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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-02-04Monday - February h, 197~ Regular Meeting The PL~N~IN~ BOARD held its regular meeting on Monday evening, February A, 197& at 7:30 P.M. in the To~n Office B~ilding meeting room. The following members were present end voting: Williem Chepulis, Chairmen; John J. Monteiro, Vice Chairman; Paul R. Lamprey, Clerk; Donald N. Keirstead end Fritz Ostherr. The secretary was ill and unable to attend the meeting so that the meeting was recorded on tape and later transcribed. There were approx. 30 people present for the meeting. Mr. ~onteiro made a motion to accept the minutes of the previous meetings of Jan. 7 end 14, 197~; Mr. Ostherr seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. PLANS NOTR~UIRI~GAPPRO~AL: 1. Ardon Farm Realty Trust, Charles E. Wills, Trustee, 55 Salem St., Lyrmfield and Atty. Tom Cargill, 16 Main St., Topsfield appeared before the Board to have a plan signed as not requiring approval under the Subdivision Control Law, showing a parcel of land fronting on Stonecleave Road, Boxford and the rear portion containing approx. 38,263 sq. ft. in North Andover - it is where Forest Street meets the town line. The dwellin~ would be located in the Boxford portion. Mr. Monteiro made a motion to sign the plan as not requiring approval; Mr. Ostherr seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Further discussion was heldonMr. Wills' previously suggested plan for the 6~tinua~on of a subdivision from Boxford into North~AndoVer. Discussion on the proposal had beenheld at the January T th Planning Board meeting. Mr. Monteiro made a motion that the petitioner come in with a definitive proposal; Mr. Ostherr seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 2. Stevens Mill Area. Atty. Charles Trombly said the plans are on the way and requested that the Board act on this matter later in the evening. 3. George Fart. Atty. Michael Morris and~rs. Farr appeared before the Board to have ap lan signed for a lot of land on Salem Street also showing a 50-ft. ease- ment. After discussion, Mr. Ostherrmade a motion to endorse the plen as not requiring approval; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 3. Ben Osgood - presented "As-built" plans of the Raleigh Tavern Estates sub- division, showing three corrections. Discussion was held. If plans are in order, they will attempt to procure the easements as shown on the plan. The plans show changes from the original plens. Mr. Monteiro made a motion to refer the matter and plens to the Subdivision Control Sub-committee for report at the next meeting. ~r. Ostherr seconded the motion and added that the secretary forward a copy of the plan to Mr. Cyr for his review. The vote was unanimous. February,, 197~ - cont. R~UESTS FOR PARTIAL RW~ASEOF COVENANTS: 1. Joseph Ba~bagallo. Mr. Barbagallo was not present. Mr. Chepulis read a letter from Highway Surveyor William Oyr which stated that ample~work has been done to warrant the release of the two.lots being requested. Form of release had not been completed. Lots 1 and 5 had been requested for release. Mr. Keirstead said it is the policy of the Board to.only release the covenant ~. completely when the work is completely done or there is a bond substituted for the balance of the work. Mr~ Chepulis feels the petitioner should be present. Mr. Ostherr made a motion that no action be taken on this matter this evening; Mr. Monteiroseconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 2. Andrew Sorbo. No representative was present. Mr. Ostherr made a motion that no action be taken unless they post a bond; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. JAY BUR~: ~reliminarySubdivision Plans. Mr. Jay Burke appeared beforethe Board.with indefinite preliminary plans for a townhouse subdivision off Rte. 125 in the area of Cotuit and LeydonStreets. Me suggested that they would cut off Cotuit St. with a turnaround so that egress would be from Cotuit and Leydon Streets to Rte. 125. Wanted to know what,he Board thought of that. Would not go out to Peters Street. There wouldbe 85-90 units. Drainage would be brought to Cotuit Street and to the rear of the property down to a new culvert on WaverlyRoad from Ipswich Street.~ Sewer is available on Cotuit Street and would be adequate. Parking spaces would be to the rear of each unit. Zoning was locked in over l~years ago. There's approx. 13 acres. Expects to come in with definitive plans soon. Lengthy discussion was held. Mr. Ostherr suggested that as soon as more definite plans are ready, Mr. Burke should contact the Subdivision Sub-committee for further discussion. DOUGLAS W~LSON: Definitive Subdivision Plans. Mr. Douglas Wilson was present. It was noted that the preliminary plans were approved subject to certain conditions. Mr. Wilson said several changes have'been made on the definitive plans and lengthy discussion was held on this. Mr. Ostherr made a motion that the Planning Board set a date for the public hearing and distribute copies of the plans to the proper agencies; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion. Mr. Ostherr suggested March llth at 8:30 P.M. follo~g the re-organizational meeting; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion. Mr. Chepulis suggested the hearing be held on March ~th since the secretary-hasa Board of Appeals meeting on March llth. Discussion was held. The vote was taken on Mr. Ostherr's motion, which was un~- mous. February ~, 197~ - cont. ST~r--ENS MILL PLANS: Atty. Charles Trombly and Atty. Harold Morley informed the Board that the plans were not ready for this evening and asked that they be taken off the agenda. They will have the plans in the office on Wednesday and asked the Board to call a special meeting in order to act on them. After discussion it was decided to meet on Monday evening, Feb. llthat 7:0OP.M. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT: Earth Removal Section. Mrs. Patricia Trombly, Conservation Commission, appeared before the Board with the corrected Earth Removal Section. Lengthy discussion was held. and Mr. Keirstead made the final motion that the text be accepted as discussed and to submit a copy to the Selectmen so that the final word~ng may be submitted as an article in the warrant. Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unani- mous. Discussion was then held on the wording for the definition of frontage. Mr. Keirstead made a motion to submit to the Selectmen Mr. Ostherr's definition of frontage; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion. Mr. Ostherr added that it should be under Section 6.2 of the By-Law. The vote was ~-1, Mr. Lamprey voting no. Discussion was held on driveways in the definition section of the By-law. Mr. Gyr said he has submitted an article in the warrant about driveways so that he could have some control over them, as to grade~ etc. Mr. Ostherr made a motion to delete the definition of "Driveway* as submitted in the warrant; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. ARCHDIOCESE: Mr. Pat Marotto, Adams Ave., appeared before the Board and asked questions about the Archdiocese low ,nd moderate income housing development and what role the Plan~Bo~ had with regard to this development. He was advised that the Board of Appeals is holding a hearing on the proposal on the llth and that he should attend that meeting for ~abatever discussion he wants. BOARD OF APPEALS HEARI~S: ~r. Chepulis read legal notices on the following hearings to be held by the Board of Appeals on Feb. llth. 1. Giard & Dubois: Combination of six lots into three lots. Mr. Keirstead made a motion that the Board make no recommendation. Mr. Ostherr seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 2. Chestnut Estates Trust: Extend business area 100 feet. Mr. Keirstead made a motion that the Board make no recommendation. Mr. Ostherr seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. February ~, 197~ - cont. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS: Mr. Monteiro said he will submit a written report on the Airport study in about a week. Notice of hearing before the Conservation Commission on Feb. 13th on Notice of Intent filed by Methuen Construction Co. for "Appledore" subdivision. William Cyr brought up the matter of a suggested inspection sheet which he had submitted. This was to have been broug~up under "miscellaneous matters" for the Feb. ~th meeting.~ Copies will be sent to each member. Mr. Chepulis read letters from the Highway sUrVeyor andBoard of Public Works on the status of A~drew Circle. Action had already been taken on this matter earlier in the evening. $ecretary (Minutes transcribed from recording tape).