HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-06-25Tuesday- S 1968
Special Meeting
The Plam~ Beard held a special meeting on !Tuesday evening, J~me 25, 1968 at
7:30 P.M. in the Town Office Building meeting room. The following members were
present and voting~ W~-lliam Chepulis, Jr., Chairm*~; Robert J. Burke, V. Chairman;
William B. Duffy, Jr., Secretary; James M. Barman and ~eorge B. Farley.
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Mr. Ted Peters, Selectmaan Arthur Ki~k and Mr. Richmaa were present to discuss the
proposal of the "A Better Chance" organization; that a time element is involved
relative to the purchase of the home on Elm Street and the ~ccupancy of it.
A Special Town Meeting has been called for ~uly 13th at 2:00 P.M. Mr. Peters
presented the wording of an Article, which is in a rough state at present, as drawn
by Town Counsel. It was brought out that at present there is no provision in the
Zoning By-Law for the use of'a home such as the "A B C" desires, that~ is to house
students from other areas but will be attending North Andover public schools.
A discussion was held as to what additional information would be needed. Mr. Peters
explained that an error was made ~hen the house was purchased in that the Zoning
By-Laws were not consulted as to whether or not this use would be allowed and they
are now trying to rectify it. They are not asking for favors - they are trying to
follow the correct procedure.
Selectm~_n Kirk that he is attend~ the meeting as a representative of the Board of
Selectmen only to try to expedite the matter, not to argue the points of the article.
Further discussion was held as to the wording of the article for publication, etc.
Mr. Duffy made a motion that a public hearing be held on July 15, 1968 at 7130 P.M.
Mr. Burke Seconded the motion and the vote was ~manimous.
SHIELDS SUBDIVISION; Jay Road.
Mr. Chepulis read a letter from John Shields regarding the bond on Jay Road.
A letter fr~m Brasseur Assoc. about test holes was read; also a letter from the
Highway Dept.
Mr. Burke made a motion that a bond in the *mount of $2400 be required.
Mr. Farley seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
BEN OSGOOD:
Mr. Osgoed appeared before the Board to discuss the various requirements as
to roadways, etc. Due to expenses involved he ~aid he would like to have require-
merits clear before starts the work and needs cooperation. He said he works well
with the Board of Public Works and the Tree Dept. but gets no satisfaction what-
ever from the Highway DePt. He discussed the reconstruction of Farnum St. and
bis subdivision. He is willing to pay to ~he Town a share of the expenses in-
volved and cooperate with the various department.
Mr. Osgood read a'letter from the State Dept. of Health, saying the subdivision is
all right subject to percolation tests on each lot.
Mr. Duffy discussed again the fact that the Board of Health does not make a report
to the Planning Board.
Mr. Bannan madea motion to approve the subdivision subject to posting a covenant,
the usual conditions relative to various departments and approval of lots by the
Board of Health.
The name of, the street in the subdivision was discussed. Mr. Osgood said he
doesn't think it will present a problem since they intend to tie the streets
together and made a circle.
Mr. Duffy made a motion to approve the plan as submitted provided the developer
meets conditions set forth by the various town departments (as modified by the
Planning Board.
Mr. Bannan seconded the motion. The Highway dept. recomendations on ~s letter
of May 6 relative to streets will be followed.
The vote was four in favor. Mr. Duffy abstained from voting because the Board of
Eealth did not report to the Planning Board.
Mr. Osgood requested that his bond be released fo~'Apple Hill". He was told to
send a letter to the Board requesting the release.
Correspondence was received from the Dept. of Natural Resources re. filling in
land on Coach~n's Forest.
CAFFRAY SUBDIVISION:
The Board discussed the letters received from the Highway Dept. and Board of
Public Works.
After considerable discussion, Mr. Barman made a motion to approve the subdivision
subject to the usual requirements.
Mr. Burke seconded the motion. Mr. Bannan and Mr. Burke voted in favor. Mr. Farley,
Mr. Duffy and Mr. Chepulis voted against.
Mr. Duffy made a motion that further consideration be delayed until the Jttly 15
meeting and the Board gets further written information from the Highway Dept. and
Board of Health.
Mr. Farley seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
PLANNING CONSULTANT:
Mr. Dully spoke about the Board's getting an appropriation for a planning
consu2tant for a master plan, etc. This will be discussed further at the next
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at ll:O0 P.M.
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Chairman
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