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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
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2 Present: E. Goldberg, P. Boynton, K. l argnesi, J. Simons,A. Preston,Kelly Cormier,Assoc.
3 Absent.-[P. Boynton ari-Med at 7.-3 Op.in.]
Staff Present: J. Enright,M. Gregoire,B. Wolstronier
E. Goldbem, Chairman: The Planning Board unecting for Tuesday, February 4, 2020 was called to order at 7 p.m.
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PLAN:
Linden Avenue,Zend o LLQ Applicant requests endorsement of Approval Not Required Plan dividing one
10 lot into two.
1 Torn Zahorui . ,Zendl o,ITC: Explained effort to split existing lot creating 2 undersized lots, The Plan has been
12 noted as being unbuildable until variances are obtained in the future. was going to go before Zoning first, but he
13 understands that Subdivison regulations indicate that they should go before Planning.
14 E. Goldberg: Confirmed lot size and stated that two lots without square footage is not an issue. Does not believe
15 the Board can endorse a Plan that has insufficient frontage.
16 T.Zalior it o: Was directed to go to the Planning Board first but understands that both boards are involved.
17 M. Gregoire: If lie appeared before Zoning first,they would be granting variances on lots that don't exist. We had
him identify the lots as non-buildable, even though they both have buildings on theta right now. If you endoi-se
{19 this plan you are endorsing the plan as ""non-buildable."The plans must front on a public way, must sleet frontage
20 requirements and have vital access.
21 M. rre oil• : One Board is not obligated to honor the decision of another. The Applicant was sent a copy of the
22 ANR Handbook and several eases related to this issue.
23 T. horui o. I would not record a Plan until all applicable boards decisions were jade. You wouldn't want to
24 record a plan that jeopardizes the legitimacy of the existing lot.
25 E. Goldberg: The Board can endorse an AND.with zoning deficiencies, if so noted on the Flan and these would
26 not be considered lots because it is taking one lot, dividing it into two and neither is buildable. Technically,these
27 are not lots until you get approval from the ZBA. Based on that,I think we can approve the endorsement.
2 Board: Discussed potential AN , on a public way, frontage is inadequate, it's not a subdivision; decided they
29 cannot approve the plan without the endorsement of the Zoning Board.
30 MOTION: J. Simons made a motion to approve the ANR and direct the Staff Planner to sign the m lar on behalf
31 of the Board for 43 Linden Avenue,North Andover,Zendl o, LLC. K. Bargnesi seconded. The vote was -- ,
32 unanimous in favor. '. Boynton lase i•i•111a
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34 DISCUSSIONS
35 Master*Plan Implementation Committee.- The BOS is interviewing candidates for the Committee and would like
36 a member r of the Planning Board to be at the interviews scheduled for 2 10 20 and 2 2 20, : - : p.m. K.
37 Cormier agreed to represent the Board at both scheduled meetings.
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39 The Ti-us es of s i# ations: WSP waiver Request)Prescribed Burning at 'weir fill.
o JeffeN•e I enoneour,Ecologist The Trustees of Reservations: Provided brief history of the proposed habitat
1 restoration project at weir Dill which initiated in 2006. Described the project which will be accomplished with a
J2 licensed forester.
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Town of Andover
PLANNING BOARD
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Kate a�g��ar.don
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3 Board: Discussed whether this should be a Land Disturbance permit or a Watershed Special Permit. Weighed in
4 on whether a waiver or permit was necessary deciding that the application was substantive. A two year terns limit
45 should be placed on the waiver,
46 MOTION: P. Boynton inade a motion to approve the Watershed Special Permit waiver request providing a two
47 year term he placed on the waiver and any prescribed burning requires abutter notification. J. Simons seconded.
48 Thevote was 5-0, unanimous in favor.
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50 315 Tut-n ii a Sh-eet,Meyt-imack Coffe e: Request for Site Plan Review waiver under section 19 - .1 I.0 to
51 allow for renovation of the existing 28,648 Sq.% Collegiate Church of Christ the Teacher and attached
52 maintenance garage. The project will include a 2,288 sq.ft. addition.
53 Fel.iVe Schwarz,AVP CaMPLIS Planning&Facilities, Merrimack College: Presented proposed reno ation ad ition
54 to the existing Collegiate Church structure which is proposed to become modern, flexible, student activity space.
55 A.food service cafe venue is proposed toward the read of the existing facility. The project is ininimal;the square
56 footage is just over the requirement for Site Plan Review thus the request for waiver.
57 MOT oNi: A. Preston made a motion to accept the Site Plan Review ai er request for 315 Turnpike Street,
58 North Andover, MA-Merriniack College. K. Bargnesi seconded.The vote was -0,unanimous in favor.
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60 NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
Turnpike Street Andover Pest Control: Application for Special Permit- Site Plan Review under Section
2 195- .11 Site Plan Review and 195-10.7 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. The Applicant proposes the
3 construction of a 12' paved drive wrapping around the existing building, four parking stalls and storinwater
4 1inpro ements. The project is located within the Corridor De elopment District 1 CDD-1 Zoning Distri t.
5 Adair Marchionda,1`1 archionda&Associates: Presented project and reviewed Plan revisions. Existing 31' curb
66 cut to remain. one-way 12"wide drive will wrap the building; 4 parking spaces to be provided. No changes are to
7 be made to the building; reviewed stormwater briefly; all flow is to rain garden. Plan reflects MA D T's recently
68 proposed improvements. A split rail fence is shown where vehicles park; privacy fence could be considered. More
9 definition on shed and what is stored there is needed.
70 M. Gx• : The pre-existing curb cut is wider than the maximum allowed, sign age is absent from the plans,
71 three trees will be moved away from property line; plantings should he noted; conflicting traffic flog is shown on
72 plan. A stop line and sign may alleviate conflict. Fire Department requires a swept path analysis; DPW has not
73 responded.
74 Continued to the Febi-itaill 25, 2020 Pkinnil nxl meeting
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76 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
77 4 Higli Street: Application for Subdistrict A.Definitive Master Plan Special Permit in accordance with The Town
78 of North Andover Zoning bylaw Section 195--1 .20. The Applicant proposes the construction of a market-rate
79 rental multifamily residential community to be known as Avalon North Andover,consisting of a total of 200
o studio, one,two and three-bedroom units to be contained within three separate 4 four&five 5 story buildings
1 and clubhouse comprised of approximate ly 111,221 sq.ft.,approximately 113,603 sq.ff. and 5,142 sq. ft. along
2 with an outdoor pool, parking, storin ater management facilities, landscaping, signage and other improvements to
3 be located on approximately 9.44 acres of land. This project is locatedwithin the Downtown overlay District A:
84 Historic Mill Area underlying Industrial—S I- and Residential R-4 Zoning Districts,with all buildings
5 proposed within the boundaries of the underlying I-S District).
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Town o N rt h Andover
PLANNING BOARD
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Preston
Aaron
Peter Bo,}w on
Kelly Cornuff,Assoc.
Eate Batgitesi
Tues(lay Fehniai-p 4, 291-* .tit. 120 Main Street Town Hall Nor-th An dover, MA 01845
86 David Gillespie, l nl a : Provided brief update on peer reviewstatus. Avalon has been working with RCG t
7 reduce the amowit of units to 170 total residential units with the sane footprint and four stories. Final
88 architecturals will be revisited for the February 25, 2020 Planning Board i e Ling. The buildings will not have step
9 downs and will have flat roofs; clubbouse remains detached. Units will be comprised of 9%-- studios, 38 %-
90 lbedroom, 49%-2 bedroom, 5% 3-bedroom. Storni ater is under review; civil is being revised. We are open t
91 offering a financial contribution for traffic control mitigation in the decision. PIanning to reach out to Sutton Pond.
92 .A list of any abutters interested in screening, e.g. ' fence, or tree buffer will be solicited. Avalon is amenable to
93 working with them; a partnership can be established and conditioned relative to improvements to related
94 intersections.
95 J. Enri : Police and Fire signed off on the fiscal review.
96 Barbara Suh1; 148 Main Street Sutton Pond: voiced concern for setbacks,naively Building A.
97 Steve Sara eno 102 High Street: Expressed overall traffic concerns; road widths, traffic,density, intersections,
98 exit to Sutton Street via Clean Harbors. Questioned test pit locations. Conceni for resident access,delivery and
99 emergency vehicles during construction. Inquired about residential apartment building trash removal process and
100 accessory area designated for dogs on site; verified no kennel or pet care on site. Questioned validity of on-site
101 parking; MVRTA utilizes arki g lot and parking garage is currently rented by Merrimack College.
1.02 Jill Barker,]8j...High Street: Disappointed the discussion of three story buildings is not being considered.
, Questioned the redistribution of units and how that would affect the people living in the area; i.e. eh*cles, etc.
104 Bob Default,..I. . ....Main...Street: Would like to see the height differential-Building A to Sutton Pond Condominiums
105 taking into account the difference in elevation.
106 Board: Requested a draft decision be prepared for the next meeting. Discussed potential conditions related t
107 Sutton Pond concerns, fences on direct abutter rear property lino, intersection mitigations(Sutton
108 st./High/Chadwick and Prescott/High Streets).
109 MOTION: J. Simons made a potion to continue the public hearing to the February 25, 2020 Planning Board
110 meeting. A. Preston seconded. The vote was - ,unanimous in favor.
111 [Contin ti to the Fie&ua)y 25, 2020 Planning Boas-d inee llig]"
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113 1600 Osgood Sri- et, 1600 Osgood Street ITC.: Application for Definitive Subdivision approval of a I-lot Plan
114 on parcel of land consisting of approximately 1.0 acres located on the west side of Osgood Street at what is
115 known as 1600 Osgood Street. The Premises Affected is located within the 1--2 Zoning District.
116 MOTION: J. Simons made a motion to accept the Extension request for the Definitive Subdivision approval for
117 1600 Osgood Street,Forth Andover,MA to Pebruai 28, 2020. A. Preston seconded. The vote was 5-0,
118 unanimous in favor.
119 MOTION: A. Freston made a motion to continue the public bearing to the Februaiy 25, 2020 Planning Board
120 ineeting. K. Bargnesi seconded. The vote was 5- , unanimous in favor.
121 [Continued to the 'e i-uat-y 25, 2020 Planning. oar-d ineeling
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123 1600 Osgood Stx•eet, 1600 Osgood Street,IB C.: Application for Site Plan Review Article 8,Part , and
124 Parking(Article 8, fait 1, § 195- . .) Special Perinits; and, Article 10, § l 95-1 .7.A of Chapter 195 ---North
125 Andover Zoning Bylaw. The Applicant proposes to redevelop a 2 7. 7--acre portion(proposed Lot A) of an
126 approximate 1 7. -acre site commonly known as 1600 Osgood Street. "rhe proposed project includes the
27 reh ab i I itati on of approximately 99,999 square feet of existing buildings known as both B u11ding Nos. 20 and 2 1,
1 28 along with 1,500 parking spaces and with .upgrades to parking, access, utilities, storm water management, lighting,
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Town a N th Andover
PLANNING B OAR
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129 landscaping, and other associated improvements. This project.is located within the Industrial-2 1- Zoning
130 District.
131 [Continued to the Februcny 25, 2020 Plonnilig Board weeting
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133 1600 os ood Sti-ect Hill wood nt r rises L.P.: Application for Site Plan Review(Article 8,Part 3), Parking
134 (Article 8, Para 1, § 1 -- . .),BUilding Height(Article 7, § 19 -7.4. and 195 Attachment 3, Town of North
135 Andover, Table 2: Summary f Dimensional Requirements, Footnote 18), and Floor Area Ratio(Article 7, § 19 -
136 7.6. and 195 Attachment 3,To n of North Andover,Table 2: Sunimmy Of Dimensional R gUirements, Footnote
137 19) Special Permits-, and,Article 10, § 19 -10. A of Chapter 19 --North Andover Zoning Bylaw.
138 The Applicant proposes the redevelopment of a 109.67 portion(proposed Lot f an approximate 1.67.8-acre site
139 commonly known as 16 sgoo l Street and intends to construct a proposed c-commerce storage, warehouse, an
140 distribution facility vitli accessmy office and other uses, consisting of a -story building including approximately
141 3,773,997 square feet of gross floor area,with upgrades to parking, access, utilities, storinwater management,
142 lighting, landscaping,and other associated improvements. This project is located within the Industrial—2 -2
143 Zoning District.
144 Co ti trec7 to the 'e ywai-y 25, 2020 inning Bow.d meeling
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146 1600 Osgood Sh-ect 1600.Osgood Sty#eel LL .: Application for Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Energy
1.47 Systems Site Plan Review(Article 8, Fart 12); Setback Modification tion Special Permit(Article 8, Part 12, Section
148 19 5-8.8 8. , and, Article 10, §1 --1 .7,A.of Cl apt r 19 5 --North Andover Zoning Bylaw. Appli ant proposes the
149 redevelops cnt of a 30.00-acre portion (proposed Lot C of an approximate 1 7.l -acre site commonly luio vn as
150 1600 Osgood Street for a Large-Scale GI OUnd-Mount d Solar Energy System. The proposed project will include
151 the relocation and redevelopment of a portion of an existing 6M v Solar Energy System onto proposed Lot C for
152 purposes of a Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solari Energy System, including upgrades to access, utilities,
153 stor•niwater management, lighting, landscaping, and other associated unprovenients. This project is located within
.54 the Industrial— 1--2 Zoning District.
5 [Confinued to the ehrztcn-j�25, 2020 Planning o -d weeling
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157 COMMUNICATIONS:
158 Stevens-Coolidge Place: Board reviewed letter drafted by J. Enriglit on b lialf of the Board and submitted to the
159 BOS & T. Manager suggesting collaborative approach to reviewing n site activities.
160 Commission of Abilit Assistance: Board reviewed C oncerned Citizens letter to the oS regarding AI A issues
161 and the new Senior Center.
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163 MEETING MINUTES: Approval of January 21, 2020 meeting minutes.
164 MOTION: J. Simons made a motion to approve the January 21,2020 ineeting minutest P. Boynton seconded. The
165 vote was --0, unanimous in favor.
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167 ADJOURNMENT
168 MOTION:: P. Boynton made.a notion to adjourn the ineeting. The motion was seconded by J. Simons. The vote
169 was - , unanimous. in favor. Meeting adjourned @ 9:00 p.m.
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171 MEETING MATERIALS: Planning Board Meeting Agenda February 4, 2 02 0,DRAFT Platining B oard Meeting
72 Minutes January 21, 020;43 Linden Avenue, Zendko LLC: Locus Map, Denial 43 Linden Ave,ANR Plat,
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
John Shnons
Pem or boil P1;estop
Kate Psi# ryes +: ells Corm ei;Assoc.
u �Fehruarp 4, 7 pan., 20 Main Street ow Hall North An o e.i MA 01845
173 200204 Staff Memo 43 L inden-A R, 43 Linden AI R-Jan 31 2020-11--1 AM;Master Plan Implementation l ,
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1 Committee: Master Plan ImplementationCommittee; "ri-tistees of Reservations: W i Abutters_Letter—2009(1),
1'7 Weir�Hill�.Reser Reservation Prescribed Fire Burn Plan, Weir Hill_Prescribed�Burn�Fact�Sheet�tipdated2o 17,
176 Weir-Hill—Fire_History, Weir—Hill—Fire—Fre Benny Graphs, Weir Dill Habitat Manages ent-2 foot buffer zone
177 Waiver Request Form 2019, Weir Hill Habitat Management Project Description 1.23.2 2 , Weir Hill Habitat
178 Management 2019 Photos, Weir Hill Burn Plan 2019 revised signattire pages, Weir Hill Barrens Habitat
179 Management—NA Fee Caletilation Workshect, Weir Hill Barrens Habitat Management Application Checklist-
180 Notice of Intent, Weir Dill B arren s Habitat Management Abutter Notification Form, Weir Hill B at-fens Habitat
181 Management NH ESP Estimated and Priority.Habitat for Rai. Species Map, USGS Project LOCUS,TS Weir Pull 21
182 12020, "Trustees of Reservation Barrens Habitat Management, Prescribed Fire MESA Andover No Andover
183 Ipswich—07-2 -- 9-2 (2), Planningoard_C �i Metter,N I Weir Hill BarrensHabitat
1 Manages ent 1.23.2020,I I Fee Calculation Sleet Weir Hill Barrens Habitat Management 1.22.2020, Memo—of
1 _Suppottt Conservation oiiimis ioii—WH_aiid—Boston—Hill,M nio—of Support -_Fire Dept WH-
1 and—Boston—Hill, MAN1-1BS Exemption North Andover—o7--216 (2), Mail-JeffI enone ur-
1 7 Outlook Ver ratio of Tim Simmons Letter—Barrens Habitat 11 anagement'weir Hill,Halin ed al NAJ 2019 Fire
1 and Water Quality Eastern LDS, Conservation Commission—Cove•, Certified List of Abtitters.Weir Hill Habitat
189 Management Project 1.1 .2020, 036.0-0 o 8-0 000.0 Map; 3 15 Turnpike Street M erri rnack Colle e: 2020 129
9 Men imae1 College-"Waiver Request f�•o��� Sit Plan vi 1 2920; Turnpike Street: Sto�#i��wate�•Review:
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191 20200204 633 Turnpike Storm water Review,Ike ailipent Review: 20200128 Conservation I epailment Review,
192 20200128 Building Department Review, 20200128 Buzldin.g Department Review-FINAL,20200117 Water
193 Department Review, 20200116 Police Department Review, 20200116 Fire Department Review, 114 Corridor
194 hripr enient: Informational Flyer, 201904 10 RT" 114 lout platy 3 reduced, revised site plan (Color), PIS
195 SLibmission, 2 020 02 04 633 Turn pil e Staff Report—Site Plan Review SP, 2020 0204 6 3 3 Turnpike flan (Revised),
196 633 Turnpike Street Lords Mal); 4 High Street,AyalopBay: St rniw ter Peer Review: SH-A aloe Mills-
197 Storm water Infiltration Data Report, Avalon Mills Stormwater Response to Comments 3, 20200124 . eAvatering
198 Plan Maim Mills, 2 0129-3rd Peer Review—Avalon Mills, Plans Color Landscape plan, AVB North Andover
199 Mills Site Landscape Plan—111919, AV North Andover M1II Building T'ypl al-111 19, Avalon Mills
200 Stogy inwater Response to Comments 2, Avalon Mills Definitive Master Plan Complete Set 12-1 -2019, 2019-1 o-
201 291 of nit iv Master Pl n Drawing Set-Arch itecture,Abutter Coin iin ent : 2 02 0 02 02 Abutter Conn ment—B Suhr�
202 20 0204, Staff'Memo: 200204 Staff Memo; 16 00 Osgood Street: Water Peer Review Cornets 1.2.11.1 Reed
203 12.19.19) (00145099xBC4F6), Stib livision Decision Extension 2.1.20 001 7712 BC T , Sewer Peer Review
204 Letter 11.11.19 Rec'd 12.19.19 0 0145 09 8xBC F ,2020 201 Ltr. Planning B oard Continuance; Steven s-
20 olid e Place: 200128 RE Stevens-Coolidge Place; Commission of Ability Assistance: 20200125 Commission
206 on Ability.