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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-08-02Monday - August 2, 1971 Regular Meeting The PLANNI~ BOARD held its regular meeting on Monday evening, August 2, 1971 at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Office ~,41d4ng with the following members present and voting: Charles W. Trembly, Jr., Ch~man; Donald N. Xeirstead, V. Ch.; John J. Monteiro, Secretary and Robert J. Burke. William Che~mlis was unable to attend. The minutes of the previous meeting had been read and Mr. £eirstead made a motion to accept them; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was Michael Schema, Henry Fink and Ben Osgood were also present. R~T.~IGH i TAVERN SUBDMSION: Ben Osgood appeared before the Board and explained that he wants to put up a bond for the completion of Carlton Lane and Raleigh Tavern Lane (South). He wants to know the amount of money that would be necessary to complete the roadways. The matter was referred to the Subdivision Control Committee (Burke & CheF,lis) and letters will be sent to the Highway Dept. and Board of Public Works for their recommendations as to the amount of the bonds. A discussion was held on what should be done about possibly up-dating the "Mor~4~- side" subdivision since it is now 7 years old and there are still 1~ lets left. This matter was also referred to the Subdivision Control Committee and a report will be made at the next meeting. HOUSE BTT.L ~5681 (Planned Unit Development A Cluster Zoning) The Board discussed the provisions of House Bill ~5581 having to do with cluster zoning and planned unit development. The Board feels this is an important bill and will refer it to John Brown for his recommendations. PAYMENTS TO JOHN BROWN: The Board received copies of material from John Brown to the Dept. of Community Affairs regarding payments made to date and work progress. Mr. Monteiro made a motion to refer the matter to the Long Range Planning Sub-Committee (Monteiro & Keirstead). A report will be made at the next meeting. LEGAL NOTICE RE: N. A. ASSOCIATES A legal notice was received from Land Court relative to a petition presented by North Andover Associates for land in the Bradford Street area comprising ever 195 acres. Mr. Trembly expla~-ed that the reason the Planning Board received a notice was because of the status of South Bradford Street. The Board discussed the petition and Mr. Monteiro made a motion to refer t}~e matter to Town Counsel to do whatever is necessary to protect the town; Mr. Keirstead seconded the motion and the vote was u~ous. BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICES & DECISIONS~ Mr. Keirstead read the decision made on the Tennis Club, which the Board of Appeals granted. The members discussed the conditions listed. Mr. Honteiro said he doesn't agree with the decision and thinks it should not have been granted at this time because the pl.n.~.g Board is presently involved in the planning of the town and especially along Route 1 ~ ~:. Re thinks it should be referred to Town Counsel. Au~uat 2, 1971 - cont. ~r. Keiratead read the Section of the Zoning By-Lawhav~_ng to do with Private Recreation Areas and said it appears that all requirements have bean met; there are no grounds £or the Planni~E Board to taken them to court. ~hey discussed the powers of the Board of Appeals. T~e Planning Board would like the Board of Appeals, in the future, to consider meeting the PlanningBoard Sub- division Rules and Regulations as to roadways. The decision on David Rennie to ~llow the sale of nursery plants, fertilizers, etc. was read in which the Board dismissed the petition as not being a proper petition for the Board of Appeals - that it requires re-zoning. O~e public hearing is to be held on August 9th upon the petition of the Estate of Samuel Osgood to divide a parcel of land on Osgood Street into 2 lots. ~r. Burke made a motion to notify the Board of Appeals that the PlanmingBoard has no objection to the ~l!owance of that petition; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was ZO~I~STUDYREPORT: A study report on Zoning was received from the Dept. of CowmltyAffairs. The Board would like more copies of the report so that each member may study the contents more thoroughly. Mr. Ksirstead read several recommendations as noted in a recent co~mamication from the Mass. Federation of Planning Boards having to do with revising the Zoning Enabling Act, Chapter ~OA amd the Subdivision Control Law. He made a motion to send a letter to them noting our favorable reco~mandation that zoning changes be approved by a simple majority vote instead of the now required two-thirds vote if the change is recommended by the Planning Board. Plans ~ot requiring Plar~n8 Board approval was also discussed because the Board has had so many di~ficultieswith them. Plans had been submitted by Closson to be signed as not requiring Plar=(n~ Board approval. The Board found they were not proper and will be returned to them. P.A.C. REPORT: Mr. Keirstead submitted a report of the Planning Advisory Co~ittee meeting held on July 26th. The co~=~ tree wants to concentrate on the new Section 13 having to do with new Business and Industrial sections. Their next meeting ~ be held on August 30~h. Mr. Keirstead made a motion to appoint Michael Schena and Gu~ Murgo to the P.A.O. because they have bean attand~g P.A.C. meetings and are showing a great interest in the project. Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was MERRIMACK V~J.~YPLA~NI~CO~ISSION~ORT: The Board members have bean studying this report from Richard Young, Director of M.V.P.C. and feel there are several matters that need clarification. Mr. Monteiro made a motion to invite Mr. Young to the nextPlanning Board meeting to further ex- pl~a the comments made in the report. Mr. Ksirstead seconded the motion and the vote was ll~o~s. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.