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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-05-02 Planning Board Minutes Page -1 The "Minutes of the Meeting", May 2, 2000 North Andover Planning Board 5 3 Minutes of the Meeting, May 2, 2000 Planning Board Location: Department of Public Works, 384 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA 01 845 The Planning Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday evening, May 2, 2000 at the Department of Public Works. The following members were present: Ms. Alison Lescarbeau, Chairperson; Alberto Angles, Clerk; and William J. Cunningham; Please note: John Simons arrived at approximately 7:30PM, Richard Rowen and Richard Nardella arrived at approximately 8:PM. Ms. Heidi Griffin, Town Planner; and James Rand, Director of Engineering, were present. Ms. Alison Lescarbeau, Chairperson called the meeting to order at approximately 7:10PM. Ms. Lescarbeau explained the procedure of the meeting to the public assembly and stated that agenda items would be taken as follows: • items under discussion • public hearings • continued public hearings. DISCUSSION ITEM: Abbott Village, Form A & Modification Plan. Mr. Benjamin Osgood, Jr. was, ,,,.. � g present to represent himself and stated that he had presented two sets of plans last week to the Planning Dept., however, one set of the form A plan had indicated a new easement. Mr. Rand, Engineer, stated that he looked at the documents and stated that they are "ok". The other set of plans of a sub-division modification met the requirements of the approval of j the Board and the Board stated that they will sign the plan. Upon a motion made "d by John Cunningham and 2by Alberto Angles the Board voted to sign Form A Page -2 The "Minutes of the Meeting", May 2, 2000 North Andover Planning Board for Abbott Village, voting in favor:: Ms. Lescarbeau, Alberto Angles, William J. Cunningham. 1 j _ 3 i DISCUSSION ITEM: Bond Release 102 S. Bradford Street. The petitioner, Scott Talbot, was present to represent himself tonight. The Board had a brief discussion of the issue of releasing a bond of $500.00 for 102 S. Bradford St. Upon a motion made by Alberto Angles, and 2Iby William J. Cunningham, the Board voted to release performance guarantee funds (bond/funds) relative to 102 S. Bradford St., voting in favor: Ms. Lescarbeau, Alberto Angles, William J. Cunningham. DISCUSSION ITEM: Huckelber Lane. The Board had a brief discussion regarding Huckelberry Lane and upon a motion made by Alberto Angles, and 2"d by William Cunningham, the Board voted to recommend favorable action to accept Huckelberry Lane at the Town Meeting in May, voting in favor: Ms. Lescarbeau, Alberto Angles, William Cunningham, and John Simon. DISCUSSION ITEM: Out country Fire Station. William J. Scott, Director, Community Development, made a presentation and handed out a document relative to a proposal for an "Outcountry" fire station. The most critical aspect of Fire/Ambulance Station is the relationship of the response time to the population being served. Further criteria for response time is as follows: location of station. minimize servicing other communities thru location of station. location of safe access and egress from site, location of station to provide overlap of service. Page -3 The "Minutes of the Meeting", May 2, 2000 North Andover Planning Board Mr. Scott presented an overview detailing drawings and elevation plans for the new fire station. Mr. Scott stated that the Johnson Street fire station does not service "out country", therefore, another fire station is needed to do so. Mr. Scott presented a bar chart to show the growth in number of single family homes by decade built in this community (chart for the record). Mr. Scott stated that there will be sufficient funds to build the new fire station, and made a request to the Board to ask the Selectmen to requisition for acquisition of the land to build the Outcountry fire station upon. Upon a motion made by John Simmons to acquisition the land to build an "out country" fire station, 2"d by Alberto Angles, voting in favor: Ms. Lescarbeau, John Simmons, Alberto Aganles, and William Cunningham. PUBLIC HEARING: Berrington Place, North Andover. Mr. Michael Mederos of Mesiti Development made a presentation to the Board. Mr. Mederos presented to the Board a breakdown of the sub-division (handout for the record) and stated that this is a reduction of 2% of impervious area. Much discussion took place between the Board and Mr. Mederos regarding conflicts with location and placement of roadways. Mr. Rand, Engineer, stated that he would like to review any plans regarding any roadways that would require assistance from the DPW. No one was present in opposition. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that this plan should go to Con/Com for review and also for a review by VHB before any decision is made tonight. Upon the suggestion by Ms. Lescarbeau to the Board, the agreement was unanimous to continue until the applicant received a review from VHB and DPW. PUBLIC HEARING: 814 Osgood Street. Mr. Kurt Young was present to present tonight. Mr. Young stated that this is a project to expand the home at 814 Osgood St., and the project is a 2 story addition and a screened porch located on Foulds Terrace and Osgood Street. A letter was submitted by Mr. Rand, Engineer, regarding a wetland issue and the type of flow and runoff of water (letter for the record). No one was present in opposition. Ms. Lescarbeau asked if the petitioner needed a Title 5 inspection? Ms. Griffin stated that a previous submittal was on file with the Health Dept. Page -4 The "Minutes of the Meeting", May 2, 2000 North Andover Planning Board Upon a motion made by John Simons to close the public hearing and 2"d by Alberto Angles, voting in favor: Ms. Lescarbeau, John Simons, Alberto Angles, William Cunnningham. Ms. Lescarabeau stated some conditions when drafting the decision regarding and rewrite and editing is required such as: Strike the word "sewer" and keep 1 A and say that the septic is "ok" and that prior certification is on file, the increase run off will be treated by best management practices, and that the hay bales will be on mature soil and any impurities will be bleached out. PUBLIC HEARING: 357 Dale Street. Mr, Benjamin Osgood, Jr. was present to represent Mr. Fred McCarthy, resident of 357 Dale Street. Mr. Osgood made a presentation stating that the garage was located on the back of the property and has been torn down. The previous garage will be replaced with a more modern garage. The previous garage which is about 30' from the edge of the wetland will be replaced by the new garage which will be 51' from the wetland. Mr. Osgood stated that Con/Com has approved the plan that Mr. Osgood is presenting tonight. Mr. Osgood stated that a Farmer's porch will also be added to the structure and that a septic system is located on the property. Mr. Rand, Engineer, stated that the DPW reviewed the site and is in favor and has no opposition to the plan. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that some conditions and revision and editing should be made to the decision such as: look at section "C" on the document and make sure that the foot print is smaller and review erosion control and indicate that double hay bales are required. No opposition was present. Upon a motion made by John Simons to close the public hearing, and to approve a Special Permit with the amendments stated tonight, 2"d by William Cunningham, voting in favor: Ms. Lescarbeau, John Simons, Willliam Cunningham, Richard Nardella, Richard Rowen. CONTINUATION from last months Planning Board meeting: A brief update on Form A Plan of Campbell Forest subdivision was presented. Mr. Ahern was present tonight to present a plan to the Board for the Board's signature. The plan Page -5 The "Minutes of the Meeting", May 2, 2000 North Andover Planning Board contains new lot lines which are indicated on the plan. Mr. Rand, Engineer, submitted a report dated: 51212000, from the DPW to Ms Griffin, Town Planner, subject. Eagle Tribune addition (report for the record). Mr. Joe Hanlon, of VHB presented a request to extend the public hearing for the Eagle Tribune until June { 20, 2000. At this time the Planning Board meeting resumed and heard the following public hearing petitions. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed re-zoning of Forgetta Land. Mr. Michael Howard was present to represent the Forgetta family and submitted a request for a warrant article to re-zone a portion of the Forgetta farm. Mr. Howard pointed out a type-o on the warrant article stating that the B-1 district should have read the B-3 district. Mr. Enrica Silva was present to make a presentation and to state the rationalization that was behind the request to rezone from 1-2 to B-1 and B-3. Mr. Silva stated that he wanted to consolidate many businesses because he wished to locate them in a convenient area and utilize the appropriate use of this land in this town in order to do so. Mr. Nardella asked why B-3 is better than B-2? Mr. Silva stated that the neighborhood needs to be id'd to allow to consolidate all businesses together and allow for a particular kind of development to be developed at once, and set backs are further back from the street in B-3. Much discussion took place between the Board and Mr. William Barrett, Barrett Homes, regarding why B-3 is better suited for the area than B-2. Mr. John Simons stated that he had a problem with approving a new B-3 district because he has not been told what will be actually placed on the land. Mr. Thomas Zahoruiko a former contractor, stated that the people who live in the Forgetta farm area off of Rte. 125, in town, need and want the services offered in that particular area of town and he and they feel that B-3 is the correct zone to obtain these services. Ms. Lescarbeau made a motion to the Board to take a look at the B-3 district and familiarize themselves with the permitted zones, therefore, advising the Board that they will have to make their vote before the Town Meeting takes place. Mr. Howard stated that he is willing to make a list of things permitted in the B-3 district and will submit via fax the list to Heidi Griffin for Heidi's perusal. The Board accepted Mr. Howard's offer of the list. t'U Page -6 The "Minutes of the Meeting", May 2, 2000 North Andover Planning Board PUBLIC HEARING: Zoning proposal to Section 7.1.2 of the Zoning Bylaw. Mr. Ken Ahearn was present to represent Mr. Lou Minicucci. Mr. Ahern explained the curb line located on the plan of land drawn by Mesiti Development. The Board discussed minimum width and that the petition by Mr. Minicucci, should be submitted to change the minimum width from the 100' wide, to 80' wide. Mr. Minicucci and Mesiti Development would like to state that they would like something done legally to change Section 7.1.2 of the bylaw regarding the minimum width from 100' to 80'. The following was suggested to the Board: This requirement shall apply in all zones except Residence 4 (R-4) and Village Residential (VR) for zone R4, said minimum width of the lot shall be a distance of 80 feet and for zone VR, said minimum width of the lot shall be a distance of 80' or to take any other action relative thereto. No opposition was present. Mr. Ahern agreed to submit a letter to the Planning Board prior to Town Meeting guaranteeing that no more lots would be subdivided at the Forestview Subdivision if this zoning amendment was approved at Town Meeting. The Board stated they would make a recommendation on this proposal prior to Town Meeting. PUBLIC HEARING: Lot 2, Milk Street. Mr. Chris Huntress, Landscape Architect, was present to represent the petitioners Pamela and Thomas Burkardt. Mr. Huntress made a presentation of a plan of land for Lot 2, Milk Street and explained that the parcel contained a barn that will be raised from the property ASAP. Lot 2, Milk St., has 3 times the area needed to meet the required lot size for the R-3 Zoning District. The plan for Mr. & Mrs. Burkardt is to develop a single family home on the property with an in ground pool. A fence will be provided to the abutters on the Milk St. side of the property. Mr. Huntress stated that the bylaws are vague regarding the screening on the lot. Mr. Huntress stated that the lot has a contiguous street frontage of 50.33' and a width of not less than 50' at any point between the street and the side of the proposed dwelling. Mr. Nardella stated that he needs some language as to why the Board will approve this request. Mr. Burkardt stated that he would like to know if this request will be approved tonight because of the costs incurred by the Burkardt's relative to Architect and building costs. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lamson, of 92 Heath s It Page -7 The "Minutes of the Meeting", May 2, 2000 North Andover Planning Board Road, were present and in favor of the Burkardt's petition. No opposition was present. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that Heidi Griffin will fax to Mr. Huntress her decision in time for the next Planning Board meeting which is on May 16, 2000. PUBLIC HEARING Boston Hill. Paul Marchionda, Marchionda & Associates was present on behalf of the petitioner. Mr. Marchionda presented an overview of how the homes would be laid out and how the roads would be laid out on the slopes of the Boston Hill property. Mr. Nardella asked if there is a construction plan as Mr. Nardella would like Marchionda &Associates to explain what will be build on first, the bottom of the hill or the top of the hill. How is the hill protected from erosion control, etc? Much discussion took place between the Board and Mr. Marchionda about erosion control, the tension base area, and which will be established first. Mr. Elmer Pease, developer, was present and stated that a construction sequence plan will be submitted to the Board ASAP, Ms. Lescarbeau stated that she would like the detention area to be kept away from the road because is looks so bad. Mr. Rand, Engineer, stated that there was a site review meeting with some of the Planning Dept. and he stated they would like to also have an outside review done. It was stated that Chief Dolan, N.A. fire dept. was concerned about why the roads located on the slopes did not connect to one another. Mrs. Fink, abutter, was present and read a letter in opposition to this petition (letter for the record). Mrs. Fink is in opposition because the Town voted in 1997 to divide this property into 3 sub-parcels and that a sub-division plan has existed from 9 years previously. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that the Board should do a site visit on a Saturday morning, however, the Board would not be available on Saturday. Mr. Scott asked for Mr. Marchionda to put stakes showing the final grade of the road, and the Board agreed to do a site visit on May 17, 2000 (Wednesday) at 6:OOPM. Page -8 The "Minutes of the Meeting", May 2, 2000 North Andover Planning Board Mr. Dermot Kelly, presented a traffic study to the Board and much discussion took place as to weather the routing of the traffic entering Rte. 114 was a reasonable assessment to ensure a safe traffic route. Mr. Willis, a resident of North Andover, was present and asked what the standard was used for the traffic study? The Board asked if an extra lane could be added from each direction on Rte. 114 to handle heavy traffic issues. Mr. Willis asked the Board to deny this petition for a special permit because of the unsafe traffic issue and was in opposition of this petition. Mr. Peter Cardello, Johnson St. and Mr. Henry Fink, abutter, stated that they would like to know if the State was notified as the State is an abutter to Boston Hill. Mr. Fink stated that he would like the contractor to have the road widened by 10' or 14' in order to widen an increase the width Rte 114, Heidi Griffin addressed some various issues raised by Mr. Fink and also raised some issues regarding safety issues relative to road way turn around issues, and safety issues regarding ice covered roads relative to fire and ambulance calls relative to Boston Hill. Ms. Griffin stated she would like VHB to explore the feasibility of connecting some of the inner roads and the Board and Mr. Rand agreed this would be prudent. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that she will continue this meeting to the next Planning Board meeting. PUBLIC HEARING: Zoning Amend to Sec. Of Zoning Bylaw (Berry St.). Mr. Scott, Director of CDS, gave a presentation regarding the parcel to be rezoned, (hand out for the record). This parcel is relative to Peter Hingorani, Trustee of One Hundred Fourteen Trust, 51 Mount Joy Drive, Tewksubry, MA , Mr. Hingorani was present to speak on his own behalf tonight. The Board stated that they wanted to have minimal design standards in relation to Mr. Hingorani's plan. The Board asked Mr. Hingorani to eliminate 60 parking spaces and eliminate another level of office floor going up in order to eliminate a height elevation problem. Mr. Hingorani presented a plan showing structures on the plan of land and explained that he would arrange for parking to be placed on the lowest level of Page -9 The "Minutes of the Meeting", May 2, 2000 North Andover Planning Board the structure, therefore, reducing the height of the building in order to keep to minimal design standards. No opposition was present. Upon a motion made by Richard Rowen and 2"d by Richard Nardella, the Board voted to recommend favorable action to rezone the V-R district to the B-4 District, the vote was unanimous. i PUBLIC HEARING: Zoning Bylaw (Amendment to Watershed Protection District). Heidi Griffin, Town Planner, made a recommendation to the Board relative to the following: Ms. Griffin stated this is the zoning proposal the Planning Board drafted so that the Planning Board is able to waive the requirement of obtaining a watershed special permit if an applicant 1. Does not go beyond the existing footprint of the structure 2. Is on town sewer and 3. Will not change topography of the land. Upon a motion made by Richard Nardella and 2"d by Richard Rowen the Board voted to approve Ms. Griffin's recommendations, the vote was unanimous. Upon a motion made by Richard Nardella and 2"d by Richard Rowen the Board voted to adjourn the meeting, vote was unanimous, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:30 PM. By order of the Planning Board Approved by: Ms. Alison Lescarbeau, Chairperson i MI/Planninc; minutes ORIGINAL