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:
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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:
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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