HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-11-02Monday - November 2, 1970
Regular Meeting
The PLANNING BOARD held their regular meeting on Monday evening, No,tuber 2,
1970 at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Office Building with the following members present
knd votiug: William Chepulis, Jr., Chairman; Charles W. Trombly, Jr., Esq., Vice
Chairman; John J* Nonteiro, Secretary; and Donald N. Keirstead.
DOUGLAS WILSON SUBDMSION:
A request for the release of the covenant on the remaining lots of the
Douglas E. Wilson subdivision at the end of Lisa Lane was received. His letter
stated that the subdivision has been hot-topped, surface drains installed, electric
and telephone lines completed and everything has been completed to the best of his
knowledge.
Mr. Tromblymade a motion to send letters to the Board of Public Works, Highway
Surveyor and Board of Health for their reports on the subdivision so that proper
action maybe taken by~{. the Plan_~ingBoard. Mr. Keirstead seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous.
KENT SUBDIVISION:
A "covenant running with land" that had been recorded at the Registry of
Deeds was forwarded to the Planning Board by James Champy the developer of the
Arthur Kent subdivision.
PROGRESS REPORT:
The monthly progress report was received from John Brown Associates. These
reports concern the North Andover comprehensive plan and copies are also sent to
the Department of Community Affairs. The report was noted and received. A
corrected "Population Report" was also received.
BEN OSC4)OD's SUBDIVISION:
A letter was received from Merrimack Valley National Bank notifying the
Board of releasing 3 bankbooks as requested and a new bank book in the amount
of $&,O00 for Old North Andover Realty Trust.
DEPT. OF NATURALi RESOURCES:
A copy,.of a permit was received from the Dept. of Natural Resources notifying
the town of cert~ conditions that are required .at the town's land on Holt Road.
BOARD OF APPEALS DECISIONS:
Three decisions were received from the Board of Appeals on hearings that had
been held on October 19~ 1970. Two variances and one special permit for earth
removal were granted.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS:
Correspondence, brochures, notices of conference, etc. were received and
noted by the Board. A copy of a letter sent to the Selectmen by the Building
Inspector relative to the sign by-law was received.
November 2, 1970 - cont.
SIGNATURES ON PLANS -NOT REQUIRINGPLANNINGBOARDAPPROVAL":
The matter of signatures on the plans was discussed and the members seemed
to feel that more than one signature should be'required. After thorough dis-
cussion Mr. Keirstead made a motion that any 3 members may sign plans "Not
requiring Pla~ng Board approval", to be effective December 1, 1970. Mr.
Trombly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Letters will be sent
notifying the Registry of Deeds and Land Court of the Board's action.
DRAFT OF SUBDIVISION RULES AND REGULATIONS:
A lengthy discussion was held on the draft of the Subdivision Rules and
Regulations as proposed by Mr. Keirstead and several changes were noted. Since
the meeting was running late and this is a matter of very lengthydiscussion,
the board decided to call a special meeting for Monday, November 16th, for the
purpose of further discussion upon this matter only.
PLANS "NOT REQUIRINGPLANNINGBOARDAPPROVAL":
The Board signed two sets of plans as "Not requiringPleu~tng Board approval".
Three sets of plans had been submitted by Land Vest Corp. which covered a large
area of land, to be signed. However, there were several discrepancies on the forms
and plans and the board did not sign them. They will be notified of the Board's
action.
BEN OSGOOD -ZBL AMENDMENT:
Ben Osgood appeared before the board with a suggestion to amend the Zoning
By-Lawby forming a new zone to be known as "Professional Office District". He
thinks it would be desirable according to the Rte. 11~-125 Study Comm. and that
it would be an appropriate time to take this action this year. The board will
study this further.
The meeting adjourned at ll:OOP.M.
(Anna Donahue
Chairman
Clerk