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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-04The N°~th Andover planning Board held a regular meeting on Thursd&y evening, October 4, 1990 in the Town Hall, Selectmen's Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, George Perna, Jr., at approximately 7,43 p.m. The following members were also present~ John Simons, Clerk, Robert Ercolini, Joseph Mahoney, and John Draper. Discussion Great Pond Road Lot B Christian Huntress discussed with the Board a re-draft decision and the history behind this particular of a A motion was made to approve the redraft by The motion was seconded by and voted unanimously by those present. Whippoorwill Preliminary Subdivision Christian Huntress updated the Board on the application. tabled the discussion until the public hearing. The Board Public Hearings 138 High Street - Special Permit Congregate Housing A letter was read by Deborah Pltochelli. from Christian Huntress to A draft decision for a denial was distributed to the Board. The applicant has not provided the Board will information that was requested. A motion was made by Robert Ercolini to close the public hearing and DENY THE SPECIAL PERMIT?????? The motion was seconded by John Simons and voted unanimously by those present. Howard Spiecher, attorney for the applicant spoke on her behalf. He stated that the use was allowed and that a conditional approval be issued. Robert Ercolini spoke on the density. George Perna spoke on the size, population and the density of the proposed. John Draper agreed with the other members. George Perna stated that he was in favor of congregate housing for the elderly, overall, but, not as shown by the applicant. Joseph Mahoney stated that initially he was in favor of the proposed throughout the process but is now opposed because of the density. He recommended that the Board approve the design with less density. He expressed concerns with the future of the neighborhood. A motion was made by Robert Ercolini to deny the Special Permit as requested, as outlined with modification in the wording, specifically the density and the number of units. The motion was 'seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. Whippoorwill Preliminary Subdivision Christian Huntress, Town Planner discussed a letter received from Town Counsel. One of the issues is 3 lots vs. 2 lots with a common driveway. A letter from the Conservation Commission was read by John Simons. The Board discussed fire sprinklers be put into the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. The issue will be discussed at the next meeting. Thomas Neve questioned if the Town has the right to condition a Special Permit. At the point of a definitive submission, the Board may consider the application of sidewalks and a common driveway for Lots 2 and 3. The letter from Town Counsel was read by John Simons. Tom Neve stated that there were changes in the lot lines to make the driveways straighter. The driveways will maximize the contiguous open space. A motion was made by John Draper to conditionally approve the preliminary subdivision plans as drafted and amended, by adding sidewalks. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. Great Pond Road Special permit Watershed District - Gonsalves The applicant wished to with draw the application before the Board. A motion was made by John Draper to accept the withdrawal without prejudice. The motion was seconded by Joseph Hahoney and voted unanimously by those present. 129 Main Street - Site Plan Review A motion was made by John Draper to continue the public hearing to October 11, 1990. The motion was seconded by Joseph Hahoney and voted unanimously by those present. A motion was made by John Draper to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9,00 p.m. Due to the lack of a quorum the Planning Board did not meet on October 11, 1990. On Thursday evening, October 25, 1990, the North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting in the Town Hall, Selectmen's Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, George Perna, Jr. at approximately 7:¢0 p.m. Also present were John Draper and Joseph Mahoney. Robert Ercolini term has expired. Approval Not Required Form A Plans Monterio Way - Creating one Lot A motion was made by John Draper to approve the Form A Plan for Monterio Way subject to the applicant putting a locus on the plans. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahone¥ and voted unanimously by those present. Laconia Circle - Land Swap A motion was made by John Draper to approve the Form A Plan for Laconia Circle subject to the applicant putting a locus on the plans. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. John Simons arrived at 8:10 p.m. Discussions Film Microelectronics - Bite Plan Review Application Jim Bourgeois was present representing Thomas E. Neve Associates, along with Robert Webster, President of the Bayfield Company and Channel Building and Paul of the Bayfield Company. Mr. Bourgeois stated that the proposed development would be underbuilt as shown on the Master Plan for the area. The proposed is high tech industry. Plan were shown to the Board members. Members of the Board expressed concerns with lighting and landscaping. The office area will be 15,000 sq.ft. There will be a clean room that will also be 15,000 sq.ft. Questions were raised about the chemicals that would be used. There are environmental issues that will need to be addressed. Jim Bourgeois asked that the Board the visit the site and an existing facility in Peabody. A site walk will be on Saturday November 3, 1990. The applicant was told that if favorable recommendations were made by other departments and all issues addressed before the Planning Board Meeting then the application could be handled in an expeditious manner. Trustees of the Reservation will be contacted by the applicant to go over any issues that may arise or any concerns they might foresee with the proposed project. The lighting issues may be of concern to the Trustees as there is a trail near the proposed. Public Hearing 129 Main Street - Site Plan Review Christian Huntress stated the major issues were the aesthetic of the building and landscaping. Joseph LaGrasse, the architect for the proposed, Jane DePerry, owner of half the building and George Law. A motion was made by John Simons to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. A draft decision was reviewed by the Board members. John Simons asked that an additional condition be added regarding filters. A motion was made by John Simons to approve the Site Plan Review for 129 Hain Street Realty Trust per the written decision and adding an additional condition relating to filters. The motion was seconded Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. Discussion Samuel Phillips Common Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated that the applicant of the original special permit has asked for an extension on the plans that were approved December 7, 1988. A brief discussion took place on conservation easements. George Perna stated that both permits were approved and that there was no reasons not to grant an extension. John Simons is to review both decisions and applications. A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to have John Simons review both application and report back to the Board at the next meeting. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. 199e Special Town Meettnq Christian Huntress updated the Board on the Special Town Meeting that was scheduled for December 11, 1990. The meeting has been canceled to sometime in January of 1991. The warrant will remain open. The Board will file articles before the close of the warrant. Christian Huntress stated that an article will be submitted for the Village Commercial District. There are a total of four articles that will be submitted. Chris stated that he has been working on a sign bylaw. Sanlau - Messina's Christian Huntress stated that there was nothing new on the situation. Bond Releases Shannon Lane A motion was made by John Simons to release $16,8OO as recommended by the Division of Public Works. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. Hawkins Lane A motion was made by not to release any funds at this time as recommended by the Division of Public Works. The motion was seconded by and voted unanimously by those present. Jerad Place I A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to release $7,500 as recommended by the Division of Public Works. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. Bond Taking Frances Estates Christian Huntress briefed the Board on the situation on Frances Estates. There is a lot of work that needs to be done within the subdivision. A motion was made by Joseph Hahoney to pull the bond on Frances Estates. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. A motion was made by John Simons to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9~00 p.m. The North Andover planning Board held a regular meeting on Thursday evening, October 4, 1990 in the Town Hall, Selectmen's Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, George Perna, Jr., at approximately 7,43 p.m. The following members were also present~ John Simons, Clerk, Robert Ercolini, Joseph Mahoney, and John Draper. Discussion Great Pond Road Lot B Christian Huntress discussed with the Board a re-draft of a decision and the history behind this particular lot. At the last meeting the Board had requested minor revisions to the draft approval. Those changes were made by staff. A motion was made to approve the redraft by Robert Ercolini. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. Whippoorwill Preliminary Subdivision, Christian Huntress updated the Board on the application, tabled the discussion until the public hearing. The Board Public Hearinqs 138 High Street - Special Permit Con~reqate Housing A letter was read by John Simons from Christian Huntress to Deborah Pitochelli. A draft decision for a denial was distributed to the Board. The applicant has not provided the Board will information that was requested. A motion was made by Robert Ercolini to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by John Simons and voted unanimously by those present. Howard Spiecher, attorney for the applicant spoke on her behalf. He stated that the use was allowed and that a conditional approval be issued. Robert Ercolini spoke on the density. George Perna spoke on the size, population and the density of the proposed. John Draper agreed with the other members. George Perna stated that he was in favor of congregate housing for the elderly, overall, but, not as shown by the applicant. Joseph Mahoney stated that initially he was in favor of the proposed throughout the process but is now opposed because of the density. He recommended that the Board approve the design with less density. He expressed concerns with the future of the neighborhood. A motion was made by Robert Ercolini to deny the Special Permit as requested, as outlined with modification in the wording, specifically the density and the number of units. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. #hiDDoorwill Preliminary Subdivision Christian Huntress, Town Planner discussed a letter received from Town Counsel. One of the issues is 3 lots vs. 2 lots with a common driveway. A letter from the Conservation Commission was read by John Simons. The Board discussed fire sprinklers be put into the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. The issue will be discussed at the next meeting. Thomas Neve questioned if the Town has the right to condition a Special Permit. At the point of a definitive submission, the Board may consider the application of sidewalks and a common driveway for Lots 2 and 3. The letter from Town Counsel was read by John Simons. Tom Neve stated that there were changes in the lot lines to make the driveways straighter. The driveways will maximize the contiguous open space. A motion was made by John Draper to conditionally approve the preliminary subdivision plans as drafted and amended, by adding sidewalks. The motion was seconded by Joseph Hahoney and voted unanimously by those present. Great Pond Road Special permit Watershed District - G0nsalves The applicant wished to with draw the application before the Board. A motion was made by John Draper to accept the withdrawal without prejudice. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. 129 Hain Street - Site Plan Review A motion was made by John Draper to continue the public he,ring to October 11, 1990. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. A motion was made by John Draper to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m. George Perna, Jr., Chairman ~net L. Eaton, -Secretary Due to the lack of a quorum the Planning Board did not meet on October 11, 1990. On Thursday evening, October 25, 1990, the North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting in the Town Hall, Selectmen's Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, George Perna, Jr. at approximately 7,40 p.m. Also present were John Draper and Joseph Mahoney. Robert Ercolini term has expired. Approval Not Required Form A Plans Monterio Way - Creating one Lot A motion was made by John Draper to approve the Form A Plan for Monterio Nay subject to the applicant putting a locus on the plans. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. Laconia Circle - Land Swap A motion was made by John Draper to approve the Form A Plan for Laconia Circle subject to the applicant putting a locus on the plans. The motion was seconded by Joseph Hahoney and voted unanimously by those present. John Simons arrived at 8~10 p.m. Discussions Film Microelectronics - Site Plan Review Application Jim Bourgeois was present representing Thomas E. Neve Associates, along With Robert Webster, President of the Bayfield Company and Channel Building and Paul Kneeland of the Bayfield Company. Mr. Bourgeois stated that the proposed development would be underbuilt as shown on the Master Plan for the area. The proposed is high tech industry. Plan were shown to the Board members. Members of the Board expressed concerns with lighting and landscaping. The office area will be 15,0OO sq.ft. There will be a clean room that will also be 15,OOO sq.ft. Questions were raised about the chemicals that would be used. There are environmental issues that will need to be addressed. Jim Bourgeois asked that the Board the visit the site and an existing facility in Peabody. A site walk will be on Saturday November 3, 1990. The applicant was told that if favorable recommendations were made by other departments and all issues addressed before the Planning Board Meeting then the application could be handled in an expeditious manner. Trustees of the Reservation will be contacted by the applicant to go over any issues that may arise or any concerns they might foresee with the proposed project. The lighting issues may be of concern to the Trustees as there is a trail near the proposed. Public Hearinq 129 Hain Street - Site Plan Review Christian Huntress stated the major issues were the aesthetic of the building and landscaping. Joseph LaGrasse, the architect for the proposed, Jane DePerry, owner of half the building and George Law. A motion was made by John Simons to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. A draft decision was reviewed by the Board members. John Simons asked that an additional condition be added regarding filters. A motion was made by John Simons to approve the Site Plan Review for 129 Main Street Realty Trust per the written decision and adding an additional condition relating to filters. The motion was seconded Joseph Hahone¥ and voted unanimously by those present. Discussion Samuel Phillips Common Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated that the applicant of the original special permit has asked for an extension on the plans that were approved December 7, 1988. A brief discussion took place on conservation easements. George Perna stated that both permits were approved and that there was no reasons not to grant an extension. John Simons is to review both decisions and applications. A motion was made by Joseph Mahone¥ to have John Simons review both application and report back to the Board at the next meeting. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. 199~ Special Town Meetinq Christian Huntress updated the Board on the Special Town Meeting that was scheduled for December I1, 1990. The meeting has been canceled to sometime in January of 1991. The warrant will remain open. The Board will file articles before the close of the warrant. Christian Huntress stated that an article will be submitted for the Village Commercial District. There are a total of four articles that will be submitted. Chris stated that he has been working on a sign bylaw. Sanlau - Hessina°s Christian Huntress stated that there was nothing new on the situation. Bond Releases Shannon Lane A motion was made by John Simons to release $16,800 as recommended by the Division of Public Works. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. Hawkins Lane A motion was made by not to release any funds at this time as recommended by the Division of Public Works. The motion was seconded by and voted unanimously by those present. Jerad Place I A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to release $7,500 as recommended by the Division of Public Works. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. Bond Takinq Frances Estates Christian Huntress briefed the Board on the situation on Frances Estates. There is a lot of work that needs to be done within the subdivision. A motion was made by Joseph Mahone¥ to pull the bond on Frances Estates. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. A motion was made by John Simons to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m. George Perna, Jr., Chairman L. Eaton, Secretary