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REGULAR MEETING - April 14, 1986
The PLANNING BOARD held a Regular Meeting on Monday evening,
April 14, 1986, in the Senior Center.
The meeting was called to order at 8:15 p.m. with the following
members present and voting:
Michael P. Roberts, Chairman; John J. Burke; Erich W.
Nitzsche and John Simons.
PUBLIC HEARING <~ ~.~i. ~ '~- ,~
Cranber~ Lan~'-'- Definitive Su~d i~i~fn ::(0~ center ~'~ f~e~iminary)
John Simons read the legal notice and letters from various town
departments. Michael Rosati of Diprete, Marchionda & Assoc.,
represented the applicant. Peter Caruso, attorney for the Old
Village Lane abutters, stated the following"d6ncernM ~at t~e
aforementioned had:
- Height o~ the road and the impact on wetlands.
- Privacy of his clients and the placement of the road.
- Increased wetlands concern and the actual location of the
wetlands.
Mr. Rosati stated that the height of the road will be cut to
existing ground level. IEP delineates wetlands and they are sure of
their placement.
A member of the Old Center Study Committee, Gene Avrett, read a
statement regarding the barn located on the site and its historical
significance. Dave Kindred, developer, stated that Mr. Sterns, the
owner, will retain title to the barn and will apply for a variance
from the Board of Appeals, because it will be non-conforming.
A second site walk with the engineer and the Planning Board
will be scheduled in the near future.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE~ ~
By John J. Burke to take the ~m~atter ~under advisement.
DISCUSSION
Oxford Place - Preliminary Subdivision .~ ~. , ~ ~ < :~
Jack Lougee of Dana Perkins & Assoc., Inc. give a brief
overview of the project. The proposed subdivision contains 21 acres
with 11 lots. It will have town water. The road will be 50 ft.
wide with a proposed 1500 foot cul-de-sac layout. The site is
located behind Bruin Hill Farm. Frank Califano who owns the lot
next to lot 1 was concerned about water problems which the
subdivision would aggrevate and privacy which he feels would be
taken away. A site walk will be scheduled.
Note: Paul Hedstrom left the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
MOTION: By John J. Burke to take the matter under advisement.
SECOND: Erich W. Nitzsche.
VOTE: Unanimous.
Turner Estates - Preliminary Subdivision - Continued
Mr. A1 Shaboo from Design Engineer Assoc. represented the
applicant, Landvest Inc. He stated that his clients request a
waiver from the Planning Board's regulations governing the length of
dead-end roadways. He added that his clients have legal agreements
with the Essex County Green Belt Assoc. that will deedr~00'acres to'
them.
MOTION: - By Eridh W, Nitzsche ~o t~ke the matter unde~r. ~dvisement.
SECOND: By John Simons.
VOTE: 3 in favor; one abstention (J. Burke).
Wagon Wheel Estates - (Teoma II) - Preliminary Subdivision
The prese%tation by Merrimack Engineering for Wagon Wheel
Estates was postponed until May 5, 1986.
Mills Hills - Preliminary Subdivision
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John Simons read the various letters from town departments.
Jay Willis represented the owners of the property, J.E. Carter and
R.B. Agler, and stated the following:
- The parcel involves approximately 14 acres.
- It is located in an R-3 Zoning District - 25,000 sq. ft.
- Contains 17 lots.
- Sewer will connect to Kara Drive.
- Access to the subdivision will be via Lisa Lane & Kara Drive.
An abutter, Denise McManus, was concerned with the tower on top
of the hill and its safety implications. Mr. Willis stated that the
owner has not yet decided about whether or not to take the tower
down. If it remains, the fence around it will be restbr~d. A site
walk will be scheduled.
NOTE: The Town is currently in litigation with the app~i=ants
through the Board of Appeals. '" : ......
MOTION.:-'
SECOND~
~y Jo~n J. Burke to take the ~atter under advisement,.
Er'i~h W. Nitzsche.
VOTE= Unanimous.
Long Pasture - PrelimXnary Subdivision
Greg Rheaume from Cyr Engineering represented the applicant,
Litha J. Flynn. He stated that the site contains 19 acres with 15
house lots in an R-2 Zoning District. A 1,260 foot cul-de-sac is
proposed which crosses wetlands. Mr. Rheaume stated that the
wetlands had not yet been flagged by a botanist but it would be done
in the near future. To date, nothing was received from the Board of
Health nor have any perk tests been done. Seven (7) percent road
slopes were also shown on the plan. An extension will be needed no
later than the April 17th Planning Board meeting along with more
survey work which includes marking wetlands data on the preliminary
plan.
MOTION: By John J. Burke to take the matter under advisement.
SECOND: JohnSimons.
VOTE: Unanimous. ,
Ventura - Preliminary Subdivision
The preliminary discussion has been-moved to the Planning
Board's May 5, 1986 meeting.
DECISION
Orchard Hill
MOTION=
SECOND:
VOTE:
By Erich Nitzsche that the Planning Board take no action
on the Or'hard Hill Subdivision and place it on the agenda
for April 17, 1986.
John J. Burke.
Unanimous.
BOND RELEASE
Marbleridge Estates
MOTION: By John J. Burke to release funds in the amount of $33,900
in accordance with the Board of Public Works
recommendation for water and sewer construction.
SECOND: Erich W. Nitzsche.
VOTE: Unanimous.
OTHER BUSINESS
Bear-Hill---.Attorney-Kevin Sut.livan requested that .~he-Ptanning
Board releas~ the former covenant of the Bear Hill subdivision.
MOTION:
SECOND=
VOTE:
By John J. Burke to hold off until Town Counsel has time
to review the document.
John Simons.
Unanimous.
Wintergreen Estates - Sign Security Agreement
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By John J. Burke to a~cept the draft security agreement
and to sign the origi~aI"when it is received.
John Simons.
Unanimous.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED FORMS
Johnson St., Giard, existing lot - frontage 20 ft.
The Board requested that the Zoning Board of Appeals be
contacted to see if a variance was ever granted on this
property. The plan will be placed on Thursday's agenda -
April 17, 1986.
May St.,~.~iard,. e~isting lot which .shows. ~ement.
MOTION='~ B~ ~ohn"J.':'Burke to approve the ~blaH:.,
SECOND: Erich W. Nitzsche. ' "~ ' ' "~"
VOTE: Unanimous.
Berkele~ Rd., Jennifer Real Estate Trust, change in lot lines.
Fo~es~ St.,, Foster/Perkins, creating new lot.
MOTION': '' By John J. Burke to approve the Form A Plans.
SECOND: Erich W. Nitzsche.
VOTE: Unanimous.
Cochichewick Drive, Forbes Realty Trust
After review df. the plan, the Board instructed the Town Planner
to return the plan th- the applicant because it is a resubmittal of
the plan which was previously denied by the Board. Note: the plan
was never time stamped by the Town Clerk.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Because of the late hour, the Board requested that this item be
moved to April 17, 1986.
The meeting ADJOURNED at 11:30 p.m.
Micha~e~l ~'r ,R~,be~,,t~, Chairm, an ~y~ ,Stev
SECOND:
VOTE:
use, at least 75% of the minimum lot area required for
zoning shall be contiguous land other than land located
within a line identified on the Town of North Andover's
Wetland's Map and Wetland Resource Areas in accordance with
the Wetlands Protection Act, Massachusetts General Laws,
Chapter 131, Section 40. The proposed structure must be
constructed on said designated contiguous land area."
John Simons.
Unanimous.
Turner Estates - Letter o'f Extension
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By Paul A. Hedstrom to accept Turner Estates letter of
extension until May 7, 1986.
John Simons.
Unanimous.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED FORMS
Minute Ave., Lombardi
Johnson St., Giard, establish easement.
Bonny Lane, Donovan, lot line change.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By John J. Burke to approve the Form A plans.
Paul A. Hedstrom.
Unanimous.
Sawmill Rd., Lundquist, elimination of one lot.
Vest Way, Landvest, lot line changes on 25A-31A.
Sawmill Rd., Landvest, lot line changes 37A, 38A.
Haymeadow Rd., Landvest, lot line changes on lots 60A, 62A, 64A, 15A.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By Paul A. Hedstrom to approve the Form A plans.
John Simons.
Three in favor; one abstention (John Burke.)
ROBERT KETTINGER
Mr. Kettinger, representative of the Building Limitation article,
asked for time before the Planning Board to update them on the current
status of the article. He explained how they intend to make three
amendments on the floor of Town Meeting regarding the Building
Limitation article: 1) exclude condominiums and apartments from the
article; 2) implement a lottery system; 3) attach a time limit of 3
years to the article.
Mr. Joel Szabat of the Growth Steering Committee informed the
Planning Board of his board's position on the Building Limitations
Article. They do no plan to vote for or against the article but if
asked they would recommend the article expire after 18 months, not
3 years.
The meeting ADJOURNED at 9:25 p.m.
Michael P. Roberts, Chairman
Nancy ~evenson, Secretary