HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-11-04~ember 4, 1985 - Regular Meetin~q
The North Andover PLANNING BOARD held a regular meeting on
Monday, November 4, 1985 in the Senior Center. The following
members were present and voting:
Michael P. Roberts, Chairman; Paul A. Hedstrom, Vice-Chairman:
John A. James, Jr., Clerk; John J. Burke and Erich W.
Nitzsche.
Karen Nelson, Town Planner was also present.
called to order at 8:12 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 21, 1985 BOARD MEETING
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
The meeting was
By John A. James, Jr. to approve the minutes of the
October 2], 1985 board meeting.
John J. Burke.
Unanimous.
ABBOTT VILLAGE EXTENSION
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
By John J. Burke to accept the letter of extension
granted to the Planning Board until November 20, ]985.
Erich W. Nitzsche.
Unanimous.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED FORMS
Mill Rd., Kmlec, Creating 1 lot.
Hillside/Turnpike, Kmiec,~u0~
Forest St., Hyde, Lot line changes.
Berry St., Landry, 2 frontage exception lots.
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
By John A. James to endorse the above form A submittals.
By John J. Burke.
Unanimous.
Autran Ave., Devine, creating 1 new lot.
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
By John A. James, Jr. to endorse the above Form A plan of
Autran Ave. provided that we receive a letter from the
Highway Surveyor stating the condition of the road is in
acceptable condition.
Erich W. Nitzsche.
Unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARING
Deerfield Lane - John A. James, Jr., Clerk read the legal notice
and the correspondence received from the Highway Department,
Board of Public Works, Board of Health, Tree Department and F~re
Department. Phll Christ~ansen, Engineer for the developer made the
presentation to the Board. He stated that there are wetlands on
the property. A proposed pumping station would have to be
installed. The Planning Board discussed the issue of compliance
with the Subdivision Control Law and the requirement of extending
cul-de-sacs to the property line for future extension.
MOTION: By John A. James, Jr. to take the matter under advisement
and continue the public hearing until the November 18,
1985 board meeting and to take a site visit of the
SECOND:
VOTE:
property on Saturday, November 16, 1985.
Paul A. Hedstrom.
Unanimous.
DECISIONS
Merrimack Valley Credit Union
MOTION: By Paul A. Hedstrom to grant the petition for Site Plan
Approval under the Special Permit Process for the
Merrimack Valley Credit Union plan dated October 1, 1985
subject to the 10 conditions attached to the decision.
SECOND: John A. James, Jr.
VOTE: Unanimous.
NOTE: The decision hereby becomes a part of these minutes.
Plan shall be signed prior to recording at North Essex
Registry of Deeds.
MOTION:
SECOND:
~VOTE:
NOTE:
Heritage Estates
By Erich W. Nitzsche that the Planning Board approve the
Heritage Estates Subdivision plan dated March, 1985 in
accordance with the draft approval Nos. 1 through 24.
John A. James, Jr.
Unanimous.
The decision hereby becomes a part of these minutes.
STATUS REPORTS
Bear Hill - Karen Nelson will meet with Bud Cyr, Highway Surveyor
in the field to go over the remaining items to be done to stabilize
the subdivision for the winter months.
French Farm - The gate box problem has been taken care of per Ben
Osgood. Karen Nelson will also visit this subdivision with the
Highway Surveyor to review what items have been taken care of
before winter.
Vest Way/Bridges - This subdivision was scheduled to be completed
on November 1, 1985. Mr. Michael DelRossi, a resident of Vest Way,
explained to the board the many problems still surrounding this
subdivision. Karen Nelson will make a site visit with Buddy Cyr to
assess the problems. This item will be placed again on the
November 18, 1985 agenda.
Spring Hill -
MOTION: ---~y Erich W. Nitzsche to leave the detention pond the
present size, and fill, grade, slope and seed the area to
detain drainage and to change the size of the 8" pipe
culvert to 12".
SECOND: John A. James, Jr.
VOTE: Unanimous.
Frances Estates - Tabled
discussion.
until the
developer is present for
Abbott Meadows r A copy of Scott Follansbee's letter will be sent
to William Cyr for his review prior to the Planning Board signing
the release from covenant form.
Paddock Estates - A letter was read from Mr. Follansbee asking for
a release of $20,000 on the bond. Mr. Roberts asked that this item
be placed on the November 18 agenda and that Mr. Cyr be contacted
for his recommendation for the bond release of $20,000, since a
~ber of items still remain to be completed.
BOND RELEASES
Equestrian Estates
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By John A. James, Jr. that the Planning Board release the
funds of $98,000 in accordance with the Highway
Surveyor's recommendation.
Paul A. Hedstrom.
Unanimous.
The Pines
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By John A. James, Jr. that the Planning Board authOrize
the release of $75,000 in accordance with the Highway
Surveyor's recommendation.
Paul A. Hedstrom.
Unanimous.
The Planning Board ADJOURNED at 9:40 p.m.
Michael P. Roberts, Chairman
Nan~y~Y~Steven-son, Sec y