons would like to reduce the amount of grading on Lots 9, 15
and 16.
Mr. Laudani stated that the houses have been designed specifically
for the site. Mr. Laudani will bring the designs in at the next
meeting.
Mr. Simons asked if there was minimum frontage on all lots. Mr.
Stapinski replied "yes".
Mr. Simons - review doing anything to eliminate steep slopes in
te~s of variances that may be required and discuss with Planning
Board at next meeting.
Mr. Robert Halloran, 1049 Salem Street expressed concerns about
drainage problems, his property is flooded currently when there is
a big rain storm. Mr. Laudani would work with Mr. Halloran to
review his drainage issues.
Elsie Poulet, 465 Boxford Street, expressed concerns about
increased traffic on Salem Street and the 40 mph speed limit. Mr.
Simons stated that if there is concern about the speed limit it
should be brought to the Selectmen's attention.
On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted
to continue the p~blic hearing to October 18, 1994.
350 Winthrop Avenue - Site Plan Review
The Board continued their discussions of the addition to Market
Basket.
Mr. Simons asked if there were any State pe£mits required. Mr.
Stapinski stated no because there is less than 10% alteration.
Mr. Simons encouraged common parking, do not need all of the
required parking spaces.
There was a discussion of security issues.
Mr. Kettenback stated that he has been talking and working with
local police, marked and unmarked security.
Cats eyes to mark the traffic lane will be added to existing
painted lanes.
On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted
to close the public hearing and direct staff to draft decision for
October 18, 1994 meeting.
S40 Job-son Street - Special Permit - #atershe4 Protection Distric~
Mr. David Minicucci discussed pool system with the Planning Board.
Proposed is s diatomaceous earth filter, no back washing required
with this system.
Drain system around pool with a pressure release system.
Drainage system on pool cement apron.
Ms. Colwell spoke with the Watershed Council regarding a pool in
the watershed. Pool water is basically the same as drinking water
on lawns. If pool is not maintained, the water becomes similar to
any natural stagnant pool. The major concern should be storage of
chemicals.
On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted
to close the public hearing.
There was a discussion of the decision.
storage of chemicals - best management practices to be
used; store inside.
On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board
voted to approve the special permit based on written decision and
discussion.
Salem Forcer Iv - Definitive Subdivisio-
Ms. Colwell stated that the applicant requested that discussions be
continued until October 18, 1994.
John Pemhle, 215 Raleigh Tavern Lane, expressed concerns about
current driveway becoming a roadway and traffic. He had questions
about minimum frontage.
Ms. Simons stated that the developer can create a new lot with
frontage on the new road.
The Pebble Lot misidentified on the plan. Ms. Colwell to let the
applicant know.
Mr. Mahoney read a letter from the Board of Health regarding the
need for additional testing.
Mr. Simons would vote to deny subdivision plan based on the lack of
info~mation regarding septic systems.
On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted
to continue the public hearing to October 18, 1994 as requested.
Everarsen Bstates - Preliminary Plan
On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted
to deny the preliminary plan based on the lack of septic tests,
drainage problems, and the like, as outlined in the draft decision.
Sunrise Bstates - Preliminary Plan
On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted
to deny the preliminary plan based on the lack of septic tests and
as outlined in the draft decision.
August ~6. ~994
On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. ~owen,
to approYe the minutes of August 16, 1994.
SeD~-mher 20. 1994
On a ~otion by Kr. Simons, seconded by Ks. Lescarbeau,
voted to approve the minutes of September 20, 1994.
Adtourmnent
the Board voted
the Board
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted
to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at approximately
9:30 p.m.
~net L. F~.ton, Secretary Joseph V. Mahoney, Vice chairman