HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-06-02REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 2, 1986
The PLANNING BOARD held a regular meeting on Monday evening,
June 2, 1986, in the Senior Center. The meeting was called to order
at 8:00 p.m. with the following members present and voting:
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Erich W. Nitzsche, Chairman; Michael P. Roberts,
Vice-Chairman; John L. Simons, Clerk; John J. Burke.
PUBLIC HEARING
Half-Moon Woods - Definitive Subdivision
John Simons read the legal notice and opened the Public
Hearing. Letters from the Fire, Highway and Tree Departments and
Board of Health were read into the record.
A representative from Control Associates, Inc., Wilmington, MA
gave a brief overview of the Subdivision:
- The parcel contains 12 acres with 8 house lots.
- Site visibility onto Route 114 is appx. 500 feet.
- Accel./Decel. lanes will be installed.
- Conservation Commission approved a dry hydrant for the site.
John Warlord, the applicant, described the parcel as gently,
rolling hills. He does not anticipate to make many changes in the
site; there may be some tree cutting. He also said there would be
no wetland filling.
The board discussed, the possibility of Lot 5 being deeded to
the Town for use as a park or playground.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By Michael P. Roberts to take the matter under advisement
and to accept input from the Conservation Commission at a
later date and to request that the plan show adjacent
properties and subdivisions.
John J. Burke.
Unanimous.
Holt Rd., Cristaldi - Site Plan Review
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By Michael P. Roberts to continue the Public Hearing until
the June 16th board meeting at the request of the
applicant because he needs additional time to rework the
plans.
John J. Burke.
Unanimous.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED FORMS
Patton Lane, Michael Ca~ozzi, Lot line changes 5C & 6C.
MOTION: By Michael P. Roberts to approve the Plan submitted by
Michael Capozzi showing lot line changes.
SECOND: John J. Burke.
VOTE:
(Note:
Unanimous.
Paul Hedstrom arrived at the meeting 8:30 p.m.)
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Turnpike Street, John Callahan, Creation of 2 new lots.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By Michael P. Roberts, to accept Mr. Callanhan's
withdrawal without prejudice on the Plan of Land on
Turnpike Street because no wetlands were delineated on the
plan and old lot lines need to be shown.
Paul A. Hedstrom.
Unanimous.
Main St. & Davis St., Paul M. Lambert, Convey Parcel B to Claire
Foley
MOTION: By John L. Simons to reject endorsing the Plan of Land for
Paul M. Lambert for the following reasons: There is no
frontage on Parcel B and therefore falls under the
Subdivision Rules & Regulations: and, Setbacks of
residential structures are not provided.
SECOND: Paul A. Hedstrom.
VOTE: Unanimous.
Shar~ner's Pond Rd., Boys Club of Lynn, Creation of lots
Middleton and have Stree Frontage in No. Andover
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
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By Michael P. Roberts to accept Roy Nagy, Boys Club of
Lynn's request to withdraw the Plan without prejudice and
to have the Planning Board in Middleton sign off on the
Plan before it is submitted in North Andover.
John J. Burke.
Unanimous.
DECISIONS
Special Permit -Common Driveways, Milltown Realty Trust, Foster St.
John Burke read a letter from Ralph Joyce stating that a
meeting was held on May 14, 1986 with the Conservation Commission,
which Mr. Nitzsche attended. Discussion followed with Jack Lindon,
Conservation Commission member, as to whether a 12" or 18" pipe is
needed under the driveways.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By Michael P. Roberts to wait until the Conservation
Commission makes their decision on the size and placement
of the pipes before the Planning Board makes their
decision.
John J. Burke.
Unanimous.
Oxford Place - Preliminary Subdivision
MOTION: By Paul A. Hedstrom that the Planning Board disapprove the
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SECOND:
VOTE:
preliminary subdivision plan entitled Oxford Place,
prepared by Dana Perkins dated February 17, 1986 per the
draft conditions 1-7.
Michael P. Roberts.
Unanimous.
EXTENTIONS
Orchard Hill - Definitive Subdivision
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By Michael P. Roberts to accept the Letter of Extension to
June 17, 1986 from John Callahan Assoc. on behalf of
George Barker, applicant.
John J. Burke.
Unanimous.
Cranberry Lane - Definitive Subdivision
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By John J. Burke to accept the Letter of Extension to June
20, 1986 from Diprete, Marchionda and Assoc. on behalf of
Flintlock Realty Trust.
Michael P. Roberts.
Unanimous.
Ventura - Preliminary Subdivision
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By Paul A. Hedstrom to accept the Letter of Extension to
June 16, 1986 from Thomas Ventura.
MiChael P. Roberts.
Unanimous.
STATUS REPORTS
Bear Hill Subdivision
Karen Nelson informed the board that May 16 was the deadline
for final hottop of Bear Hill. John Tuttle was present and
explained the reasons why it is not completed. Bad spring weather
was his rationale. Member John Simons told Mr. Turtle that he was
sick of getting promises from the developer and at each Planning
Board meeting give extension after extension. Member Burke told the
Board that he felt work was progressing. Mr. Turtle stated that he
converses daily with the Highway Surveyor regarding his progress.
MOTION: By Michael P. Roberts to place this issue on the June 16th
agenda and to request a status report from the Highway
Surveyor so that the Planning Board is aware of the
progress which is being made.
John J. Burke.
Unanimous.
SECOND:
VOTE:
Brid~es Subdivision
The Board agreed to table this item until the June 16th board
meeting.
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DISCUSSION
Elderly Housing - Preliminary Discussion
Mr. Lou Minicucci, Elderly Housing Director, gave a brief
presentation to the Board of a proposed Elderly Housing Comples.
The project will be located at the end of School St. and Second St.
and will consist of 28 units. Some of the units will be midway
between elderly housing and complete nursing facilities. A variance
will be applied for through the Zoning Board of Appeals. Plans for
this project will be submitted on or about April, 1987.
Spring Hill Drainage
John Burke read two letters from residents Hartnett and Gordon
of Lots 6 & 7 Summer Street who were concerned about a drainage
problem on their property and an unsightly detention pond in front
of their homes. A letter from Mike Graf of the Board of Health
stated that water flowing out of stump dump has contaminated the
water. Mr. Paul St.Hilaire, current developer of Spring Hill
Subdivision and Tom Neve, engineer of the project were present to
shed some light on the problem. The board instructed Mr. St. Hilaire
to work with Mr. Neve to review possible solutions to the problem.
The issue is to be placed on the June 16th agenda for an update.
Mills Hills
Ms. McManus, a concerned citizen commented on the water
pressure and water run off from the subdivision. The board took her
comments under advisement.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By Michael P. Roberts to accept the letter of extension to
June 18th from Mr. Willis and to take the matter under
advisement.
Paul A. Hedstrom.
Unanimous.
Jerad Place II - preliminary subdivision
Mr. Tom Neve, engineer of the plan was present. John Simons
read the letters from town departments into the record. Michael
Roberts asked that a letter of extension be granted to the Planning
Board on this subdivision. A site walk is scheduled for 6/13/86 at
5:30 p.m.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By John J. Burke to take the matter under advisement.
Michael P. Roberts.
Unanimous.
John Callahan, engineer, gave a brief presentation to the
board. The site is located off Barker Street containing 24 lots.
Sewerage will be provided through an easement of town owned
property. John Simons read letters from town departments into the
Hickory Hill - Preliminary Subdivision
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record. A site walk is scheduled for Friday, June 13th.
extension was also requested on this subdivision.
An
MOTI ON:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By John J. Burke to take the matter under advisement.
Paul A. Hedstrom.
Unanimous.
Orchard Path - Preliminary Subdivision
John Callahan gave a brief presentation to the board. The site
is owned by Michael Smolak and is off Dale St. It is currently part
of the Coventry subdivision. There are nine (9) proposed lots. The
subdivision will be serviced by town water and sewer.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By Michael P. Roberts to take the matter under advisement.
Paul A. Hedstrom.
Unanimous.
Equestrian Business Park - Preliminary Subdivision
Karen Nelson requested that the name of the subdivision be
changed so as not to be confusing with another similarly named
subdivision.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By Michael P. Roberts to take the matter under advisement
and to schedule a site visit.
John J. Burke.
Unanimous.
Rocky Brook - Preliminary Subdivision
Tom Neve represented the applicants Peter Breen and Robin
Monroe. He explained that the site is located next to the Boxford
line and the road will eventually connect with Main Street in
Boxford. There are wetlands on the site. There will be a maximum
amount of 20 lots in the subdivision. A dead end road is proposed
for 1,950 ft.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By Michael P. Roberts to take the matter under advisement
and scheduled a site walk for Friday, June 13th.
John J. Burke.
Unanimous.
BOND RELEASE
Bear Hill Subdivision
Designer Homes requested to be placed on the agenda for a
highway bond release. No letter has been received from Mr. Cyr with
his recommendation. This item will be placed on the June 16th
agenda.
PLANNING BOARD BUSINESS
Planning Intern
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MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By Paul A. Hedstrom to allow the Town Planner to go
forward with filling the position of Planning Intern for
the next fiscal year which begins July 1, 1986.
Michael P. Roberts.
Unanimous.
Assistant Planner Selection Committee
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
By Paul A. Hedstrom to instruct the Town Planner to move
forward with advertising for the new position of Asst.
Town Planner and to notify the Planning Board members fgr
review of resumes and scheduled interviews and retain a
representative from the Growth Management Committee.
John L. Simons.
Unanimous.
The meeting ADJOURNED at 11:15 p.m.
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Erich W. Nitzsche, Chairman