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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - 815 CHESTNUT STREET 8/19/1994 TOWN Of:-' NORrH ANDOVER, MASSACHLP,'3ETTS DIMION OF M 1M..A" WORKS ,384 OSGOOD STREET, 01845 GEORGE PERNA I'CLEPHONE (508) 685-0950 DIRECTOR FAX: (508) 683-9381 4,0 J5 July 18, 1994 Mr. Richard Nardella Planning Board 120 Main Street 51 North Andover, Ma 01845 J� Re: Site Plan Watts Regulator Dear Mr. Nardella; The Division of Public Works has reviewed the plans of the proposed expansion of Watts Industries Headquarters, prepared by Joseph D. LeGasse & Associates dated June 21, 1994. We have the following comments. 1. The existing water facilities and the proposed design of the new facilities should be shown on the plan. 2 . Our submittal did not include a drainage design or drainage calculations. Very t your J. William Hmurciak, P.E. Assist. Director Public Works JWH:bc "OR iN I{AREN H.P. NELSON o?' Town of 120 Main Street, 01845 Director BUILDING ' •ti1y. NORTH ANDOVER (508) 682-6483 CONSERVATION ss^°„ sE DIVISION OF HEALTH PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT July 21, 1994 Mr. Joseph LaGrasse 1 Elm Square Andover, MA 01810 Re: Watts Industries - Planning Board Meeting 7/19/94 Dear Mr. LaGrasse, Thank you for appearing before the Planning Board Tuesday night to discuss your proposal for the Watts Industries expansion. The Planning Board will continue to discuss the project at the August 2 meeting. The following is a list of suggestions and questions the Board had for you. * Review parking calculations with the Board including the parking required for the previous addition. * Add square footage of building onto the outline of the building on the plans. * Revise elevation to show connection to the existing building. * Bring model of building to the next meeting. * Discuss signage for the driveway and possibility of directing traffic out to Flagship Drive. * Outline for the Board the location of all existing and new lighting. * Discuss locations of cuts and fills on site. * Discuss % grade on driveway. * Discuss how landscaping proposed fulfills requirement of zoning bylaw. Suggest coloring in landscape plan to aid in review. * Discuss drainage system. The Board also scheduled a site visit for next Tuesday night, July 26, at 6: 30 pm. If you have any questions please call me at 682-6483 ext. 24 . Sincerely, Kathleen Bradley Colwell Town Planner CC. K. Nelson, Dir PCD Planning Board Joseph D. LaGrasse & Associates, Inc. Architects ® Engineers • Land Planners 1 Elm Square Andover,Massachusetts 01810-3609 Phone: (508) 470-3675 August 2, 1994 Meeting with North Andover Planning Board Re: Watts Industries Agenda 1. Parking Area Calculations (refer to Sheet C-2 ) Existing building gross area is approximately 40,800 sf Proposed addition is approximately 15,200 sf Total complex area equals 56,000 sf Based on use, Watts Industries will require A. 133 spaces for office and executive employees B. 16 spaces for storage, maintenance, receiving production, and shop areas The minimum parking required under Zoning is 149 spaces The proposed site plan shows 194 spaces Based on employees,the proposed parking layout will be ample for the present expansion needs. Additional parking areas are designated for future use. 2. The proposed building is two stories and is 15,200 s£ 3. Sheet A-4 depicts existing and proposed building elevations. 4. The proposed sign will be similar to the existing building sign on the Route 114 side of the complex. The Flagship drive frontage is 245 lineal feet and would allow a sign area of 49 sf. The proposed sign is attached and is 36 sf in surface area. The sign is principally for identification of the building and driveway. The sign will be ground illuminated and bordered by plantings 5. The Watts Regulator Complex will house several functions that do not directly interact on a daily basis. Traffic will relate to the function of each main entrance. The use of flagship drive will be very beneficial to many functions of the complex; however the street address is Chestnut Street and will be the main executive access for corporate activities 6.New lighting will be similar to the existing lighting. Sheet C-2 denotes existing lighting (green ) and proposed lighting (yellow). The scope of the new lighting is to supply 5 new street poles and fixtures, 5 new building mounted fixtures, and 4 new sidewalk fixtures. 7. The ground area at the proposed building is a cut area. the proposed driveway is a combination of cut and fill area. this will allow the proposed building floor elevation to coincide with the existing building lower floor elevation. The driveway slope will result in slightly less than a 6%slope and will allow loading dock facilities at the proposed addition. 8. The landscaping proposed is shown on the Landscaping Plan. the proposed landscaping will compliment existing trees and shrubs. The schedule denotes quantities and sizes. the revised plan fulfills the requirement of the zoning by-law 9. The drainage system planned is combined with the existing drainage system. Roof water is collected internally and is directed to the front detention area. Ground waters split and is directed to both detention areas. Upper parking areas and proposed pavement is collected in catch basins and directed tot he proposed detention area. Existing grades and existing Chestnut Street ground areas are directed to the existing detention area. 1 1. z � o z - O cv 0 - Q - 0 0 � o 119-4 -Tr 41 `j 274 � r 1 I�i'YI 1 �'. 1'q 9 815 Chestnut Street - Watts Industries Site Plan Review - Special Permit The Planning Board herein approves the Special Permit/Site Plan Review for the construction of a 15, 000 square foot addition to the existing 40, 000 square foot Watts Industries Building in an I-1 Zoning District. This Special Permit was requested by Watts Industries, 815 Chestnut Street, North Andover, MA 01845 on June 27, 1994 . The Planning Board makes the following findings as required by the Zoning Bylaw Section 8 . 3 and 10. 3 : FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. The specific site is an appropriate location for the project as it is an addition to the existing building; 2 . The use, as developed, will not adversely affect the neighborhood as the site is currently developed as an Industrial Park; 3 . There will be no nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles or pedestrians as long as truck traffic access is limited to Flagship Drive; 4 . The landscaping plan approved as a part of this plan meets the requirements of Section 8 .4 of the Zoning Bylaw; 5. The site drainage system is designed in accordance with the Town Bylaw requirements; 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. 35 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 shall adhere to the following: a. A full set of final plans must be submitted to the Town Planner for review no late n November 30, 1994. b. A bond in the amount o $15, 000, all 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. b. A construction schedule shall be submitted to the Planning Staff. 2 . Prior to FORM U verification (Building Permit Issuance) : a. The applicant shall place erosion control measures on the site as directed by the Town Planner. b. This decision shall be recorded at the Essex North Registry of Deeds and a recorded copy delivered to the Planning Staff. 3 . Prior to verification of the Certificate of Occupancy: a. The building must be constructed as presented to the Planning Board and as shown on the following plans: Project Name: Watts Industries Headquarter Expansion Prepared For: Watts Industries Project Address: 815 Chestnut Street North Andover, MA Prepared By: Joseph D. LaGrasse & Associates Inc. One Elm Square Andover, MA 01810 Sheet A-4 Elevations ` Date r Mci L ir{V. PN510%Rcl q '__"Scale: as noted The material used in the construction of the proposed addition must be of the same material used for the existing structure. b. The landscaping must be as shown on the following plans: Project Name: Watts Industries Headquarter Expansion Prepared For: Watts Industries Project Address: 815 Chestnut Street North Andover, MA Prepared By: Joseph D. LaGrasse & Associates Inc. One Elm Square Andover, MA 01810 Sheet C-4 Site Landscaping Plan 2 Date: July 18, 1994 , V't%/• w ` VIOVA ' M43 kO MC "I Scale: 1" = 40 ' C. The site shall be reviewed by the Planning Staff. Any screening as may be reasonably required by the Planning Staff and/or Tree Warden will be added at the applicant' s expense. d. 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 approved by the Division of Public Works. e. All 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. f. All buildings shall have commercial fire sprinklers installed in accordance with the North Andover Fire Department. g. The site must have received all necessary permits and approvals from the North Andover Board of Health and the Conservation Commission. h. The site will be reviewed by the Planning Board or Staff. Any screening as may be reasonably required by the Planning Board shall be added at the applicant's expense. 4 . Prior to the final release of security: a. An as-built plan conforming to Condition 1 (b) must be submitted for review to the Planning Office and Division of Public Works. The site must be constructed according to the approved plans. This will be determined by a majority vote of the Planning Board. b. The Planning Board will review the site. Any additional landscaping as may reasonably be required by the Board must be added at the applicant's expense. 5. The parking lot lights must be turned off by 10:00 pm. a. Security lights will be left on; staff will coordinate 3 with the Police Department as to specifications. All lighting must be approved by the Building Inspector. 6. Deliveries shall not occur after 10: 00 pm. 7. Truck traffic shall access the site from Flagship Drive only. This condition will minimize the traffic on Chestnut Street and subsequently exiting onto Route 114 . 8. 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. 9. The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours prior to commencing any excavation. 10. Gas, Telephone, Cable and Electric utilities shall be installed as specified by the respective utility companies. 11. All catch basins shall be protected and maintained with hay bales to prevent siltation into the drain lines during construction. 12 . No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during burning season under the Fire Department regulations. 13 . No underground fuel storage shall be installed except as may be allowed by Town Regulations. 14. All signs within the project shall be of wood with uniform lettering and design. The signs shall in no way be interior illuminated (neon or other means) . All signs designed for this project must be reviewed and coordinated between the Building Inspector and the Town Planner for approval. 15. No mechanical devices (ie: HVAC, vents, etc. . . ) which may be visible from any surrounding roadways shall be placed on the roof. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. Any revisions to a development that has secured site plan approval shall be submitted to the Town Planner for review. 4 If these revisions are deemed substantial , the applicant must submit revised plans to the Planning Board for approval. WHO 19 . This Special Per z' °approval shall be deemed to have lapsed after, (two years from the date permit granted) unless bstan ial use or construction has commenced. Substantial use or construction will be determined by a majority vote of the Planning Board. The following information shall be deemed as part of the decision: a. Project Name: Watts Industries Headquarter Expansion Prepared For: Watts Industries Project Address: 815 Chestnut Street North Andover, MA Prepared By: Joseph D. LaGrasse & Associates Inc. One Elm Square Andover, MA 01810 1CM Sheet C-2 Site Layout & Improvemes Plan Date: July 18, 1994- Scale: 1" = 40 ' °° AV Sheet C-3 Site Grading & Utility, Plan Date: 7/15/94 �/" (� Scale: 1" = 40 " � / Sheet C-4 Site Landscaping Plan ", l Date: July 18, 1994 e ��Q°�f Scale: 1 = 40 ' " 1 l I e4 Sheet ,,, -4 Elevations Date. 1 �� � 0 + .® Mqq Scale: as noted b. Plan of Land in North Andover, Massachusetts As Prepared for Watts Industries 815 Chestnut Street No. Andover, MA Prepared by: Port Engineering Associates, Inc. One Harris St. Newburyport, MA 01950 Dated: 7/11/94 Scale: 1" = 40 ' Sheet: 1 of 1 C. Booklet Titled: Hydrologic Storm Runoff Computations and Storm Drainage Design, Watts Industries Proposed Building Addition 5 Dated: July 14 , 1994 Prepared by: Port Engineering One Harris Street Newburyport, MA 01950 cc: Director of Public Works Building Inspector Health Administrator Assessors Conservation Administrator Planning Board Police Chief Fire Chief Applicant Engineer File 815.chestnut 6