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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-08-01 Planning Board Minutes REC E I VED JOYCE Planning Board Meeting TOWN CLERK ANDOVER Department of Public Works ' August 1,2000 APPROVED Auguat '1S,20th) Members Present; Alberto Angles 2090 AUG I b P 3'- 2.3 Richard Rowen Richard Nardella John Simons William Cunningham Others Present: Heidi Griffin,Town Planner Planning Board Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Public Hearings: 262 South Bradford Street—A mit Mr.Tom Zahoruiko stated he was here tonight representing his father and applicant,Mr. John Zahoruiko. Mr. Tom Zahoruiko stated that they are here before the Board tonight to request a special permit for a common driveway for access to lots A-1-1 and A-1-2. Mr.Zahoruiko stated that the plan they have presented will subdivide one lot into two. Lot A-1-1 has an existing home,and lot A-1-2 will have a proposed home. Mr. Zahoruiko stated he came before the Board for an informal discussion regarding this plan several months ago,and was asked to provide a plan which demonstrated the construction of a roadway so as to prove that a road could be built if necessary. Mr. Zahoruiko stated he has provided such a plan,but it is obvious that the best way to build the plan is via a common driveway as it will have less of an environmental impact as the property is located in the watershed protection district and the presence of wetlands nearby. Mr.Rowen asked Mr.Zahoruiko if it was possible to revise the plans so as to bring the cul-de-sac right-of- way closer the lots' frontage?. Mr.Zahoruiko stated he examined that possibility but was unable to physically do so because of the proximity of the wetlands. Mr.Zahoruiko stated that with the plan presented tonight,he would not have to file a Notice of Intent with the Conservation Commission, Mr. Jack Shaw, South Bradford Street abutter,asked if subdividing the property would be bring Lot A-1-1 into non-conformance as there are two dwellings on one lot. Mr. Simons stated that it would not as the lot presently exists now and is not in non-conformance. Mr.Zahoruiko stated the additional dwelling is a guest house sometimes utilized by relatives and will comply with zoning setbacks. Mr. Shaw stated that the"guest house"is being utilized as rental property to individuals whom are not relatives of Mr.Zahoruiko's. Mr, Shaw stated that he would like to state for the record that he does not wish for the"guest house"to be utilized as rental property any longer. Ms. Griffin stated that this would be considered a code enforcement issue and that Mr. could call the Building Department and file a complaint if he feels the dwelling is being used as something other than an accessory structure. Mr. Simons asked if Mr.Zaboruiko,had presented any common driveway easements to the Town Planner? 1 qb- Ms. Griffin responded no. Mr. Simons instructed Mr.Zahoruiko to present common driveway easements to the Town Planner. Mr. Rowen moved,seconded by Mr. Cunningham and VOTED 5-0: That the'Planning Board vote to close the public hearings for 262 South Bradford Street. Stor-U-Self—Site Plan Special Permit Public Hearin Mr. Richard Kaminski presented the plans for Self-U Storage. Mr.Kaminski stated that the proposal is to construct a three story 49,050 square foot steel and concrete structure to house a mini-storage warehouse to serve the light storage needs of the public and small business. Mr. Kaminski continued,stating that the applicant has received a parking variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals and that they have received an Order of Conditions from the Conservation Commission. Mr. Kaminski stated that the site is split into two zoning districts,the IS Zone and the R-2 zone. Mr. Kaminski stated that all activity will occur in the industrial zone with the exception of the installation of the granite rip rap in an existing swale occurring in the residential zone. Mr. Kaminski stated that the building will be fully sprinkled and there will be at least two attends on site at all times working in or around a first floor office. Mr.Kaminski stated that the facility will have controlled hours and be closed during the late evening hours. Mr. Rowen stated that it appears the outstanding items are listed in the Town Planner's review memorandum and VHB's review memorandum and suggested Mr.Kaminski revise his plans so as to incorporate these items. Mr.Nardella moved, seconded by Mr.Angles and VOTED 5-0: That the Planning Board vote to continue the public hearing for Stor-U-Self Site Plan at 1679 Osgood street until September 5,2000. Decisions: Omnipoint—Decision for Co-Location Mr. Rowen moved,seconded by Mr.Nardella and VOTED 5-0: That the Planning Board vote to approve the decision for Omnipoint,Johnson Street. Continued Public Hearings; 1812 Turnpie Street—Site Plan Review Mr.Nardella moved,seconded by Mr.Cunningham and VOTED 5-0: That the Planning Board vote to continue the public hearing for the 1812 Turnpike Street Site Plan Review Public hearing,and agree that the applicant has waived the time constraints for a decision to be rendered in accordance with M.G.L.Chapter 40A, Section 9. 2 �� Boston Ski Hill Proposed Site Plan Mr. Grandstaff stated he would like request a continuance until the August 15,2000 Planning Board meeting. Mr. Simons moved,seconded by Mr.Nardella and VOTED 5-0: That the Planning Board vote to continue the public hearing for the Boston Ski Hill proposed site plan until August 15,2000 and agree that the applicant has waived the time constraints for a decision to be rendered in accordance with M.G.L.Chapter 40A,Section 9. Berringlon Place—Modification to Definitive Subdivision Mr. Grandstaff stated he would like to request a continuance until the August 15,2000 Planning Board meeting Mr. Simons moved,seconded by Mr.Nardella and VOTED 5-0: That the Planning Board vote to continue the public hearing for the Berrington Place,Modification to a Definitive Subdivision until August 15,2000 and agree that the applicant has waived the time constraints for a decision to be rendered in accordance with M.G.L.Chapter 41, Section 81U. 1267 Osgood Street Barker Farm Wireless Facility Special Permit Mr. Andersen stated he was here tonight representing the Barkers on their application for a wireless facility special permit. Mr.Andersen stated that all of the variance requests made to the Zoning Board of Appeals were denied,with the exceptionn of one,with regards to the color of the proposed flagpole. Mr.Andersen presented a copy of the Building Commissioner's response sheet to him as to which items would require variances or would require a waiver from the Planning Board. Mr.Andersen pointed out that he feels that several of the items to which he applied for variances for could be waived by the Planning Board. 1n fact,Mr.Andersen stated he feels all could be waived by the Planning Board with the exception of the flagpole being limited in height to 10'above the average building height within 300'. Mr. Rowen asked what height Mr.Andersen applied for in his variance application to the Zoning Board of Appeals? Mr. Andersen responded that his application request was for 120',but he indicated that 90'would be an acceptable height. Mr. Andersen pointed out that the Planning Board could grant a 50%setback distance pursuant to Section 8.9.3.c.vJ of the Zoning Bylaw. Mr.Angles stated that he has heard no compelling reason to reduce the setback to 500/0. Mr.Andersen stated that the house will not be located within the fall zone of the pole and that the Barkers have signed a lease saying that the barn location within the fall zone is acceptable to them. Mr.Andersen stated he will be filing a repetitive petition so as to reapply for the variance for the height limitation and asked that his application be continued until September 5,2000 where he could simultaneously have the repetitive petition public hearing. 3 Mr. Rowen moved, seconded by Mr.Nardella and VOTED 5-0: That the Planning Board vote to continue the public hearing until September 5,2000 for the Barker Farm Wireless Facility Site Plan Application and agree that the applicant has waived the time constraints to make a decision in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 40A,Section 9. Discussions: Establish Meeting Date for Peters Street Property Mr. Simons instructed Ms.Griffin to contact John Leeman,Chip Rodgers, and Frank Perry to coordinate a date and time to meet with Mr. Simons,Mr.Cunningham and Ms. Griffin regarding the Peters Street property. FORM A PLAN -CHATHAM CROSSING Mr. Rowen and Mr. Simons instructed Mr.Doug Ahearn to revise the plans to show the original lot line not as a stone wall but as a lot line,and to place a note on the plan describing the relocation of the form A lots. The Board instructed Ms.Griffin she could endorse that plan and release the subdivision plans for Chatham Crossing after receipt of the recorded Form A Plans. ENDORSE PLANS—CHATHAM CROSSING The Board endorsed the subdivision plans for Chatham Crossing subdivision. FORM A PLAN—WALLACE STREET Mr. Rowen moved,seconded by Mr. Angles and VOTED 5-0: That the Planning Board vote to deny the Form A Plan for Wallace/Booth Street as it constitutes a subdivision because it lacks proper and adequate access and frontage. Elie Board asked Ms. Griffin to invite the applicant to an upcoming meeting to discuss the issue of adequate access and the possibility of investigating a reconfigured plan. ADJOURNMENT 10-30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Alberto Angles,Clerk APPROVE[)Aiigust 15,20011 4