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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-02-0353 SECOND '. Vote: February 3, 1986 board meeting. John J. Burke. Unanimous. Carlton Farms MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John J. Burke to release per the Highway Surveyor's recommendation the following funds: Carlton Lane - $43,600 - binder hottop and Johnnycake St. - $50,000 - binder hottop. John A. James, Jr. Unanimous. Marbleridge Estates - No bond release at this time is recommended by the Highway Surveyor. OTHER BUSINESS Land Bank Proposal - Mr. Joel Szabat of the Growth Steering Committee was present to address the Planning Board of the Land Bank Proposal. He explained that the concept of a Land Bank has been developed as a mechanism to provide communities with the financial means to acquire conservation and recreation land outside of the existing property tax structure. The community levies a real estate transfer fee (tax) on each sale of property in the town. The fee is a percentage of the price of the sale. The funds raised in this manner are administered by the local conservation commission for the purpose of acquiring and managing land for public use. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By Paul A. Hedstrom to support a Land Bank article for the 1986 Annual Town Meeting. John A. James, Jr. Unanimous. Letters of Credit MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John J. Burke to review each application on an individual basis and to request that the Board's first choice for collateral is a passbook followed by a tri-party agreement and to deny Spring Hill and Campion Hall letters of credit. Erich W. Nitzsche. Unanimous. The meeting ADJOURNED at 10:40 P.M. Michael P. Roberts, Chairman Nancy R~ Stevefison, Secretary PB: 57 REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 3, 1986 The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on Monday evening, February 3, 1986 at 8:05 p.m. in the town Office Meeting Room. The following members were present and voting at the meeting: Michael P. Roberts, Chairman; Paul A. Hedstrom, Vice-Chairman; John J. Burke and Erich W. Nitzsche. Karen Nelson, Town Planner and William Cyr, Highway Surveyor were also present. PUBLIC HEARING Orchard Hill/Commerce Park John Burke read the pUblic Hearing notice and the letters from the Town Boards and Departments. John Callahan Engineer for the applicant, George Barker made the following comments: - Parcel will have underground utilities. - Presently has only one lot in the subdivision. - Does not wish to create Form A lots because of traffic. - Roadway will service Merrimack Valley Credit Union. - Approximately 15 acres in the parcel. Karen Nelson informed Mr. Callahan that if additional lots were subsequently added, the subdivision is subject to Modification under M.G.L. Chapter 41. Erich Nitzsche commented on peak flow runoff. A site visit has been scheduled for Saturday morning, February 8, 1986 at 11:15 a.m. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: John J. Burke to take the matter under advisement. Paul A. Hedstrom. Unanimous. Foresta-Special Permit-Lot 5 & Road Construction-Village Way (Continued) Ralph Barbagallo represented Anthony Foresta and presented the Board with a letter from Christiansen Engineering who was asked to review the Village Way subdivision for the applicant. Christiansen's recommendations are that the Planning Board approve the Special Permit for the roadway and house construction due to the fact that precautionary erosion measures will be used. A site visit has been scheduled for February 8, 1986 at 9:45 a.m. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John J. Burke to take the matter under advisement and close the public hearing. Paul A. Hedstrom. Unanimous. APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED FORMS 1) Spring Hill Road, Paul St. Hilare, lot line change. 2) Lisa Lane, Douglas Wilson, lot line change. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John J. Burke to approve the plans not requiring Planning Board approval. Paul A. Hedstrom. Unanimous. ZONING PROPOSALS Building Limitations Article (Citizen Petition) Peter Shaheen, Town Counsel, informed the Planning Board that he needed to do more research on this article. He contacted Mr. O'Connell at the Attorney General's Office and was informed that the article must proceed through normal channels. Note: John A. James, Jr. arrived at the meeting (9:15 p.m..) Adult Bookstore Article (Citizen petition) The Board requested that Karen Nelson contact the petition to be present at the Public hearing to explain the intent and answer questions on his article. Zoning Bylaw Committee Recommendations Article 12: Minimum Contiguous Buildable Lot Area Requirements MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John J. Burke to insert 50% in the minimum lot area portion of the article for the newspaper advertisement. Paul A. Hedstrom. Three to two (Erich Nitzsche, John A. James opposed.) Discussion followed concerning whether a 75% amount for this article should have been inserted because it would give the Planning Board more flexibility to change the percentage amount. Articles may not be increased in number but may be decreased on Town Meeting floor. MOTION: By Paul A. Hedstrom to reconsider the motion. SECOND: Erich W. Nitzsche. VOTE: Unanimous. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By Paul A. Hedstrom to advertise the Contiguous Building Lot article at 75%. John A. James, Jr. Unanimous. Article 15: Phased Development Bylaw Karen Nelson explained that the reason this article was placed in the warrant was to counter a Building Limitations Article should one be inserted. The Phased Development bylaw has been successfully implemented in other town and provides for a fair and rational limitation to be placed on new construction activity. The Town Planner will set Public Hearing dates for all aforementioned articles. They are tentatively scheduled for the month of March. DECISION Elm Square Builders - Site Plan Review MO TI ON: SECOND: VOTE: NOTE: BONDS By John A. James, Jr. to approve the Site Plan Review application of Elm Square Builders with the attached conditions dated October, 1985 prepared by Diprete, Marchionda & Associates, Inc. Engineering and Planning Consultants. John J. Burke.- Unanimous. The decision hereby becomes a part of these minutes. Marbleridge Estates - William Cyr, Highway Surveyor recommended that no release be made at this time. Campion Hall MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John A. James, Jr. to release Lots 1-22 in the Campion Hall Subdivision from the covenant due to the posting of security. John J. Burke. Unanimous. Teoma Estates MOTION: By John J. Burke to release $2,500 for grubbing and SECOND: VOTE: clearing in accordance with the Highway Surveyor's recommendation. John A. James, Jr. Unanimous. Shannon Lane MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John J. Burke to accept the passbook application pending review by Town Counsel and the Release of Covenant. John A. James, Jr. 4-1 (Paul Hedstrom oppossed.) The meeting ADJOURNED at 9:55 p.m. MICHAEL P. ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN NANCY R. STEVENSON, SECRETARY