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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-09-21 Planning Board Minutes North Andover Planning Board Unapproved Minutes September 21, 2004 Department of Public Works Conference Room, 7:00 PM Public Meeting Agenda Members present. Alberto Angles, Chairman George White, Vice Chairman Felipe Schwarz, Clerk Richard Nardella, Regular member John Simons, Regular member. Staff present: Mrs. Heidi Griffin, Director, CDS Mary Ippolito, Recording Secretary, temp The meeting came to order at approximately 7:05 PM. Chairman Angles explained the procedure to the public in attendance, that he would take the discussion items first. The Planning Board reserves the right to take items out of order and to discuss and/or vote on items that are not listed on the agenda. Phased Development Bylaw Regulations and Forms. Chairman Angles stated that he would discuss this issue later in the evening. Site Plan Waiver, 133 Main St. Mr. Taner Gulbus was present and stated that he now has a plan containing 30 parking spaces which he discussed with the Board tonight. The building located at 133 Main St. only has 13 spaces available. Mr. Gulbus submitted pictures to the Board tonight. He stated that he has plans for redeveloping the landscaping. He stated that there are 6 parking spaces available for the premises located at 142 Main St., and he can get authorization from the owner to use these spaces. He stated that he wants to cut down trees in order to improve the number of parking spaces. There are now 8 parking spaces available on 2"d Street. The location at 147 Main St. allows the use of 6 parking spaces. Behind the sports shop there are 30 parking spaces for public use. The Board stated that they prefer that Mr. Gulbus not cut down any trees. Upon a motion made by Board member Nardella and 2"d by Board member Schwarz, to waive the site plan review on the condition that Mr. Gulbus will provide 9 parking spaces at the back of 133 Main St., and that he will not remove any trees. Enumerate 12345, except for handicapped access, 2 3 4 there should be a minimum of 3 car parking spaces September 21,2004,Minutes Planning Board 1 for use at 133 Main Street. Exceptions for regular parking to be noted in the site plan waiver notification. Vote was unanimous. Site Plan Waiver, 73 Water St the No one present tonight. Petition will be kept on for next agenda. Site Plan Waiver— 1060 0sytood St. Mr. Athanasios.Kotsirona was present to address the Board tonight. He stated that the current owner is moving out soon. The premises were originally a Chiropractor Office. The building is 1176 sq. ft. in size and will be used as a pizza place, and has 69 parking spaces on the entire premises. The Plan showed an island. Petitioner stated that the island would be removed in order to add more parking spaces. There arc 4 windows shown on plan and the petitioner wants to place a drive up window. in the Pizza place. Petitioner proposed to take the curb off the area for the cars to get buy the drive up window. The Board requested a new set of plans and a site review for future reference. Three tables will be placed in the pizza place. Mrs. Griffin asked for an overall parking plan to figure out the number and size of parking spaces, space for a dumpster is now present on site plan. The Board explained that a site plan review would be required in order to go further, and explained what would be needed etc., requested that petitioner show the drive up on the new plan at the same time. Mrs. Griffin stated that petitioner should come into office and file for an application, file a legal notice; it will take approximately 2 months to be placed back on the agenda. Board member Nardella stated that he wishes the petitioner to indicate what the hours of operation will be, signage information, durnpster enclosed, what kind of business located on site now, petitioner to do the math for the Board, do a chart of existing parking spaces now, what's required and what needs to be changed. 1176 sq.ft. requires 20 parking spaces. No motion was made. Site Plan Waiver, 1659 Osgood. Tyler Munroe was present to request a waiver for site plan review. Mr. Munroe submitted pictures of the site (pictures for the record). Mr. Munroe stated that he wishes to change a 3-stall garage. He explained the drawing to the Board. No additional paved driveways, therefore, no additional traffic flow either. He wants to knock down the garage and replace it in order to store equipment. Board member Nardefla stated that he needs to comply with the site plan review but he will end up with a better garage. Height of the garage is within the required height requirement. The footprint will be slightly enlarged from the existing one. Discussion ensued regarding the kind of use relative to the zoning district. Board member Simons stated that the lot is I-S but the use is a commercial use of the structure. Upon a motion made by Board member Nardellaand 2,d by Board member Simons, to grant a waiver to demolish a 2 car garage and to construct a 3 car garage. Waive site plan review for 1659 Osgood Street in order to allow the demolition of existing garage and mudroom and reconstruction of a new garage according to the specifications and plan and letter of 9/12/2004. Vote was unanimous. September 21,2004,Minutes Planning Board 2 Bond Reduction - Carter Fields Mr. Tom Zahouriko was present and requested a bond reduction per a letter submitted to the Board (letter for the record). Chairman Angles stated that Jack Sullivan„ DPW, submitted information to the Board. Board asked if the street trees are planted yet? Mr. Zahouriko stated that 45 trees were planted instead of 36 trees. Curbing has 420 feet left on one side of cul de sac, which will be done in a couple of months. Mr. Zahouriko stated that he will remove erosion controls. No wetlands are within 150' of any lots. The Board stated that the area looks good. Upon a motion made by Board member Nardella and 2nd by Board member Schwarz, to release all bond monies except for$59,140.00. Vote was unanimous. Mylar Endorsement—Summer Street, Mr. & Mrs. Gillen. The Board agreed to sign the mylar later in the evening. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: 1789 Great Pond Rd.,Mr. Arnone, (continued from Sept. 7, 2004) Mr. Arnone faxed a copy of a letter requesting a continuance until the October 5, 2004 meeting, letter was submitted (for the record). 492 Sutton St. Mr.William Derry was present to address drainage issues tonight. Mr. Derry stated that the peek flow rate is important;don't want to flood out abutters. However, the abutters are the Merrimack River. The water flow would be dumping into the Merrimack River. Therefore, a retention pond would have to be put in place. The State has taken a different view of types of retention ponds. Mr. Derry gave a long presentation regarding flooding, retention ponds, etc. Mrs. Griffin read a letter from VHB regarding clean up of housekeeping issues that can be addressed for 492 Sutton St. Board member Simons asked if petitioner has memorialized his comments in writing. Board member Schwarz asked where are the responses from VHB letters to the petitioner. Mr. Derry asked Board to submit the argument of his presentation tonight. Mrs. Griffin asked Mr. Derry to submit his"Plan B" in writing to VHB, then the Board can understand better the technical comments regarding moving forward. Submit the plan of Christian and Sergi and a letter to the Board. Board member Simons would like a letter from the petitioner to be sent to VHB in response to VHB comments. Chairman Angles wants a response from VHB as a bottom line. No motion was made. Wheelabrator Requested a continuance until the October 5, 2004 meeting (letter for the record). 1135 Great Pond Rd Brooks School is seeking to construct a deck onto the Goulet house which is across the street from the campus. The deck will be 14'by 12' in size and will be located within the Non-Disturbance Zone of a wetland resources area. Screen September 21,2004,Minutes Planning Board 3 porch will be built on the back of the house. The outside engineering fee was waived because the project is so small. A drip trench comes off the eaves to drop down into stone trench so that it meats the States needs regarding discharge. Upon a motion made by Board member Simons to close public hearing for Great Pond Rd, 2nd by Board member White, vote was unanimous. Board member Simons corrected wording regarding the proposed structure as it is an auxiliary structure connected to the house that is connected to the town sewer system. He read this into the Special Permit. Upon a motion made by John Simons, and 2n1 by Richard Nardella to approve a Special Permit for the premises located at 1135 Great Pond Road, with one minor amendment in the findings of fact section where corrections need to be made. Phased Development Bylaw Board member Nardella submitted a form containing some clean up language to the Board for their information. He noted a question on the exemption form, as it doesn't speak about elderly housing. The Board discussed the Phase Development Bylaw form and Chairman Angles asked when and what is the effective date that starts the"Anniversary Date? The Board discussed that the first building permit date starts the clock for the process to begin. This date pertains to the lot only not to the entire development. The Board stated that Mrs. Vondrak should be asked for her input regarding the salient part of the issue as it was previously discussed at a prior meeting. It was noted that Mrs. Vondrak took exception because she stated that something like the building permit date could get missed on the day-to-day stuff. The Board agreed that when all pertinent approvals are dated and signed for Conservation, Zoning, Building, Health, then this date becomes the "Anniversary Date". Board member Nardella have Mrs. Griffin the document with marked up changes, it should be edited and then returned to the Board. Upon a motion made by Chairman Angles, and 2nd by Felipe Schwarz to approve the decision for David Palmer, 284 Salem St. Vote was unanimous. Upon a motion made by Chairman Angles, and 2nd by George White, to adjourn tonight meeting. Vote was unanimous meeting adjourned at approximately 9:OOPM.. By order of the Planning Board Approved September 21,2004,Minutes Planning Board 4