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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-12-01December Regular Meeting The PLANNING BOARD held a regular monthly meeting on Monday evening, December 1, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Office Meeting Room. The following members were present and voting: William Chepulis, Chairman; Paul Hedstrom, Vice-Chairman; Michael Roberts; and John Burke. ~Lr. William Cyr, Highway Surveyor, and Susan St. Pierre, Town Planner, were also present. PLANS NOT R~UIRING APPROVAL MIDDLESEX STREET - The owner did not sign the application. (Owner - Strobel) Motion: by Mr. Roberts to return the application to the petitioner for the owner' s signature. Second: by Mr. Hedstrom Vote: Unanimous in favor of the motion. GREAT POND ROAD/BONN~ LANE - ~¥~uk Gelinas spoke for the applicant - turning two lots around so that they both have frontage on Bonney Lane. Motion: by Mr. Roberts that the plan of land located in North Andover, Mass. for E & F Builders, and dated November 25, 1980, be approved under Subdivision Control Law Not Required, subject to the petitioner showing the piece of property that Parcel A will be attached to. * Second: by ~Lr. Hedstrom Vote: Unanimous in favor of the motion. SO. BRADFORD,;INTER STREET - Re-subdivided Motion: by Mr. Hedstrom to approve the plan of land located in North Andover, Mass. for Harbor Realty, dated November 24, 1980, under Subdivision Control Law Not Required. Second: by Mr. Burke Vote: Unanimous in fa~r of the motion. OTH~ BUSINESS S.B. HOMES - Preliminary Subdivision Plan Discussion - Abbott Street The clerk read a letter from the Board of Public Works. Mr. Cyr requested that the drainage be changed. The culdesac is doubtful about connecting to another street. The Board reviewed the plans. * The correction was made and Mr. Chepulis signed the plan and the Form A on December 11, 1980. ** Mr. D'Angelo also asked for bearings on the plan. December 1, 1980 -2- Regular Meeting S.B. Homes - Continued The members of the Board discussed the land with Nr. Frank Gelinas; ie. growth, slope, brook, run-off. Nr. Hedstrom requested copies of the drainage calculations to assure that downstream owners would not be affected. ~[r. Gelinas agreed to provide these calculations. Notion: by ~lr. Burke to approve the Preliminary plan of land for F. and V. Olms, with the following conditions: 1. Tww catch basins shall be installed on either side of Abbott Street ~s per the Highway Surveyor's letter of December 4, 1980; 2. Drainage easements shall be deeded to the Town of North Andover; ~3. All water improvements ~hall be in accordance with the Board of Public Works letter of December 1, 1980; 4- 100 year calculations of streamflow ~nd increase of downstream flow calcu- lations shall be submitted by the engineer, Frank Gelinas; 5. Gravel shall be of good quality and free of any stone larger than 6 inches, as specified in the Highway Surveyor's letter of December 4, 1980; 6. Catch basins to be 8 in. pre-cast and all pipe to be re-inforced concrete, top-grade, as per Highway Surveyor's letter of December 4, 1980; 7. Crown of the road to be 3/8 in. per foot, as per the Highway Surveyor's letter of December 4, 1980; 8. Road to be paved 26 ft. in width and an 18 in. overlap of gravel, as per Highway Surveyor's letter of December 4, 1980; 9. Location of hydrant shall be installed as shown on the plan as per the letter of December 1, 1980 from the Board of Fire Engineers. 10. Two additional catch basins shall be installed at approximately Stations 2+30 and the grade of the cul-de-sac shall be reversed to accomodate this drainage change, as the the Highway Surveyor's letter of December 4, 1980. Second: by Mr. Roberts Vote: Unanimous-in favor of the motion. Willows Industrial Park - Desig~n Document. Attorney Bill Dalton was present tonight for the applicants. He and the Board members discussed the document. MOtion: by Mr. Burke to accept the document as presented with the changes that Paul Hedstrom requested (adding Clause #3) to be delivered to the Board at its next meeting. Also, that the Planning Board appoint Paul Hed- strom, an attorney, to approve the corrected copy. Second: by Mr. Roberts Vote: Unanimous in favor. December 1, 1980 -3- Regular Meeting Willows Industrial Park - Bond Release The clerk read letters from V. Grasso and the Highway Surveyor. Motion: by Mr. Roberts that per the Highway Surveyor's recommendation, $25,000 be released, leaving a balance of $30,000. Second: by Nr. Burke Vote: Unanimous in favor of the motion. Lakeside - Bond Release The clerk read letters from John Turtle and the Highway Surveyor. Motion: by Mr. Roberts that per the Highway Surveyor's recommendation, $13,000 be re~eased, leaving a balance of $100,000. Second: by Mr. Burke Vote: Unanimous in favor of the motion. Lakeside - Siltation problem at Steven's Pond The clerk read a letter from Mr. Vincent Turano, Brentwood Circle. Mr. Tuttle told the Board that he has taken measures to correct the problem and make sure it does not happen in the future. Notion: by Mr. Roberts to notify the Highway Department of the problem and to keep in tou~h with Mr. Tuttle on this part of the development. Also, to send a copy of Mr. Turano's letter to the Conservation Commission to be sure they are aware of the problem and to keep the Planning Board informed of the siltation effects of this development as often as possible. Second: by Mr. Hedstrom Vote: Note: Unanimous in favor of the motion. Mr. Chepulis requested a letter from Mr. Turtle at the next meeting. Turtle agreed to submit one. Mr. Rocky Ridge - Restrictive Covenants Susan St. Pierre said that some changes are needed, ie. need a completion date, and several "blanks" have to be filled in. The Planning Board and Mr. 5bAttle agreed on the following completion dates: Binder coat of November 1, 1981 and Finish coat of August 1, 1982. Motion: by Mr. Hedstrom to approve as to form with Ms. St. Pierre's modifications, and release the Subdivision Control Agreement and the Covenant and the Chairman will sign when completed and corrected. * Second: by Mr. Roberts Vote: Unanimous in favor of the m~.tion. * Mr. Chepulis signed the Release and Subdivision Control Agreement on 12/9/80. December 1, 1980 -4- Regular Meeting. Ha~neadow - Attempts to have road paved Mr. Cyr did not write a letter to the Andover Savings Bank as discussed at the last meeting. He went to see Town Counsel, who called the bank and the bank referred him to Attorney Hatch. Thebank's attorney will try to get Mr. Hig~ens to "sign off". They are trying to release all monies to the town so that completion can be accomplished. It should have been signed and released today (December 1, 1980), but Mr. Cyr has not heard yet. Wildwood Park - Enforcement of B~nd Mr. Cyr said that the gravel has been applied - it is not sufficient, but it is there. Mr. Ahearn called Mr. Cyr and said it will be completed tomorrow (December 2, 1980). Susan St. Pierre recommended that the Planning Board enforce the bond. Motion: byMr. Burke to enforce the bond and notify Town Counsel of its action, so that the road can be completsd before weather does not permit completion. Second: by ~r. Roberts Vote: Unanimous in favor of the motion. Note: Mr. Richard Umlah was present and told the Board that he needs the asphault on - he does not have safe access to his property. Greenwood East - One driveway servicing three lots Ben Osgood spoke, representing General Store Realty Trust. This is within a subdivision that is not yet completed. Mr. Frank Gelinas told the Board that the regulation prohibiting this does not apply in this subdivision. On the same l~und, there were dual drivewa~ put in - it was done ~ or 5 times by Ben Os~ood, with approval. Susan St. Pierre recommended that they use the driveway to service ONE lot, and said that the Building Inspector cannot issue permits on these three lots. Motion: by Mr. Hedstrom that the Planning Board send a letter to General Store Realty Trust (J. Barbagallo) expressing their disgmst over the apparent breach of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations and to appear at the next meeting to discuss this problem; and should the work continue, it is at their own risk and expense; and also to contact the Highway Surveyor to discuss what might be done to protect erosion on the land. Second: By Mr. Roberts Vote: Unanimous in favor of the motion. Note: Letter sent certified mail on December 3, 1980. December 1, 1980 -5- Regular Meeting Board of Appeals - Legal Notices Sub~tch - Motinn by Mr. Hedstrom to adhere to Zoning By-Law. Second by Mr. Roberts. Vote: Unanimous. Ad~m~ - Motion by Hedstrom to adhere to Zoning By-Laws. Second by Roberts. Unanimous. Mood~ - Motion by Mr. Hedstrom to give a favorable recommendation. SEcond by Mr. Roberts. Unauimous. Reed - Motion by Mr. Roberts to adhere to Zoning By-Laws. Second by Mr. Hedstrom Unanimous vote. The Planning Board is asked to attend the Land Use Meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 1980 at 7:30 in the Selectmen's Office. Legal Notices - Towns - Received and on file. Minutes - Motion by Mr. Burke to accept as written. Second by Mr. Roberts. Note: Mr. Chepulis requested some changes in the minutes; ie. Correct who signed Fo~m A on Bonney Lane, add comment about housing re-hab grant on Riverview/ Ashland; clarify the vote at Town Meeting on Schruender request for re-zoning. All corrections have been made. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. William Chepulis, ~airman Jean E. White, Secretary