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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-11-08The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on November 8, 1990 in the Town Hall, Selectmen's Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, George Perna at 7~35 p.m. The following members were also presents John Simons, Clerk, John Draper, Joseph Mahoney and Richard Nardella. Approval Not Required Form A Plans Johnson Street - Seccareccio Christian Huntress explained that the applicant had originally requested that the lot have access from Johnson Street. This would have required crossing a wetland within the Watershed Protection District. The revised plans allow for accessing from Sandra Lane which eliminates the filling of a wetland. A motion was made by John Simons to approve the Form A as presented. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. Discussions Fellowship Bible Church Property Mr. Richard Rubino and Mr. Mark Gross presented a plan to the Board. This plan was the same in form and character as the plan which was used in the rezoning of the property at last May's Annual Town Meeting. The Board being concerned with the aesthetic character of the site asked that the applicant treat all sides of the building as if it was the front, due to the unique positioning of this parcel between Routes 114 and 125. The Board is further concerned with the impact that this site will have on the traffic along route 114. The access to the site has the potential to be moved further east to allow for a longer stack up line to the intersection just west of the site. The applicant will address these concerns prior to filing a formal application for Site Plan Review. George Perna asked Christian Huntress, Town Planner if any motion was required at this time. Christian Huntress stated that since this is a discussion that no motion is required at this time. Samuel Phillips Common Christian Huntress stated that the Special Permit was issued in 1988, an extension has been requested by the applicant. John Simons stated that he has reviewed the original files and that he would like the applicant to submit the original perspective sketches that were presented with the original application. A motion was made by John Simons to approve the extension of the Special Permit issued for this site in 1988. The extension will be granted for a one year period and shall expire on December 7, 1991. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimous by those present. Coventry Erosion Control Problem Christian Huntress, Town Planner, informed the Board of an existing problem with Coventry Estates. Severe erosion has been noticed down stream of the wetlands immediately adjacent to the property. The Town is currently holding an erosion control bond in the amount of $99,000.00. The Conservation Commission has been working with the applicant but Christian Huntress would like the Planing Board to be aware of the problem and further be aware that the Board may be asked by staff to pull the bond in an effort to protect the neighboring properties from erosion. Christian Huntress will keep an eye on the situation and approach the Board if the problem is not resolved. North Andover Business Park The Board was present with covenants as required under the subdivision control law. George Perna asked Christian Huntress if the covenants where in order. Christian Huntress stated that the covenants were prepared on standard forms used by the Town and did appear to be in order. A motion was made by John Simons to accept the covenants as drafted and presented to the Board. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimous by those present. At this time the Board was also presented with final plans which incorporated all concerns which had to be addressed prior to endorsement. A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to sign the plans as presented to the Board. The motion was seconded by John Draper and vote unanimous by those present. The Board then signed the Definitive Plans for the North Andover Business Park Extension. Thomas Neve was present on behalf of the applicant. Public Hearinqs Chestnut Street - Special Permit - Common Driveway John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Christian Huntress, Town Planner, reviewed the history of the parcel. The applicant, Ben Osgood, had previously been denied an Approval Not Required Plan (Form A) by the Planning Board. The Board had felt the plan showed a subdivision as defined by M.G.L. and that the plan utilized a common drive to access more than three lots which was not allowed by the Zoning Bylaw. The Land Court had then ruled that the plan did not show a subdivision as defined by M.G.L. and remanded the plan to the Planning Board. The court did find in favor of the Planning Board with regard to the issue of the common driveway, but went on to order that the Boar either approve a plan which showed multiple common driveways to access the lots, or the original plan presented which showed 12 lots all receiving access from one common drive. In the best interest of preserving the wetlands and natural features of the site, staff had recommended that the Board approve the plan which showed one crossing to access 12 lots. Staff further recommended that under the Special permit process the Board require that the applicant construct the drive to the standards of a minor roadway. On October 11, 1990 the Board had issued those conditions through a Special Permit granted for construction of a common driveway. Subsequently the applicant had reviewed the conditions with the Division of Public Works and found that minor modifications were required from an engineering standpoint. The conditions have been redrafted with input from DPW and are before the Board for approval this evening. The Board reviewed the draft. A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to approve the Special Permit to construct a common drive as requested, with the conditions as redrafted by staff. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimous by those present. Film Microelectronics - Site Plan Review John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated that the application before the Board has been before the Technical Review Committee and was discussed at the last Planning Board Meeting. During that discussion the Board asked Chris to draft a set of conditions if favorable recommendations were received from all departments. Chris stated that he has received favorable recommendations from the Board of Health, the Fire Department and the Division of Public Works. All concerns received from the Board of Health, the Fire Department and the Division of Public Works have been incorporated in the draft conditions. Conservation has a discrepancy with the wetland delineation and is presently reviewing. Jim Bourgeois, E.D.C. Corp., was present and introduced Tom Neve, Thomas E. Neve Associated, the engineer, Greg Leach, of Channel Building Company, Don King, Vice President of Manufacturing, Film Microelectronics, and Robert Webster, Bayfleld Company. Also present were Mr. Santos of Kenics, an abutter and Bob Murray from the Trustees of the Reservation. Members of the Planning Board visited the site along with the Conservation Commission on Saturday, November 3, 1990. Jim Bourgeois discussed the proposed development and its surroundings. Christian Huntress stated that any changes to the proposed development as the result of the Conservation Commission's Hearings will require the applicant return to the Planning Board. George Perna stated that he would prefer the mechanicals of the building were not on the roof. Landscape plans were discussed as well as the lighting of the proposed. Plans to be provided. Lighting will be down cast, box type. Members of the Board expressed concerns of noise, lighting and odor. John Simons asked about the construction schedule. Jim Bourgeois summarized: rough grade on Flagship Drive extension before the end of this month; 2. foundation in the ground before the first of the year; 3. framing of the building through the winter months; 4. completion of the roadway when winter breaks; 5. scheduled occupancy in July. The binder will be done before occupancy, possibility May or June. George Perna asked about loading docks. Jim Bourgeois stated that there will be one loading dock but the building is designed so that more could be added if needed. John Simons asked if the noise was loud with regard to the mechanicals of the building and if so, could it be muffled. Jim Bourgeois stated that adding another building does not increase the decibels. The Board expressed concerns about the type of material that would be used in the construction of the building. They do not want to see a metal building. The preference was split brick or something similar. Landscaping will be reviewed by the Town planner. The storing of chemicals on the site has been addressed by the Fire Department and fall under the SARA Title III requirements. Jim Bourgeois stated that he has been working with the Fire Department on this issue. George Perna asked for comments from the audience. The only comment was from the Trustees of the Reservation on the visual impact on the hiking trails, being minimal. A motion was made by John Simons to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. A motion was made by John Simons to approve the conditions delineated in the draft decision and those discussed by amending the following by adding conditions~ 2. 3. 4. relating to the building facade; the mechanicals of the building; protecting trees in the front of the proposed; amended Conditions 13, 14, and 3 of the draft. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. Minutes July 26, 1990 - August 7, 1990 A motion was made by John Simons to approve the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. A motion was made by John Simons to adjourn the meeting, the motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present. The Planning Board Meeting adjourned at approximately George D. Perna, Jr., Chairman