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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-02-01Planninq Board Meeting F~x~Aaz~ X, X994 Senior Center The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Joseph Nahoney, Clerk, Richard Rowen and John Daghlian. Richard Nardella arrived at 7:10 p.m. John simons arrived at 8:30 p.m. Also present was Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner. $~l's Pizza - ~date Mr. Sal Lupoli: Would like to build a 5'x§' shop. will not affect any parking permanent structure breezeway onto the pizza Mr. Mahoney read the proposed modification to the Special Permit. The Board had no issues and supported the modification. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded byMr. Rowen, the Board voted to approve the modification to the Special Permit. No~t~ ~ndover Estates - ~ate Ms. Colwell will meet with D.P.W. and Elm Services next Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Rowen questioned what it would take to pull the bond. What is the procedure? Mr. Nardella met with Mr. George Perna. statement by Gralia in letter that entrance slope will not be seeded is unacceptable want staff to look into pulling the bond. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to direct staff to look into pulling the bond. The Board has no relationship with Toll Brothers, focus comments on Elm Services. Ms. Colwell to write a letter to Elm Services noting that the Planning Board voted to start looking into pulling the bond. The Board had no problem with construction of vestibule. Mr. Lupoli may need a variance from the Zoning Board for the front setback requirement. List of Issues the Plannin~ Board has with North Andover Estates 2. 3. 4. 5. Slope weeping (entrance) cannot be left (toe drains) Catch basins are too high Verify booster pump water pressure corrected Additional curbing in front of certain lots run-off between lots must be mitigated The Planning Board would pull bond to get job engineered then fix the site. Hickory Hill PS,me I! - Bond Ms. Colwell told the Board that a $5,000 Site Opening Bond was posted when plans were endorsed. This amount should be released when the roadway bond is received. On motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the board voted to release the $5,000 bond upon receipt of a Roadway Bond. APProval Note Required - Form A Plan. Shar~ne~.s Pond R0a~ The Board urged applicant to put a Conservation Restriction on Lot 8. The Board directed Ms. Colwell to sign the plans. The applicant will need to come back to the Planning Board for a Special Permit for a common driveway. Lot A & B Salem Stre~ want to know effect of signing Form A Plan on the subdivision now have a 13 lot subdivision instead of a 14 lot subdivision direct staff to sign plan after speaking with owners letter to owners that their subdivision has issues - modification to subdivision Staff to write a letter to owners stating issues with subdivision prior to signing it. Publio Hoarinq- 700 Chickerin, Road - Site Plan Ravia"" Mr. Nardella gave an overview of staff meeting on project last week. discussed parking lot and building facade come back with plan showing 51 parking spaces to be built, 49 spaces shown for future parking, if needed. Mr. Thomas Grape, ADS Senior Housing: showed plans for 51 parking spaces showed plans for additional 49 spaces added parking around entrance circle added some trees and shrubs to hide parking designated 16 spaces for employees only add hedge/planting in front circle to break up cars changed signage two signs at each entrance down light signs signs on ADS property add some trees along Route 125 Facade · more "colonial" looking · clapboard chimney detail hiding elevator shaft may use some brick on first story Mr. Rowen may want a steeper roof, looks better, easier for snow removal. Mr. Simons arrived. 65,000 to 69,000 sq.ft, building now, smaller than what was originally approved. Mr. Rowen asked if there were any plans to expand. Mr. Grape's response was, not at this time. Mr. Daghlian stated that the applicant addressed all comments, likes view. Mr. Rowen asked that the roofs be made steeper, look at Middleton Commons, Colonial Architecture, on Route 114. Mr. Nardella asked if there would be different colors. Mr. Hill replied that they have not decided on colors yet, but they would be brown/grey with different trims. Mr. Nardella liked the facade. Ms. Colwell said there were no D.P.W. issues. Mr. Nardella asked if there were any sidewalks planned in the front. Mr. Grape replied, walkways in the front and back of building. Mr. Nardella asked about lighting for walkway in the back. Mr. Grape told Mr. Nardella there would be low level lights. want it to fit into the community would provide space for community use Mr. Simons likes project, but had questions of zoning. want to clean up ambiguity in the law to make proposal fit Attorney Carmen Corsaro, represents Meadowview Condos. . address some concerns in letter dated January 7, 1993 hours of construction/operation i.e. delivery/garbage pick-up limit Sunday and holiday construction encourage least amount of parking spaces possible concern about future use on the site concern about height of building and adjacent condo buildings Mr. Nardella stated that any change in use would need to come back before the Board. Mr. Simons stated there was a problem in what is defined in a use by right and a use by Special Permit. Mr. Nardella questioned the length of construction, Mr. Grape answered, one years time. Three week to demolish the existing structure, this would start in the late spring/early summer. Mr. Nardella told the applicant that a site opening bond would be required. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to close the public hearing. Mr. Grape asked if the Zoning Board of Appeals changed the spaces, did they need to come back before the Planning Board. Mr. Nardella answered, no, not unless more than 100 spaces were required. Staff to write letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals stating that the Planning Board endorses variance for parking. Mr. Rowen asked that there be designated places on grass for parking if overflow should occur. Staff to draft decision for next meeting. Foxwood Definitive Subdivision-Special Permit PPD Mr. Nardella concerned that environmental monitor be independent. Mr, Stapinski stated that the environmental monitor would monitor the developer to make sure what is being built is what was designed. Mr. Nardella stated that there is a need to get opinion letter from attorney as regards to sewer pump station. There were discussions about sewer pump station. Subdivision Decision · want to have a buildout time line submitted Mr. Laudani told the Board that he plans to build out within 2 years. Mr. Simons wants to change phase development bylaw at town meeting to have Planning Board take control of phase development bylaw. Mr. Rowen wants to put a limit on the time for buildout, i.e. two years. Mr. Nardella asked why wouldn't Planning Board want it to be built in one year. Mr. Simons stated that the Planning Board gets to make a call on every single lot. Buildout not to occur in less than 24 months. The Board wants to record Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program, if possible. Mr. Rowen asked if there were any no parking areas on the road. None provided. Mr. Simons asked if the design doesn't work, construction doesn't work, would Board consider going back and eliminating lots? Mr. Nardellaquestioned enhancement of the entrance to the trail to the open space. Mr. Nardella on the Performance Guarantee: if not more than 12 lots "open" at any one time, multiply 12x $3,000 = $36,000 for an erosion control bond to be held for duration of subdivision, posted prior to endorsement (not 49x $3,000) site opening bond - $15,000 can be rolled over to roadway bond Mr. Daghlian asked for detail drop manholes on plans. Sewer stub to Cyr property add to prior to endorsement of plans. Mr. Stapinski stated that the details have been added to the plans. Mr. Nardella questioned sidewalks on Salem Street. Mr. Laudani replied, no, off-site improvements will be provided elsewhere in Town. Add to decision - Applicant has agreed to work with D.P.W. to provide sidewalks to enhance the Town. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Daghlian, the Board voted to approve the subdivision decision as discussed and amended. on a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to approve the Special Permit/PRD decision as discussed and amended. 1600 Great Pond Road - SDeci&l Permit Watershed Protection District On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to approve the draft decision. coventry ~ - Bona On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted to pull the bond for Coventry I. ~Y~nua~-v 1~o 1994 On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Daghlian, the Board voted to accept the minutes of January 18, 1994. The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:45 pm. ~/~- et L. -Eaton, secretary Richard A. Nardella, Chairman