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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-11-30Planninq Boara leering linutes NOV*mher 30v 1993 Senior Center The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Xembers Preoe~t Richard Nardella, Chairman, Joseph Mahoney, Clerk, Richard Rowen and John Daghlian, Associate Member. Also present was Karen Nelson, Director of Planning & Community Development. Absent were John Simons and John Draper. D~souss~ons The Greenery - Liahtina Judy Miller, Administrator at the Greenery made a request that the lights in the parking lot at the Greenery be allowed to remain on until 12:00 midnight instead of 11:30 p.m. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to extend the time period which the parking lots lights remain on, to 12:00 midnight. NOTE: Lights at Police Station sh~)uld be changed to downcast. Brook Far~ - Update Attorney Gary Sackrider, representative of the landowners, the Antonelli's, was present requesting ar extension on the completion date. Ms. Nelson reported that Town~ounsel l;tated in a Conversation that an expired covenant can rescind the subdivision, however, also recommended that M.G.L. Chapter 81W be applied. Mr. Nardella questioned the grandfather protection under the one acre requirement. Ms. Nelson stated that it is grandfathered under M.G.L. Mr. Mahoney agreed with Ms. Nelson that zoning would be protected. Mr. Nardella would look for sidewalks and street trees and wants Town Counsel to render a formal opinion on the validity of the subdivision. This item will be placed on the Board's December 7, 1993 meeting, with an opinion. Attorney Brad Latham, represents the purchaser. Based on the litigation between parties it is his opinion that the subdivision is a valid one. Mr. Mahoney questioned the need for a modification to the subdivision. These issues should be referred to Town Counsel. North ltndover Bstatss - Update A letter was received from John Nolan and read into the record. The Planning Board discussed their concerns in the slopes stability. Only time will dictate. The Planning Board felt the slope behind Lot 38 should also be loamed or seeded in addition to stone. Mr. Rowen questioned if D.P.W, measured the roadway width at the top of the hill. He believes it is too narrow. Ms Colwell to check on this with D.P.W. Inside lots are not to be occupied or those that have drainage problems. Merrimack Valley Motor Inn - Assisted Livinq ¢8 Aores/100 Units) Attorney John James told the Board that the property is going through foreclosure proceedings. The proposed use is for Assisted Living in the R-5 Zoning District. This is a new concept in living in the Commonwealth and the rest of the country. Mr. Thomas Grape of A.D.S. Nursing Homes explained the concept of this form of Senior Housing. They will be rental apartments for Senior's with some services i.e. library, crafts, encourage community interaction, common dining area as well as housekeeping. A brochure was submitted. The proposed will be very residential in design. The presenters were told to go before TRC for Site plan Review. There will be no nurse on site. The proposal is a for profit facility. Re ' r ts · - No endowments - strictly rental - independent living but with some minimal services - is not a licensed care facility Mr. Mahoney asked if there was some type of financing available. Mr. Grape gave an example whereby the Elder choice program offers tax exempt bond financing and can help provide for more affordable units. Mr. Nardella expressed the following concerns: increased demand on emergency response mechanism to allow North Andover residents to move in. Mr. Rowen questioned if this facility would be upgraded to a nursing care facility. Mr. Grape informed him, that is not the intention in the Assisted Living. Public Hearinas 1070 osqo0d street - site Plan Review Mr. Thomas Neve, of Thomas E. Neve Associates, told the Board that the plans before them were based on the 1993 Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Neve gave the Board the following infok~mation: Hours of operation - 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. weekdays 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. weekends located across from Treadwells proposed use "restaurant" - 4,000 sq.ft. - one story house type layout (100 seats), traditional architecture detention pond designed to handle drainage from site sewerage and town water - through betterment assessment Outstanding Issues drainage - need D.P.W. Watershed District) lighting downcast input - (note: outside the Parkina Spaces 10'x20' to 9'x18' - 57 parking spaces seeking variance from the ZBA on parking size 8/9 employees A site visit is scheduled for Saturday, December 4, 1993 at 8:00 a.m. FAA submittal must have all permits in hand. Construction March 1994. On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board voted to continue the hearing to December 7, 1993. Foxwood - Definitive Subdivision/PRD Mr. Mahoney read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Mr. Steve Stapinski, Merrimack Engineering, Mr. Davis and Mr. Laudani were present. Also present was Claude Miguelle, Rep., Dave O'Sullivan, the architect. Documents submitted dated November 30, 1993. 65 acres on Salem Street - 49 Single family homes on 1/2 acre lots entirely wooded, top of hill open town water, sewer 1,000 foot extension open space over 50% entirely wooded - fitness trail in open space wetlands flagged and verified by Conservation Administrator (public hearing 12/1/93 NACC) 4% slope from Salem Street to 8% slope (max.). At top of hill 6% - 4% upper loop 2-4% grading running parallel to contour reduce right-of-way width to 40' house designs to fit on to contoured landscape bulk of drainage work adjacent to State Forest property 0% increase in rate of flow into State Forest property Lot 16 intercepts water draining to Summer and Cyr property by swale to detention area (built with a Bobcat) work between trees for swale * This will be done prior to construction of upper loop. installation of residential fire sprinklers water booster pump station will be installed for all houses except those at lower slope Dave O'Sullivan (Claude Miguelle Group) entrance detail - low stone walls (integrate signage) - iron gates affixed to ground English/French country style homes - front/side entry - garages Ouestions/Comments Soils - more well drained than Claypit Hill (glacial till) testing of soils along Salem Street found about 6' water table Construction phasing 1. Lot 49 limit of construction 2. stabilize top (toe) of hill A detailed construction on phasing program will be submitted. Daghlian - Tie-in to Coventry pump station - rights to sewer pump station - submit documentation street lighting - tied into houses, look at stretch of road where no house construction will be located (for lighting purposes). Mr. Rowen - 50' buffer compliance? complete compliance Hr. Nardella - no variances required? None The Planning Board should look at the abutting land and its influence on a potential road connection for future development check this out when on site visit. Mr. Mahoney sidewalk locations - inside loop - west side on access road 11-16/17-19 retaining wall on these lots - vertical drop is 12' in rear of houses others are 6' drop with 12' flat area behind house. Public Comments Dick Vontzalides - State Forest concern regarding the drainage onto parcel owned by State and discharged on Molly Towne Road post development drainage impacts parking for dedicated open space trail on uphill slope in tree zone bureaucratically gifting land to State is lengthy process Ms. Nelson stated that Dick Doucette should work with Kathleen Colwell to address the open space issues. Bob Bobrowski, 793 Salem Street concern of depriving him of drainage into his pond size of lots - verify lot compliance traffic/speed limit on Salem Street - safety pedestrian/bicycle usage for Loraine Kozdras, Summer Street Should have second road thru Molly Towne Road as additional access. Gerry St. Cyr, 971 Salem Street - concern on buffer zone (distances of dwellings to his residence - drainage impacts Joe Tylus, 42 Summer Street - erosion control during development to prevent flow of earth down slope Goran Brigert, 817 Salem Street - wetland integrity disturbance On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to continue the public hearing to December 7, 1993. 238/240 sutton street - site Plan Revie~ Mr. Mahoney read the legal notice to open the public hearing. The following information was provided to the Board: Zoning Bylaw professional office building use for a cardiologist to run patient street tests. no exterior change other than handicap ramp landscaping plan to soften appearance of parking lot interior unoccupied attic area/ no plans to use it differentiates between clinics and professional offices, (i.e. dentist) and it will be a 2 person operation. The question is the intensity of use. There will be two small suites, less than 1,000 sq. ft. Mr. Nicetta stated that there were a number of problems. 1. change of use issue and non-conformance to Mass State Building Code 2. Is it a medical center? If so, it falls under State Building Inspector's jurisdiction 3. ZBA determination on the use is necessary which will affect the number of parking spaces required. Mr. Kenneth Crouch questioned snow removal efforts and the ability to maintain the parking spaces. Christmas Tree Estates - Definitive Subdivisio- Deferred to the December 7, 1993 meeting. Decision to be filed by December 22, 1993.