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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-11-18 Planning Board Minutes ()(proved i l lac)-4 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER PLANNING BOARD Unapproved Minutes November 18, 2003 Regular Meeting Members Present: Alberto Angles, Chair, John Simons, Rick Nardella, George White, Vice Chair, Felipe Schwarz, Clerk James Phinney, Associate Member Staff Present: Debbie Wilson, Planning Assistant The Chair opened the meeting at 7:03pm Informal Discussions: Mr. Paul Russell--Pool in the Watershed Protection District Mr. Paul Russell addressed the board regarding the desire to build a home and include a pool on Saile Way in the Watershed Protection District. He stated that he is interested in putting in an inground pool in the non-disturbance zone of the Watershed protection district. He presented the board with plans to show them of his intentions regarding the pool. Nardella asked if this would be an additional special permit. He stated that all of the lots to his knowledge were on special permits. Mr. Russell stated that all of the work would be in front of the stonewall. Nardella asked about the pool discharge. Mr. Russell stated that it is a non-chlorine system. Nardella asked to see the original permit for the house. Phinney asked for information for the pool system and Mr. Russell presented it to the board. Nardella would like to see the Sub division approval and subdivision for the house before making a determination. Angles asked about the topography of the land. Mr. Russell presented pictures to the board that shows the topography and where he would like to place the pool. Mr. Russell stated that he would be open for suggestions from the board as to how they would like him to create the area around the pool. Angles stated that he would request that Ms. Griffin review the lot and verify the special permit for this area. Mr. Russell will contact Ms. Griffin next week. [John Simons arrived at 7:131 Bond Establishment—Peachtree Subdivision Gerry Lynn Darcy addressed the board regarding the Peachtree Subdivision. The letter from Jack Sullivan, DPW. She stated that she would like to establish a bond that is attached to the LLC mortgage. Nardella stated that the town would not accept a triparty agreement. Nardella noticed that the balance of the side drain did not appear to be added in to the total. Nardella would like to see the triparty agreement first. Nardella asked what bank would be used. Ms. Darcy stated Danvers Savings Bank. Schwarz would like to know why a cash bond could not be posted. Nardella would like to see something in writing. Mr. Darcy was instructed to email Ms. Wilson the proposal so she could distribute it to the board for the November 25t" meeting. New Public Hearing 7:43PM CVS - Rte 1.1.4 & Peter Street—Site Plan Special Permit The applicant proposes a 13,013 square foot building to be utilized as a pharmacy with a drive through prescription window, and also proposes an accompanying 1,755 square feet of mezzanine space. Attorney Manzi addressed the board and is representing the applicant regarding the proposed CVS. Mr. Manzi indicated they could not discuss the building design since the design person was ill and could not make the meeting. Mr. Manzi introduced John Stevenson and Pat Dunford from VHB. They are here to discuss the proposed CVS plans. Mr. Stevenson indicated all of the utilities are located on the 114 area and are already readily accessible. A zoning variance was granted to the applicant for a 7-foot relief. 100 feet to a 93 feet frontage to the front set back. Angles asked why they needed the variance and it was stated they needed due to the prescription pick up window and truck circulation. Pat Dunford, Traffic Engineer from VHB addressed the board. He indicated that they are proposing two separate driveways to minimize traffic for the area. He identified some traffic striping alternatives and will provide some additional ideas at the next meeting. He stated that parking meets the zoning requirements. He stated there would be a pick up window and tube available for customers to send their prescriptions to the pharmacy. This will be going to Mass Highway for their review. Schwarz asked about the design of the awing. Mr. Dunford indicated that it was so customers do not get wet. He would prefer that the design person discuss the awning design at a later time. Nardella asked if Mr. Dunford could discuss the placement of the building and what the parking requirements would be. Mr. Dunford said there is parking for 81 places. Nardella stated they might re-consider constructing all of the parking spaces at this time. Mr. Dunford stated that CVS would like to see all of the parking spaces built out. Nardella asked why they would not move the building down from where it is stated on the plans. Angles asked what the customer estimate would be. Mr. Dunford stated at 5:00pm they estimate 50 customers and the weekends 105 customers per hour. Nardella stated 71 are required and the board would like to see more screening in Iieu of building all of the parking spaces. Phinney asked about the access of Peters Street. Mr. Dunford indicated that it would be an exit and entrance area. Schwarz asked about the tree that had been a landmark for the area. Schwarz and Simons would like to see the applicant work around the tree. Simons stated that the tree is a major issue and he would like to see some design alternatives to save the tree. Mr. Dunford stated that the design team felt that this was the best place to put the building and the tree was in the way. Nardella indicated that other places in town accommodate the board's request and they are suggesting that they can work more with the board. Phinney stated that they should not be locked in to the standard CVS building. Mr. Manzi stated the design change was taken into consideration from the board's request on design changed from last spring. Nardella would like to see more screening, since this is an important part of town. Angles stated that he would like to see sidewalks. Nardella also stated that he would like to see sidewalks all the way down to Eaglewood. White would like to see the safety issues addressed from a traffic perspective. Schwarz reviews the traffic incidents with the board. Angles asked about site lighting. Mr. i I Stevenson indicated that the lighting is a standard light plan by CVS. Schwarz stated he would to see an enclosed trash enclosure so it would not be visible. Angles asked if the applicant proposed signage. Mr. Stevenson indicated there were standard CVS signs. Nardella asked about storm water run off. Mr. Stevenson referred the board to the plans that indicate drainage for this location. Nardella asked if there was a CVS representative that the board could speak with. Angles asked about the grading and retaining wall. Mr. Stevenson discussed the grading with the board. White asked how many feet back is the CVS from the intersection. Mr. Dunford stated 160 feet back from the intersection. White asked if the street could be widened to help with traffic or alleviate traffic on Peters Street. Nardella asked if Mr. Dunford could look into this and get back to the board. Public comment: Graydon McCormick stated that he would like to see the tree saved. He would also like to see fewer parking spaces and agrees with the board about the tree. Nardella would like to see at least seven spaces reduced. Tony Royal representing his Mother who lives on Peters Street addressed the board. He has concerns about the traffic in this area. He would like to see a really good handle on the traffic for this area. Mr. Graydon indicated that the traffic in this area is bad even without the added construction. Schwarz asked about the level of service section in the traffic report and indicated that the level of traffic was indicated that it would go down with the construction of this building. Nardella would like to see a better angle entering the CVS area. Schwarz would like Ms. Griffin to draft a letter to Mass highway and obtain their feedback. Mr. Zahoruiko asked about the traffic flow and how the signal lights would be coordinated. Mr. Dunford stated that the traffic lights would improve the traffic flow in the area. Mr. Zahoruiko asked if Eaglewood did not go through would the traffic still be taken care of in the best interest for the area? Mr. Dunford stated they would do the best they could to resolve traffic in this area. Schwarz has concerns of the level of service being reduced to an E for the area. Nardella asked the purpose of the protruding spot to the right of the plans and he feels that that area can be softened. Mr. Royal asked for clarification on the shopping traffic that was previously stated. Angles asked the applicant to look at both drive through and are they both necessary, also the additional shoulder on 114, the need for all of the parking, building placement, closure of the dumpster, adding sidewalks to the area, and saving the tree. Nardella would like to see a special tree planting if the tree has to be taken down. This has been continued until December 2n'. Carter Crest—Watershed Special Permit Common Driveway Access other than legal frontage Tom Zahoruiko addressed the board and answered the remaining VHB comments. Mr. Zahoruiko provided the board with a written response to the VHB comments so it would not have to be part of the final decision. Motion to close the public hearing for Carter Crest by Schwarz, second by Simons Discussion none Motion carries S -0 ( 13 Motion by Nardella to approve Lot 2 Bradford Street access other than over legal frontage Street Special Permit, second by White as amended this evening Discussion none Motion carries 5-0 Motion by Nardella to approve Lots 1 and 2 for the common driveway, second by White as amended this evening. Discussion none Motion carries 5-0 Motion by Nardella to approve Bradford Street Lots 1 and 2 Watershed Special Permit as amended this evening, second by Nardella,second by White Discussion none Motion carries 5-0 Little Professionals—Site Plan Special Permit Carl Dubay addressed the board and indicated that he and Mr. Richards are satisfied with the Little Professionals draft decision. Motion by Schwarz to close the public hearing,Little Professional 23-24 Turnpike Street site plan special permit, second by Nardella--Discussion: Simons abstained since he was not present at all of the meetings that involved Little Professionals hearings. Motion carries 4-0 Motion by Nardella to approve Little Professionals, 23-24 Turnpike Street site plan special permit as amended this evening,second by Schwarz Discussion Simons abstained since he was not present at all of the meetings involved Little Professional hearings. Motion carries 5-0 Lot 0 Stiles Street—Definitive Subdivision Mr. Willis addressed the board and is satisfied with the draft decision for 0 Stiles Street. Motion by Nardella to close the public hearing for 0 Stiles Street, Definitive Subdivision, second by Schwarz Discussion: Simons abstained since he was not available to hear all of the hearings regarding Lot 0 Stiles Street. Motion carries 4-0 Motion by Nardella to approve the Lot 0 Stiles Street Definitive Subdivision as amended,second by Schwarz Discussion: Simons abstained since he was not available to hear all of the hearings regarding Lot 0 Stiles Street. Motion carries 4-0 Taglewood - Site Plan Special Permit Attorney Vincent Manzi is here representing the applicant. He indicated that many changes have been addressed as requested by the board at the last meeting. He indicated that they have reached an agreement with North Mark Bank and will be sending a written response this week. Pat Dunford, Traffic Engineer VHB addressed the board. He stated that he addressed many of the issues the board had from the last meeting. The extended parking has been improved to better connect the parking field to the site and makes a more efficient plan. Simons indicated that the plans were modified but it still raises some questions. Simons indicated that he still does not like the satellite parking and would like the spaces removed. Mr. Dunford stated that removing the parking area would not be advisable since the end building; a potential restaurant would need this parking area. Mr. Dunford indicated that they removed the area around the rear of the building for tuck access. White asked how large the trucks would be that would be entering the area. Mr. Dunford indicated a tractor-trailer. Nardella asked why the trucks could not come through the middle of the buildings. Mr. Dunford indicated that it would not work for the area. Simons asked if there would be parking in the rear of the building. Mr. Beline indicated that there would be approximately 16 parking places. Nardella would like to see the truck route returned to the previous plans. Nardella'asked if the side area was so important why was it designated as a snow removal area. Mr. Beline indicated it was only a temporary snow removal area. Angles asked if the restaurant could be moved to the other side of the site. Schwarz is not comfortable with the site design of the development and would like the applicant to take a better look at the site plan. Mr. Beline stated that they are trying to be sensitive to the kind of use for the area. Nardella stated that the truck traffic design should go back to the way that it was. Simons would still like to see the satellite parking moved. Mr. Beline indicated that they are trying to strike a balance with topography and create the most productive site. Nardella would like to see the delivery tracks routed behind the buildings. Angles asked about the pedestrian connection and Mr. Beline indicated it on the plans. Schwarz asked about the overflow parking and asked when it would be used. Mr. Dunford indicated that it would only be built out if needed in the future. Nardella indicated that the applicant needs to make provisions to build out 478 spaces if required even if in the future. Mr. Dunford asked if it could be put in the decision so that it could be done at a later date. Simons asked why they chose surface detention. Simons asked about grading in the pond area. It was stated that it was the best area for the grade of the land. It was stated that it is 37 1/z feet vertical from the building to the pond. Schwarz asked if they were familiar with the drainage comments presented by MHF. The applicant indicated that he still needed to address this with MHF. Mr. Royal asked if soil testing has been done and it was stated that it had been done. Mr. Manzi addressed the board and introduced the landscaping engineer, Frank Stewart from VHB. Mr. Stewart addressed the board and presented landscaping plans to the board. He stated that he used the zoning bylaw as his guideline. He discussed the retaining walls and the screening for the area. He indicated that there would be flowering trees also as a buffer. In the area where the existing Royal house is located they are proposing higher trees as a buffer for this abutter. Mr. Stewart indicated that Chris Huntress is the landscape engineer for the bank that abuts the property. The light green area on the plans would be grass and the darker area is a wooded area. The plants would be native to the area. Nardella asked how tall the maples grow. Mr. Stewart indicated that they are the trees that grow tall and are not the miniature trees. They are proposing signature entry walls to make it look better than the average entryway. He indicated he was planning to meet with the abutters to work with their landscaping. Angles indicated that he liked the planting ideas and signature entryway to the site. Nardella asked how tall the trees would be by the Royals homes and it was indicated the trees would be 10-12 feet trees. Mr. Beline indicated that they would be making a pedestrian sidewalk that will be incorporated on the next plans. Nardella referred to Ms. Griffin's memo that indicated that the trees were not in accordance with the zoning bylaw. Nardella indicated that the plants need to have the proper height in accordance with the zoning bylaw on the plans. Angles indicated that he would like to have the comments by Ms. Griffin answered by the applicant. Ms. Wilson gave Mr. Manzi a copy of the memo to address the comments by the next meeting. Schwarz would like to see alternatives and different ideas to this plan. Mr. Royal addressed the board and would like the board to know that he represents his mother and wants to make sure that her property is protected. Eaglewood Site Plan Special Permit has been continued to the December 2"d Planning Board Meeting. Motion to adjourn by White at 11:43pm; second by Schwarz Discussion none Motion carries 5-0