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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-11-15planning Board Heating HovembeE IS, 1994 BenioE Center The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. Members Prese~ Richard Nardella, Chairman, Joseph Mahoney, Vice Chairman, Richard Rowan, Clerk, and Alison Lescarbeau. Also present was Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner. John Simons arrived at 8:10 p.m. White Biroh II - Build Hone in Buffer Zone Mr. Daniel Betty and Mr. James Grifoni were present. Discussion of relocating the house on Lot 4 White Birch II in order to orient the house toward the street. Swap buffer zone areas on Lot 4 White Birch II with an area on Lot 6 White Birch I. House would be constructed on an angle to the cul-de-sac. Ms. Colwell to look at White Birch I buffer zone area. Applicant to come back with a plan showing the new house location and new location of buffer zone. Cobblestone Crossina - Yenoe/Wa11 Mr. Thomas Laudani was present. Discussion of the stone wall behind the t99J Restaurant that was required as part of the approval. Mr. Laudani stated that people who live there are concerned about J99~ patrons entering their property . He has put in a stockade fence along part of the parking lot. He suggests continuing the stockade farce or installing a chain link fence with cement post with additional landscaping. A wall does not prevent people from entering the property. Mr. Nardella stated that the Planning Board discussed this issue when the permit was granted and decided a wall should be constructed. Mr. Mahoney would like to hear from the neighbors and the '99t as to what they would like constructed. Mr. Rowen stated that a stockade fence would create a better barrier to prevent people entering the property and stop car headlights from shining in. Mr. Nardella asked if a fence can be placed on individual property owner's land, would want to see a plan and permission granted from all of the homeowners. Ms. Colwell to write a letter to the following: letter to Mr. Laudani regarding what the Planning Board wants with the wall letter to the '99' regarding dumpster and ask them to come to the next meeting with a date when the dumpster is to be enclosed Ms. Colwell to check on fence along property and ZBA decision as well as bring the dumpster issue to the attention of the Board of Health. Pinewood (Woodchuck Grove } - Extension for Ninety Day. Ms. Colwell stated that previous extension expires on November 16th, the Planning Board should extend for another ninety days to complete review of the modification. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Planning Board voted to extend the Woodchuck Grove Special Permit issued to Wilmac Realty Trust on July 31, 1989, modified on August 18, 1992 and extended on June 28, 1994 for the construction of 17 single family dwellings. The extension is granted to February 15, 1995, for ninety days. Lot i and Lot 2 Narbleridqe Road (Leland) Building Permi~ Mr. Thomas Laudani presented foundation plan and limit of work for Lot I and 2 Marbleridge Road. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Planning Board voted to approve the location of the foundation. Watershed Protection District - Sewer Tie ID- On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Planning Board voted to allow staff to approve 'simple' sewer tie ins in the Watershed. Staff is to use its judgement and bring any controversial issues before the Planning Board. warrant Article! All Warrant Articles are due February 27, 1995. Ail members are to be responsible for reviewing/drafting/proposing an article. Rules and Re_aulations The Planning Board will meet on November 29th to review the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. The Board discussed the need for reviewing the entire set of rules but will focus on specific changes on the 29th. Bon~s/Lot Rele&ses Cobblestone Crossina - Bond Reduction Ms. Colwell read a letter from D.P.W. released, contingent upon receipt infiltration. recommending $41,250 be of $15,000 for sewer Discussion of why $30,000 was originally bonded for sewer infiltration and now only keeping $15,000 for sewer infiltration. Ms. Colwell needs spread sheet for Cobblestone Crossing. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Planning Board voted to accept the recommendation from D.P.W. pending receipt of $15,000 upon confirmation by D.P.W. that $15,000 is the appropriate number. ~ Meadowood IX - Rele~s~ ~te 0penina Bond On a ~otion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Planning Board voted to release the site opening bond for Meadowood II. Nadine Lane - Model Home Request to release Lot 10 for a model home. Mr. Rowen read a letter from D.P.W. recommending that a $203,945 bond be set for the roadway and $15,000 for Peterson Road. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Planning Board voted to release Lot 10 for a $5,000 bond on the model home. John Simons arrived at 8:10 p.m. On an orion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Planning Board voted to accept D.P.W. recommendation and release all lots subject to receipt of a $203,945 roadway bond and $15,000 for Peterson Road. Need Form J at next meeting. WaaonWhee! Estates - Bond Reduction Mr. Rowen read a letter from D.P.W. recommending that $28,575 be released. Ms. Colwell to copy spread sheet for Planning Board. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Planning Board voted to accept D.P.W. recommendations to release $28,575 for Wagon Wheels. North Andover Helahts - Lots i throuqh 19 Mr. Nardella questioned the pile of loam on the Heights, concerned about dust problem. Need to contain the pile, seed with winter rye, put haybales around pile and silt fence. Mr. Rowen read a letter from D.P.W. recommending that a bond of $120,575 be set for the site. Mr. Nardella - discussion of need to replant behind homes on North Andover Estates. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the planning Board voted to release the lots and set the bond at $120,575. Bear Hil~ - Reduction Discussion of pulling the money to plant the trees. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Planning Board voted to direct staff to tell applicant to plant trees within 45 days or the bond will be pulled. Mr. Rowen abstained. Z3Z Sutton Street - Releas- On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Planning Board voted to release $10,000 held for landscaping. Lot 11 AIl4 13 Osqoo~ Street - Common Driveway The Planning Board endorsed the plans for the common driveway for Lot 11 and Lot 13 Osgood Street. Public Hear~qs Lot 9 and Lot 11 Nadine Lane - Special Permits - Co~on Driveway/ A~ess Mr. Rowen read the legal notices to open the public hearings. Mr. Phil Christiansen, Christiansen & Sergi, and Mr. James Grifoni were present. Discussion of co, on driveway to access Lots 9 and 11 and access Lot 11 from Nadine Lane. Mr. James Towle, AndoverBy-pass expressed concerns about impact on Lot 10 taking away usable land in regards to size of lawn. Mr. Simons stated that the property is not built yet, want access to the lot from the subdivision. Mr. Towle stated that the owner is getting a smaller lot in effect no benefit to Lot 10. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Planning Board voted to close the public hearing on the common driveway. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Planning Board voted to close the public hearing on access over legal frontage. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Planning Board voted to approve Nadine Lane Common Driveway and directed staff to draft decision. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the planning Board voted to approve access to Lot 11 not over legal frontage and directed staff to draft decision. Mr. Christiansen requested a letter from the Planning Board supporting reduced frontage on Lot 4. Mr. Nardella stated that the frontage was reduced because of trade- off to build roadway connection. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by MS. Lescarbeau, the Planning Board voted to direct Ms. Colwell to draft a letter to the ZBA to support the variance. Lot S and ~ Boxfor~ Street (Los~ pona) special Permits - Common Driveway and AcCeSS Mr. Mahoney read the legal notices to open the public hearings for the common driveway and access other than over legal frontage. Mr. James Bourgeois, Thomas E. Neve Associates, was present. Discussion of house designs, pedestrian access, screening, construction of retaining walls. Mr. Rowen read a letter from the Board of Health stating that sufficient testing has been completed. Mr. Nardella and Mr. Mahoney went on a site walk. Mr. David Kindred, Flintlock Inc., met with the Jodka's at the end of the proposed road to discuss types of screening. Will hire someone to draft a landscape plan along the edge of his property and the roadway and additional planting at entry, behind house to screen it from the subdivision. Mr. Nardella asked the Jodka's if they were interested in accessing from new s,,hdivision. Mr. Thomas Jodka, abutter, would like to keep options open and possibly grant easement if necessary to access property. Mr. Nardella stated that screening would be part of the decision as long as it concerns land in the subdivision. Mr. Jodka asked why is road allowed to be in the fifty foot buffer zone. Mr. Rowen stated that need to allow road to go through the buffer zone to access property. Mr. Bourgeois discussed non-motorized vehicle access, possible easement for access shown on the plans, access between Lot 9 and Lot 8. Mr. Nardella stated the need to set off the easement from the rest of the subdivision with a defined trail. Mr. Kindred to have a stone dust path with shrubs. Ms. Colwell needs to get a copy of easement over Adams property. Mr. Mahoney questioned can pathway/easement rights be granted all the way out to Foster Street. Asked Mr. Kindred to look into it. Mr. Rowen questioned how much cutting/filling for LOt 9. Mr. Bourgeois stated that the road is about 6 feet higher than the natural grade. Mr. Simons expressed concerns about the final wetland flagging and the calculation of buildable lots and the amount of open space. He expresse4 concerns that the wetlands were not actually flagged and that the numbers may change. Ms. Colwell to check with Conservation as to the wetland line, any changes to line may effect the lot count. Discussion of access to Lots 5 and 6. Mr. Rowen questioned closeness of cul-de-sac to the wetland, can this be pulled away from the wetland. Mr. Bourgeois stated that the developer may want to build retaining walls around cul-de-sac to pull work away from the wetland. The Planning Board would support a smaller cul-de-sac and 24 foot pavement width. Sidewalks on one side. David Sharp, 71 Wintergreen Drive, stated that there was a difference between FEMA Flood Plain and staff flood plain measurements. Mr. Bourgeois stated that he has requested info~mation from the State on this, but it would not effect the development. Scott Lodde, 154 Duncan Drive, had questions about easement into farm and need to preserve vehicular access for farm. Would rather not see sidewalks be constructed on this site, would rather see sidewalks built elsewhere. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Planning Board voted to continue the public hearings for the two special permits, common driveway and access, and the definitive subdivision to the December 6, 1994 meeting. Pinewood CWoodohuck ~rovg) - Modification Subdivision/PRD Mr. Steve Stapinski, Merrimack Engineering Services and Mr. Thomas Laudani, developer were present. Ms. Colwell presented the Planning Board with conditions in the original subdivision. Hr. Stapinski would suggest that the cluster approach to opening lots as was done in Foxwood has worked, would recommend that Foxwood type restrictions be placed on the lots. Discussion of access to open space, access to entrance to Salem Street is sufficient. Ms. Colwell to look at connections between open space in Foxwood and Pinewood. Keep existing trails in place. Mr. Rowan suggested that the elevations on Lot 14 be raised and Lot 13 be lowered. The Planning Board asks applicant to review Lots 13 and 14, On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Planning Board voted to continue the public hearing to December 6, 1994. Salem Forest IV - Subdivision Mr. Joseph Serwatka, Hayes Engineering, and Mr. George Farr were present and presented the Board with a 4 lot plan. Mr. Mahoney stated that he was uncomfortable in reviewing the plan because it has not been reviewed by Staff. Need a letter of extension from the applicant for 30 days until January 4, 1995. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Planning Board voted to accept the request for an extension providing that the extension is received in writing by the Planning Board. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Planning Board voted to continue the public hearing to December 6, 1994. Minutes SeDte~ber 27, 1994 October 18, 1994 October 20. 1994 Nov"mher X. 1994 On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Planning Board to approve the minutes of September 27, 1994, October 18, 1994, October 20, 1994 and November 1, 1994. BU Conference Center Mr. Nardella stated the need for someone to work on a committee to look at the BU Conference Center. He recommended Mr. Simons for the Planning Board. Mr. Simons accepted the recommendation to be on the committee. BU Conference Center Site - Preliminary PiR- Ms. Colwell to draft decision for December 6, 1994 meeting. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Planning Board voted to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. ~anet L. Eaton, Secretary Richard A. Nardella, Chairman