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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-12-13The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on December 13, 1990 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, George Perna at 7:35 p.m. The following members were also present~ John Simons, Clerk, Joseph Mahoney, John Draper and Richard Nardella. Discussions Special Town Meeting Christian Huntress informed the Board that the Special Town Meeting has been scheduled for January 29, 1991. The warrant opened on Monday, December 10, 1990 and will close on Friday, December 14, 1990. All the Planning Board articles have been submitted. Christian Huntress reviewed the articles submitted. The Board discussed their schedule through the coming holidays and through Town Meeting. The Board will hold meetings on January 10, 17 and 24, 1991 for the warrant articles. Public hearings will begin on January 10, 1991. Next Planninq Board Meeting The next scheduled Board meeting is December 27, 1990. A motion was made by John Simons to cancel the next meeting due to the holidays. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. French Farm - Update Christian Huntress informed the Board of a decision made by Superior Court with regard to French Farm Subdivision and seven land owners who sued the developer. The Town was also named in the suit. Trespassing for a sewer line across the back portion of their property was the reason for the suit. No easements were granted over the property. The Judge found in favor of the land owners. Easements still have not been granted. The Board is holding $15,OOO on this subdivision. Nothing will be released until those easements are available. North Cross Road Bond Christian Huntress informed the Board that Bankruptcy Court has found Levis and Cuscia to be rightful developers, entitled to the bond. The developers have asked the Board to rescind the original vote to pull the bond and ask BancBoston Mortgage Company to honor original triparty as drafted and decreed by the court. John Draper read portions of letters received from both attorneys, the banks and the developers. Those letters were placed in the file for inspection. A motion was made by John Simons to rescind the Board's motion to pull the bond on North Cross Road and honor the triparty agreement. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. Springhill - Detention Pond Christian Huntress explained that the developer will most petition the Annual Town Meeting for final acceptance. Chris asked the Board to conduct a site visit with the developer to pinpoint all problems prior to the Annual Town Meeting. A site visit will be scheduled for December 19, 1990 at 7~00 a.m. Chris will contact Richard Doucette, Conservation Administrator, on the site visit. Minutes August 28,1990 A motion was made by John Draper to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by John Simons and voted unanimously by those present. Bond Release Orchard Path John Simons left the room as he lives in the Orchard Path Estates. A motion was made John Draper to release all but $27,000 as recommended by the DPW. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. John Simons returned to the meeting. Public Hearings 490 Main Street - Site Plan Review John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. The Board was shown plans of the site and the proposed renovations, along with the parking for the site. Members of the Board expressed their concerns on the following issues: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. access landscaping signs lighting location to the Middle School appearance of the present building Peter Shaheen, attorney for the applicant, spoke to the Board on what his client was proposing, stating it was a candy/ice cream shop. The applicant, George Crieci, was also present and expressed his frustration in getting the necessary permits. The Board asked Christian Huntress, Town Planner, to list all of their concerns and send a letter to the applicant. A motion was made by John Simons to continue the public hearing to January 10, 1991. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. Whippoorwill Definitive Subdivision John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated that the a preliminary plans was approved by the Board. The definitive subdivision plans before the Board reflect the conditions that were placed on the preliminary approval. Thomas Neve, Thomas E. Neve Associates, briefed the Board on the plans before them. The road will be 22 feet wide, paved. The Board was asked to waive the following: incoming rounding radius from 30 ft. to 5 ft. type of piping used for drainage - not using concrete pipe, but will cover with concrete slab. The Board expressed concerns with the open space restrictions. The applicant was told to draft the open space restriction for the Board to review. The applicant stated that this was a three lot subdivision. The open space area is 3.37 acres. Each lot should have there own access/driveway. Septic systems will be reviewed by the Board of Health. The Board expressed concerns with the access to Lot 3, over wetlands and would like to see the applicant construct a common driveway to access Lots 2 and 3. Some of the Board members wanted to visit the site. No specific time will be set, the visits will be done independently by members. The Board wanted input from the Board of Health before the public hearing is closed. Tom Neve stated the he would submit a facsimile of a deed. A motion was made by.John Simons to continue the public hearing to January 10, 1991. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. A motion was made by John Simons to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present. The Planning Board meeting adjourned at approximately 9:15 p.m. George Perna, Jr., Chairman ~J~et L~-Eaton, Secretary