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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-07-19· la~aing Board ~eet~ng ~inutes ~ul~ Lg~ L994 8en~o~ Cente~ The meeting was called to order at 7:12 p.m. Me~bers Present Richard Nardella, Chairman, Joseph Mahoney, Vice Chairman, and Alison Lescarbeau, Associate Member. Richard Rowen arrived at 7:20 p.m. Mr. Simons arrived at 8:20 p.m. Also present was Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner. John Daghlian was absent. Ms. Colwell told the Board D.P.W. suggests that one consultant be retained to review drainage calculations. Ms. Colwell is to come back to the Planning Board with prices and suggested fee system. Mr. Nardella stated that the Planning Board should look at an increase in all fees. He has some suggested increases. Authorization For~ Mr. Daghlian did not sign the form as he is on vacation this week. This item will be placed on the next agenda. Foxwoo~ - Phase II Construction The Developer requested that the Planning Board release the balance of Phase II for clearing and grading as the detention pond and the grass swale near Molly Towne Road are stabilized. Ms. Colwell to draft a letter that the developer can complete Phase II clearing and grading. Phillips COmmo~ - Basemen~ Ms. Colwell stated that a letter was sent to Mr. Laudani requesting that he resolve the easement issue as soon as possible. A letter was received from Mr. Laudani that he has agreed to paint the fence adjacent to the easement and the landowner will then grant the easement to the Town. Mr. Nardella stated that this needs to be completed by the August 2nd meeting. [NOTE: Cobblestone Crossing stone wall needs to be addressed] Ms Colwell told the Board that a letter was sent to Thomas Laudani requesting that the tot lot, bus shelter and additional fence be completed as soon as possible. Letter received from Mr. Laudani stating that the concrete slab for the bus shelter has been poured, tot lot equipment will be ordered next week, additional fence is on order. Mr. Nardella stated that these items must be completed prior to the start of the school year. Willner Case - Ms. Colwell and Mr. Doucette, Conservation Administrator, were deposed. Staff provided documents requested. Antonelli C~se - Staff with the aid of Mr. Mahoney answered Request for Admission and Request for Production of Documents. Working on Interrogatories. Letter from Fire Chief Ms. Colwell to give copies of letter to the Board. Mr. Rowen read the letter from Chief Dolan describing a kitchen fire that was put out by the sprinkler system. He commended the Planning Board for requiring sprinkler systems when ever possible. North Andovar Estates MS. Colwell gave the Board a list of items to be completed. Ms. Colwell received comments from Mr. Rowen and Mr. Daghlian. Mr. Rowen suggested taking the bond money to pay a landscape architect to review entrance slope and come up with a plan. Ms. Colwell to draft a letter to the developer that a plan by a landscape architect be submitted by August 16th or the Board will vote to pull bond money to hire landscape architect. The Board reviewed the list of items to be addressed and added more items. Discussion of providing help to landowners to address stone behind homes. The Board is not willing/able to help homeowners as they made the decision to move in with the crushed stone behind their houses. APproval Hot RequiFed - Form a Plan Rea street Ms. Colwell told the Board that all lots conform to zoning. Lots on a private way however, town maintains road as public way. Mr. Mahoney reminded staff of the need for a certification by Town Clerk that the Town maintains the street as a public way prior to endorsement. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to endorse the plan as an ANR subject to receipt of certification from the Town Clerk that that portion of Rea Street is a private way maintained as a public way. Mr. Mahoney to assist Ms. Colwell in drafting certification by Town Clerk. Minutes ~une 28. 1994 The Board requested that the pages be numbered. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to accept the minutes of June 21, 1994, June 28, 1994 and July 5, 1994. Public HeaNinqm watts Requlator - Site Plan Review Mr. Rowen read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Mr. Joseph LaGrasse passed out revised plan to the Board. 40,000 sq. ft. existing building 3.8 acre parcel purchased adjacent to site off of Flagship Drive proposed 15,000 sq. ft. addition on the Route 114 side executive offices of Watts exist now on site moving out engineering, purchasing and sales into the new building will access site from Flagship Drive, eliminate traffic problem on Chestnut Street and Route 114 separate entrance off Flagship Drive with loading dock, moving existing loading area and replacing it with grassy area with area for employees to eat outside Mr. Rowen asked if additional parking spaces were adequate for the new construction. Mr. LaGrasse submitted drainage calculations, landscape plan and location of oUtdoor lighting. Major sign on Route 114 currently, but because main entrance for sales will be off of Flagship Drive, will have an additional sign. The building will have white metal siding with glass panels, same material as existing building. Ms. Colwell to check that two signs are allowed by sign bylaw. Mr. Nardella concerned about people cutting through parking lot to Route 114 given fact that traffic light will be put in at the corner of Flagship Drive and Route 114. Mr. LaGrasse told the Board that a 25' wide driveway is provided. Steep slope between Flagship Drive and Chestnut Street parking lots. Mr. Nardella asked Mr. LaGrasse to add size of building on building outline on sheet C-2. Mr. Nardella asked if existing lights were downcast. Mr. LaGrasse told him yes, they were typical shoebox light fixtures. Mr. Nardella stated that the Planning Board was concerned previously about lights shinning from the parking lot into homes. Existing tree line found to be adequate to shield homes from car headlights. Mr. Simons arrived at 8:20 p.m. Mr. Nardella asked that the language on plan be change to reference i 1/2 story building. Mr. Rowen asked Mr. LaGrasse to revise elevation to show how addition fits onto existing building, show roof line of existing building. Mr. Simons asked if there was a model for this site. If so it would be helpful to see it. Mr. LaGrasse said there was a model of the site and he would being it to the next meeting. Mr. Nardella scheduled a site visit for next Tuesday, July 26, 1994 at 6:30. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to continue the public hearing to August 2, 1994 and asked that revised plans be ready. Ms. Colwell to review landscape plan for compliance with zoning. Mr. Nardella suggested that landscape plan be colored in to aid in review by Planning Board. Ms. Kelner lives across from Watts expressed the following concerns: concern about traffic coming out onto Chestnut Street concern about trucks entering site at 1:30 a.m. concern about lighting - light shine into her house now Mr. LaGrasse stated that trucks will be accessing site through Flagship Drive, employees only will park on Chestnut Street side, therefore traffic will be reduced on Chestnut Street. Mr. Nardella had a discussion of directing traffic out through to Flagship Drive with signage. Coventr~ Estates Phase II - Modification to Subdivision Plan - Ms. Colwell stated that at the last meeting the Planning Board asked whether developer would be willing to construct sidewalks near new school instead of in subdivision. The developer is not willing to construct sidewalks off site. Will either put sidewalks in subdivision or will donate $41,500 to sidewalk fund. The $41,500 will not be sufficient to build a significant length of sidewalk. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to accept $41,500 for the sidewalk fund. Mr. Nardella voted against on the principal that sidewalks should be constructed. The vote was based on use of fund to be used immediately to build sidewalks in the vicinity of the new school. Staff to draft letter to developer that donation to be made to sidewalk fund, money to be paid to account within thirty (30) days or issue will be reopened. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted to modify Coventry Estates Phase II Definitive Subdivision approval to waive the requirement that sidewalks be constructed. Mr. Nardella opposed. Beechwoo~ Mill - Industrial Subdivision Applicant not present. Item tabled. 525 Turnoike Street - Site Plan Revie- Mr. Nardella stated that he and Ms. Colwell met with Mr. Kennedy last week to review the plan. Mr. Kenneth Hyszak, Cubelis Associates, gave the Board the following presentation: modified elevations added roof facade entirely around the building added dormers along front - 4 dormers on side D, dormers on side A enlarged cupola Mr. Nardella discussed dormers on side D. 4 dormers clustered together at entrance to building leaving an expanse of building Mr. Mahoney and Mr. Rowen had no issues with placement of dormers. There was a discussion of cupola versus steeple. Mr. Rowen said keep a consistent design, cupola with weather vane. Mr. Mahoney was pleased with design, replaces church as a landmark. Mr. Simons said he appreciates efforts made by applicant. He read a letter received from developer at time of rezoning stating that "in event that the town meeting votes in favor of the rezoning, the proposal that we bring back to the Planning Board for site Plan Review will be substantially in the form that was presented to you at your meeting of April 25th including the architect's and engineer's rendering of the site and buildings .... Additionally, in the event that a third party should buy the property, we will, in detail, explain to this third party the above agreement and make it a part of any purchase and sale agreement." Mr. Simons further stated that this goes to the integrity of the Planning Board and representations made by the Board at Town Meeting. Mr. Mahoney stated that rezoning cannot be based on a specific project. Mr. John Leeman, 45 Pine Ridge Road, asked what type of material would be used for the roof. He asked if clapboards would be used as siding. Asphalt shingles - architectural style shingles will be used and clapboards will be used to side the building. Mr. James Towle, Andover By-pass, stated there was a problem with traffic, Chestnut Green looking for new parking and access. The Board should open discussion between Osco Drug and Chestnut Green regarding traffic. Ms. Colwell stated that the Board did address traffic issue. The applicant provided a traffic study. The Planning Board had this traffic study reviewedbythe Merrimack Valley Planning Commission. The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission reviewed study and felt that it addressed all of the issues and that further review or study was not required. Mr. Mahoney stated that the Board looked at traffic issue and believes that it has adequately been addressed. Hr. Nardella stated that the Planning Board may put conditions regarding traffic on the site in the decision if approved. Mr. Rowen questioned the issue of pulling exit onto Route 125 back away from intersection. Ms. Colwell asked traffic planner at the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission about pulling it away. Traffic Planner advised against it because traffic travels quickly down Route 125. Mr. Rowen had questions about maintaining triangle of property owned by the State. Mr. Nardella requested that the applicant provide a letter from the State agreeing that the applicant will maintain the triangle. Mr. Ed A~man, 28 Mill Pond, asked what were Mr. Simons concerns. Mr. Simons stated that it was "bait and switch", plans presented at Town Meeting persuaded Town citizens to rezone, now a different building with a different concept and feel from what was anticipated and presented at Town Meeting is proposed for construction. Jan Rosensky stated that the applicant has done a magnificent job in blending the building into the surrounding neighborhood. Mr. Nardella stated that the windows shown are the windows that will be constructed. Mr. Rowen expressed concern about sale signs in the windows. The applicant responded with since these are not true windows, signs would not be placed in them. Mr. Nardella asked what type of sign would be used. The answer was wooden engraved signs with lights shining on it. Mr. Rowen asked about what landscaping would be used along Route 125. Mr. Kennedy stated that evergreens would be used along the Route 125 side, Canadian Hemlock, 6 to 7 feet at full growth, 3 to 4 feet when planted. Landscaping along Route 114 - could add additional smaller plantings in the future if necessary. Mr. Nardella discussed with Mr. Kennedy, waiver of requirement to construct parking spaces. Mr. Kennedy stated that possibly waive requirement at exit out Route 125. Waiver would increase visibility and access. Keep tree line as is and grass in parking spaces. [Ms. Colwell to condition decision to make sure evergreens along Route 125 are 6 feet at time of planting.] Siunage TWO "Osco" signs on building directional signs may be on building such as "Pharmacy", "Foo~mart" Mr. Nardella asked what will signs look like at Route 114. Mr. Kennedy stated sign with plantings, lights shinning down on sign. There was a discussion by the Planning Board as to whether lights should shine up or down on the sign. Jan Rosensky stated that if lights shine up on the sign it could cause a problem with traffic. Mr. Nardella wants lights from ground up, bring sign in for review. Ms. Rosensky stated that a strip of lights could be put above the sign. Ms. Colwell read a letter from Merrimack College listing issues of drainage and flooding on the property. Conservation Commission required outside review of the drainage calculations for the project. Applicant has addressed all issues raised by outside consultant. D.P.W. has also reviewed drainage for site and does not see any problems. Applicant will be controlling storm water on site, sto£m water not presently controlled. Mr. Nardella had some concern about need for Police protection, parking attendant if needed may be added to condition. Mr. Nardella asked when lights go off. Lights are generally on a timer. There was a concern about late night deliveries. There will be no late night deliveries. The store will close at 10:00 p.m. Ms. Lescarbeau questioned where shopping carts would be stored. Shopping carts are routinely collected, customers generally do not bring shopping carts outside. Ms. Colwell asked the Planning Board for consensus on waiver of construction of parking spaces along Route 125. The Planning Board's consensus was that construction should be waived. Mr. Scott Cote, Merrimack College, stated that he was not there to here comments on rezoning, drainage problem currently exists in this area, drainage problem comes from an area including Chestnut Green. The culvert from the project site goes under Route 125 to Merrimack College and floods an area at outflow of culvert. Mr. Nardella asked Mr. Cote what Merrimack College was asking the Planning Board to do. Mr. Cote replied, require applicant to address drainage problem in the area. Mr. Nardella request that D.P.W. look into the site drainage issue. D.P.W. respond to drainage concerns raised by Merrimack College's letter of June 29, 1994. Osco would have to alter wetlands to create any additional retention on site. Mr. Nardella directed staff to draft decision including all comments and requested the Board to close the public hearing. Pastor Dan Trapano, representing the church, spoke to the Board. no flooding on church property if all requirements being met by applicant, Board should approve project. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to close the public hearing. The decision to be voted on at the August 2, 1994 meeting. Beechwoo~ H~11 - Industrial Subdivisio- Ms. Colwell stated that the Planning Board took a site visit last night. No major planning issues at this point. Close review will be given during site plan review of individual buildings. Mr. Simons asked if test pits were current and valid. Mr. Phil Christiansen stated that test pits were completed 4 to 5 years ago, these need to be reviewed. Mr. Simons stated that it should be in the conditions that prior to road construction, health tests be completed. Mr. Rowen asked if Lot 1 or Lot 2 could be further subdivided in the future. Mr. Christiansen stated that potentially it could be subdivided but it would create a difficult lot with flood plain and existing wetlands. Mr. Nardella asked how access to Lot 3 would be maintained. Mr. Christiansen said that a driveway will come off of cul-de-sac. Ms. Colwell told Mr. Christiansen there was a need to show the change in grade clearly on the plan. Mr. Christiansen stated there would be a 120' paved cul-de-sac. Ms. Colwell to make sure D.P.W. has reviewed cul-de-sac size. Mr. Rowen asked about maintaining existing lighting. Mr. Nardella asked if this would become a public way in the future. Ms. Colwell said "yes". On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded byMr. Mahoney, the Board voted to close the public hearing. Staff to draft decision at next meeting. Nadine Lane - R-6 SDeolal Permit Mr. Phil Christiansen spoke to the Board on the proposed. went to Conservation regarding the roadway connection, Commission does not want connection original plan had homes closer than 25' from the wetland, moved homes away from wetland spread lots apart in the center of the circle designed roadway connection to line up with Peterson Circle Federal approval may be required for wetland filling on site request variance for frontage on Lot 20, request Planning Board support for variance will request common driveway with Lot 9 and Lot 20 Lot 20 - 25' frontage, need 75' frontage could turn house on Lot 10 to face subdivision Mr. Rowen stated the need for possible variance on both Lot 20 and Lot 8. The Planning Board reviewed house designs. The starting price is approximately $180,000. Mr. Nardella asked if there was any place to locate a bus shelter. Mr. Christiansen stated that it could by an easement on Lots 18 and 19. Mr. Simons asked if Lots 1-5 had 5,000 sq. ft. of upland Mr. Christiansen replied "yes". Mr. Christiansen gave the Board the following information: (each). 40' right-of-way 24' of pavement 5' sidewalk 3' grass strip cape cod be~m put curbed on top of binder coat - asphalt Ms. Colwell told Mr. Christiansen to ask D.P.W. what type of curb they would want on the street. Mr. Nardella asked Christiansen replied, approved." if wetland line been determined. Mr. "yes, wetland line has been delineated and Ms. Colwell stated that the Technical Review Committee discussed connection of water main in Route 125. Applicant agrees to replace water main to center of Gallant property. Mr. Mahoney suggested changing lot numbers so that Lot 20 is not isolated. Mr. Christiansen requested that the public hearing be closed tonight due to the time constraints with option agreement. Mr. Nardella would like to see lights at end of driveways uniform with those of Meadowood I. A motion was made by Mr. Rowen to close the public hearing. Mr. Steve Stapinski expressed concern that if the Planning Board closes the public hearing tonight there maybe difficulties in moving roadway to connect with Meadowood III if necessary. Mr. Nardella stated that the decision will be drafted to allow flexibility of the location of the roadway to connect with Meadowood II. Mr. Simons seconded Mr, Rowen's motion and the Board voted to close the public hearing. Ms. Colwell to draft decision if possible for next meeting. Meadowood III - SPecial Permit R-6 Distrlc~ Mr. Steve Stapinski discussed Conservation issues and revised wetland line. 100' to 135' of a wetland crossing would be required for a roadway connection need to do a substantial rework of the plan Mr. Stapinski stated that the applicant may lose one lot in the redesign. Mr. Nardella told Mr. Stapinski to rework subdivision to make a less complicated plan with more regular lot lines and roadway connection. Ms. Colwell said to keep in mind if road is never connected, may need to keep temporary cul-de-sac. Mr. Nardella stated that the developer may be able to reduce pavement width at crossing to eliminate need to apply for federal permits. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted to continue the public hearing to the August 2, 1994 meeting. Lots I throuqh 5 and Lot A Marbleridae Road - SPecial Perm~ Ratershed District - Leland Parcel Sanford Ecological Services (SEe) was hired to review the Normandeau study on the effect of the project on the watershed. Ms. Colwell said that SES stated that the proposed development may have an adverse impact on down stream water quality. SES recommends that additional measures be incorporated into the proposed plan to detain storm water on site. Ms. Colwell to speak to SES to clarify specific recommendations. Mr. Laudani told the Board that his attorney is to draft covenants on roadways, and have them reviewed by Town Counsel. Ms. Colwell had question regarding the need to have consultant at the next meeting. The Planning Board did not see the need to have consultant at next meeting. Ms. Colwell went through draft decision highlighting important conditions. The Planning Board does not feel comfortable issuing decision tonight, wants to review decision in more detail. Ms. Colwell reminded the Planning Board that they were given the decision to review over the weekend. Mr. Nardella wants cape cod bermthroughout the entire subdivision. Mr. Rowen stated there was a need to schedule a special meeting to discuss changes to subdivision rules and regulations. The Planning Board will discuss and render a decision at the next meeting. Mr. Nardella stated that an issue of ownership of the land. Both Mr. Robert Janusz and Mr. James Grifoni claim ownership of the property. Mr. Janusz stated he expect decision from the court on the property on August 11, 1994. Ms. Colwell to discuss with Town Counsel implications of dispute. &d4 ournment The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:55 p.m. ~anet L.-Eaton~ Secretary Richard A. Nardella, Chairman