HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Permit # 12/11/1996 YMIW�WWAY WiNiam F. Weld Paul Ceilucci James J. Kerasiotes Kevin J. Sullivan
Governor Lieutenant Governor secretary Commissioner
December 11, 1996
Trudy Coxe, Secretary
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
100 Cambridge Street, 20th Floor
Boston, MA 02202
RE: North Andover - Old Town Village - ENF
(EOEA# 10967)
ATTN: Jan Reitsma, Assistant Secretary
MEPA Unit
Dear Secretary Coxe:
The Massachusetts Highway Department (MassHighway) has reviewed the
Environmental Notification Form (ENF) for the proposed Old Town Village project in
North Andover. The project entails the construction of 16,900 square feet of
commercial/retail space on a 6.2-acre parcel located in the southwest corner of the
Route 125/Farrwood Avenue intersection. An existing floral shop and greenhouse
will be demolished as part of this project. According to information included in the
ENF, the project is expected to generate 1,446 new vehicle-trips on an average
weekday. A MassHighway permit is required for access to Route 125.
We believe that the overall traffic impacts of this project to the state highway
system will be minimal, and we recommend that an EIR not be required based on
traffic issues. The details of any access-related issues can be handled during the
MassHighway access permit process for this project.
If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact me at
(617) 973-7858 or Richard Bou.rr6 of the Public/Private Development Unit at (617)
973-8238.
Sincerely,
Luisa Paiewonsky;Director
Transportation and Development Programs
Massachusetts Highway Department® Ten Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116-3973®(617) 973-7500
cc: T. Broderick, Chief Engineer
C. Sterling, State Traffic Engineer
P. Leavenworth, Acting DHD, District 4
PPDU files
Planning Board, Town of North Andover
Merrimack Valley Planning Commission
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