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Notice of Decision
Any appeal shall be filed
Within (20) days after the -P
Date of filing this Notice
In the Office of the Town
Clerk
Date: March 15, 2001
Date of Hearing: February 6, 2001 &
March 13, 2001
Petition of. Brooks School 1160 Great Pond Road North Andover, MA 01845
Premises affected: 1160 Great Pond Road
Referring to the above petition for a special permit from the requirements of the North
Andover Zoning Bylaw Sections 8.3, 10.3 and 10.31.
So as to allow: the construction of a 102,000 total sq. ft. new athletic facility.
After a public hearing given on the above date, the Planning Board voted to APPROVE the
Special Permit for Site Plan Review, based upon the following conditions:
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Signed I
Alison Lescarbeau, Chairman
CC: Applicant John Simons, Vice Chairman
Engineer Alberto Angles, Clerk
Abutters Richard Nardella
DPW Richard Rowen
Building Department
Conservation Department
Health Department
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BOARDOFAPPEAUS698-9541 BUILDINGS688-9545 CONSERVXPON688-9530 HEALT11688-9540 PUVNNING688-9535
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Site Plan Review - Special Permit
1160 Great Pond Road —Brooks School—Athletic Facility
The Planning Board herein approves the Special Permit/Site Plan Review for the
construction of a two-story, 102 square foot athletic facility. This buildings is Iocated
in the R-2 Zoning District. This Special Permit was requested by Brooks School, 1160
Great Pond Road, North Andover, MA 01845. This application was filed with the
Planning Board on January 5, 2001. The applicant submitted a complete application
which was noticed and reviewed in accordance with Sections 8.3, 10.3, and 10.31 of the
Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw and MGL c.40A, see. 9
The Planning Board makes the following findings as required by the North Andover
Zoning Bylaws Section 8.3 and 10.3:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. The specific site is an appropriate location for the project as it is located in the R-2
Zone and involves the construction of permitted uses within this zone.
2. The use as developed will not adversely affect the neighborhood as a sufficient buffer
has been provided. The overall layout of the site has been designed to focus on
traditional architecture and provide site amenities designed at a pedestrian scale.
3. There will} e no nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles or pedestrians.
4. The landscaping approved as a part of this plan meets the requirements of Section 8.4
as amended by the Planning Board, of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw;
5. The site drainage system is designed in accordance with the Town Bylaw
requirements and has been reviewed and approved by the Outside Consulting
Engineer, Vanasse, Hanging Brustlin, Inc.;
6. The applicant has met the requirements of the Town for Site Plan Review as stated in
Section 8.3 of the Zoning Bylaw.
7. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper operation of the
proposed use. The facility will be connected to the municipal sewer system in the
Town ofNorth Andover.
8. The proposal is not located within the Watershed Protection District.
Finally the Planning Board finds that this project 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. The Planning Board hereby grants an
approval to the applicant provided the following conditions are met:
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
1. Prior to the endorsement of the plans by the Planning Board, the applicant
must comply with the following conditions:
a) The final plan must be reviewed and approved by the Town Planner and
subsequently endorsed by the Planning Board. The final plans must be
submitted for review within ninety days of fling the decision with the
Town Clerk.
b) A bond in the amount of fifteen thousand ($15,000) dollars must be
posted for the purpose of insuring that a final as-built plan showing the
location of all on-site utilities, structures, curb cuts, parking spaces,
topography, and drainage facilities is submitted. The bond is also in place
to insure that the site is constructed in accordance with the approved plan.
As this project involves the expansion of an existing non-profit
organization in North Andover, at this location the Planning Board will
allow an alternate form of security to be posted. The form of security
must be acceptable to the Planning Board.
2. Prior to the start of construction:
a) During construction, the site must be kept clean and swept regularly.
b) A construction schedule shall be submitted to the Planning Staff for the
purpose of tracking the construction and informing the public of
anticipated activities on the site.
3. Prior to FORM U verification (Building Permit Issuance):
a) The Planning Board must endorse the final site plan mylars and three (3)
copies of the signed plans must be delivered to the Planning Department.
b) One certified copy of the recorded decision must be submitted to the PIanning
Department.
4. Prior to verification of the Certificate of Occupancy:
a) The applicant must submit a letter from the architect and engineer of the project
stating that the building, signs, landscaping, lighting and site layout substantially
comply with the plans referenced at the end of this decision as endorsed by the
Planning Board.
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b) The applicant shall adhere to the following requirements of the North
Andover Fi:e Department and the North Andover Building Department:
1) All structures must contain a commercial fire sprinkler system. The
commercial fire sprinkler systems must be installed in accordance with
referenced standard NFPA 13D and in accordance with 780 CMR,
Chapter 9 of tht,Massachusetts State Building Code. Certification that
the systems have been installed properly in accordance with the above
referenced regulations must be provided from both the North Andover
Fire Department and the North Andover Building Department to the
applicant. The applicant must then provide this certification to the
Not Andover Planning Department.
c) All lighting shall have underground wiring and shall be so arranged that all
direct rays from such lighting falls entirely within the site and shall be
shielded or recessed so as not to shine upon abutting properties or streets. The
Planning Staff shall review the site. Any changes to the approved lighting
plan as may be reasonably required by the Planning Staff shall be made at the
owner's expense. All site lighting shall provide security for the site and
structures however it must not create any glare or project any light onto
adjacent residential properties.
S. Prior#o the final release of security:
a) The Planning Staff shall review the site. Any screening as may be
reasonably required by the Planning Staff will be added at the applicant's
expense. Specifically after the detention pond is completed, the Town
Planner will review the site and any screening as may be reasonably
required by the Town Planner will be added at the applicant's expense.
b) A final as-built plan showing final topography, the location of all on- site
utilities, structures, curb cuts, parking spaces and drainage facilities must
be submitted to and reviewed by the Planning Staff and the Division of
Public Works.
6. Any stockpiling of materials (dirt, wood, construction material, etc.) must be
shown on a plan and reviewed and approved by the Planning Staff. Any approved
piles must remain covered at all times to minimize any dust problems that may
occur with adjacent properties. Any stock piles to remain for longer than one
week must be fenced off with siltation fence and covered.
7. In an effort to reduce noise levels, the applicant shall keep in optimum working
order, through regular maintenance, any and all equipment that shall emanate
sounds from thq structures or site.
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8. The hours for construction shall be limited to between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday and between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
9. Any plants, trees or shrubs that have been incorporated into the Landscape Plan
approved in this decision that die within one year from the date of planting shall
be replaced by the owner.
10. The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours prior to commencing any
excavation.
11. Gas, Telephone, Cable and Electric utilities shall be installed underground as
specified by the respective utility companies.
12. No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during burning season under
the Fire Department regulations.
13. No underground fuel storage shall be installed except as may be allowed by Town
Regulations.
14. The provisions of this conditional approval shall apply to and be binding upon the
applicant, its employees and all successors and assigns in interest or control.
15. Any actjon by a Town Board, Commission, or Department, which requires
changes in the plan or design of the building, as presented to the Planning Board,
may be subject to modification by the Planning Board.
16. Any revisions shall be submitted to the Town Planner for review. If these
revisions are deemed substantial, the applicant must submit revised plans to the
Planning Board for approval.
17. This Special Permit approval shall be deemed to have lapsed after
d6,43 (two years from the date permit granted) unless substantial
use or construction has commenced. Substantial use or construction will be
determined by a majority vote of the Planning Board.
18. The following information shall be deemed part of the decision:
Plan Titled: Brooks School New Athletic Facility
Prepared For: Brooks School
1160 Great Pond Road,North Andover,MA 01845
Prepared By: Rist-Frost Shumway
71 Water Street
Laconia,NH 03246
Scale: 1"=20'
Date: January 4, 2001, revised January 25, 2001,
Revised February 20, 2001
Sheets: C101, C201, C202, 001, C302, C303, C401, C402
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Plan Titled: Brooks School New Athletic Facility
Prepared For: Brooks School
1160 Great Pond Road, North Andover, MA 01845
Prepared By: Cannon
One Center Plaza
Boston,MA. 02108
Scale: 1"=20'
Date: 1/4/01
Sheets: L101, L201, L301 (Layout & Materials, Grading, Planting
And Lighting PIans)
Plan Titled: Brooks School New Athletic Facility
Prepared For: ,brooks School
1160 Great Pond Road,North Andover, MA 01845
Prepared By: Cannon
One Center Plaza
Boston, MA 02108
Scale: 1/16"=1'
Date: 12/1500
Sheets: A305 (Building Elevations)
Report Titled: Drainage Calculations
Dated: January 4, 2001; revised 1/30/2001; 2/13/0.1
Prepared By: Rist-Frost Shumway
71 Water Street
Laconia,NH 03246
cc: Applicant
Engineer
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