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Any appeal shall be filed
Within (20) days after the
date of filing Of this Notice NOTICE OF DECIS IOI4
in the Office of the; `fuvvn
Clerk.
Date . . 41991 . . . . . . . . . . . ,
May 30, 1991
Date of iicaring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P etitioll of 'town of North Andover through the Conservation Commission
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Promises affected .south zwwe. of.Rivaruie% Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Referring to the above petition for a special permit from the requirements
of tile Y •o! •Nrth Andover Zoning Bylaws - Section� a 4.122, Pra`gravh 10 • . • . . • . . � « .
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So as to permit fire .construction•of •a boat• ramp for public and emergency access• to
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the Merrimack River.
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After a public hearing given oil the above elate, tine Planning Board voted
Conditionally
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Approve
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cc: Director of Public Works
Board of Public Works based upon the following conditions :
Highway Surveyor
Building Inspector
Conservation Commission
Board of Health , I ,
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Assessors ,�" }� lo > °
Police Chief George D. Perna, Jr. , Chairman
Fire Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applicant John Simons, Cleric
Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interested Parties
File John Draper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Joseph Mahoney
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Richard.. Nardella
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KAREN H.P. NELSON Town. Of 120 Main Sh-eet, 01845
Director
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CONSERVATION "°g� DIVISION OF
PLANNING PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
June 4 , 1991
14r. Daniel Long,
Town Clerk
Town of North Andover
120 Main Street
North Andover, 14A 01845 Re : Special Permit -
Boat Ramp
Dear Mr. Tong :
The North Andover Planning Board held a public hearing on 14ay
16 , 1991 , upon the application of the Town of North Andover,
requesting a Special Permit under the provision of Section 4 . 122 ,
Paragraph 10 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaws . The public
hearing was duly advertised in the North Andover Citizen on May 1 ,
and May 8 , 1991 in the North Andover Citizen and all parties of
interest were properly notified. The following members were
present and voting : George Perna, Jr . , Chairman, John Simons ,
Clerk, Joseph Mahoney, John Draper and Richard Nardella.
The purpose of the Special Permit is for the construction of
a boat ramp for public and emergency access to the Merrimack Raver .
The premises affected is located on the South side of Riverview
Street on a Residential 4 (R-4 ) Zoning District.
John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing .
Richard Doucette was present to discuss the proposal with the
Board .
Mr . Doucette stated that this project is proposed by the Town
of North Andover through its Conservation Commission . The
construction of a boat ramp at this location will allow access to
the Merrimack River for car top boats only, and emergency access
for trailered boats by the Fire Department and other emergency
vehicles as necessary.
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Mr. Mark Gross , of Kimball Chase and Company, engineer for the
applicant was present to answer any technical questions which the
Board may have . Mr. Gross reviewed the drainage and construction
of the actual ramp. and then explained that the construction of the
parking area would handle 12 cars and is not designed to handle
trailer parking .
Christian Huntress asked Mr. Gross about the placement of
gates on the property and whether the Conservation Commission will
control the hours of operation and allowed access . Mr. Doucette
answered that two gates are planned for the property but that they
will remain unlocked. Mr. Doucette went on to say that if in the
future a problem arises the gates will be locked to secure access .
Any complaints about noise or other violations should be reported
directly to the North Andover Conservation Commission,
The Board asked if anyone was present from the public and
would like to comment on the proposed plans . Mrs . Blanchette ,
Riverview Street, North Andover, stated that the residence all had
concerns about parking and speed limits along Riverview Street,
hours of operation and whether the applicant was considering
lighting the site . Mr. Doucette explained that no lighting was
proposed for the property. George Perna stated that the Board of
Selectmen would be the proper authority to control the speed limit
and the parking along Riverview Street.
Mrs . Blanchette went on to ask whether the Town was planning
to upgrade Riverview Street. Christian Huntress stated that the
Town Manager and Selectmen had put in place a 5 year Roadway
Improvement Plan and that the Planning Board and Conservation
should petition the Selectmen to place Riverview Street on the top
of the list due to increased traffic associated with the boat ramp .
George Perna stated that the hearing should be continued and
that the board should take a walk along the property.
Upon a motion made by John Simons, and seconded by Richard
Nardella, the Board voted to close the public hearing and take the
matter under advisement. Further, directed staff to prepare a
draft decision for review on May 30, 1991 . The vote was unanimous .
On May 30, 1991 the Planning Board continued the public
hearing with regard to the boat ramp application . Richard Nardella
visited the site and reported to the Planning Board that all
concerns listed by the abutters were indeed relevant.
Christian Huntress presented a draft decision to the Board for
review.
Richard Doucette was present to answer any questions the Board
may have .
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George Perna asked if anyone from the public would like to
comment. Mrs . Blanchette reiterated the neighborhoods previous
concerns of speed limits , parking, lighting and noise .
John Draper asked that the Planning Board condition the
applicant to approach the Board of Selectmen to address the issues
of parking and speed limits .
George Perna asked if lighting would be required on site .
Christian Huntress stated that in the draft approval lighting was
not allowed on site , but if a problem arose and the applicant
wished to have lighting installed they would be required to submit
for a modification to the planning Board.
Upon a motion by John Draper, seconded by Richard Nardella,
the Planning Board voted unanimously to approve the Special Permit
as drafted by ,staff and amended by the Planning Board.
Attached are those conditions .
Sincerely,
PLANNING BOARD
George !D . Perna, Jr. ,
Chairman
CC : Director of Public Works
Board of Public Works
Highway Surveyor
Building Inspector
Conservation Commission
Board of Health
Assessors
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Applicant
Engineer
File
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, BOAT RAMP
RIVERVIEW STREET, NORTH ANDOVER
SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL,
SECTION 8.3 OF THE NORTH ANDOVER ZONING BYLAW.
The Planning Board makes the following findings regarding this
Site Plan Review Application as required by section 8 . 3 of the
North Andover Zoning Bylaws:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. The proposed use and site design for this lot are
appropriate, due to it's location in Town.
2 . Adequate vehicular and pedestrian access into the surrounding
site has been provided with the adherence to the approved
plans.
3 . The landscaping plan as shown 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 proposal 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 as specified in the Site Plan Review
application before us, the Planning Board hereby grants an
approval to the applicant provided the following conditions are
met:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
1. Two (2) gates shall be installed on the site. The first to
be located at the entrance to the Property, and the second
to be located at the beginning of the circular loop just to
the right after initial entry to the site. These gates are
shown on sheet two (2) of the approved plans.
2 . All signs within the project shall be of wood or stone
with uniform lettering and design. The signs shall in
no way be interior illuminated. (Neon or other means) The
applicant shall be required to have any final sign proposals
reviewed by the Town Planner and shall apply to the Building
Inspector for a sign permit. (Section 6. ZBL)
3 . Any Plants, Trees or Shrubs that have been incorporated
into the Landscaping approved in this decision, that die
within one year from the date of this approval, shall be
replaced by the owner/applicant.
4 . All Planning Board conditions listed herein shall be
recorded with the Registry of Deeds by the applicant prior
to the issuance of a building permit. A copy of the recorded
conditions shall be delivered to the Planning Board and
included in the file.
5. No underground fuel storage shall be installed except as may
be allowed by Town Regulations.
6. This site shall receive all necessary permits and approvals
from the North Andover Board of Health.
7 . 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 .
S . No lighting shall be installed on this site.
9 . This boatramp shall be for the explicit use of car top boats
only. Only in the case of emergency access may the ramp be
used by trailer boats
10. The site may be used for public access to the Merrimack
River and use as a picnic area.
11. The applicant shall approach the Selectmen to address the
concerns of the neighborhood with regard to establishing a
reasonable speed limit and parking regulations for Riverview
street
The following plans shall be deemed as part of the decision:
Plans Entitled: BOAT LAUNCH, RIVERVIEW STREET
NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS
Prepared for: TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS
Prepared by: KIMBAL CHASE
Date: NOVEMBER, 1990
Sheets: ONE THROUGH NINE, (1 -- 9)
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Board of Public Works
Highway Survey
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Building Tnsp
Board of Health
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