HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-09-14 Monday- September 12+, 1970
Regular Meeting
The PLANNING BOARD held their regular meeting on Monday evening, Sept. l~,
1970 at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Office Building. The following members were present
and voting: William Chepulis, Jr., Chairman; Charles W. Trombly, Jr., V. Chairman;
and John J. Monteiro, Secr,~.tary.
BEN OSGOOD:
Ben Osgood appeared before the Board asking for lots to be released on the
"Morningside" subdivision. A letter was received from the Highway Surveyor stating
that the release of the $1350 bond on Morningside was all right as long as the
Planning Board held one lot for security. Mr. Keirstead had gone over the area with
Mr. Osgood and felt that the Planning Board should hold lot ~33 on Meadowview Road.
Mr. Osgood said the lot is valued at $8500. Mr. Nicetta says the work remaining to
be done on the subdivision can be completed for $1350.
Mr. Trombly made a motion to release the $1350 bond and release the cover~nt on all
lots except lot #33. Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Mr. Osgood also requeste~e Board the two deposit bank books presently in a 90-day
notice account in order that he may have them transferred to a regular savings
account. The Board asked for a written request from Mr. Osgood, for the records,
and also a letter from the bank showing the transfer with book numbers, etc. so that
all books will be accounted for.
Mr. Osgood also said that he will submit a new plan showing the drainage at the next
meeting.
Raleigh Tavern subdivision:
Mr. Osgood also submitted a letter requesting the reduction of the $7500 bond
presently being held on Raleigh Tavern subdivision, to $~,O00 and that the sum of
$3500 be released.
A'letter will be sent to the Highway Surveyor for a report on this subdivision.
D.C.A. & JOHN BROWN CONTRACT:
A letter was received from Town Counsel saying he had reviewed the contracts
with the Dept. of Community Affairs, John Brown Associates and the Town of North
Andover Planning Board, and found them to be in order and that the Planning Board
had acted properly under the terms of the Article.
CAPITAL OUTLAY CO~ITTEE:
A letter was received from the Capital Outlay Committee relative to the
Planning Board's representative to that committee stating he had not attended any
meetings to date. Mr. Trombly explained that the meeting dates had conflicted with
Planning Board meetings or ~eserve meetings but that he would like to remain on the
committee and feels that he will have more free time in the future in order to
attend meetings.
September 14, 1970- cont.
KENT SUBDIVISION:
A letter was received from the State D.P.W. relative to a"notice of intent"
from John Callahan Associates for the Kent subdivision. The letter said a license
will not be required at this time from the state but that all work shall be subject
to all other related provisions of law, by-laws, ordinances and regulations, that
may pertain.
Another letter was received from the State Dept. of Public Health stating that
the proposed filling and drainage alterations of the Kent subdivision will not
adversely affect public water supply.
BOARD OF APPEALS:
Decisions and legal notices of hearings to be held were received from the
Board of Appeals~ The Board reviewed the notices. Mr. Monteiro made a motion to
inform the Board that the petitions of Mangano Realty Trust and Charles J. Adams
for variances have been reviewed by the Planndng Board and find they have no
objections to either of the petitions as so stated.
~TING:
Mr. Chepulis informed the Board members that there will be a meeting of the
Plarming Board with the Conservation Commission and Mr. John Brown on Monday
evening, Sept. 21, 1970 at 7:30 P.M. in the Tree Warden's office.
"TOPICS" PROGRAM:
A thorough discussion of the "TOPICS" program will be held at the next meeting
when hopefully a full board will be present. A letter will be sent to the Selectmen
informing them that the Plar~ngBoard approves of the concepts of "TRAFFIC
OPERATIONS PROGRAM TO INCREASE CAPACITY AND SAFETY~' and that proper steps should be
taken in order that North Andover may become a part of the program and take ad-
vantage of its benefits.
APARTMENT SURVEY:
Correspondence was received from Mr. John Brown informing the Board that forms
have been sent to Mrs. Stekert to conduct an apartment survey and that she is
forming a group of volunteers to carry on the survey. It was noted that the police
should be notified of this so that there will be no difficulties.
The meeting adjourned at IO:OOP.M.
(Anna Donahue)
Clerk