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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-12-02 Planning Board Minutes kfted 1-LG'- TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER PLANNING BOARD Unapproved Minutes December 2,2003 Regular Meeting Members Present: Alberto Angles,Chair,John Simons,Rick Nardella, George White,Vice Chair,James Phinney,Associate Member,Felipe Schwarz, Clerk Staff Present: Heidi Griffin,Acting Town Manner,Debbie Wilson,Planning Assistant The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:08 Executive Session-Nigro vs, Town of North Andover Approval of the minutes Motion by Schwarz to approve the November 181h Minutes as written second by PhinneDiscussion none Motion carries 5-0 145 Andover By--Pass—NMF Design Nobody was present for this discussion item. Public hearing called to order at 7:40pm New Public Hearings No new Public Hearings The Chair called the Public Hearing to order at 7:43PM Continued Public Hearings: Ea,alewood—Site Plan Special Permit Ms. Griffin addressed the board and stated that revised plans were received last Wednesday and architecture plans were received this afternoon. Karl Dubay, MHF addressed the board and stated that he has reviewed the plans that were received last Wednesday. MHF received architecture plans this past Monday. He stated that for the most part most of the items have been addressed and there are still some minor issues regarding traffic and drainage that are still outstanding. Attorney Manzi addressed the board to present his detailed architecture plans to the board. Issues that were raised by the board last meeting were in regards to reviewing alternate plans for this project. He stated that they have split the building in to two buildings and stated that they should not have to present alternate site design changes since a tentative design was presented at Town Meeting. Ira Beline addressed the board and presented a set of plans. He presented pictures to the board from the Acton project to show them the building design. He stated that at the Acton project the Trader Joe sign and Apple Bees signs are internally fit. An overall view of the site was presented to indicate what the project would look like once complete. Simons asked if internally lit signs were part of the plan design. Mr. Beline stated yes. Simons stated that internally lit signs were not allowed as part of the zoning bylaw. Mr. Beline stated that that was something that should be enforced by the building department. Simons asked to see building sections as part of the plan presentation. Mr. Beline explained the pitch of the rooffine and elevations. Simons asked if there were windows on the side of Retail one. Mr. Beline stated that there are no breaks on either side. Mr. Beline stated that the addition of windows would be based on the tenant and the use of the building. Mr. Beline stated that most retailers do not want a window and would prefer to keep the wall solid. Nardella would like to see a break up of the facade or detail to the architecture feature. Mr. Beline stated that the building style would be metal and brick with fabric awnings. Nardella asked if the awnings were plain and further stated that you could not put signs or logos on the awnings since it is not allowed according to the sign.bylaw. Nardella asked what the end of the building was made of. Mr. Beline stated it was synthetic stucco. Mr. Beline presented the lights that would be in the parking lot and stated that they would use standard size fonts for signs to direct shoppers to the store locations. He presented blade signs and will see if the building department would allow them. The photometric plans were presented to the board to indicate that they are trying not to throw light off of the site. Mr. Beline stated that there are three different buildings and there will be separate sprinkler systems for each building. Schwarz asked how wide the sidewalks would be. Mr. Beline stated that the sidewalks would be 10 feet wide. Simons would like to see a nicer design facing the abutters. Simons asked how tall the building would be on the side of the Royals. Mr. Beline stated 30 feet tall. Nardella asked how tall the new tree plantings would be facing the Royal side of the property. Mr. Beline stated the plantings would be higher than the six-foot fence and he has been in touch with the Royals to work with them for the best plan possible. Schwarz asked about the retaining wall. Mr. Stevenson stated that the wall follows the grade of the property. Simons asked how far from the property line does the retaining wall appear. Mr. Stevenson stated that it was approximately 15 feet. Simons stated that it could not be any closer than 15 feet from the property line. Mr. Beline presented building material samples to the board so they could see the actual appearance of the building. Schwarz would like to see a set of plans that show the project from street level. Angles asked about the size of retail three and would it be any larger. Mr. Beline stated that it should stay approximately the same as stated on the plans. Ross Hamlin addressed the board and stated that there are two women in the audience from Pulte Homes. He stated that he had discussed the landscaping issues with them and has resolved the Pulte Homes landscaping issues. Melissa Kimball and Maureen Grates are here to represent Pulte Homes. Schwarz asked if they would like to see a walking area in between the properties and it was stated no for security reasons it would be best not to have a walking area between the buildings. They discussed a fence or further landscaping to separate the properties. Mr. Royal addressed the board and asked about the lights in the parking area. Mr. Beline stated that there are no lights facing the Royal home. Ms. Griffin asked if the poles are damaged would the applicant maintain them. Ross Hamlin stated yes. Nardella asked about the issue of shopping carts. Mr. Hamlin stated that shopping carts would be monitored every 60 minutes. Nardella asked about window signs. Mr. Hamlin stated that there would not be any signs in the windows. Mr. Hamlin stated they are not allowed in the lease. Nardella asked to see the leasing covenants. Mr. Hamlin stated that he would provide a copy of the lease covenants to the board. Nardella asked about snow removal. Mr. Hamlin stated that the snow would be removed from the parking area. Nardella asked about the 49 parking spaces for future expansion. Mr. Beline stated that they are included in the total number of 478 minus 49. Nardella asked about the parking deck. Mr. Stevenson stated that a parking deck would be installed. Nardella asked that the parking deck be consistent on all of the plans. 429 spaces will be constructed. Simons would like to address issues step by step at the next meeting. Mr. Hamlin addressed the board and stated that he would like to open in November 2004 and retailers would have to commit by January 2004. He wants to start construction by late March and pull a building permit by early March. He stated that bids need to go out and he is going into a time crunch and wants to have an approval within three to four weeks. This has been continued until the December 16th Planning Board Meeting CVS--Rte 114 &Peters Street_-Site Plan Special Permit Attorney Manzi addressed the board and indicated that a representative would be speaking from CVS. William Starck from CVS addressed the board and presented the board with plans that indicated a double drive-up. He indicated on the plans that a hip roof with two gable ends are on the building to enhance the appearance of the building. Nardella referred to the November 18th meeting minutes and read them to the board. Mr. Manzi stated that the board wanted to see a four sided design change and he indicated that the plans represent this request. Brian McAndrews addressed the board and stated that a death occurred in the office and he has taken over this project for the applicant and is just getting up to speed. Simons stated that the building design does not agree with the design of the area. Nardella stated that about four years ago the owner of this site came before the board and asked the owner of the land or any potential applicant to take a look at the Brooks project as an example of what the board would like to see in this area. Phinney stated that the board is looking for more of a New England building style. Mr. McAndrews addressed the board and stated that he will take the ideas of the board and go back and prepare a new plan that looks more like the New England style the board is looking for. Nardella suggested that he take a look at the Brooks project. Nardella stated that this is an important corner of town and it would be important to see a better design for this type of business. Schwarz suggested that plantings be incorporated into the plans. Schwarz asked about the use of a two driveway entrance way. Mr. McAndrews stated that this would ease the wait to drop off prescriptions. Mr. McAndrews also stated that there would be a drop off and pick up window and that is why two drive up windows are required. Phinney asked about not having the two drive through lanes. Schwarz asked about the tree. Mr. Manzi stated that they have done a detailed investigation into the tree and the root system makes it difficult to keep the tree and still have the building in this location. Nardella mentioned that possibly reducing parking spaces and incorporating more landscaping. Ms. Griffin stated that the traffic proposal is poor and needs to be addressed along with traffic mitigation. The applicant was instructed to provide revised plans by December 91h at noon if they wish to be on the December 161h hearing. This has been continued until the December 16th Planning Board Meeting 1003 Osgood Street—Site Plan Special Permit Ms. Griffin addressed the board and stated that Chris Huntress was here to discuss the major concerns that Ms. Griffin stated in her letter that was in the Planning board packets. Mr.Huntress presented a letter addressing the concerns dated December 2'd. He addressed the parking and stated that a restriction on the soccer field would be in place since the land where the soccer field was located would be leased to the town for a nominal fee. The hours of the soccer field would be opposite hours of operation of the proposed business for this location so that parking would not be an issue. Mr.Huntress stated that traffic issues have been addressed. Mr. Huntress addressed the issue of zoning and indicated that he spoke with the building department and he was under the impression that he did not need a variance. If a variance were needed he would like to obtain a decision based on the fact that he may need to go to zoning at a later date. Angles asked if the proper procedure would be that applicants should go before the zoning department first. Ms. Griffin stated that it could be done this way since it had been done previously this way with the Boston Ski Hill applicant. Mr.Huntress stated that the lighting is residential in nature and will not shed light in the area of the abutters. He discussed the memo from VHB and indicated he has addressed the issues. Karl Dubay, MHF addressed the board about the catch basins and ponds. The applicant would like to have as a condition of approval that requires the applicant to secure an approval of the final drainage plans from the North Andover DPW prior to the Planning Board's I I endorsement of the record plans. Mr. Huntress addressed the board and asked that the board close the public hearing and the applicant could come back before the board in January for their final decision. Simons asked if the entire location around the building was paved. Mr. Huntress stated not at this time. Simons asked if the applicant had provided the Historic building preservation a letter of intent to modify this historic building. Mr.Huntress stated it could be built in as a condition to the decision This has been continued until the January 6th Planning Board Meeting Motion by Nardella to close the hearing for 1003 Osgood, Site Plan Special Permit,second by Simons Discussion none Motion carries 4-0 Motion by Nardella to close the public hearing for 1003 Osgood Street,Watershed Special Permit, second by Simons Discussion none Motion carries 4-0 Motion to adjourn by White,second by Schwarz at 10:49PM Discussion none Motion carries 4-0 f ��