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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-10-19The North Andover Planning held a regular meeting on Thursday evening October 19, 1989 in the Town Hall, Selectmen's Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, George Perna. Also present were John Simons, Clerk; Jack Graham and John Draper. Erich Nitzsche arrived at 8:15 p.m. George Perna recognized the Boards newest member, John Draper and welcomed him to the Board. Public Hearings Sideri - Special Permit - Watershed District John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Letters were read from Dr. Charles Beneditti and the Conservation Commission. Domenic Scalise, attorney for the applicant, as well as the applicant, Mr & Mrs. Sideri were present. Domenic Scalise stated the property was bought in 1985 and subdivided in 1986. Parcel A, containing the house, was conveyed in 1986. Parcel B had the necessary frontage for a house to be built on. Erich Nitzsche arrived at 8~15 p.m. The proposed is 27 feet from a wetland. Domenic Scalise said that the proposed comes under the 1985 Zoning Bylaws. John Simons said that a variance was needed from the Zoning Board of Appeals. John Simons read a letter from Town Counsel regarding grandfathering under the 1985 Zoning Bylaws and that a variance was needed not a special permit. This issue will be researched. Domenic Scalise showed the Board pictures of the area and stated that the proposed will tie into the sewer. Erich Nitzsche asked that the applicant show the lake and the tributary to the lake on the plans. He also asked if impact could be minimized. John Simons questioned drainage calculations. Motion= By John Simons to continue the public hearing to November 2, 1989 to determine jurisdiction. Second~ Jack Graham Erich Nitzsche asked to see the drainage calculations and mitigation. Vote~ Unanimous of those present. Samuel Phillips - Special Permit - Independent Elderly John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. A letter from the applicant was also read into the record. Jim Velleco, Weston Properties, introduced to the Board members of the development team. Rick Dumont, Architect, Phil Christiansen, Civil Engineer, Lou Garfield and Bob Palumbo, Developers were present. Bob Velleco presented the Board with the following information. The proposed project contains 15 acres. The site has approval for fifty four (54) units for Independent Elderly Housing. A marketing study has been done for the proposed project. That study showed the need for detached homes with common open space, recreation areas and maintenance. The units proposed will be L shaped and contain from 1,400 sq.ft, to 1,700 sq.ft, on the main floor. The buildings proposed will be wood frame with clapboard. Bob Velleco presented plans showing proposed cutting with what was approved previously for this site. George Perna wanted to know the percentage of open space on the site. Mr. Velleco stated that 77% of the site was open space. John Simons wanted to know the percentage of open space outside of the house area. Mr. Velleco will provide the Board with figures of open space for the perimeter. John Simons asked about similar project. Erich Nitzsche asked about sidewalks. Plans will be provided showing sidewalks. Mr. Velleco summarized the proposed project with the approved project citing substantial reductions. George Perna asked about the footprint of the buildings. Mr. Velleco stated that 25% was allowed, 13% was approved and proposed is 12.5%. George said he was not asking for the amount of area covered, just a pure footprint. Mr. Velleco stated that the footprint was 1,4OO times 40. The units are 1,7OO sq.ft, in size plus garage. Mr. Velleco will provide the Board with the pure footprint. Mr. Velleco will provide the Board with the following informations footprint of the building amount of paved area pure large contiguous open space. Erich Nitzsche asked what the cost of the units were. Mr. Velleco stated that the units would be in the price range of high $200,00, maybe $300,000 bracket. Lou Garfield introduced himself to the Board. He is president of Weston Properties in Wellesley. With twenty years of experience in this field, Mr. Garfield stated that he has a saleable item, quality product, and the experience. Paul Hedstrom spoke to the Board stating that he was helping Weston Properties interpret the Zoning Bylaw and clarify the legal notice. Erich Nltzsche cited a possible conflict of interest with Paul Hedstrom working with the developers. A heated discussion took place. Betty Pendak, an abutter, asked about the ownership of the lots. The answer was owned in common. Motion~ Second, Vote: By Erich Nitzsche to continue the November 2, 1989. Jack Graham Unanimous of those present. public hearing to Milco - Definitive Subdivision John Simons read a legal notice to open the public hearing. letter was received and read from James Miller. James Miller spoke to the Board stating that the proposed is now in the Estate of Ida Miller. Brought up before the Board was the question of the lot. The Board has an extension on holding a public hearing till October 31, 1989. Robert Janusz, an abutter, asked why Mr. Ed Miller was not present. A letter was sent, certified, to the attorney, Joseph Fitzgibbons, notifying him of the public hearing. Motion~ Second: Vote: By Erich Nitzsche to direct the planner decision to deny the subdivision. John Simons Unanimous of those present. to draft a Olenio - Special Permit - Watershed District John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Thomas Nave spoke to the Board on the application. Plans have not been filed for the proposed lot. The Form A John Simons stated that a variance was needed in his opinion. The Zoning Bylaw to be looked at carefully. George Perna stated that both a Special Permit was needed from the Planning Board and a variance was needed from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Tom Nave said that he went to the Building Inspector and there are ambiguities in the Bylaw. Erich Nitzsche wanted to know why the driveway was on the side and not the front. Mr. Nave stated that the garage was under the house and only two feet would be graded in the rear. Erich would like to see an alternative plan for the driveway. He wants the paved area away from the wetlands. Turn the house around. Tom Neve stated that a new sewer would be provided by the applicant for tieing into what is already in the area. Erich Nitzsche wants drainage calculations supplied. Rene Fugere, 202 Marbleridge Road, expressed concerns with excessive water. Motion, Second: Vote, By John Simons to continue the public hearing to November 2, 1989. Erich NitzSche Unanimous of those present. Brookview - Definitive Subdivision Tom Neve spoke to the Board about the site. A workshop will be established with John Simons, Erich Nitzsche, John Draper and Tom Neve to go over the issues. George Perna asked Tom Neve to draft a list of issues and present them to the Board at their November 2, 1989 meeting. An extension is needed on this application. Motion, Second, Vote~ By Erich Nitzsche to accept an extension to January 31, 1990. John Simons Unanimous of those present. Riparian Realty Trust - Site Plan Review A letter was received from the applicant requesting an extension to November 10, 1989. Motion: Second, Vote= Note= By John Simons to accept an extension to November 10, 1989 Erich Nltzsche Unanimous of those present. The Board wants an additional extension beyond November 10, 1989. Boston Brook - Special Permit, PDD - Definitive Subdivision Ralph Joyce spoke to the Board on the Board of Health issuing permits for the septic systems. The applicant is requesting an extension. A draft decision for the subdivision is needed for the November 2, 1989 meeting for a decision on November 16, 1989. Motion, Second, Vote, By John Simons to accept an extension to November 30, 1989. Erich Nitzsche Unanimous of those present. Sdgewood Life Care - Special Permit Common Driveways Clifford Elias showed the Board plans'of the access road and the common driveways. Accessed by the common driveways were two lots. Motion: Second, Vote, By Erich Nitzsche to close the public hearing and take the matter under advisement and direct the Planner to draft an approval. John Simons Unanimous of those present. Sanlau Realty Trust - Site Plan Modification John Simons read a letter from the applicant requesting and extension on the public hearing. Motion, Second: Vote: By John Simons to continue the public hearing to November 16, 1989. Erich Nitzsche Unanimous of those present. Approval Not Required Form A Plans Coventry - Land Court Plans A portion of Coventry Estates is registered land filed with the Land Court. The plans have been brought before the Board for their signatures. Erich Nitzsche spoke on the covenant and that it should be filed with the plans and noted on each page. Erich Motion: Second= Vote: By Erich Nitzsche to approve the Plan of Land in North Andover dated September 25, 1989 by Donahue and Parkhurst Inc., for lots 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 2, 13, 16, 18, 21, 14, 29, 31, 12, 10, 8, 6, 5, 71, 67, 68, 69 and 70 as shown on sheets 1-8 approval not required with the condition that a note of the covenant be placed on each page. Jack Graham Unanimous of those present. Erich Nitzsche to be the notations are on the plans. Coventry I - Orchard Path Lot Release last signature once the appropriate John Simons abstained from this portion of the meeting. Christian Huntress to review the files and verify lots. Tucker Farm - Bond Release John Simons read a letter from the Department of Public Works with recommendation that no money be released at this time. Also read was a letter from Attorney Robert Cohn requesting release of the bond for Tucker Farm. Bill Hmurciak, D.P.W. has a punch list that needs to be addressed before the release of the bond. Motion= Second: Vote: By John Simons to deny the request and ask D.P.W. to inform the attorney and provide him with a punch list of what has to be completed. Erich Nitzsche Unanimous of those present. The Pines - Bond Release John Simons read a letter from the Department of Public Works recommending a release of $14,600. Also read was a letter from Mr. Benjamin Osgood requesting a release. Motion: Second: Vote, By John Simons to release $14,6OO based on recommendations of the Department of Public Works. Erich Nitzsche Unanimous of those present. the