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Minutes
September 15, 1993
Pl&nning Bo&rd Office
The meeting was called to order at 7:12 p.m.
Members Present
Richard Nardella, Chairman, Joseph Mahoney, Clerk, Richard Rowen
and John Daghlian. John Simons and John Draper were absent.
Disoussions
Modioon
Mr. Mahoney read a memo to the Chairman from Karen Nelson, Director
of Planning & Community Development regarding her inspection of the
site.
Mr. Nardella told those present that there were piles of dirt that
were contaminated and asked Bob Nicetta, Building Inspector for
comments.
Mr. Nicetta told the Board that the site has been given clearance
from DEP.
Mr. Daniel $chevis, Brickstone Properties, was present and told the
Board that 4,000 tons had already been removed from the site and
that there are approximately 1,200 to 1,500 tons yet to be removed.
Mr. Nicetta stated that the area is like a dust bowl and that more
care is needed. He suggested that more trucks be used to haul away
the dirt. Mr. Nicetta said that it was the contractors responsible
for taking care of the dirt flying around.
Mr. Nardella asked for an explanation of the trucks queuing within
the right of way. Mr. Nicetta said that there was a need for
marking lanes so that the trucks could line up properly and not
within the right of way.
The Board went over each of the items listed on Ms. Nelson's memo.
Mr. Rowen asked Mr. Nicetta is there were any safety or health
problems. Mr. Nicetta said that the dust has to be controlled. A
sweeper with water would keep down the dust. The piles should be
covered.
Mr. Schevis spoke on the contaminates. One hundred parts per
million are contaminated with oil, state guidelines three hundred
parts per million. One of the piles is contaminated with old wood,
another is contaminated with metal chips. The concrete near the
piles will be washed.
On the issue of the trenches in the parking lot and the right of
way not patched, Mr. Schevis told the Board the right of way would
be patched immediately. Mr. Ernest Gralia, Gralia Group, told the
Board that the parking lot would be paved once the right of way
issue is settled.
Mr. Nicetta emphasized the need for delineating the right of way.
On items 2 of the memo, Mr. Schevis told the Board that a water
truck would be on site Thursday morning. At the end of each day
the fence will be replaced. On the covering of the piles, Mr.
Schevis asked if the Board would accept soaking down of the piles.
Mr. Schevis told the Board that Pile A would be completely removed
by Friday, September 17th, weather permitting. ARC to remove pile
B, this would probably be next week. Pile B will be going to
Maine. Pile C has wood timber in it and may be gone the same time
as Pile A is completed.
Mr. Nardella questioned the number of trucks being used.
Schevis told him that thirteen trucks were used today.
Mr.
Mr. Nardella told Mr. Schevis that he wanted the exact dates when
all the piles would be removed by the close of business on
Thursday, September 16, 1993. He re-iterate, firm dates. The
Board to review dates, if not acceptable, Modicon will be brought
back before the Board.
Mr. Nardella told Mr. Schevis that on the weekend, the piles have
to be covered and the area swept.
On item 10, Mr. Schevis told the Board that the court yard was
under construction and that only construction personnel were
authorized in the area.
Mr. Rowen asked when completion was expected on the project and
when they expected to get their Certificate of Occupancy. Mr.
Schevis answered within the next two to three weeks.
Mr. Gralia asked if Pile C, wood timbers pile, would be screened on
the site. Mr. Schevis answered, "no".
Mr. Nardella spoke on the right of way issue and that no decision
was finalized. He read from the minutes, "easement would be done
by September 15, 1993."
Mr. Nardella told the Board that Mr. Spagat and Mr. Gralia were 99%
complete on the easement issue. A copy of Mr. Gralia's letter to
Mr. Spagat was given to the Board. Mr. Nardella said that the
letter was meaning less. Mr. Gralia said that the issue was 80%
complete and that the final deal would be done by the September 21,
1993 Planning Board Meeting.
Option 1 will be used for the right of way. Thirty foot wide,
paved, right of way, with cape cod berm along the roadway and
plantings every 15 ft.
Phyllis Zimmerman, High Street resident, spoke on a monument that
was recently erected in the area. She did not want to see it taken
away. She asked about a buffer along where the residents homes
were. Mr. Schevis told her that the pavement would be no closer.
There is a 15 ft. buffer. Mrs. Zimmerman asked if the residents
could use the ball field. Mr. Schevis told her yes, for the time
being.
Mrs. Zimmerman asked for a copy of the final plan for her attorney
to review. Mr. Nardella suggested that she contact Brickstone
Properties. Mr. Nardella told Mrs. Zimme£man that he did not want
any outside conflict with lawyers with the easement being close to
signing. Mrs. Zimmerman expressed concerns with safety, stop signs
and the like.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Daghlian, the Board
unanimously voted to instruct the Building Inspector to issue a
stop work order on the Site Plan for 40 High Street, as they are in
violation of the Site plan Approval. The Stop Work Order will be
held until September 22, 1993, at which time, 8:00 a.m. will be
issued.
Sutton Pond - Stone Maintenance Building
Mr. Ernest Gralia, Gralia Group, showed the Board the location of
the stone building on the Sutton Pond Condominium Plans. The
special permit on Sutton Pond (Osgood Mill) was for 188 units. In
the existing structures 186 units are being built. Mr Gralia would
like to build 2 units in the stone building.
He told the Board that 27 units have been committed. He also told
the Board that he has legal access to High Street and that he was
trying to improve.
The Board will discuss the issue of putting 2 housing units in the
stone building. Mr. Mahoney said that he had no objections to that
concept.
North Al~dover Estates - Lot Release for Lot 33
The Board reviewed a memo from the Division of Public Works with
their recommendation to release Lot 33 from the Covenant as there
were sufficient funds being held for the completion of the
subdivision.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted
to release Lot 33, North Andover Estates. The voted was unanimous
of those present.
Lawrence &Irmort Hah=ers - Site Plan &mmroval
Mr. William Dolan, Fire Chief, and Lt. Kenneth Long, Fire
Department, were both present.
Chief Dolan told the Board that he had gone over the Board's recent
decision of the Lawrence Airport Hangers. The decision did not
reflect the Fire Departments concerns and regulations. He told the
Board that large buildings need to be sprinklered, per fire code.
He reminded the Board that National Aerial was required to have
sprinklers.
Building permits were issued by the previous Building Inspector, in
1985 with no site plans. No sprinklers were put in those hangers
that were built. Under M.G.L. Chapter 148, Section 26G refers to
fire sprinklers being governed by the Fire Department. The Town of
North Andover has accepted and adopted that State Law.
Chief Dolan said that the Town was growing, industrial wise as well
as residentially. There has been no additional personnel added due
to the safety requirement of sprinklers being put in the newer
subdivisions that are out in the country.
At a Technical Review Committee this requirement was brought up.
Mr. Mahoney would like to see the minutes of that meeting. If the
requirement was recommended or suggested for what ever the reason,
why was it not reflected in the decision.
Mr. Rowen stated that if that was the law, than it should be in the
decision.
Chief Dolan told the Board that any building that is 7,500 sq. ft.
or larger has to be sprinklered.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:15 p.m.
~ net L. Eaton, Secretary Richard Nardella, Chairman