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REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 20, 1986
The North Andover Planning Board held a Regular Meeting on
Monday evening, October 20, 1986 in the Town Office Meeting Room.
The following members were present and voting when the meeting was
called to order at 8:18 p.m.: Erich W. Nitzsche, Chairman; John L.
Simons, Clerk; John J. Burke. Karen Nelson and Buddy Cyr were
present at the meeting. Tricia Wrenn, Assistant Town Planner, was
also present.
GROWTH COMMITTEE
A representative of the Growth Committee requested that the
Planning Board not reactivate the Zoning Bylaw Committee because of
the new town government, namely a Town Manager, will be involved in
any zoning changes. The Growth Committee is working closely with
Connery Assoc. and will be presenting their recommendations on
November 6, 1986 at the Atkinson School at 7:30 p.m. The Board took
the suggestion under advisement.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Orchard Path Estates - Definitive Subdivision - M. Smolak
John Simons read the legal notice and opened the Public
Hearing. Michael Smolak, the applicant, represented himself because
his engineer, John Callahan, died suddenly a few days before the
meeting. Attorney Walter Flowers represented the applicant.
Highlights of that presentation are:
- Preliminary plan withdrawn by the applicant.
- This subdivision is a Modification of the Coventry Estates I
Subdivision.
- A variance was granted by the Board of Appeals to build a
roadway on 80' section of the Watershed District.
- The applicant intends to install sidewalks along Dale St.
- The applicant seeks guidance on the width of the cul-de-sac
and would like to install a self-maintaining island.
John Simons read into the record letters from the Highway
Surveyor, Conservation Commission and the Fire Department.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By John Burke to continue the Public Hearing until the
November 3, 1986 board meeting.
John L. Simons.
Unanimous.
Coventry Estates II a, b, c - Continued
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By John Burke to continue the Public Hearing per the
applicant's request until November 3, 1986.
John L. Simons.
Unanimous.
MOTION: By John J. Burke to grant the Planning Board an extension
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SECOND:
VOTE:
until November 21, 1986 to make a decision on
subdivision.
John L. Simons.
Unanimous.
this
Chairman Nitzsche commented that since the Public Hearing
is continued until November 3, the Planning Board will be
needing more than 2 weeks time to decide on this
subdivision.
Bear Hill Rescission - Continued
John Burke read a status report from the Highway Surveyor on
this subdivision: Mr. Alexanian has completed all his items on the
checklist and recommends a release of all monies being held except
$10,000 until June, 1987; Mr. Tuttle's portion is about 98% complete
with only some minor problems and recommends all but $10,000 until
June, 1987. The Board will not release any money at this meeting.
Messrs. Turtle and Alexanian were present for discussion.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By John J. Burke to close the Public Hearing on the Bear
Hill Subdivision Rescission.
John L. Simons.
Unanimous.
DECISIONS
Patnaude- Preliminary Subdivision
John Simons read a letter from the Highway Surveyor recommending
that this subdivision be denied because of the steep grades. The
Board of Health had no objection to this subdivision. Con Comm
requests that a Notice of Intent be filed with their office.
Discussion followed concerning the grade of Appleton Street. Before
any decision is made on this preliminary plan, a site visit will
be scheduled in the near future with Mr. Cyr, Bill MacLeod, Mr. &
Mrs. Patnaude and representatives of the Planning Board and the
Board of Public Works. An extension will be needed in order to
accommodate the site visit before making a decision. The Board
unanimously accepted the extension to November 6, 1986.
Village Way - Special Permit, Lot 2
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
NOTE:
By John J. Burke that the Planning Board conditionally
grant the Special Permit request as shown on plan dated
February 5, 1982, revised and received September 22, 1986
for Anthony Foresta to allow the construction of a single
family dwelling on Lot #2 subject to the eight (8)
conditions in the approval.
Paul A. Hedstrom.
Unanimous.
The decision hereby becomes a part of these minutes.
MINUTES
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By John J. Burke to accept the draft minutes of the
9/8/86, 9/22/86 and 10/6/86 board meetings.
John L. Simons.
Unanimous.
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DISCUSSION
Irvine Estates
Mr. Bill MacLeod represented Mr. McLaughlin and explained that
the Subdivision is on hold pending the outcome of the sewer extension
to the Colonade on Great Pond Road. A six-month extension is being
requested by the developer to begin building of the subdivision.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By Paul A. Hedstrom to grant a 6-month extension on the
Irvine Preliminary Subdivision to June 30, 1987.
John J. Burke.
Unanimous.
Jefferson Park Barn Update
Paul Hedstrom read a letter from Richard Kaminski, engineer
representing Jefferson Park requesting that this item be placed on
the November 3, 1986 planning Board agenda. He was unable to make
tonight's meeting and will be able to update the board at the next
meeting.
Town Counsel
Paul Hedstrom requested that the Town Planner invite Town Counsel
to the next Planning Board meeting to update the board on the status
of all court cases currently on file with their office. He also
suggested that an item be placed on each Planning Board agenda address-
ing the court cases and where they are in the litigation process.
BOND RELEASES
Forest Street - Biggio
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
NOTE:
By John J. Burke to release $20,000 from the Highway Dept.
bond on Mr. Biggio's Forest St. project in accordance with
Highway Surveyor's recommendation.
Paul A. Hedstrom.
Three in favor; one opposed (E. Nitzsche.)
Chairman Nitzsche requested that all letters for release
on bond money be at the Planning Office two weeks before
the meeting.
The meeting ADJOURNED at 10:05 p.m.
Erich W. Nitzsche, Chairman
Nancy ~ St~vehson, Secretary