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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-19The North Andover Planning Board held a meeting on January 19, 1989 in the Town Hall, Selectmen Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at 8:08 p.m. by Vice Chairman George Perna. Also present were John Simons, Clerk; Erich Nitzsche and Michael Leary. Paul Hedstrom, Chairman arrived at 8525 p.m. Public Hearinqs Ragweed Realty Trust - Site Plan Review John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. A letter was received and read from the North Andover Fire Department. Joseph LaGrasse was present representing Circuit Repair Corporation, Lot E2 Flagship Drive. The applicant is proposing to build a one story, 16,O00 square foot building for assembly, light manufacturing and business office on a lot containing 80,000 square feet. The building will be the headquarters for Circuit Repair Corporation. Joseph LaGrasse presented the Board with a booklet with the proposal. Mr LaGrasse stated that he has responded to the letter from the fire department in detail. The facility will employ approximately 20 people. The chemicals used in the process will not be hazardous. A list will be submitted to the fire department. John Simons asked if you could see the building from Route 114. Joe LaGrasse answered, no and that the proposal was located some 400 feet from Route 114. Erich Nitzsche asked the elevation of the roof. Joe LaGrasse said the elevation of the roof was 21 feet. John Simons would like to see what it would look like from all four sides, as it abuts a Residential Area. Paul Hedstrom arrived at 8,25 p.m. George Perna questioned the right of way. Joe LaGrasse said there is an access easement running through the parking lot to the abutting property. Two parking spaces will be eliminated from the plans in the back portion of the property. John Simons questioned the lighting. Joe LaGrasse showed John on the plans and stated that the lights would be wall mounted facing down to the ground. Erich Nitzsche asked Scott Stocking, Town Planner, if he had a problem with the parking. Scott Stocking stated that 17 spaces were needed for administration and 22 spaces were needed for the warehouse according to the Bylaw. The applicant is showing 36 spaces. Scott told Joe Lagrasse to show where the parking could be located, while not necessarily developing it, since only twenty (20) cars will likely use the facility. Joe LaGrasse stated that the site was being balanced by removing 16 feet of fill from the hill and putting it in the front part of the site. He said that not too much fill would be removed from the site. Erich Nitzsche asked how much would be removed from the site. Joe LaGrasse replied that under 1,O00 yards would be removed. Erich Nitzsche asked if the applicant had a problem with restricting the number of trucks removing fill from the site. George Perna would like to see more landscaping along the Route 114 side of the building. Erich Nitzsche wanted to see mitigation of the 100 year storm event, and an engineers stamp on the drainage calculations and on the soil report. Paul Hedstrom questioned if any progress has been made towards installing traffic lights at the Willow Street/Route 114 intersection. Joe LaGrasse stated that his client would be willing to work with the Planning Board. The Planning Board would like to see a traffic cop or lights at the intersection. Scott Stocking said that a group of businesses in the park were working towards putting in lights at that intersection. Paul Hedstrom asked Scott Stocking to contact Channel Building regarding the formation of a team to work forward in obtaining traffic lights at the Willow Street/Route 114 intersection. MOTION: By John Simons to continue the public hearing to February 2, 1989 SECONDs Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous Woodchuck Grove - ?RD A1 Shaboo spoke to the Board regarding the B.S.C. Consulting Group closing their Middleton Office. Al'so, Mike Herlihy, the consultant working on Woodchuck Grove, no longer works for the B.S.C. Group. The applicant was looking for the Boards okay to have Bill Hmurciak, D.P.W. review the design work for drainage. Bill Hmurciak, D.P.W. stated that lengthy discussions have taken place on the drainage issues. Paul Hedstrom wanted the situation recapped. John Willis stated that the B.S.C. group in Middleton was hired as a consultant for Woodchuck Grove, to go over the drainage design for the site. He said that he has paid the B.S.C. group with no written documentation from them with the exception of a few hours that were spent at the site. Erich Nitzsche spoke briefly on the site drainage and flooding on Salem Street. Scott Stocking asked Bill Hmurciak, D.P.W. if he was comfortable reviewing the design. Bill replied that he was comfortable reviewing the drainage for the site, as to design. An extension is needed to continue the public hearing to February 16, 1989 with February 28, 1989 as deadline. MOTION: By George Perna to continue the public hearing until February 16, 1989 and accept an extension until February 28, 1989. SECOND~ Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous Boston Brook - PRD John Simons read a letter from Ralph Joyce asking for an extension on the public hearing for the Boston Brook, PRD Project. MOTION: By John Simons to accept the extension on the public hearing to February 16, 1989 SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous Approval Not Required Form A Plans Upland Street - Combining 3 Lots Applicant needs owners signature. MOTION: By John Simons to accept the withdrawal of the Form A Plan for Upland Street without prejudice. SECOND~ Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous Granville Lane MOTION: By Erich Nitzsche to accept the withdrawal of the Form A Plan for Granville Lane without prejudice. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous Chickering Road/Mass Avenue - Creating Four Lots MOTION: By George Perna to accept the Form A Plan for Chickering Road/Mass Avenue. SECOND~ John Simons VOTE: Unanimous Discussions Hickory Hill - PRD Peter Caurso was present representing Mr. BArker. he stated that documents have been approved by the State. He was asking for the Board to sign the plans so they could be filed with the Registry of Deeds Office. Scott Stocking gave the Board a memo listing seven (7) issues that need to be addressed. John Simons asked him about the last item on the list. Scott Stocking spoke to the Board regarding the decision that was voted on, in that the final design was left with a lot of discretion and flexibility which would be lost by staff if the plans were signed and filed. Signing the plans was not recommended at this time. George Perna asked A1 Shaboo how long it would take to address the issues. A1 said that the issues were addressed. Scott said that he had been working on a December 9, 1988 plan and the one before the Board was dated January 3, 1989 which he had not reviewed. A1 stated that he had left a set of those plans in the office. Scott Stocking recommended that the Board defer the signih~ until the next meeting so that he would be able to review them properly. MOTION: By George Perna to accept the plans subject to Scott Stocking, Town Planner reviewing the Conservation Restriction Easement, the mylars and the memo of January 19, 1989 being incorporated in the plans. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous NOTE~ Two member signed, third signature after Town Planner's review. The Planning Board signed the following plans: Marco Rubber, Clark Street Daigle, 7 Hodges Street C&P Realty, 31 Flagship Drive Route 114/125 Rezoning Study The discussion was tabled until February 2, 1989 meeting. Rezoninq Study - VR District/Route 114 Scott Stocking was looking for direction from the Board on the rezoning study of the VR District. The Chairman, Paul Hedstrom suggested that he and staff along with Tom Neve work on the Village Residential District (VR). John Simons expressed concerns about the time involved in studing the rezoning and the time before Town Meeting. Paul Hedtrom stated that it was a density issue relative to sewer capacity in the area. A brief discussion took place on the VR District along Route 114 between the Board members and the Town planner. Paul Hedstrom requested that Scott Stocking, Town Planner come up with alternatives for the chairs review to present to the full Board. Set Meeting Dates - Reviewing Subdivision Rules and Regulations A workshop will be held on Monday January 30, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room for reviewing the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. Town Meeting Articles Scott Stocking sent a memo to the Planning Board with a list of proposed Town Meeting Articles that were initiated by staff. John Simons presented his own list of article. They were: 2. 3. 4. Clean up CCRC Section of the Bylaws Stream Protection Act Paper Streets - off the Town map School Site provision John Simons eleborated on the School Site Provision, dedicating land for a school site. Paul Hedstrom called it linkage and said it was illegal. A brief discussion took place on the feasibility of creating such a bylaw. Paul Hedstrom said he would get a legal opinion on the issue. Minutes APril 29, 1988, September 22, 1988 & October 6, 1988 MOTION: By George Perna to accept the minutes. SECOND: Erich nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous October 26, 1988, November 17, 1988, November 29, 1988 & December 1, 1988 MOTION: By Erich Nitzsche to approve the minutes SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE: In favor - George Perna, Erich Nitzsche, Michael Leary and Paul Hedstrom. Abstained - John Simons due to absence. November 3, 1988 & December 15, 1988 MOTION: By John Simons to approve the minutes. SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE: In favor - George Perna, John Simons, Michael Leary and Paul Hedstrom. Abstaining - Erich Nitzsche due to absence. April 28, 1988 MOTION: By Michael Leary to approve the minutes SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: In favor - John Simons, Michael Leary, Erich Nitzsche and Paul Hedstrom. Abstaining - George Perna due to absence. June 14, 1988 MOTION: By Michael Leary to approve the minutes. SECOND: John Simons VOTEs: In favor - John Simons, Michael Leary and Paul Hedstrom. Abstaining - George Perna and Erich Nitzsche, both were absent. January 10, 1989 MOTION: By Erich Nitzsche to approve the minutes SECOND~ Michael Leary VOTE: In favor - Michael Leary, Erich Nitzsche and Paul Hedstrom. Abstaining - John Simons and George Perna, both were absent. MOTION: By Erich Nitzsche to go into Executive Session to discuss two cases of Coolidge vs N.A.P.B.; Angus Realty Trust vs. N.A.P.B. and Deseliets vs N.A.P.B. SECOND: George Perna VOTEs Unanimous The North Andover planning Board held a meeting on Thursday evening February 2, 1989, in the Town Hall, Selectmen Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at 8:17 p.m. by the Vice Chairman, George Perna. Also present were John Simons, Clerk; Erich Nitzsche and Michael Leary. Paul Hedstrom, Chairman, arrived at 8:58 p.m. Public Hearings Riparian Realty Trust - Site Plan Review - Cont'd. John Simons read letters from Scott Stocking, Town'P~anner~'-.the~re Department and the Building Inspector. ~ .>" William Bergeron, engineer, went over the concerns of the Fire Department. Mr. Bergeron stated that they have been before the Conservation Commission. He also stated that the revised plans show the building is 100' from the Elm Square Development as requested by the Planning Board. The applicant is asking for a waiver from the §0' buffer, for access to three buildings. There is a parking garage shown on the plans to address the parking issues. Ninety percent of the parking spaces are for the office space requirements and 10% for retail use. A total of 300 spaces required for the project. The parking garage could accommodate 165 parking spaces. Mr. Bergeron showed the Board floor plans (3 scenarios), each containing 20'x60' modules. Mr Bergeron went over the list of issues from Scott Stocking, Town Planner. Easement document supplied for septic systems. Landscaping added near the detention area. John Simons wanted the wetlands delineated on the plans. Mr Bergeron showed John where they were. John also asked what percentage of upland would not be disturbed. Mr Bergeron said basically a third. Scott Stocking, Town Planner asked about the type of rip-rap. Mr. Bergeron said stone. Erich Nitzsche asked if the bridge design had been submitted. Mr. Bergeron said no, he had just received the okay from the Conservation Commission. George Perna asked about lighting. John Simons asked about the design of the buildings. Mr. Bergeron showed the Board, asked about what they will be made of, Mr. Bergeron said concrete (textured). George Perna asked about the signs. Mr. Bergeron showed the Board the type of signs. Paul Hedstrom arrived at 8:58 p.m. George Perna and Erich Nitzsche elaborated on lighting and size of the signs. John Simons stated that a registered landscape architect stamp was needed. John also commented on the need for common driveway applications or Form A Plan. Erich Nitzsche would prefer Form A lots. Mr. Cronin stated that the land was grandfathered in 1985. George Perna asked if the parking garage was permitted in the area. Bergeron said yes. He also asked about the septic systems. Mr. Bergeron stated that all have been submitted to the Board of Health. Paul Hedstrom questioned whether parking garages were allowed. Erich Nitzsche questioned the letter from the Board of Health. Mr. Bergeron said that since the letter, he has met with the Board of Health to address the issues. An extension is needed from the applicant to extend the public hearing. MOTION~ By Michael Leary to accept an extension until April 30, 1989 with readvertising the hearing. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous Circuit Repair Corp. - Site Plan Review - Cont'd. Scott Stocking, Town Planner, stated that the applicant was requesting an extension of the public hearing to February 16, 1989. MOTION: By Michael Leary to accept the extension and continue the public hearing on February 16, 1989. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous Subdivision Rules and Requlations The Planning Board held a brief discussion on the draft of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. Two issues that were brought up were the definition of private ways and the length of cul-de-sacs. Approval Not Required Form A Plans Upland Street - Deleting Lot Lines MOTION: John Simons to act on the application on the February 16, 1989 meeting. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous Lacy Street - Chanqing Lot Lines MOTION~ By George Perna to accept the Form A Pl~'sj' SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous Discussions Boston Ski Hill Commercial/Residential Development Bob Dunn, owner of Boston Hill Ski Area for 35 years, was present with plans to develop the area into part commercial and part residential. He has been before the Planning Board to protect the zoning of GB. Also present was Bob and John Batal from Batal Builders, of Virginia, who are doing the project. Proposed are 104 town houses to be located on the hill and a small commercial shopping area at the foot of the hill. Mr. Dunn stated that he would like the commercial area to have stores such as Talbots, L.L. Bean, Carroll Reed Ski Shop and possibly a wine and cheese shop. Discussions - cont'd. Route 114/125 Rezoninq Committea Recommendations of the Rezoning Committee were to zone the area R-5, which allows twelve units per acre. Town Planner recommends eight units per area. The present zoning is R-3. Paul Hedstrom questioned why not Industrial zoning. The Planning Board supports Residential zoning with six (6) units per acre. Staff Review Route 114/125 Issues A brief discussion took place of the area. Downtown Rezoning Study A brief discussion took place on the rezoning of the downtown area. Election of Officers MOTION: By John Simons to keep those now in office. SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous Minutes - January 19, 1989 MOTION: By John Simons to accept the minutes. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous MOTION: By John Simons to adjourn the meeting. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous The meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m. Paul A. Hedstrom, Chairman a-n-et L. Eaton, Secretary