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Home My WebLink About1987-07-20224 PLANNING BOARD MEETING JULY 20, 1987 The Planning Board held a regular meeting on Monday evening, July 20, 1987 at approximately 8:00 p.m. in the Town Office Meeting Room with the following members present and voting: Erich W. Nitzsche, Chairman, John L. Simons, Clerk; John J. Burke; Paul Hedstrom; George Perna. MOTION: SECOND: MOTION: SECOND: By John Simons to go into Executive Session George Perna By George Perna to go out of Executive Session at 8:30 p.m. John Simons PUBLIC HEARING Marino - Special Permit Common Driveway John Simons read the legal notice to open the Public Hearing. A letter from the Assistant Buiding Inspector was read by John Simons. The applicant was not present. Ernest Cornelssen presented the Board with a letter signed by 10 abutters. John Simons read the letter to the Board, with the following concerns: · Site Plan does not show all contours and lacks adequate detail Plan does not match septic system plan Was individual Notices of Intent filed Driveway - in violation of wetlands Erosion controls not in compliance with requirements in file #242-413 with Conservation Commission. Grading and filling below contour 132 in violation in file #242-16 with Conservation Commision. Septic system on lot 64A appears to violate the 100' buffer zone. Substantial work was completed before issuance of Special Permit. Not enough space for fire trucks to turnaround or other larger vehicles. Tree damage and removal of excessive trees. A cease and desist order was filed on July 17, 1987, with possible zoning and conservation violations. Jack Linden spoke with regards to the wetlands. John Simons recommended that a letter be sent to the Building Inspector regarding a possible zoning violation. Don Luck, 179 Haymeadow Road, concerned about the builder's reputability. MOTION: By George Perna to disapprove as it stands. SECOND: Paul Hedstrom VOTE: Unanimous John Burke not voting. MOTION: By John Simons to adjourn and move to the Selectmen's Meeting Room at 8:55 p.m. SECOND: George Perna The meeting reopened at 9:00 p.m. 225 Flagship Drive - Site Plan Review John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Letters were were received from the Conservation Commission, Board of Health and the Fire Department. Jim Bourgoeis of Channel Building made the presentation. Also present were Michael Rice of Channel Building and Richard Perry of Kenics. The proposed is the relocation site of the Kenics Company. 32,000 sq. ft. one and one half story facility 5.01 acreas of land on the south west side 125 Flagship Drive, in an Industrial -2 (I-2) and Residential -2 (R-2) Zoning District. Approved fill-in by Conservation Commission under file #242-245. More parking to be supplied Central high crane bay area Erich Nitxzsche concerned about road conditions with regards to health and safety of the public. Also needed are~as follows: Dimensions of the building Drainage computations - Watershed District Off sets for the west side of the building Variance for 100 ft. use extention of R-2 zone from the Board of Appeals MOTION: John Burke to take the matter under advisement SECOND: Paul Hedstrom VOTE: Unanimous Os~ood Street - Site Plan Review John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Letters were received from the Conservation Commission and the Board of Health. Jim Bourgoeis, Channel Building representing Optrics Trust owner of the parcel. The proposed site of the building is at 1070 Osgood Street, located across from the Butcher Boy. Located in Industrial -2 (I-2) Zone 3,200 sq. ft. of wetland Not part of the watershed Bob Sevaris, Acting Airport Manager was recognized by the Board. He had a letter from the Airport with concerns about the approach to the airport by the air navigation. The issue is safety. Applicant to get clearance from the Lawrence Airport. Joseph D'Angelo was recognized by the Board, he expressed concern as to the permit issued had expired. Permit was extended. Arthur Lewis expressed a concern that is was too close to Lake Cochichewick. John Burke suggested that the other boards be contacted because of the closeness of the lake and traffic issues. 226 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John Simons to continue public hering for 30 days. George Perna Unanimous Gray-wood Estates - Planned Unit Development - Site Plan Review John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Letters were received from the Conservation Commission, Boand~df~Health~and~the Fire Chief. Phillip Christiansen of Christiansen Engineering the plans. 25 acres with 12 possible lots if subdivided Cluster Zoning with 13 units with more than 65% of open space. 2 - 4 units, 1 - 5 unit. 23 acres of green space - remaining wetlands Tow story units Located on the north side of Gray Street and the west side of Stiles Street in a Residential -2 (R-2) Zoning District. The following is a list of abutters and their concerns that were expressed: · Hugh France, 102 Penni Lane - Lots previous declared as unbuildable lots, also can the builder meet requirements of sewer? · Arthur Lewis, 95 Penni Lane wanted to know if they were asking for a variance. · Linda Ruscio of the Blanced Growth Committee spoke with regards to parking and the percentage of wetlands. · Michael Stella, Jr., 180 Gray Street did not receive a notice regarding the above development. Wanted to know the following: Cubic yard of fill How much wetland is to be filled Setbacks Mr. Stella also mentioned the fact that he considered Gray St. to be a dangerous roadway and was concerned about fire equipment being able to make a proper turn. · Michael Stella, Sr. commented on the fact that he considered the roadway to be too small and will the Town widen the roadway. · John Tierney, 6 Pennis Lane commented on the design being unappropriate. for that area. · Frank Rullo, 1 Gray Street, wanted to know the frontage needed per unit. · Tom O'Neil, 54 Penni Lane, commented about the impact of such a development. · Frank DeIulis of DeIulis Brothers Construction stated that it would affect 20 ft. driveway at the beginning of Stiles Street, adjacant to his property. · Tom Horgan, 17 Gray Street, did not receive a notice of hearing. MOTION: By John Burke to take the matter under advisement and to continue the public hearing until August 17, 1987. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous 227 Kni~htbridge - Site Plan Review (cont'd) Stephen Stepanski, Engineer for Knightbridge presented the Board with the following comments: Lot size of 50,000 square feet 3,700~square~feet of-c6m~ercial area_existing Located on Route 114, across from the Eagle Tribune 300 feet south of nearest abutter Lighting not to effect abutters or Route 114 Parking to be buffered by large trees Stone wall to be presevered Joseph D'Angelo, Danvers District, Office of Project Engineering for the DPW was recognized with some concerns of traffic on Route 114. Also, an application for the driveway and one for open cut for sewer to connect with existing system across the street. John Simons suggested a letter be sent to the Board of Appeals because of the number of variances that a rezoning would be more appropriate and possibly buy the abutting land for sufficient lot size. Issues to be addressed are: Drainage calculations to mitigate water runoff Paving scabrous areas Frank Chancy, Architect, spoke regarding the building size and issues that should be taken into consideration when such a building is to have an addition. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: Building size now 4,080 sq. ft., new building to be 4,840 sq. ft. Paving that exists now covers 6,800 sq. ft. to be 15,900 sq. ft. when complete. Historical significance of building 1. Constructing an addition not on the primary elevation. 2. Size, scale, massing and proportions compatible to historic building. 3. Material, color and detailing to be different from existing building. By John Burke to close the public hearing and take the matter under advisement. George Perna Unanimous DISCUSSIONS Coventry II - Definitive Plan Sign Off John Burke made a motion to sign off by Friday. review plans by Friday for signature. Erich Nitzsche to 22S MOTION: By George Perna to approve 2 signatures, the third to be Erich Nitzsche. SECOND: John Burke ABSTAINING: Erich Nitzsche and Paul Hedstrom BOND RELEASE Jerad I MOTION: AMENDED: SECOND: VOTE: By John Simons to release $36,000 With certified letter from engineer that all detention basins are constructed. George Perna Unanimous Campion Hall MOTION: By George Perna to release $35,000 SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous Special meeting to be held on Monday evening, July 27, 1987, a decision on Great Pond Estates, at 6:00 p.m. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John Simons to adjourn at 11:55 p.m. George Perna Unanimous ~Janet L. Eaton, Secretary