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In the Office of the Town
Clark. NOTICE OF DECISION
Date. . June. 14,. 1990. . . . . . .
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Date of Hearing
Petitionof watts Regulator. . . . . . . . . • . . • . • . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Premises affected Route 114/Chestnut street. . . , . . . . . . .
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Referring to the above petition for a special permit from the requirements
of tine • . . . .Norte AncAover zoning. BXlaws�-Section 8 3 - Site Plan Review
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so as to permit .the.construction of. any addition s o00�sq.ft; .for offices. to, an
existinc��structure.
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After a public hearing given on the above date, the Planning Board voted
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based upon the following conditions:
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Board of Public Works J
Highway Surveyor Signed za
Building Inspector (/
Board of Health George Perna, Jr. , Chairman
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Conservation Commission
Assessors John Simons, Clerk
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Police Chief
Fire Chief Erich Nitzsche
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Applicant
Engineer John Draper
Interested Parties
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OFFICFS OF: t� °; Town Of 1;2()Main Slrect
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BUILDING NORTH AN OVER Norlh Andover
CONSERVATION massachusetis 0184
36�CIIVSf"R DIVISION OF (308)682-6483
HEALTH
PLANNING
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT"
KAREN H.P. NELSON, DIREC-1.011
June 12 , 1990
Mr. Daniel Long,
Town Clerk
Town Hall
120 Main Street
Forth Andover, MA 01845 Re : Site Plat Review
Watts Regulator,
Route 114/Chestnut St .
Dear Mr. Long:
The Planning Board held a public hearing on May 3, 1990, in
the Town Hall , Selectmen ' s Meeting Room, upon the application of
Watts Regulator, P. O. Box 628, Laurence , MA. , requesting approval
under Section 8 . 3 of the North Andover Zoning Bylt -1. The hearing
was duly advertised in the North Andover. Citizen on April 18 and
April 25 , 1990 and all parties of interest were properly notified .
The following members were present: George Perna, Jr: . , Chairman,
John Simons, Clerk, Erich Nitzsche and John Draper . Jack Graham
was absent.
The petitioner seeks Site Plan Approval for the construction
of a 4,000 sq. ft. addition to an existing structure , to be used as
offices . The premises affected is located aL the intersecLion of
Chestnut Street and the Salem Turnpike , Route 114 , in are
Industrial-1 ( I.--1 ) Zoning District.
John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing .
A letter was read from Watts Regulator to Karen nelson, Director of
Planning and Community Development.
Carlton Brown, Pori: Engineering, presented the I30a1-d With a
few facts .
1 . Proposed is an 80 ' x50 ' addition
2 . Minor development
3 . No increase in employees
4 . No wetland involved
5 . No Notice of Intent needed
6 . No increase in run-off .
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Christian Huntress, Town Planner, stated that the applicant
would be going before the Technical Review Committee on Friday.
Chris also stated that he has spoken to Mr. Borne with regard to
the lighting and it will be addressed . George Perna scants boxed
lighting to reduce the lighting situation on Marian Drive . This
will be part of the consideration of this Special Permit.
John Draper asked about landscaping . John Simons grants the
land abutting the residential area buffered with four season type
of trees . George Perna would like to see renderings of what the
proposed will look like from Route 114 .
Paul Hedstrom, Oakes Drive , stated that other towns are
requiring 10 foot trees at a cost of $150 . 00 each, mature trees to
buffer.
Pat Cavanaugh, Marian Drive , stated that the addition would
bring the building closer to the residential area.
Joan Grover, Marian Drive , asked how close to her home the
proposed addition would be . Carlton Brown told Mrs . grover that
the proposed would be about :310 feet.
Carlton Brown was told by the Board to work very closely with
the Technical Review Committee .
A motion was made by John Simons to continue the public
hearing to May 17 , 1990 . The motion was seconded by John Draper
and voted unanimously by those present.
On May 17 , 1990 the Planning Board held a regular meeting .
The following members were present: George Perna , Jr . , Chairman ,
John Simons, Clerk, Erich Nitzsche and John Draper. Jack Graham
was absent.
Christian Huntress, Town Planner went over concerns that the
Board had expressed. Those concerns being the lighting of the area
and the landscaping. Chris has spoken with Mr . Horne and after
10 : 00 p. m. the four lights that still pose the probl.e€n gill be
shout off . The Board requested that a condition be in the decision
relating to the lights and additional landscaping will be required
for the site .
The Board will visit the site before the next meeting .
A lengthy discussion took place on lighting of the site .
A motion was made by Erich Nitzsche to continue the public
hearing to June 7 , 1990 . The motion was seconded by John Draper
and voted unanimous by those present.
On June 7 , 1990 the Planning Board held a regular meeting .
The following members were present: George Perna, Jr. , Chairman ,
John Simons , Clerk, Erich Nitzsche and John Draper . Jac}: Graham
was absent.
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Christian Huntress, Town Planner, gave the Board copies of a
draft decision.
George Perna visited the site in the evening and the situation
seemed to be better with four of the lights turned off . He
suggested that pine trees be planted to add a buffer area .
A motion was made by Erich Nitzsche to approve the Watts
Regulator Site Plan Review in accordance with the draft decision
and amending Condition #15 to read "A minimum of 10 red pines" be
added. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimous
by those present.
Attached are those conditions which the Planning Board based
its approval .
Sincerely,
PLANNING BOARD
George Perna, Jr. ,
Chairman
f CC : Director of Public Works
Board of Public Works
Highway Surveyor
Building Inspector
Conservation Commission
Board of Health
Assessors
' Police Chief
`ire Chief
Applicant
Engineer
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WATTS REGULATOR
ROUTE 114 AND CHESTNUT ST.
NORTH ANDOVER, MA
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.
3 . The landscaping plan as shown and revised, meets the
requirements of section 8 .4 of the Zoning Bylaws, with the
addition of the following 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 minor 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 a
approval to the applicant provided the following conditions are
met:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
1. The plant bed located around the existing structure shall be
continued around the proposed structure in the same style
and manner. Further, the four cherry trees shown on the plan
as "To Be Relocated" shall be relocated to the south side of
the proposed addition.
2 . The material used in construction of the proposed addition
shall be of the same material used for the existing
structure.
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3 . 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 this approval, shall be
replaced by the owner.
4 . Prior to the issuance of a building permit the applicant
shall place erosion control measures on site as directed by
the Town Planner.
5. All Planning Board Order of Conditions are to be placed upon
the recorded final plan, ( Cover Sheet ) prior to Planning
Board endorsement and filing with the Registry of Deeds.
G. The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours
prior to commencing any excavation.
7 . Gas, Telephone, Cable and Electric utilities shall be
installed as specified by the respective utility companies.
8 . All catch basins shall be protected and maintained with hay
bales to prevent siltation into the drain lines during
construction.
9 . No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during
burning season under the Fire Department regulations.
10. No underground fuel storage shall be installed except as may
be allowed by Town Regulations.
11. All buildings shall have commercial fire sprinklers
installed prior to the issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy, per order NAFD. All fire suppression systems
shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the
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NAFD.
12 . Prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued for any
structures, this site shall have received all necessary
permits and approvals from the North Andover Board of
Health.
13 . Prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued for the
structure, the site shall be reviewed by the Planning
Board. Any screening as may be reasonably required by the
Planning Board shall be added at the owners expense.
14 . The four main lights in the rear parking lot, numbered one
through four on the approved site plan, shall be turned off
after 10 : 00 pm every evening. A note to this effect shall be
placed upon the final plans. In addition, the applicant
shall place two additional walkway lights around the south
side of the proposed addition.
15 . A minimum of 10 Red Pines (Pinus Resinosa) shall be planted
along the existing vegetation line between the residential
neighborhood and the existing Watts Regulator Building.
These Pines shall be ten to twelve (10-12) feet in height
and spacing shall be no more than Twenty (20) feet. Exact
location and quantity shall be as determined by the Town
Planner.
The following plans shall be deemed as part of the decision:
Plans Entitled: PLAN OF LAND IN NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS
Prepared for: WATTS REGULATOR CO.
P.O. Box 628 Lawrence, MA 01842
Tel. 508-688-1811
Prepared by: Port Engineering Assoc. Inc.
One Harris Street
Newburyport. Mass.
Date: March 28, 1990 Revised:
Scale: 1" = 40 '
cc: Director of Public Works
Board of Public Works
Highway Surveyor
Building Inspector
Board of Health
Assessors
Conservation Commission
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Applicant
Engineer
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