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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMiscellaneous - Exception (398)Mr. Mahoney asked what would happen if the sumps overflow. Mr. Gross stated that the property owner is supposed to maintain the system and keep it cleaned out. If it is not, silt will build up and go through the pipe and to the infiltration system and eventually be carried down the system. Mr. Rowen asked if something can be done to prevent this from happening. Mr. Gross stated that a hood structure will be placed over the pipes to prevent garbage and silt from getting through. Atty. Mark Johnson, representing Heritage Green, asked if the drainage that is going into the wetlands is on residential property. Mr. Gross stated yes. Mr. Johnson stated that he asked John Morin, of Neve Associated to look over the proposed drainage and he would like to be put on the cc: list when there is information on the drainage for this prpperty. Mr. Mahoney asked what the building looked like in elevation, lighting and landscaping. Mr. Gross stated that the original plan had all compact parking spaces together now they have them spread out throughout the parking lot. The lighting along the parking lot on the opposite side of Farrwood will have 12' high lighting standards that cast light down on the lot. They will have landscaping with a stockade fence 5'high along Farrwood. There will also be a picket fence along the front of the property. The signage will be reviewed by the building inspector. Mr. Gross stated that the HVC units will be located on the top of the Rennies building in a pocket to reduce the noise. Helene Wilder, of Farrwood Drive, asked what side of the building will be facing Farrwood with the lighting issues and what about delivery times. Mr. Gross stated that the back of the building would be facing Farrwood and the only lights that would be on the back would be emergency lights on the back doors facing down to the door for security purposes. There are no late night or early morning deliveries. Ms. Colwell stated that there would be restriction on the deliverytimes written in the decision. Mr. Shaheen stated that he would like to end this at the next meeting. They have designed the building to be safe and the traffic has been approved by the Mass. State Highway. Joe B'alliro, of 27 Fanwood Drive, asked if.there was going to be any security with the overnight parking. ,r Mark Johnson asked if there was going to be a buffer of trees where the fence is going to be. Mark Johnson also asked if there are going to be any trees coming down and if the area is going to be graded. Joe Balliro asked if there is going to be any restrictions on the construction hours. Ms. Colwell stated that the Police Department would be in charge of that. Continued until April 1, 1997. The public hearing was continued until April 8, 1997 due to a snow storm. The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on April 8, 1997. The following members were present: Richard Rowen, Vice Chairman, Alison Lescarbeau, Clerk, Alberto Angles, Associate Member and Richard Nardella. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner was also present. Peter Shaheen of MHF Design was present on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Shaheen is requesting a conditional Site Plan approval. Mr. Shaheen stated that the only thing that remains to be done is a perk test, which will be done on Friday. Ms. Colwell stated that there are other outstanding issues. John Chessia, the Town's engineering consultant, received the revised drainage last Wednesday and needs 2 weeks to review them. Mr. Rowen stated that not everything has been finalized. There are some issues that can be resolved like the building, lighting and landscaping. Mr. Rowen stated he would like to wrap up the traffic issue tonight. Mr. Nardella asked what the number of parking spaces were there. Mark Gross, of MI -IF Design, stated that they have moved the compact spaces around. The required size of the spaces are to be 84" and they are giving them 86 '/i. Mr. Shaheen stated that there will be no restaurant put in the plaza. Mr. Nardella asked if the dumpster was going to be enclosed with a gate. Mr. Gross stated that it would be. Ms. Lescarbeau asked if it was a compactor ora dumpster. Mr. Gross stated that it was going to be a dumpster. Ms. Lescarbeau asked how many units are there in the building. Mr. Gross stated that there are a total of 9 but some can be combined. Dermit Kelley, of DJK Associates, stated that the size of the road is 36' wide. Mr. Kelley stated that the shoulder is 5'-6' wide. Mr. Lescarbeau stated that even though you can't be cited for using the shoulder she is not going to approve a plan which requires passing in,the shoulder. Mr. Nardella stated that the road is not going to be lined for the use of the shoulder. Atty. Shaheen stated that Officer Soucy -stated that it was not illegal to use the shoulder. Mr. Nardella asked what is the objection to spending a little money and put the road wider and put the stripes on the road. Paul Hajec, the Town's Traffic Consultant, stated that he agrees with the applicant's traffic consultant and with the state highway department that a turning lane is not warranted for this project. However, in the future, if there is increased development along Rt. 125, a turning lane may be warranted along this stretch of RT. 125.