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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-04-20Planning Board Heetinq Minutes April 20, 1993 Senior Center The Meeting was called to order at 7;15 p.m. Present Joseph Mahoney, Richard Rowen, and John Draper. John Simons arrived at 7:20 p.m. George Perna arrived at 9:00 p.m. Also present were Kathleen Bradley, Town Planner and Karen Nelson, Director of Planning & Community Development. Richard Nardella was absent. Mr. Joseph Mahoney was acting Chairman until Mr. 014 Business Coventry II Lot Release - Lot 32 Lancaster Road Ms. Bradley read a letter from William Hmurciak, On a motion by Mr. Draper, seconded by Mr. Rowen, to release Lot 32 Lancaster Road based on staff and D.P.W. Simons arrived. D.P.W. the Board voted recommendations from General ADproval of Form A Plans - Signatures Form A Signature List was not prepared in time for the meeting. Warrant &rticles: Article %7 - Camltal Improvements Line 26 Comments were needed from D.P.W. Issues tabled. Article 47 - Road Acceptance - Tiffany On a motion by Mr. Draper, seconded by Mr. Rowen, to make their recommendations at Town Meeting, recommendations. the Board voted based on D.P.W. Ms. Bradley to contact Peter Shaheen regarding a punch list. Artlole 50 - Road Acceptance - English Circle On a motion by Mr. Draper, seconded by Mr. Rowen, to make their recommendations at Town Meeting, recommendations. the Board voted based on D.P.W. Ms. Bradley to contact Mr. Laudani regarding a punch list. Article 52 - Acceptance of Land - Phillips Commo~ On a motion by Mr. Draper, seconded by Mr. Rowen the Board voted to recommend favorable action to accept land in Phillips Common as referenced in Item 12 of the conditional approval. Mr. Simons arrived at 7:20 p.m. and took over as acting Chairman. Article 65 Release of Easement on Dale Street On a motion by Mr. Draper, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to recommend favorable action at Town Meeting to delete easement as shown on plan entitled "Plan of Land in North Andover, owned by H. Michael and Stephen M. Smolak, dated Sept. 17, 1992," showing Lot 2 on Dale Street. Board needs easement documents on Lot 1 from Mr. Smolak. New Business Hickory Hill Phase II - Sidewalks Ms. Bradley told the Board that the Technical Review Committee had discussions of sidewalks within Phase II of Hickory Hill. Mr. Draper said the Town was remiss in not having sidewalks everywhere in Town. Mr. Mahoney was in favor of sidewalks but would be willing to look at site topography. Mr. Rowen was in favor of sidewalks but also in favor of the sidewalk funds for this site. Mr. Simons was in favor of the sidewalk fund. Orchard Path Subdivision - Lot Release Forms The proper form was not used. It was not filled out. A letter will be sent to the applicant regarding using the proper forms. Deoisions Cobblestone Cross~na Mr. A1 Shaboo gave the Board an overview of the revised plans. The applicant needs to label lot next to the "99" as open space and make sure that it is deeded to trust. Ms. Bradley read Mr. Richard Doucette's comments regarding the tree line. A landscape plan was shown. The question of who will maintain fence/entry way were brought up. This needs to be added to the trust agreement. A copy of the agreement will be reviewed by Mr. Mahoney. Street lights would be tied into each owner's driveway and house. The developer would like to start construction in the Spring. Mr. Rowen and Mr. Hmurciak had a discussion on swales vs. detention basins. The Board will review the draft decision and new information provided. A final vote on the draft decision will be on April 29, 1993. Public Hearings Stevens Memorial Library - Site Plan Review Mr. Mahoney read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Ms. Bradley discussed the Technical Review Committee comments and the parking issues. Mr. Mahoney read Mr. Richard Doucette's comments. Arthur Larson, Chairman of the Building Committee was present. Others members of the Building Committee present were Joanne Stevens, Mary Ellen Osgood, and Sue Ellen Holmes. The following architects and engineers were present, Dick Thuma, Tad Stahl, and Frank Adams. Tad Stahl gave a presentation of the model. e Larches on site will be removed under current plan. Want building to look out onto park, not be blocked. Want to keep plantings minimal so that it looks out onto the park. Eliminate former front entry way, brick path. Widen road 10 feet into site to make room for angle parking. Emergency vehicle access is provided. Two handicap spaces are provided. Mr. Simons questioned the building material. Will it match current building materials? The answer was yes and that the air conditioning system will be hidden by roof structures. Mr. Draper questioned if there was any other outside lighting than shown on the model. The answer was "no" but some could be added. Mr. Simons questioned the landscape plan. Landscaping was as shown on plans. Mr. Draper questioned the safety of kids who may wander away from the outside area even under supervised activities. Mr. Simons asked for input from abutters. There were none present. Mr. Draper stated that he liked the sky light adaption, but had concerns about longevity. Mr. Rowen commended the design. Mr. Rowen had the following items: Plan for construction - schedule is needed. Plan to keep library open during construction? Any roads shut down during construction? No plans to shut any streets down. 4. Construction material storage plan is needed. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Draper, the Board voted to close the public hearing. The decision will be discussed at the May 18, 1993 meeting. Warrant &rticle - 1070 Osqood street - Rezone from I-2 to B-2 (Petition of Richard &. Auqerl & Others) Mr. Mahoney read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Ms. Bradley gave the Board an overview of meetings with the applicant and Richard Doucette, Conservation Administrator. The applicant proposes to construct an Italian Restaurant on the site. The zone change is necessary as the I-2 zone does not allow such a use. The Planning Staff recommended the zone change to B-2 as this zone is least intensive zone that allows restaurants. Mr. James Bourgeois, Thomas E. Neve Associates, gave the Board an overview of the proposal. Mr. Simons had concerns that the pond was connected to Lake Cochichewick as part of the Watershed Protection District. Mr. Bourgeois stated that the pond drained towards the Merrimack River and that subsurface connection of water was the question in the previous approval for this site. Mr. Perna arrived at 9:00 p.m. Mr. Draper asked if from staff's point of view, this use was favorable. Ms. Bradley and Ms. Nelson answered "yes". Mr. Rowen asked if the site was based on parking spaces? Mr. Bourgeois answer was "yes". Mr. Draper asked how long in business? The answer was" 5 years in business". Mr. Draper asked about financing. The answer was "yes, viable business". Mr. Mahoney asked if FAA approval was required. The answer was -ye~t-. Mr. Perna stated that it was a good use for the attribute to business, thus enhanced and protected. should not be an issue. land. Pond as Former lawsuit Mr. Simons spoke on Town Meeting strategy. 1. Better idea of what building material. will look like, i.e. Mr. Bourgeois told the Board it will have a residential house character. 2. Deed Restrictions on property as to permitted uses. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Draper the Board voted to close the public hearing. Mr. Perna voted as Mr. Nardella was absent. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Perna, the Board Voted to recommend favorable action on this article. Warrant Artiole #? - Capital Improvement Line 26 Mr. Perna gave an overview of the Capital Improvements. He could not give specifics as to what money will be used for until he knows how much will be approved at Town Meeting. The money will be used for paving streets, bringing streets up to town standards. There are 56 roads in town that need improvement, the least of which will cost $15,000. D.P.W. will choose from this list after Town Meeting. Money will probably not go to sidewalks this year. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Draper the Board voted to recommend favorable action on Article #7, Line 26. Mr. Perna abstained from the vote. Public Hearing~ Booth Street - Definitive Subdivislo~ Ms. Bradley gave the Board an overview of the proposed. Mr. Mahoney read Richard Doucette's comments. Mr. Ken Long, Fire Department, stated that there was no water there presently and no water planned. Sprinklers were recommended with wells. There is a need to have pressurized tank systems. The Fire Department funds have been cut for safety needs, sprinklers are recommended as well as a water line. A self contained pressurized unit with three tanks will be required if no water available. Ms. Bradley read Subdivision Regulations regarding water line placement in subdivisions. Mr. William Hmurciak, D.P.W., stated that D.P.W. will require water main in roadway with connection to closest water main. There are three water mains nearby. Cheapest route, best. Booth Street connection would require wooded and wetland crossing. Mr. Hmurciak had the following recommendations: keep roadway in right of way keep cul-de-sac in roadway alter detention basin to keep out of right of way. Attorney Ralph Joyce spoke to the Board on the following: Applicant will reconfigure detention basin Preliminary subdivision plan presented a hammer head, applicant was directed to reduce grade so came back with cul-de-sac. Would move cul-de-d-sac to wherever Board would like it to be. Would put in pressurized sprinkler system. Would not be able to financially bring in water line. Mr Perna asked what the cost per foot of putting in a water line and the cost evaluation of pressurized tank vs. water line cost. The applicant stated that the cost was $100 per foot for new water line. Mr. Hmurciak stated that the Town bid for downtown water was $47 per foot last year. Mr. Perna stated that there was 800 feet to get to the subdivision. With that it would cost $40,000 to put in water line at the worst case to the subdivision. Want to get people off of wells and onto Town water. Cannot ignore subdivision Rules & Regulations. Mr. Mahoney mentioned the need to schedule a site visit. Ms. Bradley told the Board that an extension was needed for the time in which the Board has to render their decision. Attorney Joyce gave Ms. Bradley an extension for final action to May 21, 1993. Mr. Draper stated that the applicant appears to be ignoring watermain issues because no numbers run. He asked about a betterment assessment from other land owners in the area to aid services. He felt that it was not entirely the applicant's burden. Mr. Simons asked how the betterment process worked? Mr. Perna stated that a plan for a watermain was needed, with Selectmen's approval and well as Town Meeting approval. The Board will make their decision at their May 18th meeting. A site walk is necessary. Mr. Simons stated that the main issue was the watermain. Mr. Perna stated that the subdivision will be on sewer. The site visit will be April 24, 1993 at 8:00 a.m. On a motion by Mr. Perna, seconded by Mr. Rowen the Board continue the public hearing, visit the site at 8:00 a.m. on April 24th, accept the extension to May 21, 1993 and have draft decision ready on May 18, 1993. 232 Sutton Street - Site Plan Review On a motion by Mr. Perna, seconded by Mr. Draper the Board voted to notify the applicant that he must come before the Board at their May 18th meeting and respond within 5 working days or an injunction will be filed to stop construction. Mr. Mahoney abstained. Ms. Bradley to speak to Town Counsel. Bake 'N' Joy - Site plan Review A letter was read from the applicant requesting continuance of the public hearing to May 18, 1993. On a motion by Mr. Perna, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to continue the public hearing to May 18, 1993. Minutes Ju1~199Z December 8, 1992 Pebruar¥ 23, 1993 1993 On a motion by Mr. Perna, seconded by Mr. Mahoney the Board voted to approve the minutes of July 21, 1992, December 8, 1992, February 23, 1993 and April 6, 1993. Discussion Marian Drive Mr. Simons and Mr. Perna will attend a meeting on Marian Drive at D.P.W. with the neighbors regarding the up coming article on the warrant for Town Meeting. ~ent The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. net L. ~aton, Secretary John L. Simons, Acting Chair.