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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-08-17 Planning Board Minutes North Andover Planning Board Unapproved Minutes of the Meeting August 1.7,2004 Regular Meeting Members present: John Simons, Felipe Schwarz, Clerk, &James Phinney, Associate member. Members absent: Alberto Angles, Chairman, George White, Vice Chairman, & Richard Nardella. Staff Present: Julie Vondrak, Town Planner, &Mary Ippolito (Recording Secretary, temp) The meeting came to order at approximately 7:20 PM. Mrs. Vondrak, Town Planner, addressed the Board regarding the issue of a lack of a quorum to hear tonight's public petitions. The Board agreed to hear only the informal discussion items placed on tonight's agenda. Discussion: SBA Communications. Mrs. Vondrak stated that the cell tower was built in the 50's and that the petitioner wishes to make improvements to the tower's structural integrity. Discussion took place between the Board regarding the tower and the issue of relocation in order to provide easier access, strengthen the tower by re-grouting; etc. Mrs. Vondrak asked the Board if this petition would require a special permit from the Planning Board in order to modify the tower. Tower is non-conforming because it's 600' from existing residential properties. Mrs. Vondrak read the section of the bylaw regarding telecommunication to the Board. The Board asked if the tower's appearance would be altered to look different? Board member Simon asked what the guidelines are relative to removing cables from the Tower,the dimensional setbacks relative to the location of a shed, the issue of(168) pieces of steel to be added to the tower and what impact that will have on the community. The Board would like to see more details on the proposed changes to determine if the changes will have a significant visual impact. Bond Release: CamRbell Forest. Mrs. Vondrak stated that the applicant had posted a$1,000.00 bond and that all of the requirements had been met by the applicant relative to the Campbell Forest. Jack Sullivan of DPW has inspected the bolts and weirs and recommended the bond release. Upon a motion made by Board member Simon, 2°d by Board member Schwarz, to release the bond relative to Campbell Forest in the amount of$1,000.00, vote was unanimous. j i 1 i Planning Board Minutes of the meeting,August 17,2004 1 Modification: Peachtree. Mrs. Vondrak stated that there is a request for a release of the"model home" which is situated on the Peachtree location. Mrs. Vondrak stated that Justin of the Planning . Department had submitted correspondence stating that the"model home" should be the last house to be sold on the Peachtree location. Mrs. Vondrak stated that as there is a potential buyer for the "model home" would the Board allow an identification number switch from the "model home"to an alternate home on the Peachtree location in order to accommodate the potential buyer. After a brief discussion between the Board they agreed to allow for the switch of the identification number from the "model home"to an alternate home on the Peachtree location. The Board stated that they required (for the record)a copy of a certificate of occupancy to be submitted to the file. The Board stated that they require (for the record) a copy of a letter stating that written authorization was given in order to allow for the "model home" to be released in order to accommodate a potential buyer. Plan Endorsement: 1211 Osgood Street. Mrs. Vondrak stated she reviewed the mylar plans and with an exception of a minor change associated with drainage infrastructure,the plans matched the approved plans. The Board members signed the mylar. Bond Release: Chatham Crossin . The applicant is requesting a partial bond release from the posted$222,240. Mrs. Vondrak stated that there is still an issue of drainage on the site that it needs to be addressed. Mrs. Vondrak stated that money would need to be released in order to go forward with the Chatham Crossing project. DPW has reviewed the release and recommended a release in the amount of$89,300. DPW is of the opinion that the remaining money is sufficient to cover the costs of construction of the drainage infrastructure. Board member Simon stated that he has no problem or contradictory issues relative to a bond release. Board members questioned if all the sidewalks had been completed?Upon a motion made by Board member Simon and 2"a by Board member Schwarz,to release $80,000.00 for the Chatham Crossing petition. Vote was unanimous. EnOneerina Review Waiver Request: 1135 Great Pond Rd. Mrs. Vondrak stated that this request is for a small 12'x14' summer porch to be constructed on the premises of 1135 Great Pond Road. Planning Board Minutes of the meeting,August 17,2004 2 Discussion took place between the Board regarding the issue of water shed and non- disturbance zone. The Board agreed that because the project is a small one,there should be no need to require a$2,000.00 filing fee relative to 1135 Great Pond Road. The Board stated that the Town Engineer should review the project, and that no outside engineering firm should be required to do so. Upon a motion made by Board member Simon, and 2nd by Board member Schwarz, the Board voted to waive the fee for the Engineering Review for 1135 Great Pond Road. Vote was unanimous. The Mowing discussion took place ky the Board ata Broximately 7:30 PM.and was for general discussion yu ores only. 1 Atty. Donald Borenstein approached the Board and asked if he could be heard tonight relative to the 1789 Great Pond Road petition because his client had been placed on a continuance for two weeks. Mrs. Vondrak stated that a quorum would have to be present in order to do so;therefore, 1789 Great Pond Road would be placed on the September 7, 2004 agenda and would be heard at the public hearing. 2. Mrs. Vondrak approached the Board with a plan of land submitted by Frank Terranova, indicating a layout of a proposed building adjacent to the existing building located on Rte. 125, 1211 Osgood Street. The plan includes the change to the existing traffic flow behind the building. Board members did not have a problem with the change of traffic flow. Mrs. Vondrak stated the applicant may appear in the future to discuss a high end coffee shop tenant which would require higher parking standards. . Mrs. Vondrak stated that the petitioner might be required to go to the ZBA regarding the parking issue. The Board stated that VHB would need to be called in to take a look at the plan. The Board signed the plan of land for Mr. Terranova's request for a temporary trailer for storage on the site located at Rte. 125, 1211 Osgood Street. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:20 PM. By order of the Planning Board, Approved- Planning pprovedPlanning Board Minutes of the meeting,August 17,2004 3