04.05.2022 BPB Minutes Final Beverly Planning Board
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CITY OF BEVERLY
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
BOARD OR COMMISSION: Beverly Planning Board
DATE and TIME: April 5, 2022; 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Virtual Meeting via Google Meet
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Ellen Hutchinson, Sarah Bartley, Derek
Beckwith, Ellen Flannery, Wayne Miller, Rodney Sinclair,
Andrea Toulouse
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice-Chair Alexander Craft
OTHERS PRESENT: Assistant Planning Director Emily Hutchings
RECORDER: Stacia Chamberlain
Call to Order
Chairperson Hutchinson calls the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and reads a prepared statement
introducing the meeting and noting the authority to hold a remote meeting.
Miller, Sinclair, and Craft are not present when the meeting is called to order.
Subdivision Approval Not Required Plans
a. 573 Hale Street & 9 Avalon Avenue: Christopher B. Loring, Ellen G. Loring and
Jonathan B. Loring
Hutchings states she has been informed that changes need to be made to this plan. In order to
provide time for the applicants to submit a revised plan she has recommended that the applicant
ask to continue this item to the next meeting. She states the applicant's representative, who is
not present, has agreed and requested a continuance.
Beckwith: Moves to continue this item to the April 26, 2022 meeting. Flannery seconds.
Hutchinson takes a roll-call vote. The motion carries 5-0.
Flannery: Moves to open public hearings. Beckwith seconds. Hutchinson takes a roll-call
vote. The motion carries 5-0.
Continued Public Hearing: Site Plan Review #153-22— 105 Sam Fonzo Drive, 10 LP
Henderson Road—Thomas Ford
Tom Ford, the property owner,introduces the project team, including Richard Salvo, civil
engineer; James Emmanuel, landscape architect; Mark Schryver, principal architect; and
Brandon Purrington, contractor, who are on call to discuss the project. Mr. Ford summarizes
findings and discussions they have had with other committees regarding this project. Mr. Ford
invites questions from Board members.
Wayne Miller enters the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
Beckwith asks Mr. Ford roughly how much fill will be brought in and how it will change the
elevation or grade of the building on the land. Mr. Salvo refers to the project schematic
presented on the screen to explain the proposed changes to grading. He confirms there will be
an increase in the grade of over 10 feet.
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Rodney Sinclair enters the meeting at 7:19 p.m.
Beckwith asks Mr. Salvo to illustrate the sightline that neighbors will have of the property
including landscaping and the building. Mr. Emmanuel uses the property schematic to provide
details of the landscaping. Beckwith asks what type of additional landscape screening will be
used for the Trask Street residents. Mr. Ford replies that this area of the property has protected
wetlands on it and would not be suitable for plantings in the area where Beckwith is indicating.
Members and the applicants review the area and consider which property owners will be most
impacted by the building, visually. Mr. Ford says that while conducting public engagement with
property owners, they did not get many requests for additional landscaping for screening of the
building, and what was proposed appeared to be sufficient.
Hutchinson asks for clarification on the designation of the building, and notes that in documents
it is designated as both a warehouse and a manufacturing facility. Mr. Ford says that it's more
of a warehouse although Axcelis will likely do some finishing of assembly before delivery.
Flannery asks about the final locations for the pedestrian crossings. Mr. Ford reviews the
locations and states they will comply with the recommendations of the Parking and Traffic
Commission.
Beckwith asks Hutchings about the comments made by Eric Barber, City Engineer. Hutchings
clarifies that while Mr. Barber has made specific comments about the plan and has
recommended certain conditions of approval, he is comfortable with the Planning Board
approving the plan. If those conditions are incorporated into the Planning Board's decision,
they will need to be met prior to the approval of building permits. Hutchinson asks Hutchings to
summarize the Parking and Traffic Commission letter, dated April 5, 2022, as well as the
Conservation Commission comments, for the public. Hutchings reviews the comments and
states that all three organizations have reviewed the application and stated that they recommend
approval and/or their issues have been addressed to their satisfaction.
Hutchinson asks Mr. Ford if they plan to comply with the Orders of Conditions for this project
as set forth by the Conservation Commission;he replies that they plan to do so. Beckwith states
he is concerned with the decibel increase in ambient noise that could be generated on site by the
HVAC system, and that the system would be audible by the neighbors. He asks if they expect
the decibel count to meet local regulatory standards. Mr. Ford replies that they are currently
sizing the HVAC units and have yet to solidify their engineering plans. Mr. Purrington says that
any consideration for reducing decibels, including screening and insulation of the HVAC units,
will be made.
Hutchinson invites comments from the public.
Michael Petkavich, 60 Trask Street: Mr. Petkavich thanks the Board for their work, and the
applicants for addressing the landscaping and noise.
Margaret Vernon, 56 Trask Street: Ms. Vernon thanks Mr. Ford for his diligence in this project.
Mrs. Vernon states her concern about the height of the building, which she had not realized
would be increased due to the grading and fill, and says that she would greatly appreciate it if
the applicant would plant additional landscaping screening on her property. Mr. Ford replies
that he is happy to go to the property with Mr. Emmanuel and make any adjustments necessary.
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Linda Briggs, 54 Trask Street: Ms. Briggs states her concerns about the visual impact of the
building and requests that Mr. Ford come to her property to discuss sightlines and landscaping
in greater depth. Mr. Ford replies that he would be glad to visit with the neighbors.
Miller recommends hoisting balloons up to the sight line for neighbors to determine what the
visual impact would be in terms of building height.
Ms. Vernon speaks again and asks to confirm that Mr. Ford would come to her property for a
landscaping discussion. Mr. Ford states that he will reach out to all the neighbors for a relevant
site visit.
There being no further comments from the public nor the Board, Hutchinson asks Board
members if they would like to close the hearing now or wait until the next meeting to hear if
Mr. Ford has made progress with neighbors in terms of landscaping. Beckwith states he would
like to keep the hearing open and continue the matter to their next meeting. Flannery supports
keeping the hearing open until the April 26, 2022 meeting. Miller agrees, as do others.
Flannery: Moves to continue the public hearing for Site Plan Review 9153-22 at 105 Sam
Fonzo Drive and 10 LP Henderson Road to the April 26, 2022 Planning Board
meeting. Beckwith Seconds. Hutchinson takes a roll-call vote. The motion carries
7-0.
Flannery: Motion to move out of public hearing. Miller seconds. Hutchinson takes a roll-call
vote. The motion carries 7-0.
Request for Modification: Site Plan#141-99— 108 Bridte Street—David Cutler
David Cutler is on call to discuss the application. Hutchings provides the project schematic on
screen and Mr. Cutler presents the as-built plans and the minor modification requests. He
explains the main modifications relate to the landscaping and elevations. He explains that due
to a shallow ledge on the property it was not possible to plant as many perennials and trees as
they had planned. He also outlines how several architectural details had to be changed,
including the placement of windows. He presents a letter from an attorney describing the
easement for the condominiums to use portions of the property at 106 Bridge Street. He invites
questions from the Board.
Hutchinson expresses her disapproval of the manner of his conduct, in that he is coming to the
Board after making changes rather than before. She also asks why the wooden fences installed
in the rear of the site were not included in the modification application. She invites comments
and questions from other Board members. Beckwith asks whether there were patios in the
approved plan. Miller asks for clarification on what specifically they did without approval. Mr.
Cutler states that there were patios built, and each such patio was placed several feet into the
adjacent property. He reviews the landscaping in greater detail and reviews photographs of the
site.
Flannery says that in her opinion, the easement aspect of the application deems the request to be
not minor. Hutchinson states that she agrees the proposal constitutes a major modification and
for the application should be considered in a public hearing. Beckwith and Flannery concur.
Hutchings provides an overview of the initial application and modifications that were
submitted. Hutchinson requests that the applicant prepare the appropriate application
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documents and provide these documents to the Board in good time before the public hearing.
Beckwith: Motion to deem the modification to Site Plan Review#141-99 at 108 Bridge
Street to be a major modification. Flannery seconds. Hutchinson takes a roll-call
vote. The motion carries 7-0.
Flannery: Motion to schedule this public hearing for the proposed modification to Site Plan
Review#141-99 at 108 Bridge Street for April 26, 2022. Beckwith seconds.
Hutchinson takes a roll-call vote. The motion carries 7-0.
Set Public Hearings
a. Special Permit#181-22 -973 Hale Street,Pork-Chop shaped lots for single family
residence Mark B. Glovsky, Glovsky and Glovsky for Joan L. Mullen
Beckwith: Motion to schedule this public hearing for Special Permit 9181-22 at 973 Hale
Street for April 26, 2022. Miller seconds. Hutchinson takes a roll-call vote. The
motion carries 7-0.
b. Waiver of Frontage and Definitive Subdivision Plan - 93 &95 Corning Street-
Conor Walsh, Glovsky& Glovsky for Marcheterre Family 2012 Realty Trust
Flannery: Motion to schedule this public hearing for the Waiver of Frontage and Definitive
Subdivision Plan at 93 & 95 Corning Street for April 26, 2022. Beckwith seconds.
Hutchinson takes a roll-call vote. The motion carries 7-0.
Approval of Minutes
a. March 15,2022
Board members review the minutes and have offered comments and/or corrections.
Beckwith: Motion to approve the minutes from the meeting on March 15, 2022, as amended.
Sinclair seconds. Hutchinson takes a roll-call vote. The motion carries 7-0.
Other /New business
a. Hutchings lets the Board know that she has submitted her resignation to the City of
Beverly, with her last day working for the City being April 15, 2022.
b. Members discuss whether or not to meet in person for the April 26, 2022 meeting.
Hutchinson favors a remote meeting. All members concur. Hutchings confirms that a
vote is not required to allow the meeting to be virtual.
Adiournment
Toulouse: Motion to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Flannery seconds. The motion carries 7-0.
The next regular meeting of the Beverly Planning Board will take place on Tuesday, April 26,
2022, and will be held virtually via Google Meet.
List of attachments:
• 4-5-2022 Planning Board Agenda
• Subdivision Approval Not Required Plan: 573 Hale Street&9 Avalon Avenue:Christopher B.Loring,Ellen
G.Loring and Jonathan B.Loring
o Form A ANR Plan Application for 573 Hale Street&9 Avalon Avenue:Christopher B.Loring,Ellen
G.Loring and Jonathan B.Loring
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o Plan of Land in Beverly,MA/573 Hale Street&9 Avalon Avenue/Christopher Loring,9 Avalon
Avenue,Beverly,Massachusetts,01915/1"=80'/Date: 2/22/2022/prepared by Hancock Associates,
186 Centre Street,Danvers,MA 01923
o Staff Report for ANR Application for 573 Hale Street and 9 Avalon Avenue
• Continued Public Hearing: Site Plan Review#153-22— 105 Sam Fonzo Drive, 10 LP Henderson Road—
Thomas Ford
o Site Plan Review Application Form dated 2/2/22;
o Plan Set for Proposed Manufacturing,Assembly,Processing&Packing Facility, 105 Sam Fonzo Drive
& 10 L.P.Henderson Road(Tax Map 90 Lots 3& 15),Beverly,MA; 10 sheets;scale varies;Updated
Plan Set;6 sheets;scale varies;dated 3/24/22
o Drainage Report(Drainage Calculations and Stormwater Management Plan for the Proposed
Manufacturing,Assembly,Processing&Packing Facility, 105 Sam Fonzo Drive& 10 L.P.Henderson
Road(Tax Map 90 Lots 3 & 15),Beverly,MA;prepared by Engineering Alliance,Inc.,Civil
Engineering&Land Planning Consultants, 194 Central Street,Saugus,MA 01906;dated 1/18/22;
revised 3/15/22);
o Draft renderings,undated
o Site Plan Review Application for Design Review Board,2/24/22,including project description,site plan
and landscaping plan,main floor and mezzanine level plans,elevations,and renderings;scale varies;
o Letter from C.Zakas for the DRB dated 3/10/22
o Letter from B.Burke/Board of Health dated 2/23/22;
o Peer Review report/memo,dated 3/10/22,by Tetra Tech,for the Engineering Department
o Traffic Assessment;prepared by Vanasse&Associates,Inc.,35 New England Business Center Drive,
Suite 140,Andover,MA 01810;dated 3/11/22
o AutoTURN Turning Template Plan;prepared by Engineering Alliance,Inc.,Civil Engineering&Land
Planning Consultants, 194 Central Street,Saugus,MA 01906;dated 3/24/22
o Updated Building and Elevations Plan"New Building for Axcelis,Beverly,MA;"prepared by Mark
Schryver—architect;dated 2/18/22;5 sheets;scale varies.
o Wetland Replication and Mitigation Planting Plan; 105 Sam Fonzo Drive& 10 LP Henderson Road;to
Beverly Conservation Commission;prepared by REC Rimmer Environmental Consulting,LLC,57
Boston Road,Newbury,MA 01951,978-463-9226;dated 3/15/22
o Response from Engineering Alliance,Inc.(Civil Engineering&Land Planning Consultants, 194
Central Street,Saugus,MA 01906)to City Engineer Eric Barber,dated 3/15/22,in reference to the peer
review comments(memo)submitted by Tetra Tech and dated 3/10/22
o Certification of Evidence Review by Andrea Toulouse,dated 4/4/22
o Updated Staff Report for Site Plan Review#153-22, 105 Sam Fonzo Drive and 10 LP Henderson Road,
Thomas Ford
• Request for Modification: Site Plan#141-99— 108 Bridge Street—David Cutler
o Site Plan Review Modification Application(received 3/19/2022)
o Completed application,including the following:
■ Photographs(4 pages)taken 3/2022
■ Approved Site Plan,dated 11/12/2019 and modified 11/17/2020
■ Approved Utility Plan,dated 11/12/2019 and modified 11/17/2020
■ Site As-Built Plan,dated 3/28/2022,and including amended landscaping
■ Summary of landscape changes(3 pages including As-Built Plant List;Notes from Landscaping
Contractor;and Approved Landscape Plan with comments on changes
■ Amended Elevations,showing previously approved elevations and changes
■ Letter(dated 3/21/2022)from Melissa A.Gaboury,Esq.,from Hornung&Scimone,P.C.,
detailing the use and management of the proposed easement on 106 Bridge Street
o Draft Master Deed to 108 Bridge Street Condiminium
o Staff Report for Request for Modification: Site Plan#141-99— 108 Bridge Street—David Cutler
• Draft minutes for March 15,2022 Planning Board meeting