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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-01 Planning Board Minutes Planning Board Meeting Department of PubHe Works June 1, 1999 Members Present: Alison Lescarbeau,Vice Chairman, Joseph V. Mahoney and Alberto Angles, Associate Member were present. Richard Nardella arrived at 7:40 p.m Heidi Griffin, Town Planner was also present. Richard Rowen, Chairman, and John Simons, Clerk were absent. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. Minutes: Continued until the June 15,1999 meeting. Public Hearings (7:30 p.m.) New: 500 Great Pond Road—watershed special permit Richard Homage of the North Andover Country Club and Paul Dewsnap of Dewsnap Engineering were present to represent 500 Great Pond Road. Mr. Desnap stated that they have addressed all the comments from the Town's engineer. Mr. Dewsnap went over the plans with the Board. Mr. Dewsnap stated that we are proposing to pave an existing parking lot which is a processed parking lot presently. Mr. Dewsnap stated that the drainage will be directed to a catch basin. The runoff will be treated by a grass swale. Mr. Dewsnap stated that they will also be adding twelve 9' x 12' parking spaces. Mr. Mahoney asked why are they paving. Mr. Hornage stated that there are two reasons, one is to make it easier when they have to plow the parking lot and the other reason is that the tennis courts are right next to the parking lot and they are used in the winter. Mr. Mahoney asked what a processed parking lot is, Mr. Dewsnap stated that it is small stonedust parked down. Ms. Lescarbeau asked where the work is being proposed in reference to the non-discharge zone, Mr. Dewsnap went over the location on the plans with the Board. Mr. Nardella asked what kind of cleaning of the equipment is done near the parking lot. Mr. Homage stated that they spray the equipment off near the parking lot bu all engine work is done in the shed. Mr.Nardella stated that he would like to make it a condition in the decision that they can not handle any oil products on impervious surfaces and no discharge of oily products shall runoff onto the impervious surfaces. Mr. Dewsnap, showed the Board the location of the catch basins. Mr. Nardella stated that we condition them to take the precautions with the runoff on their property. Mr.Nardella asked if we could put in a condfition in the decision that they need to put in grease traps for grease an oil runoff because it is the proper thing to do. Mr. Lescarbeau stated that we should also add in the language that they can not use fertilizers and pesticides on their lawn. Ms. Griffin asked if they were still proposing to put in a bathroom in the shed, which they had previously considered doing. Mr. Hornage stated that they were not. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing. 3 351 Willow Street—site plan review Jim Bourgeois of Neve Associates was present to represent 351 Willow Street. Mr. i Bourgeois stated that the application is for an addition to add more offices and storage. Mr. Bourgeois stated that the addition will look like the main part of the building with a concrete kicker wall. Mr. Nardella asked where the addition that this Board recently approved. Mr. Bourgeois showed the Board the location of the last addition. Mr. Bourgeois stated that this addition is in the back corner on the Rt. 125 side. Ms. Lescarbeau asked if they met the parking space requirements for daily use. Mr. Bourgeois stated no, we are looking for waivers for that. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that we could designate future parking on the plan if it is ever needed. Ms. Lescarbeau asked how many parking spaces they have presently. Mr. Bourgeois stated that they have 84 presently. Ms. Lescarbeau asked what the number of employees they have. Mr. Bourgeois stated that they have 50-70 employees. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that she would hate to see them pave the grass if it is not needed. Mr. Nardella asked how many feet closer to Rt. 125 is the addition. Mr. Bourgeois stated that it is about 120' closer to Rt. 125. Ms. Griffin stated that they need to get a variance for the parking spaces because the only Board who can make that decision is the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr.Nardella stated that we don't matte them pave it we just have them there if they are needed. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that we did that for the Crossroads site plan. Mr. Mahoney stated that Ms. Griffin should look at the Crossroads decision so she can get the wording for this decision. Mr. Mahoney asked if this has gone before the TRC. Mr. Bourgeois stated that it has gone through a TRC. Mr. Bourgeois stated that they will be adding a water line in per Chief Dolan. Ms. Lescarbeau asked if they will be adding anything to the roof: Mr. Bourgeois stated no. Mr. Mahoney asked if there are any noise making machines being added to the property. Mr. Bourgeois stated no. Mr. Bourgeois went over the drainage with the Board. Ms. Lescarbeau asked if they will be doing any additional signage to the property. Mr. Bourgeois stated no and there will be no additional landscaping added. Ms. Lescarbeau commented on Coler&Colantonio comments regarding the landscaping. Mr. Bourgeois stated that this was built in 1985 and it went under those Rules and Regulations. Steve Caron of 22 Kathleen Drive, Andover, stated that this addition is 120' closer to my property. Mr. Caron also questioned the lighting that will be added onto the addition. Mr. Caron stated that he has a motion detector on his property and he was wondering if they could install them on the addition so they would only go on when needed. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that we always restricted down casting lighting with a soft light bulb. Mr. Caron also had concerns with the noise of the air conditioners and the hours for the loading docks. Mr.Nardella stated that we will put the same hours of operation in this decision as the old decision. Ms. Lescarbeau asked them to check on the hours of operation and on the lighting. Mr. Angles asked if they have any plans for future expansion. The owner stated that they did not. The Board asked Ms. Griffin to have a draft decision ready for the next meeting. 2 Continued until the June 15, 1999 meeting. Continued: 326 Great Pond Road—watershedspecial permit Mark MacLennan was present to represent 326 Great Pond Road. Ms. Grim stated that the fence needs to be placed outside of the no conservation zone. The Board went over the re-location of the fence with the applicant. Mr.Nardella stated that our decision has to reflect that this fence cannot be constructed in the non-disturbance zone. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that we should add to the "findings"that this property is currently on Town sewer and that there can be no use of fertilizers or pesticides allowed on the property. Ms. Griffin stated that she will state in the decision that the shed shall be re- located per Coler&Colantonio's comments. Mr. Nardella asked that we condition that they cannot back wash their pool. On a motion by Mr.Nardella, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing. Decisions: 326 Great Pond Road—watershedspecial permit This decision was continued due to the fact that the same members were not present when they opened the Public Hearing. The decision was continued until the June 15, 1999 meeting. 500 Great Pond Road—watershed s ecial permit On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to approve the watershed special permit known as 500 Great Pond Road. Executive Session: Lot 20 A Bridle Path On a motion by Mr.Nardella, seconded by Mr. Angles,the Board agreed to convene into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Lot 20A Bridle Path. The vote took place at 8:50 p.m. Roll call vote: Mr. Angles yes Mr. Nardella yes Ms. Lescarbeau yes Mr. Mahoney yes On a motion by Mr.Nardella, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board agreed to come out of executive Session and reconvene in open session. The vote took place at 9:05 p.m. Roll call vote: 3 Mr. Angles yes Mr. Nardella yes Ms, Lescarbeau yes Mr. Mahoney yes Adjournment: On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. 4 f,v