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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-05-16Planning Beard H inures 8enter ~ente~ The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. Members Present Richard Nardella, Chairman, Joseph Mahoney, Vice Chairman, Richard Rowen, Clerk, Alison Lescarbeau and Alberto Angles, Associate Member. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner was also present. John Simons arrived at 7:30 p.m. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the minutes of April 4, April 13, April 18 and May 1, 1995 were accepted. Discussion - Osco Drua Revised Plan - Review Ms. Colwell stated that the final state curb cut permit has been issued. The exit out to Route 114 was relocated across from "The Crossroads." The exit out to Route 125 was moved away from the intersection. Ms. Colwell looking for authorization from the Board to approve the modified plans. The Board authorized changes subject to the addition of The Crossroads driveway. Lot 3 Great Pond Road CLelan~) - review house location Ms. Colwell stated that the Planning Board must review the final house layout. The Planning Board reviewed and approved the house layout. Merrimack Valley P1An~n~ Co_mm_Lesion Atty. John Smolak is our regular representative member. Alberto Angles, the Planning Board's new associate member, will be the alternate member in the event Atty. Smolak cannot attend a meeting. Ms. Colwell to call Atty. Smolak and give him Mr. Angles telephone number. Endorsement of Plang Lost Pond - subdivision/PRD David Kindred was present. Mr. Rowen asked what is the maximum span at the brook crossing at entrance to subdivision? Mr. Kindred replied: 6t6'' x 38t 1 Ms. Colwell suggested that the Board sign the plans as all of the documents are in order. The Planning Board endorsed the plans. Oakridge Estates - su~aivision A one lot subdivision off of Blueridge Road. Ms. Colwell stated that the roadway is a private driveway, not a public road. Suggested setting a $1,000 site opening bond. Plans were signed by the Board. Form Lot D Dale Street (Smolak Lot) $125,000 bona fide offer was made to the selectmen. Make an official recommendation to selectmen as to why The Planning Board not recommended that this lot be purchased. It is a single lot, expensive, abuts an existing house and outside of the watershed. Recommend that staff endorse the plan. Lot Release/POst Bo~d Woodland Estates Mr. Rowen read a letter from DPW recommending retaining $41,480 bond. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board unanimously voted to set the bond at $41,480 and to release lots 1,2,3 and 4. Nadine Lane - bond reduction Mr. Rowen read a letter from DPW recommending release of $96,735. Discussion of wetland crossing between Meadowood III and Nadine Lane. Ms. Colwell will attend the Conservation Commission Wednesday evening regarding this matter. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to retain $107,210 bond. Den Rock View - Dost bond/release lot~ Mr. Rowen read a letter from DPW. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted to set the bond at $125,000 and to release lots I thru 8. Public Hear[nq~ National Medical - Site Plan Review 2 Mr. Rowen read the legal notice to open the public hearing. A letter from the applicant was read requesting a continuance to June 20, 1995. Hearing was continued to June 20, 1995. Jared Place IV Mr. Rowen read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Tom Neve presented the subdivision plan. 96 acres of land to be divided. In order to make the PRD viable, the land mass must be reduced. Plans are to take out 65 acres and donate it to the town as open space. The main access to the open space will be left undeveloped. Will be building a road from Boxford Street 1700' feet long to service 28 lots. Plan to bring town water on site; will be on septic system. Only 5 lots left for septic testing. The road will be drained conventionally; reports are being studied by the outside consultant. No waivers will be needed for construction of roads or lots, won't be crossing wetlands. Ms. Colwell stated that the proposed open space area is very usable land, and there could be a graveled area for 4 or 5 cars to park. Mr. Rowen: what size are the lots? Mr. Janusz: .82 acre average size lot. .52 is the smallest size. Mr. Rowen: do all lots have required frontage and are there any pork chop lots? Mr. Neve: yes to the required frontage, and yes there are some pork chop lots (lots 7 and 14). Mr. Simons: what style of homes do you plan to build? Mr. Neve: Schultz design homes with gable fronts. We have six styles in mind. We will provide the Board with house plans. Mr. Rowen: concerned about houses being stacked behind houses, maybe you could rotate homes on lots 4 and 8 to face each other. Mr. Simons: possibly too many lots for too small a space. Elsie Pouliot, Boxford Street: how much land will be given to the town? Mr. Neve: 65 acres of open space will be given to the town. Suggested this property as part of the open space plan. David Carlson, Boxford Street= question regarding gas line being extended down Boxford Street. Mr. Neve= haventt spoken with gas company, but will look at it. Richard Rogers, 255 Boxford Street, questioned setback of houses from the wetland? Mr. Neve: 180 feet from the wetland, 100 feet of wooded buffer will be preserved. Mr. Mahoney suggests a site walk at 8:00 a.m. on June 3, 1995. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the public hearing wi11 be continued until June 6, 1995. contin~e~ Middle School Addition Ms. Colwell stated that at the last meeting there was discussion regarding moving the addition further up and back to allow for less tree cutting. The outstanding issues are with the Conservation Commission. Meeting with them Wednesday, May 17, 1995. Mr. DiNisco presented the revised plan. Areas of change are the town wetlands. 80 foot clearing reduced to 43 feet. Tree line discussed extensively with neighbors, 81,000 square feet of wooded area are to be disturbed. Will be putting back more trees. Mr. Nardella: do plans show 2 to 1 and 1 to I replication of wetlands? Ms. Colwell: yes, they do. Mr. Simons: could you move or eliminate some of the parking spaces adjacent to the football field and keep more trees? This would save 18 feet of trees and eliminate 16 spaces. Mr. Rowen: when the facility is full, how many spaces short is the site? George Blaisdell: 4 to 5 times a year when parents are there and multiple events are going on, there is a parking problem. Mr. Nardella: show them as future Parking spaces on the plan. Ms. Colwell: will check with police department on parking numbers. Mary Ann Lafond, Tavern Road, suggests that an additional area of parking could be added at the rear, left of building. John Erle, 21 Woodbrldge Road spoke of town abandonment of Tavern Road. Is happy to see that the Board is keeping the neighborhood in mind when making decisions. Dan Glynn, 73 Bradstreet Road: what about cutting back more than 43 feet? Mr. DiNisco= We are under time constraints, but will make every effort to comply. Mary Ann Lafond: that area is one of the last wooded areas in the downtown. John Erle= can the Planning Board stipulate that the remaining wooded area be designated as a "no build, no cut area?" Mr. Nardella: that is outside of the jurisdiction of the Planning Board, but would support a Conservation restriction on a portion of the property. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded byMs. Lescarbeau, the public hearing was closed Everureen Estates - Subdivision Phil Christiansen presented a revised wetland crossing. There will be a 26~ wide road with sidewalk and a 4~ shoulder. Also, a concrete arch crossing. Ms. Colwell to review previously approved subdivision plans for this site. Re-alignment changed the lotting. Lot 23 has been eliminated, we now have a 22 lot subdivision. Mr. Simons= concern about wetlands on lots 4 and 6. Is there enough room on the lots for septic systems and houses? Mr. Christiansen= The roadways are 1000~ and 1700~ long. Mr. Simons= has flooding concerns. Ms. Colwell to be sure the outside consultant reviews the flooding issues. Add trees along Ian Danis property. Ms. Colwell to review the road layout for the previous approval. continued until June 6, 1995. Niddle School Addition 1. ~ ~ line to rear of property - eliminate some parking spaces - ~l~ate them as future parking. 2. Any change in thetree line needs to come back to the Planning Board. On a motion byMr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to accept the draft decision as amended. Walkina Trail (Bradford Street) No bond will be required. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board unanimously voted to approve the draft decision as amended. Lot lA and 2A Forest Street No bond will be required. Add a no-cut line along the edge of the easement. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board unanimously voted to approve the draft decision as amended. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.