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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-09-05Planning Board ~eetinq L~brar~ Conference Room To.n Hall · epte~ber 5, X995 aethers Present Joseph Mahoney, Chairman, Richard Rowen, Vice Chairman, Alberto Angles, Associate Member. John Simons arrived at 7=30 pm and Richard Nardella arrived at 8:20 pm. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner was also present. Alison Lescarbeau, Clerk, was absent. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Angles, the minutes of August 15, 1995 were approved. D~soussion Cobblestone crossinq - fiftv foot buffer zone Mr. Mahoney excused himself from this discussion due to a potential conflict of interest. Mr. Rowen acted as chairman. Discussion took place regarding tree and shrub replacement. Mr. Rowen stated that Mr. Laudani and the Planning Board agree to replace the dead trees and add approximately 6 shrubs. The Planning Board will work with the developer to choose species and locations. Mr. Grossman, the property owner, was in agreement with this decision. Edgewood L~fe Care - review Plans/extend Permits Atty. Clifford Elias was present representing Edgewood Life Care. He stated that they expect to break ground September 20, 1995 and that the closing will take place between October i and 12, 1995. Atty. Elias presented the Board with the paperwork that Ms. Colwell requested: copies of recording, extension, copy of order of conditions from the Conservation Commission and copies of the recorded plan. Atty. Elias stated that the name has been changed to Edgewood Retirement Community, Inc. and that it is a not for profit company. 1 There is no agreement yet for the common drive easement. As everything seems to be in order and no work will be done in the watershed, Ms. Colwell recommends extending the permits for 6 months. On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted unanimously to extend the permits. Review of CBA interpretation No discussion ensued, continued until 9/19/95. Bonds/Lot Releases coventry Estates II - reduction Ms. Colwell received a spread sheet from DPW recommending that $35,000 be retained. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to retain $35,000. Edaewood Life Care - set bond Ms. Colwell recommends posting of a $25,000 bond as no work will take place in the watershed and there is no tree clearing. On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted unanimously for the posting of a $25,000 bond. ADS Senior Housing - release bond As construction has been completed, Ms. Colwell recommends release of the $20,000 site bond and retaining the $2,000 as-built bond until the office receives the final as-built plan. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to release the $20,000 site bond and retain the $2,000 as-built bond. Lost Pond - model home bond The applicant (Dave Kindred) requests that one lot be released for construction of a model home. Ms. Colwell recommends posting of a $10,000 bond, because in this case the home would be several hundred feet from the existing road. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to release one lot upon the posting of a $10,000 bond. 2 Endorsement of Plans Concord Street - F0r~ Discussion of this item is continued until the September 19, 1995 meeting as the applicant did not appear before the Board, and the application fees have not been paid. Crossroads - Site Plan Review Discussion of this item is continued until the September 19, 1995 meeting. Public Hearinas new= 80 Flagship Drive (Central Metal Finishing) Site Plan Review Richard Rowen read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Jim Bourgeois presented the plan,i and Carol Shibels, owner, was also present. The structure is a one story building constructed in the early 1980~s. Central Metal Finishing acquired the property in 1989 and are now ready to expand. A 9500 square foot one story addition is proposed. Deliveries would be onthe west side of the building~ landscape would be ornamental trees and shrubs. Mr. Simons asked how far away is the nearest house? Mr. Bourgeois replied approximately 150 feet when all is done. Mrs. Condon, 89 Marian Drive, stated that the present floodlights light up her house at night in the winter time. Mr. Bourgeois proposed a "boxed down" light for the building, and they would replace existing lights with these also. There will be 15 new employees bringing the work force to 65 people. The hours of work are 7 a.m. to midnight. Truck deliveries are in early evening only. Edward Condon, abutter, asked if the pond will be fenced in? Mr. Bourgeois stated that it is not really a pond, but a detention pond. It is not designed to hold water. Mr. Simons asked about the landscape plan. Mr. Bourgeois replied they would plant ornamental trees and shrubs. There will be no filling of wetlands, so no replications are needed. Mr. Mahoney asked if they would be adding to the air conditioning and heating units. Mr. Bourgeois stated yes, additional units will be comparable to existing units. Ms. Colwell asked if there was a dumpster on site and is it enclosed? Mr. Bourgeois replied yes, there is a dumpster, and no, it is not enclosed. Mr. Colwell stated that it will have to be enclosed. Mr. Bourgeois pointed out on the plan where three chemical storage units were located. Mr. Condon, abutter, asked what kind of chemicals? Ms. Shibels replied acids, alkalines. Ms. Colwell stated that the drainage report was received today, and there are some changes, nothing major. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Angles, the public hearing will be continued until September 19, 1995. &ddition of "hotels and motels,, in the I-Z zone Mr. Rowen read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Ms. Colwell stated that this came about due to a suggest%on by Acting Town Manager Ken Mahony. In looking at the airport property, he thinks a hotel would be a good use. It could not be a very large one. Mr. Rowen asked is the property serviced by town water and sewer? Ms. Colwell replied most of it is. Mr. Mahoney asked how large is the zone? Ms. Colwell replied the whole airport. Discussion continued until September 19, 1995 meeting. Continued~ Rezoninq of land on Turnpike Street Ms. Colwell stated that the Board is still undergoing discussion of the rezoning, and will continue to do so. The Planning Board held a workshop meeting and felt B-4 wasn't the right way to go. Ms. Colwell has been given the task to draft a new zone called POD (Planned Community Development). It will be a 200,000 square foot lot, and the concept is that everyone is in together. Ann Royal asked if the property on route 125 and 133 will be included? Ms. Colwell stated yes, from Waverly Road to Peters Street. Ms. Colwell stated that 400,000 square feet of land is in Andover, and that there is a possibility that the two pieces could be merged and developed as one. Ms. Royal asked what is the Tribune's interest? Mr. Mahoney stated that there was a meeting with Chip Rogers, but nothing is planned yet. Discussion will be continued at the September 19, 1995 meeting. &ddition of ,,banking establishments,, in the B-4 zone There was a brief discussion that this proposed warrant article is no longer necessary given the creation of the PCD. Discussion of this item will be continued at the September 19, 1995 meeting. Lot I & i Boxford Street - &ooess/Common Drive The Board walked the site, and the consensus was that the parcel adjacent to Duncan Drive should be developed in conjunction with this property. The suggestion was made that the two property owners should work together to try to develop the property as one parcel. Dave Kindred and Jim Grifoni have talked regarding this, and if the numbers work Mr. Kindred will purchase the property from Mr. Grifoni. In the meantime, Mr. Kindred is before the Board asking for approval for a special permit in order to obtain the financing for the property. Jim Bourgeois was present with the plan, and stated that concerns about flooding will be taken up at ConCom on September 20, 1995. Mr. Kindred told the Board that he has been talking with Mr. Grifoni about purchasing the land and developing it all together. There is not a lot of information yet, the wetlands have to be flagged and additional testing of the soil must take place. Mr. Kindred would like to continue pursuing his original special permits plan, since it is not certain yet whether the property can be developed as one parcel. He is willing to leave an easement across his property to the Garagosian property. Dick Bradshaw, an abutter, stated that we are in a drought situation this summer, and the wetlands could be very difficult to determine. He would be in favor or putting a common drive in, but would very strongly oppose a roadway. Mr. Simons stated that the plan as presented doesn't fly, there are too many complications. Mr. Mahoney asked applicant to work a little more on the plan and come back. Mr. Kindred replied yes. Mr. Simons asked how long is the longest driveway? Mr. Bourgeois replied 500 feet. Mr. Bradshaw asked why is the property line five feet from my property line? Mr. Kindred replied that is the smallest wetland crossing. Mr. Nardella asked how many lots do you expect to get out of the land? Mr. Kindred replied 12 or 13 lots. The Board asked the applicant to revise the plan to show a fifty foot easement along the edge of the property and revise the house locations. Discussion of this matter is continued until September 19, 1995 meeting. Jerad Plaoe 1V - Subdlvision/PRD Jim Bourgeois was present to update the Board. Significant issues have been addressed. Lot 2 would be a frontage exception lot, open space and tot lot remain the same. Some land will be Form A'd out. Mr. Rowen stated, once again, that he wanted to see a connecting area between Sugarcane and the new road for children to use. Mr. Bourgeois stated that he will look into it. Mr. Rowen stated that he would like to have it formalized. 6 Mr. Daher asked if there was any historical significance to the stone wall? Mr. Perna replied no, and also stated that we should go ahead with the plan as presented, and if any problems arise, they can be addressed later. Mr. Mahoney, speaking as a private citizen, thinks the entrance should be moved back. Review of CBA Interpretation A brief discussion took place with Mike Howard, Land Use/Natural Resource Planner for the Town, regarding the interpretation of a wetland resource area and areas protected by the Conservation Commission. A comment was made by an engineer in the audience that building is allowed in the 100 year floodplain. Any Work within the 100 year floodplain is monitored by the Conservation Commission. The Board will continue to discuss this topic. Bonds/Lot Releases Patton Lane - bond rel~se The road is complete and was accepted by the Town at the 1994 Town Meeting. We are currently holding $14,000 for the roadway bond. DPW sent a letter recommending release of the bond. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Planning Board voted unanimously to release the $14,000. Hidden Court - bond release Ms. Lescarbeau read a letter from DPW recommending final release of the remaining bond funds as the road is complete and was accepted by the Town at the 1995 Town Meeting. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Planning Board voted unanimously to release the remaining bond funds. Seven Oaks - set bond/release lots Ms. Lescarbeau read a letter from DPW recommending the setting of a $41,800 roadway bond. The Town is holding a $10,000 site opening bond. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Planning Board voted unanimously to release the $10,000 site opening bond upon posting the $41,800 roadway bond. En4orsement of Pla~s Everareen Estates - subdivision Ms. Colwell recommends the Board sign the plans as all paper work is in order and all required changes have been made to the plan. The Planning Board endorsed the plans for Evergreen Estates. Public He&E~ncs new: Lot A Os~ood Street - frontage exception lot Due to a lack of a quorum, the Planning Board was unable to open the public hearing regarding Lot A Osgood Street. The Board will open the public hearing and discuss this special permit request at the October 3, 1995 meeting. Creation of the Planned Commercial Development District Rezonin~ of land on Turnpike Street to the PCDD Ms. Lescarbeau read the legal notices to open the public hearings. Ms. Colwell gave a brief overview of the situation and how the Board has been talking with the neighbors on Turnpike Street regarding the possibility of rezoning in the hopes they can sell their homes. Most of the property is owned by the Eagle-Tribune and they have some concerns regarding this proposed rezoning. Mr. John Clymer was present representing the Eagle-Tribune. He stated that the Eagle-Tribune Realty Trust owns a lot of the property in this area. They have no plans for development at this time, and feel they have not had sufficient time to think this through, as they were not aware of the proposal until the Friday of Labor Day weekend. Mr. Clymer urges the Planning Board to delay a decision on this matter until the Annual Town Meeting in the spring. Mr. Simons stated that the Planning Board's process was not to exclude ,the Tribune. Ms. Colwell stated that public hearings were in April, although the Tribune property wasn't involved then. Ken Mahony, Acting Town Manager and the Planning Board want to help the property owners. Linda Connolly lives on Turnpike Street across from Boston Chicken and thinks there is enough traffic in the area already. She is very much opposed to the proposed rezoning. Ms. Colwell stated that there are no current plans for development. John Martin, 782 Waverly Road has heard some talk about putting 287 apartment units abutting Boston Chicken. Think of what traffic that will bring in! Jean Bramanti, 47 Turnpike Street, stated she has lived there 10 years, has had the house on the market numerous times and cannot sell it. Feels their only avenue out is to rezone. on a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded byMr. Rowen, the Board voted to accept an extension until October 3, 1995. Lot 2 Brentwood Circle - Watershe~ Special Permit Discussion that the limit of lawn will be at a line 50 feet from the house or 75 feet from the wetland, whichever creates the largest lawn area. The area between 25 feet from the wetland and the limit of lawn may be landscaped with a landscape plan approved by the Planning and Conservation staff. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the watershed special permit was approved as amended. Executive Session: On a roll call vote, the Board agreed to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussingthe settlement of a lawsuit. The Board will then reconvene in open session. The vote took place at 9:30 p.m. Roll call: Richard Nardella yes Alberto Angles yes John Simons yes Joseph Mahoney yes Richard Rowen yes On a roll call vote, the Board agreed to move out of Executive Session and reconvene in open session. The vote took place at 9:55 p.m. Roll call: Richard Nardella yes Alberto Angles yes John Simons yes Joseph Mahoney yes Richard Rowen yes ~dSournme~$ On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. 7