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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-02The North Andover planning Board held a meeting on Thursday evening February 2, 1989, in the Town Hall, Selectmen Meeting Room. The meeting as called to order at 8:17 p.m. by the Vice Chairman, George Perna. present were John Simons, Clerk; Erich Nitzsche and Michael Leary. ~aul Hedstrom, Chairman, arrived at 8:58 p.m. ?ublic Hearings Riparian Realty Trust - Site Plan Review - Cont'd. John Simons read letters from Scott Stocking, Town Planner, the Fire 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 50' 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. Iohn Simons wanted the wetlands delineated on the plans. Mr Bergeron lowed John where they were. John also asked what percentage of upland uld not be disturbed. Mr Bergeron said basically a third. Scott Stocking, Town Blanner 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. Mr. 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 Lear¥ to accept the extension and continue the public hearing on February 16, 1989. SECOND: George ?erna 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 - Deletinq Lot Lines MOTION: John Simons to act on the application on the February 16, 1989 meeting. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous Lacy Street - Chanqinq Lot Lines MOTION: By George Perna to accept the Form A Plans SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous Discussions Boston Ski Hill Commercial/Residential Development Bob Dunn, owner of Boston Hill Ski Area ~or 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 Committee 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 Rezoninq 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 ~anet L. Eaton, Secretary