HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-07 Planning Board Minutes Planning Board Minutes
May "7, 2002
Planning Board Attendance: John Simons, Chairman
Richard Nardella, Clerk r
Felipe Schwarz 1
George White
Staff Attendance: Clay Mitchell, Interim Town Planner
Discussions:
Endorsement of 478 Chickering Road
The Planning Board endorsement the plan for Mary's Just Take Out.
Palaestra Gymnastics Academy-Site Plan Waiver
Mr. Schwarz motioned to GRANT the site plan waiver request for Plaestra
Gymnastics Academy renovation, 2"d by Mr. White, voted 3-0 in favor of the motion.
Article 3-Authorization to Accent Grants of Easements
Mr. Schwarz motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action for Article 3-
Authorization to Accept Grants of Easements, 2 nd by Mr. White, voted 3-0 in favor of the
motion.
Article 4-Authorization to Grant Easements
Mr. Schwarz motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action for Article 4-
Authorization to Grant Easements, 2°d by Mr. White, voted 3-0 in favor of the motion.
Article 9-Architectural Fees for a new Foster Farm Elementary School
Mr. Schwarz motioned to TAKE NO ACTION for Article 9-Architectural Fees
for a new Foster Farm Elementary School, 2"d by Mr. White, voted 3-0 in favor of the
motion.
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Article 10-New Elementary School at Foster Farm-Boxford Street j
Mr. Schwarz motioned to TAKE;NO ACTION for Article 10-New Elementary
School at Foster Farm-Boxford Street, 2"d by Mr. White, voted 3-0 in favor of the
motion.
Article 38-Street Acceptance-Saile Way
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Mr. White motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action for Article 38-Street
Acceptance-Saile Way, 2""by Mr. Schwarz, voted 3-0 in favor of the motion.
Stonewedge.Circle-Surety Agreement
The Planning Board endorsed the surety agreement for the amount established by VHB to
extend for two years.
1812 Turnpike Street-Surety Agreement
The Planning Board accepted the surety agreement as approved by Town Counsel for
1812 Turnpike Street.
Public Hearings:
Wallace Street/Saville St-Definitive Subdivision
The Planning Board questioned whether the technical review committee had time to
comment on the plans before the Planning Board. Mr. Mitchell stated he would look into
the committee. The applicant felt that he did not need to file for a definitive subdivision
were the lots were created in 1913. The Planning Board requested staff to look into the
status of the roads ownership and lots and receive an opinion from Town Counsel on
whether a definitive should be filed for. Ms. Mary Jo Ciesleeski 32 Booth Street stated
that she is a direct abutter and did not receive notification. Mr. Chris Ham 40 Booth
Street stated he had not received notification either.
Mr. Nardella motioned to CONTINUE the Public Hearing until May 20, 2002, 2"d
by Mr. White, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.
Boston Hill Condominiums-,Site Plan Special Permit
Mr. Chris Huntress stated that with the previous withdrawal of the plan a building had
been eliminate and additions made to some of the units that were previously four units.
Mr. Gene Willis stated that he did not feel that the special permit should be granted and
that the applicant had not fulfilled the requirements with the traffic study.
Mr. Nardella motioned to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Boston Hill
Condominiums- Site Plan Special Permit, 2"d by Mr. Schwarz, voted 4-0 in favor of the
motion.
Mr. Nardella motioned to APPROVE the Site Plan Special Permit for Boston Hill
Condominiums with amendments, 2"a by Mr. Schwarz, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.
Discussions:
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Article 26-
Mr. Schwarz motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action on Article 26, 2 by
Mr. White, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.
Article 27
Mr. Schwarz motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action on Article 27, 2"d by
Mr. White, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.
Article 28
Mr. Schwarz motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action on Article 28, tad by
Mr. White, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.
Foxwood Settlement-Recommendation
Mr. Nardella motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action for the Foxwood
Settlement Agreement with Town Counsel's approval of the final draft, 2nd by Mr.
Schwarz, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.
Article 30-Boundary Line Change between Boxford and North Andover
Mr. Schwarz motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action for Article 30-
Boundary Line Change between Boxford and North Andover, 2,dby Mr. White, voted 4-
0 in favor of the motion.
Article 35-Discontinuance of Public Way-Wood Lane
Mr. Nardella motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action on Article 35, 2a" by
Mr. Schwarz, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.
Continued Public Hearings:
Article 34-Rezone Map 25 Parcel 4-Willow Street R6 to GB
Mr. Nardella motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action with the restriction
recommended by staff for Article 34, 2"d by Mr. Schwarz, voted 4-0 in favor of the
motion.
Article 33-Rezone map 35 Parcel 9 & Mqp 34 Parcel 49 OsIgood St-B1 &12 to B2
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Mr. Nardella motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action on Article 33 with
restriction, 2nd by Mr. Schwarz, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.
Article 3 1-Modffy Section 9.3 Non-Conforming Zoning Bylaw
Mr. Nardella motioned to recommend FAVORABLE action on Article 31, 2"a by
Mr. Schwarz, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.
Mr. Nardella motioned to ADJOURN the Planning Board meeting of May 7,
2002, 2 nI by Mr. Schwarz, voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.
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