Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-06-15The North Andover Planning Board held a meeting on Thursday evening, June 15, 1989 in the Town Hall, Library/Conference Room. The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m. by Vice Chairman, George Pernao Also present were John Simons, Clerk; Erich Nitzsche and Michael Leary. The Chairman, Paul Hedstrom arrived at 8:35 p.m. Public Hearinqs Enqlish Circle - Definitive Subdivision John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Les Godin, Merrimack Engineering, and Gene English, the applicant, were present. Les Godin presented the Board with the following information: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 o Proposed is a four (4) lot subdivision, each lot containing 25,000 sq.ft. Located off Salem Street on 3 1/2 acres. The cul-de-sac will be 350 feet long. Town water Subsurface disposal Dry sewer to Salem Street for possible sewer hook-up. The grade of the road is 1% Existing Order of Conditions from the Conservation Commission Wetlands are off site. Has been before the Technical Review Committee Paul Hedstrom arrived at 8:35 p.m. George Perna asked what Zoning District the proposed project was located in. Less Godin said that the project was in a Residential-3 (R-3) Zoning District. John Simons asked how large was the wetland system. Les replied "quite large" The Board members requested the following: 1. perc tests 2. Cross section of the roadway 3. updated locus showing Woodberry Lane John Simons asked about the sight distance. The Board s6heduled a site visit for Saturday, June 17, 1989 at 9:00 a.m. MOTION: By John Simons to continue the public hearing, visit the site and send a letter to the applicant stating the concerns of the Board. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Boston Hill Ski Area - PRD John Simons read a letter to the applicant of the Board concerns. Bob Batal, Batal Builders, spoke on Item #5, Lighting. He there are three (3) light proposed throughout the subdivision at the intersections. Post lamps will be at each building. George Perna asked for an additional light at the beginning of the proposed road. Mr. Batal showed the Board cross section of the proposed buildings. Pictures of other developments were shown to the Board that Mr. Batal worked on. Ken Greenleaf, H.W. Moore, spoke on drainage and groundwater. He also spoke on elevations. Michael Leary asked about excavation and were the material going to be used. Ken stated that the material would stay on site for fill. John Simons asked what cubic yards were going to be removed. Ken stated that he was not sure, neither did Mr. Batal. Ken Greenleaf stated that an analysis was being done. At 9:00 p.m., George Perna, Vice Chairman, interrupted the Planning Board Meeting to present Paul Hedstrom with a plaque for his dedicated service. Paul Hedstrom has been a member and chairman of the Planning Board for the past ten years and is resigning. Present during the presentation was Mrs Hedstrom and their two children. At approximately 9:05p.m. George Perna turned the meeting over to Paul Hedstrom. The Board continued with the public hearing on Boston Hill Ski Area, PRD. George Perna wanted the location of the test pits pointed out on the plans. A lengthy discussion took place between the applicants and the Board on the walls that are to be constructed and the ground water. Erich Nitzsche wants more specific information on the material being used behind the walls. Bernice Fink, an abutter spoke on the drainage and the culverts in the commercial area of the proposed project. Ken Greenleaf stated that two pipes,by the State, to connect, already in place. Bob Dunn has been to the State regarding the design of the culverts and had copies of the design to show the Board. John Simons asked what the construction schedule was. Bob Batal stated the the site would be balanced and stabilized first. George Perna wants more work done on the water problem. Bill O'Reilly, attorney for Bob Batal expressed concerns about Paul Hedstroms leaving and the fact that there are now only four members on the Board. Paul Hedstrom said he would talk to Town COunsel relative to 4/5 members on the Board. MOTION: By John Simons to continue the public hearing, direct Environmental Planner to send letter to the applicant addressing the issues the Board has and continue the hearing to July 13, 1989. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous Boston Brook - PRD - Definitive Subdivision John Simons read a letter from Chris Huntress, Environmental Planner to the applicant. Ralph Joyce, attorney, went over the list of concerns and presented the Board with a letter. Byron Holmes showed the Board renderings of a two unit, three unit and four unit building. Paul Hedstrom spoke on the process of approving a subdivision and PRD at the same time and the appeal period, someone appealing the subdivision and no one appealing the PRD decision. This would mean you have a PRD on a non existing lot. George Perna recapped:what the Board was looking for: 2. 3. 4. sign property lines elevations renderings of buildings John Simons asked the length of cul-de-sac. Byron Holmes said the length of the cul-de-sac was 650 feet. John Simons stated that he would prefer to see all cluster and not the 3 single family dwelling. George Perna requested the information on the open space. Ralph Joyce said there would be an open space restriction easement. Byron Holmes asked the Board for their consensus of the three lot subdivision. George Perna spoke on the subdivision including the Fart Property of a possible 5 lot subdivision, if that is the case, the legal notice would .have to be readvertised. Christian Huntress stated that there were major design problems. MOTION: By John Simons to continue the public hearing on the PRD and Subdivision until July 13, 1989. SECOND: Michael Leafy VOTE: Unanimous Approval Not Required Form A Plans Enfield Street John Simons read a letter from Bill Hmurciak, D.P.W. visit the site on Saturday, June 17, 1989. The Board will MOTION~ By George Perna to accept the withdrawal without prejudice. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous Discussions Milco Subdivision Christian Huntress updated the Board on the situation citing that the previous extension expires on June 30, 1989. MOTION: By George Perna to accept an extension subject to the proper forms being filled out. SECOND: No Second Motion: By George Perna to (close the public hearing and) deny the application. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous Tiffany Lane Chris Huntress stated that in a letter from Bill Hmurciak, D.P.W., the bond amount was $89,000. The applicant has posted a bond for $71,O00 in the form of a certified check. Chris is to contact Bill Hmurciak to get the exact amount. A Tri-Party Agreement is in the process. The matter to be placed on the July 13, 1989 agenda. The applicant has Purchase and Sale agreements for Lots 1, 2, 5 and 6. MOTION: By George Perna to accept the bond holding back two lots. SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous Decisions Rosemont - PRD MOTION: By George Perna to accept the Form A Plan for Rosemont. SECOND: Michael Leafy VOTE: Unanimous The Board to get the final draft of the approval MOTION: By George Perna to approve the PRD for Rosemont subject to the Board reviewing the draft decision prepared supplemented by a letter from D.P.W. for there requests, John Simons input and Erich Nitzsche's input. SECOND: John Simons The proposed project will be done in phases. The project will take three years. George Perna will have the ultimate signing authority. John Simons requested a bond for erosion control. John Simons asked for a condition on screening. VOTE: Unanimous Woodchuck Grove - PRD George Perna wants curbing on both sides of the roadway. Also, the roadway to be a private way not public. There are three draft decisions are needed, one for each of the following: Subdivision PRD Common Driveways The decision will be voted on at the Planning Board meeting on July 13, 1989. John Simons will help with the decision. MOTION: By George Perna to accept an extension to July 20, 1989 on rendering the three decisions. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche Bald Meadow - Definitive Subdivision The following to be added to the draft decision: The subdivision will be up to binder by October 1989 with all drainage facilities and final completion two years. MOTION: By George Perna to approve the draft decision as amended. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous Liberty Hill II - Definitive Subdivision George Perna added a completion of the SUD(~lVlSlOn Within tqo years and upgrade Liberty Street to Middleton Center. MOTION: By George Perna to approval the decision as amended. SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous Bonds Coventry I MOTION: By George Perna to release $40,000 as per recommendation from D.P.W. SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous Lot Release Coventry II MOTION: By George Perna to release Lots 1, 3, 4, 5, 49-62, total of 15 lots. SECOND:Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous Carlton Farms MOTION: By George Perna to release $21,475.O0. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous Wintergreen Subdivision MOTION: By Michael Leary to release $53,950. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous Frances Estates MOTION: By George Perna to accept the bond for Frances Estates after it has been notarized. SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous MOTION: By George Perna to release Lots 3 and 7. SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous