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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals will give a
hearing at the Senior Citizen's Center located at the rear of the
Town Building, 120 Main Street, North Andover on Tuesd��
evening the 13th day of July
19 93 , at 7:30 o'clock, to all parties interested in the
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appeal of Trustees of the First United Methodist Church
tXaXXXE $MYI$XX as a Party Aggrieved
of the Building Inspector's decision regarding the number
of parking spaces required
on the premises, located at 57 Peters Street
By Order of the Board of Appeals
Frank Serio, Jr. , Chairman
Publish in the North Andover Citizen on June 23 & 30, 1993.
LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL N0710E
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER -
BOARD OF APPEALS BOARD OF APPEALS
N0710E NOTICE
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Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals
will give a hearing at the Senior Citizen's Center will give a hearing at the Senior Citizen's Center
located at the rear of the Town Building,120 Main located at the rear of the Town Building,120 Main
Street,North Andover on Tuesday evening the 131h Street,North Andover on Tuesday evening the 13th
day of July 1993,at 7:30 o'clock,.to all partes Inter- f day of July 1993,0 7:30 o'clock,to all parties Inter-
ested in the appeal of Trustees of the First United ested in the appeal of Trustees of the First United
Methodist Church as a Party Aggrieved of the Methodist Church as a Party Aggrieved of the
Building Inspector's decision regarding the number Building Inspector's decision regarding the number
of parking spaces required on the premises,located of parking spaces required on the premises,located
at 57 Peters Street. at S7 Peters Street.
By Order of the Board of Appeals By Order of the Board of Appeals
Frank Sera,Jr.,Chairman Frank Serio.Jr.,Chairman
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Received by Town Clerk:
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS[
BOARD OF APPEALS
APPLICATION FOR RELIEF FROM THE ZONING ORDINANCE
Applicant Trustees of the First Address 57 Peters Street
United Methodist Church Tel. No. 6s?-5ing
1. Application is hereby made:
-he Bening 8T+6"9r
OAs a Party Aggrieved, for review of a decision made by
the Building Inspector or other authority.
2 . a) Premises affected are land ✓ and building(s)
numbered 57 Peters Street Street.
b) Premises affected are property with frontage on the
North *) South ( ) East ( ) West ( ) side of
Peters Street.
Street, and known as No. 57 Peters
Street.
C) Premises affected are in Zoning District B-4 , and the
premises affected have an area of 140,322 square feet
and frontage of 349 .30 feet.
3 . Ownership:
a) Name and address of owner (if joint ownership, give all
names) :
Trustees of the First United Methodist Church
Date of Purchase prior to 1969revious Owner
b) 1. If applicant is not owner, check his/her interest
in the premises:
Prospective Purchaser Lessee Other
2 . Letter of authorization for Variance/Special Permit
required.
4 . Size of proposed building: 178 front; 91 feet deep;
Height 2-1/2stories; 40 feet.
a) Approximate date of erection: 1969
b) Occupancy or use of each floor: Assembly (Church)
C) Type of construction: Wood Framek5
5. Has there been a previous appeal, under zoning, on these
premises? No If so, when?
6. Description of relief sought on this petition
Determination of the number of parking spaces required.
7 . Deed recorded in the Registry of Deeds in Book Page
Land Court Certificate No. Book Page
The principal points upon which I base my application are as
follows: (must be stated in detail)
See attached memorandum (3 pages) prepared by the Architect (Paul
D. Minor) for the Planning Board for Site Plan Approval
I agree to pay the filing fee, advertising in newspaper, and
incidental expenses*
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Every pplication for action by the Board shall be made on a form
approved by the Board. These forms shall be furnished by the
Clerk upon request. Any communication purporting to be an
application shall be treated as mere notice of intention to seek
relief until such time as it is made on the official application
form. All information called for by the form shall be furnished
by the applicant in the manner therein prescribed.
Every application shall be submitted with a list of "Parties of
Interest" which list shall include the petitioner, abutters,
owners of land directly opposite on any public or private street
or way, and abutters to the abutters within three hundred feet
(3001 ) of the property line of the petitioner as they appear on
the most recent applicable tax list, notwithstanding that the
land of any such owner is located in another city or town, the
Planning Board of the city or town, and the Planning Board of
every abutting city or town.
*Every application shall be submitted with an application charge
cost in the amount of $25. 00. In addition, the petitioner shall
be responsible for any and all costs involved in bringing the
petition before the Board. Such costs shall include mailing and
publication, but are not necessarily limited to these.
Every application shall be submitted with a plan of land approved
by the Board. No petition will be brought before the Board
unless said plan has been submitted. Copies of the Board' s
requirements regarding plans are attached hereto. or are available
from the Board of Appeals upon request.
Rev. 4/93
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Any appeal shall be filed
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NOTICE OF DECISION
June
Date. , . . 1993
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Date of Hearing May. 18,. 1993 • .
June i�, 1993
Petition of Trustees .of .the , .
First Methodist Church. . . , , . , . . , . . . . ,
Premises affected ,4� ,Peters ,Street .
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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so as to permit ,the.construction .of a.3:6 8 .sq.f addition .to ,the .existina church
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After a public hearing given on the above date. the Planning Board voted
CONDITIONALLY
to APPROVES . . . . . .the . .SITE .PLAN REVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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based upon the following conditions :
Signed
cc: Director of Public Works
Richard Nardella, Chairman
Building Inspector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conservation Admin.
Health Agent John Simons.,. Vice-Chairman . . . . .
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Assessors
Police Chief Joseph Mahoney, Clerk
Fire Chief
Applicant Ri.(:`Iard Ao.weA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engineer
File John DraueY; , ,
interested Parties >slanning Board
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KAREN H.P. NELSON 0j n T�vVri �f 120 Main Street, 01845
Director :. (508) 682 6483
BUILDING g NORTH ANDOVER
CONSERVATION SS,°��'` DIVISION OF
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PLA\NI\G PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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June 2 , 1993
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Mr. Daniel Long,
Town Clerk
Town Building
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Site Plan Review
First Methodist Church
Dear Mr. Long:
The North Andover Planning Board held a public hearing on
May 18 , 1993 in the Senior Center behind Town Building upon the
application of the Trustees of the First Methodist Church
requesting Site Plan approval under Section 8 . 3 of the North
Andover Zoning Bylaw. The legal notice was properly advertised
in the Lawrence Eagle Tribune on May 3 , and May 10, 1993 and all
parties of interest were duly notified. The following members
were present: Richard Nardella, Chairman, John Simons, Vice
Chairman, Joseph Mahoney, Clerk, Richard Rowen, and George Perna.
Mr. Paul Minor, architect, and Jerry Foley, engineer, were
present.
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Ms. Bradley gave an overview of the Technical Review
Committee Meeting. There was a discussion of the parking with
Mr. Bob Nicetta, Building Inspector and a discussion of the
drainage with Mr. Bill Hmurciak, D.P.W.
Mr. Minor discussed the existing structure and gave an
overview of the planned expansion.
Mr. Simons wanted to know the extension of the foot print.
There was not much extension of the existing foot print.
Mr. Nardella asked if there were any repairs or repainting
planned. Mr. Minor ' s answer was "yes" . Some repair and
repainting was planned. The architect is planning to maintain
the current lines and windows in the expansion..
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First Methodist Church
The average attendance is between 120 and 140, including the
choir on Sunday. At least 220 parking spaces are needed. The
site plan shows 110 parking spaces. Mr. Simons asked if they
needed new parking spaces. Mr. Minor answered "no" , the church
does not feel that it needs any new parking.
Mr. Nardella questioned the lighting. Mr. Minor stated that
there would be four lights up at the steeple, three exterior
lights at the entrance, facing down, on tall wooded poles, 12-14
ft. high, to delineate area of entrance. These lights would be
focused down on the steps. Mr. Nardella told the applicant he
needs to change the design of the lights because it looks as
though the lights will project outward. The applicant to work
with Planning Staff on choice of lights.
Mr. Nardella asked what the height of the spire was. The
answer was 22 . 5 ft. from the ground.
Mr. Perna would prefer to have a future parking area
designated instead of having the applicant request a variance
from the ZBA. Planning staff to work with the applicant and
Building Inspector on the number of parking spaces needed.
Landscaping to be shown on the plans. A new sprinkler
system to be installed. Fire hydrants located on plans. The
time-frame on construction is starting in July, continuing until
January. A construction schedule is needed.
On a motion by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board
voted to continue the public hearing until June 1, 1993 and
directed Ms. Bradley to draft a decision for their review.
The Board would like to see landscaping along Route 114 and
the type of building material to be used, they want it to match
the existing building.
On June 1, 1993 the Planning Board held a regular meeting.
The following members were present: Richard Nardella, John
Simons, Joseph Mahoney, Richard Rowen, George Perna and John
Draper.
Ms. Bradley reviewed the issues from the last meeting with
the Planning Board.
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Additional trees to be added along Route 114 as shown on
plans submitted to the Board this evening.
There are 350 parishioners, with 100-125 every Sunday.
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First Methodist Church
On the parking issues, Paul Minor reviewed his calculations
of needed spaces. There are 86 spaces, 220 spaces are needed
based on building code specifications.
Mr. Simons questioned if there were enough spaces to cover
the present use. The answer was yes and that there is a flat
surface to create additional parking.
Mr. Draper questioned striping of existing spaces and future
expansion if necessary as determined by the ZBA or Planning
Board. Additional 25 spaces to be added now.
Mr. Mahone recommended to make a suggestion to the° ZBA on
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the number of spaces.
The applicant to stripe 86 spaces now, 25 additional spaces
to be constructed and future parking to be shown on plans.
Because of current use, expansion of sanctuary, a limited number
of new spaces is needed. A total of 110 spaces will be
constructed.
The applicant to construct 110 parking spaces with future
parking shown on plans for remaining number of spaces. A bond
of $5, 000 will be held in an escrow account.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Simons the Board
voted to close the public hearing and take the matter under
advisement.
On a motion by Mr. Perna, seconded by Mr. Draper the Board
voted to approve the draft decision as amended.
Attached are those conditions.
Sincerely,
North Andover Planning Board
Richard A. Nardella, Chairman
cc: Director of Public Works
Building Inspector
Conservation Admin.
Health Agent
Assessors
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Applicant
Engineer
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First United Methodist Church
47 Peters Street, North Andover, MA
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 construction of a 3 , 648 sq. ft. addition
to the existing church as required by section 8 . 3 of the North
Andover Zoning Bylaws:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. The proposed use and site design for this lot are
appropriate, as the church currently exists on the site.
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. Prior to the endorsement of the plans by the Planning Board
and recording with the Registry of Deeds, the applicant
shall adhere to the following:
a. All conditions listed herein shall be placed on the
final sheet of the record plans.
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2 . Prior to any construction 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.
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.
b. The applicant shall place erosion control measures on
site as directed by the Town Planner.
C. The North Andover Division of Public Works shall
approve all plans. 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 shall be approved by the Planning Board.
d. The Town Planner shall approve of the material to be
used in the exterior construction. The material is to
be consistent with the existing building.
4 . Prior to verification of the Certificate of Occupancy:
building shall have fire sprinklers installed per
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order of the North Andover Fire`'bepartment.
b. The applicant must install a fire alarm system with a
new control panel, annunciator and all appurtenances as
required by the North Andover Fire Department.
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 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
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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 owners expense.
5. An application must be made to the Zoning Board of Appeals
to determine a sufficient quantity of parking spaces to
accommodate the use.
In the interim period, the Planning Board recommends that
the applicant construct an additional 24 parking spaces to
create a total of 110 spaces.
The applicant must designate on the plans to be endorsed by
the Planning Board an area designated for future parking
containing the amount of parking spaces required under the
Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw.
6. 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 .this approval, shall be
replaced by the owner.
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
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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.
be of wood or stone with
2 . All signs within the project shall ,
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uniform lettering and design. The signs shall in no way be
interior illuminated. (Neon or other means)
13 . No mechanical devices (ie: HVAC, vents, etc. . . ) which may be
visible from any surrounding roadways shall be placed on the
roof.
14 . 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.
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15 . 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: First United Methodist Church
North Andover, MA
Prepared for: Paul Minor, AIA
26 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742
Prepared by: Richard F. Kaminski & Associates, Inc.
360 Merrimack Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
Sheets: SP-1 to SP-5
Date: April 21, 1993 , as further revised
Scale: 1"= 40 '
cc: Director of Public Works
Building Inspector
Health Administrator
Assessors
Conservation Administrator
Planning Board
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Applicant
Engineer
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PAUL DOUGLAS MINOR, A.I.A.
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CONCORD, MA 01742
(508)369-8448
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
Parking Requirements - Analysis of Occupancy '
First United Methodist Church
57 Peters Street
North Andover, MA
EXISTING BUILDING
Sanctuary/Multi-purpose Room 2, 376 SF
As loose chairs actual 192
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At 7 , SF per person 339
Offices 364 SF at 100 SF per person 4
Classrooms 3,850 SF at 20 SF per person 192
TOTAL PEOPLE . . . . . . . 535 max
At 4 people per car, 134 parking spaces required.
PROPOSED BUILDING
Sanctuary* 369 LF pews at 18" per person 246
Choir Chairs 20
Clergy Chairs 3
Total 269 269
Multi-purpose Room 2,376 SF at 7 SF per person 339
Offices 533 SF at 100 SF per person 5
Classrooms 5,390 SF at 20 SF per person 269
TOTAL PEOPLE. . . . . . . 882
At 4 people per car, 220 parking spaces required.
*See attached quotation to provide furniture for the Sanctuary.
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SITE PLAN APPROVAL
Parking Requirements - Analysis of Occupancy
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Analysis of Use and Actual Need
Average attendence 1992 . . . . . Church = 124
Sunday School = 73
TOTAL . . . . . . . . 197
At 4 people per car, 49 parking spaces required.
On Sunday March 28, 1993 :
Sunday School attendence was 68
There were 36 cars in the parking
lot at 10:00 AM (just as Sunday School
was concluding, 1/2 hour before Church
Services were to commence) .
Church Service attendence was 150
There were 67 cars in the parking
lot at 11: 35 AM (just as the Church
Service concluded)
ACTUAL NEED
Reasons the Applicant believes that 220 parking spaces are NOT
required when the new construction is completed.
1. Use of the facility in non-simultaneous;
Church services are NOT held concurrently
with the Sunday School, children attend
Church with their parents and therefore the
classrooms are empty.
Likewise, the likelihood that the Sanctuary
will be occupied at the same time as the Multi-
purpose room is nil (at least neither would be
be anywhere near capacity more likely just a
handfull of people in one space when the other
space is occupied) .
2. The additional classroom
space provided is based
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on MORE rooms, to allow the church to breakup
grades into individual classrooms rather than
teaching two or more grade levels in the same room.
(Crib room, pre-school, kindergarten, 1st through
6th grade, junior high, senior high - hence 13 rooms
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ARCHITECT
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
Parking Requirements - Analysis of Occupancy
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There is no expectation that the total Sunday School
population will increase dramatically, the kids will
simply have more elbow room!
Most of the population in the Classrooms is not old
enough to drive; they will come to the building with
someone attending other functions (hence, that parking
is accounted for in calculations elsewhere) .
3. The offices will not be occupied simultaneously with
the Sanctuary (Pulpit) and/or Classrooms; these
personnel are in one place OR the other.
Therefore, it is proposed that the maximum number of people for
any ONE of the various spaces be used as the basis for
determining the number of parking spaces required under the North
Andover Zoning By-Law.
The largest number in the above calculations is 339 for the
Multi-purpose Room (although now currently seating 192 in loose
chairs, and about 184 at tables) . At 4 people per car, this
means 85 parking spaces should reasonably be expected.
The plan of the site (SP-1) as is exists shows 86 parking spaces.
Allowing for moderate increase in attendence when the new
facility is completed, the Applicant proposes providing an
additional 24 parking spaces, making a total of 110. This number
is greater than the 85 spaces required if the Multi-purpose room
were occupied at approximately one and one-half times it's
current usage!
FUTURE PARKING
The attached plan (SP-3) by Richard Kaminski & Associates shows
the possibility of accomodatin 277 cars on the site within the
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requirements of the Zoning By-Law. Although not desirable, it IS
possible to meet the number of spaces (220 as calculated on Page
1) for the proposed construction; hence a request for Relief from
the Parking Requirements (or Variance) is being sought for this
project.
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• KAREN H.P. NELSONr: �a Town of 120 Main Street, 01845
Director
BUILDING NORTH ANDOVER (508) 682-6483
CONSERVATION DIVISION 9° DIVISION OF
HEALTH
PLANNING PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
May 25, 1993
Mr. Paul Minor
PDM
26 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742
Re: First Methodist Church - Site Plan Review
Planning Board Meeting , May 18, 1993
Dear Mr. Minor,
Thank you for appearing before the Board last week to
present the plans for the First Methodist Church. The Board
voted to continue the public hearing on the site plan review to
its June 1, 1993 meeting.
The Board had the following concerns:
The Board would like to know if there are any repairs or
repainting p g p lanne
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and would like to ensure that similar building materials to
those existing are used for the addition.
The Board would like the applicant to work with the Planning
Staff in reviewing the choice of lighting. The Board is
concerned that the lighting as proposed may shine off-site.
The Planning Staff will work with the Building Inspector and
the applicant to determine the number of parking spaces
required, the location of the spaces, and the possible
designation of future parking spaces on the plans.
A construction schedule will be required, including any
disturbance that may effect Peter Street.
The Board would like to see additional landscaping along
Route 114 if possible.
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I would like to talk with you regarding lighting and parking
prior to the June 1 meeting. Please give me a call at your
convenience. If you have any further questions please do not
hesitate to call me at 682-6483 ext. 24.
Sincerely,
�thleen Bra le
Town Planner
cc. Karen Nelson, Director PCD
Bob Nicetta, Building Inspector
Richard Nardella, Chair PB
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Comparison ro First Calvary Baptist Church
(April-June 1990)
Req'd Provided
Lot Size 12, 500 118, 311
G. S .F. N/A 19, 048
Max Ht. 35 Bldg - 44 '
65 Steeple - 80 ' +4 '
FAR N/A . 167
Lot Coverage N/A 15 . 5%
Parking Spaces 55 71
Concord: "Religious : 1 space per 4 seats (or persons to
rated maximum capacity of the hall
or meeting room) .
"Educational: (nursery, elementary, and middle
school)
1 space per staff + 1 per classroom
Sudbury: "Restaurant; religious; funeral home: lodge, club or
other place of assembly: 1 space for each three seats
+ 1 space for each employee on the largest shift"
"Educational; 1 space for each staff position + 1 space
for each 5 persons of rated capacity of the largest
auditorium + 1 space for each student vehicle which
can be expected at maximum time onpremises"
Acton: "Religious : 1 space for each three seats + 1 space for
each employee on largest shift"
Foxborough: "Areas with fixed seating; churches : 1 space for each
10 seats
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SITE PLAN APPROVAL
Parking Requirements - Analysis of Occupancy
First United Methodist Church
57 Peters Street
North Andover, MA
EXISTING BUILDING
Sanctuary/Multi-purpose Room 2 , 376 SF
As loose chairs actual 192
OR or
At 7 SF per person 339
Offices 364 SF at 100 SF per person 4
Classrooms 3, 850 SF at 20 SFerson er
P P 192
TOTAL PEOPLE . . . . . .
535 max
At 4 people per car, 134 parking spaces required.
PROPOSED BUILDING
Sanctuary* 369 LF pews at 18" per person 246
Choir Chairs 20
Clergy Chairs 3
Total 269 269
Multi-purpose Room 2 , 376 SF at 7 SF per person 339
Offices 533 SF at 100 SF per person 5
Classrooms 5, 390 SF at 20 SF per person 269
TOTAL PEOPLE. . . . . . . 882 i" C
At 4 people per car, 220 ''
parking spaces required.
*See attached quotation to provide furniture for the Sanctuary.
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
L Parking Requirements - Analysis of Occupancy
Page 2
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Analysis of Use and Actual Need
Average attendence 1992 . . . . . Church = 124
Sunday School = 73
TOTAL . . . . . . . . 197
At 4 people per car, 49 parking spaces required.
On Sunday March 28, 1993 :
Sunday School attendence was 68
There were 36 cars in the parking
lot at 10 : 00 AM ( just as Sunday School
was concluding, 1/2 hour before Church
Services were to commence) .
Church Service attendence was 150
There were 67 cars in the parking
lot at 11 : 35 AM (just as the Church
Service concluded)
ACTUAL NEED
Reasons the Applicant believes that 220 parking spaces are NOT
required when the new construction is completed.
1 . Use of the facility in non-simultaneous;
Church services are NOT held concurrently
with the Sunday School, children attend
Church with their parents and-, therefore the
j classrooms are empty.
Likewise, the likelihood that the Sanctuary
will be occupied at the same time as the Multi-
purpose room is nil (at least neither would be
be anywhere near capacity - more likely just a
handfull of people in one space when the other
space is occupied) .
2 . The additional classroom space provided is based
on MORE rooms, to allow the church to breakup
grades into individual classrooms rather than
teaching two or more grade levels in the same room.
(Crib room, pre-school, kindergarten, 1st through
6th grade, junior high, senior high - hence 13 rooms) .
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
Parking Requirements - Analysis of Occupancy
Page 3
There is no expectation that the total Sunday School
population will increase dramatically, the kids will
simply have more elbow room!
Most of the population in the Classrooms is not old
enough to drive; they will come to the building with
someone attending other functions (hence, that parking
is accounted for in calculations elsewhere) .
3 . The offices will not be occupied simultaneously with
the Sanctuary (Pulpit) and/or Classrooms; these
personnel are in one place OR the other.
Therefore, it is proposed that the maximum number of people for
any ONE of the various spaces be used as the basis for
determining the number of parking spaces required under the North
Andover Zoning By-Law.
The largest number in the above calculations is 339 for the
Multi-purpose Room (although now currently seating 192 in loose
chairs, and about 184 at tables) . At 4 people per car, this
means 85 parking spaces should reasonably be expected.
The plan of the site (SP-1 ) as is exists shows 86 parking spaces .
Allowing for moderate increase in attendence when the new
facility is completed, the Applicant proposes providing an
additional 24 parking spaces, making a total of 110 . This number
is greater than the 85 spaces required if the Multi-purpose room
were occupied at approximately one and one-half times it ' s
current usage!
FUTURE PARKING
The attached plan (SP-3) by Richard Kaminski & Associates shows
the possibility of accomodating 277 cars on the site within the
requirements of the Zoning By-Law. Although not desirable, it IS
possible to meet the number of spaces (220 as calculated on Page
1 ) for the proposed construction; hence a request for Relief from
the Parking Requirements (or Variance) is being sought for this
project.
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
First United Methodist Church
47 Peters Street
North Andover, MA 01845 Date: June 22, 1993
Dear Applicant:
Enclosed- is a copy of the legal notice for your application before
the Board of Appeals .
Kindly submit $ 4.06 for the following:
Filing Fee $
Postage $ 4.06
Your check must be made payable to the Town of North Andover and
may be sent to my attention at the Town Office Building, 120 Main
Street , North Andover , Mass . 01845.
Sincerely,.
BOARD OF APPEALS
Linda Dufresne, Clerk