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North Andover,Massachusetts 01845
NOTICE OF DECISION- SITE PLAN REVIEW WAIVER
Date of Decision: January 8,2019
Application of: William Sweet
PO Box 287
45 New Ocean St. Suite B
Swampscott, MA 01907
Premises Affected: 707 Turnpike Street,North Andover,MA 01845,
Map 98.1)Parcel 47,within the GB zoning district.
HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
On January 2, 2019, the applicant attended a Technical Review Committee (TRC) meeting
regarding the Billy Sweet Chimney Sweep's relocation of its business to 707 Turnpike Street.
Based on the scope of work discussed at this meeting, the applicant requested a waiver of a Site
Plan Review Special Permit on January 3, 2019, in accordance with the North Andover Zoning
Bylaw section 195-9.11.c, as to allow for the operation of a Chimney Sweep business with
associated parking in the General Business (GB)Zone.
The Applicant has submitted the following information:
• The prospective occupant's use of the approximately 3,816 sq.ft. space as office space is
allowed as a matter of right within the General Business (GB) zoning district and such
use is similar to the use by the previous occupant(Countryside Real Estate);
• A plan was submitted entitled, "707 Turnpike Street Parking" overlaid on a plan entitled
"Conservation As-Built for 707 Turnpike Street" dated April 24, 2012 which details
parking for 12 vehicles on 1/4 bluestone gravel driveway;
• The project maintains the current gravel driveway and includes the creation of three (3)
angled parking spaces in an area currently grassed area. Gravel or permeable pavers will
be used as the base material for these parking spaces;
• The prospective occupant intends to use the premises in"as is" condition initially, and
will obtain a building permit for any future modifications to this building's interior space;
• Field staff will swap out personal vehicles for company vans during operating hours;
• Vans will remain parked onsite overnight;
• The hours of operation are 6:30 am—6:30 pm. All loading and preparation for trucks
will take place during the afternoon.
707 Turnpike Street
Map 98.1),Parcel 47
Site Plan Review Special Permit-Waiver
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FINDINGS OF FACT
The proposed use has been determined to be minor and can be completed without further review
by the Planning Board, according to the following:
The proposed change falls into the category as defined in Section 195-8.11.C.L, which states
that the change "...will not have a significant impact both within the site and in relation to
adjacent properties and streets."
DECISION
After discussion at the January 8, 2018 Planning Board meeting, and upon a motion by J. Simons
and seconded by A. Preston, the Planning Board Approves the Site Plan Review Special Permit
wavier with conditions. A vote of 5-0 was made in Favor of the waiver request.
CONDITIONS
1. The applicant must file an application with the Town of North Andover Conservation
commission and provide the Planning Board with an approval.
2. The parking spaces shall be clearly delineated.
3. Vans shall be parked behind the building overnight.
4. A report and photographs of the site detailing the work done in the driveway and parking
areas must be submitted one year from the decision date. If The Board determines that
conditions have deteriorated, the applicant will be required to file with Planning for
stormwater review.
5. Should the need to change the materials or pave the driveway and or parking areas arise,
The Applicant shall file a Site Plan Review Special Permit Application for review of the
Site and Stormwater Management Requirements.
On 4ehalf of North Andover Planning Board
Eitan Goldberg, Chairman
Peter Boynton
Jennifer Burns Luz
Aaron Preston
John Simons