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1. Petitioner: Kok
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2. Owners of the Land: k6n hke&
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Zoning District:
Assessors: Map: Lot#:
Registry of Deeds: Book#:: Page
4. Existing Lot:
Lot Area(Sq.Ft.): Building Height: ` �►� `►
Street Frontage: _�� _ Side Setbacks:
Front Setback: Rear Setback: ti
Floor Area Ratio: Lot Coverage:
5. Proposed Lot: ► ��
Lot Area (Sq.Ft.): Building Height:
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Street Frontage: Side Setbacks:
Front Setback: _ � Rear Setback: I
Floor Area Ratio: -- Lot Coverage: F
6. Required Lot (as required by Zoning Bylaw): ►
Lot Area (Sq.Ft.): Building Height:
Street Frontage: Side Setbacks: Mat V?
Front Setback: _ _ Rear Setback:
Floor Area Ratio: Lot Coverage:
7. Existing Building:
Ground Floor (Sq. Ft.): # of Floors:
Total Sq. Ft.: Height: �T
Use: � Type of Construction:
8. Proposed Building:
Ground Floor (SQ. Ft.): of rioors- _4
Total Sq. Ft.: Height:
lise: � Type of Construction:
9. Petitioner and Landowner signature(s):
Every application for Site Plan Review shall be made on this form which is the official
form of the P!anning Board. Every application shall be filed with the Town Clerk's Office.
It shall be the responsibility of the petitioner to furnish all supporting documentation with
this application. The dated copy of this application received by the Town Clerk or
Planning Office does not absolve the applicant from this responsibility. The petitioner
shall be responsible for all expenses for filirg and legal notification. Failure to comply
with application requirements, as cited- herein and in the Planning Board Rules and
regulations may result in a dismissal by the Planning Board of this application as
incomplete.
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APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
NORTH ANDOVER SENIOR CENTER
120 Rear Main Street
North Andover,Massachusetts
Project Description
The project consists of a one story addition of approximately 4560 square feet and is attached
to the existing 3195 square foot senior center. The addition will involve the expansion of
function room space, two bathrooms, an additional meeting room, additional kitchen space,
additional storage, and an additional office/meeting room.
Easements/Legal Conditions
There are currently existing easements which allow access to the site. There is also two
Pedestrian Easements contained on the parcel of land. These easements are indicated on the
drawing A-1 titled "Plan of Land, North Andover, Massachusetts".
A variance has been granted for this project with respect to the building setback
requirements.
Topography
The existing grade slopes downward to the north with an overall change of four feet-in the
area of the proposed building.
Zoning Information
The parcel of land is located in the General Business District.
Storm Water Drainage
The current drainage system will remain unchanged as a result of this addition. The addition
will result in the relocation of one catch basin which serves a parking area on which the
addition will be constructed, the relocation of an underground sanitary line, and the
relocation of one catch basin directly in front of the existing building.
Building Location
The building is located in the north corner of a 58,005 square foot parcel of land and shall
consist of a one story addition of approximately 4560 square feet which is to be attached to
the existing 3195 square foot senior center. The building is located on land which also
contains in addition to the existing senior center, the town offices, and the town's fire
station. The existing building is 22'-6" in height and the addition will be the same height.
The total amount of lot covered by the buildings (including the addition) will be 27% or
15,555 square feet. The maximum lot coverage for this parcel of land is 35% or 20,300
square feet.
Building Elevation
The building will be constructed of the same material as the existing building. The exterior
walls will be brick with concrete masonry block as an "accent" feature. Both the brick and
concrete masonry block will be the same color and texture as currently exists..
The new roof will have both sloped and flat areas. The sloped roof will be shingled of the
same asphalt material and color as the existing senior center. The flat roof area will have an
insulated membrane roofing system.
Location of Parking/Walkways
The current senior center shares parking with the other facilities on the site. Additional
parking areas are located on other adjacent parcels of land. Many of the elderly population
which use the senior center come to the site by public transportation. There is a dropoff area
at the entrance to the senior center which will be maintained.
A variance has been granted for this project with respect to the parking requirements.
Location of Wetlands
There are no wetlands on this parcel of land.
Location of Walls/Signs
There are no walls or signs associated with this project.
Location of Roadways
Existing roadways and traffic patterns will be unchanged as a result of this addition to the
existing senior center.
Outdoor Storage/Display Areas
There is no outdoor storage or display areas associated with this project.
Landscaping
The existing plants between the existing senior center and the town offices will remain
unchanged. Existing trees in the parking area and around the property boundaries will also
remain unchanged. New planting and landscaping is shown on drawing A-7 titled "Proposed
Landscape Plan".
Refuse Areas
The refuse area for the building is located on the loading dock for the building. The loading
dock will be screened by a four foot high wall and have an overhead canopy similar to the
existing loading dock/refuse area.
L_ightinz Facilities
There are no new outdoor lights associated with this project. Existing parking lot lights will
remain.
Drainage Basin Study
There is no change in the storm water runoff associated with this project.
Traffic Impact Study
The addition to the senior center will be providing needed space for services currently
offered by the Town in an undersized facility. The amount of traffic will remain unchanged
by this addition.
Commonwealth Review
The majority of this project is funded through a Community Development Block Grant from
the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development through the State agency of the
Deparment of Housing and Community Development. The submission of documents to these
agencies is being handled by the Town of North Andover, Office of Community
Development and Services.
Utilities
Existing utilities are indicated on drawing A-2 titled "Existing Utilities". All new utilities
are indicated on the drawing A-5 titled "Utility Plan". The project will require the relocation
of an existing gas line, existing storm water lines and catch basins.
Fiscal and Community Impact
The following sections of the Grant application are enclosed as part of this application.
These sections are entitled:
o Issues of Unique Needs
o Factors Contributing to Need
o Efforts to Address Need
0 Needs Identification Participation and Process
Engineering/Architectural Services Town of North Andover Senior Center Design and Construction
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The following section is an excerpt from the grant application filed for this project.
Issues of Unique Needs: North Andover is a community that is facing unprecedented growth in all
facets of housing. Between 1970 and 1990, the number of dwelling units nearly doubled (1970 and
1990 Federal Census). During this same period, single-family homes increased 89.1%, or 121
new homes each year (Town Building Department). From 1981 to 1994, the Town has permitted
over 2,000 dwelling units, an average of 158 each year (Town Building Department). As this
growth has created a substantial burden on the Town's services and School system, parallel
growth in residential units for the elderly has created an overwhelming demand for use of the
Senior Center . The Town is placed in the position of needing to focus its service efforts toward
two distinct population sectors, a growing population of both families and seniors.
Factors Contributing to Need : Over 15% of the population of North Andover is represented by
persons 60 years and older(1990 Federal Census). Adding five years to the 1990 tables, 55 to 59
age group, the percentage increased to 18% in 1995. Part of this increase can be attributed to the
increase in dwelling units for the elderly. Table 5.4 b.1, "Elderly Housing Units Since Senior Center
Construction" (see section 5.4 b) indicates that 607 dwelling units for the elderly have been
constructed or are under construction since the completion of the North Andover Senior Center in
1984 . Commensurate with the growth in dwelling units there has been a greater demand for the
services delivered at-the Senior Center. From 1993 to 1995, participation rose in health related
services 30%, from 3,320 persons served in 1993 to 4,707 in 1995(North Andover Council on Agirig
Annual Reports, see Chart 5.4 b.2 Health Service Demand Increase). Further programs, such as
SHARE New England, are unable to use the Senior Center due to limited space, while an expanding
Meals on Wheels program (see Chart 5.4 b. 3 Increase in Meals on Wheels Service) struggles by
sharing space with other programs. The primary need for space is related to the limitations of an 80-
person capacity Function Room. Each year the Senior Center holds functions that create a demand
in excess of the 80-person capacity(see Table 5.4 b.5 List Of Functions and Space Limits).
Efforts to Address Need : At the 1996 May Town Meeting, the Town enacted a phased growth by-
law and appropriated $75,000 for a comprehensive Master Plan to resolve the issues of rapid
growth. The Senior Center is taking specific steps to address the limitations of the facility. Heavy
tables set up by volunteers for the moming programs are later taken down for space for afternoon
programs. The Senior Center uses the adjacent Drop-in/Waiting Room for programs to increase the
capacity to 102 persons, thus eliminating the Drop-in/Waiting Room for many seniors (see Table 5.4
b.4 Schedules and Conflicts for Drop-in/Waiting Room and Function Room .) Fvery effort is made
to fulfill the present needs of the elders with the help of 280 volunteers who have provided 28,000
hours of service during 1995.
As defined in a 1982 Mission Statement, the North Andover Council on Aging mission is: "To
identify the needs of elderly people and to develop and implement a wide range of services and
programs to meet their physical, mental, economic, social, and cultural needs. The Council on
Aging advocates for older adults, manages the resources needed to develop services, and
educates seniors and their family members regarding choices in care. The ultimate goal of the
Council on Aging is to promote and encourage maximum independence for elders in order to help
them maintain their dignity."
The target population is the present and future elderly users of the Senior Center . The senior
citizens of North Andover are clearly users of the Center, with over 3,750 unduplidated people
using the Center in 1995 for programs (COA Use Data not including events and functions). The
3,800 elderly population (Town Census) in North Andover is comprised of 64.62% low and
moderate income persons (1990 Census special tabulation EOCD source). In addition, over 19%
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of those persons live alone (Town Census review of elderly facilities population) . The high use of
the facility, by a majority of users that are low and moderate income, indicates that an expansion
of the facility, to allow for continued and expanded programming for the seniors, will serve to
address the needs of a population that has no other opportunity. In,complying with the Mission
Statement, the Council on Aging (COA) is currently providing thirty-two different programs anj
services a week, which represents approximately 6,000 units of service a month (see Appendix B
for Programs). The demand for COA services has grown because of the drastic cutbacks in
home-care services (see Table 5.4.a.1 Program Cutbacks) , such as the Friendly Visitor Program
eliminated in 1986, provided by Greater Lawrence Mental Health. In 1990 Health Clinics provided
to five North Andover senior housing projects by the Visiting Nurses Home Care, funded through a
grant by Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley Inc. ,were severely cut in half from once a month
to once every other. In 1993 McCabe Court services were eventually eliminated. The lack of
these outreach Health Clinics affect over 261 seniors who now seek these services at the Senior
Center.
Table 5.4.a.1 Program Cutbacks
Center%Locat on Servtce� - ` ,Pr.ovider' Cutbaclr` Year
Home Visitso Friendly Visitor GLMH Eliminated 1986
O'Connor Heights No Clinic VNHC Never Offered 1988
Bingham Way Health Clinic VNHC Eliminated 1990
Fountain Drive Health Clinic VNHC2 Cut in Half 1990
Foulds Terrace Health Clinic VNHC Cut in Half 1990
Morkeski Meadows Health Clinic 7N—HC–'---Cut in Half 1990
McCabe Court Health Clinic VNHC Cut in Half 1990
McCabe Court Health Clinic VNHC Eliminated 1993
1.Greater Lawrence Mental Health,
2.Visiting Nurses Home Care,
3.While this is an in-home service it is estimated that some of those who were provided with the service now seek the
Senior Center for socializing.
Despite the limitations of the structure and increased demand in programming, in 1991 the Town
of North Andover Council on Aging was the recipient of the Veronica B. Smith Award citing the
North Andover Council on Aging as "A Model of Excellence for Senior Centers in Massachusetts"
The award is a result of the variety and quality of programs that the Center continues to offer
within the context of a limited budget.
5.4 b. Needs Identification Participation and Process :The development of this section is
based on years of work by the Council on Aging , its staff and volunteers. This has been
accomplished by tracking the use of the Senior Center by the Council on Aging (COA) Office. The
office works with the 11 member Council to identify the needs of the elderly toward meeting the
Mission Statement of the COA. These needs have increased proportionately with an increase in
the elder population. North Andover's proximity to 495, low tax rate, rural character, and proximity
to several hospitals (Lawrence, Beverly, Winchester, Lowell, Stoneham, Newburyport, Methuen,
Burlington) has created an environment that is more suitable for elderly housing complexes.
Clearly this is documented in Table 5.4 b.1 Elderly Housing Units Since Senior Center
Construction (next page). The total number of dwelling units created since the 1984 construction of
the Senior Center is 607,with the greatest increase in dwelling units occurring in 1993 with 240 units
constructed. Coincidentally, increases in programming needs for services delivered or prepared at
the Senior Center continued to climb during and after 1993 as evidenced by Charts; 5.4 b. 2
Increase in Meals on Wheels Service and 5.4 b.3 Senior Center Health Service Demand (next
page). This increase in demand has not gone without impacts.
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Table 5.4 b.1 Elderly Housing Units Since Senior Center Construction
Facili '_< Year=
Co ns
tricted a r;Numbs"r_of llni s
O'Connor Heights 1988 30
McCabe Court 1989 70
Sutton Pond 1993 140
Heritage 1993 100
Ed ewoodl 1996 147
Ed ewood II Current - 120
Totals 607
"The above does not include nursing homes or other like facilities where the population is receiving medical care. 'North
Andover Building Department Records
5.4.b.2 Increase Meals on 5.4.b.3 Senior Center Health
Wheels Service Services Demand Increase
5000
12000
10000 11 4000
8000 3000
6000 _
4000 2000 =€
2000 1000
0 _A IM
19911992199319941995 0
1993 1994 1995
During the past year, 1995, the volunteers and staff of the Meals on Wheels Program prepared,
packaged and organized 11,142 meals for delivery to home bound seniors (COA Annual Reports).
The kitchen is not adequate to organize and package the meals, therefore packing for the Meals
on Wheels program is done at one end of the Function Room while classes or other functions are
being conducted. In addition, in the same year, 1995, over 7,075 congregate meals were served
to seniors in the Function Room. Often, a morning exercise class will require that the space be
cleared of the tables, then the same tables are reset for the congregate meals program only to be
taken down again for an afternoon program. Due to,the simultaneous and constant use of the
Function Room, which is clearly indicated in the Table 5.4 b.4 Schedules and Conflicts for Drop-
in/Waiting Room and Function Room, (next page) there is little possibility for use of the Function
Room for smaller more confidential meetings. This creates a demand for the Drop-in/Waiting
Room as a meeting room, which eliminates the possible use of the Drop-in/Waiting Room for
elder socializing. Based on research of the Town Census for addresses known to have a high
,population of elderly residents, not including single family or other non-elderly residential
dwellings, it is estimated that over 19% of the elderly population in North Andover are living alone.
This type of population needs a drop-in center and programming for socializing. Based on Table
5.4 b.4 the Drop-in/Waiting Room is only available on average 2.25 hours per day, less than one
third of the daily operational hours of the Senior Center . The Function Room is available to
programs other than the Council on Aging programs on an average of only 18 minutes per day.
The remaining free time is used to prepare the room for the next program. Considering the
additional monthly programs and those that occur for 15 or more weeks, the Drop-in/Waiting
Room availability is reduced to an average of 1.5 hours per day availability, less than 20% of the
operational day, and the Function Room reduces to 12 minutes
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Table 5.4 b.4 Schedules and Conflicts for Drop-in/Waiting Room and Function Room
Time :, . .,,. Mon da' -x .'STuesda r _Wednesda' _.. '. ,I.Thursda yrp r,y FridA
Room Drop-in Function Drop-in Function Drop-in Function Drop-in Functio Drop-in Function
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8:45 .
9:00 = R
9:15
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9:30 j
9:45
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10:00 _ 9
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10:45
11:00 = -
11:15 �x
11:30 ; _
11:45 sow
12:00 Weekl
12:15 Weekly- _
12:30 Weekly
12:45 Weekl
1:00 = Weekl
1.15 w : . e _.; _ Weekly<x
1:30 MOB= A, Weekly
1.45
2:00 a :Month ` a }
2:15 AR _ pm onth.
2:30 _ t .Months
2:45 5 4Month
3:00 Month r . _
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3:30 _ IVlonth 'Month w .a � -
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4:00 Month Month. _
4.15
4:30
Free 15 0 Min. 4.0 15 Min. 1.5 Hrs. 1 Hr. 3.0 0 Min, 4.0 15
Min. Hrs. Hrs. Hrs. Min.
Other 2.5 45 Min. 30 Min. 2.0 2.0
H rs. H rs. H rs.
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Room is Free for use 15 or more weeks other
tz y One Program Two Programs at Once same room
_Month E Conflict Monthly with regular program Once a Month Program other
Weekly
per day. Typically, the Drop-in/Waiting Room is also used for persons to wait for services provided
in the nurses room; or meetings are held in the Drop-in/Waiting Room forcing people to wait
outside or in the Function Room where they conflict with ongoing programs. An additional issue is
the proximity of the two rooms and the concurrent programming, the noise from one activity
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frequently disrupts the other event. The popularity of the Senior Center and the success of the
programs have lead to the inability to provide additional programming due to space constraints.
Table 5.4 b.5 List of Functions and S ace Limits
Function Event Date Conflict Function Attend Fq. Notes
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Will Have to Move =--,Capacity 80
Thanksgiving Dinner 1997 Yes Too Small 115 An Currently exceeds building
capacity.
Saint Patrick's Dinner 1997 Yes Too Small 410 An Currently exceeds building
capacity
Valentine Party 1997 Yes Too Small 115 An Currently exceeds building
capacity
Volunteer Rec. Party 1997 Yes Too Small 115 An Currently exceeds building
capacity
Summer Party Cookout 1997 Yes Too Small 200 An Problem during inclement weather
Spaghetti Dinner 1997 Yes Too Small 185 An Currently exceeds building
capacity.
Bean Supper 1997 Yes Too Small 155 An Currently exceeds building
capacity.
Christmas Fair 1997 Yes Too Small 200 An Currently exceeds building
cap city.
Flu Clinic 1997 Yes Too Small 450 An People wait outside due to space
Pneumonia Clinic 1997 Yes Too Small 250 An People wait outside due to space
Widow and Widowers 1997 Yes Unavailable 30 Wk Drop-inNVaiting Room too small.
Has Moved
Friendly Senior Club 1996 Yes Unavailable 30 Wk Moved to youth center
Drama Club practice 1996 Yes Unavailable 30 Wk Moved to Library
Elder Christmas Veterans 1992 Yes Too Small 200 An Currently exceeds building
ca acit .
Elder Spring Veterans 1993 Yes Too Small 200 An Canceled due to space
unavailability
Exercise Program 1996 Yes Unavailable 30 Wk Canceled due to space
unavailability
Program for Deaf 1992 Yes Unavailable 30 Wk Canceled due to space
unavailabil
Stroke Support Group 1993 Yes Unavailable 30 Wk Moved to Andover Senior Center
Never Could Use*-
Elder Breakfast Police 1996 Yes Too Small 200 An Currently exceeds building
capacity.
Surplus Food Distribution 1984 Yes Too Small NA Or. I No Storage or Processing area
SHARE 1990 Yes Too Small NA Or. No Storage or Processing area
Elder Dinner Police 1995 Yes Too Small 200 An Currently exceeds building
capacity.
Source:Council on Aging Function and Meeting Records
1. Date:is different for each group as follows:Will Have to Move:the date the program will have to move because
capacity restrictions are exceeded ; Has Moved: the date the program did move due to capacity restrictions ;
Never Could Use:the date the program began and never used the building due to capacity restrictions.
2. Conflict:If the event were to be held there would be conrlict sith regular programs.
3. Will Have to Move:Represents the programs that will have to move due to building capacity.
4. Has Moved:Those programs that were held in the center yet moved due to building capacity.
5. Never Could Use:Those programs which the COA would like to have at the center yet cannot be accommodated.
6. Frequency of Event:An=Annual,Qr.=Quarterly,Wk=Weekly.
The second issue of facility use is the ability to address senior functions. Table 5.4 b.5 List Of
Functions and Space Limits indicates the relationship of functions for the elderly and the use of the
Senior Center. Presently the capacity of the Function Room in the Senior Center is 80,
supplemented by use of the 22 person Drop-in/Waiting Rcom, the rooms have a combined capacity
of 102. However, as indicated in the"Attend" (Table 5.4 b.5) column, the attendance at many of the
existing functions exceeds the building capacity. This can only be accomplished by allowing
additional seniors to attend after some have left; typically it is difficult to limit attendance due to
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building capacity. This limitation does not factor the 10% of those requesting attendance who are
turned away due to capacity limitations(Senior Center staff estimate). The Council on Aging will
continue to provide the high level of quality and number of services within the context of the space
limitations. However, as evident by the information, the constraint of the limited space has restricted
the Council on Aging's ability to provide and expand necessary services. This project will provide the
sufficient space to address current and future expansion of programs and services.
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