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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-08-24The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on August 24, 1989 in the Town Hall, Selectmen's Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at 8=15 p.m. by the Chairman, George Perna, Jr. The following members were also present: John Simons, Clerk; Erich Nitzsche and Jack Graham. Public Hearings Florence Estates Modification John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Bill Hmurciak, D.P.W. would like to go over the plans with the engineer. There seem to be problems with utilities crossing Summer Street. Veronica Mandry, abutter, questioned the septic systems and the distance from her house. Mr. Masse stated the distance was seventy six feet (76'). Ms. Mandry also asked about the catch basins. She expressed concerns about excessive water on her property. Joel Averka, abutter, asked which lot was eliminated from the plans. Mr. Masse stated that Lot 3 was split and now part of Lot 2 and Lot 4. Erich Nitzsche asked about retention ponds and detention ponds to mitigate run off. Mr Masse said the amount of run off has been reduced because of the shorten of the roadway by three hundred feet plus. George Perna asked if the catch basins were on the down side of the cul-de-sac. The Board would like to see existing and proposed condition at the intersection of Rea Street. The Board will ensure that the driveway on Lot 2 does not catch water from the cul-de-sac. Motion~ Second= By John Simons to close the public hearing and take the matter under advisement. Jack Graham Erich Nitzsche would like to review the plans' of the old subdivision for the compliance with the drainage. Vote= Unanimous of those present. Edqewood Life Care - Special Permit~ Bill Rockwell, abutter, expressed concerns with crossing the access road. A discussion took place on the drainage. Hitigation of run off will incorporate all off site flow to the 100 year storm event. Other issues discussed were: the common driveway access to the farm being used, security issues and agreements with trustees. Motion. Second: Vote: By John Simons to close the public hearing and take the matter under advisement. Erich Nitzsche Unanimous of those present. Riparian Realty Trust, Berry Street - Site Plan Review John Simons read a letter to the applicant from Christian Huntress, Planner, with a list of concerns. Bill Bergeron spoke to the Board on the site plan. Modification of that plan relative to retaining walls, per Conservation Commission and a note on the plans relative to landscaping. Plans were given to the Board members. The Board wanted the heating and air conditioning shown in the elevation, along with the screening of same. The Board expressed concerns with the building along Route 114 and the flat roofs. They would like to see front and side views of the buildings. The Board members expressed their concern of being uncomfortable with what the building will look like, would prefer seeing jogs in the footprint, not all flat. Mr. Osborne spoke to the Board on landscaping the property. Plans of the landscaping were presented to the Board for review. Mr. Osborne went over the different types of tree plantings that will be used at the site. John Simons spoke on the density being too high, over development of the wetlands. Brad Latham gave figures on the percentage of pavement, building, landscaping and wetlands. Their are 186,OOO sq.ft of wetlands for a total of 309,000 sq ft of undisturbed land. Total paved area, 145,575; footprint, 49,600 sg.ft.; sidewalks 7,120 sq.ft for 31.5% being disturbed. The Board requested the following information: Look of the buildings Show material to be used Show top of the buildings screening what the signs will look like type of lighting to be used along Route 114 and the The Board expressed concerns with the following: Appears to be over development of the site area of wetlands vs area of uplands. New landscape plans will be submitted to the Board for review. Christian Huntress stated the deadline on this application was September 6, 1989. A rough draft will be available on September 7, 1989. An extension will be needed till the end of September. The applicant will provide the Board with an extension till September 26, 1989. Erich Nitzsche to review the drainage calculations of May loth. Motion, Second: Vote: By Erich Nitzsche to continue the public hearing to September 7, 1989, accept the extension to September 26, 1989 and direct the planner to draft a decision. John Simons Unanimous of those present. Discussion North Andover Business Park Thomas Neve, Thomas E. Neve Associates, spoke to the Board on the plans for the proposed roadway for the North Andover Business Park. The radius of the cul-de-sac is seventy feet (70'). Bill Hmurciak, D.P.W., said that sixty feet would be adequate. Erich Nitzsche wanted to see an alternative to the turn at the T intersection. Public Hearing Herrimack College - Site Plan Review Scott Cote was present to display a model of the proposed. Gabriel Yaari, Sasaski Associates, gave an architectural presentation of the proposed science building. George Perna wanted to know why the number of ventilation pipes could not be reduced. The answer was that each vent has a fan and by code, they cannot be tied into one another. John Simons asked if there were any activities being conducted that would have to be reviewed by the Board of Health. The answer was, "no". Motion~ Second: Vote: By John Simons to close the public hearing and take the matter under advisement and direct the planner to draft a decision. Jack Graham Unanimous by those present. Boston Hill Ski Hill - PRD Chris Huntress, Planner, updated the Board with the application before them citing concerns the Board still had~ phase development erosion control Bill Hmurciak, D.P.W., expressed concern with the road grade shown on the plans still being 10%. Ken Greenleaf, H.W. Moore, stated that during the meetings with the Technical Review Committee, the road grade was originally at 12%. Bill Hmurciak stated the issue was safety, especially during the winter. The Board went over a letter from the D.P.W. listing sixteen comments on the development. Each of the comments were addressed on the plans or will be addressed and subject to review by the Board. Bernice Fink, an abutter, spoke to the Board on the drainage. Ken Greenleaf went over the system of drainage to explain how it works, John Simons expressed concerns with the number of units and the tree cutting on the site. George Perna asked if there was a phasing plan on the development. Ken Greenleaf said that at the present time there was not such a plan available, but would provide a plan. An extension is needed. Motion, Second~ Vote, By Jack Graham to close the public hearing and take the matter under advisement and accept an extension to September 26, 1989. Erich Nitzsche Unanimous of those present. Enalish Circle - Definitive Subdivision John Simons read a letter that was sent to the applicant from Christian Huntress, Planner, listing the concerns of the Planning Board. The major concern was drainage. Jack Louge spoke to the Board on the grading of the house on Lot i and Lot 3. The grading was changed to address some of the drainage problems. The Board expressed their concerns with the alignment of the roadway. The Board wanted the roadway aligned with Bannan Drive. George Perna recapped what the Board was looking for from the applicant: Realignment of the roadway. Need to review the drainage and grading plans Detention easement to encompass all slopes Motion, Second, Votes By Erich Nitzsche to continue the public hearing to September 7, 1989 Jack Graham Unanimous of those present. Sanlau Realty Trust - Site Plan Modification John Simons read a letter that was sent to the applicant from Chris Huntress, Planner. The letter was on the concerns the Board had expressed. George Perna stated what the Board is looking now, to put back the retaining wall as it was originally on the approved plans. Santo Messina spoke to the Board on the condition of the site as it relates to the retaining wall, citing that it was a mess. Mr. Messina stated that erosion from the Housing Authority was the reason for the conditions on site. Mr. Messina wanted to plant juniper trees to control the erosion. The Board wants a retaining wall, eight foot high. Hope Minicucci, HoUsing Authority Director, spoke to the Board on the easements not being recorded. Motion~ By John Simons to continue the public hearing and set up a site visit and workshop. The Site visit will be September 6, 1989. Chris Huntress to set the time and notify Hope Minicucci, Anna O'Connor, Santo Messina, Ann Messina and Bill Hmurciak. Second: Erich Nitzsche Vote: Unanimous of those present. Approval Not Required Form A Plans Edgewood Life Care Access Road Delineation of lot lines needed. The applicant withdrew the application before the Planning Board and will present the Board will the necessary plans at their next meeting. Motion: Second: Vote: By John Simons to accept the withdrawal of the Form A Plans for Edgewood Lifecare. Jack iGraham Unanimous of those present. Lot Release/Bonds Bruin Hill Christian Huntress stated that he had received a letter from the Department of Public Works requesting a bond in the amount of $79,000 be established for the subdivision. Motion~ By John Simons to accept the bonds subject to it being notarized. Second~ Erich Nitzsche Vote: Unanimous of those present. Coventry Performance Bond - Siqnatures Christian Huntress told the Board that a financial statement was received from the applicant on the company that is securing their bond on the subdivision. Paul Hedstrom has reviewed the statement with no problems. The forms were in proper order and signed by the Planning Board. Liberty Hills - Covenant The Planning Board reviewed the Covenant. The Board can only hold lots in the Town of North Andover, not Middleton. Motion, Second, Vote: By Erich Nitzsche to accept the Covenant. John Simons Unanimous Motion: Second: Vote: By John Simons to adjourn the meeting. Erich Nitzsche Unanimous of those present. The Planning Board meeting adjourned at approximately 12,45a.m. George Perna, Chairman ~anet L. Eaton, Secretary