HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-02 Planning Board Minutes Town of'North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eitan Goldberg, Chairman • ' John Simons
Peter Boynton •
Aaron Preston
)fate Bargnesi n' Kelly Cormier,Assoc,
Tuesrla y,March 2 2021 7 m., 120 Haiti Street Town Hall Northr Andover AM 01845
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2 Present: E. Goldberg, J. Simons,P. Boynton, A. Preston, K. Bargnesi K. Cor►vier,Assoc.
3 Absent:
4 Staff Present: J.Enright
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6 E. Goldberg,Chairman: The Planning Board meeting for Tuesday,March 2, 2021 was called to order at 7p.m.
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8 E. Goldberg: (Read the Governor-s Order into the record). Votes will be recorded as roll call this everting.This
9 meting uws held rerraolely via conference call,
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11 Pursuant to Governor Baker's March 12,2020 Order Suspenifing Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting La►v, G.L.C.
12 30A,§18, and the Governor's March 15,2020 Order imposing strict Idnritation on the nunrher ofpeople that rrray gather in
13 one place, this meeting of the North Andover Planning Board►vill be conducted via rewrote participation to thegreatest
14 extent possible.Specific Information and the general guldelines for remote participation by rrrembers of the puhlleand/or
15 parties with a right and/or requiretueut to attend this meeting can be found on the To►vrr'.s ivebsite,at
16 ►v►v►v.nortlrandoveryna.gov. For this meeting,rrrerrrbers of thepubllc►vho ►vish to ivalch the aneeting may rho so ontheir
17 televisions by tuning to Comrcast Channel 8 or Verizon Channel26 or online at►v►vw.arorllrtrrrtloveretrrra.org. No in-person
18 attendance of members of thepublic will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can
19 adequately access the proceedings In real time, via technological rueans.In the event that►ve are unable to do so,despite
20 best efforts, we►vill post on the Town of North Andover►vebsite an audio or video recording,transcript, orotlrer
21 comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting.If the public►vault)like to participate in public
22 hearingsplease emailyour questionleonnnentprior to or during the meeting to ienrlellt t rrorthandowrmraxov. The
23 question/conmient will be read during the proceedings and responder)to accordingly.
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25 STAFF REPORT
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27 BOND RE,LEASE;.
28 1160 Great Pond Road.ralil Griffin: Request for release of two performance bonds associated with Site Plan
29 Review($1 OK) and Watershed Special Permit($4K)granted in March 2017 for the construction of an art center
30 building.
31 J. Enrialit: The As-built plan,Engineer and Architect's certification letters have been submitted. Recommends full
32 release of the bond funds.
33 MOM : J. Simons made a motion to release all the bonds on this project.A. Preston seconded the motion.
34 Roll Call vote: J. Simons voted yes. A. Preston voted yes. E, Goldberg voted yes. P. Boynton voted yes.K.
35 Bargnesi voted yes. The vote was 5-0,unanimous in favor.
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37 Master Plan Implementation Committee 2-^quarter report
38 Kelly Cormier Stan Li►n crt Jon Strauss: updated the Board on the process the Committee is using to implement
39 strategies that they are currently focusing on. The Transportation sub-conunittee made their first recommendation
40 to the Select Board this week, which was to formerly adopt a MADOT approved "Complete Streets"Tier I policy.
41 This-policy would demonstrate a commitment to providing safe and accessible options for all travel modes
42 (walking, biking,transit vehicles)for people of all ages and abilities, Once the town formerly adopts thispolicy,
'�13 per MassDOT standards requiring a detailed process,benefits include funding for town projects through theDPW,
44 i.e. bicycle lanes, sidewalks,etc.
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Tower of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Dian Goldberg, Chairrrran John Simons
1 Peter Boyrrtorr ,,.�. Aaron Preston
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Eate Bargrresi xeliji Cormier,Assoc.
Triestlay, March 2 2021 712.rr 20 Maur Street Toiwr Hall,North An(lover• 01845
45 J.Enrigh : Given the prioritization,the Town Manager is bolding a meeting on"Complete Streets"with
46 Community Development,Planning and the DPW this coaling Thursday.
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CONTINUED PUBLIC ,A„RINGS
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49 3 GreatElaine in {'n : (Continued to the March 16,2021 Planning Board meeting)
50 Application for a Site Plan Review Special Permit tinder Article 8, Part 3 and Article 10 § 195-10.7 of the North
51 Andover Zoning Bylaw. The Applicant proposes the creative reuse and conversion of the Grange Hall in the Old
52 Center to three residential units, Construction of retaining walls, stormwater management, and creation of
53 associated parking spaces.No exterior alterations are proposed. The parcel is located within the Residentia13
54 zoning district.
55 J. Enright: Because this Bearing was opened on November 24, 2020 and no evidence has yet been heard a courtesy
56 mailing will be sent to abutters on Thursday to inform them that evidence will be heard at the March 16,2021
57 Planning Board meeting.
58 [Continued to the March 16, 2021 Planning Board ineeting]
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60 Annual Town Meeting Zoning Bylaw Amendment Articles:
61 . Table 2: Summary of Dimensional Requirements, Corridor Development District 2 CDD2 : Amend lot
52 area minimum, street frontage,and to make them consistent with the text in Article 16,Corridor
163 Development District, 195-16.13 of the Zoning Bylaw.
64 • Business 4 District: add Personal Service Establishments to Permitted Uses
65 « Downtown Overlay District, Historic Mill Ares: Subdistrict A: add Personal Service Establishments to
66 Permitted Uses
67 • Water Protection District: Make Boundaries and Zones text consistent dimensions in Table I and Table 2,
68 amend cross-references and other minor edits.
69 . Si tg i Bylaw: Amend the zoning bylaw to regulate the placement of signs on private property in a content
70 neutral manner.
71 J. Enright:No comments have been received on any of the proposed Planning Board articles for Town Meeting,
72 Town Counsel, Suzanne Egan, is with us tonight to review the sign bylaw article and to answer any questionsyou
73 may have.
74 S, Egan: Presented broad overview as to the changes being made to the sign bylaw. Specifically, "contentneutral"
75 aspects. Will clarify"residence districts" referenced in 195-6.6A and review all references to"off-premise"signs.
76 Board will vote on articles at the next Planning Board meeting.
77 [Continued to the March 16, 2021 Planning Board meetingl
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79 PI,SCUSSION ITEMS
80 Royal Crest Estates (1 &28 Rov, al CrXjt„Pl,ive),Trinity Financial"Jim Keefe: Proposed Master
81 Redevelopment Plan for the property.
82 • Kathleen Lambert,MS AICP LEED-GA,Assistant Administrator Merrimack Valley Regional
83 Transit Authority
84 . Traffic Memorandum
85 • Preliminary discussion on existing conditions and proposed stormwater managementdesign.
636 EE. Gam: The Board will begin to address abutter comments by category, naively traffic,at the next meeting.
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eitan Goldberg, Chairotart • ' John Sultans
7 Peter Boynton • •• Aaron Preston
Date Bargatesi ICelly Corntie►,Assoc.
Tuesday, March 2 2021 7 rr 120 Main Street Ta urt Hall North Andover MA 01845
87 J.Enright: J. Dirk,Vanasse&Associates (town's traffic peer review consultant) and MassDOT will attend the
88 3116/21 meeting. J. Dirk can assist in responding to some of the resident comments related to traffic impacts.
89 MassDot will provide an overview of the Rt. 144 Improvement Project and will be able to assist in respondingto
90 resident comments for both the proposed Royal Crest Redevelopment and Ethan AllenJBertucei's redevelopment
91 projects.
92 Kathleen Lambert, MVRTA: Addressed public transportation opportunities for the redevelopment,specifically
93 referenced a comprehensive transit stop designed for Little Rock,Arkansas Port Authority. It demonstrates all the
94 kinds of things you would put into a traffic stop. Density creates opportunity for car-free lifestyles andpublic
95 transportation.Larger traffic stop would likely be located at the wain corner intersection of the developmentand
96 does not impede traffic; intefior roadways could entertain signage, i.e, hotel location could accommodate smaller
97 shelter up to three to five people. Discussed several opportunities for potential finding. Suggested that
98 engagement with MassDOT from initial phases of the project helps create multi-modal opportunities for grants
99 and public/private partnerships.
100 J.El lei lg_it: Can you speak to process for a bus stop in the MassDOT right of way?
101 K. Lambert: We would have to design it in from the beginning with MassDOT, so that they build it intothe
102 project. We have not had yet any conversations because this is still so preliminary.
103 M. Lozano: We have not yet had those conversations with MassDOT,however we are very excited about the
'94 "pedestrian friendly"environment we are trying to create here. This talk about public transit is something weave
r"05 really interested in. We want to continue the conversation with Kathleen and bring some public transit to thearea.
106 We are happy to participate with MassDOT and the MVRTA. Where that cooperation can occur we welcornethat
107 and want to be a part of that,
108 A. Preston: There is no bus route that goes by there now.How is that subsidized?It's not a revenue positive
109 feature.
110 K. Lambert: It depends on the Transit Authority priorities as the development moves forward. Funding options
III exist. It's a cooperative venture. Each community contributes by revenue miles. We would need to evaluatehow
112 that can be funded. The majority of our funding is primarily from state and federal resources and thecommunities.
113 We already serve the Rte, 114 Plaza.
114 E. Goldberg: Suggests working group evaluate on-site bus stop locations being worked into the improvement plan,
115 shuttles, bicycle opportunities, i.e. `Blue Bike"or eBikes,potential grant finding,etc.
116 M. Lozano&VHB Civil Engineers-C. Lovett&J. Koetteritz: Provided high-level overview of site stormwater
117 design. Existing infrastructure outdated; subject to frequent water main breaks. Utilities,particularly waterand
118 sewer to be brought tip to current standards and address EPA's MS4 permit requirements. Existing wetlands and
119 retention management to be considered as key features of the stormwater design. Great deal of stormwater
120 mitigation is required. General direction of site stormwater flow was briefly discussed as moving diagonallyacross
121 site. Below grade stormwater systems will be implemented to manage water capacity v. surface ponds.
122 M. Lozano: Addressed energy efficiency and sustainability.New"green" buildings (LEED)will be designed to be
123 high performing to meet and exceed current standards for energy efficiency and sustainability. We will look to
124 creating transit connections. We are hopeful the fiscal impact report will be ready in the next couple of weeks.We
125 will address traffic at the next meeting. We will engage with MassDOT and J. Dirk with our traffic engineerto
126 address questions and comments and be prepared for a conversation with MassDOT.
127 J.J. Enright: Will communicate to MassDOT that they should be prepared to address J. Dirk's(VHB)mitigating
�8 steps addressing capacity,whether his suggestions are feasible and how the Board can gain assurance.
i29 [Continued to the March 16, 2021 Planning Board meetingl
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eitan Goldberg, Chairman • ' John Simons
Peter Boynton Aaron Preston
Kate Brttgrtesi Kelly Cornier,Assoc.
Tgesrla M r• l 2 2021 t 7 .m. 1.20 Main Street Town Hall North AnElo er MA 1845
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131 MEETING MINUTES: Approval of the February 23,2021 Planning Board meeting minutes,
132 MOTION: J. Simons made a motion to approve the February 23,2021 Planning Board meeting minutes.P.
133 Boynton seconded the motion. Roll Call vote: J. Simons voted yes. A. Preston voted yes. E. Goldberg voted yes.
134 P. Boynton voted yes. K. Bargnesi voted yes. The vote was 5-0, unanimous in favor.
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136 A=URNMENT
137 MOTION: P. Boynton made a motion to adjourn the meeting.Motion was seconded by J. Simons.Mecting
138 adjourned @ 8:40 p.m. Roll Call vote: J. Simons voted yes. A. Preston voted yes. E. Goldberg voted yes.P.
139 Boynton voted yes. K. Bargnesi voted yes. The vote was 5-0,unanimous in favor.
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141 MEETING MATERIALS: Planning Board Meeting Agenda March 2,2021, DRAFT Planning Board Meeting
142 Minutes February 23, 2021, Staff Refit: 200302 Staff Report; 1160 Great Pond Road Paul Griffin: 191112v
143 Brooks Acts Eng Cert Letter, 200420 Architect Certification Letter, Brooks Arts Asbuilt 11-12-19, Sit Plan
144 RECORDED, Watershed RECORDED; 3_Great Pond Road,Elaine Finburv: 210223 Cont'd to,Mach 16;Annual
145 Town Meeting Zoning Bylaw Amendment Articles: B4 Zoning;District: 210223 Draft B4 Warrant Article,CDD2
146 Table 2: 210223 Draft CDD2 Table 2 Warrant Article,Historic Mill Area—Subdistrict A: 210223 Draft Hist.Mill
17 Area—pers, service establishments, Sign B,y lativ: 200302 Sign Bylaw- draft,Watershed Protection District:
148 210223 Draft WPD Bylaw Amendments ,210302 Planning Board Report;Royal Crest Estates Q &28 Ro al
149 Crest Drive Trinily Financial Jim Keefe: Abutter Comments: 210206 Resident Comment—Rudnicki,210215
150 Abutter Comment--Schaalman,210226 Resident Comment—Salvatore, 210228 Abutter Comment—Schaalman,
151 Traffic Memorandum: 210205 RTC Final Summary Letter, Transportation: METRO—Little Rock Port shelter
152 rendering(2), Utilities, Stormwater and Sustainability: 210302 Utilities, Stormwater and Sustainability,210302-
153 Pre-Permitting Stormwater Approach Memorandum; Master Plan Implementation Committee 2"1 Quarter Report;
154 MPIC Progress Report 2Q FY `21, MPIC Q2 Progress Report 2-22-2021.
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