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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-08-10The North Andover Plannlng Board held a regular meeuing on Thursday evening, August 1W, 1989 in the Town Hall Library/Conference Room. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, George Perna. Also present were Erich Nitzsche and Jack Graham. Paul Hedstrom arrived at 9:~5. John Simons was absent. Public Hearings Merrimack College - Site Plan Review Erich Nitzsche read the legal notice to open the public hearlng. Motion: Second: Vote: By Jack Graham to cont!nue the public hearing until the Board has a quorum. Erich Nitzsche Unanimous of those present. Edgewood Life Care Special Permits Site Plan Review, CCRC, Watershed Overlay District Motion: Second: Vote: By Jack Graham to continue the public hearing until the Board has a quorum. Erich Nitzsche Unanimous of those present. National Aerial Advertising - Site Plan Review Motion: Second: Vote: By Jack Graham to continue the public hearing until the Board has a quorum. Erich Nitzsche Unanimous of those present. Sanlau Realty Trust - Site Plan Review Motion: Second: Vote: By Jack Graham to continue the public hearing until the Board has a quorum. Erich Nitzsche Unanimous of those present. Milco Definitive Subdivision The applicant requested an extension until October 31, 1989. The Board requested a letter be written to the applicant stating that this would be the last extension the Planning Board would grant. Motion: Second: Vote: By Jack Graham to accept the extension until October 31, 1989. Erich Nitzsche Unanimous of those present. Boston Hill Ski Area - PRD Erich Nitzsche read a letter from the applicant requesting an extension Motion: By 0ack Graham to grant the extension to August 24, 1989. Second: Erich Nitzsche Vote: Unanimous o~ those present. Approval Not Required Form A Plans Johnson Street - Change Lot .Lines Motion: Second: Vote: By Erich Nitzsche that the Plan of Land in North Andover, MA., drawn for Jack Nelson and Francia Lindon and Elise Salisbury, Johnson Street, dated July 1989, prepared by Merrimack Engineering Services, be endorsed as a subdivision plan not requiring approval under Chapter 41 with the condition that all drainage easements be mentioned. Jack Graham Unanimous of those present. Bond Release The Pines Subdivision Erich Nitzsche read a letter from the owners requesting a reduction of the bond in the amount of $17,910. He also read a letter from the Department oi Publlc Works recommending the release of $3!,OO0. The Board needs a letter from the owners requesting the release specified by D.P.W. Motion: By Erich Nitzsche to release Subdivision. Second: Jack Graham Vote: Unanimous of those present. $17,910 for the Pines Paul Hedstrom arrived at 9:05 p.m. Coventry I Erich Nitzsche read a letter reduction in the bond. Motion: Second: Vote: ~rom the applicant requesting a By Paul Hedstrom to release $35,OOO for work that has been completed, Jack Graham Unanimous of those present. Mr Hatem would like the Board to visit the site so that the portion of the bond being held for erosion control by the Planning Board can be released. George Perna, Erich Nitzsche and Chris Huntress to visit the site. Coventry I- Lot Release Lot 17, 18 & 19 Motion: By Paul Hedstrom to release Lot 17,18 and 19 Coventry I. Second: Jack Graham Vote: In Favor - Paul Hedstrom, Jack Graham and George Perna Opposed - Erich Nitzsche Coventry II - Accept Dond/Release Lots The applicant secured a bond from an insurance company. requested a copy of a financial sgatement from the company. The Board insurance Second: by Paul Heds%rom %o ap[~rove the Form J and hold till the Board receives a flnancial statement from the insurance company. Jack Graham Jack Graham commented on setting a policy on accepting Form H as a way of bonding. Vote: In Favor - Jack Graham, Paul Hedstrom and George Perna. Opposed - Erich Nitzsche Public Hearings Merrimack Colleg~ Chris Huntress went over the application with the Board. There is a Form A Plan for the site. The issue is the height of the building. Paul Hedstrom stated that the applicant needs a variance for the height of the building from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Bob Nicetta, Building Inspector, spoke to the Board on the height of the building as it relates to other buildings on the site. He also stated that the building would not increase the number of students. George Perna stated that the zoning issues will be taken care of first, before Site Plan Review. Scott Cote, Project Manager, gave heights of other buildings on the campus. Mr. Cote then turned the presentation over to Gabriel Yaari, of Sasaski Associates. Plans of the proposed were shown. The building will be 54,000 square feet (gross sq.ft.) and be used for a science building. The only permit needed will be for the use of alcohol, used in cleaning. There will be twenty (20) vents, ten (10) feet higher than the building. Paul Hedstrom asked that the mechanicals of the building be out of site from the street. George Perna stated that he was not pleased with what could be seen from Route 114. Mr. Cote stated that they are going before the Board of Appeals on September 12, 1989. The Board asked to see a model of the proposed building. Motion: Second: VOTE: By Paul Hedstrom to continue the public hearing to August 24, 1989. Jack Graham Unanimous o~ those present. Edgewood Life Care - ~pecial Permits Erich Nitzsche read a letter from Chris Huntress to Clifford Elias. Clifford Elias stated that the Planning Board visited the site on July 29, 1989, as well as the office, to see the scale model o% the proposed project. Mr. Elias stated that the Special Permit for a common driveway has been filed and the Form A Plan will be filed on August 11, i989. Members of the Planning Board expressed concerns on the fo!lowing: 1. screening of parking 2. safety o~ intersection 3. traffic. A discussion took place between members o~ the Planning Board on setting up workshops. Some members expressed the need for them, others did not see the need. George Perna went over a letter from Choate, Hall & Stewart, attorneys for abutters, on issues and whether they were relative to planning or not. The letter is available in the file for inspection. Motion: Second: Vote: By Paul Hedstrom to continue the public hearing until August 24, 1989 and direct the planner to draft a decision. Jack Graham Unanimous of those present. National Aerial Advertisinq - Site Plan Review Chris Huntress updated the Board on this applicant has come before the Board showing application. The a seven (7) acre parcel. George Perna stated that Town Counsel has reviewed the application and it is proper ~or the Planning Board to review the Site Plan Review. Also received was a letter from the Board of Selectmen reiterating the need for Site Plan Review on this project. Kathy Egmont spoke in behalf of Wayne Mansfield. National Aerial Advertising is caught, between the Town of North Andover and its regulations on Site Plan Review and the Lawrence Airport Commission and whether they fall under the jurisdiction of the Town of North Andover where building is concerned on airport property. Ms. Egmont presented the Board with a letter from the Lawrence Airport Commission. Erich Nitzsche read the letter to the Board which basically stated that the applicant should show only where the building is being constructed. George Perna stated that there were two (2) issues: 1. frontage 2. lot size. The frontage issue was given up, the Board will not give up on the lot size and Site Plan Review. Paul Hedstrom asked that the applicant show the building on a legal lot with other buildings, the airport lot. Motion: Second: Vote: Erich Nitzsche to accept prejudice. Jack Graham Unanimous of those present. the withdrawal without Discussions Tiffany_Lane Chris Huntress spoke to the Board on the issue, the access to Tiffany Lane. Condition #4 states that the owners of Tiffany Lane must prove ownership for the access and that the Planning Board is satisfied with the documents. Town Counsel to review the documents. Motion~ By Paul Hedstrom that Town Counsel response is the Planning Boards response. Jack Graham Unanimous o~ those present. Second: VOTE: Spring Hill - Road Dedication Easement Chris Huntress stated that the As-Built Plans are needed and Town Counsel to review the Road Dedication Easement. Turner Estates - Completion Date Chris Huntress stated that the completion date was up on August 18, 1989. Motion: Second: Vote: By Paul Hedstrom to extend the covenant. Jack Graham Unanimous o~ those present. Decisions Hitching Post Road - Definitive Subdivision Erich Nitzsche read a letter from the owners responding to a draft decision. The applicant took issue with the sewer. Motion: Second: Vote: Note: By Erich Nitzsche to approve the draft decision on the subdivision. Jack Graham Unanimous of those present. Decision is part of the minutes. Safe 'N' Sound Mini Storage - Site Plan Review Motion: Second: Vote: Note: By Erich Nitzsche to approve the modification of Safe 'N' Sound Mini Storage as drafted. Jack Graham Unanimous oi those present. Decision is part of the minutes. Motion: Second: Vote: By Erich Nitzsche to go into Executive Session to discuss 1070 Osgood Street which is in litigation. Jack Graham Unanimous of those present. The Planning Board went into Executive Session on August 10, 1989 at 11:30 p.m. to discuss 1070 Osgood Street.