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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-03-07DRAFT The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on Thursday evening, March 7, 1991 in the Selectmen Meeting Room. The following members were present~ George Perna, Chairman, Joseph Mahoney and Richard Nardella. The meeting was called to order at 8:07 p.m. by the Chairman. John Simons was absent. John Draper arrived at approximately 8~50 p.m. Due to the lack of a quorum, the Board took matters from the agenda that only needed three votes. Approval Rot Required Form A Plans (ANR) Flaqship Drive - Changing Lot Lines A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to approve the Form A Plan. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those including the Chairman. Sign Plans Butcher Boy Four signatures are needed. Issue tabled. Minutes George Perna stated that he wanted to hold off on the minutes as he was not present at some of the meetings and wanted a majority vote. He asked those members present if there was any problems with the minutes in general. Richard Nardella stated that he had read the minutes and did not have any problem. Joseph Mahone¥ stated that he would like to see more detail in the minutes. George Perna asked Mr. Mahone¥ in what way would he like to see more detail. Mr. Mahoney stated that he would like to see where individual people make suggestions. George Perna read a portion from previous minutes. Joseph Mahoney stated that what was read was sub- procedural and was hoping to see more life, more detail. George Perna asked if he wanted the minutes verbatim. Mr. Mahoney's answer was "no". George Perna stated that when the Board summarizes was a good time and that attention should be made. Mr. Mahoney stated that what was in the minutes was the bare bones of the vote itself. Members of the Board expressed concerns with the timing in receiving the minutes. They would like to see the minutes more current. George Perna stated that if there was something the members wanted in the minutes, then they should start off by saying "for the record". Discussions Springhill Bond Reduction Richard Nardella was asked to be Acting Clerk as John Simons was absent. Richard Nardella read a letter from the Paul St. Hilaire, Trustee for the Springhill Subdivision, requesting reduction in the bond. That letter is in the Springhill folder for inspection. Christian Huntress stated that the Board had previously visited the site to review the detention pond and landscaping. The Board directed Christian Huntress, Town Planner to do a landscaping scheme and a list of the cost estimate. George Perna asked if the Board could see the landscaping plan before any action was taken. A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to direct staff to prepare a landscape plan and cost estimate for presentation at the next Planning Board Meeting on March 28, 1991. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present including the Chairman, George Perna. Annual Town Meeting Christian Huntress, Town Planner, informed the Board that the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting in May opened on Monday, March 4, 1991 and will be open for two weeks. There are no Zoning Articles from the Planning Staff as the Special Town Meeting just finished in January, not allowing for time to review any new proposals. George Perna mentioned two areas that the Board was going to look into~ 1. Route 114 2. R6 Zoning District Christian Huntress stated that. he had not planned on any more study of the R6 Zoning District. At the Special Town Meeting the residents petitioned the Town to change the number of units allowed from 9 to 12. The article was defeated. Originally the Planning Board wanted 6 units, the residents wanted 12 units. After meeting with the residents, a compromise was made of 9 units per acre. Joseph Mahoney expressed his concerns with the airport and wanted to know what the Board could do, if anything. Christian Huntress stated that he has not been involved in any of the discussions. Huntress further stated that Kenneth Mahoney had been involved but is leaving. George Perna stated that someone from the Planning Department or the Board should be attending the meetings and get involved. George Perna asked if they have to come before the Town. Christian Huntress stated that any construction proposed for industrial use on the airport will be required to come before the Planning Board for Site Plan Review, just as National Aerial. There would be different parameters because the land is leased. George Perna brought the new members up to date on the situation at the airport. There is a question whether the Town has jurisdiction, the airport authority says that the Town does not have jurisdiction within the airport. Christian Huntress referred to Mass. General Law, stating the if it was a State Authority producing revenue, such as the Mass Transit Authority, are not subject to local zoning and airports are briefly mentioned but not clear. George Perna stated that a business would be required to adhere to zoning, not the Airport Authority for the construction of things relative to there daily use, such as a tower. Leasing or the selling land for a profit is different. George Perna stated that he had heard that building permits weren't even pulled by the Airport Authority. George Perna stated that any group that is formed, the Planning Board or staff should be involved. Christian Huntress told the Board that there were a few citizen petitions for rezoning on the warrant~ Rezoning at the '99' Restaurant to Commercial so that they can extend their parking. Shannon Lane - Roadway Acceptance Richard Nardella read a letter from the developer requesting the Town release the bond and the covenant. Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated that work has been completed in accordance with the Subdivision Rules & Regulations. Christian Huntress stated that in the past, there has been no set guidelines to have a roadway accepted. This is the first step in a petition to have a roadway accepted. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing. The petitioner has to go before the Town Meeting for final acceptance. The Planning Board is still hold a bond. This matter is before the Board because there is a 45 day time limit on Request for Final Release. A response is required to the applicant from the Planning Board within that time frame· A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to direct staff to write a letter to the applicant that the Board is in receipt of their request and that they will have to go through Town Meeting for Final Acceptance. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present, including the Chairman. John Draper arrived at approximately 8~50 p.m. Public Hearing Hickory Hill PRD - Special Permit H0dification Richard Nardella read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated that this project was originally approved through the Special Permit process in September of 1988. The original approval called for construction of 56 dwelling units in a site planned PRD or condominium style development. Directly after the approval of the original Special Permit the applicant constructed part of the roadway and all utilities. Mr. Huntress went on to say that due to the nature of the economy at the present time the condominium scheme was not feasible. The applicant has redesigned the project as a Subdivision PRD with half acre lots and 100 feet of frontage. This type of PRD is allowed through Section 8.5 of the Zoning Bylaw and is the subject of the modification before the Board this evening. George Perna asked if the Technical Review Committee had reviewed the modification. Christian Huntress stated that the TRC gad reviewed the proposed changes and found that this modification was a down scale of overall project development. The drainage structures, roadways, and all utilities designed for the original approval would be more than adequate to provide service to the PRD as modified in this application. This modification will create less of a traffic impact, sewage output and overall dependance on town services than the previous configuration. Hr. Alfred Shaboo of Design Engineering was present representing Hr. Barker, Hr. Shaboo reviewed concerns which had been previously raised by staff in a letter and they are as follows~ It is the Town's intention that this roadway should remain as a private was. Please present draft deed restrictions which would address this concern. Through the initial approval of this PRD the Planning Board reviewed and approved proposed facades for dwelling units. In an effort to retain architectural unity the Board would like to have the applicant draft restrictive covenants which will focus the house design to a specific form and style of architecture. These covenants should be enforceable by the applicant at the time of construction. A question has been raised as to whether an application for approval of a Definitive Subdivision will be required to create the lots as shown on the modified site plan. I have requested that Town Counsel review this issue and report to the Planning Board. A "no-cut line" should be shown on the plans. This line should be placed ~ust outside the limit of work necessary for the construction of the roadway, dwellings and all clearing associated with drainage. Hr. Huntress presented the Board with a draft set of twenty four conditions prepared by staff. Hr. Shaboo stated that he has presented draft covenants as requested to staff. Christian Huntress stated that Town Counsel will review the documents and report to the Planning Board. Any conditional approval granted could condition that these documents be approved in form by the Planning Board prior to final release. Christian Huntress stated that Counsel has verbally advised the Board to require a Definitive Subdivision Application for recording purposes. The creation of individual lots can only be recorded through a Definitive Subdivision or an Approval Not Required Application (ANR Plan). Therefore, the filing of a Definitive Subdivision Application shall be required. George Perna questioned the cul-de-sac which is shown on the plans for phase one of this modification. Alfred Shaboo stated that this is a temporary structure which will be removed when phase two is constructed. Mr. Perna expressed his concerns that the cul-de-sac should remain to provide parking for residents who wish to use the access to the Mazurenko Farm located directly off the roadway at this location. Mr. Shaboo told the Board that the land on which the cul-de-sac is located will become part of a build.hie lot in phase two of this modification. The Board asked that the possibility of parking be reviewed and finalized at the time of the Definitive Subdivision hearing. Mr. Shaboo reviewed the no-cut line and stated that the line is established as the Board had asked. Joseph Mahoney expressed concern with the protective covenant drafts presented. Christian Huntress stated that the covenants will be submitted to Counsel for final review and approval. Mr. Mahoney also asked why condition number 17 referred to Chapter 61A. Mr. Huntress stated that his property was receiving protection under 61A as an agricultural use and that development of this parcel will require that the applicant follow all guidelines associated with that statue. George Perna then asked for any public input or concern. Mr. Shaboo questioned the need for condition number 1Od. Christian Huntress informed the Board that this was a condition of the original Special Permit approval granted on September 23, 1988. At the time, Chief Dolan of the NAFD, had recommended the use of residential fire sprinklers. The Board was unwilling to waive this requirement without input from the Fire Department. Mr. Shaboo stated that he had no real problem with the condition but felt he had to ask the Board to at least consider removing this item from the conditions. The Board did not remove this condition. At this time Christian Huntress asked the Board to make the following amendments to the draft conditions, Condition number 19 add the following wording, "The covenants as listed in this condition and condition number 18 shall be approved in form by the Planning Board prior to endorsement of the Definitive Subdivision as referenced in condition number 25". Condition number 25 shall be added which reads as follows, "The applicant shall apply for a Definitive Subdivision showing lots conforming with dimensional requirements found in Section 8.5 of the Zoning Bylaw. Condition number 26 shall be added which reads as follows, "Construction shall commence within two (2) years and be completed within five (5) years from the date of this approval". George Perna asked if there was any further input from either the applicant or the public. Upon receiving no further input, Mr. Perna asked the Board for a motion to close the public hearing. On a motion made by Richard Nardella and seconded by John Draper, the Board voted unanimously, including the Chairman, to close the public hearing and take the matter under advisement. On a second motion made by Joseph Hahoney and seconded by Richard Nardella, the Board voted unanimously, including the Chairman, to approve the modification of the original Special Permit issued on September 23, 1988 for Hickory Hill Estates, with conditions drafted by Staff and amended by the Planning Board. ANR Form A Plans Policy Review Christian Huntress told the Board that at the last meeting the Board had asked him to draft up a policy if staff was going to endorse Form A Plans. Joseph Hahone¥ stated that he would like to see the word only removed from the fourth line, so that it reads instead~ In the instance of a simple readjustment of a lot line, staff shall be authorized to sign. Mr. Hahoney also questioned "emanate constructed approval." Christian Huntress said "yes". John Draper asked what would happen if a Form A Plan was reviewed as simple but when brought before the Board their view was that it was not just a simple Form A Plan. George Perna said that it would never happen again. Richard Nardella questioned if Karen Nelson, Director of Planning & Community Development would be the only one, other than the Board that would be able to sign the Form A Plans. Christian Huntress said "yes". Christian Huntress stated that the plans come into him and would be reviewed by both him and Ms. Nelson. Further that any denials on Form A Plans would be brought before the Planning Board. George Perna stated that this would be added as a policy in the Planning Board Rules & Regulations. A motion was made by John Draper to direct Christian Huntress to add the signing of the Form A Plans, giving the Director of Planning & Community Development, Karen Nelson authority to sign simple Form A Plans. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present. Marian Drive - Review Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated that Mr. Robert Webster may be coming back before the Town for the rezoning of a port/on of a parcel on Flagship Drive that abuts Marian Drive. Mr. Webster wants the Board to initiate a study on the parcel. No plans have been submitted as yet. Christian Huntress gave the Board copies of minutes from last year showing the concerns that were raised by the abutters and the Board members at that time. Christian Huntress told the Board that Hr. Webster has a list from last year on the restrictions on the lot and that the restrictions have to be better. Christian Huntress stated that the neighbors do not want anything on this parcel. He further stated %hat it was a proper location for industrial with restrictions. Sion Plans - Butcher Boy Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated that the only issue was that the Board still had, and the plans had to be redrawn for was the finalization of the drainage system tying into a pipe that would run down Clark Street and that has been done. George Perna went over the plans, putting the building into perspective for the new member of the Board. The old building will be torn down and a new building will be built further back on the lot. Christian Huntress stated that they only draw back at the present time was financial. George Perna expressed his feelings about the proposed development, sighting that this particular parcel could have been shown as a village commercial site. Village Commercial - Slides Christian Huntress showed the Board slides of typical commercial areas and areas of village commercial. Some slides showed what a little landscaping could do to a commercial area. Screening and buffers were used to hide a parking area. George Perna stated that one of the thing that the Board had hoped to do with the Village Commercial Zone was to take the parking directly along the road and put it further back from the road, using different types of screening and buffer zones so that you would not just see massive paving. Richard Nardella told the Board about a mall in New Hampshire that is owned by the company he works for and related some of the problems incurred, like having to build three buildings as opposed to one structure, placing berms to hide the parking, and the difficulty in placing signs. During the presentation, Christian Huntress stated that he was working on something similar in the Industrial Zones, using buffers to screen such areas. The Route 114 corridor is of great concern. Although the economy is not right at the present time, eventually it will turn around. George Perna asked the Board members if they really wanted the Village Commercial in one area only or in a few areas along Route 114. George Perna asked the new members to look at the area closely and go over the Village Commercial Regulations so that as a Board, an agreement can be made on how a Village Commercial Area should look. A motion was made by John Draper to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present. The meeting adjourned at approximately 10.15 p.m. The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on Thursday evening, March 7, 1991 in the Selectmen Meeting Room. The following members were present~ George Perna, Chairman, Joseph Mahoney and Richard Nardella. The meeting was called to order at 8~07 p.m. by the Chairman. John Simons was absent. John Draper arrived at approximately 8~50 p.m. Due to the lack of a quorum, the Board took matters from the agenda that only needed three votes. Approval Not Required ~orm A Plans {ASR) Flapship Drive - Chanqin9 Lot Lines A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to approve the Form A Plan. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those including the Chairman. Sign Plans Butcher Bov Four signatures are needed. Issue tabled. ~inutes George Perna stated that he wanted to hold off on the minutes as he was not present at some of the meetings and wanted a majority vote. He asked those members present if there was any problems with the minutes in general. Richard Nardella stated that he had read the minutes and did not have any problem. Joseph Mahoney stated that he would like to see more detail in the minutes. George Perna asked Mr. Mahoney in what way would he like to see more detail. Mr. Mahoney stated that he would like to see where individual people make suggestions. George Perna read a portion from previous minutes. JOseph Mahoney stated that what was read was sub- procedural and was hoping to see more life, more detail. George Perna asked if he wanted the minutes verbatim. Mr. Mahoney's answer was "no". George Perna stated that when the Board summarizes was a good time and that attention should be made. Mr. Mahoney stated that what was in the minutes was the bare bones of the vote itself. Members of the Board expressed concerns with the timing in receiving the minutes. They would like to see the minutes more current. George Perna stated that if there was something the members wanted in the minutes, then they should start off by saying "for the record". Discussions Sprinqhill Bond Reduction Richard Nardella was asked to be Acting Clerk as John Simons was absent. Richard Nardella read a letter from the Paul St. Hllaire, Trustee for the Springhill Subdivision, requesting reduction in the bond. That letter is in the Springhill folder for inspection. Christian Huntress stated that the Board had previously visited the site to review the detention pond and landscaping. The Board directed Christian Huntress, Town Planner to do a landscaping scheme and a list of the cost estimate. George Perna asked if the Board could see the landscaping plan before any action was taken. A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to direct staff to prepare a landscape plan and cost estimate for presentation at the next Planning Board Meeting on March 28, 1991. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present including the Chairman, George Perna. Annual Town Meeting Christian Huntress, Town Planner, informed the Board that the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting in May opened on Monday, Ma~ch 4, 1991 and will be open for two weeks. There are no Zoning Articles from the Planning Staff as the Special Town Meeting just finished in January, not allowing for time to review any new proposals. George Perna mentioned two areas that the Board was going to look into, Route 114 R6 Zoning District Christian Huntress stated that he had not planned on any more study of the R6 Zoning District. At the Special Town Meeting the residents petitioned the Town to change the number of units allowed from 9 to 12. The article was defeated. Originally the Planning Board wanted 6 units, the residents wanted 12 units. After meeting with the residents, a compromise was made of 9 units per acre. Joseph Mahone¥ expressed his concerns with the airport and wanted to know what the Board could do, if anything. Christian Huntress stated that he has not been involved in any of the discussions. Huntress further stated that Kenneth Mahoney had been involved but is leaving. George Perna stated that someone from the Planning Department or the Board should be attending the meetings and get involved. George Perna asked if they have to come before the Town. Christian Huntress stated that any construction proposed for industrial use on the airport will be required to come before the Planning Board for Site Plan Review, just as National Aerial. There would be different parameters because the land is leased. George Perna brought the new members up to date on the situation at the airport. There is a question whether the Town has jurisdiction, the airport authority says that the Town does not have jurisdiction within the airport. Christian Huntress referred to Mass. General Law, stating the if it was a State Authority producing revenue, such as the Mass Transit Authority, subject to local zoning and airports are briefly mentioned but~ not clear. George Perna stated that a business would be required to adhere to zoning, not the Airport Authority for the construction of things relative to there daily use, such as a tower. Leasing or the selling land for a profit is different· George Perna stated that he had heard that building permits weren't even pulled by the Airport Authority. George Perna stated that any group that is formed, the Planning Board or staff should be involved. Christian Huntress told the Board that there were a few citizen petitions for rezoning on the warrant~ 1. Rezoning at the '99" Restaurant to Commercial so that they can extend their parking. Shannon Lane - Roadway Acceptance Richard Nardella read a letter from the developer requesting the Town release the bond and the covenant. Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated that work has been completed in accordance with the Subdivision Rules & Regulations. Christian Huntress stated that in the past, there has been no set guidelines to have a roadway accepted. This is the first step in a petition to have a roadway accepted. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing. The petitioner has to go before the Town Meeting for final acceptance. The Planning Board is still hold a bond. This matter is before the Board because there is a 45 day time limit on Request for Final Release. A response is required to the applicant from the Planning Board within that time frame. A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to direct staff to write a letter to the applicant that the Board is in receipt of their request and that they will have to go through Town Meeting for Final Acceptance. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present, including the Chairman. John Draper arrived at approximately 8550 p.m. Public Hearinq Hickory Hill PRD - Special Permit Hodification Richard Nardella read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated that this project was originally approved through the Special Permit process in September of 1988. The original approval called for construction of 56 dwelling units in a site planned PRD or condominium style development. Directly after the approval of the original Special Permit the applicant constructed part of the roadway and all utilities. Mr. Huntress went on to say that due to the nature of the economy at the present time the condominium scheme was not feasible. The applicant has redesigned the project as a Subdivision PRD with half acre lots and 100 feet of frontage. This type of PRD is allowed through Section 8.5 of the Zoning Bylaw and is the subject of the modification before the Board this evening. George Perna asked if the Technical Review Committee had reviewed the modification. Christian Huntress stated that the TRC gad reviewed the proposed changes and found that this modification was a down scale of overall project development. The drainage structures, roadways, and all utilities designed for the original approval would be more than adequate to provide service to the PRD as modified in this application. This modification will create less of a traffic impact, sewage output and overall dependance on town services than the previous configuration. Mr. Alfred Sbaboo of Design Engineering was' present representing Hr. Barker, Mr. Shaboo reviewed concerns which had been previously raised by staff in a letter and they are as follows~ It is the Town's intention that this roadway should remain as a private was. Please present draft deed restrictions which would address this concern. Through the initial approval of this PRD the Planning Hoard reviewed and approved proposed facades for dwelling units. In an effort to retain architectural unity the Hoard would like to have the applicant draft restrictive covenants which will focus the house design to a specific form and style of architecture. These covenants should be enforceable by the applicant at the time of construction. A question has been raised as to wh'ether an application for approval of a Definitive Subdivision will be required to create the lots as shown on the modified site plan. I have requested that Town Counsel review this issue and report to the Planning Board. A 'no-cut line" should be shown on the plans. This line should be placed just outside the limit of work necessary for the construction of the roadway, dwellings and all clearing associated with drainage. Nr. Huntress presented the Board with a draft set of twenty four conditions prepared by staff. Mr. Shaboo stated that he has presented draft covenants as requested to staff. Christian Huntress stated that Town Counsel will review the documents and report to the Planning Board. Any conditional approval granted could condition that these documents be approved in form by the Planning Board prior to final release. Christian Huntress stated that Counsel has verbally advised the Board to require a Definitive Subdivision Application for recording purposes. The creation of individual lots can only be recorded through a Definitive Subdivision or an Approval Not Required Application (ANR Plan). Therefore, the filing of a Definitive Subdivision Application shall be required. George Perna questioned the cul-de-sac which is shown on the plans for phase one of this modification. Alfred Shaboo stated that this is a temporary structure which will be removed when phase two is constructed. Mr. Perna expressed his concerns that the cul-de-sac should remain to provide parking for residents who wish to use the access to the Mazurenko Farm located directly off the roadway at this location. Mr. Shaboo told the Board that the land on which the cul-de-sac is located will become part of a bulldable lot in phase two of this modification. The Board asked that the possibility of parking be reviewed and finalized at the time of the Definitive Subdivision hearing. Mr. Shaboo reviewed the no-cut line and stated that the line is established as the Board had asked. Joseph Mahoney expressed concern with the protective covenant drafts presented. Christian Huntress stated that the covenants will be submitted to Counsel for final review and approval. Mr. Mahoney also asked why condition number 17 referred to,Chapter 61A. Mr. Huntress stated that his property was receiving protection under 61A as an agricultural use and that development of this parcel will require that the applicant follow all guidelines associated with that statue. George Perna then asked for any public input or concern. Mr. Shaboo questioned the need for condition number 1Od. Christian Huntress informed the Board that this was a condition of the original Special Permit approval granted on September 23, 1988. At the time, Chief Dolan of the NARD, had recommended:~the use of residential fire sprinklers. The Board was unwilling to waive this requirement without input from the P/re Department. Mr. Shaboo stated that he had no real problem with the condition but felt he had to ask the Board to at least consider removing this item from the conditions. The Board did not remove this condition. At this time Christian Huntress asked the following amendments to the draft conditions, am Board to make the Condition number 19 add the following W~rdingl "The covenants as listed in this condition and condition number 18 shall be approved in form by the Planning Board prior to endorsement of the Definitive Subdivision as referenced in condition number 25". Condition number 25 shall be added which reads as followsl "The applicant shall apply f~r a Definitive Subdivision showing lots conforming with dimensional requirements found in Section 8.5 of the Zoning Bylaw. Condition number 26 shall be added which reads: as follows, "Construction shall commence within two (2) years and be completed within five (5) years from the date of this approval". George Perna asked if there was any further input from either the applicant or the public. Upon receiving no further input, Mr. Perna asked the Board for a motion to close the public hearing. On a motion made by Richard Nardella and seconded by John Draper, the Board voted unanimously, including the Chairman, to close the public hearing and take the matter under advisement. On a second motion made by Joseph Hahoney and seconded by Richard Nardella, the Board voted unanimously, including the Chairman, to approve the modification of the original Special Permit issued on September 23, 1988 for Hickory Hill Estates, with conditions drafted~by Staff and amended by the Planning Board. ANR Form A Plans Policy Review Christian Huntress told the Board that at the last meeting the Board had asked him to draft up a policy if staff was going to endorse Form A Plans. Joseph Hahoney stated that he would like to see the word only removed from the fourth line, so that it reads instead= In the instance of a simple readjustment ~of a lot line, staff shall be authorized to sign. Mr. Hahoney also questioned "emanate constructed approval." Christian Huntress said "yes". John Draper awked what would happen if a Form A Plan was reviewed as simple but ;when brought before the Board their view was that it was not just a simple Form A Plan. George Perna said that it would never happen again. Richard Nardella questioned if Karen Nelson, Director of Planning & Community Development would be the only one, other than the Board that would be able to sign the Form A Plans. Christian Huntress said "yes". Christian Huntress stated that the plans come into him and would be reviewed by both him and Ms. Nelson. Further that any denials on Form A Plans would be brought before the Planning Board. George Perna stated that this would be added as a policy in the Planning Board Rules & Regulations. A motion was made by John Draper to direct Christian Huntress to add the signing of the Form A Plans, giving the Director of Planning & Community Development, Karen Nelson authority to sign simple Form A Plans. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present. Harian Drive - Review Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated that Mr. Robert Webster may be coming back before the Town for the rezoning of a portion of a parcel on Flagship Drive that abuts Marian Drive. Hr. Webster wants the Board to initiate a study on the parcel. No plans have been submitted as yet. Christian Huntress gave the Board copies of minutes from last year showing the concerns that were raised by the abutters and the Board members at that time. Christian Huntress told the Board that Mr. Webster has a list from last year on the restrictions on the lot and that the restrictions have to be better. Christian Huntress stated that the neighbors do not want anything on this parcel. He further stated that it was a proper location for industrial with restrictions. Sign Plans - Butcher Boy Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated that the only issue was that the Board still had, and the plans had to be redrawn for was the finalization of the drainage system tying into a pipe that would run down Clark Street and that has been done. George Perna went over the plans, putting the building into perspective for the new member of the Board. The old building will be torn down and a new build£ng will be built further back on the lot. Christian Huntress stated that they only draw back at the present time was financial. George Perna expressed his feelings about the proposed development, sighting that this particular parcel could have been shown as a village commercial site. Village Commercial - Slides Christian Huntress showed the Board slides of typical commercial areas and areas of village commercial. Some slides showed what a little landscaping could do to a commercial area. Screening and buffers were used to hide a parking area. George Perna stated that one of the thing that the Board had hoped to do with the Village Commercial Zone was to take the parking directly along the road and put it further back from the road, using different types of screening and buffer zones so that you would not just see massive paving. Richard Nardella told the Board about a mall in New Hampshire that is owned by the company he works for and related some of the problems incurred, like having to build three buildings as opposed to one structure, placing berms to hide the parking, and the difficulty in placing signs. During the presentation, Christian Huntress stated that he was working on something similar in the Industrial Zones, using buffers to screen such areas. The Route 114 corridor is of great concern. Although the economy is not right at the present time, eventually it will turn around. George Perna asked the Board members if they really wanted the Village Commercial in one area only or in a few areas along Route 114. George Perna asked the new members to look at the area closely and go over the Village Commercial Regulations so that as a Board, an agreement can be made on how a Village Commercial Area should look. A motion was made by John Draper to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present. The meeting adjourned at approximately 10~15 p.m. George D. Perna, Jr., Chairman ~ane~ L. Eaton, Secretary