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Town of North Andover
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PLANNING BOARD
Eiftw Goldberg, Chaii- •• Johit Siftrotrs
Peter Boy►ito►t ', Kelly Co►wiier'
Alissa Koe►rig
Tuesday Jamiary 18 2022 7 .m. 120 Mai►i Sh-eet Tory►Hall North Amlover,MA 01845
Present: E. Goldberg-Remote, J. Simons,P. Boynton-Remote, K. Cormier-Remote,A. Koenig-Remote
Absent:
Staff Present: J. Enright, S. Egan,Town Counsel
E. Goldberg, Chairman: The Planning Board meeting for Tuesday, January 18,2022, was called to order at 7 p.m.
(Read Governor's Order into the record. This meeting is considered a hybrid meeting; both remote and in-person.
Votes will be recorded as roll call this evening.)
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021,this meeting of the North Andover Planning Board will be eonducted in
person and via remote ineans,in accordance Wilt applicable laiv.Specific information and the general guidelines for
reinote participation 411 members of the public andlor parties Will a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting eair be
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event that We are ratable to do so,despite best efforts, ive willpost on the Town of North Andover►vebsite all audio or video
recording, transcript,or other coml;rehensim record ofproceedings as soon as possible after the meeting. If the public
would like to participate in public hearings, but not attend the iireetirrg hi-person please entail your question/eoirurient
prior to or during the meeting to jeiirizliK(Datortliarrrlover-rrta. or. The question/comment will be read during the
proceedings and responded to accordingly.
BOND RELEASE
485 Wood Lane,.Toe Lannan: Request for release of$10,000 site opening bond.
J.Enright: 485 Wood Lane was divided to create a new lot-17 Great Oak Street. The roadway and single-family
home have been constructed, the lot was released from the protective covenant, site is stabilized, and house is sold.
Your packets include the recorded decision, plans and engineer certification letter and as-built plan reviewed and
approved by the Town Engineer. Conservation and Health have confirmed they have no outstanding issues.
MOTION: J. Simons trade a motion to release the remaining bond on this property.A. Koenig seconded the
motion. Roll call vote: J. Simons voted yes. A. Koenig voted yes. K. Cormier voted yes. P. Boynton voted yes. E.
Goldberg voted yes. The vote was 5-0, unanimous in favor.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
1274 Osgood Street(formerly 1210 Osgood Street For erta Develo ment: (Read Governors Order info the
record) Application for a Modification to a previously approved Site Plan Review& Reduction in Parking Special
Permit Modification under Article 8 Supplementary Regulations, Part 1 Off-Street Parking and Loading, Part 3
Site Plan Review 195-8.17 Revisions to Approved Site Plans, and Article 10 Administration 195-10.7 of the North
Andover Zoning Bylaw, The Applicant proposes to revise commercial uses, including replacing a drive-thru bank
with a drive-thru coffee shop. The project is located within the Business 2 (B2)Zoning District.
J.J. Enright: Board previously reviewed the revised site plan and supplemental traffic information, which was also
reviewed by the town's peer reviewer-TEC. Revised site plan proposes an overall slight decrease in impervious
area and no change to the drainage design. The erosion control sheet has been updated to address comments from
Conservation. A draft decision has been prepared for the Board's consideration.
Scott Thornton Vanasse&Associates: Requested clarification on condition 436.
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PLANNING BOARD
Eitan Goldberg, Clam► •• John Simons
Pete►-Boynton _¢ . '. Kelly Co►•naier•
Alissa Koenig
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Tuesday JanuarE 18, 2022 a, 7 p.n1., 120 Main Sh-eet Town Hall,Nonli A►tdoyer, MA 01845
J. Enright: Advised condition#36 should be deleted. It was replaced with condition#20.
Board: Reviewed decision;no questions or comments.
MOTION: J. Simons made a motion to close the public hearing for 1274 Osgood Street(formerly 1210 Osgood
Street), Forgetta Development for Modification to previously approved Site Plan Review& Reduction in Parking
Special Permit Modification. K. Cormier seconded the motion. Roll call vote: J. Simons voted yes. A. Koenig
voted yes. K. Cormier voted yes. P. Boynton voted yes. E. Goldberg voted yes. Vote was 5-0, unanimous in favor.
MOTION: J. Simons made a motion to approve the Modification, as amended. P. Boynton seconded the motion.
Roll call vote: J. Simons voted yes. A. Koenig voted yes. K. Cormier voted yes. P. Boynton voted yes. E.
Goldberg voted yes. The vote was 5-0,unanimous in favor.
Planning Board: Draft lnclusionary Zoning bylaw
Suzanne Egan, "Town Counsel: Present to answer any questions the Board may have.
J. Enright: Presented draft to the Affordable Housing Trust 1.18.2022. Chair,Christopher Jec, will be attending the
next meeting to share the Trust's sentiment and support for the bylaw. The only question they had was related to
the proposed language for the calculation of the payment in lieu. The current draft has flexible language and is
open-ended based on current trends and real estate costs; the main concern expressed was from the developer's
perspective and how they would estimate their proforma.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Royal Crest Estates 1 & 28 Royal Crest Drive Trinity Financial Jinn Keefe: Proposed Master
Redevelopment Plan for the property.
James Keefe, Principal,Trinity Financial: Process began in September of 2020, team is working to refine and
address various comments and break down the project into understandable components.
John Martin,FAIA, Principal, Elkus Manfredi Architects: Reviewed components of the Proposed Landscape Plan
(220118 RC-Masterplan Drgft), reviewed significant plan changes to proposal regarding building setbacks,
building heights (all 3-4 story),reduced scale, building variation along Rt. 114 for visual interest, primary entrance
to be marked with bell/clocktower,consolidated grcenspace. Four distinct districts will be established, named
appropriately,that reflect different vernacular architectural styles. One of which was described as the"Mill"
district with brick and long windows(etc.)to reflect New England historic mill architecture.
Michael Lozano,V.P. Development, Trinity Financial: Reviewed Summary of Changes list- increased setbacks,
more existing mature trees on Rt. 114 to remain, increased open space/bike path through front of site, maximum 4-
stories with maximun height of 70' except hotel and"signature"building, redesigned buildings to create more
variation to fit into character of NA, introduced"district"concept, and reduced program—44 less dorm units(176
beds) and I townhouse.
Board: Inquired as to how density was reduced. Response: townhouse clusters now occur in rows, student housing
aggregated into 3' block, greenspace consolidated. Roadways/sidewalks were not narrowed. Board requested an
additional simulation video reflecting adaptations. Response: a video may be challenging but a visual depiction
will be provided. Board requested that the revised program be superimposed over the previous version to
demonstrate changes to structures and overall layout. Response: a superimposed overlay will be provided. Board
requested a better understanding of existing mature trees that will remain and the ones that will be removed and
pictures of the existing frontage as it stands now. A site visit may be needed. Board requested a visual of proposed
New England wood frame homes that were described as saltbox design with lower floor to floor heights.
Planning Board. May 2022 Annual Town Meeting calendar carried over for reference, if needed.
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PLANNING BOARD
Eitafr Goldberg, Chair Jalrrt Sirnorts
Peter BoyntonKelly Cor�uier
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Alissa Koenig
Tuesday Jarttrary 18, 2022(a) 7 p.nr., 120 Maui Street Town Hall,North Anrlovei,,MA 01845
MEETING MINUTES:
MOTION: P. Boynton made a motion to approve the January 4, 2022,meeting minutes. J. Simons seconded. Roll
call vote: J. Simons voted yes. A. Koenig voted yes. K. Cormier voted yes. P. Boynton voted yes. E. Goldberg
voted yes. The vote was 5-0, unanimous in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: P. Boynton made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by K. Cormier. Roll call
vote: J. Simons voted yes. P. Boynton voted yes. K. Cormier voted yes. A. Koenig voted yes. E. Goldberg voted
yes. The vote was 5-0, unanimous in favor. Meeting adjourned @ 8:03 p.m.
MEETING MATERIALS: Planning Board Meeting Agenda January 18,2022,DRAFT Planning Board Meeting
Minutes January 4,2022; Staff: 220118 Staff Report; 485 Wood Lane Joe Lannan: Pictures: IMG-3173,
IMG-3170; Department Review: 220111 Health Dept. sign-off,220111 Conservation Dept. sign-off,220107 J.
Borgesi as-built comments;Recorded Plans#18070,Recorded Decision,As-Built Plan; 1274 Osgood Street
(formei-lj 1210 Osgood Street Foi etta Development: Elevations, 220118_1274 Osgood_Mod_Site Plan
Parking COMMERCIAL draft,220112 Rev. Site Plan signed;Royal Crest Estates (1 &28 Royal Crest Drive),
Trinity Financial,Jim Keefe: 220118 Summary of Changes,220118 RC-Masterplan_Draft;PlanningB :
Annual Town Meeting calendar: ATM Zoning Amendment Calendar;Planning Board: Draft Inclusiona►y bylaw:
220111 Clean Part 13 Inclusionary Housing Requirements SE.
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