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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-04-05The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on Thursday evening, April 5, 1990, in the Town Hall, Selectmen's Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at 8:35 p.m. by the Chairman, George Perna, Jr. Also present were John Simons, Clerk; Erich Nitzsche and John Draper. Jack Graham was absent. Public Hearinqs 318 Salem Street - Pickles, Special Permit - Watershed District John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. A letter was read from Richard Doucette, Conservation Administrator to Bob Nicetta, Building Inspector. Howard Spiecer, Attorney, gave the Board some background on the site. A Form A Plan was submitted February 23, 1987, during the moratorium, building in the Watershed. The Form A gave use protection. The applicant wants to build a single family home only, with septic system. The septic system permit has been issued. Grading would be within the non-discharge buffer zone. The owner has gone to the Zoning Board of Appeals and was granted a variance in 1989. The Zoning Board of Appeals conditioned the variance with a dry sewer. Charlie Foster, previous Building Inspector, was present and stated that no grading would be done beyond 20 feet from the house. The Board asked to see the septic system design· Erich Nitzsche reviewed the plans. Christian Huntress, Town Planner, gave the Board recommendations that were received from the Technical Review Committee. The recommendations were as follows~ 1. Recommended that the applicant apply for a common driveway permit through the Planning Board. Recommended that a dry sewer be installed to the property line for future hook up to a sewer. Recommended by the Fire Department that residential sprinklers be installed. Charlie Foster objected to sprinklers being installed. Christian Huntress gave the Board reasons why sprinklers were recommended. The main reason was that the proposed house would be in back of the existing house and sprinklers are required by the Fire Department for that reason. Christian Huntress was asked to check with Town Counsel to see if this Special Permit could have a condition for a common driveway without coming before the Board again. The Board questioned if there was going to be a lawn. Mr. Giarusso said there would be a lawn, all natural. John Simons questioned why the lot lines were not configured differently, jiggling front and back lines. Attorney Spiecer stated that they could not move the lot lines, changes would be substantial as to what is required at the present time. Charlie Foster stated that the house would be beyond 1OO foot non- disturbance buffer zone. Howard Spiecer stated that between O and 100 feet was the non-disturbance area and that from 1OO feet to 325 feet construction was allowed by Special Permit. Christian Huntress was asked by the Board to check with the Board of Health on their permits. George Perna recapped the issues. The following issues remain: Has the time elapsed, is it three years or 3 years from the moratorium. The common driveway Special Permit, does the applicant need Special Permit or can this Special Permit be conditioned requiring a common driveway. The Fire Department's requirement of residential sprinklers, are they needed. 4. Does the septic system meet Title V? A motion was made by Erich Nitzsche to continue the public hearing to April 19, 1990. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. The Chairman, George Perna directed staff to draft conditions for the Special Permit. 6 Woodberry Lane - Special Permit - Watershed District For the record John Simons did not participate in the discussion for 6 Woodberry Lane as the applicant's and the Simons are friends. John Draper read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Mr. Rennicke spoke to the Planning Board on the application before them. He stated that the Conservation Commission will not monitor the proposed construction of an addition. Hay bales will be placed at the site. The applicant stated that they will be connecting to the sewer on Marbleridge Road. A motion was made by Erich Nitzsche to continue the public hearing to April 19, 1990 and directed the Planner to draft conditions including 1.) abandon the septic system and connect with the sewer on Marbleridge Road; 2.) loam and seed construction road; 3.) Hay bales will be placed; 4.) only if a variance is granted from the Zoning Board of Appeals; 5.) all debris will be taken care of around the site. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present, including John Simons. Bayfield Company, 2070 Turnpike Street - Site Plan Review Cont'd Christian Huntress, Town Planner, told the Planning Board that he has spoken with Town Counsel regarding the application citing W.B. Kent as the possible tenant. It is of the opinion of Town Counsel the original application stated the applicant as being Bayfield Company and that it is alright to continue the public hearing. Christian Huntress gave the Board members copies of a draft decision. Members of the Board expressed their owner/applicant issue. concerns of the Thomas Neve, Thomas E. Neve Associates, told the Board that the proposed building will be dropped 6 feet from a 30 foot high building to a 24 foot high building. Erich Nitzsche wants to go over the drainage concerns with Tom Neve. A discussion to place on adding conditions. The Board wants the plans showing the front of the building as facing Berry Street. Also discussed were: Loading docks on Berry Street side reduced, Board members questioned the need for 6 loading docks. 2. Truck traffic signs will be a condition. Tom Neve stated that septic system testing was being done. Berms will be placed along Berry Street with no construction traffic on Berry Street. Kathleen Walsh-Murphy, an abutter, questioned if the proposed was going to be a warehouse. Tom Neve said, "no." The Board reminded the applicant the any other construction on the site will need Site Plan Review. The Board was told that all wetland areas will have a conservation restriction easement, which will be provided before occupancy is permitted. This conservation restriction easement will be on the deed and is perpetual. Sean Murphy asked about the H.V.A.C. units. George Perna stated that there will be no mechanicals on the roof. The Board requested that an additional condition be placed within the draft decision. Adding that a Lighting Plan will be submitted with lights casting down. A lengthy discussion took place on the number of lots being one address. George Perna stated that the following issues had to be addressed: 1. common driveway, because their are three lots 2. Drainage. A motion was made by Erich Nitzsche to continue the public hearing to April 19, 1990 and add the items discussed to the draft decision. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. Olenio - Salem Street - Special Permit - Watershed District Thomas Neve, Thomas E. Neve Associates, was present representing the Olenios. The applicant has been before the Zoning Board of Appeals and has received a variance back in February. The plan was denied by the Conservation Commission for the lack of that variance. Sewer will be connected to the house from Marbleridge Road. Robert Olenio spoke to the Board on the existing culverts. Rene Fugere, 202 Marbleridge Road, told the Board that water goes over Marbleridge Road causing flooding. A lengthy discussion took place on the quantity and quality of water, as well as mitigation. The applicant is going before the Conservation Commission in two weeks. An extension is needed on this application. A motion was made by Erich ~itzsche to continue the public hearing to the first meeting after Town Meeting and accept an extension to May 31, 1990. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. Johnson Country Store - Site Plan Review Cont'd John Simons read a letter from Christian Huntress, Town Planner to the applicant. A legal notice is needed for the repetitive petition. Attorney David Bain was present along with Peter Richardson, of Richard F. Kaminski Associates, and Donald Johnson, the applicant. George Perna would like the applicant to see the presentation that Christian Huntress gave the Planning Board on Village Commercial Projects and see what is favorable for development in North Andover. The Board does not want to see strip malls along Route 114. A discussion took place on reducing the number of parking spaces. The Board requested that a legal notice be prepared for the may 17, 1990 meeting for the Repetitive Petition. A motion was made by Erich Nitzsche to accept an extension to May 31, 1990 and advertise for the first meeting in May, May 17, 1990 for the Repetitive Petition. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. South Bradford Street - Special Permit Cont'd Christian Huntress went over the application before the Planning Board. The deadline for this application is May 2, 1990. Town Counsel is in the middle of settling issues with South Bradford Street. A motion was made by Erich Nitzsche to continue the public hearing to April 19, 1990. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. Approval Not Required Form A Plans (ANR) Laconia Circle - Change Lot Lines A motion was made by John Simons to approve the Form A Plan. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. Discussion Campion Drive Christian Huntress, Town Planner spoke to the Board on the bond for Campion Drive. John Simons read a letter from Bill Hmurciak, D.P.W. stating that the amount needed to complete the subdivision is $60,000. The Board requested that Mr. Philbin and Mr. Laudani appear before the Planning Board to discuss the issue. FY1990 Capital Improvements Replacing 60-90 Year Old Unlined Cast Iron Pipes A motion was made by Erich Nitzsche to make a Favorable Recommendation to expend money to replace the existing unlined pipes as recommended by the Division of Public Works. The motion was seconded by John Simons and voted unanimously by those present. Bonds Sideri Place - Set Bond Amount A recommendation of Bill Hmurciak, Division of Public Works, that a bond in the amount of $18,000 be set for Sideri Place. A motion was made by John Simons to set the bond in the amount of $18,OOO for Sideri Place and in the proper form. The motion was seconded by Erich Nitzsche and voted unanimously by those present. Minutes March 8, 1990 A motion was made by Erich nitzschs to accept the minutes of March 8, 1990 as written. The motion was seconded by John Simons and voted unanimously by those present. A motion was made by Erich Nitzsche to adjourn the meeting, the motion was seconded by John Simons and voted unanimously by those present. The Planning Board adjourned at 12:15 p.m. George Perna, Jr., Chairman e{-L. Eaton, Secretary