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Home My WebLink About2001-06-06 Correspondence Town of North Andover °g Np d7" ti Office of the Planning Department Community Development and Services Division Y William J. Scott,D1VlslOrl Director 27 Charles Street sSRCHu5� Heidi Griffin North An Telephone ( ) dover, Massachusetts 01845 TeIe h 688 Planning Director 9535 Fax (978) 688-9542 TO: Planning Board FROM: Heidi Griffin, Town Planner RE: Site PIan Review-Brooks School Headmasters Admissions Facility DATE: April 12, 2001 The applicant proposes an 11,980 square foot, two stony headmasters admission facility to be located on the Brooks School Campus. In achieving this, portions of the existing headmasters structure will be demolished, one portion will be moved and two portions will remain. My review is as follows: This proposal does not require a watershed permit as it is not in any of the applicable zones requiring a permit, it falls within the General Zone. i. NORTH ARROW/LOCATION MAP: A locus map has not been provided. ii. SURVEY OF LOT/PARCEL: The applicant is requesting a waiver from performing a boundary survey as the parcel is so large. iii. NAME/DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: This has been provided. iv. EASEMENTS/LEGAL CONDITIONS: No easements are proposed. V. TOPOGRAPHY: This has been provided. vi. ZONING INFORMATION: Zoning information has not been provided on the plans. vii. STORMWATER DRAINAGE: Please see attached Outside Engineering review. The applicant has asked for a waiver of performing a groundwater recharge study. This project will involve an increase of 3,640 square feet of impermeable surface as a large portion of this project involves replacement of existing structure and pavement with new structure and pavement. viii. BUILDING LOCATION: The new building is a two story building, with 11,980 square feet in total (of new building). There is a 10,200 square foot footprint in place. BOARD OF APPFAC,S 688-9541 BU1LaING 688-9545 CONSF,R VATIO N 688-9530 RF.ALIT1688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535 ix. BUILDING ELEVATION: Building elevations are provided on sheets A 3.1 and A3.2. The building will be basically wood, with aluminum clad wood windows and trim stained, along with asphalt shingles. X. LOCATION OF PARKING/WALKWAYS: There are several new b' wide asphalt walkways being proposed to access the admissions building, along with existing walkways being replaced as needed. There are proposed parking spaces adjacent to the Thorne House, which is across from the proposed building. The walkways which will be replaced will be paved to match existing walkways. xi. LOCATION OF WETLANDS/NOTICE OF INTENT: A Notice of Intent is not required for this project. xii. LOCATION OF WALLS/SIGNS: There are no walls or signs proposed on this Project. xiii. LOCATION OF ROADWAYS/DRIVES: This has been provided. xiv. OUTDOOR STORAGE/DISPLAY AREAS: Outdoor storage is not proposed. xv. LANDSCAPING PLAN: A landscaping plan has been provided on sheet L2. Plantings are proposed around the perimeter of the headmasters facility, totaling 95 plantings and 4 trees. The plantings consist of rhododendrons, Japanese yews, inkberries, etc. The trees consist of the sugar maple, honeylocust, flowering crabapple and tree lilac. xvi. REFUSE AREAS: There are no refuse areas proposed for this site. xvii. LIGHTING FACILITIES: There will several streetlights relocated, along with proposed walkway lights and parking lot lights. The details for both lights are on Sheet L4. The parking Iot light will consist of a single 100 watt metal halide lamp . The walkway light has a smaller wattage but is designed to match the architectural style of the parking lot light. xviii. DRAINAGE BASIN STUDY: This has been provided. xix. TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY: The applicant has requested a waiver from performing a traffic study. xx. COMMONWEALTH REVIEW: N/A xxi. UTILITIES: All utilities are provided on sheet C3.1 of the plans, xxii. FISCAL IMPACT: This project will not have an adverse fiscal impact on the Town. xxiii. COMMUNITY IMPACT: This project is consistent and compatible with existing nearby architecture. ' Page 1 of 6 Ippolito, Mary i From: John Trovage[JTrovage@brooksschool.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 12:20 PM To: mippolito@townofnorthandover.com;jscott@rfsengineering.com Subject: RE: Brooks School-Observatory Hill Housing -----Original Message----- From: Mary Ippolito [mailto:mippolito@townofnorthandover.com] Sent: Wednesday,January 26, 2005 11:30 AM To: John Trovage Cc: Ippolito, Mary Subject: RE: Brooks School - Observatory Hill Housing gar y es 1/26/05 Page 2 of 6 F,__ m _a -----Original Message----- From: John Trovage [mailto:JTrovage@brooksschool.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 9:22 AM To: mippolito@townofnorthandover.com Subject: RE: Brooks School - Observatory Hill Housing -----Original Message---- From: Mary Ippolito [mailto:mippolito@townofnorthandover.com] Sent: Wednesday,January 26, 2005 9:21 AM To: John Trovage Subject: RE: Brooks School - Observatory Hill Housing 3 a __- -h � n - _ _ _ —ant _m n o" _ n__v ees =u _-_ cv - ` a > z _0 Tn or La._____> co ill nO -- 111.0 v _wv_� -----Original Message----- From: John Trovage [mailto:]Trovage@brooksschool.org] Sent: Wednesday,January 26, 2005 8:58 AM To: mippolito@townofnorthandover.com Subject: RE: Brooks School - Observatory Hill Housing 1/26/O5 Page 3nf6 Hi [��ry Mmxs thio |ooKing? Thonks John Original Message ----- From: Man/Ippolito [maUto:m Sent: Wednesday,January 19, 20058:47AM To: John Trovage Subject: RE: BrooksSchVo| - Dbsenx*huryHiU Housing HiJohn | ohe�ked �nd vve nee� you �o sup�|y u� with �no�her 'es �ui!�' sorry w��ry I}e�urtozoot��aabo��ot 7��o[2�ortn ndover —onnnouoi� Dea=-- en-- -e--n:'-'-es 27 C6ozles mo" I�o udove r2 I-k 0'1,8'45- Ial� H7�'G�Q'�GO3 aN� 8�8'880'S542 Pol�to��ovv�oDourtbuu�ovazcozu ��rvvv tonvoo�oo�z�uo�ovorcozo -----Original Message--- Fmmmm: JohnTnzvage [maiKo:]Trovage@bn»okaSchoo|.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 19, ZOOS8:38AM lNo: mippo|No@townofno,thandoveccom Subject: RE: Brooks Schoo| - ObservatoryHiU Housing 1/26/05 ' / b�|ievai�v/�� sen��oyou ��s��/u|y� |fyo� oan'� �nd |� |1! oen� enother �opyordroponeo�sop|eese |etrce Fate 4 of 6 -----Original Message----- From: Mary Ippolito [mailto:mippolito@atownofnorthandover.com] Sent: Wednesday,January 19, 2005 8:36 AM To: John Trovage Subject: RE: Brooks School - Observatory Hill Housing -z , °Dtiia_E .�i, r . � sa _ To-, __. ,__ - _ ' ..-s ezi C)I S. 3 "` w --Original Message----- From: John Trovage [mailto:JToovage@brooksschool.org] Sent: Wednesday,January 19, 2005 7:55 AM To: mippolito@townofnorthandover.com Subject: RE: Brooks School - Observatory Hill Housing 1/26/05 ' Page 5Of6 ' John Original ----- From: MaryI000Uto [maibo:nmippo| ndover.conn] Sent: Friday, January 07. 2DO511:O7AM To: John Trovage Subject: RE: Brooks School - Observatory Hill Housing HiJohn ok |etmetak� � |ooka�the0e �nd |1| ge� booktoyou �ary �w 1QOilt ��uio�I}apartoz�o1�aeietuot �ox"u z\ndo er, Commooi-:, & 8ervb�e �7O�arleo �treet Korth��n�nc2�� 'ZelE S G88'8O85 42 ozimpoUzo�to�o»l�nrt�a�dororcoco �nn� to�uo£unrt�uudoveroozu -----Original Message----- From: John Trovage [mailto:JTrovage@brooksschool.org] Sent: Friday, January O7, IOO5B:4SAM Tm: m|ppo|Uo@townofnorthandover.com Subject: Brooks School - Observatory Hill Housing Mary, Both these houses have been completed and the Building Department has issued certificates of occupancy. | am applying to release the performance bond posted in accordance with the Notice of Decision issued on 23 March 2004. The as-built plan and written certification from the civil engineer should be in the Planning Department's possession, completing the requirements to release the bond. _ Please verify the requirements to release the bond have been met and when the 1/7t/05 Page 6 of 6 School could expect remission. Thanks John Trovage Brooks School Director of Facilities 1160 Great Pond Road North Andover, MA 01845 978 725 6280 --- 978 725 6295 (fax) 1/26/05 legolito, Mag,, From: John Scott Uscott@rfsengineering.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 1:44 PM To: JTrovage@brooksschool.org; mippolito@townofnorthandover.com Subject: RE: Brooks School - Observatory Hill Housing What they are looking for is an as-built site plan, which has not been performed yet. It's in the scope of our contract. We did the foundation as-built last year as soon as they finished the foundation -it was required as an interim step to allow construction to proceed. It proved that the buildings would not be any closer to the lake shore than was approved. That's been accepted by the town. I'm sure the site work must be 100%. If so, we can proceed with the site as-built as soon as enough snow melts to locate stuff on the ground. Are the houses occupied? You don't have to wait for the as-built to occupy the houses, but it is required for release of the bond,monvy, Ink:32,000).. >>> "John Trovage" <JTrovage@brooksschool.org> 1/26/2005 12:20:13 PM John, The Town is not accepting your as-built foundation plan and letter as documentation to release the performance bond. They require the following which is contrary to the specifics of the Notice of Decision. please speak with the Planning department and sort this out. Thanks John -----Original Message----- From: Mary Ippolito [mai Ito:m i ppol ito@townofnorthandover.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 11:30 AM To: John Trovage Cc: Ippolito, Mary Subject: RE: Brooks School -Observatory Hill Housing Hi John, An"as built" is a copy of the actual plan that your recorded at the Registry of Deeds. It contains the Engineers drawings, dimensions shown on plan, and the plan was signed by the Planning Board. Mary Mary Ippolito Planning Department Assistant Town of North Andover Community Development&Services 27 Charles Street North Andover, MA 01845 Tel: 978-688-9535 Fax: 978-688-9542 mippolito@townofnorthandover.com www.townof n ortha ndover,com -----Original Message----- From: John Trovage [mailto:JTrovage@brookssehool.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 9:22 AM To: mippolito@townofnorthandover.com Subject: RE: Brooks School -Observatory Hill Housing An as built of what? please be more definitive. -----Original Message----- From: Mary Ippolito(mailto:mippolIto@townofnorthandover.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 9:21 AM To: John Trovage Subject: RE: Brooks School -Observatory Hill Housing Hi John, We need an as-built, the plan you dropped off is only a foundation plan. Mary Mary Ippolito Planning Department Assistant Town of North Andover Community Development&Services 27 Charles Street North Andover, MA 01845 Tel: 978-688-9535 Fax: 978-688-9542 mippolito@townofnorthandover.com www.townofnorthandover.com _----Original Message----- From: John Trovage[mailto:JTrovage@brooksschool.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 8:58 AM To: mippolito@townofnorthandover.com Subject: RE: Brooks School -Observatory Hill Housing Hi Mary, Hovels this looking? Thanks John -----Original Message From: Mary Ippolito [mailto:mippoTito@townofnorthandover.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 8:47 AM To: John Trovage Subject: RE: Brooks School -Observatory Hill Housing Hi John, I checked and we need you to supply us with another"as built', sorry. Mary Mary Ippolito Planning Department Assistant Town of North Andover 2 I I Community Development & Services 27 Charles Street North Andover, MA 01845 Tel: 978-688-9535 Fax: 978-688-9542 mippolito@townofnorthandover.com www.townofnorthandover.com -----Original Message----- From: John Trovage[mailto:JTrovage@brooksschool.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 8:39 AM To: mippolito@townofnorthandover.cam Subject: RE: Brooks School - Observatory Hill Housing Hello Mary, I believe it was sent to you last July? If you can't find it, I'll send another copy or drop one off so please let me know. Thanks John -----Original Message----- From: Mary Ippolito[mailto:mippolito@townofnorthandover.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 8:36 AM To: John Trovage Subject: RE: Brooks School -Observatory Hill Housing Hi John, I checked and I need you to supply us with an "as built". Mary Mary Ippolito Planning Department Assistant Town of North Andover Community Development&Services 27 Charles Street North Andover, MA 01845 Tel: 978-688-9635 Fax: 978-688-9542 mippolito@townofnorthandover.com www,town of n ort h a n dov a r.co m -----Original Message----- From: John Trovage[mailto.JTrovage@brooksschool.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 7:55 AM To: mippolito@townofnorthandover.com Subject: RE: Brooks School -Observatory Hill Housing Hi Mary, Any word on this yet? Thanks Jahn -----Original Message----- 3 I From. Mary Ippolito[mailto:mippolito@townofnorthandover.com] Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 11:07 AM To: John Trovage Subject: RE: Brooks School -Observatory Hill Housing Hi John, ok, let me take a look at the file and I'll get back to you. Mary Mary Ippolito Planning Department Assistant Town of North Andover Community Development& Services 27 Charles Street North Andover, MA 01845 Tel: 978-688-9535 Fax: 978-688-9542 mippolito@townofnorthandover.com www.townofnorthandover.com -----Original Message----- From: John Trovage[mailto:JTrovage@brooksschool.org] Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 8.45 AM To: mippolito@townofnorthandover.com Subject: Brooks School -Observatory Hill Housing Mary, Both these houses have been completed and the Building Department has issued certificates of occupancy, I am applying to release the performance bond posted in accordance with the Notice of Decision issued on 23 March 2004. The as-built plan and written certification from the civil engineer should be in the Planning Department's possession, completing the requirements to release the bond. Please verify the requirements to release the bond have been met and when the School could expect remission. Thanks John Trovage Brooks School Director of Facilities 1160 Great Pond Road North Andover, MA 01845 jtrovage@brooksschool.org 978 725 6280 978 725 6295 (fax) John L. Scott, P.E. Manager, Civil Engineering Rist-Frost-Shumway Engineering 71 Water Street Laconia, NH 03246 4 t, (603) 524-4647, ext. 142 f: (603) 528-7653 e:jscott@rfsengineering.com w., www.rfsengineering.com 5