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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-01-19 Planning Board Minutes Planning Board Meeting Department of Public Works January 19, 1999 Members Present: Richard S. Rowen, Chairman, Joseph V. Mahoney and Alberto Angles, Associate Member were present. Alison Lescarbeau, Vice Chairman arrived at 7:10 p.m. Richard Nardella arrived at 7:45 p.m. p.m. John Simons, Clerk arrived at 8:25 p.m. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner was also present. Minutes: On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes for January 5, 1999. Discussion: Pre-conference discussion proposed telecoMpIgnLeations site Tom Schnorr of Palmer &Dodge and Tim Wysocki of AT &T were present representing AT&T. Mr. Schnorr stated that he had a brief meeting with Ms. Colwell to raise comments on the new wireless communications bylaw. Mr. Schnorr passed out a memorandum with questions and comments that they had on our bylaw. A record copy of the memorandum dated January 19, 1999 from Thomas G. Scnorr of Palmer & Dodge is in the file. Salem Forest IV -Extension of time to coLnplete.subdivision Attorney Michael Hart was present representing Salem Forest IV. Mr. Hart stated that they are looking for an extension to complete the subdivision. Mr. Hart stated that the Farr's had the subdivision under agreement and they ran into a brick wall regarding an casement with the Electric Company. Mr. Haft stated that they are all set now. Mr. Hart stated that Coolidge Construction is-ready to go forward with the subdivision. Mr. Hart stated that condition#17 of the decision for the definitive subdivision needs to be changed, condition#10 of the decision for the special permit needs to be changed and the covenant-needs to be changed, Mr. Hart stated that they are looking for a one year extension. Ms. Colwell recommended that they get a two year extension so they don't have to come to the Board, Ms. Colwell stated that she typed up a new covenant for the Board to sign. The Board endorsed the covenant. Lot F - Eggnsion of time to complete site Ms. Colwell stated that the applicant is looking for an extension for their special permit. Ms. Colwell stated that she does not recommend an extension. Ms. Colwell stated that they have not yet proven that the drainage works and we have not seen any plans. Ms. Colwell stated that she spoke to Barbara McElroy of Intellisense and she stated that they are planning on selling the property. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to not extend the permit for Lot F Flagship Drive. Endorse Plans: Form- A Berry.Street&Rt. 114 Ms. Colwell stated that at the last meeting Jim Rand asked the Board not to endorse the plans because the road had to be brought up to town standards. Patrick Garner went over the plans with the Board. Jim Rand wrote a memo stating that he now recommends the Board to endorse the plans. Ms. Colwell stated that the applicant will be making the improvements. Mr. Rowen asked if people drive on the road now. Ms. Colwell stated that they do and it is plowed. Mr. Mahoney asked if they got a certificate from the Town clerk stating that the road is used and maintained as a public way. Ms. Colwell went over the guidelines for determining ANR endorsement. Ms. Colwell suggested that the applicants get something from Jim Rand and have the Town Clerk certify it and then we will endorse the plan upon receipt of that letter. Form-A Rea Street(Joyce) Ms. Colwell stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals set conditions in their decision for the variance. Ms. Colwell stated that they have to get the common drive special permit before we can endorse the Form-A. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau,the Board voted 5-1 to not endorse the Form-A plan for Rea Street until the conditions have been met for the Zoning Board of Appeals decision. Mr. Angles abstained. Bonds: Foxwood- definitive subdivision Ms. Colwell stated that the issue is that there is a deck in the buffer zone and the detention pond is not built correctly. Ms. Colwell stated that if one deck is in the buffer zone then there are probably more decks in the buffer zones. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that it isn't our problem and that should of showed up in the title search. Ms. Colwell stated that they would like the developer to show the 50' buffer. Ms. Colwell stated that they also want one as-built for the road and one for the open space. Ms. Colwell stated that we don't have plans for individual homes. Mr. Nardella stated that these homes were built four years ago and we haven't found out until now. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that we should require certified plot plans prior to the sign off of the occupancy permit. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that most towns require certified plot plan. Mr. Nardella stated that we can make that a part of our decision. Mr. Rowen stated that if they built them wrong let them show us where they're wrong. Mr.Nardella stated that we always promised the developers their money back. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that she will not hold bond money for the poor lady on Lot 16,but l will hold money for the detention pond. Mr. Rowen stated that Coler& Colantonio stated that the detention pond was built wrong and that it doesn't work and it has great potential Fp to flood the neighbors. Ms. Colwell stated that DPW stated that it was working correctly. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that it seems to her that it is a new issue and she does not feel that we should hold bond money every time there is a new issue. Mr. Mahoney asked how much the deck encroached. Ms. Colwell stated that it was a 10' encroachment. i On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau,the Board voted 3-2-1 to release $10,000 for the Foxwood subdivision. 701 Salem Street - site plan r view Mark Ford was present representing 701 Salem Street. Mr. Ford stated that they are before the Board tonight for a bond release. Mr. Ford stated that they have a petition from the abutters stating that they do not want a fence so in lieu of the fence the applicants are willing to plant low bushes. Mr. Rowen stated that they need to put taller trees on the right side and the left side of the of the detention pond. Mr. Rowen stated that there is also a stop sign that doesn't belong on the entrance side of Abbott Street. Mr. Rowen stated that it isnot an exit so it doesn't belong. Attorney Fox stated that they anticipate the cost of the trees to be $2,500 - $3,000. Attorney Fox stated that the stop sign issue will be,resolved. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to release $17,000 and retain$3,000 until the tree planting is completed in the Spring for 701 Salem Street. 369 Salem Street watersheds ecial Dermit John Xenakis, Attorney Ford and Attorney Fox were present representing 369 Salem Street. Ms. Colwell stated that there was a failing septic system in the watershed and the homeowner posted a$3,000 bond for the Watershed Special Permit with the Planning Board. Ms. Colwell stated that the homeowners sold the home and they never got the $3,000 back when the new homeowners bought the house. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that we shouldn't be here to solve other peoples problems. Mr. Mahoney asked why are we releasing this bond. Ms. Colwell stated that no one else on Salem Street has a bond being held. On a motion by Mr.Nardella, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted 5-1 to release the bond being held for 369 Salem Street. 476 Chickering Road Sal's Pizza .- site plan review Sal Lupoli was present representing 476 Chickering Road. Ms. Colwell stated that we are holding $10,000 for 476 Chickering Road. Ms. Colwell stated that they are missing one parking space and had issues with the drywell. Mr. Lupoli stated that they will re-stripe the parking lot. Mr. Lupoh's landscaper passed out a new landscape plan which has been approved by DPW. The Board looked over the landscape plan and they had no issues. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to Release $7,000 and Retain$3,000. i M1' Public Hearings (7:30 p.m.) Lawrence Municipal Airport(hangar) - site plan review Ben Osgood Jr. was present representing the Lawrence Municipal Airport. Mr. Osgood stated that he had submitted plans and the owner wanted to make changes to the plans. ± Mr. Osgood stated that he has sent the changes to John Chessia. Mr. Osgood stated that he did not want to continue the Public Hearing just in case some abutters showed up. Mr. Osgood went over the plans with the Board. Mr. Osgood stated that they will access the hangar through the existing driveway. The property is 50' off of Sutton Street. Mr. Osgood stated that the hangar will be 20' high with a folding door. Mr. Osgood stated that we will be installing a berm with b' high white pities. Mr. Rowen asked if they will be cutting down the trees to make the berm. Mr. Osgood stated that they will be cutting down some, but not the big trees. Mr. Mahoney asked who the applicant was. Mr. Osgood stated that it was Accurate Builders. Mr. Osgood stated that there will be no lighting unless lacing the runway. Mr. Osgood stated that they have kept all runoff going into the catch basins. Mr. Osgood stated that they have installed a sub-drain. Mr. Angles questioned the area behind the hangar. Mr. Osgood stated that it was the access to the hangar for fire trucks. Continued until the February 2, 1999 meeting, Continued: Lot B-1 Great Pond Road- watershed s eeial ermit The applicant requested a continuance until the February 2, 1999 meeting. Lot 1 Dale Stree Covent -watersheds ectal permit The applicant requested a continuance until the February 2, 1999 meeting. Adjournment: On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. 9