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PLANNING BOARD
Tuesday, Jarruary 19, .20.21 @_7p.r�r., 120 Main Street To►vn Hall,Not71r Andover,MA 01845
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2 Present: E. Goldberg,J. Simons, P. Boynton, A. Preston, K. Bargnesi K. Cormier, Assoc.
3 Absent:
4 Staff Present: J. Enright
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6 E. Goldberg, Chairman: The Planning Board meeting for Tuesday, January 19, 2021 was called to order at 7 p.m.
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8 E. Goldberg: (Read the Governor's Order into the record). Votes it,ll be recorded as toll call this evening. This
9 meeting was held remotely via conference call.
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11 Pursuant to Governor Baker's March 12,2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of fire Openi Meeting La►v, G.L. c.
12 30A,§18, and the Governor's March 15,2020 Order inymsillg strict limitation oil the number of people that may gather in
13 one place, this meeting of the North Andover Planning Board ovill be conducted via remote participation to lire greatest
14 ertenrt possible. Specific information and the general guidelines far remote participation by members of the public an dlor
15 parties►4th a right andlor•requirement to attend this sleeting can be found oil the T om i s►vebsile,at
16 rv►v►v.nor•tlratidoverma.gov. FOr this meeting,members of file public►olio Wsh to ►vatch the meeting may rlo so on their
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18 attendance of members ofthepublie► it bepermitted,but every effort►vill be matte to ensure that thepublic tail
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22 hearings please email your question/comment prior to or during file meeting to jerri•ik��rortliarrrloyerma.gov. The
23 question/comment►will be read during the proceedings and responded to accordingly.
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25 STAFF REPORT
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27 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
28 3 Great Pond Road,Elaine Finbury: (React the Governors Order into the record). Application for a Site Plan
29 Review Special Permit under Article 8,Part 3 and Article 10 § 195-10.7 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. The
30 Applicant proposes the creative reuse and conversion of the Grange Hall in the Old Center to three residential
31 units, cojrstruction of retaining walls, storinwater management, and creation of associated parking spaces. No
32 exterior alterations are proposed. The parcel is located within the Residential 3 zoning district.
33 A. Caffrey, Requested a Continuance; Applicant is working on parking and circulation design. Appears
34 before Zoning 219121 and would like to meet with Planning Board after that.
35 [No Evidence Heard-Continued to the Februaiy 23, 2021 Planning Board meeting]
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37 419 & 435 Andover Street, Crosspn nit Associates,Inc.: (Read the Governor's Order into the record).
38 Application for a Site Plan Review Special Permit under Article 8, Part 3, including Parking Special Permit under
39 Article 8 Part 1, and Article 10 § 195-10.7 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. The Applicant proposes to
40 redevelop the properties located at 419 and 435 Andover Street by demolishing the existing Ethan Allen and the
41 Bliss Spa and Salon building and constructing two smaller buildings with a total square footage of 10,852 SF to
42 house new commercial tenants. Four businesses are proposed on the property: the existing Bertucci's Restaurant, a
43 coffee shop, a medical office, and a bank. Both the coffee shop and bank are proposed to have drive-thru
44 operations. The proposed design includes new site lights throughout the property as well as an outdoor patio
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45 adjacent to the coffee shop,the installation of an improved stormwater mitigation system, and improved
46 landscaping on site. The parcels are located in the General Business Zone.
47 J. Enright: Draft decision has been updated to reflect the Board's discussion. Applicant has requested project
48 engineer perform construction monitoring services and has provided suggested language for a revised Independent
49 Monitor Form. Building Commissioner confirmed he has not rec'd complaints related to Bertucei's in the past,
50 that the existing ADA spaces comply and the new construction will not create a traffic/safety issue with
51 implementation of proper barriers and signage. Since the last meeting,the Applicant has asked for flexibility in
52 terms of whether combining the lots would be required. To date, it has been understood that the lots would be
53 combined. The draft decision includes a condition related to an ANR Plan. If the lots are to remain under separate
54 ownership a Common Driveway special permit would be required. The applicant now prefers to allow for the two
55 separate lots to remain thus not requiring an ANR
56 Board: Discussed original application calling for lot consolidation of two lots. An agreement would need to be put
57 in place to address an operations and maintenance plan, shared parking, easements,etc. Applicant needs to return
58 to Board with all required documentation related to separate ownership, Common Driveway SP, including solid
59 agreements on all cross easements. Board questioned how two lots owned by different entities might successfully
60 resolve issues such as queueing, drainage, parking, maintenance issues, as they arise if they are not in common
61 ownership?Board wondered if a Common Driveway SP suffices with three access points to the parcel. Will both
62 parties have full access between lots or do lots entertain limited access? Board discussed Independent Monitor
63 Form edits and precedent this sets for other fixture projects.
64 J. Enright: Read abutter comment from Seth Bedard, 14 Highland Terrace,NA,received @ 7:13 p.m.: Concerns
65 for safe access to Route 125 exiting Highland Terrace. Seeks clear signage marker in street.
66 E. Goldberg: Applicant may return to the Board with all concerns addressed; concise plan,agreements regarding
67 two lots with access easement agreement, maintenance concerns identified, O&M Plan agreement signed by both
68 parties, all access and parking requirements addressed appropriately and a Common Driveway Special Permit
69 application. Jean to circulate revised zoning table to Building Commissioner for confirmed zoning compliance.
70 [Continued to the February 2, 2021 PI(vining Board nteeling]
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72 May 18,2021 Annual Town Meeting Calendar
73 J. Enright: Reviewed proposed Annual Town Meeting calendar for zoning amendment articles.
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75 Potential Zoning Bylaw Amendment Articles:
76 • Business 4 District
77 • Table 2: Summary of Dimensional Requirements, Corridor Development District 2(CDD 2)
78 • Water Protection District
79 J. Enright: Outlined suggested zoning bylaw amendment articles.
80 Wendy McGuire, Real Estate Agent-187 Turnpike St.: Since the last meeting, interest has peaked for retail
81 establishment and GB zoning 187 Turnpike Street and the 2 abutting parcels.
82 J. Enright: Retail is allowed as an accessory use in B4; GB entertains broader uses.
83 Alex Loth: Presented suggestions to the CDD2 District removing restrictions to allow for more flexibility and
84 include drive-through operations, stating that post-Pandemic this will be an evolving trend. Board felt now was not
85 the time to address these issues.
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86 Board: Decided to move forward with B4 draft adding personal service establishments as an allowed use and not
87 changing the existing zoning district. The Board may still want to consider the added use be by special permit. All
88 agreed Watershed Protection bylaw housekeeping issues were warranted and suggested to proceed with the draft.
89 [Continued to the February 2, 2021 Planning Board meeting]
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91 Royal Crest Estates 1 &28 Royal Crest Drive Trinity Financial Jim Keefe: Proposed Master
92 Redevelopment Plan for the
93 propet-ty.littps://di-ive.goop-le.com/di,ive/foldei-s/I iff pRD2DUvinUigL3aOZnyOLfrtTOPlaI?us =sharin
94 • Response to traffic peer review comments
95 . Public outreach plan/transparency
96 . Program Summary
97 E. Goldberg: Noted that the many abutter comments being received on this discussion item will be summarized,
98 organized and discussed in future public hearings for this project. Comments will be grouped by similarities and
99 dealt with accordingly. This project will likely require a Special Town Meeting as zoning changes required are
100 unlikely to be resolved and ready to be presented prior to May 18. Encouraged all abutters not to hesitate to
101 forward comments.
102 J. Enrir~Irt: Requested comments be submitted by Thursdays at noon in order to be reflected at the time of agenda
103 postings and in Board meeting packets.
104 Matt Kealey: Reviewed traffic peer review comments and the proponent's responses to those comments.
105 Jeffrey Dirk, Vanasse Assoc.: Reviewed traffic each of the traffic responses in detail and discussed the potential
106 mitigation efforts that could be pursued.
107 Greg Lane: Discussed public outreach efforts. Shared website:_w newroyalerest,info and extended his direct
108 cell number#1703-300-7415 to any residents interested or concerned with the project.
109 M. Lozano: The Fiscal Impact Study has been submitted to the town for peer review. We anticipate a presentation
110 may be made at the next Planning Board meeting.
111 J. Enright: A resident has emailed me with related comments/questions during this meeting and I have an email
112 out to him to determine if his comments are meant for the Board or for me.
113 [Discussion Continued to the February 2, 2021 Planning Board meeting]
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115 MEETING MINUTES: Approval of the January 5,2021 Planning Board meeting minutes.
116 MOTION: J. Simons made a motion to approve the January 5, 2021 Planning Board meeting minutes. A. Preston
117 seconded the motion. The vote was 3-0,unanimous in favor. Roll Call vote: J. Simons voted yes. A. Preston voted
118 yes. E. Goldberg voted yes.
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120 ADJOURNMENT
121 MOTION: J. Simons made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by A. Preston. The vote was
122 3-0, unanimous in favor. Meeting adjourned @ 9:45 p.m. Roll Call vote: J. Simons voted yes. A. Preston voted
123 yes. E. Goldberg voted yes.
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125 MEETING MATERIALS: Planning Board Meeting Agenda January 19,2021, DRAFT Planning Board Meeting
126 Minutes January 5,2021, Staff Report: 210119 Staff Report;3 Great Pond Road Elaine Finbui : Plans: 200909
127 Site Plan-Floor Plan,Department Review: 201203 DPW Engineering Comment, 201103 Health Comment,
128 201027 School Dept Comment, 201027 NAPD Comment, 201026 NAFD Comment, 201026 DPW Operations
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129 Comment, 201025 Conservation Comment, Continuance: 210
119 Continuance request, 201124 Cont. to Dec. 15,
130 AP lice ation: 201026 3 GPR Application,Abutter Coinunent: 210108 Abutter Comment—Olsen—NP Church,
131 201124 Abutter Comment—Donovan, 201114 Abutter Comment—Gramly,201114 Abutter Comment—Gramly
132 2,2020+Grange+lnseut+for+newsletter(I); 419,435 Andover Street, Cross point Associates: Department Review:
133 210119 Rev. Building Comment, 2I0119 Building Clarifying Email,210106 Building Comment,210119
134 Decision 419,435 Andover Street—Final Draft, Revised Independent Monitor Form,2021-01-15_Rev Zoning
135 Table 2 lots 419-435 Andover-St—Site-Layout; May 18, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Calendar: 2021 ATM Zoning
136 Amendment Calendar; Potential Zoning Amendment Bylaw Articles: Business 4 District: 210105 PB Meeting:
137 187 Turnpike Street Aerial,B4 Parcel Data, B4 Parcel Locations, Sketch Plan 187 Turnpike St Per. Serv, Tbl 1
138 Summary of Use Regs,Tbl 2 Summary of Dimensional Reqs,Draft B 4 Warrant Article, Uses-SPR Criteria,Table
139 2 Dimensional Requirements CDD2: 210119 Draft Table 2 Warrant Article, Watershed Protection District:
140 210119 Draft WPD Bylaw Amendments; Trinity Financial,Jim Keefe: Abutter Comment: 201231 Abutter
141 Comment—Jackobeck,210104 Abutter Comment—Jackobeck 2, 210110 Abutter Comment- Arleque,210115
142 Abutter Comment—Ceraso,210116 Abutter Comment—Arleque 2,210116 Abutter Comment--Neagle,210117
143 Resident Comment—Collar, 210118 Resident Comment--Tibaudo,210119 Abutter Comment—Tortura, 210119
144 Resident Comment—Dennis,210119 Resident Comment—Dugan, 210119 Resident Comment—Fortune, 210119
145 Resident Comment—Comeau, Outreach Plan Update: 210114 Memo to Plan Board 1.14,21, Property Edge
146 Photos: Business 4 Zoning District: (file empty),Property Edge Photos 12.15.20,Traffic Review: 210112 Resp to
147 Peer Review#1 TIAS—RTC—FINAL,210118 VIA Royal Crest Supplemental Traffic Review.
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