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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-01-05PLANNING BOARD MEETING JAN't,TA.~tY 5~, 1993 MINUTES The Planning Board meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Me~bers Present George Perna, Chairman, and Joseph Mahoney. Richard Rowen and Richard Nardella arrived at 7:45 p.m. John Draper arrived at 8:20 p.m. Kathleen Bradley, Town Planner was also present. Discussions Open Space Plan Draft Update - Richard Doucette The discussion was postponed until the January 19, 1993 meeting. Stevens crossinq - Number of Lots allowed No plans have formally been submitted. Mr. Thomas Laudani has had general discussions with the Board. Mr. Perna asked how many lots could be developed for a PRD. Mr. Laudani said he could get two extra lots for the house and the barn and an extra lot for extensive engineering. The Board viewed preliminary subdivision plans for a base density of 19 homes and a Form A Plan showing 15 homes. Mr. Laudani also showed the Board a cluster development plan showing 22 lots. The Board will review the number of lots to be allowed for the cluster. Sian Plans Meadowood Definitive Subdivision & Special Permit RS District The Board signed the plans. Publia Hearings Great Pond Estates - Definitive Subdivision & Special Permit Watershed District Ms. Bradley gave an overview of Great Pond Estates. Copies of a draft decision were given to the Board for review. Mr. Rowen said "no" to sidewalks being required. Mr. Mahoney was in agreement. Mr. Draper wanted sidewalk, as a matter of policy. Mr. Nardella felt that they were not necessary in a six lot subdivision. Mr. Nardella expressed his opinion on having an option to contribute to a sidewalk fund. He was not in favor of such an option. Mr. Rowen did not like the idea of sidewalks because it would add more of an impervious area in the already sensitive Watershed District. D.P.W. would prefer 5' width of sidewalks but would agree to a 4' width. Mr. Draper reiterated strongly being in favor of sidewalks. On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Draper the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing. Mr. Perna directed the members to think about the sidewalks issue and make their comments to Ms. Bradley. Ms. Bradley IS to revise the draft decision. The Board will make their decision at their meeting of January 19, 1993. North~ndover Heights - Definitive Subdivision & S~ecial Permit Ms. Bradley was asked to write a letter to the applicant outlining what the Board wanted him to do and to address their concerns and issues. There was a discussion as to the number of lots allowed. The Board viewed the base density plan. Mr. Nolan gave a presentation on the number of conventional lots allowed in a regular subdivision. There will be nothing built on Mill Road. Approximately eight members of the public were in attendance who live in the area. A resident of 161 Mill Road asked how the PRD process works. Mr. Perna explained the process. A letter was received from Mr. James DiAngelo and read into the record. That letter is available in the file. The concerns that all neighbors have were about drainage and leach fields. Mr. Christiansen, Christiansen & Sergi, described drainage changes. Changes were made on Lot 11 to address specific concerns of the public. The was a discussion of outside review by an engineer. Mr. Nolan was in agreement. Mr. Perna suggested the LEA Group. The neighbors questioned the impact on subsurface drainage. They wanted to know how the plans relate to what is constructed. Mr. Perna stated that what is on the plans is constructed. Mr. Nolan stated that there will be a no-cut line placed on the plans as well as a 50ft. buffer zone. Copies of a Deed Restriction with the 50 ft. buffer zone to be given to the Planning Board prior to the signing of the plans. There will be an open space easement along the property line of Lot 1. Comments were submitted from the neighbors and can be found in the file. There will be a conservation restriction on the land instead of being deeded to the Town. There will be a stop sign at the end of the subdivision where it enters Rosemont. This is to be added to the decision. Paul Medstrom, Oaks Drive, asked that the Board move the project along and put this on line and close the public hearing. Mr. Nolan stated that construction would begin as soon as weather permits, at the end of Phase I of North Andover Estates. Mr. Nardella asked other Board members if phase development was what they wanted. The consensus was yes. Sample housing types to be provided to the Planning Board. They will be colonial homes, consistent with the homes being built in North Andover Estates by Toll Brothers. Mr. Draper wanted similar considerations for this as on Phillips Common, regarding housing types, landscaping, etc. Mr. Perna asked about the entrance sign, plans. He wants to see the On a motion by Mr. Draper, seconded by Mr. Nardella the Board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing to the next meeting, January 19th, and directed Ms. Bradley to draft a letter listing concerns and draft a decision for the next meeting. Discussion Osqood Mill - Update Mr. Paul Hedstrom gave the Board an update on the Osgood Mill/Modicon easement problems. Mr. Nardella stated that Brickstone has to perform with pressure from the Planning Board. Staff was asked to write a letter, return/receipt, to Brickstone Properties stating that the Board feels the Modicon Site Plan approval was based on movement of the easement and that Brickstone is required to get this completed. A response and resolution within 10 days from receipt of letter will be required. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board direct staff to write a letter, return/receipt, to Brickstone Properties. Public Hearinqs Woodland Estates - Definitive Subdivision & Special Permit - PRD Issues to be resolved are the roadway width and the shoulder width. The applicant requested a waiver on the width of the shoulder from 8 ft. to 4 ft. Items to be placed in the Order of Conditions are as follows: 1. Applicant to put road in to connect with Old Cart Way e Common driveway permit required A 20 ft no cut zone and buffer zone for Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6, the applicant has asked that the Board waive. There is a 50 ft buffer shown on plans A sample deed showing the 50' buffer zone to be submitted to the Board for review. The Board also asked for a sample of a restrictive covenant. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Draper the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing on both the Definitive Subdivision and the Special Permit for a PRD. on a motion by Mr. Draper, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to approve the draft decision with amendments on the Definitive Subdivision and Special Permit for Woodland Estates, providing the applicants provides the changed plans to staff. Great Pond Estates - Definitive Subdivision and Special Permit - Watershed Mr. Rowen read a letter from Mr. Thomas Neve requesting a 30 day extension on the public hearing or withdraw the application without prejudice. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Draper, the Board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing to the next meeting, January 19, 1993. If the applicant does not appear at this meeting the Board would ask that the applicant with draw the application. without prejudice. The Board will waive the fee on the re- submittal. Bonds First Calvary Baptist Church - site Plan Bond As-built plans are needed. Questions were raised as to the type of pavement. The issue was tabled. Olenio - Salem Street - Special Permit - Watershed Bon~ The area is not stabilized. No bond was released. Enfield Street - Roadway Bond On a motion by Mr. Nardella, seconded by Mr. Draper the Board vo~ed unanimously to accept the letter from D.P.W. and release a portion of the bond. Discus_______sion Bonds There was a discussion on bond information. Mr. Nardella would like to look at the bonds being held by the Planning Board more closely and get a handle on them.