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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-12-16 Planning Board Minutes Planning Board Meeting DPW Conference Room December 16,1997- Members Present: Richard S. Rowen, Chairman, Alberto Angles, Associate Member were present. Alison Lescarbeau, Vice Chairman arrived at 7:15 p.m., John Simons, Clerk, arrived at 7:28 p.m. Richard Nardella arrived at 8:45 p.m. , Joseph V. Mahoney was absent. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner was also present. The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. Minutes: On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes as amended for December 2, 1997, Discussion: 50 Flagship Drive (Lot F) - site plan review Ms. Colwell stated that on September 12, 1997 the site was shut down and a stop work order was issued by the Building Inspector and an Enforcement Order was issued by the ConCom due to erosion on the site and violation of no-cut areas. As of today the wetland area is restored but the site is not yet stable. The Board requested an update on the site stabilization, Peter Shaheen, who is representing the applicant stated that they had hired Mike Seacamp take care of the wetland issues. They are in the process of waiting for a quote from Jim Davidowich to complete the site stabilization work, Mr. Shaheen stated that it has been very hard for them to find a contractor, The Board was not convinced that the applicant has taken sufficient steps to remedy the problem. Paul Morasco of 70 Flagship Drive, stated that he has seen no effort at the site and that the water is still cutting through the ground. The silt is overflowing the barriers and the retaining wall. Mr. Morasco stated that he has concerns about the plant life on his property and also the lack of safety fences around the holes. Mr. Morasco is looking to have this taken care of before it snows. IN&. Morasco would also like any of his property that has been damaged to be cleaned up. The Board would like the applicant to come back to the January 6, 1998 meeting to see if the work is complete. Continued until January 6, 1998, Old Cart Way..-Form The applicant was not present to address the Board with their concerns. Sam Woolford of Lot 5 submitted a letter to the Board regarding the size of casement shown on Lot 5 for the Board to review. Lot 2A Flagship Drive- site plan review The applicant is looking to have the hours of operation modified. They are presently open 8:OOa.m. - 6:OOp.m, and would like to be open 6:OOa.m. -6:00 p.m. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the board voted unanimously to modify the hours from 8:00 Am. - 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. MRI (Wheelabrator) Retrofit - fees Ms. Colwell stated that the air quality needs to be reviewed by a consultant. Ms. Colwell stated that the Board needs to take a vote first to see if the Board considers this a major project and then they can get the consultant review started. Ms. Colwell stated that the Board can vote for them to submit $50,000 or assess what the quote is. Ms. Colwell stated that the Planning Department will send out 3 RFP's to get the quotes. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously that we treat this project as a major project and use the quote price as the amount of fee. 485 Andover Street - site plan review Peter Caruso was present representing 485 Andover Street. The applicant is looking to put in parking spaces in the rear of the property and will be enlargibg the driveway to inlcude a portion of the adjacent property. He needs to clarify with the Board that it he will not have to file a Common Drive - Special Permit. The Board agreed that the applicant would not have to file a Special-Permit. Berrington Estates - relimina subdivision Ms. Colwell recommends the Board deny the preliminary plan for Berrington Estates due to outstanding issues related to drainage and the plan and that the lots do not conform to the required lot width. For the next filing the Board would like the applicant to file a watershed special permit and a definitive plan and then go before the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance to build the road within 75' of a wetland. Mr. Rowen stated he wants to see the road and the lots on the plans. Mr. Grandstaff stated that they have always intended to go through the planning process the correct way. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to deny the preliminary plan known as Berrington Estates due to outstanding issues. Endorse Plans: Andrew Circle-From A Atty. Jeff Curtis was present to represent the applicants of Andrew Circle. They had to reconfigure 24 lot lines because they found that the old lines were incorrect. Ms. Colwell recommends the Board sign the plans for Andrew Circle. The Board authorized Ms. Colwell to sign the plans for Andrew Circle. 2 � Lot/Bond Releases: Lots 5 & & Boston Street - bond release Ms. Colwell went out to the site and all remaining work has been completed. Ms, Colwell recommends the Board release the remaining funds. On a motion by Ms, Lescarbeau, seconded by Simons, the Board voted unanimously to release all remaining funds plus interest. Evergreen Management, bond release The applicant is looking to have the interest released for their projects. Ms. Colwell stated that applicant has outstanding issues with DPW, The Board feels that the applicant should complete the remainder of work and then the Board will release the remainder of the funds plus their interest, Public Hearings (7:30 p.m.) New: Roqky Brook Estates - definitive plan John. Simons read the legal notice to open the Public Hearing. Ms. Colwell gave a recap of the applicants process. The applicant withdrew on April 15, 1997 until the remaining issues with ConCom were resolved. John Morin of Neve Associates was present to represent Rocky Brook Estates. Mr. Morin stated that the most significant change was that the detention pond has been updated to meet the new DEP storm water management requirements. Some of the detention ponds have been relocated and lot lines 12 & 14 have been changed but, need to file an ANR plan with the Planning Department. They have a 50' access easement off Bennett Road. Mr. Chessia has approved the drainage and has done a substantial amount of work with ConCom. The applicant is looking for the following waivers: their proposed road is 1,488 in length and the dead end street required in an R-1 district is 800', their plan shows no sidewalks and sidewalks are required on at least on side of the road; in some locations 30" of cover over the pipes was not provided and a Class III pipe with a minimum cover of 30". The Board stated that they need to have the access easement because that they need an emergency exit. Mr. Morin stated that they are waiting for comments from Jim Rand at DPW. Mr. Morin also stated that all the houses will be equipped with sprinkler systems. The Board had concerns on how close lot 12's house would be to the detention pond. Mr. Morin stated that it was about 40'. The Board stated that the applicant would have to make a donation to the sidewalk fund and they will grant the waiver so the applicant does not have to install the sidewalks. Continued until January 20, 1998. continued: Forest View Estates - definitive subdivision Tom Laudani and Mark Gross of MHF Design were present to represent Forest View Estates. The applicant is looking for an extension of time for their approval of the subdivision. Mr. 1� 3 Forest View Estates - definitive subdivision Tom Laudani and Mark Gross ofMHF Design were present to represent Forest View Estates. The applicant is looking for an extension of time for their approval of the subdivision. Mr. i Laudani stated that the sewer designs were submitted. The Board went over past submissions with the applicant. Mr. Rowen stated that he has no problem granting an extension if DPW needs more time to review the sewer line. The Board would like all onsite issues resolved by their deadline though. Ms. Colwell asked the applicant at what point are they with ConCom. Mr. Laudani stated that they have filed a filed a Notice of Intent and is continued until January 7, 1998. Ms. Colwell asked if the applicant if they knew when ConCom was going to give them approval for the sewer line. Mr. Laudani stated that it should be resolved by the end of January or beginning of February. The Board would like all onsite issues resolved by January 20, 1998. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted unanimously to grant an extension until March 24, 1998 for all offsite sewer issues to be resolved and all onsite work be substantially resolved by January20, 1998. Mark Gross of MHF Design went over some changes to the plan. They have made a 110' x. 80' play area for children. Some of the detention ponds have been relocated. The Trails Committee has also looked at the property concerning the access of Harold Parker State Forest. The Board has some concern regarding the phasing of construction. Mr. Gross stated that they are still working on the construction phasing but, are planning on putting in a temporary road with a thin coat of binder. Mr. Laudani stated that the project will take about 6 years and they are planning to build a portion of Amberville Road to have another access road. Ms. Colwell asked when she will be receiving their construction schedule. Mr. Gross stated that they will submit it before the holidays. Ms. Colwell stated that there are no traffic issues. Ms. Colwell asked the applicant when they will be submitting house designs. Continued until January 20, 1997, Red Gate Pasture - definitive subdivision Ben Osgood was present to represent Red Gate Pasture. Mr. Osgood went over the plans with the Board. Ms. Colwell stated that no new drainage calculations have been submitted. Mr. Osgood stated that all the drainage will be done by the end of this week. Ms. Colwell stated that Mr. Osgoods extension runs out on January 8, 1998, Mr. Rowen stated that if everything is not in and John Chessia does not have his comments back the Board will have to make up their own minds whether or not to approve it or deny it. Mr. Osgood stated that he will submit something to the Planning Department by Monday December 22, 1997. Steven Cyr of Salem Street is stili concerned that the volume will be more even if it's at 0%. Continued until January 6, 1998. Walnut Ridge - definitive subdivision 4 �� r Tom Laudani of North Atlantic Realty and John Soucy of Merrimack Engineering were present to represent Walnut Ridge. Mr. Laudani stated that ConCom and Planning went out to the property on Saturday for a site walk. Mr. Laudani stated that there were some comments during the site walk such as a pedestrian access to Johnson Street and that 3 or 4 lots have small back yards that we are going to try to address. Mr. Soucy went over the plans with the Board. Ms. Colwell stated that she thought that some of the neighbors did want to have the sidewalks connected. The Board wanted to know if the applicant could put some stone walls in the rear of the homes. The Board asked why the houses were set back so far. Mr. Laudani stated that it is so the septic systems could be put in. Mr. Laudani stated that they are planning on connecting the sidewalks and adding in fire sprinklers in each home. The Board discussed the length of the road and how it would be a 1,375' dead end cul-de-sac. The Board felt that there should be justification for waiving the length of the road. Mr. Laudani stated that they have hired Michael Weinmeyer who is going to do the landscape design. The Board discussed the pedestrian walkway and how they would like people to know it was there so they would use it. Mr. Laudani stated that they could put down some stone dust along the path. Mr. Nardella stated that even a stonewall entry would be nice. The Board would like Ms. Colwell to go out to the proposed subdivision and see if there is a sensible place to put a sidewalk. Continued until January 20, 1997. Decisions: Lot 3 Saile Way - watershed special permit On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted unanimously to approve the draft decision for Lot 3 Saile Way. Lot 6 Saile Way - watershed special permit On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted unanimously to approve the draft decision for Lot 6 Saile Way, Lawrence Airport - site plan review On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted unanimously to approve the draft decision as amended for the Lawrence Airport. Adjournment: On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. �� 5