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Any appeal shall be filed
within (20) days after the SA Hu
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date of filing of this Notice
in the Office of the Town NOTICE OF DECISION
Clerk.
Date. . �J'!!Y. Aq4 . 1993
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Date of Hearing
JUly 20 , 1993
Petition of . RaMe. .Trust Trust
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Premises affected 485. Andover Street
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Referring to the above petition for a special permit from the requirements
of the
North. Andover. Zoning. BYlaw - Section 8 . 3. . .
- Site Plan Review
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After a public hearing given on the above date, the Planning Board voted
Conditionally
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based upon the following conditions :
cc : Director of Public Works Signe
Building Inspector et-
Conservation Administrator
Health Agent
Assessors Joseph Mahoney, Clerk
Police Chief
Fire Chief Richard Rowen
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Applicant
Engineer John, Draper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Interested Parties
'Planning Board
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KAREN H.P. NELSON p °n Town Of 120 Main Street, 01845
n`'E``°' NORTH ANDOVER (508) 682 6483
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CONSERVATION
SS^cwusEt DIVISION OF
HEALTH
PLAN- ING PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
July 28 , 1993
Mr. Daniel Long, Town Clerk
Town Building
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Site Plan Review
485 Andover Street
Dear Mr. Long:
The North Andover Planning Board held a public hearing on June
15, 1993 in the Senior Center behind the Town Building, upon the
application of DaMe Realty Trust, 485 Andover Street, North
Andover, MA. , requesting site plan approval under Section 8 . 3 of
the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. The legal notice was advertised in
the Lawrence Eagle Tribune on May 29 and June 5, 1993 and all
parties of interest were properly notified. The following members
were present: Richard Nardella, Chairman, Richard Rowen and George
Perna.
The petitioner was requesting site plan approval for the
change in use and the required parking. The premises affected is
located in a Business-4 (B-4) Zoning District, known as 485 Andover
Street.
Mr. Rowen read the legal notice to open the public hearing.
Attorney Peter Caruso presented the Board with the following:
1. More than 5 parking spaces required.
2 . Prior use as residence
3 . Want to use for office
a. MacDonald Levers — Condo Management
b. 5 employees - 3 part time
4 . Zoned Business-4 (B-4)
5. Currently 15 ' driveway
6. Abuts residential zone in Andover
7 . Want to keep commercial use away from residents.
8. There is 15 ' available for driveway between existing
garage and Pediatric Medical Office (abutting property)
9. Lights to be on a timer
a. 6 ' colonial post
b. 150 watts
10. Wants to keep as many trees as possible
11. Sign at front, same size as the existing signs
12 . Will landscape, will not change exterior of house.
13 . Screening of parking
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The applicant needs to go to the Building Inspector to get a
sign permit.
The Planning Board will want to see what the light posts will
look like.
There will be 15 sparking spaces created, do not need more
than 8 for employees but applicant may expand the number of
employees or lease spaces
The Board expressed concerns with the 15 ' driveway may not be
adequate for access. The Board asked that the developer keep
pavement in front of garage so that two cars could turn in.
The Board asked about a "Right Turn Only" sign.
A site visit will be schedule for Saturday, June 19, 1993 at
8: 00 a.m.
Staff needs to calculate the number of parking space with aid
from the Building Inspector.
On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Perna, the Board
voted to continue the public hearing to the next meeting. Full
discussion to take place at next meeting.
On June 29, 1993 the Planning Board held a regular meeting.
The following members were present: John Simons, Acting Chairman,
Joseph Mahoney, Clerk, Richard Rowen John Draper and George Perna,
Associate Member.
Mr. Simons asked why the Board should allow a B-4 use where
there is a substandard size lot.
Eight parking spaces are needed for actual business use. May
need other spaces during high levels of use. The applicant wants
to leave green space around border.
The proposed project:
1. leave garage
2 . reduce number of spaces
3 . keep 50 ' green buffer for parking
The applicant needs:
1. To show 50 ' green space on the plans
2 . To show the extent of pavement on the plan
3 . To show size and dimension of parking spaces
4 . To show dimensions of green space around the parking lot
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Staff to draft letter in favor of keeping garage to Zoning
Board of Appeals.
Applicant concerned as to where clients will go to park.
Drainage calculations will be needed.
A letter will be sent to the Building Inspector that the
applicant can move into the building without final approval from
the Planning Board as long as off site parking can be provided.
On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Draper, the Board
voted to continue the public hearing until the next meeting. Staff
to draft a decision for review at next meeting.
On July 20, 1993 the Planning Board held a regular meeting.
The following members were present: Richard Nardella, Chairman,
Joseph Mahoney, Clerk, Richard Rowen and John Draper.
Mr. Joseph LaGrasso presented the site plan to the Board.
1. Need for additional parking other than just their day to
day employees
2 . crushed stone parking area
3 . Lantern pole lights to be used
4 . Wall mounted lights to be used.
5. Will leave existing curb cut - 12 ' driveway
6. Low level lighting on sign
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Draper the Board
voted to close the public hearing.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board
voted to approve the draft decision with amendments.
Attached are those conditions the Board approved.
Sincerely,
North Andover Planning Board
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Richard Nardella, Chairman
cc: Director of Public Works
Building Inspector
Conservation Administrator
Health Agent
Assessors
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Applicant
Engineer
File
485 Andover Street
DaMe Realty Trust
SITE PLAN REVIEW, SECTION 8.3 OF THE NORTH ANDOVER ZONING BYLAW.
The Planning Board makes the following findings regarding this
Site Plan Review for the change in use of an existing structure
from residential to business use and for the construction of a
parking lot behind the existing building as required by section
8 . 3 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaws:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. The proposed use of the existing building as an office and
site design for this lot are appropriate as the site is in a
Business-4 District.
2 . Adequate vehicular and pedestrian access into the surrounding
site has been provided with the adherence to the approved
plans.
3 . The landscaping plan as shown and revised, meets the
requirements of section 8 .4 of the Zoning Bylaws, with the
addition of the enclosed conditions.
4 . The site drainage system is designed in accordance with the
Town Bylaw requirements.
5. The applicant has met the requirements of the Town for Site
Plan Review as stated in Section 8. 3 of the Zoning Bylaw.
6. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the
proper operation of the proposed use.
Finally, the Planning Board finds that this modification
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.
Therefore, in order to fully comply with the approval necessary
to construct the facility as specified in the Site Plan Review
application before us, the Planning Board hereby grants an
approval to the applicant provided the following conditions are
met:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
1. This approval is for the use of the existing building as an
office. Any other use will require review by the Planning
Staff and may require site plan review by the Planning
Board.
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2 . Prior to any construction:
a. The applicant, in conjunction with the Town Planner
and/or the Tree Warden, shall mark all trees to be
preserved prior to any construction on site.
b. a bond in the amount of $5000. 00 shall be posted for
the purpose of insuring that a final As-Built plan
showing location of all on site utilities, structures,
curb cuts, parking spaces and drainage facilities be
submitted. 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. the North Andover Division of Public Works shall review
and approve all plans, including storm water drainage.
3 . Prior to FORM U verification (Building Permit Issuance) :
a. This decision shall be recorded at the Essex North
Registry of Deeds and a recorded copy delivered to the
Planning Staff.
4 . Prior to verification of the Certificate of Occupancy:
a. 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.
b. A final as-built 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.
C. Six Parking Spaces must be specifically designated for
use by the employees only.
d. If the Zoning Board of Appeals should require the
removal of the garage, that area must be covered with
crushed stone to blend in with the parking area created
behind the building.
5. All artificial lighting used to illuminate the site shall be
as shown on the Site Improvement Plan approved as part of
this decision.
6. Any Plants, Trees or Shrubs that have been incorporated into
the Site Improvement Plan approved in this decision, that
die within one year from the date of this approval, shall be
replaced by the owner.
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7. The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours
prior to commencing any excavation.
8. Gas, Telephone, Cable and Electric utilities shall be
installed as specified by the respective utility companies.
9 . All catch basins shall be protected and maintained with hay
bales to prevent siltation into the drain lines during
construction.
10. No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during
burning season under the Fire Department regulations.
11. No underground fuel storage shall be installed except as may
be allowed by Town Regulations.
12 . All signs within the project shall be of wood or stone, with
uniform lettering and design. The signs shall in no way be
interior illuminated. (Neon or other means) .
13. Any changes to the plans approved by the Planning Board
shall be reviewed by the Town Planner. Any changes which the
Town Planner may deem as major must be submitted to the
Planning Board for approval.
14 . The provisions of this conditional approval shall apply to
and be binding upon the applicant, it' s employees and all
successors and assigns in interest or control.
The following plans shall be deemed as part of the decision:
Plans Entitled: Site Improvement Plan
Project Name: Site Improvement
Project Address: 485 Andover Street
North Andover, MA
Prepared For: DaMe Realty Trust
Prepared By: Joseph D. LaGrasse & Associates Inc.
One Elm Square
Andover, MA 01810
cc: Director of Public Works
Building Inspector
Health Administrator
Assessors
Conservation Administrator
Planning Board
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Applicant
Engineer
File 485 Andover.site
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