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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-10The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting in the North Andover Senior Center on Thursday evening, January 10, 1991. The meeting was called to order by the Acting Chairman, John Simons, at 7:50 p.m. The following members were present Joseph Mahoney Acting Clerk, John Draper and Richard Nardella. The Chairman, George Perna, Jr., was absent. Also present were Karen H.P. Nelson, Director of Planning and Community Development and Richard Doucette, Conservation Administrator. Discussions 490 Main Street - Site Plan Review Christian Huntress, Town Planner, gave the Board members copies of a draft decision for their review. Peter Shaheen, attorney for the applicant, discussed the draft that was prepared by staff. Joseph Mahoney read a letter to the applicant's attorney from the Town Planner, Christian Huntress. A letter was also read from Attorney Shaheen to Christian Huntress. The applicant has no problem with the draft decision. The Board expressed concern with occupancy vs implementation of the landscaping plan. Christian Huntress explained the procedure. Public Hearinqs Warrant Article Petition of Redman & Others Joseph Mahoney read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Frank Serio, 250 Hillside Road, stated the townhouses were allowed in the district, its the number of units per acre that the petitioners want changed. The Board was told that the developers interested in the area said it would not be feasible to develop the land with nine units. Joan Redman, spoke to the Board stating that developers have found that only 10 acres of the 30 acres involved were buildable. Ms. Redman further stated that before the industrial park was developed there was 20 acres that was buildable. The industrial park development moved the wetlands. A lengthy discussion took place on the original intent of the Residential-6 (R-6) Zoning District. John Simons went over the history of the site located between Route 114, Hillside Road and Route 125. Christian Huntress, Town Planner, commented that 12 units per acre was too high. Nine (9) units per acre was a compromise from the original draft by the Board. Residents voiced concerns on encroaching wetlands. A lengthy discussion took place on uses in the area. The Board asked Richard Doucette, Conservation Administrator, and Christian Huntress, Town Planner, to investigate the wetlands vs uplands. A motion was made by John Draper to close the public hearing and direct staff to review the maximum number of units allowed. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present. Recommendation will be made at the next meeting. Warrant Article Associate Member to the Planninq Board Petition of the Planninq Board Joseph Mahoney read the legal notice to open the public hearing. A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to close the public hearing and recommend favorable action on an Associate Member to the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present. Warrant Article Watershed Protection District Petition of the Board of Health, Planninq Board Conservation Commission and Joseph Mahoney read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Richard Doucette, Conservation Administrator, gave a presentation and went over the changes proposed. The format has been changed slightly, as housekeeping. There was some confusion on the bylaw as it was written. Ail agricultural uses were allowed under Section 3A2 of the old bylaw, now under Agricultural Best Management Program. Section C5 did not allow underground storage tank - per the Fire Department, with the now state of the art design, fuel tanks would be allowed in the Watershed District. Section 3B was interpreted that it was assumed that you could get a Special Permit. Clarification was made that if you wanted to do specific things, a person would have to go for a special permit. Section 3B3 did not allow commercial kitchens was not allowed in the existing bylaw. After reviewing with the Board of Health, if hooked up to the sewer, could be allowed by special permit. Section 4Al - Added - Ail storm water management system shall employ Best Management. Richard Doucette distributed a booklet on Best Management. A lengthy discussion took place on the history of the Watershed Protection District. Several portions of the existing bylaw were placed in the proper order and section making it easier to understand. Gayton Osgood, Board of Health, expressed his concern with commercial kitchens only being allowed when on sewer, stating that the Planning Board should not regulate commercial kitchens as they are already regulated by the Board of Health. There are commercial kitchens in existence within the Watershed District that are on septic systems and they are strictly monitored by the Board of Health. Mr. Osgood further expressed the elimination of such language in %he bylaw. John Simons explained that the scope of the warrant has to be considered when substantial changes are requested. As the warrant was written, eliminating language that was not advertised cannot be done, but should be considered in the future. A discussion took place on wetlands and tributaries. Distances from the lake was also discussion at great length. A re-draft will be reviewed at the January 24, 1991 meeting. A motion was made by Richard Nardella to continue the public hearing to January 24, 1991 and direct staff to review the re- draft. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. Warrant Articles Village Commercial Dimension Table 2 Village Commercial - Off-Street Parking Village Commercial - Screening & Landscaping Petition of the Planning Board Joseph Mahoney read all three legal notices to open hearings. Christian Huntress, Town Planner, gave a presentation on the Village Commercial District. A lengthy discussion took place On the Village Commercial District. The history of the district was reviewed. Bob Dunn expressed his concerns with the three (3) acre minimum lot size. A lengthy discussion followed. The Board was willing to accept 2.2 k acres for the lot requirement. A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to continue the public hearing to January 24, 1991. Staff will review the minimum lot size and report back to the Board at the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present. Whippoorwill Subdivision - Cont'd Christian Huntress, Town Planner, presented the Board with a draft decision. The decision was also reviewed by the applicant and changes are needed. The Board expressed their concerns with the recent findings from the Conservation Commission which rules larger wetland as jurisdictional. Tom Neve stated that the Conservation Commission may ask him to move the location of the roadway. Clarifications were made on Conditions 3 and 15. A condition will be added stating that a "no cut line will be placed on the Definitive Subdivision". A restrictive covenant was provided by Mr. Neve. The Board will review. A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to continue the public hearing to January 24, 1991, direct staff to revise the conditions and applicant to contact the Board of Health and the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present. 490 Main Street - Site Plan Review The draft decision was reviewed by both the Board and the applicant. A motion was made by John Draper to approve the decision as written by staff. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present. NOTE~ The decision is part of the minutes. Bonds Francis/Florence Estates Forms are not in the proper form. Staff will work with -the applicant and bring back to the Board at the next meeting. A motion was made by John Draper to have the applicants complete the forms properly and will be scheduled for review at the next Planning Board Meeting. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present. John Draper left the meeting at 11:30 p.m. Turner Estates - Bond Release A motion was made by Richard Nardella to release $7,500 as recommended by the D.P.W. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. Hawkins Lane - Salem Forest III A motion was made by Richard Nardella to retain $9,500 for the completion of Hawkins Lane as recommended by D.P.W. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. Tiffany Lane -Jeffrev Place A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to release all but $9,000 as recommended by the D.P.W. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present. Flaqship Drive - Grasso A motion was made by Richard Nardella to retain $7,500 for the completion of the industrial subdivision as recommended by D.P.W. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unanimously by those present. Minutes September 13, 1990 September 27, 1990 October 4, 1990 October 25, 1990 A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to approve the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present. Approval Not Required Form A Plans Boxford Street - Chanqinq Lot Lines A motion was made by Joseph Mahoney to approve the Form A Plan. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present. A motion was made by Joseph Mahone¥ to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Richard Nardella and voted unanimously by those present. The Planning Board Meeting adjourned at approximately 11545 p.m. George Perna, Jr., Chairman ~Fanet L. Eaton, Secretary