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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-07-01JULY 1, 1985 REGULAR MEETING The PLANNING BOARD held a regular meeting on Monday evening, July 1, 1985 at 8:00 p.m. in the Town Office Meeting Room. The following members were present and voting: Paul A Hedstrom, Vice Chairman; John A. James, Jr., Clerk; John J. Burke and Erich W. Nitzsche. Town Planner, Karen Nelson was also present. The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m. Because four board members are required to hold a public hearing and only three members were present, the public hearing and only three members were present, the public hearing was delayed until the quorum requirement was met. PLANS NOT REQUIRING APPROVAL Ed~ehill Drive - Preliminary Plan - Karen Nelson informed the board that Edgehill Drive is postponed until the first meeting in AUgust. BOND RELEASES Equestrian Estates - John Burke read two letters; one from the Office of the Highway Surveyor recommeding $50,000 be released for rough grade and drainage and the other from the Public Works Dept. recommending $55,300 be released for water main construction. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: John Burke moved that the North Andover Planning Board release $50,000 under the Highway Surveyors Bond and $55,300 under the Board of Public Works subject to review by the Town Planner. Erich W. Nitzsche. Unanimous. The Pines - John Burke read a letter from the Board of Public Works recommending that $37,200 be released on their bond. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: John Burke moved that subject to the Board of Public Works letter dated June 12, 1985 that we release $37,200 in the Pines subdivision. Erich W. Nitzsche. Unanimous. DECISIONS Shannon Lane - MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: NOTE: John Burke motioned that we approve the definitive plan of the Shannon Lane subdivision subject to omitting Item 7b from the draft and including Mr. Nitzsche and the Board of Public Works recommendations. Erich W. Nitzsche. Unanimous. The decision is hereby made a part of the minutes. ~C~ck Hill - Extension Request The Clerk read the extension request dated July 1, 1985 from Mr. Willis asking for an extension from July 7 to July 16. MOTION: John Burke motioned that we extend the time to July 16 at the request of Mr. Willis. SECOND: Erich W. Nitzsche. VOTE: Unanimous. SET HEARING DATES The following hearing dates have been set up by the Planning Board: Heritage Estates - July 29, 1985 Old Center Street - July 15, 1985 (preliminary discussion) Osgood Mill Planned Development District - 7/29/85 FRANCES & FLORENCE ESTATES - DEFINITIVE PLAN Final plans have been submitted to the Planning Board for signature. Paul A. Hedstrom arrived at the meeting. PLANS NOT REQUIRING APPROVAL North Andover Realty - Ralph Ciardello & John Burke MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: NOTE: John James moved to approve the plan which involved a lot line change for Lot 58A and 57A, Bridges Lane. Paul A. Hedstrom Three in favor; John Burke abstained from voting. No new lots created. Farr Better Homes - George Farr MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: NOTE: John Burke moved that the Planning Board approve the plan submitted involving Lot lA and 2A Salem Street which involved a lot line change. Erich W. Nitzsche Unanimous. No new lots created. PUBLIC HEARINGS LMT Realty Trust - Holt Road - The Clerk read the legal notice. Michael Rosati represented LMT Realty Trust. He stated the following facts: o They desire to erect a building with 18,000 sq. ft. on a vacant lot. It will have town water, gas and electric service. Drainage exists on the site now. John Burke read the following letters from Town Departments: Fire - Sprinkler system and fire alarm system will be required. Board of Health - Previous approval for sub-service sewerage disposal system for this lot. o The owner will occupy 1/3 of the building, the rest will be leased. o There are no wetlands involved. o Thirty-one (31) parking spaces will be provided. o Hours of operation will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. o Drainage will be provided through a temporary easement to Holt Road. Mike Rosati has met with Buddy Cyr to discuss the drainage with him. MOTION: John Burke moved that the Planning Board take the plan under advisement. SECOND: John J. James, Jr. VOTE: Unanimous. American Development - The Wok - The Clerk read the legal notice and the various letters from Town Departments. Fire DeNt. - Needs sprinkler, fire detection alarm, must be notified of razing of building and occupation by tenants and two additional fire hydrants are necessary. Highway Dept. - Needs driveway permit to Willow Street and state approval of driveway entry to 114. Conservation Commission - An order of conditions has been issued. 'Board of Health - Asked for more information regarding the disposal of existing sewer system. Doug Liston, engineer for the project, explained the project and any changes that have taken place since the project was submitted. The following facts were stated and discussed: o They are proposing a single bu'ilding of 15,000 sq. ft. o It abuts existing wetlands. o There will be one entrance and one exit from route 114 and one entrance from Willow Street with a possibility of speed bumps being installed to eliminate people using it as a short cut to either street. o It will be a wood frame, single story, colonial theme building. o Proposed tenants: bank, restaurant (113 seats), specialty stores, such as, gourmet food, computer store and print shop. o Parking will accommodate 79 autos with handicapped spaces. Erich Nitzsche expressed his concern regarding the size of the parking spaces, 9x20 and 9x18 ; he felt they should be larger. It was noted that they conform to zoning. o The board expressed concern about the draining of water after a storm and how it would take for the ponds to empty. o Traffic problems were of concern to board members. o Members of the Planning Board requested that American Development provide them with a traffic survey and a plan with dimensions, i.e., where the building is situated on the lot and parking lot dimensions as soon as possible. MOTION: John Burke moved to take the matter under advisement. SECOND: John J. James, Jr. VOTE: Unanimous.