HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-08-19August 19~ 1985
REGUL~AR MEETING
The PL~ANNING BOARD held a regular meeting on Monday evening,
August 19, 1985 in the Town Hall Heeling Room, The following
members were in attendance:
Michael P. Roberts, Chairman; Paul A. 'Hedstrom,
Vice-Chairman; Oohn A. 3ames, Jr., Clerk; Erich W.
Nitzsche. Karen Nelson, Town Planner was also present,
The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m.
MINUTES
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By John A. 3ames, J~. to approve the minutes of the
August 5, 1985 Planning Board meeting.
By Michael P. Roberts.
Unanimous.
HERITAGE ESTATES
A letter of extension was acknowiedged on Heritage Estates
from Merrimack Engineering Services, Inc. until September 9,
1985. Karen Nelson stated that it would have to be changed to
September lC, 1989 which is the day after the next board meeting.
M~. 3ames Hamblet, an abutter, hlred the engineering fi~m of
Vanesse/Hangen to conduct a traffic/safety study on the proposed
new intersection to Heritage Estates. Mr. Rick Bryant
represented the firm and made a short presentation. The
intersection was studied on Tuesday, August 13, 1985 st midday.
The conclusion of the study was that the d~iveway as proposed in
the subdivision plan would pose a safety hazard based on their
analysis. Copies of the study would be forwarded to the Highway
Dept. and other interested panties.
PUBUIC HEARING DATE - COVENTRY ESTATES DEFINITIVF
The public hearing date on Coverntry Estates was set for
Monday, September 16, 1985.
PLIANS NOT REQUIRING APPROVAl'
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
BY John A. James, Jr. that we endorse the following
plans not requiring approval.
Paul A. Hedstrom.
Unanimous,
1) Forbes Realty - Gray St., creating 9 new lots.
2) Dolan frust - Sharpners Pond Rd., creating 3 lots.
3) R.T. Realty Trust - Sharpners Pond Rd., lot line change.
4) Fart Better Homes - Salem St., lot line change on 2
lots.
5) Columbia Realty - Columbia & Sutton Sts., creating 1 lot
by variance 9ranted by the Board of Appeals.
6) Chester Uear - Turnpike St., 2 lots created.
DECISIONS
Sideri Place
MOTION:
ECOND:
OTE:
OTE:
By John A. James, Jr. that the Planning Board approve
the definitive subdivision plan entitled Sideri Place in
accordance with the numbers paragraphs contained on
three pages which number 12 in total.
Paul A. Hedstrom.
Unanimous.
The decision hereby becomes a part of these minutes.
<~MacMiff
Because only three membera were present at the board meeting
at thia time, the deciaion to vote on the MacMiff decision was
poatponed until e fourth member was present.
STATUS REPORTS
,bbott Meadows & Paddock Estates
Developer, Scott Follansbee did not attend this Planning
Board meeting as requested. He is at least 6 months behind
schedule in finishing the referenced subdivisions. The board
directed Karen Nelson to send Mr. Foilansbee another letter and
strongly recommend that he attend the next Planning Board meeting
or legal action would be taken by the Board.
Biggio - Forest St./Stonecleave
James Kroesser represented Mr. Biggio to the Planning Board
and stated that he would like to preaent s 'Form A' to the
Planning Board for their approval for the lots of land contained
on Forest St., No. Andover and Stonecleave Rd., Boxford. The
Chairman stated that the Planning Board will take the matter
under advisement pending review of this matter by other town
boards. It will be taken up at the September 9, 1985 board
meeting.
L~ETTER OF EXTENSION
Old Center Street - A 30-day extension was granted until
September 23, 1985.
:ORRESPONDENCE
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The board reviewed a leltter from Mr. Cyr, Highway Surveyor
to the Board of Selectmen asking that an investigation be made to
access the Jefferson Park office park complex onto Route 114. A
meeting with MEPA was scheduled for Friday, August 23, 1983 in
Boston with the lown Planner, and 3ce Cushing, representative for
3efferson Park.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By 3ohn A. James, Or. that the Planning Board authorize
the Town Planner to convey and support the position of
the Highway Surveyor at the MEPA meeting.
Paul A. Hedstrom,
Unanimous.
At this point in the meeting, Erich W. Nitzsche entered the
meeting. (8:45 p.m.)
BOND REUEASES
Equestrian Estates
MOTION: BY 3ohn A. 3ames, 3r.~ to release $45,800 on the
Equestrian Estates Bond in accordance with the Highway
Dept. letter for $30,000 for subdrainage and headwalls
and a Public Works letter to release $15,800 for water
main construction.
SECOND: Paul A. Hedstrom.
VOTE: Unanimous.
Carlton Farms - Johnnycake St.
MOTION: By 3ohn A. 3ames, Or., to endorse the $150,000 bond
release in accordance with the Highway Dept. letter for
drainage, gravel and binder coat of hottop.
SECOND: Paul A. Hedstrom.
VOTE: Unanimous.
Because a fourth members arrived at the meeting, the MacMiff
decision was brought before the board for a vote.
MacMiflf Development Corp.
MOOTION: By Erich W, Nitzsche to deny the petition for a Special
Permit for a common driveway on Uots 1 & 2 Salem St.
under the MacMiff Development Corp. common driveway
Special Permit for 163 Salem St. for the reasons stated
in the decision.
SECOND: Paul A. Hedstrom.
VOTE: Three in favor of the motion; one (3ohn A. James)
against the motion.
NOTE: The decision hereby becomes part of these minutes.
The BOARD ADOOURNED AT 9:05 P.M.
Michael P. 'Robe~%s, Chairman
Nancy R. Stevenson, Sec'y