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NOTICE OF DECISION--LAND DISTURBANCE PERMIT
Any appeal shall be filed
within (60) days after the
date of filing this notice in
the office of the Town Clerk.
Date: June 18,2013
Date of Decision: June 18X,2013
Petition of: John O'Mahoney,143 Lacy Street St.,North Andover,MA
Premises Affected: 143 Lacy Street,North Andover,Massachusetts,01845,Assessor's Map 105.1),
Parcels 168,169&170 located in the Residential 1 Zoning District.
Referring to the above application for a Land Disturbance Permit from the requirements of the North
Andover Bylaw, Chapter 160 and the requirements of the North Andover Planning Board's Stormwater
Management and Erosion Control Regulations.
So as to allow extensive regarding, demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a solar array
on approximately 8 acres of land in the R-1 Zoning District.
This Permit has been granted by the Planning Board's designated agent,the Town Planner, according to the
Town of North Andover Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Regulations,adopted on February 15,
2011.
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Bk 13841 Pg145 #8694
143 Lacy St.,Map 105.D.,Parcels 168, 169,& 170
Land Disturbance Permit
June 18,2013
The Planning Board's designated agent,the Town Planner,has approved this application.
On April 19, 2013, John O'Mahoney of 143 Lacy St., North Andover, MA applied for a Land
Disturbance Permit,according to Chapter 160(Stormwater Management&Erosion Control Bylaw)of the
Town of North Andover Bylaws. Three parcels are subject to the bylaw with a total area of
approximately 8 acres. The activities governed by this Permit include the regrading of land, the
demolition of existing buildings and the installation of a solar array. The applicant submitted a complete
application,which was reviewed in accordance with Chapter 160 of the Town of North Andover Bylaws.
The approval was subject to the FINDINGS OF FACTS and SPECIAL CONDITIONS set forth in this
decision.
The applicant is hereby notified that should the applicant disagree with this decision, the applicant has the
right, under MGL Chapter 249, Section 4 to appeal to this decision within sixty days after the date this
decision has been filed with the Town Clerk.
In accordance with Chapter 160, Section 5.1, the Planning Board makes the finding that the intent of the
Bylaw, as well as its specific criteria is met. This decision specifically stated by the Planning Board makes
the following M)( WINGS OF FACT:
1) In granting this Permit, the Town Planner has determined that the project will not negatively impact
downstream resources, abutting properties and the town's Right-of-Way(Lacy St.). The Town Planner
bases this finding on the following facts:
a) The project area consists of three parcels of approximately 8 acres in size,with a slope situated at
the front of the parcel, adjacent to Lacy St. The parcel also contained two out buildings and a
residential dwelling unit.
b) The re-grading,the demolition of buildings and the siting of a solar array were witnessed by the town
Planner, during a site walk with the applicant on June 7, 2013. During that site visit, it was
determined that the following activities took place:
i. Regrading of approximately.50 acres on that part of the parcel abutting Lacy St,
ii. Regrading of approximately.13 acres in the rear of the property.
iii. Creation of a solar array
iv. Demolition of outbuildings
a) The activities listed in Lb. do not change the flow of stormwater and do not cause the flow of
stormwater onto the public Right-of-Way (Lacy St.) nor do they cause runoff of stormwater onto
adjacent properties.
b) The proposed use protects groundwater and surface water from degradation or depletion to the
maximum extent possible.
c) The proposed use prevents pollutants from entering the municipal and private storm drain systems.
d) The applicant has complied with state and federal statutes and regulations relating to stormwater
discharges;
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Bk 13841 Pg146 #8694
143 Lacy St.,Map 105,D.,Parcels 168,169,& 170
Land Disturbance Permit
June 18,2013
Upon reaching the above findings, the Town Planner approves this Land Disturbance Permit based upon the
following SPECLA-L CONDITIONS:
1. Any future changes deemed substantial by the Town Planner would require a Public Nearing and
Modification by the Planning Board,
2. The applicant will provide copies of all Decisions, Notification and Orders of Conditions from
the North Andover Conservation Commission.
3. This decision must be filed with the North Essex Registry of Deeds.
cc: Town Engineer
Building Inspector
Conservation Administrator
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