HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-08-03Planning Board Meeting
August 3, 1993
Minutes
Senior Center
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:18 p.m.
Members Present
Richard Nardella, Chairman, Joseph Mahoney, Clerk, and Richard
Rowen. John Draper arrived at 7:25 p.m. Also present was Karen
H.P. Nelson, Director of Planning & Community Development.
Minutes
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Mr. Rowen asked that the minutes of June 1, 1993 be amended on page
5, paragraph 4, by removing the word "not" after the word "would"
in the first sentence.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted
to accept the minutes of June 1, 1993 as amended and the minutes of
June 15, 1993, June 22, 1993, June 29, 1993 July 20, 1993 and July
28, 1993 as submitted.
Endorsement of plans
Whinnoorwill Park - Slqn Plans - Definitive Subdivision
The Board signed the Whippoorwill Park Definitive Subdivision
Plans.
Peachtree Estates - phil Chrlstiansen
The proposed Peachtree Estates is located in a Residential-1 Zoning
District with a 2 acre per dwelling requirement.
Mr. Phil Christiansen was present representing Mr. James Grifoni.
He presented the Board with the following information:
proposed 2 house lots on 6 acres
1.5 acres of CBA
2.5 Acres of CBA
wetland present on site
will need reduced frontage variance
alternative is a subdivision with
wetland
access through a
Mr. Christiansen indicated that the Conservation Administrator
preferred reduced frontage in lieu of subdivision road through
existing access with wetland filling.
Mr. Nardella suggested the applicant provide the Planning Board
with a conventional plan to ensure that the proper CBA would be
obtained for all lots. The Technical Review Committee has not
reviewed these plans. Mr. Nardella suggested the conventional plan
be the next step, present it to the TRC to get input and reappear
before the Planning Board with all incorporated information.
Mr. Mahoney said from a practical point, he might prefer a cul-de-
sac vs. a snaking common driveway. However was not committed at
this point as to which he would prefer. Mr. Draper shared Mr.
Mahoney's view point.
South Bradford Street Extension - Phil Christians~-
Mr. Phil Christiansen, Christiansen & Sergi, presented plans for
James Grifoni of White Birch Construction.
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12 acre parcel in a Residential-1 Zoning District,
requiring 2 acre per lot.
CBA available for 4 lots submitted as a PRD
Open space contiguous to Town owned and Essex county
Greenbelt.
contribution to sidewalk fund mentioned.
Ouail Run - Lot Relsas-
The Board had no objection to signing the lot release.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted
to sign the lot release.
Tiffany Lane - Bond Enforcement
The Board was given an update from Ms. Nelson. Each member was
given a package to review. A package will be prepared and sent to
Mr. Peter Shaheen to reschedule for follow-up meeting.
Members of the Board questioned the work that was left, how much
work, and could the Town afford to do it.
Bond Disoussions
Coventry Estates Bond
Town Counsel intervention requested to enforce the bond on Coventry
Estates for August 17, 1993 Planning Board meeting.
Frances Estates
The Planning Board wants a prepared punch list and an estimated
cost to complete the subdivision by their August 17, 1993 meeting.
Bon~ &ccountab~lit~
The Planning Board would like staff to inventory all bonds being
held for construction completion
Mr. Draper will assist the Town Planner on expense allocation to
administer the cost associated with bond enforcements.
Life Care
A site visit is scheduled for August 14, 1993 at 8:00 a.m. Ms.
Bradley to confirm where to meet.
The Board discussed payment in lieu of tax info (memo of
understanding) between Life Care and the Town of North Andover.
ALso, if the Special Permit extension is granted then specific
rationale should be documented as to the reasons for extending the
Special Permit.
PRD Open Space
PRD open space discussion related to open space and land that is
taken off the tax rolls.
Taxes that we would get are minimal.
The Planning Board is sensitive to the open space issues
related to takes acquired versus public benefit. (i.e.
Cobblestone open space remains on the tax roll).
ad4our-ment
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:45 p.m.
~ Richard Nardella, Chairman