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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-02-25The Planning Board held a regular meeting on Thursday evening, February 25, 1988 in the Town Hall, Selectmen's Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at 7:58 p.m. by Vice-Chairman? George Perna. Also present were John Simons, Clerk; and Erich Nitzsche. Paul Hedstrom ,, Chairman arrived at 8:18 p.m.. John Burke was absent. Discussion Lindenwood A brief discussion was held on Lindenwood - Comprehensive Permit. Scott Stocking, Town Planner, suggested that the developer come in under a Discussion item and discuss the plans with the Board. John Simons thought that would be a good idea since there is existing wetlands, the narrow parcel involved and the fact that it is close to the road (Route 114). Scott Stocking also stated that it is actually two parcels divided by a wetland in the middle. He also stated that Lindenwood has a site letter from the State and that they can come into the Board of Appeals for a Comprehensive Permit as early as tomorrow. It is very complex issue, applicant must submit the following for a site letter: 1. How the program works 2. Who gets the units 3. What are they going to cost 4. How the subsidies work. The Board requested that Lindenwood come in for a discussion on March 17, to discuss their plans. Bylaw Amendments Scott Stocking, Town Planner, supplied the Planning Board with a tentative schedule of public hearings for changes in the Bylaws. Drafts of the changes were sent to each Board member. John Simons asked Scott if the whole text of the Section were being published. Scott said yes under the advise of Town Counsel. Mr. William Chepulis, former chairman of the Board, spoke stating that it had been done both ways , with partial text and with complete text. Scott stated that the warrant closes the 18th of March, after that no changes can be made in the articles proposed, it's locked in, but amendments can be made on the floor at Town Meeting. George Perna questioned what was going to be done with the common driveway issues. Scott stated that staff had not come to an agreement as to how to deal with it. Planner still wishes to keep it in the Bylaw, by right and with standards. Paul Hedstram arrived at 8:18 p.m. Approval Not Required Form A's Rea Street- Changing Lot Line MOTION: By John Simons to accept the applicant's withdrawal without prejudice. Second: Erich Nitzsche Vote: Unanimous of those present Sutton Street & Surrey Drive - Creating a Lot MOTION: By John Simons to approve the Form A SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous of those present Salem Turnpike - Route 114 No motion in order. The Board has already approved. Signature needed only. Brook Street No motion in order. The Board has already approved subject to CBA identified. Signature needed only. Salem Turnpike - Brook Street No motion in order. The Board has already approved subject to a notation be put on the plans identifying the lots that do not conform to zoning. The Board signed the plans. Old Cart Way MOTION: By John Simons to approve subject to the applicant only showing Lots 9E and 8C on the plans. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous cf those present Decisions Jeffrey Place Erich Nitzsche stated that there was no mitigation of drainage on the site. Another concern was the easement. Tom Callahan stated that the deed is in escrow and the Board has a copy. Applicant has not filed with Conservation. MOTION: By John Simons to accept an extension until March 4, 1988 SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous of those present Lonq Pasture - Definitive Subdivision The Board is not prepared to make a decision. MOTION: By John Simons to accept an extension until March q~ 1988 SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous of those present Abbott Vi!laqe - Definitive Subdivision Modification John Simons stresseO two concerns: l) location of sewer, 2) length of cul-de-sac which is 1800' No action was rendered. If the Board does not receive an extension, a meeting will be held on Monday, February 29, 1988 at 8:00 p.m. in the Town Hall, Selectmen's Meeting Room, to vote on a decision. Boston Hill Ski Area - Definitive Subdivision MOTION: By John Simons to approve subject to the changes made in the discussion. SECOND: George Perna VOTE Unanimous of those present NOTE: Decision is part of minutes. 1070 Osqood Street - Site Plan Review MOTION: By John Simons to approve the draft decision and change the wording in conditions #6. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous of those present NOTE: Decision is part of minutes Jerad II - Special Permits - Three Common Driveway~ MOTION: By Erich Nitzsche to approve the three common driveways subject to eleven conditions. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous of those present NOTE: Decision is part of minutes Bonds and Covenants Bearhill - Definitive Subdivision - Bond Release MOTION: By George Perna to release $AB,832.00 to Zachary Alexanian and $1,583.5A to John Tuttle for work completed. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous of those present Bearhill - Definitive Subdivision - Signing New Forms - Alexanian MOTION: By John Simons to accept the form and sign them SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous of those present Discussion Bylaw Amendments Scott Stocking, Town Planner, clarified the schedule of the articles for Town Meeting, with the Board. George Perna stated that if the Board has a drainage question, the Board should be able to hire someone at the applicants expense. Paul Hedstrom cited that this would be in the Rules and Regulations Governing the Planning Board, not the Bylaws. Robert Eurcolini spoke to the Board and had a question pertaining to CCRC. He suggested that the Board come up with an amendment that says "anything that has a major impact on the community would be accompanied by a fee to fund whatever studies that are in fact necessary to make decision and that the developer reimburse the Town (up-front). He asked that the Board consider such an amendment. Erich Nitzsche stated two issues; 1) Site Plan, which is in the Bylaws. 2) Subdivisions, which are in the Rules and Regulations. Scott Stocking stated that with the wetland bylaw there is a dispute of being in the jurisdiction of the watershed, we have the power to require independent studies to determine whether it is in fact in the watershed or not. Paul Hedstrom stated that we (as a Board) look into how we can accomplish this through zoning or through RUles and Regulations changes, increasing our fee revenues to be able to pool our monies into consultant fees. Scott stated that the Site Plan fees were low at $25.00 and that to process them alone costs more. At the present time, all monies go into the General FUnd. Mr. Eurcolini spoke on the Lindenwood proposal. MHFA has sent a letter to the Board for comments. The Board has not seen the proposal and given the thirty day period, through the Board of Appeals, the Planning Board would not be able to make comments. The Board disected Scott Stocking, Town Planner, to send a letter to the applicant asking them to come before the Board for discussion. After a lengthly discussion, the Chairman stated that a letter would be sent to MHFA with more imput on the project. Minutes - January ?, 1988, January 21, 1988, and February 8, 1988. MOTION: By John Simons to approve the minutes. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous of those present MOTION: By John Simons to adjourn the meeting SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous of those present The Meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m. Paul A. Hedstrom, Chairman anet L. Eaton, Secretary