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July 1, 1997
Town of North Andover
Re: Proposed Stoneham Savings Bank
Chickering Road
North Andover, MA
Dear Sirs:
As the representative and architect for Stoneham Savings Bank, I would like to take a moment
and introduce you to this proposed project.
The facility is an existing one-story brick structure of approximately 2,100 square feet. The
structure formerly housed a Fleet Bank, The Stoneham Savings Bank is proposing to open
another branch at this location as this site and the use will remain as a banking facility. The new
Stoneham Savings Branch will house five tellers, two customer service representatives, two
offices and support space. There will be minimal site work as the traffic circulation and parking
are conducive to the banks site requirements. We will propose to do extensive landscaping,
especially around the building. We find the existing landscape aesthetically unpleasing and a
security risk for customers and employees.
The biggest visible impact will be to the exterior of the building with the introduction of a new
HIP/able roof to the structure. The current elevations are a flat roofed one-story brick building
(see photos). This building was designed in the 1970s and is typical of that decade's style of
architecture, which was clean lines and void of detail. The image of the Stoneham Savings Bank
is that of a more familiar style. Most of their existing branches are of a traditional architecture.
In keeping with tivs philosophy,they asked about a more traditional feel to the building.
We have chosen to introduce a traditional roof structure and entry canopy to the building (see
preliminary plan). The enclosed drawing is in preliminary design, but it is the intent to provide
more traditional roof lines and details to the building. We feel this is not only beneficial to the
image of the Stoneham Savings Bank, but it would be in keeping with the neighborhood and the
town image.
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The bank is excited about opening a new facility in North Andover. We have reviewed the
Zoning by Laws, and we are requesting a waiver from your site plan review process. With the
banks eagerness to proceed forward to open a facility which would serve the needs of the
community and the minimal impact of the site modifications, we feel that the exterior
modifications can only enhance the building and the character of the surrounding area.
Sincerely,
Scott Towne,AIA
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July 8, 1997
Planning Board
Town of North Andover
Town Hall
North Andover, MA 01845
RE: 601 Chickering Road
North Andover,MA
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Dear Mr. Chairman and Members:
This office represents the Stoneham Savings Bank, the owner of the above
referenced property.
The property is a one story structure and was previously used for retail banking
purposes as a branch of Fleet Bank.
My client is proposing to renovate the existing structure in accordance with the
summary by the project's architect, DRL and Associates, Inc., attached hereto.
The use will remain the same with facade improvements and extensive landscaping
being proposed.
The purpose of this letter is to respectfully request that the Boar of the the requirement of a Site Plan Review in accordance with §8.3 (2) (c) (') ( ) g By-
Law,
The applicant cites as justification for said request the following:
1. the use will remain the same i.e. retail banking.
2. the footprint of the existing building will not be altered.
3. the existing flat roof will be improved with the addition of a traditional roof
structure.
4. the site will be improved with the addition of extensive landscaping
5. the existing parking area will not be enlarged and therefore the amount of
impervious area will not increase and existing wetlands will not be
impacted,
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6. the topography of the site will not be altered and there are presently no
drainage problems.
Kindly place this matter on the agenda for your meeting scheduled for July 15,
1997 at which time I will elaborate on the foregoing and address any questions or concerns
the Board may raise.
UtT
Steven L. Cicatelli
SLC/tic
cc: Stoneham Savings Bank
cc: Scott R. Towne, AIA