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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-08-07The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on August 7, 1990 in the Town Hall, Selectmen's Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at 7~15 p.m. by the Chairman, George Perna, Jr. Also present were John Simons, Clerk, John Draper, Joseph Hahoney and Robert Ercolini. Discussions Schedule of Plannin~ Board Meetings Following a brief discussion, the Board decided to meet on the second and fourth Thursday's of the month, beginning at 7,30 p.m. Ferrante Trust - Jeffrey Place Christian Huntress, Town Planner, briefed the Board on the situation of Jeffrey Place. The proper paperwork was never submitted. Linda Ferrante, Trustee, has submitted a reassignment for the funds that were originally submitted in the form of a certified bank check in the amount of $71,OO0. A motion was made by John Simons to have the applicant complete the necessary paperwork. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. The item will be placed on the next agenda, August 28, 1990. SanLau Realty Trust - Messina Christian Huntress, Town Planner, updated the Board on the situation of the retaining wall behind the Messina's Shopping Center. An appraisal will be done on August 20, 1990. Robert Ercolini asked if there was a structural problem at the present time. A brief discussion took place on whether the actual problem is within the jurisdiction of the Planning Board. The Board will asked Mr. Messina to have a structural engineer look at the site for any possible problem. A motion was made by Robert Ercolini to ask staff to request from Mr. Messina documentation that there are no structural problems. The motion was seconded by John Simons and voted unanimously by those present. Wagon Wheels Subdivision Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated that the applicant has asked for an extension on the time limit for which work will begin on the subdivision. The time limit was up July 21, 1990. Chris has spoken to Town Counsel on the matter and it is at the Board discretion whether to allow the extension. John Simons asked that the files be looked at closely. A motion was made by Robert Ercolini to direct staff to review the files and schedule Wagon Wheels for discussion on the next meeting of August 28, 1990. The motion was seconded by John Simons and voted unanimously by those present. Lot 4 Coventry - Sign Form J - Lot Re[ease The Board had voted to release Lot 4 Coventry II at the last meeting but did not sign the forms. The forms were signed by the Board. Approval Not Required Form A Plans Foulds Terrace Applicant came in with the proper easement documents, but it was for one lot only. Applicant wishes to withdraw the application before the Board. A motion was made by Robert Ercolini to accept the withdrawal without prejudice. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. Dale Street - Chanqinq Lot Lines A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to sign the Form A Plan. The motion was seconded by Robert Ercolini and voted unanimously by those present. Decisions Chestnut Street - Common Driveways Robert Ercolini excused himself from the meeting during the discussion. Because Chestnut Street Common Driveways is still in litigation, the Chairman, George Perna asked for a motion to go into Executive Session. A motion was made by John Simons to go into Executive Session to discuss the Chestnut Street - Common Driveway. The motion was seconded by John Draper and on a roll call vote~ John Draper - yea John Simons - Yea Joseph Mahoney - Yea George Perna - Yea the Planning Board went into Executive Session at approximately 8505 p.m.. At the close of Executive Session the Board will reconvene the public meeting. A motion was made by John Simons to come out of Executive Session. The motion was seconded by John Draper and on a roll call vote~ John Simons - Yea Joseph Hahoney - Yea John Draper - Yea George Perna - Yea the Planning Board came out of Executive Session. WhivDoorwill Preliminary Subdivision The Board asked that Town Counsel be contacted to review the issues. A motion was made by John Simons to grant an extension to August 31, 1990. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. A motion was made byJohn Simons to direct staff to contact Town Counsel for a legal opinion on this matter. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahone¥ and voted unanimously by those present. Public Hearings Great Pond Road - Special Permit Watershed District - Gonsalves John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Dennis Ackerman was present representing the applicant. McCartney was present representing Hayes Engineering. Debbie The proposed structure of 2,400 sq.ft, is approximately 75 feet from the lake and approximately 60 feet from the wetlands and in violation of the Watershed Protection District in three locations. Concerns were raised by the Board as to how run-off will be handled. There will be no fertilizers used on this property. A no cut line will be established. The driveway shall be impervious as shown on the plans. A motion was made by Robert Ercolini to continue the public hearing to August 28, 1990 and direct staff to draft a letter listing the Board's concerns. The motion was seconded by John Simons and voted unanimously by those present. John Simons left the meeting. 129 Hain Street - Site Plan Review John Draper read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Christian Huntress, Town Planner gave a brief explanation of the proposed. Joseph LaGrasse gave the Board a presentation on the proposed. The Board will require a traffic study. Also requested was what type of sign will be used, what type of lighting and what are the hours of operation. The odor of the food was discussed. The Board wanted to know how the applicant would deal with the situation. Shella Landers, 28 School Street, expressed concerns about no legal notification to the Zoning Board of Appeals. A motion was made by Josehp Mahoney to continue the public hearing to August 28, 1990 and direct staff to draft letter with the Board concerns. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. 138 High Street - Congregate Housing John Draper read a letter Christian Huntress wrote to the applicant. Michael Stella went over each of the items listed in Chris' letter to the applicant. Item 1. Parking spaces limitation There will be seven parking spaces for the residents. There will be no parking in the street. The Board suggested that the limit of seven spaces for the residents be in the deed. If the deed is violated the Special Permit will be revoked. Expenses for towing or other costs associated with the violation will be at the owners expense. Item 2. Scale of the project Pictures will be provided for the site showing what the elevations will look like from 300' in either direction. Item 3&8 Cost per unit and comparable site The cost per unit will be between $800 and $1,700 per month depending on the amenities. A list was given to the Board that was prepared by the State on comparable sites with various amenities. Item 4 Lack of prior experience with Congregate Elderly Housing The facility will be staffed with professionals. Services for 24 hour emergency help will be provided by the applicant of each unit. Item 5 Fire Department requirements Grassrlngs will be used instead of grasscrete, because it is easier for the residents to walk on. Item 6 Landscape plan will be furnished at the next meeting, as the scale of the building will be reduced. Item 7 Trash Removal Trash will be removed between 8 and 5 once a week. There is a State mandate for recycling within the next two years. Christian Huntress to check with the Division of Public Works for them to look into the mandated recycling. Item 9 Item 10 Item 11. Stop sign There is no problem with placing a stop sign at the end of the drive. Curb along length of property There is no problem installing a curb along the length of the property. Exterior Lighting and Kitchen Area Brochures were shown on the proposed lighting for the exterior. Proposed kitchen areas were shown for the fourteen units. The Board wanted to know where the mechanicals of the building would be located. Mary Provost, 157 High Street, asked if it was still possible that the proposed will not be built. George Perna explained that a person, by right, can develop~their property. Robert Ercolini read for the Zoning Bylaw, Condition for Special Permit Approval. Dorothy Barker, 146 High Street, expressed her concerns with the size of the pro~ect. Mary DiZazzo, 148 High Street, asked how many people could actually be residents of the proposed project. If there are fourteen units can there be two people per unit, making the total number of 28 residents. George Perna stated that the applicant will supply covenants with restrictions. Michael Stella said that there would be a maximum of 18 residents. There are ten studio apartments with room for one bed and four units that could hold two beds. Mary DiZazzo further commented on the number of cars and parking spaces that were available. The applicant can provide an additional six parking spaces in the rear. The area in the back of the proposed structure will be paved over if necessary. A resident of the neighborhood asked if there was a need for such a facility. The applicant stated that there were waiting list in the Merrimack Valley Area for people with incomes that fit the proposed facility. Robert Ercolini question the economic of the proposed and if it does not work, how would the Board deal with the situation. Christian Huntress, Town Planner, said that the Special Permit would be pulled. Christian Huntress is to check with Hope Hinicucci with regards to applications and existing facilities currently vacant. A motion was made by Robert Ercolini to continue the public hearing to August 28, 1990 and direct staff to draft a letter to the applicant with additional concerns. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. Great Pond Road - Lot 25 & Lot 28 - Special Permit Watershed District Christian Huntress, Town Planner updated the Board on where the application was at this point. Chris stated that he has spoken to the Board of Health and the Conservation Commission regarding Dr. Turano's report on nitrates and phosphorus. John Draper read letters from Christian Huntress to Mr. Horne and from the Conservation Commission. Mr. Horne stated that the plans have been revised to have a limited lawn area on Lot 28 and a dry sewer will be installed on both lots for hook-up to the sewer when it becomes available. Summary of Impact from Dr. Turano's report was read by John Draper. The monitoring of the wells was discussed in relation to any problems with the septic systems. Also discussed was the possibility of establishing a bond. George Perna stated that in the decision there will be reasons stated as to why the proposed will be allowed in the Watershed District, that being the studies that have been made in relation to the septic system and the low density as it relates to what could possibly be developed. Mr Horne's new home is being built on twenty acres. George Perna emphasized that the reasons will be clearly written as to why the Board will allow this Special Permit. John Draper went over some of the conditions that were agreed upon, 2. 3. 4. a dry sewer will be installed a bond will be put in place for future hook-up to sewer funds to be set up for potential failure of a system monitoring wells when there is a problem Conditions will be put in the decision that will be applicable only when the septic system is in operation, not when sewered. A discussion took place on the feasibility of a conservation easement on the property that is owned by Mr, Horne. Mr. Home wants to keep the property in private ownership. A motion was made by Robert Brcolini to close the public hearing, direct staff to draft a preamble to the conditional along with the condition discussed, for Board review, adding input from the Board of Health and Conservation' Commission; set up meeting with Dr. Turano and Richard Doucette, Conservation Administrator, and add any conditions from that meeting to the decision. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. Decision Whippoorwill Preliminary Subdivision This item was tabled until the issues are reviewed by Town Counsel. Minutes July 19, 199~ A motion was made by John Draper to approve the minutes of July 19, 1990. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. A motion was made by John Draper to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahone¥ and voted unanimously by those present. The Planning Board meeting adjourned at 12t4§ a.m. George Perna, Jr., Chairman ~'anet L. Baton, Secretary