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Home My WebLink About2022-01-18 Planning Board Minutes i Town of North Andover Z•C-ZOZ Z.._ PLANNING BOARD Eiftw Goldberg, Chaii- •• Johit Siftrotrs Peter Boy►ito►t ', Kelly Co►wiier' Alissa Koe►rig Tuesday Jamiary 18 2022 7 .m. 120 Mai►i Sh-eet Tory►Hall North Amlover,MA 01845 Present: E. Goldberg-Remote, J. Simons,P. Boynton-Remote, K. Cormier-Remote,A. Koenig-Remote Absent: Staff Present: J. Enright, S. Egan,Town Counsel E. Goldberg, Chairman: The Planning Board meeting for Tuesday, January 18,2022, was called to order at 7 p.m. (Read Governor's Order into the record. This meeting is considered a hybrid meeting; both remote and in-person. Votes will be recorded as roll call this evening.) Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021,this meeting of the North Andover Planning Board will be eonducted in person and via remote ineans,in accordance Wilt applicable laiv.Specific information and the general guidelines for reinote participation 411 members of the public andlor parties Will a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting eair be foulyd on the Towrt's►vebsite, rtt►vivW.rtorilitaidovernia.gov. Foy this iireetirrg, iii persoii atteirrlrtnce of nreitibers of fire pitblic and Borti•(I iileritbers Will be peri)tiftetl Meiribers of the public Ivlio ivisir to ivateli the itieetiltg life bray do so Olt tlleii' teleNsions by tuning to Comeast Channel 8 or Verizon Cliaitiiel26 or olilitte at ivlVll:irortliairrlovei'caiii.org. Every effort Will be itlade to ensure that the public can adequately aceess the proceedings hi real time, via technological merrlls. Ill the event that We are ratable to do so,despite best efforts, ive willpost on the Town of North Andover►vebsite all audio or video recording, transcript,or other coml;rehensim record ofproceedings as soon as possible after the meeting. If the public would like to participate in public hearings, but not attend the iireetirrg hi-person please entail your question/eoirurient prior to or during the meeting to jeiirizliK(Datortliarrrlover-rrta. or. The question/comment will be read during the proceedings and responded to accordingly. BOND RELEASE 485 Wood Lane,.Toe Lannan: Request for release of$10,000 site opening bond. J.Enright: 485 Wood Lane was divided to create a new lot-17 Great Oak Street. The roadway and single-family home have been constructed, the lot was released from the protective covenant, site is stabilized, and house is sold. Your packets include the recorded decision, plans and engineer certification letter and as-built plan reviewed and approved by the Town Engineer. Conservation and Health have confirmed they have no outstanding issues. MOTION: J. Simons trade a motion to release the remaining bond on this property.A. Koenig seconded the motion. Roll call vote: J. Simons voted yes. A. Koenig voted yes. K. Cormier voted yes. P. Boynton voted yes. E. Goldberg voted yes. The vote was 5-0, unanimous in favor. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS 1274 Osgood Street(formerly 1210 Osgood Street For erta Develo ment: (Read Governors Order info the record) Application for a Modification to a previously approved Site Plan Review& Reduction in Parking Special Permit Modification under Article 8 Supplementary Regulations, Part 1 Off-Street Parking and Loading, Part 3 Site Plan Review 195-8.17 Revisions to Approved Site Plans, and Article 10 Administration 195-10.7 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw, The Applicant proposes to revise commercial uses, including replacing a drive-thru bank with a drive-thru coffee shop. The project is located within the Business 2 (B2)Zoning District. J.J. Enright: Board previously reviewed the revised site plan and supplemental traffic information, which was also reviewed by the town's peer reviewer-TEC. Revised site plan proposes an overall slight decrease in impervious area and no change to the drainage design. The erosion control sheet has been updated to address comments from Conservation. A draft decision has been prepared for the Board's consideration. Scott Thornton Vanasse&Associates: Requested clarification on condition 436. 1 Town of North Andover PLANNING BOARD Eitan Goldberg, Clam► •• John Simons Pete►-Boynton _¢ . '. Kelly Co►•naier• Alissa Koenig I Tuesday JanuarE 18, 2022 a, 7 p.n1., 120 Main Sh-eet Town Hall,Nonli A►tdoyer, MA 01845 J. Enright: Advised condition#36 should be deleted. It was replaced with condition#20. Board: Reviewed decision;no questions or comments. MOTION: J. Simons made a motion to close the public hearing for 1274 Osgood Street(formerly 1210 Osgood Street), Forgetta Development for Modification to previously approved Site Plan Review& Reduction in Parking Special Permit Modification. K. Cormier seconded the motion. Roll call vote: J. Simons voted yes. A. Koenig voted yes. K. Cormier voted yes. P. Boynton voted yes. E. Goldberg voted yes. Vote was 5-0, unanimous in favor. MOTION: J. Simons made a motion to approve the Modification, as amended. P. Boynton seconded the motion. Roll call vote: J. Simons voted yes. A. Koenig voted yes. K. Cormier voted yes. P. Boynton voted yes. E. Goldberg voted yes. The vote was 5-0,unanimous in favor. Planning Board: Draft lnclusionary Zoning bylaw Suzanne Egan, "Town Counsel: Present to answer any questions the Board may have. J. Enright: Presented draft to the Affordable Housing Trust 1.18.2022. Chair,Christopher Jec, will be attending the next meeting to share the Trust's sentiment and support for the bylaw. The only question they had was related to the proposed language for the calculation of the payment in lieu. The current draft has flexible language and is open-ended based on current trends and real estate costs; the main concern expressed was from the developer's perspective and how they would estimate their proforma. DISCUSSION ITEMS Royal Crest Estates 1 & 28 Royal Crest Drive Trinity Financial Jinn Keefe: Proposed Master Redevelopment Plan for the property. James Keefe, Principal,Trinity Financial: Process began in September of 2020, team is working to refine and address various comments and break down the project into understandable components. John Martin,FAIA, Principal, Elkus Manfredi Architects: Reviewed components of the Proposed Landscape Plan (220118 RC-Masterplan Drgft), reviewed significant plan changes to proposal regarding building setbacks, building heights (all 3-4 story),reduced scale, building variation along Rt. 114 for visual interest, primary entrance to be marked with bell/clocktower,consolidated grcenspace. Four distinct districts will be established, named appropriately,that reflect different vernacular architectural styles. One of which was described as the"Mill" district with brick and long windows(etc.)to reflect New England historic mill architecture. Michael Lozano,V.P. Development, Trinity Financial: Reviewed Summary of Changes list- increased setbacks, more existing mature trees on Rt. 114 to remain, increased open space/bike path through front of site, maximum 4- stories with maximun height of 70' except hotel and"signature"building, redesigned buildings to create more variation to fit into character of NA, introduced"district"concept, and reduced program—44 less dorm units(176 beds) and I townhouse. Board: Inquired as to how density was reduced. Response: townhouse clusters now occur in rows, student housing aggregated into 3' block, greenspace consolidated. Roadways/sidewalks were not narrowed. Board requested an additional simulation video reflecting adaptations. Response: a video may be challenging but a visual depiction will be provided. Board requested that the revised program be superimposed over the previous version to demonstrate changes to structures and overall layout. Response: a superimposed overlay will be provided. Board requested a better understanding of existing mature trees that will remain and the ones that will be removed and pictures of the existing frontage as it stands now. A site visit may be needed. Board requested a visual of proposed New England wood frame homes that were described as saltbox design with lower floor to floor heights. Planning Board. May 2022 Annual Town Meeting calendar carried over for reference, if needed. 2 Town of North Andover PLANNING BOARD Eitafr Goldberg, Chair Jalrrt Sirnorts Peter BoyntonKelly Cor�uier • Alissa Koenig Tuesday Jarttrary 18, 2022(a) 7 p.nr., 120 Maui Street Town Hall,North Anrlovei,,MA 01845 MEETING MINUTES: MOTION: P. Boynton made a motion to approve the January 4, 2022,meeting minutes. J. Simons seconded. Roll call vote: J. Simons voted yes. A. Koenig voted yes. K. Cormier voted yes. P. Boynton voted yes. E. Goldberg voted yes. The vote was 5-0, unanimous in favor. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: P. Boynton made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by K. Cormier. Roll call vote: J. Simons voted yes. P. Boynton voted yes. K. Cormier voted yes. A. Koenig voted yes. E. Goldberg voted yes. The vote was 5-0, unanimous in favor. Meeting adjourned @ 8:03 p.m. MEETING MATERIALS: Planning Board Meeting Agenda January 18,2022,DRAFT Planning Board Meeting Minutes January 4,2022; Staff: 220118 Staff Report; 485 Wood Lane Joe Lannan: Pictures: IMG-3173, IMG-3170; Department Review: 220111 Health Dept. sign-off,220111 Conservation Dept. sign-off,220107 J. Borgesi as-built comments;Recorded Plans#18070,Recorded Decision,As-Built Plan; 1274 Osgood Street (formei-lj 1210 Osgood Street Foi etta Development: Elevations, 220118_1274 Osgood_Mod_Site Plan Parking COMMERCIAL draft,220112 Rev. Site Plan signed;Royal Crest Estates (1 &28 Royal Crest Drive), Trinity Financial,Jim Keefe: 220118 Summary of Changes,220118 RC-Masterplan_Draft;PlanningB : Annual Town Meeting calendar: ATM Zoning Amendment Calendar;Planning Board: Draft Inclusiona►y bylaw: 220111 Clean Part 13 Inclusionary Housing Requirements SE. 3