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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-03-16182 REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 16, 1987 The PLANNING BOARD held a Regular Meeting on Monday evening, March 16, 1987 in the Town Office Meetlng Room. The meeting was called to order at 7:50 p.m. with the following members present and voting: Erich W. Nitzsche, Michael Roberts, John Simons and John Burke. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By Michael Roberts to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. John Simons. Unanimous. At 8:45 p.m., the Planning Board opened their Regular Meeting. A full board was present. Karen Nelson, Tricia Wrenn were present. PUBLIC HEARINGS Pleasant St., Lots 56, 58, 59 Reconsideration Special Permit for John Simons read the legal notice and opened the public hearing. Letters from the Police, Health, Fire and NACC were read into the record. Letters from abutters DeFusco, Harriman and Hart, opposing the reconsideration, were also read into the record. The application for the Special Permit is to allow the applicant to refile to the Appeals Board for a variance to allow building in the Watershed and cutting within 250 ft. of the Lake. If the Planning Board denies the reconsideration, the applicant must wait 2 years before reapplylng to the Appeals Board. Charles Perrault, attorney representing Pleasant Times Realty Trust, made the presentation. He stated that there has been specific and material change to the plan, namely, moving the location of the building totally out of the no construction zone which was accomplished by moving the lot lines. Mr. James O'Day of Cyr Engineering stated that the building has been moved 20-25 ft. Vice Chairman Roberts directed the Town Planner to contact the Board of Appeals for their intent and purpose when they issued their denall of the variance. A site visit must also be scheduled by March 21, 1987 and the engineer must the stake the house placement before that date. Mr. John Hart spoke in opposition of the project. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By Michael Roberts to close the public hearing and take the matter under advisement with the understanding that the Town Planner will contact the Board of Appeals for the above information. Paul Hedstrom. Unanimous. [] Eastprint, Willow St. Site Plan Review John Simons read the public hearing notice and letters from Health, Police and Fire Department into the record. Jim Bourgeois, Channel Builders of Andover requested a continuance of the public hearing in order to address the concerns of the Fire Chief as stated in his letter. MOTION: By John Burke to continue the public hearing until April 27, 1987. SECOND: Michael Roberts. VOTE: Unanimous. APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLANS Turnpike St., Caffrey, lot line change DISCUSSION: Members agreed that Assessor's lot designations were not needed on the plan. MOTION: By John Simons to accept the written statement allowing the applicant to withdraw without prejudice. SECOND: Michael Roberts. VOTE: Unanimous. Pleasant St., J.Y. Realty, lot line change MOTION: By Michael Roberts to approve the Form A plan. SECOND: Paul Hedstrom. VOTE: Unanimous. Bradford St., Trident Co., creation of 5 lots. (Frontage in North Andover, remainder in Boxford.) MOTION: By Michael Roberts to approve the Form A plan. SECOND: John Burke. VOTE: Unanimous. MINUTES MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John Burke to accept the minutes of the 2/23/87 meeting. Michael Roberts. Unanimous. DECISIONS Dunkin Donuts, 129 Main St., S~te Plan Review MOTION: By John Burke to approve the Special Permit for Dunkin Donuts subject to the 8 conditions and amendments by Planning Board members with regard to wooden sign and mansard. SECOND: Michael Roberts. DISCUSSION: Number #6 shall read the Planning Board will approve sign in writing before installing. VOTE: Unanimous. NOTE: This decision hereby becomes a part of these minutes. 183 DISCUSSION 184 Seven Oaks - Preliminary Subdivision Mr. Phil Christiansen represented the applicant, Romas Brickus. Highlights were: 20 acres, off Forest St., 9 lots. Wetlands on property. - Roadway to temporary 300 ft..cul-de-sac. - Town water and septic systems. - Discussed the potentla.1 connection with Jerad Place and how Mr. Janusz has backed out of that potential connection. - Steepest grade 4%. - Common driveway will provide access to 3 lots. - Will apply to NACC after Planning Board makes their decision. - NACC may dictate where the road should be placed. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By Michael Roberts to take the matter under advisement with the idea that written notification go out to Mr. Janusz and Mr. Neve that a comprehensive plan has been submitted to the Planning Board for review and that we want them to respond and give their input with some direction on this whole parcel of land. John Burke. Unanimous. APRIL MEETING SCHEDULE Regular Meeting for the month of April are April 6 and April 27, 1987. Public Hearings will begin at 7:30 p.m. on April 7, 14 and 16, 1987. UNITY REALTY TRUST A letter from Richard Kaminski was read into the record that stated minor changes to the Site Plan at 30 Mass. Ave. have been made: lost parking spaces and exterior columns. Chairman Nitzsche requested that dimensions of the building be shown on the site plan. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By Michael Roberts that we acknowledge the minor changes on the Site Plan for Unity Realty Trust and that we continue to take the matter under advisement. Paul Hedstrom. Unanimous. BOARD OF APPEALS DESIGNEE MOTION: By Paul Hedstrom to appoint John Simons as the Planning Board's designee to the Zoning Board of Appeals which will involve attending their meetings. SECOND: Michael Roberts. VOTE: Unanimous. 185 French Farm Easement Mr. Fred Ford requested to be placed on the agenda with reference to an easement on his property. Mr. Ford stated that the easement and settlement which Mr. Osgood offered him are unacceptable. Mike Sousa, 200 French Farm Rd. spoke about the issue. The lot owners in question are in receipt of easement documents. Mr. Souza requested that the sewer pipe be removed from his property. Vice Chairman Roberts stated that this is a civil matter. The Planning Board has acted as requested on the unsafe manhole covers and that lot owners should be notified with regard to easements. The developer was instructed by the Planning Board to solve the title issue. After much discussion the Planning Board suggested that the lot owners contact the Board of Public Works for removal of the sewer pipe. No transactions can be accepted on that sewer llne until the easements are secured. Erich Nitzsche stated the Town will not accept the street until the easement issue is solved. Emergency service though will be provided. BONDS Ingalls Crossing (Olympic Lane) - Release MOTION: By John Burke to release the funds subject to receiving letters from the respective departments. SECOND: Michael P. Roberts. VOTE: Unanimous. Teoma Estates - Release MOTION: By John Burke to release $4,150 from the Public Works bond in accordance with that department's recommendation. SECOND: Michael Roberts. VOTE: Unanimous. Bear Hill MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: Release By John Burke to authorize the Town Planner to review the bond amounts with the understauding that Mr. Lafond's letter of June, 1982 stating that we should retain $29,000 for subdivision trees be considered when releasing money on this subdivision.- Paul Hedstrom. Unanimous. Life Care - Discussion Attorneys Elias, Lewis and James requested that the Planning Board comment and make suggestion on their article for Town Meeting for Extended Life Care Facilities. Paul Hedstrom abstained from discussion because of his firm's law