HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - 430 OSGOOD STREET 2/16/2001 or1
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER PLANNING BOARD
ENGINEERING & TRAFFIC REVIEW OF SITE PLAN/SPECIAL PERMIT,
FOR CONFORMANCE WITH THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
k.� ZONING BYLAW &STANDARD ENGINEERING PRACTICE ,
Site Plan Title: North Andover High School VHB No.: 06716.28
`�'K Location: Chickering Road/Osgood Street f
Owner: North Andover School Department, 675 Chickring Road,North
Andover,MA 01845
' Applicant: DiNisco Design Partnership,Ltd., 87 Summer Street,Boston,MA 01845
Applicant's Engineer: Civil-Schofield Bros., Structural—Foley and Buhl Engineering,Inc.
Plan Date: 02-16-01 Review Date: 03-22-01
The Applicant submitted plans and documents to VHB for review on February 16, 2001. The
site plan submission was reviewed for conformance to the appropriate sections of the 1972 Town
of North Andover Zoning Bylaw amended in May 2000 and standard engineering practice. The
following comments note non-conformance with specific sections and questions/comments on
the proposed design.
1) Section 8.1 Off Street Parking:This section defines the required minimum number of
parking spaces for a particular use and "high school"is not listed in the use column.The
Applicant has proposed 575 parking spaces (65 spaces along the access drive)and has
submitted a letter to the Building Commissioner requesting approval of the proposed number
parking spaces. The letter also justifies the number of spaces proposed by comparing to the
existing number of parking spaces at the existing high school and an existing middle school.
While it appears that the Building Commissioner will have the final approval,the
justification letter appears reasonable.
2) The total number of parking spaces proposed is 575. ADA requires that 2% of the total
number of parking spaces provided be accessible spaces. Currently 11 accessible spaces are
proposed and VHB recommends that 12 accessible spaces be proposed. Also, 2 of these
accessible spaces must be van accessible. It does not appear that van accessible spaces have
been proposed.
3) VHB recommends that the Layout&Materials Plans and the Grading Plans be signed and
stamped by a registered civil engineer.
4) The following i formation is required by Section 8.3.5 and VHB offers the following a
comments. ° , (M ."
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a) STORMWATER DRAINAGE/DRAINAGE BASIN STUDY: See comments below
under"Drainage Review".
b) TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY: See comments below under the item"Traffic Impact
Study Review". �
3) TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY REVIEW:
The traffic study, prepared by Bruce Cambell and Associates, Inc-(BCA),dated February,
2001,in general follows the standard engineering procedure fpr assessinPg the traffic impacts
of the proposed development.The project is proposed to accorntnodhte the anticipated
increasing enrollment at the North Andover High School over the coming years. VHB offers
the following comments regarding the traffic study:
In general,the report appears to have been professionally prepared and meets most
transportation engineering standards. That being said,VHB has a few comments for
consideration by the applicant and for the town's consideration. Our comments have been
structured to correspond to the general outline of the traffic section of the report to allow for
an orderly discussion of the review.
Introduction
There are no comments on this section.
2000 Existing Conditions
Study Area
No basis for the selection of the study area was defined. Please provide a summary that
defines how these intersections were selected as "study area"locations as opposed to other
unsignalized and signalized intersection within the area of influence of the proposed project.
Specifically,the traffic volume networks show that the majority of the High School-related
traffic appears to be entering and exiting from the south along Osgood Street, yet the focus of
the study area operations and analysis focus on roadways to the north of the driveway.
Consideration should be given to the following intersections for inclusion into the study:
• Osgood Street and Stevens Street,
• Stevens Street and Pleasant Street, and
• Chickering Street(Route 125) and Park Street
Seasonal Adjustments
It is noted in the text that the traffic data was collected in July and adjusted based on
seasonal factors. VHB questions the validity of traffic data collected in July for a High
School project. Was the High School in session during the period the counts were
conducted? If not,VHB suggests that the data be reconfirmed when the High School is in
session to gain a better understanding of the traffic impacts at the specific location associated
with the proposed expansion.
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Trip Generation/Distribution
Trip Generation
VB8ugrces with the methodology used to develop the traffic generation rates. Where
possible, ITE suggests using empirical data rather than general data—this appears tVhewhat
the applicant provided.
Trip Distribution
VIID agrees with the findings and methodology used to develop the trip distribution for the
project—although it is not clear from the discussion if the actual observed distributions were
used orif the information provided iothe School Geogrupbioa,Inc study was used.
Regardless, the findings presented iu the table show that opyroxiooate|v0�ysu�ootof[b�
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Street. Based on this information,please refer back to the comments on study area for
questions ou the selection o{the overall Dz ''ectmbodyoreu.
2005 No Build Conditions
No Build Traffic Volumes
It is noted in the text that no major developments are proposed in the, would impact
traffic volumes are study area intersections. The Town should confi nding. More
importantly,the study notes that a I-percent per year growth rate was applied to the area
traffic volumes. While l percent growth rate may baconsistent with other projects iu the �
area,the school enrollment p '�udonmont�u� �orsmotioc��um�ycx�aoriou�nd�o� �
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population(9g4 students io2OOOk/ l5OOiu the year 20IO). Generally,the annual �
background growth rate takes into account factors such as population increase and other non-
specific land development projects. D school population i»expected tn increase hv 5 percent �
per year,then one may conclude that general population growth /oodyotcodullytsd�� |
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volumes) may also be increasing u1 u5 percent rate as well.
Build Conditions
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With the exception uf the study area comments made prior,VHB has oo comments oothis
section.
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The provision of separate right and loft-tum lanes exiting the school driveway should �
improve operating conditions at this location. VHB also agrees that the provision ofu �
signalized intersection at the school driveway to Osgood Street is probably not required.
However,the applicant should provide a signal warrants assessment for bi location i �
that u signal/o not warranted. Furthermore, alternative traffic control measures should be
considered during the morning and evening peak periods—such aspoDceofficecontrol—to \
improve safety ot this location. {�/ ,.N
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General Comments on the Traffic Imp et and Acces
The applicant should document the existing and proposed sight distance measurements at all
of the school driveways. Means and measures in improve sight distance a1these driveways
should bp provided and committed 1nnm part of the project.
No detailed discussion is provided on pedestrian and bicycle access to and from the site—
although it does appear that this was included and discussed as part of a prior submission to
the Town. Since this information was not provided io the review package,VHB rcmorvno
comment oo these issues.
Finally,Y/BBrecommends that the traffic study bo stamped and signed hvoregistered
Professional Engineer certified to practice civil or transportation engineering iotbe
Commonwealth ofMassachusetts. This policy should extend to other traffic studies
prepared for the Town as part of the formal Town project zeviuvvpzncemo,
4) DRAINAGE REVIEW: The proposed dod^ ��~design is.closed drainage.y.tomtb
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detention basins. VHB offers the following general comments regarding standard,",'
engineering practices and constructability of the proposed drainage design.
a) The
5) STANDARD ENGINEERING PRACTICE: VBDbua reviewed the te plans for
conformance to standard engineering practices. The purpose imnwdocomueotthe engineering �
ioonea and potential uonxUoodwm iamoeu associated with the project.VlIB offers the �
following comments related to vehicular safety,pedestrian safety and potential construction �
issues:
m) VHB recommends that wheelchair ramps be provided at all roadway crossing areas �
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unless the sidewalk iu these areas ia flush with the lo�yuv�nu�oi 3��u0000�
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that the proposed contours appear to conflict with proposed top and bottom of curb spot �
elevations im several locations. Spot elevations indicate flush curb,but contour indicate
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that curbing has azevoml, The locations are: �
• North parking lot 4tcrosswalks. �
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• South parking lot uL handicap spaces. �
b) Vehicle turning movements for passenger vehicles, single unit vehicles(indicative of a
single unit fire truck) and buses were checked. ll appears that buses and large trucks
may have some difficulty maneuvering around the parking lot depending on the route. �
VHB recommends that a bus/truck routing be identified on the plans to ensure adequate
maneuverability. �
o) VHB recommends that pavement markings and warning and regulation signage(e.g. stop
signs,no parking signs, speed limit signs, etc.)be provided on the site plans.The
/\nolicoot should clearly indicate the dipasdoo of traffic f\wvv in poddog uoeom.
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0 Guardrail is proposed on the proposed retaining wall located along the access driveway.
\/BOOoffers the following couunoutm regarding the guardrail and the retaining wall:
• The retaining wall must he designed for vehicle surcharge due k/the proximity o{the
wall(o the traveled way.
• The retaining wall must be designed for the force that will be transferred to the wall
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from u vehicle impact{o the attached guardrail.
• The spacing(0`-3" on ceoLsd of the guardrail posts uyycuza to be taken from
standard MamsRigbvvuydetails. The post spacing must be confirmed io the design of �
the vvuU 0m ensure that itiu adequate. The 6`-3" spacing is intended for guardrail �
posts buried ioearth.
• Will the guardrail extend beyond the limits o[the wall? If yes,the layout ofthe
guardrail should bu mbovvn ou the plans.
o) Given the differences in elevation and for safety reasons ,the Applicant should also i
consider fencing at the retaining walls that are close to the driveways that any �
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pedestrians may have access to.
f) The proposed building shows a fire protection water service and a domestic water |
service. VIIB rcoonmoueuda that the Applicant consider relocating the fire protection
service shut off valve before the"^?"fitting and domestic water shut off valve.
Itimrecommended that the applicant provide WRITTEN RESPONSES b»the issues and
comments contained herein.
Reviewed by:
Timothy O.McIntosh,P,B. ��=�
Project Manager—Highway and Municipal Bogio '
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MEETING REPORT NO. 42
PROJECT: North Andover High School
North Andover, MA
RECEIVED
DATE: 16 January 2001
LOCATION:, Planning Department, North Andover
1 4 2001
Community Development Office IVt7F >i l/iNOVE
PI ANNINt D PARTM RI j
PRESENT: North Andover Planning Department Heidi Griffin
Municipal Building.Consultants (MBC) Patrick Saitta.
DiNisco Design Partnership (DDP) Kenneth DiNisco
Richard Rice
Jon Oxman
1. PURPOSE
1.1 The purpose of this meeting was to introduce the project to the Planning Director
_and coordinate the site plan review process.
2. SUBMISSION PROCEDURES
2.1 HG reviewed the submission procedures:
2.2 First apply for the building permit, which initiates the zoning review process:
2.3 The Building Inspector will fill out a Zoning Review Form to determine if any
variances are required.
2.4 If any variances are required, the project must be filed.with the Zoning Board of
Appeals and a decision made before filing a site plan with the Planning Board.
(Postscript: No variances required; see 02/06/01 letter from Bob
Nicetta.)
2.5 Review plans with other town departments (see 6 below)
2.6 Ten copies to Planning Board
2.7 Send one copy of submission directly to Planning Board Consultant:
Attention: Rick Carey
VHB, Inc.
101 Walnut Street
Watertown,MA 02471
Phone-617-924-1770
(Tim McAntash will be doing the actual review)
2.8 Escrow Account'for Planning Board Consultant Review
Kenneth DiNisco Richard N.Rice Gary E:Ainslie Christopher Huston
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2.8.1 DDP will arrange for the North Andover School Department to send a
purchase order authorizing payment for an amount not to exceed. This is
how the Conservation Commission Consultant's fee was arranged.
3. SCHEDULE
3.1 The Planning Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the Month (no
meeting first Tuesday of March because of elections).
3.2 Planning Board review typically takes a minimum of 3 hearings.
3.3 DDP will tentatively plan on the following schedule.
3.3.1 Submitting by noon, 16 February 2001 deadline for:
3.3.2 Hearing on 20 March 2001.
3.3.3 Continue to 17 April 2001 Hearing (If not enough time to respond for 3
April Hearing)
3.3.4 Earliest conclusion - 01 May 2001 Hearing (Based on typical 3 meeting
review)
4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANNING BOARD
4.1 HG gave DDP Instructions for filing an application, a copy of which is attached
to this report. The following submittal items were further discussed:
4.2 Site Lighting Plan with photometrics.
4.2.1 DDP will provide Site Sections with light fixtures
4.2.2 DDP will provide Narrative of site lighting operation .
4.3 Show enclosures for dumpsters. (Dumpsters to be at least 25 feet away from
building.)
4.4 Construction Schedule
4.4.1 HG would like the schedule broken into phases.
4.5 Stormwater Management Design and Stormwater Runoff Calculations (send
only 2 copies for the submission).
4.6 DDP will include a site plan showing the new high school and existing high
school.
4.7 Abutters list
4.7.1 Include Abutters list, Two Mailing Labels and Two First Class Stamps
for each Abutter.
4.7.2 Abutters for the planning board are those properties within 300' of the
site.
4.8 Traffic Study—DDP will have the traffic consultant prepare a summary of the
several traffic studies done for the project since planning began.
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5. ZONING BOARD ISSUES
5.1 The proposed site plan shows parking for 508 plus parallel parking on the site
road for an additional 60. HG said Zoning Board looks for parking to be visually
screened
5.2 A Soil removal permit may be required for removing soil from the site.
(Postscript: None required per review with Building Department.)
6. TOWN DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW
6.1 HG said that DDP should meet with the Fire Department, Police Department and
DPW.
6.2 DDP has already had preliminary meetings with the DPW, Building Inspector
and Police Department.
6.3 If these departments have any comments HG requested written copies of their
reviews.
7. WATERSHED PROTECTION DISTRICT
7.1 HG referred to regulations in the zoning bylaw, section 4.1.3.6, for the Lake
Cochichewick Watershed Protection District.
7.2 Postscript: Upon review of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw it was
determined by DDP that the high school site is outside the above
referenced district.
8. RELATED PLANNING MEETINGS TO DATE
8.1 DDP reviewed related project planning activities with HG that have taken place
or are underway:
8.2 Conservation Commission
8.2.1 DDP anticipates the Conservation Commission Review to conclude at
the 07 February Hearing.
8.3 Environmental Notification Form (ENF)to Planning Board
8.3.1 The project has concluded the ENF process and received an ENF
certificate.
8.3.2 HG said she was not notified of the ENF site walk in November.
8.3.3 Postscript — Upon checking the ENF submittal, it is noted that
the Planning Board is on the project ENF circulation list. A copy
of the ENF is also attached.
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8.4 Neighborhood Meetings
8.4.1 DDP has already met with neighbors three times and is scheduling a
fourth meeting.
8.4.2 DDP showed photocomposite view of the proposed high school from a
neighbor's house.
8.4.3 KD said that a commitment has been made to the neighbors to include
plantings for additional screening of the high school from the neighbors'
properties.
8.4.4 HG requested documentation showing the work with the neighbors.
8.5 Rails Trails Committee
8.5.1 DDP has met with the Rails Trails Committee.
8.5.2 HG requested a letter from the Rails Trails Committee documenting the
proposed site plan reasonably satisfying their requests.
The discussions of this meeting are recorded as understood by the writer. Please advise the
writer of any omissions or corrections.
Jon Oxman
DiNISCO DESIGN
JO/cm
cc: William Allen (no enclosures)
Paul Szymanski (no enclosures)
Louis Minicucci (no enclosures)
Susan Nicholson (no enclosures)
Nancy Kurtz
Patrick Saitta (no enclosures)
Kenneth DiNisco (no enclosures)
Richard Rice (no enclosures)
Heidi Griffin
Enclosures: 11 x17 Handout (Existing Site, 15 November 2000, Site Plan, 20 December
2000, Watercolor Renderings of Exterior Views, 12 October 2000, Construction
Time Schedule, 20 November 2000)
Special Permit Application & Instructions
Outside Consultant Escrow Agreement
North Andover Planning Board 2001 Meeting Schedule
Environmental Notification Form w/Cover Letter from Fred King (31 October
2000)
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RECEIVE EIVE
20 February 2001
Department of Public Works FEB 2001
Town of North Andover NC)FI1 1-1 i,,N�����te��`1
384 Osgood Street PLANN,Nr
North Andover, MA 01845
Attention: James Rand Jr., Director Engineering
Reference: North Andover High School
North Andover, MA
Subject: Application for Site Plan Special Permit
Dear Jim:
As you know, the High School project has been submitted to the Planning Board. I am
submitting to you the documents listed below for your review and approval as required by the
Site Plan Special Permit instructions. These documents are included in the Site Plan Special
Permit Application sent to the Planning Board.
• Plan Set—See Erosion and Sedimentation Control (sheets 1.3.1 — 1.3.3) and Stormwater
Drainage Plan, (sheets 1.3.6— 1.3.11)
• Stormwater Management Design and Stormwater Runoff Calculations
Please note that the drawings enclosed have been revised slightly from those you received at
our meeting with you 13 February 2001. Also note that a full Planning.Board submission
package has been sent to the Planning Board's consultant, VHB, including the Stormwater
Design and Runoff Calculations included herein. Feel free to contact me with any questions or
comments. Thank you for your continued assistance with the project.
ely
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,chard Rice
DiNISCO DESIGN
RNR/cm
cc: Heidi Green (no enclosures)
Jon Oxman (no enclosures)
Enclosures: Plan Set (16 February 2001)
Stormwater Management Design and Stormwater Runoff Calculations (Revised
08 January 2001)
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Kenneth DiNisco Richard N. Rice Gary E.Ainslie Christopher Huston
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Town of North Andover NORTH
Q� t4ED 6�'Y
Office of the Planning Department
Community Development and Services Division
William J. Scott,Division Director �94oq�rEO'Pa-�
27 Charles Street °SSacNUS�s
Heidi Griffin North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 Telephone (978) 688-
Planning Director 9535
Fax (978) 688-9542
To: North Andover Planning Board
From: Heidi Griffin,Town Planner
Re: Site Plan Review- North Andover High School
Date: March 27, 2001
The applicant proposes a 300,000+ square foot three story high school. The proposed high
school will be located adjacent to the existing high school. The existing high school will be
razed once the new high school can be occupied. My review is as follows:
i. NORTH ARROW/LOCATION MAP: A locus map has been provided.
ii. SURVEY OF LOT/PARCEL: This has been provided and is located on Sheets
1.01-1.05.
iii. NAME/DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: This has been provided.
iv. EASEMENTSILEGAL CONDITIONS: The New England Power Company
Easement for power lines runs from Osgood Street along the entry drive and continues to
the brook to Chickering Road. This easement is depicted on Sheets 1.0.4-1.05 of the
plans.
V. TOPOGRAPHY: This has been provided.
vi. ZONING INFORMATION: Zoning information is provided and is located on sheet
1.0.1-Site Survey. The Building Commissioner has informed the applicant that no
variances are required. The zoning information is also depicted in Attachment 10 of the
book included in your packets.
vii. STORMWATER DRAINAGE: Please see attached Outside Engineering review.
A brief description of the drainage is that it includes catch basins, swales, sub drains, and
BOARD OF APPEALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688-9545 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535
underground detention basins. All of the drainage will flow towards the existing high
school and into the brook.
viii. BUILDING LOCATION: The building is a three story building with 171,378 square
feet on the ground floor and 300,649 square feet in total. The height of the building is
proposed to be 40 feet tall for the high school and 50 feet tall for the auditorium and
gymnasium. The building plans are located on Sheets 3.3.1 through 3.3.3 on the plans,
which depict the layout of the high school building itself.
ix. BUILDING ELEVATION: Building elevations have been provided, they are the last
sheets in the enclosed plans. The buildings will be compatible with the architectural
style of the surrounding buildings. Also, Attachment 7 of the booklets enclosed
provides some excellent viewpoints of the building(s) from different stations.
X. LOCATION OF PARKINGIWALKWAYS: There are 575 parking spaces proposed for
the new parking lot. The parking lot(s) are depicted on Sheets 1.1.1-1.1.5 of the plans.
There is a bituminous concrete path which surrounds a large portion of the property.
The Planning Board may want to suggest that the sidewalk be extended along Prescott
Street to Osgood Street. If so, this should be coordinated with the DPW for
improvements that will be conducted to Osgood Street. There is a bituminous concrete
path which originates from Prescott Street and extends to the parking lots with provisions
for pedestrian cross-walks across the parking lots. The bituminous path is on one side
of the access drive and crosses through almost the entire campus of the high school.
xi. LOCATION OF WETLANDS/NOTICE OF INTENT: A Notice of Intent has been
filed with the Conservation Department and an Order of Conditions has been issued.
xii. LOCATION OF WALLS/SIGNS: Retaining walls are proposed for the project. The
Planning Board should require certification from a structural engineer that the walls have
been installed correctly upon completion of their placement. Also, a boulder retaining
wall is also proposed. The existing sign for the high school at the Osgood Street
entrance will remain.
xiii. LOCATION OF ROADWAYS/DRIVES: A new access drive is proposed which will
begin at the existing drive but will loop around onto itself around the proposed high
school and its parking lots. The width of the pavement varies from 24' to 30' to 24'.
One area of potential concern is the first sharp corner of the entry drive. It appears that
larger vehicles (school buses, etc.) may have a difficult time around the first corner of the
access drive. Also, if trucks will be loading food, etc. into the cafeteria the truck route,
and the traffic flow of the buses going in and out of the access drive should be referenced
on the plan.
xiv. OUTDOOR STORAGE/DISPLAY AREAS: Outdoor storage is not proposed.
xv. LANDSCAPING PLAN: A landscaping plan has been provided and is denoted as
Planting Plans. Sheet 1.1.11, Planting Plan Overview provides an excellent summary
as to what is proposed to be planted. It appears to me that some additional buffer could
be placed along the rear lot line where the residential neighbors abut the property. The
plantings along that area are sparser than the remainder of the property . Attachment 25
of the enclosed booklet provides panoramic views of the neighbors' property with a
proposed view of the high school. The landscape strips between parking spaces
provide an adequate amount of trees for an adequately landscaped parking lot.
xvi. REFUSE AREAS: There is a 8" concrete dumpster pad proposed with a wood fence
dumpster enclosure at the corner of the high school. It is unclear if a dumpster truck
can easily back in and out of that corner, but I believe when the applicant provides the
traffic flows requested above, it can be easily confirmed.
xvii. LIGHTING FACILITIES: Lighting for the parking lot and the access drive can be
found on Sheets 10.0.4 and 10.0.5. It appears adequate lighting has been provided.
Furthermore, there is a detail noted as Attachment 15 in the enclosed booklet with
renderings of the lighting style. They will be double-mounted in the parking lot,
however. Also, sheets El and E2 of the plans depict the lighting calculations for all
lighting, and all lighting recesses appropriately at the exterior property lines of the sites
so as to ensure lighting will remain on-site and not affect abutting properties/ and/or
Chickering Road.
xviii. DRAINAGE BASIN STUDY: Please refer to VHB's report.
xix. TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY: VHB's memo indicates that the applicant should
possibly re-examine the traffic data as it was collected during the month of July,
obviously a low volume time for actual school traffic. VHB has also suggested that a
warrant analysis be performed as aback-up to ensure that an intersection is not needed at
the Osgood Street/school driveway intersection. VHB has also suggested that perhaps a
police detail be utilized at this intersection during the peak periods if a traffic signal is not
warranted.
xx. COMMONWEALTH REVIEW: It was determined that an Environmental Impact
Report is not required on this project. Please see Attachment 20 of your booklet (letter
from Commonwealth). However, the project does require an Access Permit from MA
Highway, MEPA regulations, a 401 Water Quality Certification and a Sewer
Connection/Extension Permit from DEP. They have received their Sewer Connection
Permit from DEP (Attachment 23). Other permits have been applied for but have not
yet been received (according to the package).
xxi. UTILITIES: All utilities are provided on Sheets 1.2.0 — 1.2.5. The water main will
tie into the existing 8" water main from Osgood Street, with a new 8" water main being
proposed that extends to a 12" water main. Fire hydrants are provided along the
perimeter of the new building.
xxii. FISCAL IMPACT: This project was funded to be paid for by the town at previous
town meetings.
xxiii. COMMUNITY IMPACT: This project is consistent and compatible with existing
nearby architecture.
Division of Public Works Phone 978-685-0950
384 Osgood Street Fax 978-688-9573
North Andover, MA 01845 4
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To: Heidi Griffin, Town Planner
From: James Rand, Jr., Director Of Engineering
CC: J. William Hmurciak, PE, Director of DPW; Tim Willett Staff Engineer
Date: August 6, 2001
Re: North Andover High School
I have reviewed the following documents and find them satisfactory.
1. Final Site Plan Drawing Set (dated July 30, 2001)
2. Specifications from the Project Manual
3. Site Preparation Bid Drawings and Project Manual
A "Driveway Permit'will be required for the construction entrance. This "Driveway Permit is
issued by this Department and there is no fee associated with this permit. However,
conditions regarding the driveway entrance shall be a part of this permit. The conditions will
address sweeping and its frequency of the public right of way, dust control, and the
maintenance and requirements pictured and detailed in the "Stabilized Construction
Entrance Detail"as shown on page 1.3.5 of"Site Preparation'drawings.
C.'/MEMOS HEIDIG 2OD11 HIGH SCHOOL SITE PREPARATION
Page 1
04/05/01 09:48 FAX BC&A 121002
B C Bruce Campbell & Associates, Inc. Principals
Bruce Campbell, RE_
Georgy& A a P.E.
Transportation Engineers and Planners Michae l Gruenbaum,
P.E.
Gultekin Sultan, RE.
Associates
Vedat Alsan, P.E.
Ronald D_ Desrosiers, PE.
April 5,2001 Bonnie S. Polio
Douglas C Prentiss, P.C-
Mr_ Steve O'Donnell
District Highway Director
MassHighway District 4
519 Appleton Street
Arlington, Massachusetts 02474
Attention: Ken Ravioli, Permits Engineer
Dear Mr_ O'Donnell:
SUBJECT: INDIRECT Highway Access Permit - Supplcmental Submittal
North Andover High School -EOEA # 12350
Osgood Street
North Andover, Massachusetts
As we discussed last week,attached is supplemental drainage information you requested.
Specifically we have enclosed:
• Attacbjnent 2 - Stormwater Management Development and Stormwater Run-off
Calculations; Scofield Brothers; October 5,2000;
• Two copies of the Stormwater Drainage Plans, skeet 1.37,dated January 31,2001
developed by Scofield Brothers_
We are submitting this supplemental material on behalf of the North Andover School
Department and the Town towards obtaining an INDIRECT Highway Access Permit for the
renovated and expanded High School, located east and abutting Route 125 (Chiekering Road) in
North Andover, Massachusetts.
Please note, the existing gated access drive (south of the William F. Rock Overpass) is to be
closed permanently.New granite curbing is proposed at this location so that continuous curbing
will be provided on the east side Route 125 at this location_ The existing pavement at this gated
drive within the State Highway Layout (SHLO) will be removed and disposed of off-site. New
grading within the SHLO will occur as shown on the attached plans_
38 Chauncy St. - Boston, MA 02111 • Phone: (617) 542-1199 - Fax:(617)451-9904 • e-mail: info®BCA-engineers.com
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Should you have any questions on the submittal,please contact us-
Very truly yours,
Douela-� C. Prentiss, Pte.
Senior Transportation Engineer
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cc; R.Rice DiNisco I)esion Partnership
J.Osman DiNisco I)e,ign Partnership