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Home My WebLink About1999-07-28 Decision SPR TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER MASSACH-USETTS .F� µOfiTk V414 � . Any appeal shall be filed �� : • °A within (20) days after the A'MV. " °• ' � ',due Copy date of filing of this Notice °••.,°.� �y SS�CHuS�� in the office of the Town N, d Clerk. 'bra Clwk NOTICE OF DECISION This is to certify that twenty(20)days have elapsed from date of decision filed withoutfllingofansppeal. Date, . .4�1Y .28, i993 . . . pate �` " June 29 , i993 Daniel Long, Town Clerk Date of Hearing Judy. a: . . . ..3 . . Petition of Brooks. School . , . . . . , . . . „ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Premises affected . . 1160. Great. Pond Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Referring to the above petition for a special permit from the requirements of the . . North. Andover .Zoning Bylaw. .-- Section. 8 :3. .-. .Site Plan Review {"�] . + . . . . the• construction of a new library, and. business .o f,ice ` soas to permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . ... . . . . . . . . . for .a, total, of , 30.,.133, s.cl . ft... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . After a public hearing given on the above date, the Planning Board voted Conditionally toapprove . . . . . . .the . .Site ,Plan .Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a Ln Lo gym. based upon the following conditions : ems' cc : Director of Public Works Building Inspector Conservation Administrator Health Agent Signed ,��-cti/ GG'+`��. ��L.��C•t�- f� Assessors Police Chief Richard, Narde.11al, q4q-*rman Fire Chief Applicant Joseph,rlahoney.4 ,Clerk. . . . . . . Engineer File Richard, Rowen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interested Parties John ,Draper. . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .plani�in�. . B oard. . . . . . . . 120 Main Street. 01845 4 Town of KAREN H.P.NELSON (508) 682 6483 oirector ,: NORTH ANDOVER BUILDING s - 'g 'sa+cKu9�'t UlV]5101 OF CONSERVATION HEALTH PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING July 28 , 1993 Mr. Daniel Long, Town Clerk Town Building 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Site Plan Review Brooks School - 1160 Great Pond Road Dear Mr. Long: The North Andover Planning Board held a public hearing on June 29 , 1993 in the Senior Center behind the Town Building upon the application of Brooks School., requesting site plan approval. under Section 8 . 3 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. The legal notice was published in the Lawrence Eagle Tribune on June 14 and June 21, 1993 and all parties of interest were properly notified. The following members present: o hn Simons, Acting Chairman, Joseph ahoe , Clerk, Richard Rowen, John Draper and George Perna, Associate Member. The petitioner was requesting site plan approval for the construction of a new library and business office for a total of 30, 133 sq. ft. The premises affected is located at 1160 Great Pond Road, in a Residential-1 (R-1) Zoning District. Representing Brooks School at the meeting were Tom Amsler, Kevin Burke, Bruce Norelius and Frank Marino. Mr. Mahoney read the legal notice to open the public hearing. Ms. Bradley gave the Board an overview of the Technical Review committee meetings . Proposed: 1 . 2 story brick building 2 . white washed brick to match clapboard houses 3 . elevations shown on the plans 4 . Landscaped terrace 5 . New water service from Great Pond Road - only construction a. trenching changing to existing valves. Page 2: Brooks School Mr. Simons asked how close the building was from the wetlands. The answer was "greater than 600 feet" . The only work in the buffer zone is to plug the ends of the pipe. A special permit may be needed to excavate in the wetland area and buffer zone to plug existing pipe and clear old drain. Mr. Mahoney asked if there were parking issues. The proposed building would not increase school population or traffic but a new driveway would be created out destr an the lake. way in the future.would There through the center of campus, p would be a net gain of 3 parking spaces. Mr. Marino expressed concern about speed of cars through the center of campus, safety concerns. Mr. Perna asked where the mechanicals for the building would be. The answer was "air conditioning sunk into wall, there would be no roof top equipment" . Landscape Site Plan: Trees with black dots are existing trees, low maintenance landscaping, grassed terrace with flower bed above the building office. Lights shown on the plans as black dots with yellow highlighting. The applicants would like to continue concept of lighting entrance - inviting people in. Mr. Draper asked if there was any potential for neighbors to view the lights. The answer was "no" . Mr. Draper asked if there was handicap access and parking. The reply was "yes" . Mr. Draper asked why the need for trucks. The business office will be used for receiving and shipping for school as well as mail and the bookstore. Mr. Draper asked about the time-frame for construction. 3 . The site need Ground breaking is expected November to bestarted this summere prepared for digging. This work needso On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Draper, the Board voted to close the public hearing. The Board members will take individual site visits. A draft decision will be available for the Board to review at the next meeting. 3 3 Pge 3 : Brooks School On July 20, 1993 the Planning Board held a regular meeting. The following members, Richard Rowen, and John Drapera, Chairman, Joseph Mahoney, On a motion by Mr. Draper, seconded by Mr. nfor o the BBoard voted to approve the plans and conditional approval oks School. Attached are those conditions the Board approved. Sincerely, North Andover Planning Board Richard Nardella, Chairman cc: Director of Public Works Building Inspector Conservation Administrator Health Agent Assessors Police Chief Fire Chief Applicant Engineer File i i i Y i i 3 3 p� i 4' Q yG k 1160 Great Pond Road - Brooks School Site Plan Review Conditional Approval The Planning Board makes the following findings regarding this Site Plan Review for the construction of a new library and business office for a total of 30, 133 square feet of new construction, as required bby Section 8 . 3 of the Zoning Bylaw. FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. The proposed use and site design for this lot are appropriate as it is on the Brooks School site. 2 . Adequate vehicular and pedestrian access into the site has been provided with the adherence to the approved plans. 3 . The plan as shown and revised, meets the requirements of section 8 . 4 of the Zoning Bylaws, with the addition of the enclosed conditions. 4 . The site drainage system is designed in accordance with the Town Bylaw requirements. 5. The applicant has met the requirements of the Town for Site Plan Review as stated in Section 8 . 3 of the Zoning Bylaw. 6 . Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper operation of the proposed use. Finally , the Planning Board finds that this modification generally complies with the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw requirements as listed in section 8 . 35 but requires conditions in order to be fully in compliance. Therefore, in order to fully comply with the approval necessary to construct the facility he specified in Board hehe�eby Plan an Review application before us, g approval to the applicant provided the following conditions are met: SPECIAL CONDITIONS: I ' 1. Prior to any construction: a. The final plans must be reviewed by the Town Planner. b. The Town Planner and/or the Tree Warden must be contacted prior to any cutting and/or removal vegetation on-site. The Planner and/or Tree Warden will walk the site with the applicant to identify any trees and/or vegetation that may be preserved. C. A bond in the amount of $5000. 00 shall be posted for the purpose of insuring that a final As-Built plan i I showing location of all on site utilities, structures, curb cuts, parking spaces and drainage facilities be submitted. This bond shall be in the Form of a check made out to the Town of North Andover. This check will then be deposited into an interest bearing escrow account. (FORM G is available in the Planning Office) 2 . Prior to FORM U verification (Building Permit issuance) : a. This decision shall be recorded at the Essex North Registry of Deeds and a recorded copy delivered to the Planning Staff. b. The applicant shall place erosion control measures on site as directed by the Town Planner. C. The North Andover Division of Public Works shall approve all plans. Any changes to the plans approved by the Planning Board shall be reviewed by the Town Planner, Any changes which the Town Planner may deem as major shall be approved by the Planning Board. 3 . Prior to verification of the Certificate of Occupancy: a. The building shall have fire sprinklers installed per order of the North Andover Fire Department. b. The site shall be reviewed by the Planning Staff. Any screening as may be reasonably required by the Planning Staff and/or Tree Warden will be added at the applicant' s expense. C. A final as-built showing the location of all on site utilities, structures, curb cuts, parking spaces and drainage facilities must be submitted to and approved by the Division of Public Works. d. All Lighting shall be as shown on the Site Plan- . Any Plants, Trees or shrubs that have been incorporated into the Site Plan approved in thisthiss decision, approval,c shall die ie within one year from the date replaced by the owner. 5. The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours prior to commencing any excavation. 3 6. Gas, Telephone, Cable and Electric utilities shall be installed as specified by the respective utility companies. 7 . All catch basins shall be protected and maintained with hay bales to prevent siltation into the drain lines during 3 construction. P, 8. No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during burning season under the Fire Department regulations. 9 . No underground fuel storage shall be installed except as may be allowed by Town Regulations. 10. No mechanical devices (ie: HVAC, vents, etc. . . ) which may be visible from any surrounding roadways shall be placed on the roof. 11. The provisions of this conditional approval shall apply to and be binding upon the applicant, it ' s employees and all successors and assigns in interest or control . The following plans shall be deemed as part of the decision: Plans Entitled: Brooks School North Andover, MA Library and Business office Driveway and Utilities Prepared by: Amsler Woodhouse MacLean 65 Long Wharf Boston, MA 02110 Fay, Spofford & Thorndike, Inc. 191 Spring Street Lexington, MA 02173 Date• Progress print for Review 6/10/93 Scale: 1" = 20 ' Sheets 1 through 12 Plans Entitled: Site Plan Brooks School North Andover, MA Library and Business Office Prepared by: Amsler Woodhouse MacLean, Architects Inc. 65 Long Wharf Boston, MA 02110 Dated: 6/14/93 Scale: 1" = 20 ' Sheets: one sheet, 1. 1 D.D. cc: Director of Public Works Building Inspector Health Administrator Assessors Conservation Administrator Planning Board i Police Chief Fire Chief i i i Applicant Engineer File Brookssite