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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-02-24REGULAR MEETI~_ February 24, 1986 The PLANNING BOARD held a Regular Meeting on Monday evening, February 24, 1986 in the Town Hall Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m. with the following members present and voting: Michael P. Roberts, Chairman; John J. Burke and Erich W. Nitzsche. Karen Nelson, Town Planner, William Cyr, Highway Surveyor, and G. Vicens, Chairman of the Conservation Commission were also present. MINUTES Motion: Second: Vote: By John J. Burke to approve the draft minUtes of the February 10, 1986 Board meeting. By Erich W. Nitzsche. Unanimous. PUBLIC HEARINGS Desilets - Special Permit - Lot 1 - Essex Street John J. Burke read the legal notice for the Special Permit. Motion: By John J. Burke to continue the hearing until March 3, 1986 because four (4) members are needed for a quorun on Special Permits. Second: By Erich W. Nitzsche. Vote: Unanimous. Gray Wood Estates - Continued hearing John J. Burke read a letter from Christiansen Engineering requesting that the hearing be continued to March 3, 1986 due to the illness of Phil Christiansen. Motion: Second: Vote: By John J. Burke to continue the Public Hearing until March 3, 1986. Erich W. Nitzsche. Unanimous. Hardtcourt - Site Plan Review (Forbes Realty) Thomas burns, Counsel for the Lawrence Eagle Tribune stated that the Planning Board does not have the authority with only 3 members present to open the Public Hearing and continue it to March 3, 1986. He insisted that the hearing go forward as pub- lished or that nothing be done this evening and to readvertise the Public Hearing for a future date. He also stated that if the Planning Board were to continue the Public Hearing until 3/3, it would be illegal. John J. Burke read the legal notice. Motion: By John J. Burke that we contine the hearing until 3/3/86. February 24, 1986 - Continued Second: Erich W. Nitzsche. Discussion: Thomas Burns stated that if 4 members are needed as a quorum to hear discussion and approve a Special Permit, it also needs 4 members to open a Public Hearing and continue it. Note: Members John A. James, Jr. and Paul Hedstrom were absent from the meeting. Chairman Roberts stated to Mr. Burns that the Planning Board takes Special Permits as a serious matter. We will consult with Town Counsel about his issue. Vote: Unanimous. APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED FORMS Laconia Circle Motion: By Erich W. Nitzsche to endorse the plan of land revising lot lines for 3-A-A and 4-A-A. Second: John J. Burke. Vote: Unanimous. Campion Hall, Forbes Realty, Lot line changes on 8A, 9A, 10A. Motion: By Erich W. Nitzsche to endorse this plan subject to the applicant placing the Zoning District and covenant on the plan. Second: John J. Burke. Vote: Unanimous. Forest St., Forbes Realty Motion: By Erich W. Nitzsche to endorse the Form A plan of land submitted for lot line changes on lots 23A, 24A, 25A, 26A, 27A, 28A. Second: John J. Burke. Vote: Unanimous. Winter Street, Jen-Con Construction, lot line changes. Motion: By Erich W. Nitzsche to endorse the plan of land submitted by Dana Perkins subject to it being stamped with the non-compliance statement. (Lots 3-A-A & 4-A-A) Second: John J. Burke. Vote: Unanimous. DISCUSSION Coventry Estates - Preliminary subdivision John J. Burke read the letters from the Highway, Fire, Tree, Health and Conservation Departments. Scott Moorehead, engineer from Beta International and Victor Hatem, attorney for the applicant had the following statements to make: - There will be 84 1-acre house lots. - Two miles of associated roadway. - Three significant and one minor crossing of the Wetlands. February 24, 1986 - Continued Elizabeth Bell, Director of Essex County greenbelt Association informed the Board that they are currently negotiating a swap of land with Coventry Estates so as to create a large corridor of open space. Motion: Second: Vote: By John J. Burke to take the matter under advisement. Erich W. Nitzsche. Unanimous. DECISIONS Foresta - Village Way - (2) Special Permits & Coventry Four members are needed as a quorum to make a decision on Special Permits. The decisions will be continued until the next meeting. Orchard Hill - Definitive Subdivision A letter of extension for 30 days was read and accepted by the Planning Board from George Barker. FRANCES & FLORENCE ESTATES Attorney Charles Kelly, representative for E.C.S. requested that the Planning Board release lots in his subdivision for house construction. In order to gain the release of the lots, the developer must provide a sewer line and connection to each dwelling. The sewer line has been installed, however there is no connection. Therefore the applicant has requested to install septic systems on the lots, in addition to connecting each dwelling to the proposed sewer line. The Planning Board took the matter under advisement and seeks comments from the Conservation Commission, Board of Health and Board of Public Works. SHARPNER'S POND ROAD Mr. Stephen Breen requested that the Planning Board release a covenant on subject property, dated October 7, 1981. The covenant was created as a result of a court case between V. Scott Follansbee and the Planning Board and stated that no more than 13 lots were allowed with c~mmon driveways. The release of this covenant will allow for better planning/placement of the lots on subject parcel. The Planning Board took the matter under advisement. BOND RELEASE Bridges Land - Note: John J. Burke abstained from voting. Motion: No motion was made. Chairman Roberts stated that we continue this agenda item until the next Board Meeting. The meeting ADJOURNED at 9:50 p.m. Roberts, Chazrman