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Town ofNarth Andover 1219�/7
PLANNING BOARD
John Simons, Chairman Eitan Goldberg
Peter,IBoynton4 "� �� 'm • Aaron Preston
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Jennifer.Lug Christin e Allen,Associate
Tuesday December S, 2017k 7 o.m. 120 Maim Street Town Mall,North Andover,AM 01845
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2 Present: J. Simons,P. Boynton,J. Luz,, E. Goldberg,A. Preston, C. Allen f
3 Absent: 1
4 Staff Present: J. Enright,B. Wolstromer
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6 J. Simons, Chairman: The Planning Board meeting for Tuesday,December 5, 2017 was called to order at 7 p.m.
7 (A. Preston arrived at 7:1O p.in.)
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9 ANR
10 A&N Pleasant Street LLC and IIEG Chickering Read LLC: Lot Line Adjustment Plan Map 70, Parcels 19,
11 20,21(170 Pleasant.Street, 564 & 0 Chickering Road).
12 Bob Smith WC Cammett Engineering: Provided an explanation for the lot line changes.
13 MOTION: J. Luz made a motion to direct the Planner to sign the Form A for A&N Pleasant Street LLC &1 EG
14 Chickering Road LLC,North Andover,MA, E. Goldberg seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0, unanimous in
15 favor.
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17 PUBLIC HEARINGS
18 CONTENUED PUBLIC REARING: 122 Poster Street North Andover Varsity Wireless Brian Grossman: 1
19 Application for Wireless Facilities Special Permit—Site Plan Review under sections 8.9 and 8.3, 10.3 and 10.31 of
20 the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. Applicant proposes to construct, operate and maintain a 1.30 foot monopole
21 tower(135 feet to top of faux branches)with supporting equipment located in the Residential 1 (R-1)Zone.
22 J. Enright: This is a continued public hearing for a wireless special permit. The ZBA has not made a decision yet.
23 The ZBA added a meeting on December 20 to their schedule specifically to hear this application. It will not be
24 heard at their December 12th meeting. The applicant submitted photo simulations of a second balloon test showing
25 the balloon at 115 feet. Included are photo locations determined by members of the public that requested they take
26 photos from their property. Resident emails have been copied to the Board.Two memos were submitted by David
27 P. Maxson,WCP of Isotrope Wireless, our wireless peer review consultant(Small Cell Solutions& Coverage
28 Assessment of Alternatives to the proposed tower at 122 Foster Street). The Friends of Foster Farm have
29 submitted a letter to the Master Plan Advisory Committee and various town officials requesting the Distributive
34 Antennae System (DAS) and/or other solutions be considered in the town's Master Plan process and planned
31 similarly to how we plan for town water,utilities, etc.
32 Brian Grossman (Attorney representing Varsity Wireless C. Swiniarski (Atty.for Verizon Wireless Ste hen
33 Kelleher(Varsity Wireless), Keith Vellante C-S uared-Systems): Reviewed the results of the second balloon test.
34 C.Allen: Pointed out slides#12 (42 Foster St.)showing the balloon's visibility; however commented that
35 many of the slides did not show the balloon/monopole as being visible.
36 D. Maxson WCP lsotro e: Reviewed the small cell and coverage analysis memo details. The analysis included
37 coverage evaluations of the proposed facility, an alternate location on the proposed parcel,the applicant's list of
38 alternative locations, as well as three properties of record owned by N.E.Power.Noted the subject parcel extends
39 hundreds of feet away from the street,yet the rear is slightly lower in elevation than the proposed hilltop location
40 closer to Foster St.The rear may allow for an advantage of more screening to reduce immediate visibility. An
41 alternative rear location is 50 ft. lower in ground elevation so the tower would need to be approx.150 ft.tall.
42 Although a taller pole it may result in an improved visual impact.
43 E. Goldberg: Itneeds to be established there's a need; in reading your conclusion,there is need.
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Town ofNorth Andover
PLANNING BOARD
John Simons, Chairman • . Eitan Goldberg
Peter Boynton Aaron Preston
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J�rl Christine Allen,Associate
Jennifer Luz
Tuesday December 5, 2017 7 p.ni. 120,Main Street Town Hall,.North Andover, AIA 01845
44 D. Maxson: Yes,the applicant provided coverage analysis from two wireless carriers that use customary technical
45 methods for assessing gaps; areas lacking in coverage and/or capacity.My analysis shows similar results and areas
46 of substandard performance in this location. I generally don't provide an opinion on whether there is a significant
47 gap in service; a"significant gap" is a legal term established in court,which is something the Board needs to
48 generate an opinion on,based on the facts on record. Expressed that he generally agrees with their maps and data.
49 P. Boynton: You're not taking measurements in the field,you're using data provided by the cell providers?
50 D. Maxson: Partially,I am using the information about the characteristics of each existing cell site; frequencies,
51 power levels, antennae heights,types and orientations. I'm generating a computer estimated coverage model using
52 my software which is similar to the software the applicant is using with C-Squared Systems. We both use models
53 we have tuned with similar accuracy.
54 P. Boynton: Your software compares the propagation of the signal, at that wave length, across an area and takes
55 into account the topography; shadow areas based on the height of the tower from where the signal is emanating
56 and also the expected range over which that signal would extend from the tower?
57 D. Maxson: Yes,terrain, distance and morphology; GIS layers that characterize what is on the ground;residential
58 developed areas, coniferous woods, mixed woods,wetlands, open fields,water.
59 P.Boynton: You have said numerous times the results are not the same; but similar. Can you quantify in an
60 estimate,the percentage your analysis correlates with the applicant's analysis?
61 D.Maxson: I would say 80-90 %;they are very consistent. I have observed their work over decades. Reviewed
62 the pros and cons of various sites.
63 P. Bo ntoii: You provided an example of a hybrid solution using small cell and monopole solutions together.
64 D. Maxson: Telephone pole mounted facilities are installed under the umbrella of overall coverage;they handle
65 soft spots of weak signal and capacity. The sub-station if available, and the accessibility for utilities makes that a
66 desirable site. To the north is Bruin Hill;which is a substantial distance from residences, property lines and streets,
67 the site is heavily wooded and its visibility is disguised. The elevation is well in excess of 200 ft. above sea level
68 providing a really wide footprint opportunity for coverage toward Salem Street; all neighborhoods connecting to
69 Foster Street and going rip Winter Street. It could be supplemented with small cell solutions for soft spots.
70 Concluded Parcel 36 is optimal for coverage;there are factors that need to be explored, e.g. viability. Access to
71 Bruin Hill may be problematic; using the utility easement from Foster St. is possible, but that first parcel is°Town.
72 owned; access rights to a cell site on a land locked power company parcel would have to be obtained. Reviewed
73 the applicant's, "considered but rejected sites"; a number of these sites are noted on the Town GIS website as
74 Open Space;they are town owned.
75 J. Simons: If they are deeded as such and have conservation restrictions, I don't think they are developable.
76 D. Maxson: Open Space and Town.Land are two things that might make property unavailable to development.
77 Leasing town land to wireless companies requires a vote before Town Meeting. It's a long process and an
78 uncertain alternative. Concluded,the most likely viable off-premise property for fairly easy development that
79 might provide better visual impact on the community would be a location on the Sub-station Parcel 28 (le)near
80 Foster St.with greater distance to the street and residences, lower in elevation than 122 Foster St. but good
81 coverage. A balloon test would be the best way to measure that. The modeling of utility pole mounted technology
82 and locations showed the residential developments are deep enough that"if you could have"nodes mounted on
83 Foster St.you would not penetrate those neighborhoods on Bridges and Vest Way were there are no utility poles.
84 B. Grossman: The National Grid sub-station is inside a rare habitat designation with a lot of wetlands on it;Bruin
85 Hill is landlocked with access over Town owned property with conservation restrictions.
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
John Simons C"ltairman • ' Eitan GGoldherg
Peter Baynton �! �� r�b;�•
Aaron Preston
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Jennifer Luz Christine Allen,Associate
Tuesda December 5, 2017(a,) 7 .m. 1217 Main Street Town Mall North Andover MA 01845
86 Steve Kelleher: Reviewed the various property options noting the drawbacks. Parcel 28 the sub-station has critical
87 infrastructure with security issues; it is not available.The location Mr. Maxson shows is wetland area.Mosquito
88 Brook poses wetland issues with specified setbacks. Also National Grid will not grant easements under power
89 lines.
90 Mark Correnti-Certified Appraiser MA 8t.N+ Presented home values of homes that have sold near existing North
91 Andover cell tower east of Chestnut St. and off Johnson St. Displayed photos of a cell tower in sight of a home
92 that recently sold for asking price.
93 P.Boynton: I read your assessment and it contains a lot of comparisons; none of which address the issue of what
94 happens to the value of an existing North Andover home before and after a cell tower is introduced. That needs to
95 be assessed;the property value gets adjusted before and after.
96 L Goldberg: I'm not sure we can,get a study of accurate data on that.
97 P. Boyntan: This study is not responsive to the question; we have homes in and around towers that have gone up
98 recently; it's not a speculative exercise-the effect of value based on the introduction of a tower.
99 M. Correnti: We are comparing the value of homes with a view of a tower to houses that do not, buyers and the a
100 market determine value.
101 Keith Vellante RF Engineer C-Squared Systems: From Verizon's standpoint,there's been question about
102 lowering the tower height and supplementing with C-RAN systems. We agree with Mr.Maxson's assessment the
103 two technologies complement each other, however there is no current infrastructure to build out a C-RAN network '
104 technology in that area..
105 Kimberly Jones 643 So. Bradford Street: Presented the Board with an 80 signature petition on behalf of the
106 Friends of Foster Farm. Voiced opposition to the tower urging variances be denied.
107 Pam Rivet 67 Foster Street: Discussed property values and site alternatives,noting one site mentioned in the
108 Isotrope analysis was within the 122 Foster St.parcel which would not require the fall zone setback. Isotrope
109 pointed out that the zoning bylaws are written for the purpose of the safety of residents and other reasons.
110 Questioned why the tower wouldn't be pushed back and asked why two other town owned parcels nearby that
111 have no restrictions on them a quarter of a mile south, 0 &3 Candlestick Rd.weren't considered.Nothing
112 prohibits a tower from going up in. Open.Space. There's a process to go through to change the land use,the soccer
113 field on Dale St. is a good example of that. The town could vote on it and enjoy the revenue.Noted an area
114 described as having a stream is not true. Isotrope pointed out the Varsity Wireless list was false that stated a few
115 parcels were located too far east for the coverage objective,yet their analysis showed the coverage was better in
116 those areas. There have been several examples showing Varsity Wireless has been less than transparent about the
1.17 alternatives. Questioned whether Varsity has a plan B is if this application is not approved.Noted the alternative to
Ie5I, 118 towers is outlined in lsotrop report;b-e ort• three small cells could be added on Foster Street and four on streets without
119 current utilities could be installed on poles resulting in similar coverage.
120 D.Maxson: The general approach to small cell is to get an umbrella coverage from a master macro cell site and fill
12.1 in as needed. Described the requirements to install a SAS system. I
122 P. Boynton: This one example includes 7 units;we aren't looking at hundreds of units.
123 P. Rivet: Varsity is a tower company in the business of buildingtowers; going through the landowner is faster,but
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124 is not necessarily what is best for the town. Cell service is relatively new and is evolving. The laws don't i
125 necessarily align yet. We haven't carefully planned this out and potential tower locations shouldn't be detennined
126 solely by landowners. What about us,the existing landowners. If this application is approved,this will set a
127 precedent that zoning bylaws designed and written for the safety of our residents don't matter and that any hand
1:28 owner can partner with the likes of carriers to get some extra cash and change the shape of our town.This should
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
John Simons, aChairnian Eitan Goldberg
• Aaron Preston
Peter Boynton
Jercrrifer Lia
/f Christine Allen,Associate
Tuesday December 5 2017 k 7 p.m. 120 Main Street Town Hall,North Andover MA 01845
129 be denied for incomplete analysis of alternate sites. Providing optimal cell coverage is a utility and should become
130 a part of the Master Plan.
131 E. FinbuU, 160 Foster Street. Voiced opposition to the cell tower involving 5 variances. Provided the Board with
132 detailed history of the land at the last meeting. Stated the town has a responsibility to protect the legacy of this
133 historic land which embodies the story of our community.
134 Tom Baird 75 Foster Street: Stated as a real estate agent,this will have an impact on the value of the adjacent
135 properties. Handed out two photos taken from 46, 67 &75 Foster St. that emphasize the visibility and scale of the
136 tower on Foster Street,
137 Lisa Roberts, 31 Bridges Lane: Varsity Wireless is a tower company,they are unable to intertwine different
138 technologies. We have two offers on the table to come to town to discuss options with us, Wellesley Municipal
139 Light and American Tower Co. More research is needed. All our neighborhoods are vulnerable. It's sad and
140 disrespectful. An RFP sent out would bring in other technologies and research before we accept this tower.
141 J. Enright: The ZBA has not made a decision.They scheduled a meeting on December 20,2017.
14.2 J. Simons: The Planning Board cannot make a decision until after the ZBA makes a decision. Suggested the
143 applicant request an extension.
144 Robert Chase, 31 Vest Wav: Cautioned it seems there is creeping commitment happening. Requested that the two
145 firms be invited to the next meeting? There is DAS,which is not small cell technology,there's small cell
146 technology and there's C-RAMI,which only Verizon can participate. With DAS all the carriers can play.
147 Winton: What's resonating is there are other technologies we need to investigate with our expert who focused
148 on alternate locations for the tower and small cell.
149 D. Maxson. The term"small cell"refers to the different topologies or methods of using small coverage footprints.
150 DAS was the original small cell solution because it was a string of fiber optic cable along some streets, in a
151 stadium or on a campus.Neutral host, DAS is made available to multiple carriers using the same electronics on the
152 same pole. It's not really practical to put all four carriers on a single node on a pole. There's not enough card slots
153 in the electronics. The electronics have evolved to a higher level of sophistication. This is where Verizon C-BANS
154 come in,which act like a bay station in a box.The DAS node is like laying a tower on its side, the bay station is at
155 a hub and the fiber optics bring the radio signal out to the "dumb"antennae, Both approaches would have
156 coverage like what I've shown here. We don't know how many carriers a single neutral host node can support,
157 maybe a couple. Wellesley has a municipal electric plant and they own the utility poles. They solicited an RFP
158 contracting with a tower/TEAS company to be the intermediary to install a DAS network to support any wireless
1.59 companies that wanted to use it. This is a National Grid town. There is no RFP to be issued.Expressed that DAS
160 works in certain places, but cautioned he doubted it is a strong candidate here.
161 [Continued to the January 2,2018 Planning Board Meeting-No evidence to be heal-d December 19, 20171
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163 NEW PUBLIC HEARENG: 21 High Street(formerty known as 1 Hi h Street RCG North Andover LLC:
164 Application for a Site Plan Review Special Permit and a Planned Development District Special Permit under
165 sections 8.1, 8.3, 10.3, 10.31 and I I of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. The Applicant proposes to construct a
166 59,440 SF building containing 51 units of residential apartments, along with parking and associated
167 improvements. The property is located in the I-S Zoning District.
168 J. Enright; This proposed apartment building consists of 25-1 bedroom units, 18-2 bedroom units and 8-3 bedroom
169 units. A Parking Special Permit is requested and will be reviewed and issued through the Site Plan Review Special
170 Permit. These applications represent the second step in the permitting process of Phase 11 B of the proposed multi-
171 phase redevelopment of the East Mill at 21 High Street. The site received Preliminary Plan approval from the
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
John Simons, Chairman � � ' Eitan Goldberg J
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-on Preston
Peter Boynton A
Jennifer Litz • �d���l Christine Allen,.Associate
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Tues(laV December 5 2017 & 7 p.m. 120 Hain Street Town Holl North.Andover, MA 01845
172 Planning Board in January of 2008;the application has been submitted to TEC for peer review for traffic,civil and
173 stormwater. Preliminary comments were received and submitted to the applicants. There are no responses yet.
174 Building and.Health had no concerns at this time. DPW and Fire submitted comments to the applicant.N'AFD
175 scheduled a site meeting on December 7"to discuss access r
176 Tania Hartford RCG: Presented the project tearn: Phil Henry, CDC Design.Group,LLC,John Smolak, Atty., &. J
177 Keith Kelley, Opechee Construction. Site plans have been tweaked based on feedback from previous meetings
178 with the Planning Board,various departments,Machine Shop"Village Neighborhood Conservation District f
1.79 Commission. The building has been made it look more like a:mill style building. We are talking to Conservation
180 given we are in the resource area.
181 Phil Henry, Civil Design Group, LIX: Cave a brief overview of the project; its context and orientation to the
182 existing mills to the rear of East Mill. The project will have a 14,000 sffootprint. The existing parking lot will be
183 re-utilized,resurfaced and regraded. Described the stormwater management design,including bio-retention areas,
184 grass swales, and roof subsurface infiltration. The project introducing stormwater controls,bio-retention areas, and
185 grass swales. We propose to repair or improve other amenities to enhance the pedestrian experience on the site. j
186 J. Simons: What are your challenges related to the overall drainage scheme?
187 P. Henry: The existing condition drains toward the Pond via overland flow. Explained that it will be interrupted by
188 placing a building in that flow path.There is high groundwater; 3-3.5 ft. The building is therefore being positioned
189 two feet above existing grade for vertical separation to groundwater, The surface lot is being handled via overland
190 flow. The easterly portion will flow into a sediment four-bay then into a grass channel which provides pre-
191 treatment and treatment. It will then be piped around the easterly edge of the building. The use of an existing pipe
192 that drains to the pond is being explored. Walker Rd. has a drainline that discharges onto that property. The runoff
193 has eroded lawn area and a stonedust walkway. Solutions to capture and treat that runoff are being explored.A
194 portion of the existing condition drains toward High St. and we are mimicking that watershed and letting it
195 continue onto that path where it gets treated and pre-treated before getting infiltrated adjacent to High St.,which j
196 was approved in Phase 1. We are not increasing the impervious area in the loading dock area watershed but we are
197 introducing a rain garden and bio-retention area to capture and treat runoff.. The rooftop of the new building is flat.
198 There's a drainage system on the roof that captures stormwater and a drain line for direct discharge of overflow..
199 J. Simons: What's the overall design and traffic flow?Is the only place residents can park behind the building?
200 T.Hartford: There are no designated parking for residents of this building. We have an open parking policy on this
201 mixed-use campus for visitors,tenants and residents.There are 400 excess parking spaces on the East Mill side.
202 The garage is used by both East and West Mill. Residents will park near the new building. Some will park in the
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203 underutilized lower level with covered parking.
204 Keith Kelly, AIA, EVP Opechee Construction: Presented contextual map of the overall campus and design of new
205 building. The proposed building relates to what is there and what has been there for centuries. Expressed the intent j
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p g g trying 206 is to pe to the historic nature of the campus without creating a modern brick buildin tr in to be an old
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207 building. Architectural massing is similar to the site.Low pitched roofs with articulation for the massing with a
208 388 ft. long,4-story building.It will be clad with a modern clapboard or fiber cement type product. A more
209 durable version of a cedar clapboard. The balconies face the pond with interior corridors on the north side. Juliette
210 balconies will limit balcony activity and clutter. The building blends nicely from High Street,themassing and
211 proportion feels appropriate, overall height difference to the existing mill buildings is+/- 10-12 feet. All units face
212 the pond, internal corridors are undulated, single loaded, located on the parking lot(north) side of the building.
213 First floor units enter directly off the parking lot.Mechanicals are located internally.Pedestrian walkways around
214 the pond are integrated and ornamental and native trees will be introduced throughout the landscape. Ground
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Town of North. Andover
PLANNING BOARD
John. Simons, Chairman Eitan Goldberg
Peter Boynton Aaron Preston
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Jennifer Luz Christine Allen,Associate
TtiesdaV December 5 2017 7 .m. 120 Main Street Town Hall North Andover MA 01845
215 floors open up to walkways facing the pond. Along the rear,we privatized the entries with plantings. Sidewalks
2.16 are 5 ft. wide. There is sufficient lighting for the parking lots.
217 Leonard Enaire 14 Prescott Street Stated that Merrimack College leases parking space on the deck of the parking
218 garage. A bus arrives every hour to pick rip/drop off students. As the bus comes off the deck the headlights shine
219 in his l-V room. Suggested a fence be put up to block the lights. Also, stated that across from his house there is a.
220 light on the Osgood Mills building corner that shines into his bedroom. It is very bright.
221 Linda Fucca 4 East Water Street: Voiced concern that recent construction has displaced wildlife from the pond
222 area encroaching upon neighboring yards, i.e. raccoons, opossum,turtles, foxes. Expressed that students are
223 cutting through properties since the high school was built. Questioned when the last traffic study was done in the
224 downtown area. We are on the historical register and wondered if the building design fits in; we have so many
225 restrictions on our homes and land. Voiced concern for lack of parking access to local businesses in the general
226 area mornings and evenings on weekends.
227 J. Simons: We should look at the traffic counts on High Street.The applicant has met with the Machine Shop
228 Village Historic District. They are still meeting to review materials, windows,doors, etc. This is a public meeting.
229 East Water Street,(Unidentified)Abutter: Voiced concern for traffic and parking. The addition of 51 units means
230 70+cars coating and going to work in a small tight neighborhood. Merrimack College is now using the area and
231 living on.East Water St. is becoming dangerous as cars are speeding on this narrow street. Questioned why brick
232 isn't being used.
233 T. Hartford: Visitor parking will shift on site upon completion of 50 High Street.
234 P. Boynton: Questioned the degree of slope from the upper lot to the new building.
235 P. Henry: NAFD will be looking at that in their review.
236 Board: Requested a site walls be scheduled for the Board on.December 8,2017 3:30 p.m. Nn deliberation)
237 [Continued to the December 19, 2017 Planning Board Meeting]
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239 DISCUSSION:
240 Judith Johnson 440 Foster Street: Request for Foster Street Scenic Road designation
241 J. Enright: Per Chapter 40 Section 1.5C there are three types of Boards/Commissions that can recommend a Scenic
242 Road;the Planning Board,Conservation Commission and Historical Commission. We have received the request
243 for this Board to consider recommending Foster Street as a Scenic Road.The Board has a hard copy of Section
244 15C and a sample bylaw from the Town of Ipswich. Section 15C doesn't have a process associated with it.
245 E. Goldberr?Recommends a criteria be developed along with the introduction of it as it relates to our bylaw. It's a
246 good topic to take up and perhaps we consider it as part of the Master Plan.Numerous items are evaluated in a
247 process for this;trees, stone walls, etc. in the right of way.
248 J. Johnson: Requested this be considered as part of the Master Plan and bylaw;presented her information
249 gathering on Scenic Roadways.
250 J. Simons: Cautioned that some people aright be opposed to this, i.e. DPW,NAFD and NAPD.
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252 Framework for Recreational/Commercial Marijuana Zoning Bylaw:
253 Suzanne Egan, Town.Counsel reviewed revisions made to the Marijuana Zoning Bylaw after-the last meeting.
254 E. Goldberg: Can we discuss what happens next; we are at the end of December.
255 J. Simons: Assume this is prepared for May Town Meeting. We should go,before the BOS and call a Master Plan
256 forum seeking broad opinion roughly around January/mid-March.
257 E. Goldberg: It would be nice to have questions in advance prior to this public meeting.
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Town of"North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Joltn Sinious, Chairman � • Eitan Goldberg
Peter Boynton Aaron Freston
%n 1f Christine Allen,Associate
Jenrtafer Luz w j
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258 Phil DeCologero,BOS Chairman: Thanked the Board members fou°their level of commitment. The Planning .
259 Board is always welcome at our meetings; we would be more than happy to entertain a discussion. We have only
260 taken a narrow series of votes about the General Bylaw. We haven't taken any position or voted on a Special
261 Town Meeting. This may continue as a discussion at our next meeting. This month we may build a discussion
262 around the Cannabis Commission's draft which is to be released. We haven't taken any position beyond the five
263 categories of recreational marijuana. In.Town.Counsel's presence, we discussed a Special Town Meeting in the
264 context of a General Bylaw(v. the zoning bylaw).
265 P. Boynton: Could a citizen's petition be Bled at that Special Town Meeting? j
266 S. A citizen's petition has been Bled; there's been informal advice provided to municipalities from the Asst.
267 Attorney General who is reviewing this very conservatively. Initially, when marijuana was legalized she advised
268 municipalities to adopt a moratorium to regulate it in a timely fashion. Once the law changed, due to a technical
269 sentence in the July legislation, she then advised this may open up the ability to say moratoriums may not be good
270 enough. She then suggested municipalities hold Special Town Meetings for prohibiting particular uses prior to
271 their Annual Town Meeting.
272 P.Boynton: Referenced the bylaws where it states "impact on community", suggested the Superintendent of
273 Schools and/or School Committee representative (our educational professionals)be invited to speak before the
274 Planning Board to report on the effects marijuana legalization will have on our community's educational system
275 and school aged children. Their access to this kind of information is invaluable.
276 A. Preston: Asked whether the draft marijuana zoning bylaw was substantially different than before.
277 Michael Rosen: Requested to be heard at the next meeting. Board asked that he submit his bylaw comments in
278 writing. Requested fifteen minutes to ensure his comments could be presented and vetted. Expressed that if a
279 Special Town Meeting gets called they want their comments addressed in public prior.
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281 1600 Osgood Street, Hooks Johnston: Medical Marijuana Overlay District/Massachusetts Innovation Works
282 No discussion.
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284 MINUTES APPROVAL
285 MOTION: A.Preston made a motion to approve the November 7 & 21, 2017 minutes. P. Boynton seconded the
286 motion. The vote was 5-0,unanimous in favor..
287 ADJOURNMENT
288 MOTION: E. Goldberg made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by P. Boynton. The
289 vote was 5-0, unanimous in favor. Meeting adjourned @ 11:15 p.m,
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2.91 MEETING MATERIALS:Planning Board Meeting Agenda December 5,2017;DRAFT Planning Board Minutes November 7&21 2017;2j.High Strcet:
292 Aunlicatiow EXHIBIT A-Phase 11 PDD Special Permit,EXHIBIT B-Plan Set,EXHIBIT C-Deed,EXHIBIT D-East Mill Parking Table,EXHIBIT E-07-023 j
293 Trip Generation Memo,EXHIBIT E Traffic Impact Assessment,EXHIBIT F-Community&Fiscal Analysis,EXHIBIT F-Connery Fiscal Analysis 2007,
294 EXHIBIT G-Building Signage,EXHIBIT G-Exterior Lighting,EXHIBIT H-Stormwater Management Report,FINAL PDD Narrative,FINIAL Site Plan
295 Review Memo,Special Permit-PDD Application,special Permit-Site Plan Review Application,Stormwater Report,TAB 2 of Stormwater Report,East Mill
296 Campus Plan RCG Residcncel2-05-17,Perspective Views RCG Apartments North Andover,MA;Consultant Review:T0652.12 East Mill TEC Peer
297 Review-Traffic,Consultant T0652_East Mill"IEC Peer Review 91;Department Review:Police Dept,Review Comment„Health Review Comments,Fire s
298 Department response,DPW Review Comments,Bldg.Comm.Review Comments;122 Foster Street:Resident Comment: 171114 Letter to Master Plan
299 Committee,171127,Letter RE DAS alternative,171128 Wireless Consultant Coverage Assessment of Alternatives to Proposed I22 Foster Street Tower(1),
300 171130 Revised Balloon Test Photo Simulation vW_MA_005A_Sim_PKG_VSS_LLC_11302017, 171205 Friends of Foster Farm Petition,171205 Photos
301 Submitted,Wireless Consultant Review Memo Small-Cell Solutions,J.Johnson scenic road presentation, 171205 Varsity—Foster Street Planning Board
302 presentation 12-5-2017;Resident Comment; 171107 Resident email comment 1,171107 Resident email comment 2,171114 Resident email comment 3,
303 171109 Resident email comment 4,171116 Resident email comment 5,17117 Resident email comment 6,171120 Resident email comment 7,171129
304 Resident email comment 8;ANR.Chickering and Pleasant: 10080 Lot Line Adj Plan,ANR Application 2,ANR Application,Lacus;Foster Road Scenic
305 Road Request; 171114 Johnson email,Ch.40 See 15C Scenic Road Designations,Improvements,Fines,Example Scenic Road Bylaw,Foster Street Photos,
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PLANNING BOARD
John Simons, Chairman •- Eitan Goldberg
Peter Boynton r� �r j ��'• Aaron Preston
Christine Allen,Associate
Jennifer Luz
,Tuesday December 5 2017 k ?p.m. 120 Main Street Town Hall, .North Andover MA 01845
3,06 Johnson Letter Request to Designate foster Street Scenic Road,Lexington General ByQaw,Natl.Register of Historic Places Historic Districts,Natl.Register
347 of Historic Places State Listings,Reconnaissance Report,Torun of Sutton,Wayland Scenic Roads,Framework Rylq y_Mariiluana: 171204 8.14 Marijuana
308 Overlay Distract-Clcan 12-4-2017,171204 8.14 Marijuana Overlay District-Redline 12-4-20+17,171205 8.14 Marijuana Overlay District-12-5-2017 Redline.
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PLANNING BOARD
John Simons, Chairman Eitan Goldberg
Peter Boynton � y � "� ��i; �, Arron Preston �
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2 Present: P. Boynton,J. Luz,E. Goldberg, C.Allen
3 Absent: J. Simons, A. Preston
4 Staff Present: J. Enright
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6 SITE VISIT: 21 High Street(formerly !mown as 1 Hi h.Street RCG North.Andover LLC:
7 Application for a Site Plan Review Special Permit and a Planned.Development District Special Permit under l
8 sections 8.1, 8.3, 10.3, 10.31 and I l of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. The Applicant proposes to construct a
9' 59,440 SP building containing 51 units of residential apartments, along with parking and associated
10 improvements. The property is located in the I-S Zoning District.
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12 Tania Hartford, RTCG North Andover LLC and Phil Henry, Civil Design Group, LLC provided an overview of the
13 building location, parking area, utility poles to be removed, stormwater design, and proposed landscaping around
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