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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-01-18~smu~ XS; lgg4 Planninq Board Meeting Minutes Senior Center The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. Members Presdnt Joseph Mahoney, Clerk, Richard Rowen and John Daghlian. Richard Nardella, Chairman arrived at 7:20 p.m. and John Simons arrived at 8:10 p.m. Also present were Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner and Karen Nelson, Director of Planning & Community Development. Discussions Hal's Pizza - 426 Chiokerina Road The item was tabled as applicant was not present. North Audover Estates - UDdate Mr. John Nolan gave the Board an update on work done for Conservation Commission. As-builts for detention basins (they were built as designed) were completed Will place stone dam i__nsmall detention pond; place stone dam outside small detention pond. Mr. Phil Christiansen, christiansen & Sergi, presented plans to the Board for the stone dam. Ms. Colwell questioned as to whether Board will allow staff to sign building permits and Certificate of Occupancy. Mr. Nardella said that the Planning Board will follow the Conservation Commissions lead on this. MS. Colwell told the Board that she had no problem with issuing Certificates of Occupancy but wanted to make sure no building permits issued unless site is secure. Mr. Mahoney stated that staff to make determination on a lot by lot basis. Mr. Rowen wants a meeting with D.P.W. and Planning Staff to meet to outline issues and get a response to those issues. Do not want to issue any more building permits until the Planning Board concerns are addressed. Hill still has problems, ice coming out from toe of slope. Mr. Nolan told the Board that a toe drain will be put in in the spring. He met with D.P.W. today. Mr. Nardella asked when foundations would be put in. Mr. Nolan replied, as soon as possible, wants to dig foundations now while ground is frozen. Attorney Ralph Joyce was present representing Toll Brothers. Mr. Nardella asked what was the ha~, if the Planning Board held off on signing building permits and Certificate of Occupancy. Mr. Nolan was not aware that the Planning Board had issues with the site aside from the Conservation Commission's issues; review site in the Spring. Mr. Rowen stated there were safety and aesthetic issues. problems with catch basins and level of pavement problems with ice flow across street Staff to meet with D.P.W. to find out issues addressed by D.P.W. and report back to the Board. postpone decision about building permits until more information is gathered. · want an engineered plan for the entrance slope Toll Brothers has Neve Associate as their engineer and Elm Services has Phil Christiansen of Christiansen & Sergi as their engineer. Ms. Colwell to give copies of Mr. Nolan's letter to the Board. Seven Oaks Subdivision - Prel~m~naz7 Subdivision Mr. Phil Christiansen and Mr. James Grifoni were present. The Planning Board reviewed preliminary conventional subdivision plan for the number of lots to determine density for PRD. Consensus by the Board that 6 lots are buildable. The Planning Board told the applicant to come back with conforming plan with 25% upland of open space. Hickoz7 Hill Phase I? Mr. Nardella stated that D.P.W. recommends a bond of $108,740.00. On a motion byMr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to release the lots upon the posting of a $108,740.00 bond. Mr. Nardella stated that D.P.W. recommends a bond of $34,120.00. On a motion byMr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to release Lot 294 upon the posting of a $34,120 bond. Mr. Nardella questioned what form should bond be in? for building permit post $26,000 bond, i.e. additional $6,000 as Board is currently holding $20,000 for Certificate of Occupancy post total of $34,120. Coventry II Bond Mr. Nardella read a letter from D.P.W. with a recommendation to release $63,200 for work completed. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded Mr. Simons, the Board voted to release $63,200 as recommended by D.P.W. Bruin Rill Road Easements were never recorded on this site, Staff is reluctant to release bond money without the easements in place. The consensus of the Board was not to release any money from the bond at this time. PUbliC Hearings 1600 Great Pond Road - Special Pe~t Watershed Protection District Ms. Colwell reviewed plans with the Board. The Ianazzos hooked up to the sewer line on Great Pond Road and filled in their septic system. The entire lot is within 250 feet of the lake. Plan shows landscaping up to the edge of the wetland. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to close the public hearing and directed staff to draw up a decision with no additional work beyond what work was shown on the plan. 525 Tu~pike Street - Site Plan Review The applicant wishes to withdraw the application. Mr. Simons expressed concerns about construction on that site. The Board wants the applicant to come before them for a discussion prior to submittal of a new plan. Would like facade on building on three sides. Do not want to see cement wall. Mr. Mahoney read the legal notice to open the public hearing. He also read the request for withdrawal. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. simons, the Board voted to accept the withdrawal without prejudice. Ms. Colwell to pull the zone change files for the Board to review. 700 Chicker~n~ Road - Site Plan Review Continued Mr. Thomas Grape, ADS Senior Housing, Mr. Joseph Geller, Geller Associates and Mr. John James, attorney were all present to provide the Board with information pertaining to the proposed site. Mr. Grape: new housing choice for seniors 11.4% lot coverage R-5 zone comply with all zone dimensional set backs Mr. Grape passed out letters of support from community groups. Mr. Geller: presented existing conditions presented roof top elevation will get a curb cut from Mass location of the circular drive) current problem with drainage pavement around back of building gazebo, walking path, fire lane, three hydrants added maintain existing sign area 100 units, 32 parking spaces proposed D.P.W. (changing the off-site, will change Mr. Grape submitted letter from V.H.B. regarding parking. parking needs of similar sites ITE trip generation van will be provided for residents · relatively few cars needed for residents Mr. Simons: If there were a shortage of parking it can easily be added. Do not want to over pave the site due to the aesthetics of the site. Condition the special permit that spaces to be put in in the future. Put up bond money for future expansion. Mr. Grape: · 14-15 staff at any one time Mr. Nardella very concerned about the number of parking spaces required, 32 is not enough. [City of Boston and Newton have permitted sites - Ms. Colwell to call those communities] Mr. Simons asked what the use was. Concerned that this does not fit under R-5 zone. Attorney James told the Board that he reviewed this issue with the Town Staff and Town Counsel, opinion rendered by code enforcement officer that this use fits under definition. 1 bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom common areas · supportive services · average age 80 rentals Ms. Nelson reiterated to Mr. Simons thatStaff has been reviewing this development and its use for many months and concur that the use is allowed as a multi family apartment development in a R-5 Zone. Mr. Rowen asked if there were any restrictions on having cars. Mr. Grape replied, "no". Mr. Geller told the Board that the detention pond can be mowed and maintained as lawn. Mr. Grape said they would make it look like a residential community, with sloped roofs, double hung windows, turrets, dormers, and articulated facade. Mr. Chris Hill, architect: clapboard siding sense of two separate buildings wants to keep building at residential scale Mr. Grape: · living, library, lounge, dining as common areas Mr. Nardella asked for an estimated start date. Mr. Grape told the Board the applicant needs to purchase and obtain financing by late Spring. Mr. Nardella questioned the lighting on the property. Mr. Geller told him there would be 24' poles on site, low level garden lighting and that no light would shine off-site. Mr. Daghlian asked if function hall was included. Mr. Grape - could have space, have dining room used for this, work with high school students. Mr. Simons concerned that building does not fit in to zone. What is the time period for construction. The reply was one year. Mr. Nardella questioned where the snow goes. Mr. Geller said it can easily be pushed off of parking lot into open space. Mr. Nardella asked the applicant to add some trees along right-of- way to fill in tree gaps along Route 125. Mr. Nardella concerned about what amenities can be given to the Town, accommodating North Andover residents preferably. Mr. Grape told Mr. Nardella he can provide a priority system for North Andover residents. Mr. Mahoney expressed concerns about the appearance and aesthetics. Ms. Colwell to make copy of parking letter from V.H.B. Mr. Grape asked if the Board would want them to add an additional row of parking up front. Ms. Colwell to discuss this with Mr. Robert Nicetta, to get his concerns. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney the Board voted to continue the public hearing to February 1, 1994. 238-240 sVtton Street - Site Plan Review Continue~ Mr. James Bourgeois presented the floor plan to the Board. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to close the public hearing. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to approve the decision as amended. Lot 11 & 13 Osaoo~ Street - SDeoial Permit - Common Driveway Mr. Nardella concerned about keeping the trees on site. Mr. Simons - wind driveway around trees, look at field conditions. No tree cutting without staff review. Mr. William Rockwell, 676 Osgood Street, asked if there was any way the Town would acquire this as a road. He is concerned that the common driveway will become a road in the future. Mr. Nardella told him "no", no road was being created, it is a private driveway, only two houses can be accessed bY driveway. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted to close the public hearing. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted to approve the common driveway. Staff to draft as discussed. Mr. Nardella, as chairman, Voted in the affirmative. Foxwoo~ - De£in~tive Subdivision/PRD Mr. Steve Stapinski, Merrimack Engineering Services, gave an overview of grading plan of preliminary conventional lot layout. The Board reviewed the grading plan. Mr. Simons questions the number of lots shown, not a buildable plan. Discussion of the number of lots in preliminary plan. The consensus of the Board was that the preliminary plan is buildable and that the number of lots shown on the PRD plan is acceptable. Mr. Stapinski told the Board that there would be a stockpile of loam at the top of the hill on a flat surface and contained with hay bales. Lot 6 and 7 will have a stone wall. Board suggested that house location change in Lot 33, possible variance needed. This would preserve more trees. Mr. Simons told the applicant that he wanted the detention pond loamed and seeded. The Board wants street lights up the switch back road - Ms. Colwell to talk to D.P.W. - lighting provided at each dwelling. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to close the public hearing. Mr. Nardella also voted in the affirmative and made it a unanimous vote. Staff to draft decision for next meeting. Minutes November ~6, 1993 NOvember 30. 1993 December 7. 1993 J&nuarv 4, 1994 On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted to approve the minutes as drafted. Ad~ ournment The meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m. ~net L. Eaton, Secretary Richard A. Nardella, chairman On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted to approve the common driveway. Staff to draft as discussed. Mr. Nardella, as chairman, voted in the affirmative. Foxwoo~ - Definitive Subd~vision~PP~ Mr. Steve Stapinski, Merrimack Engineering Services, gave an overview of grading plan of preliminary conventional lot layout. The Board reviewed the grading plan. Mr. Simons questions the number of lots shown, not a buildable plan. Discussion of the number of lots in preliminary plan. The consensus of the Board was that the preliminary plan is buildable and that the number of lots shown on the PRD plan is acceptable. Mr. Stapinski told the Board that there would be a stockpile of loam at the top of the hill on a flat surface and contained with hay bales. Lot 6 and 7 will have a stone wall. Board suggested that house location change in Lot 33, possible variance needed. This would preserve more trees. Mr. Simons told the applicant that he wanted the detention pond loamed and seeded. The Board wants street lights up the switch back road - Ms. Colwell to talk to D.P.W. - lighting provided at each dwelling. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to close the public hearing. Mr. Nardella also voted in the affirmative and made it a unanimous vote. Staff to draft decision for next meeting. November 16, 1993 November SO, 1999 December 7, 1999 January 4, 1994 On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted to approve the minutes as drafted. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m. netL. Eaton, Secretary Richard A. Chairman Nardella,