HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-03-20SPECIAL MEETING, March 20, 1986
The PLANNING BOARD held a special meeting on Thursday evening,
March 20, ~986 in the Town Office Meeting Room. The meeting was
called to order at 8:10 p.m. with the following members present and
voting:
Michael P. Roberts, Chairman; John J. Burke and John Simons.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Trombly Rezoning - Industrial 2 & Residential 3 to Residential 5
John J. Burke read the legal uotice. Attorney Jim Hyde
represented the petitioners, Frank & Maryemma Trombly and made the
following statements about the rezoning and proposed project:
- Parcel contains 8.14 acres; 4 acres to be developed, remainder
wetlands, not to be developed.
- Thirty nine townhouses maximum in project.
- Colonial architecture brick faced with clapboard sides.
- Present zoning is I-2; it will be rezoned to R-5.
- Price range - $200,000 and up.
Several abutters were present: Philip Geraci, Steve Gorrie and
Alton Bailey to air their concerns about water problems on the site,
what other types of development could go on the property if this
rezoning fails, and what about the gas station on the adjoining
property?
Karen Nelson read the llst from the Zoning Bylaw of what is
allowed in an I-2 District. Atty. Hyde explained that his clients
would be willing to correct any water problem that may affect the
abutters property. He also said that negotiations are taking place to
purchase the lot next to the parcel which has a gas station on it. It
would be razed and either left green or built upon with 3 or 4 more
townhouses. There was no opposition to the rezonlng. Members of the
Planning Board asked if the petitioner was willing to restrict the
number of townhouses in a covenant. The petitioner stated that they
are willing to accomodate the Board.
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
By John Simons to take the matter under advisement.
John J. Burke.
Unanimous.
Adult Entertainment Establishments
Adult Entertainment District
John J. Burke read the legal notice. The petitioner, Paul
Tariot, 46 Osgood Street, explained the intent of the article to the
Board. He stated how if such an establishment wished to gain entrance
to the Town, it could locate, under the present zoning, in any
Industrial or Business District. This article would set aside certain
parcels of land which would be delegated as Adult Entertainment
Distrlcts,s namely the Library, Middle School and Sharpner's Pond Road
Landfill, and Special Permits would be needed in those areas to locate
an Adult Entertainment establishment. Mr. Tarlot explained how other
communities have instituted this rezoning, however was not in a
position to convey to the Planning Board what communities have taken
this approach. Board members commenteds that if it accomplishes its
intent, it would be a worthy proposal. Chairman Roberts asked the
Town Planner to consult with Town Counsel regarding these articles.
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
By John J. Burke to take the two articles under advisement.
John Simons.
Unanimous.
North Andover Realty Trust (Industrial 1 to Residential 2)
This public hearing was continued from Monday evening, March I7,
because the petitioner was not present at the meeting. Karen Nelson
informed the Board that Mr. Grasso send a letter to the Planning Board
stating that he wished to withdraw his article from the warrant for
Town Meeting.
Motion: By John Simons that the Planning Board take unfavorable
action on this article.
Second: John J. Burke.
Vote: Unanimous.
The meeting ADJOURNED at 9:15 p.m.
Michael Roberts, Chairman Nancy Ste~fnsonZ,-Secretary