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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-07-21The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday evening, July 21, 1992 in the Town Building, Selectmen's Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by the Chairman, George Perna. Also present were Joseph Mahoney and John Draper. John Simons and Richard Rowen were absent. Richard Nardella arrived at approximately. Bonds New Castle Estates - Tri-PartM A~reemen% Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated that the amount recommended by the Division of Public Works for the completion of New Castle Estates (Coventry II) is $278,300. This amount would cover from Salem Street to South Bradford Street, South Bradford Street to Coventry Lane. The sewer work is done. There is a loop for the water system that has to be completed. This does not cover from Blue Ridge to the existing roadway, Bear Hill. A motion was made by John Draper to approve the Tri-Party Agreement, subject to receiving a detailed list of items covered under this agreement. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present, including the Chairman, George Perna. Butcher BoM Marketplace Joseph Mahoney read a letter from Kenneth Yameen, Angus Realty Corp. Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated that if the Board determines that substantial has not been done on the site, Mr. Yameen was requesting an extension on the Special Permit for one year. The pump station has been completed. The Board did not feel that substantial work had been done. A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to grant a one year extension on the Special Permit. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present, including the Chairman, George Perna. Staff Resignation Christian Huntress told he Board that he has submitted his resignation as Town Planner, beginning in September. Hopefully Chris will be working in the Planning Department for ten hours per week during his time at school. This will waive his tuition and provide him with a stipend. The Board expressed their regret. Chris asked the Board for their support to the Town Manager on being able to work for the ten hours per week. A motion was made by John Draper to instruct the Chairman to speak to the Town Manager on this matter. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present, including the Chairman, George Perna, who stated that he would be more than glad to speak to the Town Manager. Decisions White Birch Estates The applicant has asked that the Planning Board table their decision on White Birch Estates until the next meeting. A motion was made by John Draper to table the decision on White Birch Estates. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present, including the Chairman, George Perna. Discussions Mobil Oil Corp. - Decision John Draper stated that he did not like the idea of a 100 foot sign. Joseph Mahoney stated that the zoning Board of Appeals has granted Mobil Oil a special permit for the erection of a sign, 100 feet tall. Christian Huntress went over the types of signs that were allowed under the Zoning Bylaw for service stations. Because there were not enough members to hear the special permit or site plan reviews, a motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to recess until a fourth member was present. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present, including the Chairman, George Perna. The Board recessed for approximately ten minutes. Richard Nardella arrived at approximately 8:30 p.m.. Public Hearinqs 1750 Great Pond Road - Special Permit - Watershed District - Rullo Joseph Mahoney, Acting Clerk, read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Christian Huntress told the Board that before them was a Special Permit for within the Watershed Protection District. The only construction within the Watershed is the driveway. The house and the septic system are outside the Watershed area. Plans were shown to the Board on the proposed driveway. Some of the grade are 10 and 12 percent. Tree cutting will be kept to a minimum. George Perna asked how the run-off would be mitigated. Christian Huntress, Town Planner, Christiansen & Sergi, has been Commission. stated that Phil working with the Christiansen, Conservation George Perna expressed his feelings about letting the water drain towards the lake and that he wanted Mr. christiansen to prove to the Board that the system being shown on the plans will address his and the Board's concerns. Richard Nardella asked if the Fire Chief approved of the turns in the driveway. Christian Huntress stated that during the Technical Review Committee Meeting the plans were reviewed and the Fire Chief did not have a problem. Concerns were raised by the Board on salt being used on the driveway during the winter. Christian Huntress stated that Town has been restricting the use of salt in that area. John Draper had questions on the location of the septic system. Christian Huntress stated that the septic system was outside the 325' restriction. Christian Huntress stated that he would meet Christiansen, Engineer and Richard Doucette, Administrator and go over the concerns raised by the Board. issues being: 2. 3. 4. sewer line what Conservation has required type of leaching oil trap system go over radius with the Fire Chief with Phil Conservation Those John Desmond, 1775 Great Pond Road, expressed concerns with the trees on his property being decimated once grading begins. George Perna asked that the engineer put the not cut zone on the plans. A motion was made by John Draper to direct staff to send a letter to the engineer listing the concerns of the Board and continue the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present including the Chairman, George Perna. clark Street - Site Plan Review - Borden Chemical Joseph Mahoney read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated that the plans before them have met with the Technical Review Committee. Concerns raised during that meeting were regrading and catch basins. Conservation is reviewing their Notice for Determination. The applicant is going before the Zoning Board of Appeals for the reduction oft he number of parking space. There are presently 118 parking spaces all of which are being used at the time. There will be 31 more spaces, of which will be used for the warehouse addition. There will only be one or two employees added. Christian Huntress read the requirements from the Zoning Bylaw. Mark Taylor, Cutler Associates, showed the Board where the loading docks would be located, as well as fire exits. There will be down- cast lighting mounted on the wall. John Draper asked staff to look at the existing landscaping and make any recommendations for additional landscaping that may be necessary. A motion was made by John Draper to continue the public hearing and direct staff to draft a decision for the August 4th meeting. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. Winthrop Avenue - site Plan Review - Mobil Oil Christian Huntress stated that the public hearing was Closed at the last meeting. A draft decision was given to the Board. At the last meeting the Board had asked the applicant to provide the following information: 2. 3. 4. details on the lighting facade materials address traffic.concerns signs Domenic Scalise, Attorney, had samples ofthe types of material the applicant wished to use. He went on to say that the lighting will be down-cast. The traffic exiting from the southerly exit will not be allowed to make left turns. There will be signs and arrows indicating no left turns. There will be no outside storage. Domenic Scalise is to meet with a representative regarding possible tie in to the sewer system. The Mobil connected to a sewer, not a septic system. of Demoulas Board wants If the applicant cannot tie into a public sewer system, septic systems plans will have to be approved bythe Board of Health. Any substantial changes to the plans that are before the Planning Board now, will have to be brought back for approval. The Board wanted the proposed ground signs and that which will be on the building for the Mobil Mart, to be made of wood. The price signs will stay the same. An 85 foot sign is being proposed. The previous sign was 64 feet high.. The applicant has received a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals for a sign up to 100 feet tall. On condition #10, George Perna asked that it read" the facade will be red brick", similar to the Mobil Station on Mass. Avenue. George Perna recommended that the Board allow for a sign 85 feet high. Language in Condition #7 will be changed to identify those signs which are of concern to the Board. Christian Huntress went over the conditions in the draft decision that would be revised. Those conditions were: Page 2, d. - revised with regard to connection to a sewage disposal system - approved by the Public Works Department and/or the Board of Health - existing septic system to be removed. 2, b. - Screening will be taken, out, adding - additional landscaping. Condition #7 - revised by adding "shall be approved by the Planning Board". Condition #8 - Revised to alloW arrows on the ground for traffic. A sample of the red brick will be shown to the Planning Board/Town Planner for approval. A motion was made by John Draper to approve the draft decision as amended. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present, including the Chairman, George Perna. A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present, including the Chairman, George Perna. George D. Perna, Chairman