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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-06-08The North Andover Planning Board held a meeting on June 8, 1989, in the Town Hall Library/Conference Room. The meeting was called to order at 8:25 p.m. by Vice Chairman, George Perna. Also present were John Simons, Clerk; Erich Nitzsche and Michael Leary. Paul Hedstrom, Chairman, arrived at 8:35 p.m. Public Hearings Boston Brook - Definitive Subdivision & PRD Special Permit John Simons read the legal notices to open the public hearings. Ralph Joyce, attorney, representing Miano Realty Trust, was present and spoke to the Board. The application has been before the Planning Board and was withdrawn without prejudice. The application before the Board now is for a four (4) lot subdivision and an eighteen (18) unit PRD. Three of the lots are for single family homes, the fourth lot being used for the 18 unit PRD. The previous application contained a 21 unit PRD. Paul Hedstrom arrived at 8:35 p.m. Erich Nitzsche questioned the existing lot lines and the proposed lot lines. John Simons asked what the units would look like, he would like to see four (4) units together. Paul Hedstrom questioned the paved width of the private drive into the units. Byron Holmes, Giessier Engineering, told Paul that the pavement would be 22 feet wide. Paul asked about sidewalks within the subdivision. Mr Holmes said there would be no sidewalks. Byron also stated that the plans before the Board now are the same plans that were presented before except that there are now eighteen units not twenty-one units. John Simons spoke on screening and the necessity of screening in the PRD portion of the proposed project. Byron Holmes stated that to the East, South and West of the property was land own by the state. John also questioned how the open space was determined and wanted to see it on the plans. Mr. Holmes showed John on the plans. John stated that the open space would have to be defined in the Conservation Easement. Nelson Packer, 40 Campbell Road, expressed concerns about Boston Brook and run-off from the development. Ralph Joyce reassured Mr. Packer that the run-off would be taken care of and would not impact the surrounding property. The applicants have an Order of Condition from the Conservation Commission. Paul Hedstrom questioned where the Board of Health was at this point on the proposed project. Mr. Holmes stated that he has been before the Board of Health with the designs of the septic system and they are reviewing the plans. Paul stated that there were three letters from the Board of Health in the files, the first of which says there was one lot out of twenty-one lots the perced, the last letter says there could be twenty-one lots. Erich Nitzsche asked Ralph Joyce if the first part of the roadway was a public way. Ralph said, "yes" and that the rest would be private. John Simons asked what the length of the cul-de-sac was. Byron Holmes responded, 650 feet to the center. Mr Holmes stated that flood elevations have been reviewed by the BSC Group. The Federal Government has also had a study done by Camp Dresser McKee and their figures are one third of those of the BSC Group. MOTION: By Paul Hedstrom to continue the public hearing until June 15, 1989. SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous George Perna turned the meeting over to the Chairman, Paul Hedstrom at 9:2Q p.m. Brookview - Definitive Subdivision Thomas Neve, Thomas E. Neve ~ Associates spoke to the Board. He stated that an extension has been granted until June 30, 1989. He said that he would like an extension on the subdivision until the next Town Meeting. One of the issues was parking. George Perna stated that he did not want to extend the public hearing any further. John Simons said he wanted to extend the hearings. Tom Neve said he was not comfortable with the situation as it is or with extending the application for another year. Paul Hedstrom suggested extending the public hearing for four months and set up a workshop. MOTION: By John Simons to accept an extension for four (4) months from June 30, 1989 to October 31, 1989. SECOND: Michael Lear¥ VOTE: In favor - John Simons, Michael Lear¥ and Paul Hedstrom. Opposed - Erich Nitzsche Abstaining - George Perna Riparian Realty Trust - Lot 1 and 2 Berry Street Site Plan Review Dennis Cronin, attorney, gave the Board background on the application before the Board. He stated that since the first public hearing in October, the project has been scaled down from 125,OOO sq. ft. to 95,000 sq.ft. A new notice of intent has been filed with the Conservation Commission. George Perna wanted the issues identified before the Board went any further with this application. Dennis Cronin said that the issues were the design o~ the project and a letter from the Building Inspector relative to the interpretation of the parking and whether an accessory parking garage was necessary to accommodate the proposed. Dennis Cronin stated that Mr. Nicetta had not seen the plans at that time and has since reviewed them and the parking meets the requirements for what is proposed. John Simons question how many separate lots there were. Mr Cronin stated that there were two separate lots. Peter Ogren, Hayes Engineering, went over changes as a result of the Conservation Commission. Mitigation of Drainage Report was given to the Board to review. Chris Huntress stated that he had spoken to Richard Doucette, Conservation Administrator, on the fifty (50) foot buffer area and Richard stated that the Conservation Commission was strongly opposed that a portion of the project was being built within the 50 foot buffer area. Peter Ogren stated that at the Conservation meeting on June 7, 1989, was the first time any reference was made to a 50 foot buffer zone. John Simons questioned the percentage of upland that would not be disturbed. Paul Hedstrom stated that the report says 48% including wetlands. John Simons wanted to see a landscaping plan. Mr Ogren was waiting for site plan approval before submitting. John Simons said it was part of the requirements of a submittal. A lengthy discussion took place on what the issues were and information that is needed in the site plan review process. These issues were in a letter, dated February 7, 1989 from the Planning Office. Some of the issues were: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Landscaping Form A Plan building elevations along Berry Street Rip-rap design Sign design Three story parking garage is accessory building Order of Condition from Conservation Dumpsters/screening Drainage calculations submitted to D.P.W. before closing the public hearing details of retaining walls Redesigning parking area to North of Building #2 What material will be used to stabilize the retention area? Some of the concerns were: 2. 3. 4. Lighting parking residential area abutting Too intense of a project The Board wanted to know the outcome of the Conservation meeting. Dennis Cronin stated that the abutters may not have been notified properly and the the applicant is going before the Conservation Commission on June 21, 1989. Perc tests have been done on the project. MOTION: By George Perna to continue the public hearing to the first meeting in August and accept an extension for three months. SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous Approval Not Required Form A Plans Enfield Street John Simons read a letter from Chris Huntress to Ralph Joyce. Also read was a letter from the Fire Department. Bob Nicetta to review and submit a statement. MOTION: By John Simons to accept the withdrawal without prejudice. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous Discussion Edgewood Life Care - CCRC The applicant has requested an extension for holding the public hearing. MOTION: By George Perna to accept his request for an extension subject to filing the proper paperwork; the extension of forty days. SECOND: John Simons VOTE: Unanimous National Aerial Advertising Chris Huntress has sent a letter to Town Counsel requesting an opinion from them as to the Airport being required to conform to the Town Zoning Bylaw. Joel Bard, Kopelman & Paige is working on the issue. The Board stands on the fact that this application is to conform to the Zoning Bylaw. Cranberry Lane - Request for Extension on Completion John Simons read a letter from the developer of Cranberry Lane requesting an extension of completion of the subdivision. MOTION: By John Simons to extend the completion date to October 1989. SECOND: Michael Leafy VOTE: Unanimous Hickory Hill - PRD Mr. George Barker asked to be put on the agenda to discuss modifications he is comtemplating to his Hickory Hill PRD Project. With him were Peter Ogren and Harmon (Skip) Kiley of Hayes Engineering. The modification would lessen the amount of pavement and increase the land area outside of the "limit of work line". One detention pond is being proposed instead of two detention basins. The sewer has been redesign. The buildings proposed will be closer to the looped roadway. Paul Hedstrom asked if the proposed has been before the Conservation Commission. Mr Ogren said that the original plans was brought before the Conservation Commission but not this proposal, but they intend to go before the Commission. Paul Hedstrom would like plans to be submitted to the Department of Public Works and the Conservation Commission for written comment. Bonds/Lot Releases Coventry I & II No bond submitted, no action taken. Glencrest Drive - Release Lot MOTION: By George Perna to release Lot 7 Glencrest Drive. SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous French Farm - Bond Release MOTION: By Michael Leary to release $9,281.95 on the recommendation of the Department of Public Works. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous The Pines - Bond Release Ben Osgood, Jr., asked the Board upon producing As-Built Plans for The Pines Subdivision, that they would release $10,O00.00 so the As-Built Plans could paid. The Board saw no problem with the request. Carlton Farms - Release of Security Erich Nitzsche read a letter from the Department of Public Works. There are still items to be addressed. Issues to be placed on the June 15, 1989 agenda. Jerad II - Accept Bond/Release Lots MOTION: By George Perna to accept Form K, Performance Secured by Lender's Agreement. SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE; Unanimous MOTION: By Michael Leary to accept Form J and release the lots. SECOND: George Perna VOTE: Unanimous Hitchinq Post Road - Requestinq Bond Amount The subdivision was approved by default. The Board requested that a public hearing be held on recinding the approval and put conditions on the subdivision. The hearing to be July 13, 1989. The Board will not determine a bond amount on a subdivision that has been approved by default until the approval is recinded by Planning Board action and conditions to be placed on it. Decisions Rosemont - PRD Decision to be drafted ior Planning Board vote on June 15, 1989. Erich Nitzsche would like granite curbing within the project. Department of Public Works to submit written comments and concerns which will be incorporated into the decision. Woodchuck Grove - PRD MOTION: By John Simons to accept an extension to June 21, 1989 and vote on June 15, 1989 on the decision. SECOND: Michael Lear¥ VOTE: Unanimous Bald Meadow Subdivision Draft decision was presented to the Planning Board. placed on June 15, 1989 agenda. Liberty Hills II Subdivision Decision to be Draft decision was presented to the Planning Board. Decision to be placed on June 15, 1989 agenda. Minutes February 16, 1989; March 2, 1989; April 13, 1989; April 24, 1989; April 27, 1989; May 11, 1989 and May 18, 1989. MOTION: By George Perna to accept the minutes. SECOND~ Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous March 16, 1989; April 6, 1989 and May 18, 1989 MOTION: By John Simons to accept the minutes. SECOND: Erich Nitzsche VOTE: In Favor - Erich Nitzsche, John Simons, George Perna and Paul Hedstrom. Abstaining because of absence - Michael Leary. MOTION~ By George Perna to adjourn the meeting. SECOND: Michael Leary VOTE: Unanimous The Planning Board adjourned the meeting at 11:40 p.m. Paul A. Hedstrom, Chairman ~a-n-et L. ~.aton, Secretary