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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecision - 165 FLAGSHIP DRIVE 1/9/1997 Pfl � �� 1flG 8fl �fl0 Joy ft CRADS1 CE BRkpSMA�! TOWN CLE TDWN OF NORTH ANDOVER MORTNAf�R6 VER P appeal shall be filed MASSACHUSETTS JAN 13 l� d� �,� F within (20) days after the �7 MORT1 date of filing of this Notice at 4. in the Office of the Town �f,SS,C HUSE� � NOTICE OF DECISION January 9, 1997 Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date of Hearing . . January 7, 1997 Petition of 165 Flagship. Drive United, Plastic, Fabri�QLt.i�g,. ,zrnc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Flagship Drive North Andover, .Mk,. ii�. tbe.I-1.Diztrict Premises affected . . . . . . . . . Referring to the above petition for a special permit from the requirements North Andover Zoning Bylaw Section 8.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . of the allow to construct a one stork 19 295 SF adgi so '.= to �� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iR�l .to .the .existing. 31,690 SF building. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . - :after a public he given on -the -above date , the Planning Board-voted - Special Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . apPProve. . . . . . . .Lice ;x based upon the following conditions CC: Director of Public Works Building Inspector Natural Resource/Land Use Planner Health Sanitarian Signed, C: !, l Assessors Police Chief Joseph V_ Mahoney.,. Chs irman, , , Fire Chief Applicant Richard Rowen,. Vice Chairman Engineer File . .Alison Lescarbeau,. Clerk, , , , , , , , interested Parties Richard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Simons . . . . . . . . � -ard Town of North Andover N NORTH OFFICE OF 3?Ott«ED e1�OL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES 0 A 146 Main Street North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 WILLIAM J. SCOTT SSACHUS� Director January 9, 1996 Ms . Joyce Bradshaw Town Clerk 120 Main Street No. Andover, MA 01845 Re: Special Permit/Site Plan Review 165 Flagship Drive (UPF) Dear Ms . Bradshaw: The North Andover Planning Board held a public hearing on Tuesday evening, December 3, 1996 at 7 : 30 p.m. in the Senior Center behind the Town Building, on the application of MHF Design Consultants, Inc. 12-B Manor Parkway Salem, NH 03079 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 November 13 and November 20, 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, Alberto Angles, Associate Member and John Simons . The petitioner was requesting a special permit to allow for the construction of a one (1) STORY, 19, 295 sq ft Addition to the existing 31, 690 sq. ft . United Plastics Fabricating building to be used as a Manufacturing Warehouse, Office, located at 165 Flagship Drive, North Andover, MA in the I-1 District. Ms . Lescarbeau read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Frank Montero of MHF Design was present to represent United Plastic Fabricating Inc. The building is 31, 690 sq. ft. with about 70 employees . UPF builds polypropylene tanks for fire and industrial apparatus . They would like to build a 19, 295 SF addition and associated site improvements to the existing 31, 690 SF building. They will appear before ConCom to determine the wetland line and the accompanying buffer zones . There will be no changes to the existing entrance & exit nor to any other parking spaces or the trash locations . The drainage will tie into existing sys-: em. They have met with Technical Review Committee on November 13, 1996 concerning minor issues . In the rear of the building there will be no windows because that is the BOARD OF APPEALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688-9545 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535 manufacturing area . The addition will match the current building materials. Ms . Colwell stated that they will have to go before ConCom to get the wetlands reviewed. Ms . Lescarbeau was concerned about the water drainage after the storm. Mr. Montero stated that everything was fine, and there was no flooding. Mr . Angles questioned the storm water drainage . Mi . Montero stated that the original drainage is designed for the subdivision took into consideration full build out of the site . Ms . Lescarbeau stated that the HVAC system would add additional noise. Mr. Weich stated that it would be a small HVAC unit and the manufacturing area is not air conditioned. Mr. Simons questioned the need for all the parking spaces . Mr. Weich stated that the number of parking spaces was appropriate. The public hearing was continued to the December 17, 1996 meeting. The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on December 17, 1996. The following members were present : Joseph V. Mahoney, Chairman, Richard Rowen, Vice Chairman, Alison Lescarbeau, Clerk, John Simons and Richard Nardella. Applicant requested and was granted a continuance until January 7, 1997 . The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on January 7, 1997 . The following members were present : Joseph V. Mahoney, Chairman, Richard Rowen, Vice Chairman, Alison Lescarbeau, Clerk, Alberto Angles, Associate Member, John Simons and Richard Nardella. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner was also present . Mr. Rowen stated that the Board should get a letter from the engineer certifying that there are not only substantial changes to the plan prior to occupancy. On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Angles, the Board voted unanimously to approve the special permit. Attached are those conditions . Sincerely, Joseph V. Mahoney, Chairman I North Andover Planning Board 165 Flagship Drive-United Plastics Fabricating Site Plan Review- Special Permit The Planning Board herein approves the Special Permit/Site Plan Review for the construction of a 19,295 SF addition to the existing building located at 165 Flagship Drive located in the Industrial-1 Zoning District. This Special Permit was requested by MHF Design Consultants, Inc., 12-B Manor Pkwy, Salem, NH 03079 for United Park Realty Trust, 165 Flagship Drive, North Andover, MA 01845. This application was filed with the Planning Office on November 5, 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 and is an addition to an existing building; 2. The use, as developed, will not adversely affect the neighborhood as this is an addition to the existing building; 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; 5. The site drainage system is designed in accordance with the Town Bylaw requirements subject to the conditions of this decision; 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. 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: SPECIAL CONDITIONS: 1. 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 drainage consultant, DPW 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) A bond in the amount of five thousand ($5,000) 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. c) 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) A detailed design of the proposed retaining wall stamped by a structural engineer must be provided. The design must address the impact of the swale along the top of the wall and indicate construction limits necessary to build the wall. b) The plans must be signed and three(3) copies of the signed plans must be delivered to the Planning Department. c) This decision shall be recorded at the Essex North Registry of Deeds and a certified copy delivered to the Planning Stag. 3. Prior to verification of the Certificate of Occupancy: a) The applicant must submit a letter from the architect or engineer of the project stating that 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) 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 shine 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) All buildings shall have commercial fire sprinklers installed in accordance with the North Andover Fire Department. 4. 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 Planning Staff and the Division of Public Works. 5. Any stockpiling of materials (dirt, wood, construction material, etc.) must be shown on the plan and reviewed and approved by the Panning Department. 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 longer than one week must be fenced off and covered. 6. In an effort to reduce noise levels, the applicant shall keep in optimum working order, through regular maintenance, any and all equipment which shall emanate sounds from the structures or site. 7. 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. 8. The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours prior to commencing any excavation. 9. Gas, Telephone, Cable and Electric utilities shall be installed as specified by the respective utility companies. 10. All catch basins shall be protected and maintained during construction with hay bales to prevent siltation into the drain lines. 11. No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during burning season under the Fire Department regulations. 12. No underground fuel storage shall be installed except as may be allowed by Town Regulations. 13. All signs must consistent with the signage currently on site and must comply with the sign bylaw. 14. All proposed mechanical devices (i.e.: HVAC, vents, etc.) must be placed in such a manner that they are not visible from the roadway. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. This Special Permit approval shall be deemed to have lapsed after - 1 . 1 '7 �c(�� (two years from the date permit granted) unless substantial use or construction has commenced. Substantial use or construction will be determined by a majority vote of the Planning Board. 19. The following information shall be deemed part of the decision: Plan entitled: Propc.ed Site Expansion Map 25 -lot 85 165 Flagship Drive North Andover Business Park North Andover,Massachusetts Prepared for: Channel Building Company 242 Neck Road Haverhill,Massachusetts 01830 Dated: October 29, 1996, sheets 3, 4, & 5 rev. 12/16/96 Scale: as noted Prepared by: MHF Design Consultants 12-B Manor Parkway Salem,Ne,v Hampshire 03079 Sheets: 1 - 8 Report entitled:Drainage Analysis and Design Proposed Addition Channel Building Company Assessors Map 25 Lot 85 165 Flagship Drive North Andover, Massachusetts Date: October 7, 1996, rev. December 12, 1996 Prepared for: Channel Building Company, Inc.. 242 Neck Road Haverhill,Massachusetts Prepared by: MHF Design Consultants, Inc.. 12-B Manor Parkway Salem,NH 03079 cc: Director of Public Works Building Inspector Health Administrator Assessors Conservation Administrator Planning Board Police Chief Fire Chief Applicant Engineer File 165 Flagship Drive-Site Plan Review 165 Flagship Drive-United Plastics Fabricating Site Plan Review- Special Permit The Planning Board herein approves the Special Permit/Site Plan Review for the construction of a 19,295 SF addition to the existing building located at 165 Flagship Drive located in the Industrial-1 Zoning District. This Special Permit was requested by MHF Design Consultants, Inc., 12-B Manor Pkwy, Salem, NH 03079 for United Park Realty Trust, 165 Flagship Drive, North Andover, MA 01845. This application was filed with the Planning Office on November 5, 1996. FINDINGS OF FACT: The Planning Board makes tlw following findings as required by Section 8.3 and 10.3 of tL Zoning Bylaw: 1. The specific site is an appropriate location for the project as it is zoned for industrial use and is an addition to an existing building; 2. The use, as developed, will not adversely affect the neighborhood as this is an addition to the existing building; 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; 5. The site drainage system is designed in accordance with the Town Bylaw requirements subject to the conditions of this decision; 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. 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: SPECIAL CONDMONS: 1. 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 drainage consultant, DPW 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) A bond in the amount of five thousand ($5,000) 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. c) 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) A detailed design of the proposed retaining wall stamped by a structural engineer must be provided. The design must address the impact of the swale along the top of the wall and indicate construction limits necessary to build the wall. b) The plans must be signed and three (3) copies of the signed plans must be delivered to the Planning Department. c) This decision shall be recorded at the Essex North Registry of Deeds and a certified copy delivered to the Planning Staff. 3. Prior to verification of the Certificate of Occupancy: a) The applicant must submit a letter from the architect or engineer of the project stating that 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) 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 shine 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) All buildings shall have commercial fire sprinklers installed in accordance with the North Andover Fire Department. 4. 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 Planning Staff and the Division of Public Works. 5. Any stockpiling of materials (dirt, wood, construction material, etc.) must be shown on the plan anC reviewed and approved by the Planning Department. 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 longer than one week must be fenced off and covered. 6. In an effort to reduce noise levels, the applicant shall keep in optimum working order, through regular maintenance, any and all equipment which shall emanate sounds from the structures or site. 7. 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. 8. The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours prior to commencing any excavation. 9. Gas, Telephone, Cable and Electric utilities shall be installed as specified by the respective utility companies. 10. All catch basins shall be protected and maintained during construction with hay bales to prevent siltation into the drain lines. 11. No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during burning season under the Fire Department regulations. 12. No underground fuel storage shall be installed except as may be allowed by Town Regulations. 13. All signs must consistent with the signage currently on site and must comply with the sign bylaw. 14. All proposed mechanical devices (i.e.: HVAC, vents,etc.) must be placed in such a manner that they are not visible from the roadway. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. This Special Permit approval shall be deemed to have lapsed after cm- (two - (two years from the date permit granted) unless substantial use or construction has commenced. Substantial use or construction will be determined by a majority vote of the Planning Board. 19. The following information shall be deemed part of the decision: a) Report titled: Drainage Analysis and Design Proposed Addition Channel Building Company Assessors Map 25 Lot 85 165 Flagship Drive North Andover,Massachusetts Dated: October 7, 1996, rev. December 12, 1996 Prepared for: Channel building Company Inc. 242 Neck Road Haverhill, Massachusetts Prepared by: MHF Design Consultants, Inc. 12-B Manor Parkway Salem,NH 03079 b) Drawing: Proposed Elevations Project: United Plastic Fabricating, Inc. 165 Flagship Drive North Andover,MA Prepared for: Channel Building Company Drawing No. A3-1 c) Plan entitled: Proposed Site Expansion Map 25 -lot 85 165 Flagship Drive North Andover Business Park North Andover,Massachusetts Prepared for: Channel Building Company 242 Neck Road Haverhill,Massachusetts 01830 Dated: October 29, 1996, sheets 3, 4, &5 rev. 12/16/96 Scale: as noted Prepared by: MHF Design Consultants 12-B Manor Parkway Salem,New Hampshire 03079 Sheets: 1 - 8 cc: Director of Public Works Building Inspector Health Administrator Assessors Conservation Administrator Planning Board Police Chief Fire Chief Applicant Engineer File 165 Flagship Drive-Site Plan Review