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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-08-19August 19~ 1985 REGUL~AR MEETING The PL~ANNING BOARD held a regular meeting on Monday evening, August 19, 1985 in the Town Hall Heeling Room, The following members were in attendance: Michael P. Roberts, Chairman; Paul A. 'Hedstrom, Vice-Chairman; Oohn A. 3ames, Jr., Clerk; Erich W. Nitzsche. Karen Nelson, Town Planner was also present, The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m. MINUTES MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John A. 3ames, J~. to approve the minutes of the August 5, 1985 Planning Board meeting. By Michael P. Roberts. Unanimous. HERITAGE ESTATES A letter of extension was acknowiedged on Heritage Estates from Merrimack Engineering Services, Inc. until September 9, 1985. Karen Nelson stated that it would have to be changed to September lC, 1989 which is the day after the next board meeting. M~. 3ames Hamblet, an abutter, hlred the engineering fi~m of Vanesse/Hangen to conduct a traffic/safety study on the proposed new intersection to Heritage Estates. Mr. Rick Bryant represented the firm and made a short presentation. The intersection was studied on Tuesday, August 13, 1985 st midday. The conclusion of the study was that the d~iveway as proposed in the subdivision plan would pose a safety hazard based on their analysis. Copies of the study would be forwarded to the Highway Dept. and other interested panties. PUBUIC HEARING DATE - COVENTRY ESTATES DEFINITIVF The public hearing date on Coverntry Estates was set for Monday, September 16, 1985. PLIANS NOT REQUIRING APPROVAl' MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: BY John A. James, Jr. that we endorse the following plans not requiring approval. Paul A. Hedstrom. Unanimous, 1) Forbes Realty - Gray St., creating 9 new lots. 2) Dolan frust - Sharpners Pond Rd., creating 3 lots. 3) R.T. Realty Trust - Sharpners Pond Rd., lot line change. 4) Fart Better Homes - Salem St., lot line change on 2 lots. 5) Columbia Realty - Columbia & Sutton Sts., creating 1 lot by variance 9ranted by the Board of Appeals. 6) Chester Uear - Turnpike St., 2 lots created. DECISIONS Sideri Place MOTION: ECOND: OTE: OTE: By John A. James, Jr. that the Planning Board approve the definitive subdivision plan entitled Sideri Place in accordance with the numbers paragraphs contained on three pages which number 12 in total. Paul A. Hedstrom. Unanimous. The decision hereby becomes a part of these minutes. <~MacMiff Because only three membera were present at the board meeting at thia time, the deciaion to vote on the MacMiff decision was poatponed until e fourth member was present. STATUS REPORTS ,bbott Meadows & Paddock Estates Developer, Scott Follansbee did not attend this Planning Board meeting as requested. He is at least 6 months behind schedule in finishing the referenced subdivisions. The board directed Karen Nelson to send Mr. Foilansbee another letter and strongly recommend that he attend the next Planning Board meeting or legal action would be taken by the Board. Biggio - Forest St./Stonecleave James Kroesser represented Mr. Biggio to the Planning Board and stated that he would like to preaent s 'Form A' to the Planning Board for their approval for the lots of land contained on Forest St., No. Andover and Stonecleave Rd., Boxford. The Chairman stated that the Planning Board will take the matter under advisement pending review of this matter by other town boards. It will be taken up at the September 9, 1985 board meeting. L~ETTER OF EXTENSION Old Center Street - A 30-day extension was granted until September 23, 1985. :ORRESPONDENCE 17 18 The board reviewed a leltter from Mr. Cyr, Highway Surveyor to the Board of Selectmen asking that an investigation be made to access the Jefferson Park office park complex onto Route 114. A meeting with MEPA was scheduled for Friday, August 23, 1983 in Boston with the lown Planner, and 3ce Cushing, representative for 3efferson Park. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By 3ohn A. James, Or. that the Planning Board authorize the Town Planner to convey and support the position of the Highway Surveyor at the MEPA meeting. Paul A. Hedstrom, Unanimous. At this point in the meeting, Erich W. Nitzsche entered the meeting. (8:45 p.m.) BOND REUEASES Equestrian Estates MOTION: BY 3ohn A. 3ames, 3r.~ to release $45,800 on the Equestrian Estates Bond in accordance with the Highway Dept. letter for $30,000 for subdrainage and headwalls and a Public Works letter to release $15,800 for water main construction. SECOND: Paul A. Hedstrom. VOTE: Unanimous. Carlton Farms - Johnnycake St. MOTION: By 3ohn A. 3ames, Or., to endorse the $150,000 bond release in accordance with the Highway Dept. letter for drainage, gravel and binder coat of hottop. SECOND: Paul A. Hedstrom. VOTE: Unanimous. Because a fourth members arrived at the meeting, the MacMiff decision was brought before the board for a vote. MacMiflf Development Corp. MOOTION: By Erich W, Nitzsche to deny the petition for a Special Permit for a common driveway on Uots 1 & 2 Salem St. under the MacMiff Development Corp. common driveway Special Permit for 163 Salem St. for the reasons stated in the decision. SECOND: Paul A. Hedstrom. VOTE: Three in favor of the motion; one (3ohn A. James) against the motion. NOTE: The decision hereby becomes part of these minutes. The BOARD ADOOURNED AT 9:05 P.M. Michael P. 'Robe~%s, Chairman Nancy R. Stevenson, Sec'y