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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-10-18PlaninqBoar4 Meeting O~tol~er 18, 1994 Senior Center The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:20 p.m. Members Present Joseph Mahoney, Vice Chairman, Richard Rowen, Clerk, and John Simons were present. Alison Lescarbeau arrived at ?:35 p.m. and Richard Nardella, Chairman, arrived at 8:40 p.m. Also present was Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner and George Perna, Acting Director of Planning and Community Development and Director of D. P.W.. North A~dover Estate~ Ms. Colwell reminded the Board the tonight was the night by which items listed out in a memo dated August 16, 1994 were to be completed. All items have been completed. Mr. Perna stated that he was pleased with the work. Toll Brother has paved above and beyond what was requested and expected. Ms. Colwell spoke to the Board on the Letter of Credit. The Letter of Credit was received today. All the changes requested by the Planning Board were made. Mr. Paul Webber, Toll Brothers, stated that they have opened up some additional catch basins and lowered catch basins att he top of the hill. Mr. Rowen asked will the next large rain storm cause a similar problem. Mr. Webber stated that six (6) catch basins at the top were not functioning as designed during the last rain storm, they should now capture the water. Foxwoo4 - Pavin~ in Phase III Ms. Colwell read a request that the addition of 150 ft. that was cleared in Phase III be allowed to be paved. Paving this area will stabilize it for the winter. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted to allow this section of the roadway to be paved. Omen Snaoe Plan Ms. Colwell read draft letter recommending that the Open Space Plan be adopted. Consensus that the Planning Board send letter to the Open Space Committee. The Planning Board endorsed the plans and signed the covenants. Mr. Nardella stated that enough bond money must be held for the connection between Meadowood III and Nadine Lane. This amount is to be kept separately from rest of the roadway. No recommendation from D.P.W. The issue will be discussed on November 1, 1994. Readowoo4 X Recom~endation for D.P.W. that no money be released at this time. Recommendation from D.P.W. that no money be released at this time. Ms. Colwell read a letter from D.P.W. recommending that $73,935 be released to keep a balance of 123,755. Mr. Paul Maus presented a letter listing concerns regarding the subdivision to the Planning Board. Discussion of cul-de-sac that was grassed over when Wagon Wheels was constructed. Mr. Perna stated that when the Town took the road, it took the cul- de-sac, lot still has adequate frontage on a right-of-way. Mr. Nardella stated that a stop sign to be placed as soon as possible. Street trees will be planted when the subdivision is complete. Dead trees to be removed. On a motionbyMr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board voted to release remaining lots subject to receipt of a check for $73,935. Ms. Colwell read a letter from D.P.W. recommending that $42,400 be released. On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to release $42,400. Eleotric bill. Ms. Colwell to check. Ms. Colwell read a memo from D.P.W. with their recommendation. Mr. Nardella recommended that the Planning Board release all but the $41,500 for the sidewalks and agree to release the $41,500 upon receipt of an additional request. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Planning Board voted to release all but $41,500 for the sidewalks and agreed to release the $41,500 upon receipt of an additional request. Mr. Nardella suggested that the bond be set at $1,000 because the roadway needs to be cut and that Lot 1 be released from the covenant. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Planning Board voted to set the bond for Penni Lane at $1,000 and to release the lot from the covenant. Lots A-Lo B-1 an~ C-1 Ma~bleridqe Road Ms. Colwell read a letter from Mr. David Kindred, Flintlock Inc., requesting that the bonds held for Lots A-i, B-i, and C-1 be released. Discussion that Staff has not yet reviewed the site. subject to final review of site by staff. Release On a motion be Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Planning Board voted to release the bond upon review by Staff. Ms. Colwell read a letter from D.P.W. recommending that $6,000 be released. Motion ByMr. Rowen, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Planning Board voted to accept D.P.W recommendations and release $6,000 for the bond. Public Mearinas woodchuo~ OrOV® ~ Permit PRD PineWood Modification Subdivision/Special Mr. Steve Stapinski, Merrimack Engineering, stated that he has met with Mr. Hallaron (Eugene R. Bodge property) an abutter to the proposed project and discussed storm drainage and wooded buffer between the development and his property. Mr. Mahoney questioned who did the drainage calculations. Mr. Stapinski stated that Merrimack Engineering redid the calculations. [KBC to request D.P.W. comments on the subdivision] Mr. Perna expressed concerns about drainage, requested review by an outside consultant. Mr. Nardella asked if all of the original conditions will be adhered to. Mr. Simons stated that the Planning Board will be redrafting an entirely new decision for this project with today's conditions. Mr. Nardella stated that street lights were required in the original subdivision. Mr. Simons asked Mr. Stapinski to look at regrading of lots to limit cuts and fills. Mr. Stapinski reviewed slopes and does not advise any changes. Mr. Nardella questioned if there would be work on Salem Street. Mr. Stapinski stated yes, a minimal amount of pavement will be opened. Mr. Nardella asked if there would be any additional homes from the n-mher originally approved. Mr. Stapinski replied, "no". The Planning Board reviewed house designs. s~aller homes than Foxwood >2,22§sq.ft. so~egarages under homes set a few feet above street level homes similar to Phillips Co~_mon Mr. Simons spoke on the drainage analysis, will need to have outside review of the drainage. Mr. Stapinski stated that he did a 100 year storm event and a flood analysis using tDRAINCALC~ and ~TR§§~· Mr. Nardella stated that staff should review all of the old conditions and include them in the new decision. Mr. Nardella asked if Foxwood would affect the site. Mr. Stapinski stated "no", Foxwood was included in drainage calculations. Mr. Simons reiterated that the Planning Board will want outside review of the drainage. Mr. Stapinski stated that he would coordinate with the Conservation Commission as they may require review as well. Discussion of the steep slopes behind the homes. Mr. Stapinski stated that there was zero (0) increase in run-off. Mr. Rowen suggested that intermediate drains be placed on top of cuts on Lots 17, 16 and 15. Mr. Stapinski stated that all driveways were at a 4% grade. Retention wall on Lot 13 - created a tiered front lawn - 15 ft. height difference between Lots 14 and 13, will need to catch drainage between lots. Discussion of dropping Lot 13 down a few feet and raising Lot 14. Ms. Colwell to review old decision in depth and inform the Planning Board of specific items to be included in the decision. Discussion of a connection to Foxwood. Steep slopes make a connection impossible, no safety gain to a connection unless a curb cut could be eliminated. Staff to organize with the applicant to review drainage calculations by an outside consultant. Mr. Halloran expressed the following concerns: - about detention ponds and drainage - agrees with preserving trees and wetlands - concern that water will end up in his backyard instead of outlet under road (two 12" pipes in and one 18" pipe out) Ms. Elsie Pouliot, Boxford Street, asked when construction would start. Mr. Stapinski stated that construction would begin in the spring. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Planning Board voted to continue the Public hearing to November 1, 1994. Forest IV - Defin~tive 8ub~ivision The applicant requested that discussion continue to the November 1, 1994 meeting. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Planning Board voted to accept the extension of the public hearing to November 1, 1994. 350 Winthrop avenue (Market Basket) - Site Plan Review The Planning Board discussed the draft decision. Set bond at $5,000 On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Planning Board voted to approve the Site Plan Review for 350 Winthrop Avenue as discussed. October 4. 1994 On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Planning Board voted to accept the minutes of October 4, 1994. Warrant artioles Mr. Perna read Article 3. There were no comments. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Planning Board voted to recommend favorable action on this article. Mr. Perna read Article 5. Discussion of sale of portion of property outside of the Watershed, possible location for new fire station on Osgood Street. This article simply authorizes town to buy property, does not specifically say property is for conservation, does give Town the option to develop 30 homes, to authorize Board of Selectmen to sell land for 30 homes. Intention is that Town Planner and outside consultant will review site and pick land available for development. Mr. Perna recommends favorable action on both. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Planning Board voted to recommend favorable action on this article. Mr. Rowen opposed. Mr. Nardella voted in the affirmative. Same as Article 5 except it does not contain the provision to construct 30 homes. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, Mr. Simons, the Planning Board voted to recommend f vo_~ action on this article. Mr. Mahoney - no problem with 30 homes provision. Mr. Simons, Mr. Rowen, Ms. Lescarbeau and Mr. Nardella prefer 30 home provision be taken out. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Planning Board voted to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:20 p.m. ~anet L. Eaton, Secretary Richard A. Nardella, Chairman