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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-07-07The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday evening, July 7, 1992, in the Town Building, Selectmen's Meeting Room? The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the Chairman, George Perna. Also present were Joseph Mahoney and Richard Rowen. Richard Nardella arrived at approximately 7:45 p.m. John Draper and John Simons were absent. Discussions Woodchuck Hill - Special Permit Extension Christian Huntress told the Board that he had asked John Willis if an extension was granted would he come back before the Board for a modification on the special permit, specifically Condition #14, making the road a public way. Mr. Willis agreed and was willing to pay for the legal notice for the public hearing, christian Huntress to contact Town Counsel on whether it was necessary for both the Subdivision and the Special Permit to be modified, as the Special PeL.~it time was running out, not the Subdivision. Joseph Mahoney read a letter fr°m William Hmurciak, Division of Public Works, regarding the roadway being up to Town standards. An extension has already been given on this special permit for one year. Town Counsel has told staff that it was up to the Board's discretion on the granting of additional extensions. George Perna went over some of the issues on the Special Permit: Length of cul-de-sac - 1,700 to 1,000 - waived Mitigation of run-off - D.P.W. has reviewed. John Willis went into some detail on the drainage system. George Perna asked that each driveway be verified on having catch basins to take care of any run-off/drainage. A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to grant a one year extension on the Special Permit, to July 31, 1993. The motion was seconded by Richard Rowen and voted unanimously by those present, including the Chairman, George Perna. A motion was made by Richard Rowen to modify the appropriate permits for Woodchuck Hill for the purpose of reviewing the drainage and public vs private roadway conditions. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present including the Chairman, George Perna. Approval Not Required Form A Plans Farnum Street - Lot Line Changes George Perna abstained from discussions and voting. A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to endorse the plans before them. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella. Those voting in favor were: Joseph Mahoney, Richard Rowen and Richard Nardella. George Perna abstained. Discussion Plannina Board Schedule The Planning Board rescheduled their meeting from Thursday Tuesday due to conflicts with the schedule of a Board member. The issue was tabled until John Simons was present. North Andover Estate~ to Joseph Mahoney read a letter from John Nolan. Christian Huntress stated that an appeal had been filed on the decision. Both parties have entered into an agreement. Town Counsel had been asked if the Board could sign the plans under appeal. It was recommended by Town Counsel, that Christian Huntress should hold the plans until Counsel could review the dismissal. Plans will be released upon word from Counsel. John Nolan spoke to the Board on their position on requiring fire sprinklers within the proposed development. It is the Board position that fire sprinklers will be required. A modification is needed. Christian Huntress went over Condition #9, regarding the requirements before endorsement of plans. Joseph Mahoney read a letter from Ernest Gralia, President of Elm Services, regarding the construction schedule of Chestnut Street. Christian Huntress stated that the Town will be requiring all construction vehicles be direct to Chestnut Street, not HollY Ridge Road. Thomas Neve responded with the necessity of some of the some vehicles using Holly Ridge. On Condition 9H, the applicants wanted a letter from the Planning Board, regarding Phase Development. George Perna stated that the Board was willing to work with the developer, but would not state so in a letter. In the event, sales exceed the nnmher of lots developed within a phase, the Board will review and work with the developer. The Board had concerns with the Restrictive Covenant. Item #6 will be reviewed. A motion was'made by Joseph Mahoney to endorse the plans for North Andover Estates. Richard Nardella amendment the motion by adding the corrections and changes discussed regarding the Restrictive Covenant. Joseph Mahoney moved the motion as amended, Richard Nardella seconded. The vote was unanimous of those present. George Perna asked for a motion to direct staff to start proceedings on the modification of North Andover Estates to be held at on the next meeting allowed by law. The motion wa so moved by Richard Nardella and seconded by Richard Rowen. The vote was unanimous by those present. The Board signed the plans. Phillips Common - Lot Release Christian Huntress told the Board that Lot 1, the model home lot, was still being held and as well as the tree bond , plus $41,000. A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to release the lots as shown on the Lot Release Fo~m. The motion wa seconded by Richard Rowen and voted unanimously by those present. Merrimack Valley Planninq Commission Christian Huntress stated that he has spoken to Jim Gordon, Town Manager and it was recommended that John Smolak be designated as the Towns representative to the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission. George Perna asked that a committee be set up with John Smolak and members of the Planning Board. The committee would be the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission Committee. Richard Rowen was asked to be the alternate to attend meetings that John Smolak could not attend. A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to form the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission Committee, with John Smolak and Richard Rowen as Vice-Chairmen. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present. Bonds 75 Johnson Circle - Bond Release Special Permit - Watershed District Joseph Mahoney read a letter from Robert Stanley requesting release of a $1,000 bond being held for 75 Johnson Circle. Christian Huntress stated that he and Richard Doucette, the Conservation Administrator inspected the site and found no problems. A motion was made by Richard Nardella to release the bond as requested. The motion was seconded by Richard Rowen and voted unanimously by those present. PhilliDs Common - Tree Bond Release Richard Rowen was asked to read a letter from Thomas Laudani requestiHg the release of a portion of a bond being held for tress within the development. Mr. Rowen also read a letter from Christian Huntress to Thomas Laudani. Mr. Laudani requested that $7,677.44 be released. Christian Huntress' recommendation was $2,500. There were trees planted that died, but were not replaced. A motion was made by Richard Nardella to release $2,500. The motion was seconded by Richard Rowen and voted unanimously bythose present. Discussion Open Space & Recreation Plan George Perna stated that the Open Space & Recreation Plan had to be updated periodically. It is headed by the Conservation Commission. A representative is needed from the Planning Board and one from the Recreation Committee. George Perna recommended that John Simons be the Planning Board representative. Public Hear~nqs Mobil Oil - Site Plan Review The Planning Board went over some of their concerns from the previous meeting. One of their concerns was signs. 1. type 2. color 3. lighting to be used Landscaping plans were shown to the Board. A motion was made by Richard Rowen to close the public hearing and take the matter under advisement. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present. George Perna directed staff to draft a conditional approval. The issues noted were: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. lighting facade traffic - entering and exiting signage storage sewer hook-up height of potential sign. The decision will he placed on the July 21, 1992 agenda. SPecial Permit Definitive Subdivision A1 Shaboo, Environ,er, went over the following issues with the Board. A site walk was conducted. Input is needed from the Conservation Commission and the Board of Health.. The Board had asked for scenario - Full subdivision/PRD a. Number of lots with out waivers of the length of 'cul-de-sac b. Given the waiver on length of cul-de-sac, potential for 3 more lots to be developed. c. length of cul-de-sac with PRD - 885 ft from Bradford Street d. 38% Open Space. Joseph Mahoney asked if the 10 acre requirement for a PRD was being waived. George Perna went over the waivers needed under this submission: length of roadway 10 acre requirement find sufficient reason to go to PRD because 38% used as Open Space. a. buffer being created between Industrial & Residential land Christian a 50ft no Elizabeth PRD. Huntress stated that under the PRD requirements there is build buffer zone. Barker, not a direct abutter, stated that she liked the A motion was made by Richard Rowen to close the public hearing and take the matter under advisement and direct staff to draft a decision on the PRD listing necessary waivers. Christian Huntress pointed put the need for sidewalks within the PRD. There was no second to Richard Rowen's motion. George Perna asked for typical house plans. A1 Shaboo stated that the houses would vary, but would be colonial. George Perna asked for sidewalks on the plans. Christian Huntress asked that they should be on both sides, to the cul-de-sac, ramped at the end. A1 Shaboo told the Board that there was a request in the Zoning Board of Appeal for a change on the PRDrequirement. George Perna wants a 50 ft buffer, not varied,-to be put in the order of conditions along the eastern property line. If a variance is granted, this is no longer a PRD. George Perna asked that the no-cut zone be placed on the plans Christian Huntress stated that he will put in the order of conditions that prior to a building permit being issued the lots are to be staked and limited clearing for the houses and septic systems is to be done. This will be reviewed by the Planning Department. Sloped granite curbing will be required on both sides of the street. Fire sprinklers will also be required. A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to close the public hearing on the Special Permit. The motion was seconded by Richard Rowen and voted unanimously by those present. A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to close the public hearing on the definitive subdivision. The motion was seconded by Richard Rowen and voted unanimously by those present. Lot 3A COventrY Lane - Special Permit - Watershed District Richard Nardella wanted it made noted that the Bank had not been to the past two meetings. Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated that there were a few issues. Leach pit has been relocated toward the front of the lot. The location of the drainage facility on the left side of the property. George Perna stated that he had asked Richard Conservation Administrator, to attend meetings for District issues. Doucette, Watershed The Board was given a draft decision. Conservation rendered their Order of Conditions on May 10, 1992. The Board went over the conditions. On Condition #13, deed restriction - prior to Building Permit will be added. Christian Huntress stated that a condition had to be added: "No structure which requires a foundation shall be any closer than 70 ft. Condition #17 shall read 70 feet. Condition #18, not cut zone - 50 ft. A motion was made'by Joseph Mahoney to approve the Special Permit. The motion was seconded by Richard Rowen and voted unanimously by those present. Coventry Estates George Perna asked that Coventry Estates be brought before the next meeting for the purpose of pulling the bond. A motion was so'moved by Richard Nardella and seconded by Richard Rowen. The vote was in favor. Those voting were Richard Nardella, Richard Rowen and George Perna. Joseph Mahoney abstained. Den Rock View Christian Huntress, Town Planner, gave the Board copies of a draft decision for approval. There were a few correction with spelling, but nothing else. A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to approve the draft decision on Den Rock View Definitive Subdivision. The motion was seconded by Richard Rowen and voted unanimously by those present. A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Richard Rowen and voted unanimously by those present. The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:35 p.m. George D. Perna, Chairman