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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-16The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on Thursday evening February 16, 1989 in the Town Hall, Selectmen's Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at 8:20 p.m. by the Vice Chairman, George Perna. Also present were John Simons, Clerk; Erich Nitzsche and Michael Leary. Paul Hedstrom, Chairman, arrived at approximately 9:00 p.m. Public Hearinqs Brookview - Definitive Subdivision Scott Stocking update the Board on the Brookview Subdivision. The Board had requested the applicant to look into the zoning along Route 114. Scott stated that the most pressing issue is the subdivision. George Perna suggested a zoning article relative to the area from Johnson Street to the Farnum Property. John Simons agreed. He stressed reasonable zoning, but with lines and contours; relative to zoning of this parcel, no. Tom Neve, engineer for the Farnum's, stated that he would like R-3 zoning on the Farnum Street side of the parcel and GB on the Route 114 side. The issues of concern are: 1. Traffic Study 2. Soil 3. State D.P.W. Tom Neve was requesting action from the Board. George Perna wanted a draft article suitable for Town Meeting. A sub-committee to be formed. Michael Leary expressed concerns about rezoning just one area, citing the Farnum Property. Tom Neve stated that his clients were not ready to sell the property. Michael Leary expressed concerns about piece meal zoning. Erich Nitzsche spoke about the topography as being two separate parcels. Tom Neve said that the area was protected at present under the GB Zoning District. John Simons spoke on the VC District vs the GB District, citing limitations. George Perna expressed concerns about going back three years ago and rezoning the GB and residential area and would prefer just changing the line. Tom Neve stated that VR.zoning allows four units per acre, and that bein~ t~ ~en~e~' .~e asked the Board for an extension to the middles of May, after Town Meeting. MOTION: By Michael Leary to grant the extension to May 30, 1989. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous of those present. The sub-committee will consist of Paul Hedstrom and John Simons. Woodchuck Grove - PRD John Simons read a letter from the applicant requesting an extension. MOTION: By John Simons to accept the extension to March 31, 1989 subject to the language change in the request. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Boston Brook Subdivision & PRD John Simons read a letter from Ralph Joyce requesting an extension to March 31, 1989. MOTION: By Michael Leary to accept the extension. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous of those present. Paul Hedstrom arrived at 9:00 p.m. Milco Definitive Subdivision Scott Stocking stated that the extensions would run out February 23, 1989. Bob Janusz showed the Board plans for the Janusz property and the Miller property. He stated that time was of the essence. Erich Nitzsche would like to see a rough draft of an alternative plan. John Simons read a letter from the Miller Estates requesting an extension. MOTION: By John Simons to accept an extension to March 31, 1989. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche Erich Nitzsche would like input from the ConServation Commission. VOTE: Unanimous. George Perna turned the meeting over to Paul Hedstrom. Subdivision Rules and Requlations John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Scott Stocking presented the Board with draft dated February 6, 1989. The Board reviewed the draft. MOTION: By Michael Leary to adopt the drafted Subdivision Rules and Regulations. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous. John Simons asked to amend the motion. Page 52 of the Rules and Regulations to read: Residential-l, Street length of 800' to be 700', due to symmetry. Scott Stocking stated that 800' was recommended due to two acre zoning, doubling the size of the lots. MOTION: By John Simons to amend the Rules and Regulations using 700' for street length. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: In favor - John Simons, George Perna Opposed: Michael Leary, Erich Nitzsche and Paul Hedstrom. MOTION: By Michael Leary to adopt the Rules and Regulations as written. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous. Circuit Repair Corp. - Site Plan Review Joseph LaGrasse spoke and stated that there were twelve issues remaining to be addressed as the result of the last hearing. Those issues were: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Traffic Light Building Elevation Mechanical Equipment on the roof Professional stamps Removal of soil Grading easement with Lot F Parking Height o~ structure Indicate access easement' 32' wide Landscape plan to correspond to site plan No-cut line on landscaping plan Show stormwater retention Joseph LaGrasse further commented on each of the issues addressing all of them. Paul Hedstrom questioned the mechanical systems on the roo~. Paul stated that they are to be on the ground4 Joseph LaGrasse said he would submit the screening for the system on the roof. Bill Hmurciak reviewed the drainage calculation. Erich Nitzsche did not agree with the excavation figures Joe presented. Erich stated that 5,000 to 7,000 yards would be excavated, not 500 yards. MOTION: By George Perna to close the public hearing and take the matter under advisement. SECOND:Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous Approval Not Required Form A Plans Upland Street MOTION: By George Perna to accept the plans as shown. SECONDs John Simons VOTE: Unanimous. Cochichewick Drive MOTION: By Michael Leary to accept the plans as shown. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous Discussions Rezoninq Route ll4/Hillside Road Rezoninq Issues Michael Leary stated the he was in support of rezoning the Route 114 and Hillside Road area to R-5. There are nineteen home owners involved. Frank Serio, spokesmen for the area, stated that the nineteen home owners were leaning toward the R-5 zoning. Erich Nitzsche stated that as a Board they would not want to see nineteen different proposals. Mrs. Joan Redman stated that of the 32 acres, only 15 acres were buildabte. Paul Hedstrom asked Frank Serio the minimum acreage. John Simons said selling as one to two parcels would be better than selling 19 separate parcels. On issues, the Planning Board expressed concerns on the following: 1. Size of possible complexes 2. Phasing the development Frank Serio to get firm consensus from the group relative to R-5 zoning or come up with a new zoning district. Paul Hedstrom told Frank Serio a draft for a new zone would be ready for him to pick up. Willow Street/Flagship Drive Tom Neve asked the Board for waiver. Downtown Rezoninq A committee to be set up with John Simons on the rezonlng of downtown. MOTION: By George Perna to have John Simons head up the committee. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: Unanimous Minutes February 2, 1989 MOTION: By Erich Nitzsche to accept the minutes for February 2, 1989. SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous MOTION: By John Simons to go into Executive Session to discuss Abbott Village SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous. MOTION: By George Perna to come out of Executive Session. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous The Planning Board came out of Executive Session at 11:26 p.m. Paul Hedstrom stated that the Board would miss Scott Stocking, Town Planner, who is leaving the Town to work for a private firm. The Board wished Scott well. MOTION: By George Perna to adjourn the meeting. SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous. The Planning Board adjourned the meeting at 11:28 p.m. Paul A. Hedstrom, Chairman { L. Eaton, Secretary