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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-03Planning Board Meeting April 3, 2001 APPROVED 7/10/01 Members Pl~sent: Alison Lescarbeau, Chairman John Simons, Vice Chairman Richard Nardella Richard Rowen Staff Present: Heidi Griffin, Planning Director Jacki Byerley, Planning Assistant The Planning Board Meeting of April 3, 2001 was called to order at 7:06 p.m. Discussions: Foxwood-Schedule Update Mr. Mike O'Neil stated that he had been contacted by Stan Davis to work on Foxwood Subdivision's engineering issues. Mr. O'Neil stated that he had received the Planning Departments letter and VHB's report in regards to the issues. Also Mr. O'Neil had looked through the Planning Department files and Conservation Department files and found the report drafted by Jim Rand. Mr. O'Neil requested a meeting with Heidi Griffin to go over the reports from VHB and Jim Rand. Mr. O'Neil had visited the site twice. Mr. O'Neil would like to get better look when the snow clears. Mr. O'Neil stated that through his research he would be able to have a schedule prepared for the next Planning Board meeting. Ms. Griffin stated that the Planning Board meeting of April 17, 2001 was filled with Warrant Articles and suggested Mr. O'Neil comes back on May 1, 2001. Mr. Jack Devlin questioned Mr. O'Neil on what Jim Rand was providing? Mr. O'Neil stated that he had not spoken with Mr. Rand but had a copy of a memo written by Mr. Rand. Mr. Devlin informed Mr. O'Neil that he felt the only report Mr. O'Neil should be looking at is the VHB report compared to the as-built plans. Ms. Lescarbeau stated that Mr. O'Neil had received the pertinent information and would present the information to the Planning Board and would identify what can be done and why the others cannot be done at the May 1 meeting. Boston Ski Hill-Informal Discussion Mr. Paul Marchionda stated that when Boston Ski Hill had previously filed for site plan review there were five issues the Planning Board had with the project. There was the access to Johnson Street, the looped roadway, the architecture, earth removal and the detention areas. Mr. Marchionda believed that these issues would be taken care of with the new plan. Mr. Chris Huntress stated that the site was 34 acres and would now be 108-unit senior restricted. The access is moved up 800 feet from the original filing. The grading is an average of 6%; the cuts are reduced 50% by lessening the grade. There are five building schemes proposed each being a 160 feet in length. Mr. Huntress stated that the open space would be ihe same as what was designated with the previous submission. Mr. Huntress stated that the units would be designated senior restricted so it would not be subject to growth management. Mr. Nardella question whether a mixed commercial use could be placed at the bottom of the hill? Mr. Grandstaff stated that the mixed use would require rezoning. Mr. Simons questioned whether 108 units are too much for the site? Mr. Huntress stated that the by-law allowed 133 units. Mr. Nardella instructed the applicant do more research into the amount allowed and whether the project would fall under Section 14 of the bylaw which would require a certain amount be designated affordable housing with a density bonus. 674 Turnpike Street-Site Plan Waiver Mr. Patrick Larkin stated that he had received a memo from the building commissioner stated that mixed use was not allowed without a variance. Mr. Larkin was unaware of the requirement for a variance although he had a meeting with the building inspector and Ms. Griffin to discuss the proposal. Mr. Simons motioned to WAIVE Site Plan Special Permit for 674 Turnpike Street with the condition that the applicant receive approval from the Building C . · ~nd b ormmssmner, z y Mr. Rowen. Voted 4-0 in favor of. Chatham Crossing-Bond Reduction Ms. Griffin stated that the developer was at binder coat and a recommenda/ion had been made by DPW to a partial bond release of $100,400.00. Mr. Nardella motioned to a PARTIAL bond release from Chatham Crossing Subdivision of $100,400.00 leaving a remainder of $222,240.00, 2aa by Mr. Rowen. Voted 4-0 in favor of. Public Hearings: 1210 Osgood Street-Access other than legal frontage special permit Lot C1 1210 Osgood Street-Access other than legal frontage special permit Lot C2 Mr. Huntress stated that the applicant had recently filed an ANR plan to separate the hotel lot and had received a special permit to divide off the Forgetta's property. Mr. Nardella stated that by granting the access other than special permit it would need to be incorporated into the site plan special permit decision. Mr. Nardella stated that the decision of the access other than should lapse at the same time as the site plan special permit. Mr. Rowen motioned to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Access Other Than Legal Frontage for Lot C1, 2nd by Mr. Nardella. Voted 4-0 in favor of. Mr. Rowen motioned to APPROVE the Special Permit for Access Other Than Legal Frontage for Lot C2 as amended, 2na by Mr. Nardella. Voted 4-0 in favor of. Mr. Rowen motioned to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Access Other Than Legal Frontage for Lot C2, 2~ by Mr. Nardella. Voted 4-0 in favor of. Mr. Rowen motioned to APPROVE the Special Permit for Access Other Than Legal Frontage for Lot C2, 2~d by Mr. Nardella. Voted 4-0 in favor. 61 Country Club Circle-Watershed Special Permit Ms. Griffin stated that this application was for a well within the Non-Discharge Zone of the Watershed Protection District. Ms. Griffin stated that DPW had reviewed the project and requested some conditions be placed within the decision. Ms. Griffin had drafted a decision for the meeting tonight and had incorporated DPW concerns within the decision. Mr. Simons stated that he was concerned with the idea of homeowners placing wells on their property for irrigation instead of using the Town water supply. Mr. Simons instructed Ms. Griffin to place within the decision that a deed restriction needs to be on file and recorded before Ms. Griffin would sign off on an Occupancy Permit. Mr. Nardella motioned to CLOSE the Public Hearing for a Watershed Special Permit at 61 Country Club Circle, 2na by Mr. Simons. Voted 4-0 in favor of. Mr. Nardella motioned to APPROVE the Watershed Special Permit for 61 Country Club Circle as amended, 2nd by Mr. Simons. Voted 4-0 in favor of. 675 Chickering Road -North Andover High School-Site Plan Special Permit Mr. Ken DiNisco stated that the proposed site was 49 acres with 36 acres of usable space. One acre was to be set aside which may be purchased for public safety. The school is approximately 300,000 SF. The roof top equipment would be screened along with the dumpsters. The courtyard access will be 12feet wide in accordance with the Fire Chief reconm~endations for emergency access. Service access is in two locations to the kitchen and athletic equipment. The playing fields would be rotating. Mr. Rowen questioned why the 1st base was to be directed in the sun and if it could be moved. Mr. DiNisco stated that with conservation issues that would not be possible. Mr. DiNisco organized neighborhood meeting with abutters to receive input of their concerns. An elevation was shown from the abutters view and some landscaping will be placed to screen from abutters. Construction is to being in the summer of 2001 and be completed in 2005. The present parking is for 300 spaces and would be elevated to 510 spaces on site and 65 spaces on the site's drive. Mr. Nardella questioned if that many spaces would be necessary? Mr. DiNisco stated that with school functions all spaces would be utilized. The entrance is to be located on Osgood Street. Chickering Road is presently used for emergency access but they would be discontinuing the lane and making one to access onto Prescott Street. Mr. Nardella questioned why the Chickering Road access could not be kept? Mr. DiNiseo stated that they would need a permit from the State and the access does not meet State standards. Mr. Nardella instructed the applicant to speak with the Massachusetts Highway Department about keeping the present gated access on Chickefing Road, and submit a letter to the Planning Department stating why the access could not be utilized. There is be underground stormwater detention basins, a concrete galley underground, the roof runoff would be discharged into the stream. The four units for paved detention would be tying into the existing drain. The School Department will be implementing a maintenance plan for them. Mr. DiNisco stated that the lighting is shielded and down cast. They worked with lighting designers to have safety but also to have frequency lighting to have some shut off when not in use. Mr. Nardella questioned the snow removal? Mr. DiNisco stated that the snow would be moved to the side and toward the islands. Mr. Simons inquired about the building materials? Mr. DiNisco stated that brick would be used and it would be similar to the middle school. Mr. DiNisco informed the Planning Board that it would be a traditional building look with vertical windows. Mr. DiNisco stated that the auditorium would seat 800; the gymnasium has four basketball courts with an indoor track. It is required to have educational buildings connected, to connect the field house would not be cost effective to keep because the 20 foot connection above grade would lessen the playing fields. Mr. Rowen motioned to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for 675 Osgood Street- North Andover High School Site Plan Special Permit until April 17, 2001, 2na by Mr. Simons. Voted 4-0 in favor of. Continued Public Hearings: Wallace Street-One Lot Definitive Subdivision Mr. Phillip Christiansen of Christiansen & Sergi informed the Planning Board that the roadway had been redesigned. It is now to be 22 feet across matching the existing 10% grade and having the driveway incorporate into the roadway. Mr. Ken Ahem stated that he believed with the natural elevation the grade would make the grade 19% if the roadway were to be extended to the end. The Planning Board instructed the applicant to possible work with Mr. Ahem to put in an 8" water mane so the road would not have to be tom up if a furore development should go in. Also to not grade in the public way and change the end of the proposed roadway. An agreement is to be made between the applicant and the homeowner on Booth Street to proceed with the moving and paving of the existing driveway. A list of waivers to be on file and the bond amount within the ch'aft decision is to increased to $10,000. Mr. Rowen motioned to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Wallace Street-One Lot Definitive Subdivision, 2nd by Mr. Simons. Voted 4-0 in favor of. Mr. Rowen motioned to APPROVE the One LOt Definitive Subdivision for Wallace Street as amended, 2nd by Mr. Simons. Voted 4-0 in favor of. 1591 Osgood Street-Self Storage Warehouse-Site Plan SlSecial Permit Professor Thomas Phalen engineer for the applicant informed the Planning Board that the proposed units and restaurant would have a false facade on the front building to give the look of a hotel. Asphalt shingles for the roofing with false windows placed on the fi'ont. Landscaping is being provided along the street line. There would be no vehicle storage allowed it is only internal storage. Mr. Nardella motioned to CLOSE the Public Hearing for 1591 Osgood Street- Self Storage Warehouse-Site Plan Special Permit, 2nd by Mr. Rowen. Voted 4-0 in favor of. Mr. Nardella motioned to ADJOURN the Planning Board meeting of April 3, 2001, 2nd by Mr. Rowen. Voted 4-0 in favor of.