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PLANNING BOARD
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Tuesda , October 15, 2019 La7 7 o.m. .120 Main ki-eet Totivtt Hall,North Andover,MA 01845
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2 Present: E. Goldberg,P.Boynton,A. 'Preston,K, Cormier
3 Absent: K. Bargnesi,J. Simons
4 Staff Present: M. Gregoire,B. Wolstromer
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6 E. Goldberg, Chairman: The Planning Board meeting for Tuesday, October 15,2019 was called to order at 7 p.m.
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8 ANR:
9 0 Salem Street: CMTF Linuted Partnership,Stephanie Kiefer,Smolak& Vaughan:Applicant requests
10 endorsement of the Approval Not.Required Plan. The Applicant proposes to create two new lots.
11 S Kiefer,Atty. on behalf of applicant: Presented the ANR seeking endorsement of tile plan. Applicant seeks to
12 purchase the lot and seller would like to retain two small pieces. Property is Chapter 61A land and will continue as
13 a horse farm.
1.4 M. Gregoire: Building Department has concerns regardingcontiguous buildable area.The wetlands have not been.
1.5 delineated on the plan making consideration for appropriate access questionable. Planning and Conservation asked
16 the applicant to have the site delineated so that we could see if there was access to the buildable area. The
1.7 Applicant did not. With this application a decision would need to be made within 21 days of receipt of application
18 on 9/27/2019.
19 Keith Mitchell 188 Salem Street: Explained the property slopes downward toward Dale Street and is quite wet;
20 there is a stream on the property that feeds directly to Lake Cochichewick. Questioned validity of boundary on.
21 surveyors map.
22 Board: Discussed denial of the ANR due to inefficient information provided on the drawings related to access; a
23 wetlands delineation is necessary in order to make all informed decision as to whether access is viable.
24 MOTION: A. Preston motioned to deny the request for approval of the ANR for 0 Salem Street. Applicant has not
25 demonstrated vital access based on the plans submitted. P. Boynton seconded.The vote was 4-0,unanimous in
26 favor.
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28 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
29 4 High Street,RCG West Mill NA LLC: Application for Definitive Subdivision Approval in accordance with
30 MGL Chapter 41, Section 81-0, 81-T and 81-U and North Andover Code Section 255-5.5 to subdivide Map 54,
31 Lot 1 and Map 53, Lot 25 into three (3) lots and to create a new subdivision road. The proposed subdivision is
32 located within the Downtown Overlay District A: Historic Mill.Area(underlying Industrial—S (I-S), Residential 4
33 (R-4) and General Business(G-B) "Zoning Districts). Application for Definitive Subdivision Approval in
34 accordance with.MGL Chapter 41, Section 81-0, 81-T and 81-LJ to subdivide Map 54, 53 Lots 1 &25 into three
35 (3) lots in the Downtown Overlay District A: Historic Mill Area(underlying Industrial—S (I-S) and Residential 4
36 (R-4)Zoning Districts.
37 MOTION: A. Preston made a motion to accept the Continuance Request for the Application for Definitive
38 Subdivision 4 High Street,RCG West Mill NA LLC,to the November 5, 2019 meeting.P.Boynton scconded. Tile
39 vote was 4-0, unanimous in favor.
40 lContinued to the November 5, 2019 Planning Board ineeting-No Evidence Heard)
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42 4 HijZh Street,AvalonBay Communities,Ine.: Application for Subdistrict A Definitive Master Plan Special
43 Permit in accordance with The Town of North Andover "Zoning bylaw Section 195-18.20. The Applicant proposes
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Town of'North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eitarr G-oMberg, Ch(tir° mit » " Johrr Simmis
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Peter 13oyrr m
X B'argiiesi X Cormier,Assoc.
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44 the construction of a market-rate rental multifamily residential community to be known as Avalon North Andover,
45 consisting of a total of 250 studio, one,two and three-bedroom units to be contained within two (2) separate five
46 (5) story buildings of approximately 103,897 sq.ft. and approximately 1.71,888 sq.f1, along with an outdoor pool,
47 parking, stormwater management facilities, landscaping, signage and other improvements to be located on
48 approximately 9.44 acres of land. This project is located within the Downtown Overlay District A: Historic Mill
49 Area (underlying Industrial—S (I-S) and Residential 4 (R-4)Zoning Districts, with all buildings proposed within
50 the boundaries of the underlying I-S District).
51 MOTION: A. Preston made a motion to accept the Continuance Request for the Application for Subdistrict A.
52 Definitive Master Plan Special Permit,4 High. St. AvalonBay Communities Inc.,to the November 5, 2019
53 meeting. P. Boynton seconded. The vote was 4-0,unanimous in favor.
54 lConnthmed to the November S, 20.19.Plonnnninng Board meeting-No Evicleuce Heard]
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56 0 Clikkering Rd., 137 Andover St.,The Trustees of Reservations (Request for Continuance to November 5,
57 2011: Application for a Site Plan Review Special Permit under sections 195-8.1 LA (3) and 1.0.7 of the North
58 Andover Zoning Bylaw. The Applicant requests a Special Permit to allow for the repurposing of an existing 24'x
59 60' shed to become a Visitor Center,parking for 60 cars and associated landscaping. The property is located in the
60 R-3 Zoning District.
61 MOTION: A. Preston made a motion to accept the Continuance Request for the Application for Site Plan Review
62 Special Permit for the Trustees of Reservations to the November 5, 2019 meeting, P. Boynton seconded. The vote
63 was 4-0, unanimous in favor,
64 [Continued to the November,S, 2019 Planning Boa1•cl meeting-No Eviclence Heard]
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66 1600 Osgood Street, 1600 Osgood Street,I,I,C.: Application for Site Plan Review(Article 8, Part 3), and
67 Parking(Article 8, Part 1, § 195-8.8.) Special Permits, and, Article 10, § 195-10.7A of Chapter 195 --North
68 Andover Zoning Bylaw.
69 The Applicant proposes to redevelop a 27.07-acre portion (proposed Lot A) of an approximate 167.8-acre site
70 commonly known as 1600 Osgood Street. The proposed project includes the rehabilitation of approximately
71 399,999 square feet of existing buildings known as both Building Nos. 20 and 21, along with 1,500 parking spaces
72 and with upgrades to parking,access, utilities, stormwater management, lighting, landscaping, and other
73 associated improvements. This project is located within the Industrial-2(I-2)Zoning District.
74 MOTION: A. Preston made a motion to accept the Continuance Request for the Application for Site Plan Review
75 Special Permit and Parking for 1600 Osgood Street,to the November 5, 2019. meeting. 1''. Boynton seconded. The
76 vote was 4-0, unanimous in favor.
77 [Continued to the November S, 2019 Planning Board meeting-No Eviclennce Heard]
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79 1600 Osgood Street,Hillwood Enterprises,L.P.: Application for Site Plan Review(Article 8,Pant 3), Parking
80 (Article 8, Part 1, § 195-8.8.),Building Height(Article 7, § 195-7.4. and 1.95 Attachment 3, Town of North
81 Andover,Table 2: Summary Of Dimensional.Requirements,Footnote 18), and Floor Area Ratio (Article 7, § 195-
82 7.6. and 195 Attachment 3,Town of North Andover,"fable 2: Summary Of Dimensional Requirements, Footnote
83 19) Special Permits; and,Article 10, § 195-10.7A of Chapter 1.95 --North Andover Zoning Bylaw.
84 The Applicant proposes the redevelopment of a 109.67 portion(proposed Lot B) of an approximate 167.8-acre site
85 commonly known as 1600 Osgood Street, and intends to construct a proposed e-commerce storage,warehouse and
86 distribution facility with accessory office and other uses,consisting of a 5-story building including approximately
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Town of'North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eit(m G"olrlbea-�,, Chait-m ait Johra Sinaoaas
Peter Boyrttart
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1i: Bargiiesl If. Cormier;Assoc.
Tatesday_October-15, 2019 Lai 7 o.m. 120 Mairt Street T owrr Hall, North Andover,MA 01845
87 3,773,997 square feet of gross floor area,with upgrades to parking, access, utilities, storrrlwater management,
88 lighting, landscaping and other associated improvements. 1"his project is located within the Industrial-2(1:-2)
89 Zoning District,
90 MOTION: A. Preston made a motion to accept the Continuance Request for the Application for Site Plan Review
91 Special Permit for Hillwood Enterprises L.P., 1600 Osgood Street, to the November 5, 2019 meeting. 11. Boynton
92 seconded. The vote was 4-0, unanimous in favor.
93 [Continued to the November.5, 2019 PIcinning Board Ineeting-No Ei idence Ifeur el]
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95 1600 Osgood Street, 1600 Osgood Street,LLC.: Application for Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Energy
96 Systems Site Plan Re.vi., Special Permit Article Part 12 Section
Review(Article $ Part 12)• Setback Modification. Sp ( . ,
97 195-8.88.D), and,Article 1.0, §195-10.7A of Chapter 195 --North Andover Zoning Bylaw.
98 The applicant proposes the redevelopment of a 30.00-acre portion (proposed Lot C:) of an approximate 167.8-acre
99 site commonly known as 1600 Osgood. Street for a Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System. The
100 proposed project will include the relocation and redevelopment of a portion of an existing 6MW Solar Energy
101 System onto proposed Lot C for purposes of a Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System, including
102 upgrades to access, utilities, stormwater management, lighting, landscaping, and other associated improvements.
103 This project is located within the Industrial-2 (1-2)Zoning District.
104 MOTION: A. Preston made a motion to accept the Continuance Request for the Application for Large Scale
105 Ground Mounted Solar Energy Systems Site Plan.Review for 1.600 Osgood Street,to the November 5, 2019.
106 meeting. P. Boynton seconded. The vote was 4-0,unanimous in favor.
1.07 [Continued to the November S, 2019 Planning Bocrrcl meeting-No Eviclence Heard]
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109 NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS:
110 41 Saile Way,Alice Biddle Dolben: Application for a Watershed Special. Permit under M.G.L. Chapter 40-A,
111 Section 9, Part 5. Watershed Protection District and section 195-1.0.7 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw, The
112 Project involves the reconstruction of an already demolished deck within the Non-Disturbance Zone of the
113 Watershed Protection District. The project is located within the Residential 1 (R-1)Zoning District
114 Jack Sullivan, P.E., Sullivan Engineering: Explained the project originated as an interior project resulting in the
115 demolition and rebuild of an existing deck by two feet toward the rear lot line. Tire builder accessed older as-builts
116 and it appeared the deck would be over 100 ft.from the wetlands. Tile project was stopped upon inspection. 1 then
117 became involved and delineated the wetland line determining they were within the 1.00 ft. and I requested a Small
11.8 Project frrnn Conservation which was approved. The deck is not constructed yet and we have conditioned crushed
119 stone beneath it for groundwater recharge; we show erosion control, no grading changes or trees will be cut. The
120 additional decking is approximately 50 sq. ft.
121 MOTION: A. Preston made a motion to close the public hearing for the Watershed Special Permit,41 Saile Way,
122 North Andover, MA, P. Boynton seconded. T"he vote was 4-0, unanimous in favor.
123 MOTION: K. Cormier made a motion to approve the Watershed Special Permit,as amended, for 41 Saile Way.
124 A.Preston seconded. The vote was 4-0,unanimous in favor.
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126 EXECUTIVE SESSION (7:50 p.m.)
1.27 M.G.L. Chapter 30A, §2 I(a)-reason 93 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation; Varsity Wireless v.North
128 Andover Planning Board.
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Town of Noah Andover
PLANNING BOARD
t itan Goldberg, Chairman • ' John Simons
Pete1-Boynton is%%%/% , •�
Aaron Preston
K. Bargnesi K. Cannier,Assoc.
Tuesday October 15,2019(&, 7 p.m. 120 Main Street Town Hall,North Antlovef-, MA 01845
129 E. Goldberg: The Planning Board will go into Executive Session for confidential communications in order to
130 discuss litigation strategy with regard to the case of Varsity Wircless v.North Andover Planning Board.The Chair
131 has determined that an open meeting would be detrimental to the Towu's litigation strategy. Open Session will not
132 reconvene at the conclusion of Executive Session,
133 MOTION: A. Preston made a motion to go into executive session and not return to open session. P. Boynton
134 seconded. The vote was 4-0, unanimous in favor.
135 Roll Call Vote: Aaron Preston voted to go into executive session. Eitan Goldberg voted to go into executive
136 session. Peter Boynton voted to go into executive session. Kelly Cormier voted to go into executive session.
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138 MEETING MATERIALS: Planning Board Meeting Agenda October 1.5,2019;0 Salem Street: Department Review:
139 20191009 Building Inspector, Gross Floor Area Calculation-Hutchins, Definitions for Subdivision Control Law, Contents of
140 ANR Plans, ANR flan(Salem St)(00139487xBC4F6),ANR filing_0 Salem Street(00139621xBC4F6),20191010 Salem
141 Street ANR Plan(Revised),0 Salem Street B Locus;4 j.Stile Way,Alice Biddle DolbeR: Photographs:20190806 _144129,
142 20190806 144128,20190806 143355,20190805 1.54612,20190805 154553,20190805 154543;Department Review:
143 20190925 Police Department Review,20190924 Health Department Review,20190924 Fire Department Review,20190924
144 Conservation Lepartment,20190924 Building Department Review;Full Watershed Application,20191.015 DPW Stormwater
145 Review,20191001 Time Stamped Legal Notice-41 Saile Way-Dolben,20190912 Time Stamped Application-41 Saile Way
146 WSP,41 Saile Way_Site Plan_0910201.9,41 Saile Way Locus,41 Saile Way Deck,41 Saile Way-NACC Y1243 Small Project
147 Approval.
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