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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-11-16The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on Thursday evening, November 16, 1989, in the North Andover High School Cafeteria. The meeting was called to order by George Perna, Jr., Chairman, at 8~OO p.m. The following members were also present~ John Simons, Clerk; Erich Nitzsche, Jack Graham and John Draper. A moment of silence for William Chepulis, a former chairman and member of the Planning Board, was observed at the opening of the meeting. Public Hearlnqs Thomson School - Site Plan Review George Perna cautioned the audience on the purpose of the meeting, stating Site Plan Review issues only. John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Mark DiSalvo, Chairman of the School Building Committee, introduced members of the committee and thanked Christian Huntress, Town Planner for the Technical Review assistants. Dr. George Blaisdell, Superintendent of Schools, spoke briefly on how schools are designedz 2. 3. 4. No more than 25 students per class room. appropriate library facility Dedicated space for technology, arts and special needs. Collaboration with other schools. Martin Kretsch, DiNinco Kretsch, was introduced as the Project Architect. Mr Kretsch spoke on the following: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. o Three hundred (300) student capacity. Old school to be used during construction Children walking to school Open space Overall size of building - 37,000 sq.ft. Parking on one side of the street only. Play area will be on one side of the building away from the parking area. Building in the middle of the parcel. Also discussed were the number of parking spaces, being 35 spaces, for teachers and staff, plus extra. The play area could be used for parking in the event of a large gathering. The bus drop off area will be away from the pedestrian access area. The Fire Department has 360 degree fire access. The landscaping will include what already exists with additional plantings. There will be an underground water detention system. Phasing of the proposed project will be done. A barrier will be placed between the old building and the new building during construction. A model of the proposed was available for inspection. Martin Kretsch spoke further on the proposed building. The construction will be of brick with asphalt shingles for the roof and aluminum windows. John Draper questioned how many class rooms there would be in the proposed building. Mr. Kretsch stated that there would be 12 classrooms. Mr. Kretsch further stated that there would be twenty- two fill time and part-time employees. George Perna asked what the maximum number of cars the site could hold. Mr. Kretsch stated that sixty cars could be accommodated. The capacity of the gym was questioned by John Draper. The answer was that the gym could hold 350 people. John Draper asked about the parking for such a large gathering. George Blaisdell spoke on the rarity of the gym being filled. There would have to be two events in one evening. Board members spoke on sidewalks, pedestrians walking to school, bus lanes, entrance from Waverly Road and Saltonstall Road. Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated the those issues were reviewed at the Technical Review Committee Meetings with department input. Security was Superintendent of Schools, George Blaisdell. A traffic study was submitted with the application. Erich Nitzsche spoke on the elevation of the Saltonstall Road. There is a fifteen foot drop. stated that a fence would be erected for safety. Inscriptions in the old building will be placed building. also discussed between the Board members and the access from Mark DiSalvo in the new Erich Nitzsche is to review the drainage calculations. Richard Cain, 60 Herrick Road spoke on the handicap access to the second floor. Mr. Bellino, 45 Herrick Road spoke on parking and the fact that the road is narrow and cars speed. Jack Graham suggested a parking ban on one side of the street. Motion: Second= Vote: By John Simons to continue the public hearing to two weeks, November 30, 1989. Unanimous A site visit will take place at 8~00 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 1989. Erich Nitzsche asked about a traffic study. Mark DiSalvo said that it was not feasible for the study to be done. Calzetta Farm Site Site Plan Review John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. A letter was received and read from Ralph Joyce. Martin Kretsch stated that the proposed school would hold 600 students. The building would be 71,OOO sq.ft. The parcel contains fifteen acres. Martin Kretsch stated that the driving forces were: 2. 3. 4. Compact approach due to wetlands, recreational space. separation of areas - parking - play. Access to recreation space without disruption of school. Abutters. The access minimizes impact of the wetlands. Sidewalks for pedestrian access. Vehicular access from two locations, Johnson Street and Abbott Street. The building will be handicap accessible. The playing field will be primarily for soccer. The Fire Department has 360 degree accessibility. The proposed project is getting approval from the Conservation Commission. Landscaping will be used for the buffer area. A fence is to be put around the irrigation pond. The orchard on the site will be used for screening. Some of the trees will be transplanted. George Perna stated that the sight distance on Johnson Street was a big issue. Christian Huntress stated that the issue was reviewed at the Technical Review Committee Meeting. Warning signs will be placed saying School Zone. George Perna still expressed his concerns on the sight distance. He felt that there was a problem. Mark DiSalvo stated that the driveway would be widen to alleviate the situation. Members of the Planning Board asked about lighting in the area, sidewalks on Johnson Street and Abbott Street and accessibility after hours. Martin Kretsch stated that the parking lot would have lights but the plans do not show lighting for the roadway into the property. George Blaisdell spoke on security systems being placed within the school. George Perna wants to see profiles of the building. Martin Kretsch invited the Board to look at the model of the proposed school. Martin Kretsch stated that the building was handicap accessible by a ramp. Russell Desroches, 517 Johnson Street, commented on the sight distance and three different speed limits, 25, 30 and 35 mph. Mr. Desroches also commented on dogs that Mr. Calzetta owns and that a fence should be around the perimeter of the school. Thomas Burkhardt, 356 Abbott Street, expressed his concerns about cars parking on Abbott Street and the possibility of approximately 50 new homes in the area. Mr. Burkhardt also spoke on tieing into the sewer. Erich Nitzsche stated that it was a forced main system and it could not be tied into. Mr. Burkhardt spoke on landscaping in the soccer field area, planting evergreens. Connie Calzetta, Johnson Street, asked where the sewer connection would be. Martin Kretsch said the sewer would connect at Marbleridge Road and Johnson Street. Mrs. Mary Leary, 338 Abbott Street, expressed her concerns about the soccer field in relation to her bay window. Joan St. Jean, Abbott Street, spoke to the Board on busing students. George Perna reassured her that safety was a big issue and that Abbott Street was safer than Johnson Street. Mrs. St. Jean asked about water for the school. Martin Kretsch stated that a looped system would be used, with water coming from two locations. Thomas Burkhardt asked about a traffic study for Abbott Street. Ralph Joyce commented on the letter he had sent to the Planning Board and wants the Town to come up with off site improvements. George Perna stated that dialogue to be done on off site construction, an overall plan for Abbott Street. Motion~ By John Simons to continue the public hearing to November 30, 1989. Second: Jack Graham. Vote: Unanimous. The Board will visit the site on November 17, 1989. Motion~ Second: Vote: By John Simons to take a five minute recess. Erich Nitzsche Unanimous The Planning Board took a five minute recess at 10:05 p.m. At 10:10 p.m. the Chairman, George Perna, reconvened the Planning Board meeting. Sanlau Realty Trust Site Plan Modification Christian Huntress stated that he had received revised plans for the retaining wall, but they were not drawn to scale. Mr. Messina asked the Board if there were any questions on the retaining wall. He also stated that grass would be planted. Christian Huntress stated that he had a draft decision prepared for review. A Professional Land Surveyor stamp is needed. Erich Nitzsche expressed concerns about any trees that may die after being planted. Christian Huntress spoke on the fire lanes stating that no parking signs will be placed in the area. On the draft decision, Erich Nitzsche added that the plans will be stamped by a professional land surveyor. Motion: By Erich Nltzsche to close the public hearing and approve the draft decision with amendments. Second~ John Draper Vote: Unanimous Hilco Subdivision John and Walter Miller were present. The Millers spoke to the Board on the fact that it was a family matter on going in court. The next scheduled hearing in court on the matter of the land would be November 30, 1989. George Perna gave some background on the property. Bill Hmurciak, D.P.W. also spoke on the property as it relates to the roadway. Carl Schoene, Conservation Commission, spoke on some legal issues and the commission. Motion~ Second~ By Erich Nitzsche to deny the application before the Board based on that it was not incompliance with Planning Boards Rules and Regulations. Jack Graham John Simons asked that the Board wait a little longer to vote on this application. Vote: In Favor - Jack Graham, Erich Nitzsche and John Draper Abstaining - John Simons Sideri - Special Permit - Watershed District John Simons read a letter that was received from the applicant requesting withdrawal of his application. Motion~ Second: Vote: By Erich Nitzsche to accept the withdrawal without prejudice for a Special Permit in the Watershed District from Sideri. John Simons Unanimous Olenio - Special Permit - Watershed District Christian Huntress updated the Board on where this application stands. Chris stated that the applicant had been directed to go before the Board of Appeals for a variance. Carl Schoene, Conservation Commission stated that the applicant has been denied by the Conservation Commission. Erich Nitzsche asked Mr. Schoene if the applicant was denied under the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 131 or the Wetlands Protection Bylaw. Mr. Schoene stated that it was denied because construction was within 50 of the no construction zone, protecting the Town's water supply. Motion~ Second~ Vote~ By John Simons to continue the public hearing. John Draper In favor John Simons, John Draper Jack Graham and George Perna. Opposed - Erich Nitzsche Boston Brook - Special Permit PRD - Definitive Subdivision John Simons read a letter from the D.P.W. The Planning Board requested a letter from the Board of Health to put in the files. Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated that from the last meeting a landscape plan and a phasing plan were needed. At the present time, those plans have been submitted. The concerns of D.P.W. that were listed in the letter will be incorporated in the decision as conditions. Ralph Joyce spoke to the BOard on a letter from the former Town Planner, Scott Stocking, regarding the 22 foot wide pavement crossing the wetlands. A brief discussion took place on the width of the road. John Simons would like to see profiles of the buildings. Holmes stated that the profiles were in the files. Byron George Perna stated that the only issue remaining was the 22 foot roadway vs the 26 foot roadway. Erich Nitzsche stated that back in 1987 the issue of the 22 foot roadway had come up before the Board and the purpose of the 22 feet was that wetlands were being crossed. He stated that the entrance should be widen, the 22 foot section crossing the wetlands and 26 feet beyond the crossing into the private section of the subdivision. Motion: Second: Vote: By John Simons to close the public hearing, accept an extension and approve the draft decision as presented and amended on the Special Permit, PRD. Erich Nitzsche Unanimous Motion: Second: Vote: By John Simons to close the public hearing on the Definitive Subdivision for Boston Brook, accept an extension and approve the draft decision as presented and amended. Erich Nitzsche Unanimous Weston Properties - Special Permit - Independent Elderly John Simons read a letter from the Historical Society. A discussion took place on easements, the number of easements and to whom. The Board went over the draft decision adding the following: 2. 3. 4. Condition $4 language was made clearer and more specific. Phasing plan to be submitted. Prior to Certification of Occupancy the road will be up to binder. Condition $6 after the word all insert appropriate. 5o Add Condition #25, Prior to endorsement of these plans all sheets will be revised to comply with each other. Engineer and architects plans differ. Motion: Second: Vote: By John Simons to approve the Special Permits and Site Plan Review subject to the draft decision and amendments made during the discussion. Erich Nitzsche Unanimous APProval Not Required Form A Plans Osgood Street - Samuel Phillips Motion: Second: Vote: By John Simons to approve the Form A Plans. Erich Nltzsche Unanimous Wiley Court Christian Huntress stated that the applicant has resubmitted the application of a Form A Plan for Wiley Court. The Board had previous denied the application for lack of width and construction of the road and that Wiley Court is a private way. The applicant has resubmitted the application with a note attached from the Town Clerk stating that the road is used and maintained as a public way. Christian Huntress stated that he had called William (Buddy) Cyr and asked him about the condition of Wiley Court. The response was that Wiley Court would never be a public way. Trash is picked up as a courtesy as well as the road being plowed. Pat Morrison told the Board that she has a copy of a Form A Plan, date August 1973, that was endorsed by the Planning Board that showed Wiley Court as frontage. George Perna stated that the application was not denied because of the frontage. It was denied because the roadway does not meet the proper width and construction and vital access. Scott Giles, Land Surveyor, spoke to the Board stating that the roadway was used as a public way. Mr. Giles stated that this application falls under Chapter 41-81L, that it is not a subdivision. It is an exception. George Perna stated that the courts have been very clear in recent months that if you do not have sufficient grade, width and construction of your access road you can be denied as a Form A. Scott Giles stated that this application was clearly an exception. George Perna asked that the discussion be tabled until Town Counsel can review. Erich Nitzsche asked about the filing date and the time in which the Board has to act and respond. Due to that the following motion was made. Motion: Second: Vote: By Erich Nitzsche to deny the Form A Plan of John and Pat Morrison, dated July 12, 1988 and revised October 30, 1989 by Scott L. Giles. Shown as Lots A-1 and A-2, corner of Water Street and Wiley Court for the reason that frontage on Wiley Court, Lot A-2 does not meet the width, grade and construction requirements with the Planning Boards Rules and Regulations for frontage. Also instruct Christian Huntress, Town Planner, to clarify with Town Counsel, specifically as it applies to this under Chapter 41-81L. John Draper Unanimous Bonds Willows Industrial Park John Simons read a letter from the applicant requesting a bond release. John also read a letter from the Department of Public Works recommending that no money be release at this time. Bill Hmurciak, D.P.W. stated that there was an issue with the sewer pumping station that still has to be resolved. Motion: By John Simons to recommend no bond release for the Willow Industrial Park as per the letter from the Department of Public Works. Second~ Erich Nitzsche Vote~ Unanimous Winterqreen Subdivision John Simons read a letter from the applicant requesting that the entire bonds be released at this time. A letter was received and read from the Department of Public Works recommending the release of $30,000 at this time. Motion: Second: Vote: By John Simons to release $30,000 of bond money on the Wintergreen Subdivision and so notify the applicant the reason that all the money was not released and identifying what needs to be completed. John Draper Unanimous Minutes September 21, 1989, October 27, 1989 September 28, 1989, October 19, 1989 and Motion: Second: Vote: By John Simons to accept the minutes. Brich Nitzsche Unanimous Siqn Plans The Planning Board signed the following plans. 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