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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMiscellaneous - Exception (373)Mr. Gross stated that they would like to have an identifying sign at the entrance and will have a facade sign. They will be submitting a plan of the sign. Jim McCarthy, an abutter was concerned about the hours of operation. Mr. Bolero, was concerned about how long will the construction time be in affect. Mr. Gross stated that the approximate time on the construction would be about 4 months. Ms. Curcio submitted a letter to the Planning Board outlining her concerns. The letter will be placed in the Planning.Board files. The public hearing was continued to the.December 17, 1996 meeting. The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on December 17, 1996. The following members were present: Joseph V. Mahoney, Chairman, Richard Rowen, Vice Chairman, Alison Lescarbeau, Clerk, Richard Nardella and John Simons. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner was also present. The applicant requested a continuance until January 1, 1997. The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on January 7, 1997. The following members were present: Joseph V. Mahoney, Chairman, Richard Rowen, Vice Chairman, Alison Lescarbeau, Clerk, Alberto Angles, Associate Member, Richard Nardella and John Simons, Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner was also present. Mr. Rowen read a letter from Scott Construction asking for a continuance until February 4, 1997 in order to complete the traffic review and requested plan review. The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on February 4, 1997. The following members were present: Joseph V. Mahoney, Chairman, Richard Rowen, Vice Chairman, Alison Lescarbeau, Clerk, Richard Nardella and John Simons. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner was also present. - r Mark Gross of MI -IF Design, was present to discuss the traffic study. Mr. Gross stated that they have filed an Environmental Notification Form. Mr. Gross has spoken to Mass. DEP. and Mass. DPW and they stated that they are free to go ahead and file for curb cut permit. Dermot Kelley, President of DJK Associates was present to give an overview of the traffic study. Mr. Kelley showed a plan with a single access as far away as possible from Farrwood Ave. A stop line and a stop sign will be installed at the exit onto Rt. 125. Mr. Kelley stated that he has requested data from the state regarding the number of accidents but has not received it yet. Mr. Nardella stated that his major concern is the number of accidents that could occur. Mr. Kelley stated they cannot determine the number of accidents. Mr. Mahoney asked if they could get data from the Town's Police Department on the number of accidents that have occurred on Farrwood entering and exiting. Mr. Nardella asked what the distance is from center line of the access drive to the center line at Farwood. Mr. Kelley stated 250'. Mr. Kelley stated that Ms. Colwell, Mr. Hajec and himself went out to Chickering Road to observe the traffic flow. Mr. Kelley stated that the traffic flows in cycles every 70 seconds. They observed that the traffic flows from one direction for 30 seconds and from the other direction for 40-50 seconds. For 20-30 seconds the traffic is lessened. So people who are exiting and entering Farrwood have 30-35 seconds of no traffic and for 45 cars turning onto Farrwood there was no queuing. ,t Mr. Nardella asked the number of cars that could que up out of 200 Chickering Road. Mr. Kelley stated that 3 could. Paul Hajec, President of Hajec Associates, the town's traffic consultant was present to explain what he has observed. Mr. Hajec stated that everything that Mr. Kelley has said is correct. Mr. Hajec stated that they did not observed more than 2 cars at a time queuing. There could be some traffic problems when Rt. 495 is blocked up and people use this as an alternative route however that is a rare occurrence and is not one that the applicant should be expected to fix. Ms. Lescarbeau asked what would happen if there was a dar turning into the plaza and there was a car behind them that is turning into Farrwood. Mr. Hajec stated that they could use the shoulder of the road. It is a paved road and the shoulder is 8'to 10' wide. Mr. Hajec stated a traffic light would have to be approved by the state and Mr. Hajec thought that would be very unlikely. The traffic lights would make unnecessary delays and more accidents usually occur when there is a traffic light. Dave Johns of 209 Chickering Road, stated that it is difficult to take a left hand turn out of his driveway and that people walk on the shoulder therefore it is very hard to pass in the shoulder. Lisa Neukuckatz of 68 Fernview Ave. stated that her children walk on Chickering Road to and from school and believes it is dangerous if people use the shoulder to pass. Joseph Balliro of 27 Farrwood Ave. stated that he is a criminal defense lawyer and thinks it is not a legitimate point to use the shoulder. It may be legal but it is not safe. Peggy Walsh of 27 Farrwood stated too many things are happening (too many other driveways)within the 250' of road. Mr. Nardella asked as residents if they had any ideas to make the flow better. Mr. Balliro stated that they should put in a dedicated turn lane and possibly a yellow blinking light.