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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-02-10REGULAR MEETING - February 10, 1986 The PLANNING BOARD held a Regular Meeting on Monday evening, February 10, 1986 in the Town Hall Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at 8:15 p.m. with the following members present and voting: Michael P. Roberts, Chairman; John A. James, Jr., Clerk; John J. Burke. Karen Nelson, Town Planner was also present. MINUTES Motion: Second: Vote: By John J. Burke to accept the minutes as drafted of the January 27 and February 3, 1986 board meeting. John A. James, Jr. Unanimous. PUBLIC HEARING Gray Wood Estates - Continued John James read a letter from concerned abutters of this proposed subdivision. It cited some areas of concern, e.g., wetland flagging errors, drainage and septic problems and an incomplete environmental impact report. They also recommended that the Planning Board deny the subdivision because it is not responsible. The letter was placed on file. Phil Christiansen addressed some of the issues raised in the letter: IEP, an independent consultant, flags the wetlands. There was also a discrepancy between a Conservation memo dated January 23, 1986 and comments made by a Conservation member who was present at the meeting. The Planning Board has asked for clarification of these site problems by the Conservation Commission before the public hearing is continued. The Planning Board responded to the several comments made by the abutters: - The wetland discrepancy, if one exists will be determined by the North Andover Conservation Commission under MGL Ch. 131- Wetlands Protection Act. - The septic disposal issue will be referred to the Board of Health for compliance on local regulations and Title V. - An alternative drainage plan will be reviewed by a Planning Board representative and discussed with the Engineer at a subsequent hearing. - The Environmental Report as submitted by the Engineer is complete. Motion: Second: Vote: By John A. James, Jr. to continue the Public Hearing until February 24, 1986. John J. Burke. Unanimous. Regular Meeting - February 10, 1986 (Continued) APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED FORMS Forest St., Forbes Realty trust, modification of lot lines. Motion: By John A. James, Jr. to ask the applicant to withdraw the plan because it does not comply with frontage requirements. (The plan shows 3 frontage exception lots.) Second: John J. Burke Vote: Unanimous Chestnut St., Finocchiaro, new lot created. Motion: By John A. James, Jr. to endorse the plan subject to the following conditions: to note on the plan whether it is a public or private way; the width of the road; the abutter to the north should be noted. Second: John J. Burke Vote: Unanimous. DECISIONS Jerad Place - Definitive Subdivision Motion: Second: Vote: Note: By John J. Burke that the Planning Board approve the plan of Robert Janusz subject to the 30 conditions stated in the draft. John A. James, Jr. Unanimous This decision hereby becomes a part of these minutes. Special permit -Foresta- Lot 5 & Road construction - Village Way Karen Nelson informed the Board that four members are necessary to render a decision for a Special Permit. It was postponed until the February 24, 1986 meeting. The meeting ADJOURNED at 9:00 p.m. Mic~~man Nancy R. ~tegen~son, Secreta y