HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecision - 27 CHARLES STREET 8/12/1996 JOYCE BRAD SHAW
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER TOWN CLERK :
Any appeal shall be file Cl A S S A C H L S E T T S NORTH ANDOVER
within (20) days after the _ AUG 12 Il 35 P� X96
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NOTICE OF DECISION
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Date of Hearing July 16, Aug 6,1996
Charles T. Matses Realty
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Premises affected . , . . Charles street . , . . . . . , , ,
Referring to the above petition for a special permit from the requirements
North Andover Zoning Bylaw Section 8.3 (site plan review)
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allow. .construction. . . . . . . . . .of. . .
a 9200. . . . . .
Sq ft. two. story building
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After a public hearing given on the above date , the Planning Board voted
CONDITIONALLY
to .APPROVE . . . . . . . SPECIAL• PERMIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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based upon the following conditions :
CC: Director of Public works
Building Inspector 1/�r
Natural Resource/Land Use Planner 'l
Health Sanitarian Signed C/
Assessors
Police Chief Joseph V: Mahoney. Chairman. , , , ,
Fire Chief
Applicant Richard Rowen;Vice Chairman
Engineer
File Alison Lescarbeau: Clerk. . . , , , , ,
interested Parties
Richard Nardella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Simons
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Town of North Andover f NORTH
OFFICE OF °
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146 Main Street
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 �,9°°4,,,0^•^'`c5
VIMLIAM J. SCOTT SSACHUS��
Director
August 12, 1996
Ms . Joyce Bradshaw
Town Clerk
120 Main Street
No . Andove r, NIA 018 4 5
Re : Special Permit/Site Plan Review - 27 Charles Street
Dear Ms . Bradshaw:
The North Andover Planning Board held a public hearing on Tuesday
evening, July 16, 1996 at 7 : 30 p .m. in the Senior Center behind
the Town Building, on the application of Charles T . Matses
Realty, 200 Sutton Street, No . Andover, MA 01845 for a special
permit under Section 8 . 3 (Site Plan Review) of the North Andover
Zoning Bylaw. The legal notice was properly advertised in the
North Andover Citizen on June 26 and July 3, 1996 and all parties
of interest were duly notified. The following members were
present: Joseph V. Mahoney, Chairman, Richard Rowen, Vice
Chairman, Alison Lescarbeau, Clerk, Richard Nardella and John
Simons .
The petitioner was requesting a special permit to allow for the
construction of a 9200 sq ft two story building. The premises
affected is 27 Charles Street, North Andover, MA 01845 .
Charles Matses, Charles Construction, is seeking to put a 9200 SF
two story addition onto the exiting UPS building on Charles
Street for use as an office building. Charles Street is a
private road owned and maintained by Mr . Matses . No additional
impervious surface will be created therefore no drainage review
or topography was provided. The building conforms to all
building setback requirements and parking space requirements .
Specific species have not been submitted however the areas to be
landscaped have been shown on the plan . There will not be any
additional lighting in the rear of the building . All lighting
will be shielded and will shine away from the neighbors .
Mr . Simons questioned the building materials .
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BOARD OF APPEALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688-9545 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535
Mr. Matses stated that the building have a steel frame with stow
(?) coating which is similar to stucco . The color of the f
building will be creme with accent colors .
Mr. Simons requested a side elevation be provided.
Mr. Rowen questioned where the entrance sign will be located.
There was a general discussion that this site was not as visible
as others in town. The project is an addition to an existing
building in an industrial zone .
Laura Duffy, 3 Ellis Street, expressed concern about the back of
the building, the lighting, the limit of pavement, the
construction hours, etc.
Mr . Matses replied that there will be no additional paving and no
additional lighting planned. If there is any additional lighting
it will be reviewed by the Planning Board. The construction will
take approximately 5 to 6 months and will take place
approximately between the hours of 7 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. Monday
through Friday with a few Saturdays . Ms . Colwell stated that the
police department will control the hours of construction.
Mr. Rowen expressed concern about the HVAC units . Mr. Matses
stated that there will only be office use, there will not be any
industrial uses which require large capacity units . No trucks
will be parked/stored outside.
The Planning Board requested Mr. Matses to provide the Board with
a landscaping plan, a side elevation, signs location and stated
that the Board will have final review over the lighting.
On a motion by Mr . Rowen, seconded by Mr . Nardella, the Planning
voted to close the public hearing. Mr. Simons was opposed.
The staff was directed to revise the draft decision for the next
meeting.
The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on August
6, 1996 . The following members were present : Joseph V. Mahoney,
Chairman, Richard Rowen, Vice Chairman, Alison Lescarbeau, Clerk,
Alberto Angles, Associate Member and Richard Nardella.
Ms . Colwell had a draft decision prepared for the Board' s review.
On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Nardella, the Board
voted as follows on the amended draft decision:
In favor: Abstaining:
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Mr . Mahoney Mr . Angles
Mr . Rowen
Ms . Lescarbeau
Mr . Nardella
Attached are those conditions .
Sincerely, r-
' Loseph V. Mahoney, Chairman
North Andover Planning Board
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27 Charles Street
Site Plan Review- Special Permit
The Planning Board herein approves the Special Permit/Site Plan Review for the construction of a
9200 SF addition to an existing building located at 27 Charles Street located in the Industrial-S Zoning
District. This Special Permit was requested by Charles T. Matses Realty, 200 Sutton Street, North
Andover, 01845. This application was filed with the Planning Office on June 21, 1996,
FINDINGS OF FACT:
The Planning Board makes the following findings as required by Section 8.3 and 10.3 of the Zoning
Bylaw:
1. The specific site is an appropriate location for the project as it is zoned for industrial use,
1 The use, as developed, will not adversely affect the neighborhood as this is an addition to the
existing building. The addition will be on the Charles Street side, not in the rear adjacent to the
residential zone.
3. There will be no nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles or pedestrians;
4. The landscaping plan approved as a part of this plan meets the requirements of Section 8.4 of
the Zoning Bylaw with review by the Planning Board, however specific plant species must be
submitted;
5. The site drainage system is designed in accordance with the Town Bylaw requirements subject
to the conditions of this decision. No additional impervious surface will be added;
6. The applicant has met the requirements of the Town for Site Plan Review as stated in Section
83 of the Zoning Bylaw;
7. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper operation of the proposed
use.
Finally, the Planning Board finds that this project generally complies with the Town of North Andover
Zoning Bylaw requirements as listed in Section 8.3(5) 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:
SPECLAL CONDITIONS:
1. Prior to any construction on site, the applicant shall comply with the following:
An elevation of the building showing the side closest to Sutton Street must be reviewed
and approved by the Planning Board,
The plans must be signed and stamped by a certified architect, landscape architect, or
professional engineer, registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The site plan mylars must be signed Planning Board.
Yd The site plans must be submitted to the Town Planner for review within ninety days
of filing the decision with the Town Clerk. -
A bond in the amount of two thousand ($2,000) dollars shall be posted for the
purpose of insuring that a final as-built plan showing the location of all on-site utilities,
structures, curb cuts, parking spaces and drainage facilities is submitted. The bond is
also in place to insure that the site is constructed in accordance with the approved plan.
This bond shall be in the form of a check made out to the Town of North Andover.
This check will then be deposited into an interest bearing escrow account.
fj A construction schedule shall be submitted to the Planning Staff for the purpose of
tracking the construction and informing the public of anticipated activities on the site.
2. Prior to FORM U verification (Building Permit Issuance):
a) The plans must be signed and three (3) copies of the signed plans must be delivered to
the Planning Department.
b) This decision shall be recorded at the Essex North Registry of Deeds and a certified
copy delivered to the Planning Staff.
3. The operation of heavy construction equipment will be limited to the hours of 7:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
4. Prior to verification of the Certificate of Occupancy:
a) The building must be constructed as presented to the Planning Board and as shown on
the following plans:
i) Plans titled: Proposed Add. &Alt,
Charles St.
Scale: F) =20'
Date: 6/4/96
Drawing Number: C-1
ii) Plans titled: Conceptual Design-Front Elevation
Charles Street
Andover, MA
Prepared by: John Daly Associates
Shaw Drive
Wayland, Massachusetts 01778
Prepared for: Charles T. Matses Realty
Sutton Street
Andover, MA
b) No new lighting shall be added to the rear of the budding. All new artificial lighting
used to illuminate the site shall be approved by the Planning Staff. All lighting shall
have underground wiring and shall be so arranged that all direct rays from such lighting
falls entirely within the site and shall be shielded or recessed so as not to shind upon
abutting properties or streets. The site shall be reviewed by the Planning Staff. Any
changes to the approved lighting plan as may be reasonably required by the Planning
Staff shall be made at the owner's expense.
c) A landscape plan showing the location and species of plants must be submitted to the
Planning Office for review and approval.
d) All buildings shall have commercial fire sprinklers installed in accordance with the
North Andover Fire Department.
e) The site must have received all necessary permits and approvals from the North
Andover Board of Health and the Conservation Commission.
5. Prior to the final release of security:
a) The site shall be reviewed by the Planning Staff. Any screening as may be reasonably
required by the Planning Staff will be added at the applicant's expense.
b) A final as-built plan showing the location of all on- site utilities, structures, curb cuts,
parking spaces and drainage facilities must be submitted to and reviewed by the
Division of Public Works.
6. 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.
7. The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours prior to commencing any excavation.
8. Gas, Telephone, Cable and Electric utilities shall be installed as specified by the respective
utility companies.
9. All catch basins shall be protected and maintained during construction with hay bales to prevent
siltation into the drain lines.
10. No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during burning season under the Fire
Department regulations.
11. No underground fuel storage shall be installed except as may be allowed by Town
Regulations.
12. All signs must consistent with the signage currently on site and must comply with the sign
bylaw.
13. All proposed mechanical devices (i.e.: HVAC, vents, etc.) must be placed in such a manner
that they are not visible from the roadway.
14. 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.
15. 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
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16. 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.
17. This Special Permit approval shall be deemed to have lapsed after
(two years from the date permit granted) unless substantial use ord construction has
commenced. Substantial use or construction will be determined by a majority vote of the
Planning Board.
18. The following information shall be deemed part of the decision:
a) Plans titled: Proposed Add. & Alt.
Charles St.
Scale: 1" =20'
Date: 6/4/96
Prepared by: Charles T. Matses Realty
Drawing Number: C-1
b) Plans titled: Conceptual Design-Front Elevation
Charles Street
Andover, MA
Prepared by: John Daly Associates
Shaw Drive
Wayland,Massachusetts 01778
Prepared for: Charles T. Matses Realty
Sutton Street
Andover, MA
cc: Director of Public Works
Building Inspector
Health Administrator
Assessors
Conservation Administrator
Planning Board
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Applicant
Engineer
File
27 Charles St. - Site Plan Review