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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-07-21121 REGUIJ~ I~t~'I~TNG - JULY 21~ 1986 The PLANNING BOARD held a Regular Meeting on Monday evening, July 21, 1986 in the Town Office Meeting Room with the following members present and voting: Erich W. Nitzsche, Chairman; Michael P. Roberts, Vice Chairman; John L. Simons; John J. Burke. Karen Nelson, Town Planner was also present at the meeting. MINUTES OF 6/16 AND 7/7/86 MEETINGS MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John Burke to approve minutes as drafted. Michael Roberts. Unanimous. PUBLIC HEARINGS Lot #2 - Village Way - Special Permit/Watershed District John Burke read the legal notice and opened the public hearing. A letter from the Board of Health was read into the record. Mr. Ralph Barbagallo, representative for the Foresta's discussed the proposal and informed the Board of the following: - Subdivision approved in 1981 with construction commencing in 1985; - Two previous Special Permits have been approved by the Board; - The applicant created the onsite ponds, thus expanding the wetland tributary in the Watershed on Lot 1; The dwelling proposed for Lot 2 is within 58 feet of the pond that feeds a brook that flows toward Smolak Farm; Mr. Christiansen, consultant for Mr. Foresta responded to the Boards inquiry as to work limitation, which will be 20 feet to the edge of tributary. The disturbed areas will be hydroseeded prior to any construction. The subdivision will be on public sewer versus individual septic systems. Mr. Foresta requested approval of the Permit minimize extensive regrading near the tributary and allow the dwelling to remain per plan to eliminate the tree cutting that would be involved if the location was shifted. No filing is required bv the NACC, per Mr. Foresta. There were no comments from any residents present at the meeting. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: NOTE: By Michael Roberts to take the matter under advisement and close the public hearing. John Burke. Unanimous. The Board shall make a decision within 90 days of this hearing. Public Hearing - Todd Site Plan Review - Mini Warehousing John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing portion of the discussion. 122 At the hearing, the applicant's representative, Mr. John Callahan from Callahan Associates, gave the following presentation: - Two story building typical series of warehousing enclosed with peripheral areas being allocated for storage. - Pass through is a drive through the middle of the building with elevators for merchandise and equipment, not for personnel (operational from outside as well as inside). - Parcel of land consists of 2.73 acres, building covers ground space of 33,000 square feet or 27.8 percent of the building area, the pavement with 16 parking spaces is 31,750 square feet (26.7 percent). - 50 percent of the land is open, common drive is included, which reduces it by 7 percent. - The building is metal steel frame structure. - Lighting is proposed for illuminating the area. - Operational hours is based on a 6 day a week time frame, 7am to 7pm. - Managers office on the second floor and will maintain the facility. The entire bulding will be secured with safety device. - ABC Bus and Mr. Todd will extend water line from across the street in the future. - A residential apartment is located on the second floor. Mr. Campbell an associate of Mr. Todd's supplied the Board with a letter from the Building Inspector indicating that miniwarehousing is allowed in I-2. The Planning Board had the following questions and comments: - Mr. Simons. The drive through is not included in the floor space even though there is a roof over it. Concerned about the floor coverage ratio. The Planning Board cannot grant waivers on parking requirements, the Appeals Board is the granting authority. Extensive onsite wetland and filling is proposed. - Mr. Hedstrom. History of site is such that any use not consistent with character of suse along Rte 114 would require greater attention to Site Plan Bylaw requirements. Where is the landscape screening detail for the site? Warehousing concept along 114 corridor is not the optimum use for the site and not consistent with the land uses surrounding the parcel. Therefore recommends a extreme landscape treatment such that it will be screened to blend in with the light industrial uses on 114. - Ms. Nelson (Town Planner). How does 'personal storage' fit under the definition of warehousing in the bylaw of detailed description. - Mr. Nitzsche. No drainage plans or calculations have been submitted per site plan requirements. Mr. Callahan informed the Board that these are not finalized plans, wanted to bring plans for discussion of feasibility. Resident Comments: 123 Mr. Henry Fink spoke in opposition of the project due to the request in the reduction in number of parking spaces. The impervious area creates a drainage concern - the retention area is upstream not downstream. The septic systems have not been approved. Mr. Brickus commented that the Planning Board should not be put in the position of designing the site plan but reviewing it. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By M. Roberts to continue the hearing to August 18, 1986 and to provide the the board with additional information. By P. Hedstrom. Unanimous. DECISIONS Orchard Hill Definitive MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John Burke to accept extension request for the Orchard Hill decision to August 22, 1986. By Michael Roberts. Unanimous. Turner Estates Definitive MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By Michael Roberts to accept extension request for Turner Estates decision to August 21, 1986. Paul Hedstrom. Four in favor; one abstained (John Burke) Jerad Place II Preliminary MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By Michael Roberts to conditionally approve the Preliminary plan for Jerad II subject to the 13 conditions. By John Simons. Unanimous. Rocky Brook Preliminary MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By Michael Roberts to disapprove the preliminary plan for Rocky Brook Estate for the 10 reasons outlined in the written decision. By Paul Hedstrom. Unanimous. Orchard Path Definitve MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By Michael Roberts to accept the letter from H. Michael Smolak requesting withdrawal of his subdivision application. By Paul Hedstrom. Unanimous. Hickory Hill Preliminary 124 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By Michael Roberts to accept the request for extension to August 21, 1986 from John Callahan in reference to Hickory Hill. By Paul Hedstrom. Unanimous. Patnaude Preliminary MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By Michael Roberts to accept the request for extension to September 30, 1986 for the Patnaude Preliminary subdivision. By Paul Hedstrom. Unanimous. Heritage Estates Special Permit Discussion took place amoung the Board members and applicant of Ridgewood Builders regarding obtaining an extension for further review of the material submitted to the Board. Members Simons request additional information regarding the phosphorous runoff. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By Michael Roberts to accept the written extension for Ridgewood Builders to August 20, 1986, to be placed on the August 18, 1986 agenda. By Paul Hedstrom. Unanimous. Cabot Village Site Plan Review The Planning Board members discussed the need for scaling down the size of the proposed office complex for the site and the necessity of submitting drainage calculations. Member Roberts suggested that the applicant be given the time to revise the plans to address the Boards concerns by means of an extension of time to issue the decision. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By Michael Roberts to accept the written letter of request for extension for 30 days. By Paul Hedstrom. Unanimous. DISCUSSION Cranberry Lane Definitive Letter was read into the record from Attorney Phil Shea regarding a proposed covenant to ensure that the dwelling construction is in keeping with the historical qualities pertinent to the Old Center of North Andover. Mr. Hedstrom has had discussions with Atty Shea regarding individual site plan review for each parcel. Each lot should have to meet with the Planning Boards approval that they are in keeping with the Old Center. The Pines Letter submitted from David S. Carter (A.J. Lane) to the Highway 125 Surveyor and copied to the Planning Board. The letter indicates that there is a hazardous condition on the southerly side of Stagecoach and Pine Ridge Roads. Severe slopes run along Lot 29 to lot 9 and a guardrail may be necessary to ensure safety. Mr. Osgood was present and informed the Board that Mr. Carter has not requested this of him directly and that this builder has caused nothing but problems. It was suggested that a site visit be scheduled and action be recommended by the Highway Surveyor and Planning Board. Spring Hill Definitive - Detention Pond Mr. Paul St.Hilaire, developer of Spring Hill was present and informed the Board that the final coat is applied to Summer St. and that the shoulder areas of the pond is scheduled to be loamed and seeded. No response or letter was received addressing any of the problems discussed at the June 9, 1986 meeting. The Board also requested the developer and engineer to report to the board in a July 9, 1986 letter. MOTION: By John Simons, the Planning Board will require the detention pond to be substantially completed or the security will be revoked. SECOND: By Paul Hedstrom. VOTE: Unanimous. Frances Estates Definitive Attorney Charles Kelley, representative of E.C.S., presented the Board with the Release of Lots. Mr. Nitzsche questioned the septic systems installation in lieu of sewer connection. Lot releases are for 2,3,4,5,6,and 7. The remaining lots will still be under the covenant. All the septic systems have been approved by the Board of Health. MOTION: SECOND: By Michael Roberts to accept the release of lots subject to the review of the Town Planner and the Chairman. By John Burke DISCUSSION: VOTE: Mr. Nitzsche noted that there is no septic design for Lot #3. Therefore the releases are only for Lots 2,4,5,6, and 7. Lot 7 must go through NACC for approval, it is not included in the release either. The Release Form must be modified to properly reflect the correct lot releases. Unanimous. BOND RELEASES Bear Hill Development Trust MOTION: By Michael Roberts to release $50,000 for finish coat of hottop and bermingon Bear Hill Rd. and Blue Ridge Rd. and $18,000 for Lots J and H Appleton Street (Highway Department). Release of $21,330 from the Board of Public Works. $12,500 shall be release from offsite improvments on Dale and Appleton. SECOND: Paul Hedstrom. DISCUSSION: Fire alarm box is not installed per the Fire Chief.