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Date: May 14, 2001
Date of Hearing: April 3, 2001,
April 17, 2001 &May 1, 2001 01
Petition of: North Andover School Department 675 Chickering Road,North Andover
Premises affected: 675 Chickering Road
Referring to the above petition for a special permit from the requirements of the North
Andover Zoning Bylaw Sections 8.3, 10.3 and 10.31.
So as to allow: the construction of a 300,649 square foot high school building within the
Residential-2 Zqning District.
After a public hearing given on the above dates, the Planning Board voted to APPROVE
the Special Permit for Site Plan Review, based upon the following conditions: z
Signed
Alison Lescaiieaui Chairman
CC: Applicant John Simons, Vice Chairman
Engineer Alberto Angles, Clerk
Abutters Richard Nardella
DPW Richard Rowen
Building Department
Conservation Department ATTEST:
Health Department A True Copy
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Town Clerk
BOARD OF APPEALS 689-9541 BUILDINGS 688-9545 CONSERVATION 689-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535
Site Plan Revieyv - Special Permit
675 Chickering Road —North Andover High School
The Planning Board herein approves the Special Permit/Site Plan Review for the
construction of 300,649 square foot high school building. This building is located
in the ResidentiW-2 Zoning District. This Special Permit was requested by the North
Andover School Department, 675 Chickering Road, North Andover, NIA 01845 This
application was filed with the Planning Board on February 16, 2001. The applicant
submitted a complete application which was noticed and reviewed in accordance with
Sections 8.3, 10.3, and 10.31 of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw and MGL
Chapter 40A, $qction 9.
The Planning Board makes the following findings as required by the North Andover
Zoning Bylaws Section 8.3 and 10.3:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. The specific site is an appropriate location for the project as it is located in the
Residential 2 Zone and involves the construction of a permitted use within this zone.
2. The use as developed will not adversely affect the neighborhood as a sufficient buffer
has been provided. Extensive landscaping has been provided around the frontage of
Chickering Road and the perimeter of the property near Osgood Street and the
abutting residential property. Furthermore, the majority of the parking has been
located along Chickering Road so as to not be obtrusive to the nearby residential
neighborhoods. The overall layout of the site has been designed to focus on the
traditional architecture and provide site amenities designed at a pedestrian scale.
3. There will be no nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles or pedestrians. The
applicant ha$ demonstrated that the curb radii for the entrance/egress driveways is
adequate. In addition, the project proposes pedestrian walkways into the site
allowing for pedestrian and bicycle traffic from surrounding residential
neighborhoods.
4. The landscaping approved as a part of this plan meets the requirements of Section 8.4
as amended by the Planning Board, of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw;
5. The site drainage system is designed in accordance with the Town Bylaw
requirements and has been reviewed and approved by the!'Outside Consulting
Engineer, Vanasse, Hangin, Brustfin, Inc.;
6. The applicant has met the requirements of the Town for Site Plan Review as stated in
Section 8.3 of the Zoning Bylaw.
7. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper operation of the
proposed use. The project is extending municipal water, sewer and utilities to the
property to adequately address the needs of the project.
Finally the Planping Board finds that this project generally complies with the Town of
North Andover, Zoning Bylaw requirements as listed in Section 8.35 but requires
conditions in order to be fully in compliance. The Planning Board hereby grants an
approval to the applicant provided the following conditions are met:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
1. Environmental Monitor: The applicant shall designate an independent
environmental monitor who shall be chosen in consultant with the Planning Department.
The Environmental Monitor must be available upon four (4) hours' notice to inspect the
site with the Planning Board designated official. The Environmental Monitor shall
make weekly inspections of the project and file monthly reports to the Planning Board
throughout the duration of the project. The monthly reports shall detail area of non-
compliance, if any and actions taken to resolve these issues
2. Construction Monitor: The applicant shall designate an independent
construction monitor who shall be chosen in consultant with the Planning Department.
The construction}monitor must be available upon four (4) hours' notice to inspect the site
with the Planping Board designated official. The Construction Monitor shall make
weekly inspections of the project and file monthly reports to the Planning Board
throughout the duration of the project. The monthly reports shall detail area of non-
compliance, if any, and actions taken to resolve these issues.
3. Prior to the endorsement of the plans by the Planning Board, the applicant
must comply with the following conditions:
a) The final plan must be reviewed and approved by the DPW, VHB and the
Town Planner and subsequently endorsed by the Planning Board. The
final plans must be submitted for review within ninety days of filing the
decision with the Town Clerk.
b) The North Andover Planning Board has determined that in.lieu of posting
a construction bond, the Town of North Andover School Department
acknowledges they shall comply with the conditions set forth in this
decision. The reason for the absence of posting such a bond is that this
requirement would only necessitate the allocation of funds from the town
itself. lJowever, the Town of North Andover"School Department
acknowledges that it will immediately rectify, within 48 hours, any
issues that should arise during the construction process in the absence of
the posting of a construction bond.
4. Prior to the start of construction:
a) A pre-construction meeting shall be held with the applicant, Town
Planner, Director of Engineering from the Department of Public Works,
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and the designated Environmental Monitor and Construction Monitor as
listed in Conditions #1 and #2. The purpose of this meeting will be to
review the phasing of the development and for the applicant to submit a
construction schedule shall be submitted to all at the pre-construction
meeting for the purpose of tracking the construction and informing the
public of anticipated activities on the site. The applicant will also
discuss the proposed construction phasing and any possible road closures
and/or traffic mitigation which may occur as a result of the construction.
b) During construction, the site must be kept clean and swept regularly.
5. Prior to FORM U verification (Building Permit Issuance):
a) The Planning Board must endorse the final site plan mylars and three (3)
copies of-the signed plans must be delivered to the Planning Department.
b) One certified copy of the recorded decision must be submitted to the
Planning Department.
C) The appocant shall adhere to the following requirements of the North
Andoven Fire Department and the North Andover Building Department:
1) All structures must contain a commercial fire sprinkler system. The
plans and hydraulic calculations for each commercial system shall be
submitted for review and approval by the North Andover Fire
Department. Plans and hydraulic calculations for each commercial
system must also be supplied to the Building Department.
d) The applicant must supply a copy of the approved Massachusetts Highway
Department permits necessary for access and construction of the site to the
Planning Department. The applicant must also supply a copy of the
approved Commonwealth Agency permits as follows:
• Architectural Access Board;
• Massachusetts Historical Commission.
6. Prior to verification of the Certificate of Occupancy:
a) The applicant must submit a letter from the architects and engineer of the
project stating tW the building, signs, landscaping,.lighting and site layout
substantially comply with the plans referenced at the end of this decision as
endorsed by the Planning Board.
b) The Planning Staff shall approve all artificial lighting used to illuminate
the site. All lighting shall be built in accordance with the documentation
provided in the packet of information submitted to the Planning Board on
February 16, 2001, denoted as Attachment 15, Site Lighting Fixture Cuts.
All lighting shad have underground wiring and shall be so arranged that
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all direct rays from such lighting falls entirely within the site and shall be
shielded or repes-sed so as not to shine upon abutting properties or streets.
The Planning Staff shall review the site. Any changes to the approved
lighting plan as may be reasonably required by the Planning Staff shall be
made at the-owner's expense. All site fighting shall provide security for the
site and structures however it must not create any glare or project any fight
onto adjacent residential properties.
c) The commercial fire sprinkler systems must be installed in accordance
with referenced standard NFPA 13D and in accordance with 780 CMR,
Chapter 9 of the Massachusetts State Building Code. Certification that the
systems have been installed properly in accordance with the above
referenced regulations must be provided from both the North Andover Fire
Department and the North Andover Building Department to the applicant.
The applicant must then provide this written certification to the North
Andover Planning Department.
d) All sewer line extension work must be completed, inspected and approved
by the Department of Public Works. The applicant must then provide
this written certification to the North Andover Planning Department.
e) The pedestrian and bicycle pathway as depicted on the plans must be
constructed and approved, through a site inspection, by the Town Planner.
7. Prior to the final release of security:
a) The Planing Staff shall review the site. Any screening as may be
reasonably required by the Planning Staff will be added at the applicant's
expense. Specifically after the detention pond is completed, the Town
Planner will review the site and any screening as may be reasonably
required by the Town Planner will be added at the applicant's expense.
b) A final as-built plan showing final topography, the location of an on- site
utilities, structures, curb cuts, parking spaces and drainage-facilities must
be submitted to and reviewed by the Planning Staff and the Division of
Polic Works.
8. Any stockpiling of materials (dirt, wood, construction maierial, etc.) must be
shown on a plan and reviewed and approved by the Planning Staff. Any approved
piles must remain covered at all times to minimize any dust problems that may
occur with adjacent properties. Any stock piles to remain for longer than one
week must be fenced off with siltation fence and covered.
9. In an eff4art to reduce noise levels, the applicant shall keep in optimum working
order, -through regular maintenance, any and all equipment that 'shall emanate
sounds from the structures or site.
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10. The hours for construction shall be limited to between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday and between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
11. Any plants, trees or shrubs that have been incorporated into the Landscape Plan
approved in this decision that die within one year from the date of planting shall
be replaced by the owner.
12. The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours prior to commencing any
excavation.
13. Gas, Telephone, Cable and Electric utilities shall be installed underground as
specified by the respective utility companies.
14. No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during burning season under
the Fire Department regulations.
15. No underground fuel storage shall be installed except as may be allowed by Town
Regulations.
16. The provisions of this conditional approval shall apply to and be binding upon the
applicant, its employees and all successors and assigns in interest or control.
17. Any action by a Town Board, Commission, or Department, which requires
changes in the plan or design of the building, as presented to the Planning Board,
may be subject to modification by the Planning Board.
18. Any revisions shall be submitted to the Town Planner for review. If these
revisions are deemed substantial, the applicant must submit revised plans to the
Planning Board for approval.
19. This Special Permit approval shall be deemed to have lapsed after
i (two years from the date permit granted) unless substantial
use r construction has commenced. Substantial use or construction will be
determined by a majority vote of the Planning Board.
20. The following information shall be deemed part of the decisioA:
Plan Titled: North Andover High School,North Andover, Massachusetts
Prepared For: North Andover School Department
675 Chickering Road,North Andover, MA 01845
Prepared By: DiNisco Design Partnership, Limited
87 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02110
Scale: Varies,typically 1"=80'
Date: February 16, 2001
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Sheets: 1.01-1.05 (site survey overview);
1.1.1-1.1.5 (Layout &Materials)
1.1.6-1.1.10 (grading plan)
1.1.11-1.1.15 (planting plans)
1.2.0-1.2.5 (site utilities)
1.3.1-1.3.3 (sedimentation& erosion controls)
1.3.6-1.3.11 (stormwater drainage plans)
3.3.1-3.33 (key plans-basement, 1St, 2nd, 3`d floor and roof)
10.0.1-10.0.6 (Design Development cost estimating set)
E-1-E-2 (Site Lighting Calculation Plan)
Report Titled: Stormwater Management Design& Stormwater Runoff
Calculations
Dated: October 5, 2000;revised 12/6/200;revised 1/8/2001
Prepared By: Schofield Brothers of New England, Inc.
1071 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01701
Report Titled: Application for Site Plan Special Permit
Prepared By: DiNisco Design Partnership, Limited
87 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02110
Attachments: Numbered 1 through 25
cc: Applicant
Engineer
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