HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-10-21October 21, 1985 - Regular Meeting
The North Andover PLANNING BOARD held a regular meeting on Monday,
October 21, 1985 at 8:00 p.m. in the Senior Center meeting room.
The following Planning Board members were present and voting:
Michael P. Roberts, Chairman
Paul A Hedstrom, Vice Chairman
John A. James, Jr., Clerk
John J. Burke
The meeting was called to order at 8:20 p.m. with approximately seventy
residents present.
Minutes of
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
Note:
the October 7, 1985 Board Meeting
By John A. James, Jr. that the Planning Board adopt the minutes
as amended.
Paul A. Hedstrom.
Unanimous
The amended portion of the minutes references Kara Drive (Mills
Hills) vote. Paul A. Hedstrom seconded the original motion.
John A. James, Jr. abstained from the vote. The vote was three
in favor.
PUBLIC HEARING
Merrimack Valley Credit Union - Site Plan Review
John A. James, Jr., Clerk read the Public Hearing Notice and letter
from the Board of Health and Fire Department. Robert Pothier, attorney,
John Callahan, engineer and Wayne Salo, architect were present to make their
presentation to the Planning Board. The proposed site is located on the east
side of Osgood Street next to the Aziz property. Easement rights for a drive-
way will be granted by Mr. Barker. Mrs. Aziz explained to the Board that there
was insufficient frontage on this lot. The Board requested a copy of the deed.
Motion: By John A. James, Jr. to close the Public Hearing and take the
matter under advisement.
Second: By Paul A. Hedstrom.
Vote: Unanimous.
STATUS REPORTS
Bear Hill & French Farm - A letter and photograph from Chief Dolan showing
a fire hudrant covered by hottop was reviewed. Chairman Roberts requested that
immediate action be taken by the developer to correct this problem. A follow
up report will be given at the November 4, 1985 board meeting.
DECISIONS
Heritage Estates
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
By Paul A. Hedstrom to accept a letter of extension for a decision
until November 5, 1985.
John J. Burke.
Unanimous.
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October 21, 1985 meeting - continued
Coventry Estates - Tabled until Erich W. Nitzsche arrives at the meeting.
DISCUSSION
Kara Drive (Mills Hills)
Motion: By John J. Burke to release the existing covenant and approve the
new covenant secured by a cash bond.
Second: Paul A. Hedstrom.
Vote: Three in favor; one abstained (John A. James, Jr.)
Abbott Village
Copies of the final traffic study was distributed to the Board members
for their review. A letter from Philip D. Moran, attorney, was read stating
that he has been retained by Rea and Abbott St. neighbors. He addressed the
Planning Board stating his clients concerns; e.g., width of Abbott St. road,
safety issues, no environmental impact report, great deal of wetlands on the
property. A folder with photographs of site distances was presented to the
Board for their review and to compare with the Fay, Spofford & Thorndike study.
Note: Erich W. Nitzsche arrived at the meeting.
The neighbors requested through Atty. Moran that the Planning Board reject
this subdivision proposal for the following reasons:
1) Does not comply with the Subdivision Rules and Regulations.
2) The addition of over 700 cars per day will create a safety hazard.
3) The density is inappropriate with Conservation Commission
recommendations.
4) The Woodberry Lane connection is not exempted from the moratorium.
5) For the Town's best interests.
He also cited that the City of Salem controlled cluster zoning development.
The case was litigated in Superior Court and the developer lost. Paul Hedstrom
asked that a copy of that court decision be giyen to our Town Counsel for his
review. Mr. Moran also requested that he be permitted to address the traffic
study before the November 4, 1985 board meeting.
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
By Paul A. Hedstrom to take the matter under advisement.
John J. Burke.
Unanimous.
Abbott Meadows - Easy Street
Motion: By John J. Burke to release the covenant on Easy st., Abbott
Meadows per the Highway Surveyor's letter of October 21, 1985 and
that the developer give us a letter in the form of a guarantee
which is acceptable to the Highway Surveyor stating that if any
damage is incurred to the street when that lot is being developed
that it will have to be repaired upon the completion of the house.
Second: John A. James, Jr. . ·
Vote: Four in favor; one opposed (Erich W. Nitzsche.)
Paddock Lane
Mo t ion:
Second:
Vote:
By Paul A Hedstrom not to grant Scott Follansbee an extension
of two weeks to complete the Paddock Lane subdivision and to have
the Town Planner give the Board ~ report at the November 4th
board meeting.
John A. James, Jr.
Unanimous.
Spring Hill
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
By John A. James, Jr. to table this item until the November 4, 1985
board meeting and to confer with Karen Nelson and William Cyr on
their site visit before making this decision.
Erich W. Nitzsche.
Unanimous.
DECISIONS
Coventry Estates
Motion:
Second:
Discussion:
Vote:
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
By Erich W. Nitzsche to disapprove the definitive subdivision
plan entitled Coventry Estates dated July 1985, prepared by
Beta Engineering, Inc. for the 28 stated reasons on the prepared
draft.
John A. James, Jr.
Mr. Cristaldi, the applicant, objected to the motion and stated
that he would grant the Board an extention of 30-days so that
the engineers could work out some of the problems with the
subdivision.
Motion defeated.
By John J. Burke to accept the request for 30-day extension to
November 21, 1985 on Coventry Estates.
By John A. James, Jr.
Unanimous.
BOND RELEASES
Bear Hill
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
The Pines
By John J. Burke to release $40,000 in accordance with the Highway
Surveyor's letter.
By John A. James, Jr.
Unanimous.
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
By John J. Burke to release $114,900 in accordance with the Board
of Public Works letter.
John A. James, Jr.
Unanimous.
FORM 'A's
Barker St., Yellow Maize Corp., creating 16 lots.
Motion: By John J. Burke to approve the Approval Not Required Form subject
to review by the Town Planner and that a notation be placed on the
plan stating that there are frontage exception lots and that Town
Counsel review the plan.
Second:
Vote:
John A. James, Jr.
Unanimous.
Appleton St., David & Susan Patnaude, creating 1 lot.
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
Willow St.,
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
By John J. Burke to approve the Approval Not Required Form.
By John A. James, Jr.
Four in favor; one opposed (Erich W. Nitzsche).
Bayfield Co., changes to island area where Willow & Flagship meet.
By John J. Burke to approve the Bayfield Co. Form A subject to the
petitioner meeting with Erich Nitzsche and the Highway surveyor
and that the latter accept the proposed changes.
John A. James, Jr.
Unanimous.
Berry St., Bradley Latham, creating 1 lot.
Motion: By John A. James, Jr. to approve the plan subject to the Town
Planner reviewing to see if Berry St. is a public way.
Second: John J. Burke.
Vote: Unanimous.
The Meeting ADJOURNED at 10:20 p.m.
Michael P. Rd~-erts, Chairman