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Home My WebLink About2013-10-01 Planning Board Supplemental Materials (21) NORTH OF�t�EO 16q�� OL llO O R coca�iw¢w � AORATEO /,Pay �� SSAC PLANNING DEPARTMENT Community Development Division 1600 Osgood Street North Andover, Massachusetts, 01845 NOTICE OF DECISION SITE PLAN REVIEW Date: October 1, 2013 Date of Public Hearing: October 1, 2013 Date of Decision: October 1, 2013 Petition of: James Mealey,North Andover School Department 1600 Osgood St. North Andover, MA 01845 Premises Affected: North Andover Kittredge Elementary School 601 Main St. North Andover,MA 01845 Referring to the above petition for Review of a Site Plan, according to the requirements of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw, Sections 8.3, 10.3, and 10.31 and MGL C.40A, Sec. 9 So as to allow the construction of a 5,538 sq. ft. modular gymnasium on existing school property, to be attached to the existing Kittredge School, with associated stormwater drainage and extended driveway in the Residential 4 District. After a public hearing given on the above date, and upon a motion by XX and 2nd by XX to APPROVE the Site Plan Review Special Permit as amended and based upon the following conditions. Vote was 5 — 0 in favor of the application. On behalf of the North Andover Planning Board John Simons, Chairman Richard Rowen Michael Colantoni Dave Kellogg Lynne Rudnicki Lora McSherry 1 North Andover School Department Site Plan Special Permit—Kittredge School Gymnasium The Planning Board herein APPROVES the construction of a 5,538 sq. ft. modular gymnasium on existing school property, to be attached to the existing Kittredge School, with associated stormwater drainage and extended driveway in the Residential 4 District. This Special Permit was requested by James Mealey,North Andover School Department. The application was filed with the Planning Board on September 6, 2013. The public hearing on the above referenced application was opened on October 1, 2013, and closed by the North Andover Planning Board on October 1, 2013. The applicant submitted a complete application, which was noticed and reviewed in accordance with Section 8.3, 10.3, and 10.31 of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw and MGL C.40A, Sec. 9. The Planning Board makes the following findings as required by the North Andover Zoning Bylaws Section 8.3 and 10.3: FINDINGS OF FACT: 1) The specific site is an appropriate location for the project as it consists of the construction of a 5,538 sq. ft. modular gymnasium on existing school property and will be attached to the existing Kittredge School, with associated stormwater drainage improvements and an extended driveway; 2) The use as developed will not adversely affect the neighborhood as the building has been situated in a location that will have the least amount of visual impact on the neighborhood as possible. The gymnasium will be attached to the existing school and will be located in rear portion of the school property; 3) There will be no nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles or pedestrians. The existing driveway will be extended to provide direct access to the gymnasium from the school's existing parking area; 4) Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper operation of the proposed use. The building is currently serviced by town water and sewer. The Division of Public Works has reviewed the application, utilities, and drainage and deemed them to be adequate. (See letter from E. Willis dated August 27, 2013) 5) Stormwater management improvements include the construction of a drainage swale to be located on the northern side of the building; roof gutter downspouts will be installed, with the two rear downspouts draining onto existing vegetation and the front downspouts to be connected to the town's existing drainage system. The plans were reviewed and deemed adequate by the town's stormwater consultant, Lisa Eggleston. (see memo dated September 17, 2013) 6) An erosion control and maintenance plan has been submitted to insure proper erosion control during construction. Finally the Planning Board finds that this project generally complies with the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw requirements as listed in Section 8.3.5, 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) Permit Definitions: 2 North Andover School Department Site Plan Special Permit—Kittredge School Gymnasium A) The "Plans" refer to the plans prepared by Peterman Architects, Inc., 10 Concord Crossing, Concord, Ma 01742 entitled "Proposed Addition To The Kittredge Elementary School", dated July 3, 2013, consisting of 43 Sheets. B) The "Project" refers to the construction of a 5,538 sq. ft. modular gymnasium on existing school property, to be attached to the existing Kittredge School, with associated stormwater drainage and extended driveway in the Residential 4 District. C) The "Applicant" refers to the North Andover School Department, the applicants for the Special Permit. D) The "Project Owner"refers to the person or entity holding the fee interest to the title to the Locus from time to time, which can include but is not limited to the applicant, developer, and owner. 2) PRIOR TO THE START OF CONSTRUCTION A) A detailed construction schedule shall be submitted to the Planning Staff for the purpose of tracking the construction and informing the public of anticipated activities on the site. B) All applicable erosion control measures must be in place and reviewed and approved by the Planning Department. C) Yellow "Caution"tape must be placed along the limit of clearing and grading as shown on the plan. The Planning Department must be contacted prior to any cutting and or clearing on site. D) A pre-construction meeting must be held with the developer, their construction employees, Planning Department and other applicable departments to discuss scheduling of inspections to be conducted on the project and the construction schedule. E) The developer shall provide the Planning Board with copies of permits, plans and decisions received from all North Andover Land-Use Boards. 3) PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT A) Three (3) copies of the signed, recorded plans and Notice of Decision must be delivered to the Planning Department. 4) DURING CONSTRUCTION A) Dust mitigation must be performed weekly, or more frequently as directed by the Town Planner, throughout the construction process. B) Any stockpiling of materials (dirt, wood, construction material, etc.) must be shown on a plan and reviewed and approved by the Planning Staff. Any approved piles must remain covered at all times and fenced off to minimize any dust problems that may occur with adjacent properties. 3 North Andover School Department Site Plan Special Permit—Kittredge School Gymnasium C) It shall be the responsibility of the developer to assure that no erosion from the construction site shall occur which will cause deposition of soil or sediment upon adjacent properties or public ways, except as normally ancillary to off-site sewer or other off-site construction. Off-site erosion will be a basis for the Planning Board making a finding that the project is not in compliance with the plan; provided, however, that the Planning Board shall give the developer written notice of any such finding and ten days to cure said condition. D) In an effort to reduce noise levels, the developer shall keep in optimum working order, through regular maintenance, any and all equipment that shall emanate sounds from the structures or site. 6) AT COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION A. The applicant must submit a letter from the architect and engineer of the project stating that the building, lighting and site layout substantially comply with the plans referenced at the end of this decision as endorsed by the Planning Board. B) The Planning Staff shall review the site. Any screening as may be reasonably required by the Planning Staff will be added at the Project Owner's expense. C) A final as-built plan showing final topography, the location of all on- site utilities, structures, curb cuts,parking spaces and drainage facilities must be submitted to the Planning Department. 7) GENERAL CONDITIONS A) The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours prior to commencing any excavation. B) Gas, Telephone, Cable and Electric utilities shall be installed underground as specified by the respective utility companies. C) The hours for construction shall be limited to between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. D) No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during burning season under the Fire Department regulations. E) No underground fuel storage shall be installed except as may be allowed by Town Regulations. F) 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. G) 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. H) Any revisions shall be submitted to the Town Planner for review. If these revisions are deemed substantial, the developer must submit revised plans to the Planning Board for approval. 4 North Andover School Department Site Plan Special Permit—Kittredge School Gymnasium I) The following information shall be deemed part of the decision: Plan titled: Proposed Addition To The Kittredge Elementary School Prepared for: North Andover School Department North Andover, MA 01845 Prepared by: Peterman Architects,Inc. 10 Concord Crossing Concord,Ma 01742 Scale: F=20' (Site Layout Plan) Date: July 3,2013 Sheets: 43 cc: Town Departments Applicant Engineer Abutters Assessor 5