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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-01-21296 The Planning Board held a regular meeting on Thursday evening, January 21, 1988 in the Town Hall, Selectmen's Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order ab 8:85 p.m. by Chairman~ Paul Hedstrom. ALso present and voting were John Simons, Clerk and John Burke, George Perna and Erich Nitzsche were absent. Becuase there was no quorum, the Planning Board could not hear the application of Kindercare, Repetitive Petition, as scehduled. Public Hearinqs Hickory Hill - Definitive Subdivision A1 Shaboo spoke to the Board giving background on Hickory Hill. Original preliminary plan showed a 24 lot subdivision and subsequently the definitive plan for the same, with a preliminary subdivision plan for a cluster development. Applicant requested an extension until after Town Meeting in December, in order to see if the Town was going to purchase the Mazurenko property which is adjacent to this property. Applicant is now proposing a cluster developmentunder the PRO Regulations. Seventy-one units are allowed, fifty-two are being proposed. Paul Hedstrom questioned the number of house lots on the property. Mr Shaboo said there were 2~ house tots. Proposing to permanently easement the development rights to the Town for the remainder of the parcel not utilized for the cluster development. Three different schematics for condominums, each with 5a units, townhouses, two units per building, all containing about the same amount of land. All proposals are to the rear of the property, not disturbing the hill. Sewer to connect to French Farm, water loop from Barker Street through French Farm. Ten parking spaces are allowed at the end of the property which abuts the Mazurenko Property. No effect on the wetlands, not located in the watershed district, or on top of the hill but on the shallow slopes of the hill. Aopl~cant is looking for direction regarding: 1. authority to proceed with PRO Plan 8. extension on time to complete work. Paul Hedstrom asked Mr. Shaboo how he established density. Mr Shaboo said acreage related to the particular zoning; watershed, not watershed; R-1 and R-a, 2 acre, 1 acre zoning. Mr Shaboo spoke to his client regarding the application presently before the Planni ~ng Board for a subdivision. His client will withdraw the ap~li ~c~ati~withE~ prOSodic'e, MOTION: By John Simons to accept the withdrawal of the Hickory Hill Definitive Subdivision without prejudice. SECOND: John Burke VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Because of the'number of people in attendance, waiting to hear the Kindercare Petition, the Chairman, Paul Hedstrom announced that it could not be heard until another member was present. Erich Nitzsche was expected, possibly later. The Board was asked if it was not heard at this meeting, when would it be heard? Paul Hedstrom stated that it would be heard on the February Ath meeting, first item on the agenda. Brookview Estates The engineer was not present to discuss any issues. To be heard on February 18, 1988 Planning Board Meeting Boston Hill Ski Area - Definitive Subdivision Bob Dunn, the applicant spoke and stated that he was waiting for his engineer. Scott Stocking stated that the hearing was not closed because the Board was waiting for a response from Buddy Cyr, Highway Department. The engineer for Mr. Dunn is Ken Greenleaf of H.W. Moore of Boston. The Board will discuss this application when the engineer arrives. Approval Not Required Form A's Granville Lane - Georqe. Fart - Creating a Lot MOTION: By John Simons to approve subject to a notice being attached to the plan stating that it may not be buildable for zoning purposes due to location of the driveway. SECOND: John Burke VOTE: Unanimous of those present. N.A. Business Park - Channel Buildinq - Change Lot Line MOTION: By John Burke to approve SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Safe 'N' Sound - John Todd MOTION: By John Simons to deny because it represents a subdivision. SECOND: John Burke VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Discussions Open Space Worksho~ Scott Stocking spoke to the Board about attending a workshop on Saturday, January 23, 1988, to be held at Merrimack College. The workshop is being sponsored by the Town of North Andover and the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission. During the discussion, John Burke cited that he would have to resign as a representative to the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission due to its meeting schedule conflicting with the Planning Board's schedule. Stephen Madaus was appointed as the representative by the Board. Irvine Estates Cited during the discussion was the fact that the Planning Board had asked the applicant for an extension on the preliminary plan because of the sewer issue. The applicant has requested an additional entension at this time. The Board requested that the applicant be present to discuss the issue. 29S Meetinq with NACC Scott Stocking spo~e to the Board, requesting representatives from the Planning Board attend a meeting being held on January 8?, 1988 between the NACC, Channel Building and the Planning Board to discuss the connection of the road in the North Andover Business Park. Paul Hedstrom and John Simons are to attend. At 9:85 p.m., Paul Hedstrom apologized to the people who were attending the meeting to hear Kindercare and the fact that Mr. Nitzsche would probably not be able to attend at this late hour. Mr. David Bain~ representing Kindercare, spoke to those persons interested in this application, citing that it was not the final step, and that it was only a petition to show significant and material changes from the original plans. For the record, John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. MOTION: By John Burke to continue the public hearing to February 4th, first on the agenda. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Public Hearinq Boston Hill Ski Area - Definitive Subdivision Mr. Ken Greenleaf spoke to the Planning Board, citing that the size of the roadway was very small. Development is contingent on the proposed sewer lines on Turnpike Street. This is a three lot subdivision. The detention area can be adjusted to conform to any development to mitigate run-off. Scott Stocking stated that he was still waiting for comments from the Highway Department. The applicant has to file with the State DPW when developed. Mr. John Kimball, representing the Trustees of the Reservation spoke to the Board citing the major concern of the Reservation being the strip of land which is a right-of-way, abutting the property never ne disturOed or traveled on by vehicles. MOTION: By John Burke to close the public hearing and take the matter under advisement. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous of those present. MOTION: By John Burke to accept a thirty day extension, for the decision, from the applicant. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Chestnut Street - Common Driveway Not discussed due to lack of ouorum. Coventry Estates - Common Driveway Not discussed due to lack of quorum 299 Decisions 1070 Osqood Street - Site Plan Review Extension needed, no action due to lack of quorum. Applicant requested an extension until February 25, accepted by the Planning Board. Lonq Pasture - Definitive Subdivision Extension needed, no action due to lack of quorum. Applicant requested an extension until March l, accepted by the Planning Board. Abbott Villaqe - Definitive Subdivision Modification No action taken. Extension needed. Jeffrey Place - Definitive Subdivision Extension needed, no action taken, no quorum. John Burke not voting on this matter. Mr Tom Callahan was present and wrote for an extension until March l, 1988. Jerad II - Common Driveway No action taken due to lack of quorum Coventry Estates - Common Driveways Deferred from this meeting. Bond & Covenants Bearhitl Subdivision - Bond Release MOTION: By John Simons to recind the ~'°tio~ m~c~e~Y seconded by himself on January ?, 1988, to release funds for th~' Bearhill Subdivision, due to conflicting amounts available. SECOND: John Burke VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Kara Drive - Bond Release John James, representated Mr. Flynn, spoke to the Board. Also present was Beverly Longueil, daughter of Mr. Joseph Giard, who is an abutter to the development and is in litigation with Mr. Flynn because of a drainage problem. Mrs. Longeuil spoke inbehalf of her father and requested that the Board abstain from releasing any money until the drainage issue was cleared up. After a lengthy discussion many issues were cleared up for Mrs. Longueil. Also present was Jack Linden, Conservation Commission. He spoke and helped in clearing up the issues. MOTION: By John Burke to release $9q,000 and retain $20,000 for work to be completed and request that the applicant supply a set of As-Builts Plans in order to determine the existing conditions on the site. SECOND: John Simons Vote: Unanimous of those present. 3OO Cranberry Lane -.- Bond Acceptance & Bond Release MOTION: By John Burke to accept the bond and release lots subject to everything being in order. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous Jerad I Bond Release MOTION: By John Burke to release the monies as per the Department Heads, releasing $36,000 and a field determination on the erosion control methods called for by the Board. Second: John Simons Vote: Unanimous The account is to be in the Town of North Andover only, not the Town and Mr. Janusz. This is to be corrected by Mr. Janusz and accepted by the Board in its new form. Irvine Estates MOTION: By John Burke to accept a six month extension for the decision on the preliminary plan till May 31, 1988. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous of those present MOTION: By John Burke to adjourn the meeting. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous of those present The meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m. Paul A. Hedstrom, Chairman Janet L. Eaton, Secretary