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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-03-01 Planning Board Minutes i �F t r 1' r imwr f i i North Andover Planning Board Minutes,of the Meeting j March 1, 2005 North Andover Town :Ball 120 Main Street conference room 2'd floor Time: 7400 PM Members present: Alberto Angles, Chairman; Richard Nardella, Jahn Simons, and James Phinney Member absent: George White, Vice Chairman. StatYpresent: Lincoln Daley, Town Planner; Mary 1ppolito, Recording Secretary Chairman Angles called the meeting to order at approximately 7:15 PM. Chairman Angles explained the procedure to the assembly present and stated that the members present would hear the discussion items first. Chairman Angles stated the meeting is being taped, and would presenters please step forward to the podium and identify themselves, and speak into the mile. DISCUSSI®N ITEMS: Rezone property located at 651 Turnpike St. - rezoning property located at 651 Turnpike St. from Village Commercial to General Business, Mr. Hajar was present tonight to address the Board. Mr, Hajjar stated that he wants the support of the Planning Board. He stated that property adjacent to his private residence is in the G-B zoning district. A proposed office building is located very near to his back yard. Mr. Hajar handed out some reading material to the Board (material received). Chairman Angles asked Mr. Hajar to indicate where 651 Turnpike St. is located on Rte 1.14. Mr, Hajar also pointed out where the approximate 700' proposed office building will be placed. Board member Nardella stated that some of the parcels are zoned restricted G-B district along the Stop and Shop area on Rte. 114. Board member Nardella stated that he previously worked w/Mr. Hajar and Heidi Griffin to rezone Mr. Hajjar's property to V-C. Why does Mr. Hajar now want to rezone to G- B? Mr. Hajjar stated that where property rights are bundled together it's become impossible to sell his property. Board member Nardella stated that there was a task force working on the rezoning of the few homes within the V-C zoning district located on Rte. 114. Board member OAP U()P f rch J ,)Ou mfi ie A ilii�J linf 1"I,nniin I;iarl 9,r"" 1 i Nardella stated that G-B is not the proper zoning category for Mr. Hajjar's home. Mr. Hajar asked if the Board approves of homeowner's bundling their property together? Board member Simons asked when the property was rezoned to V-C was it done on a citizens petition? Board member Simons stated that it was a citizen's petition and not a planning Board article. Chairman Angles asked if it is Mr. Hajar's intent to rezone just his property and no other parcels. Mr. Hajar stated just his parcel and no other parcels. No further discussion ensued between the Board and Mr. Hajar. Please note that Mr. Hajar was handed a packet at the beginning of the meeting, which contained a form to submit a citizen's petition, the deadline for the petition to be submitted, and a general calendar of the Town Meeting date for Mr. Ha11ar's perusal. Traffic congestion on Rte. 114 (Tumpike Street -North Andover Fire Chief Dolan and Police Chief Stanley to address the Board relative to the large cumulative effect of traffic congestion on Rte. 114 (Turnpike Street). Chief Dolan was present and addressed the Board. The accumulative effect of potential traffic congestion on Rte. 114, could directly affect the Fire Department's ability to respond to emergency calls in a timely fashion in the area of Rte. 114. There are existing and potential developments placed along Rte. 114 to name a few such as Salem Village, Forest View Estates, a Day Care center, a(basketball) center, and a retail shopping plaza such as Eaglewood which is scheduled to open up soon. To go from station 1 to station 2 it's about a 14-minute run and the run becomes impossible with the many traffic lights now. The many intersections for potential future developments such as condo's etc, will make it nearly impossible. Chief Dolan would like to call for a review of Rte 114 and that the Planning Board be aware of this issue. A potential 100-unit structure on Berry Street if developed would also be created in a heavy traffic route. Now is the time for the Board to look at this instead of waiting until an additional 700 new residents move into town. Fire Chief Dolan doesn't want to wait until an emergency situation arises and someone dies because of a lack of response time from the Fire Department. Chief Dolan presented a chart color-coded showing areas undeveloped, and areas over developed, and open space. If the fire truck is at the Haverhill line and needs to get to Sharpener's Pond it would take about 8 minutes to get there, if the traffic increases on a 3 lane road it's going to increase the run by approximately 13 minutes. Chief Dolan wants somebody in the State to address this issue now, move it up now don't wait another year to do something. What is the answer to the solution? Every project coming in brings in more traffic with it, and many more different sets of traffic lights. Board member Nardella stated that going to the State is the right approach. Talk to the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission now and bring it to their attention. Police Chief Stanley was unable to attend however, Lieutenant Carney briefed the Board on behalf of the Police Department, Lieutenant Carney stated that heavy vehicle traffic is impacting the Old Center, Johnson Street, and Salem Street, due to the fact that most vehicles have found that by rerouting to those streets they are able to avoid heavy-duty traffic on Rte 114. There are approximately 30,000 vehicle trips per day on Rte 11.4. Chairman Angles stated that he would work with Merrimack Valley Planning Commission in order to rectify this problem. March 1,2005 Minutes of the Meeting Planning Board page 2 ��.�l f( Lot release Lot 2 and Lot 4 Great Pond Road - Paul Russell, Board to sign form J. Mr. Russell was present tonight and stated that the Planning Board decisions dated April 2004 relative to Phillips Common are now recorded at the Registry of Deeds. Mr. Russell is requesting that the Board recognize that he is not able to meet the requirements for standard procedural purposes because the lack of a mylar prevents him from doing so. A 1999 site plan was submitted and referenced on the 2004 Planning Board decisions for Lots 2 and 4 relative to Great Pond Road. This 1999 plan of land was submitted as the recorded plan of land for the 2004 decisions. Mr. Russell also stated that he has the same situation with the release of Lot 4 now. The Board would like the recorded decision information confirmed on line at the Registry of Deeds. Attach a copy of the 1999 plan to a copy of the decision and keep in it on file. Mr. Russell is still required to submit a Form J for signature approval. CONTINUED HEARINGS: 1211 Osgood Street-Modification for Site Plan Special-Permit- Frank Terranova. Chairman Angles stated that the Planning Department should contact the applicant and let him know that this has to wrap up before the March 15°i deadline, otherwise take this off the agenda. Molly Town Road-PRD Special Permit & Definitive Subdivision:-Minicucci. Mr. Huntress will list the waivers he needs. The proposed road is 815 feet, from beginning of subdivision to the end of subdivision. Mr. Huntress should highlight the wetland areas on the conventional pian and submit the plan for the file,to satisfy the requirements of the bylaw, and stamp the plan for the file. Chris Huntress, Engineer was present tonight, he stated that he made revisions on a plan but did not submit the revised plan to the Planning Department;he did however; submit a plan to the Town Planner tonight. The length of the roadway(800') is in question. Mr. Huntress stated that he recalculated all of his calculations for the lots. There is a lot that is up against the 50' non- build, the Board has an issue with this lot. All of the lots shown on the plan from top to bottom are at 150' frontage (see plan submitted). Board member Simons wants to see what VHB will say regarding this new plan. is lot 15 a wetland? Lot 15 needs to be remarked on the Plan. Mr. Huntress to take a closer look at the lot in question tonight and present an answer in time for the next meeting. The waiver's are located on the last page of the subdivision. Steve Stapinski, Engineer, Merrimack Engineering was present tonight to discuss lot 16 relative to meeting Town standards, and the pavement realignment of Molly Town Road and Rea St. He proposed to use the existing layout of Molly Town Road and widen it to the East, keep the stonewall and keep the layout of the area but move the development over to the East. He also wants to realign Rea Street to be aligned West. Lincoln received VHB's review late in the afternoon, and it does support the realignment revisions to the plan. Chairman Angles likes the layout realignment. Dermott Kelly has not been asked to do a traffic study as of yet. Also lot 15 and lot 16 is March 1,2005 Minutes of the Meeting Planning Board ' page 3 realigned on the plan, he repositioned the house to be closer to Molly Town Road, the house is higher on the plan of land,he chopped off 113 of the lot, and this caused lot 15 to be realigned. Mr. Stapinski stated that he would not request a waiver of a 50' setback along the open space along Molly Town. The Board agreed to allow for an extension to waive the time constraints until the April 20, 2005 time frame. Lot 4 Willow Street Site Plan. Special Permit - office building, Engineer for the applicant has not submitted revised updated plans. Engineer wishes to discuss request for waivers only. Carlos Quintal, Engineer, was present and asked for approval of waivers. Mr. Quintal submitted a document dated February 15, 2005, listing the waivers (document received). Board stated that the waivers should be incorporated into the decision Mr. Quintal stated that he updated the plan to provide more landscaping than before. The Board stated that they wanted to see more plantings located behind the building at the back of the lot. The Board stated that they require additional plantings, only a couple are in the waivers. The Board wants Mr. Quintal to submit an updated landscaping plan, showing topography, showing more tress, and showing more plantings, show the berm and where foliage will be planted. The Board is concerned about the curb in the back on the plan it's located due N on the plan. Mr. Quintal was vague on the issue of traffic, he stated that an estimated 13 trips entering and 19 trips exiting is his best guess for the traffic study. Board member Nardella stated that because it's a 720 s.f building the traffic study should not be a large issue. Mr. Quintal has provided 34 parking spaces located at street level located under the first floor of the building. The Board would like to see a pedestrian crossing area with striping located on the plan. Board member Simons asked to look at the plan of the 720 s.f office building, and asked if the utilities{which are located on the roof} will be boxed in or screened in. Mr. Quintal said yes to both. Mr. Quintal to resubmit an updated plan of land to the Board, show dumpsters, on the plan, utilities, snow pile etc. under building parking, bottom line submit a plan with the proper revisions. The Board will review VHB's plan and watch for these revisions. 0 Methuen Street-Definitive Subdivision—duplex. Engineer's plans were submitted. VHB review was submitted late in the afternoon. The Board asked the applicant for an extension to waive the time constraints until the end of April 2005, please note an extension from Attorney Dom Scalise was submitted to the Recording Secretary this evening. Bob Daley, Engineer, was present tonight and stated he did a conventional drainage design. Mr. Daley, asked for a waiver on Sutton St. he reduced the size of the driveway and reduced the size of the building. The Board stated that they would wait to see the review submitted from VHB before they could discuss the plan submitted by Mr. Daley. Chairman Angles made a motion to extend the time constraints until end of April 2005, 2na by John Simons, vote was unanamous 4-0. 2009 Salem St.-PRD & Special Permit and Definitive Subdivision— 8 single family homes. Chestnut Development Corp. Decision due on: May_13, 2005. March 1,2005 Minutes of the Meeting Planning Board page 4 Chris Huntress, Engineer, was present to present tonight. He explained the location of the houses all 3200 s.f. He received a letter from VHB and wants to present an overview once he addressed their issues. Andrew Grant abutter was present tonight. The project is in front of Con/Com. There are isolated wetlands stay outside of 75' for no build. Stephen Stapinski Engineer, was present to address the drainage issues to the Board. A gravity sewer will be constructed etc. Board member Nardella stated that there are comments from the TRC review that should be acted upon. There are 2 open space areas, lot A and B and at lots 5 thru 8 there is an easement connecting across, put a preservation deed restriction on these lots this requires a waiver on the 50' buffer. At the last Planning Board meeting the Board requested that Mr. Huntress submit a conventional plan, Mr. Huntress agreed that he would do so prior to the next scheduled Planning Board meeting. Mr. Huntress to address the TRC comments and responses to the Board at the next scheduled meeting. Board member Nardella stated he should apply for a slope bylaw special permit, Lincoln to -review this issue and advise the Board. Engineer would like to ask for a waiver on the percent of the slope of the road, see fire chief s letter for TRC comments. The Board agreed to continue this petition until the next scheduled Planning Board meeting. Old Salem Village—Definitive Subdivision Requested Extension until April 8, 2005 PI Bd meeting Chairman Angles asked if anyone was present in favor or in opposition to this petition tonight. No one was present to do so. OId Salem Village-Site Plan Review Special Permit Requested Extension until April 8, 2005 PI Bd meeting Chairman Angles asked if anyone was present in favor or in opposition to this petition tonight. No one was present to do so. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1025 Osgood Street- Site Plan Review & Watershed Special Permit-Hearthstone Realty Corp, (Treadwell's) ice cream parlor and 3-story office building. Board suggested that it would be in the applicant's benefit to hear both ice cream parlor and office building together. This is phase 1, for a request for a Watershed Special Permit and Site Plan Review Special Permit for the ice-cream parlor. Mark Gross, Engineer, made a presentation stating he submitted revised plans per VHB's review. Added a dumpster location, added a post and rail fence, infiltration system was added behind building. Board member Simons wants to discuss the patio whether it is considered a structure or not. The Board was advised that the Building Commissioner addressed this issue with Lincoln. The Board was advised that the patio with a retaining wall constitutes a building structure, therefore it's not allowed as a patio use. Board discussed the revised conceptual March 1,2005 Minutes of the Meeting Planning Board page 5 r; drawings. The drawings as they appear indicate siding will be added to the existing concrete block building,plantings and flowers to be added at the front of the building. The Board asked when will the parking lot be repaved? Engineer responded that when phase 2 is approved the entire repaving will be done. The slope will be 4 to 1. Mr. Bill Perkins, President of Hearthstone Realty, was present to speak tonight. Mr. Perkins stated that he will restripe the parking lot in phase 1. Drive aisle will show 25'. They addressed VHB's review. There will be no changes done to landscaping. The Board wants some landscaping done at the front of the ice cream parlor to make it look better a few extra bushes and a couple of juniper's. The hours of operation are 10 to 10 in the summer. Engineer stated that parking requirements are figured on restaurant seating, and not on ice cream parlor. The Board stated that they should find an alternative to the dumpster, find another place to put it. Mark Gross would like to get a draft decision for the April meeting because the ice cream season is coming up. The Board wants final comments from VHB before they will make a decision for phase one for the ice cream parlor. Board stated that the engineer submit something to Mary by Thursday at noon, otherwise the Board doesn't want to see it. 1025 Osgood Street Phase 2 for Watershed Special Permit and Site Plan Review or an office building. Mr. Mark Gross presented to the Board an architectural drawing of the office building. The building is two stories from the front and 3 stories in the back. The Board would like to see an actual picture rendition of the actual architectural office building. The Board stated that a cupola should be placed on the roof,there is too much black area of roof line. The building will be occupied with an office on the 2nd floor for a high end retail tenant, maybe a medical office,he doubts there will be a restaurant or coffee shop. The Board stated there will be no restaurant allowed and will condition the decision accordingly. A 12' retaining wall will be built 5 feet from the property line. Board member Simons discussed the topography plan tonight regarding the underground drainage and that it is located behind the building. Board wants the dumpster moved to another place and empty the dumpster at certain times. Board stated that VHB has to submit their calculations because this building is on the edge of the watershed. Planning Department is still awaiting VHB review for phase 2 of this project. The Board agreed to continue this petition until the next meeting of March 15, 2005. 165 Bridle Path -Watershed Special Permit—construction of addition within non-disturb zone of 795 s.f of living space—Gabrielle Schmitt. Mr. William MacLeod, Engineer, Andover Consultants was present to make a presentation. He stated that he did the actual septic design many years ago. There are no wetlands on this lot, the wetlands are on an abutting lot. The proposed addition is 77 feet from the wetland. No additional clearing will take place on the lot. Con/Corn has already issued an order of conditions. Jack Sullivan, DPW, reviewed this project he is in favor of it (letter received). This is a two-story addition;the lot was created in 1975 so it falls under the umbrella of the bylaw. The existing deck will stay,the house.is connected to the Town sewer system. The Board asked that a draft decision be drafted and submitted in time for the next scheduled meeting of March 15, 2005. Upon a motion made by Richard Nardella, and 2nd by John Simons the Board voted to March 1,2005 Minutes ofthe Meeting Planning Board page 6 close the public hearing on 165 Bridle Path tonight. The Board agreed that a decision will be granted at the next scheduled Planning Board meeting of March 15, 2005. 1551 Osgood Street - Site Plan Review Special Permit - construction of 24,800 s.f warehouse to existing structure - Microwave Engineering Corp. Requested to be heard at March 151h Pl. Bd. meeting. Plan of land was not submitted in time. (Open the meeting but do not hear evidence) then announce this petition will be continued until the March 15th meeting. Chairman Angles opened the meeting and asked if anyone was present to represent 1551 Osgood Street, no one was present to do so. Upon a motion made by Richard Nardella and 2nd by John Simons the Board agreed to place this petition as a continuance on the next scheduled meeting of March 15, 2005. Motion made by Chairman Angles to approve the Minutes of the Meeting for February 15, 2005, 2nd by Richard Nardella, vote was unanamous, 4-0. Motion made by Chairman Angles to adjourn tonight's meeting at approximately 11:00 PM, 2nd by Richard Nardella, vote was unanamous, 4-0, meeting adjourned. By order of the Planning Board approved The 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. mildesktopMarehl Minutes i March 1,2005 Minutes of the Meeting Planning Board page'7 f;