1997-01-21Chairman ~
Derek Cavanaugh
James A. Manzi ~,~~ William Delaney
Vice Chairman Joanne Dunn
Richard Dinkin Ann P. Mahoney
Salvatore Modugno
Planning Director Stephen Papa
Tina P. Cassidy John Thomson
~inu~es
Beverly Planning Board
January 21, 1997 Meeting
Members present: Chairman James Manzi, Richard Dinkin, Joanne
Dunn, Bill Delaney, John Thomson, Barry Sullivan, Stephen Papa and
Salvatore Modugno; also present: Assistant Planning Director Debbie
Hurlburt and Susan Akerman, Secretary to the Board.
Chairman Manzi calls the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
1. Discussion/decision: Woodland Road Definitive Subdivision
Plan / S & J Realty Trust
Hurlburt updates the members and states that there was an issue
regarding drainage calculations that was outstanding as of the last
meeting. Hurlburt reads letter from George Zambouras regarding
drainage calculations dated 1/16/97 (on file).
Chairman Manzi asks if Counsel is present; they are not.
Delaney states that Counsel will be present tonight.
Delaney: motion to table and continue further discussion on
Woodland Road Definitive Subdivision Plan until such time
as Counsel arrives, seconded by Modugno. All in favor,
Motion carries.
2. Subdivision Approval Not Required Plans (SANR's)
a. Preston Place
Hurlburt addresses the Board and states that this plan conveys two
small parcels of landto a larger parcel. Hurlburt states that the
plan meets all the Board's requirements for ANR plans and should be
endorsed as such.
Thomson: motion to endorse plan of land for Preston Place as one
not requiring approval under the Subdivision Control Law,
seconded by Modugno. All in favor, Motion carries.
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Planning Board Minutes
January 21, 1997 Meeting
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· Discussion/decision: Woodland Road Definitive Subdivision
Plan / S & J Realty Trust
Thomas Alexander, attorney representing the developers addresses
the Board and states that the developers have considered the
comments of the neighbors and of the Planning Board and explains
that the developers are re-designing a Subdivision Plan and that
they are seeking an extension of time on the existing filing for
3-4 months. In the interim the applicant will come back to the
Planning Board and submit a new filing subject to a new Public
Hearing. Thomas Alexander explains that the new filing will
address many of the questions and concerns of the neighbors and of
the Planning Board.
Delaney asks if Attorney Alexander could explain briefly the sense
of what will be proposed. Attorney Alexander states that the new
plan will show a reduction in density and provisions that will do
away with connecting through to Woodland Road. Attorney Alexander
explains that the subdivision will be smaller with no dead end and
have fewer lots.
Thomson states that he would like to have the turning radius
addressed in this new plan and that a solution should be found to
address the steep hill. Thomson explains that he is concerned with
the cars going up and down this steep hill. Attorney Alexander
states that the developer is working on the radius and will be able
to address at the new hearing.
Delaney states that he has several concerns regarding density and
access problems on Colon Street and Montserrat Road as well as
drainage issues. Attorney Alexander states that the developer is
attempting to redesign the plan and will address any concerns of
the public and of the Board.
Hurlburt reads Attorney Thomas Alexander's request for an extension
of time for action on the Woodland Road Definitive Subdivision
Plan. (On File).
Dinkin: motion to accept Counsel's request for an extension of
time on Woodland Road Definitive Subdivision Plan to May
25, 1997, seconded by Sullivan. All in favor, Motion
carries.
3. Maplewood Village Subdivision / Request for reduction of bond
/ Maplewood Villaqe Limited Partnership / A1 Symes
Hurlburt reads letter dated 1/17/97 from Maplewood Village Limited
Partnership, A1Symes regarding bond reduction request. (On File).
Hurlburt reads letter dated 1/7/97 from George Zambouras. (On File)
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Dinkin: motion to reduce the bondamount on Maplewood Subdivision
to $189,020.00 exactly, seconded by Modugno. All in
favor, Motion carries.
4. Lakeshore Definitive Subdivision Plan / set date for Public
Hearing / A1 Symes.
Chairman Manzi recused himself from discussion of this matter.
Dinkin asks if Counsel is present and would like to address the
Board.
Counsel addresses the Board and states that the developers are
seeking a request for a Public Hearing at the next available date.
Delaney: motion to set a Public Hearing for Lakeshore Definitive
Plan to take place at the Board's next scheduled meeting
set for February 25, 1997 at 7:30 p.m., seconded by
Sullivan. All in favor, Motion carries.
Chairman Manzi returns to the meeting at this time.
5. Access Road Definitive Subdivision Plan / set date for Public
Hearing / David Camevale.
Attorney Thomas Alexander, counsel representing David Carnevale
addresses the Board and states that they are seeking a request for
a Public Hearing at the next available date.
Dinkin: motion to set a Public Hearing for Access Road Definitive
Plan to take place at the Board's next scheduled meeting
set for February 25, 1997 at 8:00 p.m., seconded by
Delaney. All in favor, Motion carries.
Subdivision Approval Not Required Plans (SANR's)
b. Nicole Avenue / Tom Carnevale
Hurlburt updates the Board and states that the applicant is seeking
ANR approval for Parcel B/roadway as a subdivision and endorsement
by the Planning Board. Hurlburt explains that all lots and
frontage are the same.
Dinkin asks what land is being exchanged. Hurlburt responds none.
Dinkin states that this parcel is not a subdivision of land and is
not entitled for endorsement as an SANR Not Requiring Approval.
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Dinkin: motion that the Board decline applicant's request to
endorse plan of land for Nicole Avenue as one Not
Requiring Approval under the Subdivision Control Law,
seconded by Sullivan. All in favor, Motion carries.
Delaney: motion to take off table on Woodland Road Definitive
Subdivision Plan, seconded by Papa. All in favor, Motion
carries.
6. Approval of Minutes - December 17, 1996.
There are no minutes available at this time.
7. New or Other Business
a. Waterways License application for 1 Melvin Avenue / Ronald
Janard
Hurlburt states that a Chapter 91 license for 1 Melvin Avenue is on
file with the Planning Board as required, and that it is available
for Members to review.
b. 675 Hale Street
Hurlburt hands out a letter to the Members for their review
regarding 675 Hale Street.
8. Adjournment
Dinkin: motion to adjourn meeting, seconded by Modugno. All in
favor, Motion carries.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.