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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-08-03 Planning Board Minutes k, North Andover Planning Board Unapproved Minutes August 3,2004 Regular Meeting Members present: Alberto Angles, Chair, George White, Vice Chair, Felipe Schwarz, Clerk, James Phinney, Associate member, and Richard Nardella. Staff Present: Julie Vondrak, Town Planner, Mary 1ppolito (Recording Secretary, temp) The meeting came to order at approximately 7:05PM. Informal Discussion: Site Plan Review Waiver: 733 Turnpike St.,Oriental Rug Store Julie Vondrak, Town Planner, presented a Plan to the Board for their perusal at the request of the petitioner. Discussion took place between the Board and Mrs. Vondrak relating to parking issues. Mrs. Vondrak stated the Building Inspector reviewed the site and currently 75 spots exist. She believes the parking has not changed since 1985. Board member Nardella arrived at 7:1 Opm. Mr. Nardella stated the site is overall short of parking. Mrs. Vondrak stated the proposed use is allowed and requires 5 spots per 1,000 s.f. of space. The proposed business does not require more parking than the previous use, which was Master Shin's Karate Studio. The proposed space is half of the previous business,the next applicant is proposing to open a tanning salon in the other half of the space. No increase in s.f. footage will result from the two businesses. The Board members questioned how many employees will be on site. Mr. Mohammad stated three. Mrs. Vondrak stated she believes the Building Commissioner has a problem with the overall parking on the Jasmine Plaza site. Mr. Nardella questioned the location of the Barber Shop. After discussion by the Board, a motion was made by George White to waive a site plan review, 2nd by Richard Nardella. No Discussion. Motion 5-0. Planning Board 1 Minutes of the Meeting,August 3,2004 Informal Discussion: 733 Turnpike Street,LaBoom Tanning Salon After a brief discussion by the Board, a motion was made by Felipe Schwarz to waive the site plan review of LaBoom Tanning Salon, motion 2nd by George White. No Discussion. Motion 5-0. Informal Discussion: e Plan Endorsement: 316 Johnson Street Mrs. Vondrak requested the Board members to endorse the mylars for 316 Johnson Street. Phased Bylaw Regulations Mrs. Vondrak, briefed the Board regarding her drafts of the new phased bylaw development schedule, exemption schedule and regulations. The attorney general has not yet approved the new phased bylaw. Adoption of the regulations will require a public hearing. Mrs. Vondrak questioned the literal definition of the anniversary date. She wants it clear so it can easily be enforced by the planning and building departments. The anniversary date reads that is should be established when all necessary approvals have been obtained. Mrs. Vondrak questioned if this meant all conservation and health approvals. She suggested the date of the first Form U application for a lot in a subdivision be the anniversary date as it will be easy to track. Discussion took place between the Board and Mrs. Vondrak regarding the issue of when a building permit is approved and how to figure the anniversary date based on this. Mrs. Vondrak stated the Board could allow a developer to build more lots than entitled in one year. Mr. Nardella explained this was incorporated to allow a developer to build on steep slopes more quickly so as to prevent the unstability of slopes for a long period of time. The Board asked Mrs. Vondrak to draft a document explaining the definition of what an anniversary date actually is, and incorporate it into the Phased Development rules and regs. Mrs. Vondrak stated that she would edit the rules and reg's document and submit the information to the Board at a future time. The Board asked Mrs. Vondrak to schedule a public hearing some time in September of 2004 to read the draft of the document then the Board will vote to approve it. Informal Discussion: TMA Letter Endorsement: Mrs. Vondrak stated that the Town Manager suggested the Planning Board Chairman sign the TMA letters. The drafted letters were prepared from Andrea Leary of the TMA. Letters have been drafted to Merrimack College and the Lawrence Eagle Tribune. Board members suggested sending letters to additional large Planning Board 2 Minutes of the Meeting,August 3,2004 businesses in Town and state in the letter that larger businesses throughout Town are being urged to join the TMA. Mrs. Vondrak will revise the letters and email them to the Chairman. Informal Discussion: Modification: Wheelabrator: Mrs. Vondrak stated that Wheelabrator is seeking to reduce their quarterly testing as their emission results have been below the Federal Thresholds. Mrs. Vondrak suggested a public hearing be held to amend the original decision. The Board stated they would give the applicant the opportunity to present their case at a public hearing. Richard Nardella stated he is not willing to vote to reduce the quarterly testing. Nardella is concerned if testing stops and an emergency results immediately afterwards. The Board requested that Wheelabrator should come in front of the Board for discussion regarding the testing and discuss on the condition of Wheelabrator. Much discussion by the Board took place regarding the issue of possible pollution. Mrs. Vondrak stated that she will notify the applicant that they need a public hearing and request a modification to the condition to reduce the quarterly testing, required by the Federal Government, and to reduce the testing to a 9-month period. The Board discussed that they would put off approving the previous Minutes of the Meeting until later in tonight's agenda. 1789 Great Pond Road The public hearing has been continued until August 17. Mrs. Vondrak stated that she and the Board Chairman conducted a site walk and concluded the applicant should seek a variance to construct the driveway off the common driveway. Approximately 75 feet of driveway and grading will be avoided if the variance is granted. Mrs. Vondrak stated she spoke with the applicants attorney and let him know that the Board may request that the applicant seek the variance. Mrs. Vondrak also stated she spoke with the engineer who stated construction of retaining walls could reduce the grading. At the site walk, Alberto Angles requested the engineer to put the utilities in the driveway instead of a separate trench. New Public Hearin : 492 Sutton Street-Gianquitto Hanger Mrs. Vondrak stated that Mr. Gianquitto was not present this evening. Mr. William Derry, Supervisor,for the site was present and addressed the Board. He stated that this is a two building hanger, is not in wetland areas, and that it does have approval by the ZBA. W. Derry presented a plan of land and explained the Plan to the Board. The Board addressed questions regarding the building height issue, drainage, and soil conditions. Planning Hoard Minutes of the Meeting,August 3,2004 No drainage calculations were submitted and Mr. Derry explained the drainage pattern on the site. VHB's review requested that calculations be issued to determine whether the pond could accommodate the post rate of runoff. The Board asked for an aerial photo from the file. Mrs. Vondrak presented photos to the Board. Mr. Derry will request Christian and Sergi to submit engineering cafes. Motion to continue the hearing until August 17, 2004 by George White, seconded by Richard Nardella. Motion 5-0. Minutes Motion to approve the May 18,2004 and July 20, 2004 minutes by Felipe Schwarz, seconded by George White. Motion 5-0. The following discussion tookplace by the Board at approximately 8:30 PM. and was for general discussion purposes only. 1. Mrs. Vondrak stated she met with Mr. Benjamin Osgood Jr. regarding land located off Lisa Lane. Mr. Osgood is proposing to build a roadway to construct two single family homes on a previously approved frontage exception lot. A draft plan was submitted for the Board to view tonight. 2. Regarding the hanger project: Board asked Mrs. Vondrak to run this issue by our Fire Department. 3. Regarding Sutton Hill. Mrs. Vondrak stated that she met with the Attorney for Genesis who met with the Planning Board last year. The site contains an abandoned house in which Mr. Falmum would like to purchase. The old Special Permit stated the house could be used for offices for the site and that it contained historical value. The applicants want to Form A the lot however, it will have insufficient area and non- conforming setbacks. The Board stated that Mr. Farnum needs to obtain more information and submit it to the Board. Motion to adjourn at 8:50 PM was made by Richard Nardella, seconded by George White. Motion 5-0. By order of the Planning Board, Approved mli/MaryMinutes Planning Board 4 Minutes of the Meeting,August 3,2004 North Andover Planning Board Public Dearing The North Andover Planning Board will hold a regularly scheduled Public Hearing on August 3, 2004 at the Department of Public Works, 3 84 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA 01845 at 7:30 P.M. Agenda items may be reviewed at the Community Development Office located at 27 Charles Street. LEGAL NOTICE)LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF NORT ANDOVER PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AUGUST 3,2004 7.30PM In accordance with'the provisions of M,G.L„ Chapter 40-A,Section 11,the North Andover Plan- ning Board will hold a public hearing as follows, Purpose of Public Hearing:Application for Site Plan Review Special Permit under Section 8.3 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw.The Applicants see a permit to allow for construction of two airport hang- ers,7,000 square feet and 6,600 square feet Appficant/Petitioner: Donald Glanquitto, 236 Swa€ns Pond Ave.,Melrose,MA 02176 Owner,Lawrence Municipal Airport,492 Sutton Streetr North Andover,MA 01845 Address of Premises Affected:492 Sutton Street Assessors Map and Lot:Map 75 Lot-1 Public Hearing Date&Time:Tuesday,August 3, 2004 7:30pm Location of Public Hearing:North Andover Public Works Garage at 384 Osgood Street,near the High School entrance, All interested persons may appear and be heard. Persons needing special accommodations and/or those Interested In viewing the application materials should contact the North Andover Planning Depart- ment at(978)688.9535. Alberto Angles,Chair, North Andover Planning Board ET—July 15,22,2004