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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-03-19l&lOS Planning Board Meeting Senior Center March 19, 1996 Member~ Present: Joseph V. Maboney, Chairman, Richard Rowen, Vice Chaimmn, Alison Lescarheau, Clerk and Alberto Angles, Associate Member. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner, was also present. John Simons and Richard Nardella were absent. The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. Minute~ On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Angles, the minutes of March 5, 1996 were unanimously approved as amended. Discussion Coventry_ I - bond enforcement David Alt from Fleet Bank called Ms. Colwell and stated that he has been assigned to deal with the Coventvff I issue. He understands the issues and will get back to Ms. Colwell by the end of April. She will keep the Board updated. Foxwood - construct lot 33 Foxwood is requesting permission to start construction on Lot 33, as it has been sold. Ms. Colwell stated that there were some erosion issues at the site, but they have been taken care of. In view of this, Ms. Colwell recommends that the Board authorize construction on the lot. The Board authorized construction on Lot 33 Foxwood. Heritage (ADS Management) - sim The proposed sign is 4 feet by 4 feet, made of wood, and will be placed in the middle of the lawn. Lighting will be in the ground shining up to illuminate the sign. Ms. Colwell stated she has no issues with the sign, and the Board approved it. Ms. Colwell to draft a letter to Mr. Nicetta stating that the Planning Board approved the sign. Brookview Estates - Preliminary Subdivision Plan This is a preliminary subdivision proposed off of Boxford Street containing 16 lots with one wetland crossing. The Conventional Plan shows a connection through to Duncan Drive, however, the PRD plan has a cul-de-sac. Mike Rosati from Marchionda Associates was present along with David Kindred to present the plan. Mr. Rowen requested that the applicant redo the pre 'luninavj plan to show a cul-de-sac instead of a connection through to Duncan Drive as he doubts the Con Com would approve it. The parCel contains 43 acres and a 16 lot PRD is being proposed. The soil testing hasn't been completed, but Mr. Rosati feels that 16 lots are possible. The parcel is surrounded by wetlands, and to connect up to Dun~n. Drive Would require major wetland crossings, therefore, a 1400 foot long cul-de-sac is being proposed. The Fire Department has no issues with a cul-de-sac, and the Police Department would actually prefer a cul-de-sac from a public safety point of view as dead end streets tend to deter criminals as there is only one way in and out. Ms. Colwell received a letter from Sandra Start, Health Agent, stating that lots 4, 5, 7, 9, 15 and 16 look sufficiently good to say they are okay. Lot 3 looks like there may be some difficulty, and the rest of the lots need additional tests before she could comfortably make a recommendation. Discussion continued until April 16, 1996. Salem Forest IV - Preliminary Subdivision Plan Joe Serwatka from Hancock Engineering presented the plan. The proposed site is 40 acres, 30 acres to be given to the state or town as open space never to be built upon. They are proposing a 6 lot PRD with an 800 foot cul-de-sac. This proposal was before the Planning Board two years ago, however, the septic testing was not complete. Based upon the new testing, one of the original lots was eliminated. Ms. Colwell received a letter from Sandra Start, Health Agent, which stated that lots 1 and 2 appear to be okay with sufficient and acceptable testing in areas not far fi.om the proposed road. Lots 3 and 4 have appropriate deep holes, but the percolation test elevations are too high to reflect the permeability rate of the parent material. She recommends that percolation tests be again performed on these latter two lots. Lots 5 and 6 need to be revised to show 150' of frontage, and the flood plain needs to be added to the plans. A big issue in reviewing this subdivision plan is whether or not the Con Com would have to allow a wetland crossing to access lots 5 and 6. The Planning Board directed staff to drat~ a denial. Lot 1 FI~_ ~p Drive - Site Plan Review Preliminary Discussion Bob Halpin has asked the Board to hold a brief discussion on this proposed project. The project was reviewed by the TRC although it is still in its preliminary stages. Town Printing currently has offices in North Andover and Wilmington, however, they plan to consolidate their offices in one new building in the Industrial Park. They need to have the building constructed by the end of the year as their lease is up in Wilmington. The applicant will be holding a separate meeting with the neighbors to work cooperatively with them to allay their concerns. This lot was zoned for residential use and was subsequently rezoned for industrial use with many restrictions placed on it by covenant. Greg Weich and Paul Kneeland from Channel Building were present along with the Poore's who own Town Prin~ing. As stated before, the lot was rezoned from residential to industrial back in 1992. This was done after a lot of work .be~e~n the neighbors and the Planning Board, so the message to the applicants is that all the covenants need to he respected. The applicant stated they are meeting with the neighbors and will make every effort to satisfy them. The applicant has copies of the recorded covenants and is aware there is a 50 foot no cut, no clear buffer zone. The property is currently being surveyed and an ANR plan will be presented. The building will be 25 feet high and will have an office mezzanine which will be open 5 ~A days a week. Mr. Rowen stated that the proposed-building seems like a $obd fit for the property. Mr. Poore stated that there will be no noise except for the air conditioner, and no toxic chemicals are used. Mr. Kneeland stated that they ate up against time constraints and would appreciate the Board moving fast on this project. A question was asked regarding the elevation of land in reference to Maclan Drive, and ~ answer.was given that Lot 1 Flagship Drive is at elevation 263 feet while Marian Drive is at elevation 252 feet. Ms. Colwell stated to the applicant that the Planning Board and the neighbors would need certification of the noise'level outside of the building. Continued: Lots 19 & 20 Nutmeg_ Lane {Abbott Village) - common driveway Ben Osgoo~. Jr. was present and stated that he is working with Con Corn and has at least two more meetings to go with them. Mr, Osgood asked for an extension until April 16, 1996. He will provide a letter asking for the extension to the Planning Office. Continued until April 16, 1996. Si_~m Bylaw Ms. Colwell recommended to the Planning Board that the Sign Bylaw public hearing be dosed. On a motion by Mr. Rower~ seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing. Warrant Articles - update . Ms. Colwell updated the Board on the dates of the public heatings to he held on the specific warrant articles. Ms. Colwell met in the office with Abhe Ritchie, a citizen who filed three warrant articles, one to eliminate PRDs, one to amend PRDs and one to amend the Watershed Protection District. Ms. Ritchie expressed some concerns about' residents living in PRDs not pulling their weight tax wise. Mr. Rowen stated that we need to find out what's driving this idea so the Board can plan how to strategize. Mr. Mahoney will visit the Assessors Office in an effort to seek out the valuation on ?RDs. Abbe Ritchie also' filed a warrant article to amend the watershed Protection District Section 4.136 from R - 3 to R - 1. This involves a small s~tion near Johnson Street that s~ms to ha~,e been oveflookedin the rezoning of the watershed district years ago. Mr. Mahoney stated that in order .' to be consistent maybe the Board shouldn't support any,rezoning at all, however, the other Board members were in support of the rezoning as it was recommended by the 1987 I.E.P: Report.. Executive Session On a roll call vote, the Board agreed to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the judgment in the case of Antonelli v. Planning Board 03rook Farm). The Board will then reconvene in open session. The vote took place at 8:40 p.m. Roll call: Joseph V. Mahoney yes Richard Rowen yes Alison Lescarbeau yes Alberto Angles yes On a roll call vote, the Board agreed to move out of Executive Session and reconvene in open session. The vote took place at 9:00 p.m. Roll call: Joseph V. Mahoney yes Richard Rowen yes Alison Lescarbeau yes Alberto Angles yes Endorsement of Plans JeradPlace The plans are finally accurate and the documents are all in place. Ms. Colwell recommended that the Planning Board endorse the plans. Bob Janusz was present and a brief discussion took place regarding the connecting of Jerad II, Jerad IV and Seven Oaks. Ms. Colwell spoke with Bill Barrett, who currently owns Seven Oaks, and he suggested to Ms. Colwell to bring the trail through the open space and across a small portion of Lot 5. Bob Janusz is proposing that if he is allowed to use some oftbe gravel in the space to construct the road, he will actually construct the trail through. If the gravel is excavated it will create a flat area that may be suitable for a ball field. Ms. Colwell stated that Con Com has not approved the tot lot, the parking lot or the trail and parking lot adjacent to the open space as of this date. They may not approve of the mining of the gravel as it is adjacent to the wetland. The Board generally approved of the use of the gravel to build the subdivision road, and will support an application before Con Com. Mr. Janusz was directed by the Planning Board to pursue his permits with Con Com. The Piannir~g Board endorsed the plans for Jerad IV. Adioumment: On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Planning Board voted unanimously to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.