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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-08-01Planning Boar~ Minutes Senior Center August 1, Joseph Mahoney, Chairman, Richard Rowen, Vice Angles, Associate Member. Alison Lesca~u, p.m. Richard Nardella arrived at 7:45 p.m. Jo~ S~ a~l~lVed at 9:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. Minutes The minutes of July 18, 1995 were not approved, continued until the August 15, 1995 meeting. Review of CBA interDretatioD Not discussed, continued until August 15, 1995. Bunkerhill & Concord Street - Form A Background information was provided to the Planning Board: A new lot is to be created on the corner of Concord and Bunkerhill Streets. There is not adequate frontage on Concord Street (60 feet exists, 100 feet required). Bunkerhill Street was created through the subdivision process, but was never constructed. Bunkerhill Street would be the street to provide the frontage, however, it is not improved to a standard that is acceptable to DPW. Town subdivision rules and regulations Section 5 (pg 41) state that if the way should require improvements to a standard acceptable to the Planning Board and DPW, the Board shall require a security bond prior to signing the ANR plan. After reviewing the situation with the engineer and the DPW, the Planning staff decided to take this approach and not require the applicant to go through the subdivision process. In this situation it does not make sense to create a road that will in essence be the lot's driveway that the town would have to maintain. The applicant has also agreed to certain conditions. All rights, title and interest in Bunkerhill Street, Wayne Street, and Lexington Street will be deeded over to the town. Any excess land not required for the minimum acreage on the three lots on Concord Street will be deeded to the town to create a buffer between the town garage and the lots. Additional screening along the back of the lots will also be required. Bill Hmurciak from DPW was present to discuss this. Some discussion took place and board members generally agreed this seems like a sensible way to proceed with this property. Mr. Angles asked for the sake of argument, what is the downside of this plan? Mr. Hmurciak stated that the downside is a precedent setting situation. Another downside is the property is commercially zoned from Chickering Road. Mr. Rowen asked if there were any other issues. Mr. Hmurciak stated that the applicant will need to go before Conservation Commission. Endorsement of Plans Lot 1 & 2 Boxford Street - Form A Dave Kindred brought back the FORM A plan that was rejected at the last meeting. Ms. Colwell recommended that the Board sign the plan because the lots have adequate frontage on a public way. Mike Rosati from Marchionda Associates was present along with Dave Kindred to give another presentation of the plan. Hr. Rosati stated that he understands some Board members concern about accessing the uplands. He still feels that the original FORM A submitted on July 18, 1995 is the neatest and least invasive way to develop this acreage. He presented 2 alternative plans to the Board. One is that he would come in with a small subdivision and build a roadway. That would require 4,000 square feet of wetland fill in. Mr. Nardella asked would you need to go thru one lot to access the other? Mr. Rosati: No. Mr. Rosati stated that this plan is the least environmentally sensitive, and as such they feel the Board will not accept it. The second alternative plan is another Form A. This would be a pork chop lot with 50 feet of frontage, and we would need a special permit. This would be less impact relative to the Conservation issues stated above. Mr. Rosati asked the Board to reconsider signing the original Form A. The Board reviewed the original plan. Mr. Nardella asked if the driveway is within the §0 foot no cut line. Mr. Rosati: Just outside it. Mr. Rowen: Are there treed wetlands? Mr. Kindred: Yes. Mr. Mahoney: Can you drive in now, or is it too wet? Mr. Kindred: You can drive in now. Motion to rescind the vote of the July 18, 1995 meeting: Joseph Mahoney yes Richard Rowen yes Ms. Lescarbeau yes Mr. Nardella no Mr. Mahoney stated that the Board has no discretion and that, according to the law, the Board must sign the plan. Motion to direct staff to endorse the plan: Joseph Mahoney Richard Rowen Ms. Lescarbeau Mr. Nardella yes yes yes no Lot 15 Carriage Chase -Watershed Special Permit Ms. Colwell has received all of the requested documents, therefore the plans should be endorsed by the Board. The Planning Board endorsed the plan. crossroads - site plan review According to Ms. Colwell, the buildihg has been removed and the site is being stabilized. Enough money should be retained to ensure that as-built plans and the landscaping is completed correctly. Ms. Colwell recommends retaining $20,000 of the $50,000 bond. Atty. Peter Shaheen was present asking the Board's indulgence: he would like the Board to retain $10,000. Mr. Nardella stated that rarely does the Board go below $15,000. Atty. Shaheen stated that he needs the money to develop the site. Mr. Rowen, Mr. Angles and Ms. Lescarbeau are in favor of Ms. Colwell's recommendation. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted unanimously to release all but $20,000 of the site opening bond. Penni Lane - subdivision The Town is holding $1,000 for the completion of this one lot subdivision. As the site has been completed according to the plan, and we have an as-built plan in the file, Ms. Colwell recommends releasing the $1,000 bond. On a motion byMr. Nardella, seconded by Ms. Lescarbeau, the Board voted unanimously to release the $1,000 bond. Airport Hanger - site plan review The Town is holding $2,000 for the completion of the airport hangers. Ms. Colwell recommends releasing the $2,000 bond as the site has been completed according to the plan, and we have an as- built plan in the file. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to release the $2,000 bond. Publio Hearings 94 Flagship Drive - Site Plan Review (parking lot expansion) Charles Caron, engineer, David Ross Associates was present. Steve Gerdnic, branch manager for Chemlawn was also present. They submitted a new plan showing that some of the parking has been moved to the front of the building. The edge of the pavement is moved away from the wetland, and there is no wetland filling. The applicant provided the consultant with additional information. John Chessia, Coler and Colantonio, faxed information to Joe Mahoney. Mr. Caron stated he is presenting the final plan at the Conservation Commission meeting on August 2, 1995. Mr. Rowen asked in all cases do you have a minimum of 25 feet of access for emergencies? Mr. Caron replied "yes". Public hearing continued until August 15, 1995 meeting. Jer&~ Place IV - Subtivision/P~D Joseph Mahoney received a message on his home phone machine stating that things have changed in regards to Jerad Place IV. Thomas Neve Associates sent a letter via fax requesting an extension until SeptemBer 19, 1995. This letter was read by Joseph Mahoney at the meeting. Robert Janusz was present and was very surprised that the extension was for SeptemBer 19, 1995 and not sometime in August. Jim Bourgeois was present from Neve Associates. Mr. Bourgeois stated that an extension was necessary because the applicant is concerned about the time frame and whether he can complete the project. Mr. Nardella: You don't have to have the whole project completed. Mr. Bourgeois stated that the plan has changed and they are reducing the number of lots to 19 in the original PRD. Mr. Mahoney asked how different is the change? Mr. Bourgeois replied: Not radically different. Ms. Lescarbeau asked how many lots were there originally? Mr. Bourgeois: 29 lots. The PRD is the same, the lotting is more simplified. Mr. Rowen stated that the Health Agent had some concerns about 2 or 3 lots. Are they laid out to be buildable? Mr. Bourgeois replied "I couldn't answer that." Applicant needs extension. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to grant an extension. Dec~ Jera~ Pl&oe IV - Svbdivisioa/P~D NO decision rendered, applicant in writing asked for and was granted an extension. Evergreen Estates - Subdivision On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted unanimously to conditionally approve the draft decision upon review by Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner and Joseph Mahoney, Chairman of the Planning Board. On a motion by Ms. Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m.