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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-04-06April 6, 1981 Regular Meeting The PLANNING BOARD held a meeting on Monday evening, April 6, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Office Meeting Room. The following members were present and voting: Paul A. Hedstrom, Michael P. Roberts, Erich Nitzsche, John J. Burke, and Vincent Turano, who arrived late. Town Planner Susan St. Pierre and Highway Surveyor William Cyr were also present. Before the meeting came to order, members of the Board presented a plaque and gifts to Mr. William Chepulis, who served on the Planning Board for 20 years. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Amendments to Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land Motion: by Mr. Burke to table until May 5, 1981 Secona: by Mr. Roberts Motion carries 2. Re-Zone Turnpike Street - Petition of Edward Phelan The legal notice was read. Mr. Phelan was present and told the Board that the State took some of his land several years ago for industrial purposes, but that it is not suitable for indistrial use. He would like to revert back to Residential so that his son can build a home on the property. The house would front on Chestnut Street, which is zoned Residential. No one spoke in favor or opposition to the petition. Motion: by Mr. Roberts to recommend favorable action at the Town Meeting on Article 67. Second: by Mr. Burke Motion carries. 3. Table 2 Corrections in Zoning By-Law - Petition of Planning B'o~rd The legal notice was read. Town Planner St. Pierre told the Board that there is an error in the current Zoning By-Law, and the purpose of this article is to clarify those errors. April 6, 1981 -2- Regular Meeting Motion: by Mr. Roberts to recommend favorable action at the Town Meeting on Article 76. Second: by Mr. Burke Motion carries. 4. Re-Zone Bradford Street - Petition of C. Lincoln Giles The legal notice was read. Mr. Giles was present and told the Board that he wishes to change the zoning so that multi family units can be made out of an old nursing home. The land is currently zoned R-2 and he wishes to change it to R-5. Mr. Andrejs R. Strikis, the architect, gave a slide presentation. Some of the highlights are: - To restore the exterior and subdivide the main building and add a new wing. All the necessary set-backs are there, as well as the floor area ratio. - Fire trucks and the ambulance will have adequate access. The tax breakdown is: Existing $ 1,249.00 Razed 320.00 18 units (condos)S30,672.00 He also showed another building on Chestnut Street which Mr. Giles converted to condominiums several years ago. Member Nitzsche asked the applicant if he had contacted the Board of Health and he replied - Yes, there is some question as to the present state of the old leaching field and the problem will have to be addressed. Member Roberts asked about the traffic flow because of the sharp corner. Mr. Strikis replied that it is not that bad you can go either from Bradford Street or Great Pond Road. Motion: by Mr. Roberts to take the matter under advisement. Second: by Mr. Burke Motion carries. 5. Driveway Definition Petition of Fire Engineers The legal notice was read. April 6, 1981 -3-. Regular Meeting Driveway definition continued The purpose of this amendment is to have one driveway servicing one lot. Fire Chief Dennis Currier told the Board that if there is mo~'e than one house off a driveway, it creates problems for his department. Town Planner St. Pierre recommended that the Board act favorably on this article. Mo ti on: by Mr. Roberts that the Planning Board recommend favorable action at the Town Meeting on Article 69, with the addition of "except by Special Permit, with the Planning Board being the Special Permit granting authority." Second: by Mr. Burke Motion carries. 6.~ Re-zone Riverview/Ashland Streets - Petition of Planning Board The legal notice was read. Town Planner St. Pierre explained that the area is currently zoned I-S, and the purpose of the article is to zone it R-4. The town has a housing re-hab grant for the area and it must be rezoned in order to use the money. She also wants two parcels excluded: Landers and Finnocharrio. Motion: by Mr. Roberts that the Planning Board recommend favorable action at Town Meeting on Article 77, with the amendment that two parcels of land, owned by Landers and Finnocharrio, be excluded. Second: by Mr. Burke Motion carries. PLANS NOT REQUIRING APPROVAL Richards - Turnpike St. Motion: by Mr. Burke that the plan of land in North Andover, prepared for G. McCormick, dated 3/11/81 and revised 3/28/81, be approved under subdivision control law not required. Second: by Mr. Roberts Motion carries. Scott Follansbee Paddock Estates - Table until April 13, 1981 Andrew Circle Realty Trust - Sharpner's Pond Road Scott Follansbee gave the B~ard a presentation, and asked them to review the plan and postpone their decision. April 6, 1981 -4- Regular Meeting Sharpner's Pond Rd. continued Scott also told the Board that if he brings this plan in as a subdivision, it would have 60 house lots; as a Form A, you only have 13 lots. A discussion followed on rubbish pick up, fire protection, etc. Motion: by Mr. Roberts to take under advisement. Second: by Mr. Burke Motion carries. John Warlick Great Pond Road Sign Form A only ~Not signed tonight. ~atrio~ Rea,l'ty Trust -,Lacy Street.,~J. Philbin Mr. Burke disqualified~himself from the vote. Withdrawn without prgjudice by applicant. Mot!o~n: ~bY Mr. Roberts to accept withdrawal. Second: by Mr. Nitzsche Motion carries. LAKESIDE - Discussion with John Tuttle Paul asked for an update. Member Turano abstained from the discussion. Mr. Tuttle said that he has taken care of all the things that needed to be done. There were some springs, which he picked up. He is ready to gravel and hottop, and he installed a sedimentation pond. He further said that the Conservation Commission is not unhappy with the situation. Mr. Nitzsche asked if a Notice of Intent had been filed and Tuttle replied "I don't know - I gave it to my engineer." There was some confusion as to who should file - the developer or the town. Mr. James Lafond, Chairman of the CC, was present and told the Board that the Notice of Intent has NOT been received. Buddy Cyr said he wants to stabilize the slopes and told Tuttle he wants it started this week. Mr. Roberts wants another update at the next meeting and Mr. Turtle agreed to attend. April 6, 1981 -5- Regular Meeting GREENWOOD EAST - Correspondence from Town Boards and Abutters Letters from the Board of Public Works (2), the Fire Department, and the abutters were read. Benny Osgood was present and s'aid that he has swept the street and that he intends to clean the catch basins and stabilize the slope. Once the site has vegetation, the problems should be resolved. The following voiced concern tonight: Linda Kalution, Mrs. Jones, Mr. DiFruscio, Carl Pomeroy, any Atty. James Hyde, who represents several abutters. Highway Surveyor William Cyr had the following comments to make: As long as things are done according to plan, he has no problems, and that we should have something in writing stating that the developer will proceed according to plan. Motion: by Mr. Roberts that the Planning Board draw an order of conditions in reference to the waiver request from the Rules and Regulations and that these conditions be presented to the petitioner and other various abutters so that the Planning Board may take action on this w~iver on April 13, 1981. Second: by Mr, Nitzsche Motion carries. COMMERCE PARK OF NORTH ANDOVER - Input from Town Boards Motion: by Mr. Burke to table Second: by Mr. Roberts Motion carries. GILMAN LANE- Discussion with Mr. Patrick Cone Member Turano abstained. Mr. Cone was present and said that there is a restriction recorded with the 1972 plan. William McLeod, the engineer told the Board that: 1. He has gone to the Conservation Commission and submitted a plan to them. 2. They wish to deedLot 27 to the CC. 3. There was a 50' easement for future access to the F. Rockwell property, which has been subdivided. He also said that Mr. Cone has agreed to construct the roadway according to the Highway Surveyor's specifications. April 6, 1981 -6- Regular Meeting Gilman Lane - Continued Town Planner St. Pierre told Mr. Cone that it is necessary to supply the Planning Board with some t~pe of security. There is some confusion over a covenant, and McLeod said that there must have been a covenant because the plan was filed. Mr. Cyr then said that he would like to see a drainage easement and Mr. Cone replied that the drainage is in according to plan. Mr. Cone also stated that he wishes to change the lots lines between Lots 25 and 26 so that 26 could move further to the North and that less wetlands would have to be filled. The Board has not yet recieved a reply from Town Counsel on whether a public hearing is necessary on this subdivision. Motion: by Mr. Roberts to refer the plan to Town Counsel to make a determination on the public hearing and about th~ easement. Second: by Mr. Nitzsche Motion carr-i JETWOOD STREET - Tabled WINTER HILL ESTATES - Cg.r.res.pondence from Town Counsel and Atty. Hatch The clerk read letters from the Police Chief, Atty. Hatch, and the Town Counsel. Highway Surveyor Cyr recommended that the Planning Board take the necessary steps to get the money from the bank to be put in an account with the Town Accountant to finalize the work as shown on the plan. Motion: by Mr. Turano to issue a letter to enforce the bond on Phase I of the Winter Hill Estates.Subdivision. Second: by Mr. Burke Motion Carries WILLOWS INDUSTRIAL PARK - PHASE II - Tabled INGALLS CBOSSING II - Correction The plan numbers were referenced incorrectly. There is an amendment stating that the plan number is incorrect, but it has been misplaced. Motion: by Mr. Roberts tnat any member of the PlanniD§ Board be authorized to sign the correction of Ingalls Crossing II After review by the Town Planner. April 6, 1981 -7- Regular Meeting Ingalls 'II Continued Second by Mr.' Burke Motion carries. SUBDIVISION UP-DA?E Susan St. Pierre recommended that~ti~e Planning Board enforce the bonds on Greenwood West, Great Pond Woodland, and Carleton Farms West. Motion: by Mr. Turano that the Planning Board wait for recommendations from the Highway Surveyor before taking action. Second: by Mr. Nitzsche Motion Carries CONSERVATION COMMISSION Determination Form Mo ti on: by Mr. Turano that, henceforth, it shall b'e the policy of the North Andover Planning Board to request a "Deter- mination of Applicability" under the "Wetlands Protection Act", (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, as amended), for all definitive subdivision plans whic~ are submitted to the Planning Board. Said request to be made at the time that the legal notice of the subdivision's public hearing is forwarded to all abutters as required under the "Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land" Said request shall be prepared by tne Town Planner and/or Planning Board Secretary and signed by one member of the Planning Board on behalf or. the entire Planning Board. Said request shall not be sent in the event that a request for "Determination of Applicability" or a "Notice of Intent" has already been submitted for the land in question. Second: by Mr. Roberts Motion carries BOARD OF APPEALS - Legal Notices North Andover Housing Authority - Elderly Complex Motion: by Mr. Roberts to table until April 13, 1981 Second: by Mr. Nitzsche Motion carries Donahue, John - Moody St. Motion: by Mr~ Burke to recommend favorable action. Second: by Mr. Roberts Motion carries. April 6, 1981 -8- Regular Meeting Mr. Hedstrom discussed the request of the Town Counsel to raise the salary of the position as he would like to make a recommendation at the upcoming meeting. Motion: by Mr. Roberts to give a favorable recommendation on the request of Town Counsel to raise the salary of the position. Second: by Mr. Burke Motion does NOT carry. MINUTES - March 16, 1981 Accepted. The meet,ing adjourned at 11:00 p.m. Paul A. Hedstrom, Chairman Jean E. White, Secretary