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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-04-27The North Andover Planning Board held a reqular meeting on Thursday evening April 27, 1989. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman, George Perna. Also present were John Simons, Clerk; Erich Nitzsche and Michael Leary. Chairman, Paul Hedstrom arrived at 10:25 p.m. Public Hearings Rosemont - PRD John Nolan recapped the drainage analysis. He said the sewer would tie into the pumping station at the Holtyridge Subdivision. and that a drainage anaylsis was done on Mosquito Brook watershed. The preliminary results were zero (0) run-off in the 2, 10 25 and 100 year storm event. John showed the Board front and back views of the two unit buildings. Each unit is single family. Photos of the rip-rap to be used at the entrance to the project were shown. George Perna questioned the number of units. John Nolan said that forty-four {44) units were proposed. George also stated that the subterrian water was a big problem, that under ground streams ran to Mill Road. Erich Nitzsche said that ground water tables were needed. John Nolan siad he would check with his engineer for those tables. George Perna asked if there was a problem with the many concerns the Board and Town Departments had, a total of seventy (70). John replied, no and he would be ready for the May 11, 1989 meeting. MOTION: By John Simons to continue the public hearing until May 11, 1989. SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Woodchuck Grove - PRD Christian Huntress, Environmental Planner told the Board that revised plans have been submitted. A1 Shaboo, Design Engineering, said that Bill Hmurciak, D.P.W., has reviewed .the drainage design. George Perna questioned curbingand why not on both sides of the street. A1 Shaboo said that he was trying to optimize. George Perna siad he wanted curbing on both sides of the street. Erich Nitzsche questioned the size of the rip-rap. A1 Shaboo siad it was six (6) inches to a foot. George Perna expressed concern about water building up at the entrance to the proposed project. A1 Shaboo said that there were two 2) catch basins for the water. John Simons spoke on the perimeter of the development. He said that there were common open space issues, whether to the Town or State. MOTION: By John Simons to close the public hearing. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Riparian Realty Trust - Site Plan Review John Simons read a letter from the applicant requesting an extension on the public hearing. MOTION: By John Simons to accept the extension, but the request is to be put on the standard form for extension. SECOND: Michael Lear¥ VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Approval Not Required Form A Plans Merrimack College Land Court/Mortage issue. MOTION~ By John Simons to accept the withdrawal without prejudice. SECOND~ Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous of those present. A letter is needed from the applicant to withdraw without prejudice. Disucssions Coventry Estates Bill Hmurciak, D.P.W. stated that he has been working on the issues and that he has visited the site. He said that there were still several issue to be addressed and that he has spoken to the developer. The issues will be discussed at the next Board meeting on May 11, 1989. Villaqe Commercial - Covenant Chris Huntress, Environmental Planner, sent a letter to the Board on a covenant for the proposed rezoning of the Farnum Property. (?????) Attorney Reginald Marden was present. A brie~ discussion took place on the back portion o~ the Farnum Proprty to the south which abuts Brook Street and Farnum Street. John Simons did not want to back off of the articles proposed at the Annual Town Meeting. Motion: By Erich Nitzsche to recind the motion of April 24, 1989 on Articles 38, 39, 40, and 41. No second. John Simons disagreed. The description of the parcel not correct. Erich Nitzsche made another motion to recind the motion of April 24, 1989 and make recommendations at Town Meeting. Second: Michael Lear¥ VOTE: In Favor - Michael Leary and Erich Nitzsche Opposed - John Simons Abstaining- George Perna Paul Hedstrom arrived at 10:25 p.m. Chris Huntress expressed concerns about the size of the Village Commercial District and the dimensional requirements. The articles need fine tuning. MOTION: By Paul Hedstrom to recind the recinding vote. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: In Favor - Paul Hedstrom and John Simons Opposed - Michael Leary and Erich Nitzsche Abstaining - George Perna A lengthy discussion took place~between Board members Erich Nitzsche, Michael Leary and Paul Hedstrom, Attornet Reginald Marden spoke in behalf of the Farnums. If the rezoning does not go through the property would be grandfathered under General Business. MOTION: By Paul Hedstrom to recind the the recinding vote. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: In Favor - Michael Leary, Paul Hedstrom and John Simons Opposed - Erich Nitzsche Abstaining - George Perna George Perna turned the meetinglover to the Chairman, Paul Hedstrom at 10:50 p.m. Warrant Article Recommendations Article #50 - Flaqship Drive MOTION: By John Simons to recommend unfavorable action on this article. SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous Article #47 - Release Easement ' Bear Hill Road MOTION: By John Simons to recommend favorable action if the Board is asked. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: In Favor - John Simons,iGeorge Perna, Michael Leary and Paul Hedstrom. Opposed: - Erich Nitzsche MOTION: By John Simons to go into Exective Session to discuss Coolidge Construction which is in litigation. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous The Planning Board went into Executive Session at 11:10 p.m.