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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-08-04127 REGULAR MEETING - August 4, 1986 The PLANNING BOARD held a Regular Meeting on Monday evening, August 4, 1986 in the Town Office Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at 8:15 p.m. with the following members present and voting: Erich W. Nitzsche, Chairman; Michael P. Roberts, Vice Chairmain; John J. Burke. PUBLIC HEARINGS Bear Hill Subdivision - Rescission John J. Burke read the legal notice and opened the public hearing. Mr. Tuttle informed the Planning Office during the day that he had a previous committment and could not attend the Planning Board meeting. Zak Alexanian, Designer Homes, was present. Mr. Nitzsche explained to the audience that the reasons the Planning Board is rescinding the subdivision are varied; e.g., unsatisfactory work and non-compliance with completion dates. Karen Nelson gave a status report on the site as of that afternoon: finish coat and curbing are completed, sloping area for Mr. Tuttle's portion is not completed. Zak Alexanian stated how he is confused that the Planning Board released bond money to John Turtle and none to him and how he is working diligently on his portion and that he is not released bond money. MOTION: VOTE: By John J. Burke to continue the public hearing until August 18, 1986 and to instruct the Town Planner to obtain a checklist from the Highway Surveyor with the items that still need to be finished and to forward said list to the developers. SECOND: Michael P. Roberts. DISCUSSION: A few abutters from the subdivision had questions for the board. Gary Sackrider questioned Item ~36 in the conditional Bear Hill approval which states that a performance bond will be held by the Town. How much is that bond? The Planner would investigate that item. Mr. Pascarella from Blue Ridge Road complained how water is being discharged from an easement (pipe) on his property towards the foundation of his home. A site visit will be scheduled in the near future. Unanimous. Coventry Estates - Phase II John Burke read the legal notice and opened the public hearing. Letters from the Conservation Commission, Highway Department, Board of' Health, Tree Department, Fire Department and two letters read from Hatem and Mahoney Law offices. Mr. Scott Moorehead, Beta Engineering represented the applicant, Coventry Development Corp. (J. Cristaldi). The 128 preliminary plan was approved April, 1986. presentation are: Highlights of his 74 lot subdivision, phase IIa (28 lots), currently being reviewed by the board which would access from Salem Street and So. Bradford St. Phase IIb would be on the Essex County Greenbelt parcel and would contain 22 lots. Phase IIc would be an extension of Blue Ridge Road that would access So. Bradford St. and contain 24 lots. So. Bradford St. would be constructed to Town standards up to Lancaster Rd. From that Point through Coventry Estate I, it would be a scenic roadway, i.e., 18 ft. of pavement and a limited amount of tree clearing. The proposed pump station is being designed to accommodate 5,000 people. Approximately 3 acres of land will be dedicated to the Town and become part of the Town Farm. Five crossings of wetlands along South Bradford St. A Notice of Intent has been filed with NACC. Box culverts will be provided; detention basins on Lot 2 and lot 32. Requests approval of lots on South Bradford St. only. Other two phases of this subdivision will be submitted within the coming week. Elizabeth Bell, representative of the Essex County Greenbelt Assoc. expressed her concern with regard to maintaining the character of the area and wildlife. A number of abutters were present questioning how this new subdivision would affect them and their property. Mr. Ben Osgood disagreed with Mr. Hatem on the current legal status of Appleton Street and he is opposed with a tie in to the Pines Subdivision until the sewerage issue is resolved. The Chairman summarized a list of items to be addressed by the developer and supporting documentation made available to the Planning Board. These items are: Documentation supporting status of Appleton Street. Public Works recommendation letter of subdivision and design of sewer pump station. Tree Plan in accordance with the Rules and Regulations. Traffic Study which includes existing counts and projected counts with new subdivision. Also, impacts on Dale St./Blue Ridge Rd./Salem St./Appleton St., turning movements, origin destination trip information, vehicle trips per day, intersection loads. School System impact data, which includes bus route in the area and any need for additional bus routes, numbers of school age children, cost per child. Preliminary plan required the following which was not supplied: documentation on sidewalks, footpaths, bridlepaths and neighborhood parks. Detailed phasing program by documented plan and report. 129 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: Detail of So. Bradford St./Greenbelt roadway cross section to minimize visual and environmental impacts. Detailed landscape plan for review of the buffer on the St. Cyr property. By Michael P. Roberts to take the matter under advisement and continue the public hearing until September 8, 1986. John J. Burke. Unanimous. APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED FORMS Spring Hill Rd., St. Hilaire, lot line change lot 20A, 2lA. Turnpike St., ABC Bus Co., lot line change parcel A & B. MOTION: By John J. Burke to approve the (2) plans. SECOND: Michael P. Roberts. VOTE: Unanimous. DISCUSSION Forest Street - Biggio/Bingham The Board requested that Mr. Biggio appear before them for an update of the covenant he has with the Town of North Andover regarding the construction of a roadway on Forest Street which is accessed via Stonecleave Rd. Mr. Biggio stated that a binder coat is down and he is working closely with Mr. Cyr. A site visit will be scheduled by the Town Planner. Frances & Florence Estates The attorney that represented the developer requested release of the lots in Frances Estates so that building permits mav be obtained. Chairman Nitzsche informed them that the road must be constructed before the release can be issued. Emergency vehicles must be able to gain access to the subdivision. The Planning Board previously released four (4) lots subject to the road being. passable. Spring Hill Road - Status Report Michael P. Roberts read the letter from Thomas Neve, engineer for the subdivision stating that the developer, Mr. St. Hilaire has complied with all requests that the Planning Board required of him. Mr. St. Hilaire stated that he still intends to plant a few trees in the detention pond area. The Board members were satisfied with the progress made by the developer. BOND RELEASES Shannon Lane MOTION: By John J. Burke to release ~unds recommended by the Highway Surveyor ($35,000) and Public Works Superintendent 130 SECOND: VOTE: (18,000) for the Shannon Lane Subdivision. Michael P. Roberts. Unanimous. Oakwood Subdivision MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: By John J. Burke to release $25,000 in accordance with the ~ighway Surveyor's recommendation and $31,500 in accordance with the Public Works Superintendent recommendation. Michael P. Roberts. Unanimous. The meeting ADJOURNED at 10:15 p.m. Erich W. Nitzsche, Chairman Nancy R. ~teven~f~, Secretary