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Home My WebLink About2004-04-22 Peer Review Correspondence Transportation Land Development Environmental m 0 Sef' vices MAR 12 1") Imagination innovation energy Creating results for our dients and benefits for our communid" March 24,2004 Ref: 08475.00 Ms.Julie Parrino, Community Development&Services Director 27 Charles Street North Andover,MA 01845 Re: CVS/Pharmacy—Response to Site Plan Review Comments Dear Ms.Parrino: In response to the March 11,2004 engineering review letter from MHF Design Consultants,Inc., regarding the proposed CVS/Pharmacy at the corner of Route 114 and Peters Street,VHB offers the following response to comments: Section 6 Signage 1. Two proposed"monument"signs are shown on the plans at the drive entrances,although no details are provided. Are these directional in nature? Will they have external illumination? Dimensional data? The Applicant should clarify what these are,and if any freestanding site signs or details are proposed. At this point no main site sign appears to be proposed. (Not Addressed. At the very least,the directional signs should be labeled and detailed appropriately,and a note placed on the plan that no freestanding sign is proposed.) Responw: VVe are indicating one 'directional'sigii at the entrance to CVS off Peters Street. A detail is provided oil the detail sheet, C-12. All styles 4es and materials will be similar to the building, which 0 the planning board has approved the concept of. CVS through the building inspector, as indicated ill the signage bylaw. 2. The proposed wall signage needs specifications for colors,area,confirmation on projection dimensional limits,and materials. (Not Addressed. Usually the Planning Board requires this information for their review,although the Building Commissioner would have final review for the sign permit issuance. See comment below for example.) Response: The elesrduicprr sheet(architectrazrl)coirtdrr"vas colors drrul areas dllldl otlrr�r perthtrrtnt sign iqfen-lnatioll. CVS will apply'for all signs through the building inspector. as hidi(:ated in the signage bY/am 3. The Board should refer to the Building Inspector regarding interpretation of the following: (a) Sign limit measurements of 6.3.19 pertaining to the surrounding use of materials and colors; (b) per 6.6.17,we assume that the CVS/Pharmacy is one integral tenant,as separate identifiable 101 Walnut Street Post Office Box 9151 Watertown, Mawichusetts 02471-9151 Proposed CVS North Andover 61Z924.1770 n FAX 61Z924.2286 Response to Site Plan Comments eriiail: info@vhb.coin www.vhb.cofn tenants are not listed. Therefore,the maximum number of signs allowed is one primary and one secondary, which are both assumed to be two wall signs'?(thus any freestanding signs need to be addressed vis-a-vis the ByLaw);(c) supplementary accessory signs as they relate to the Bylaw; (d) percentage calculations as required in 6.6.D.1,which should be provided on the plans. (Not Addressed) Response: The building inspector will be supplied ii,-ith till signage hijbI-mation. No signage will be installed without approval fromthe building inspector. Section 8.1 Parking 2. The Peters Street driveway is not provided with an adequate leveling platform,which should be evaluated due to the long 7%grade off that drive. (Please address what appears to be a 20-foot leveling area measured from the stop bar that exceeds 2% and then drops to over 7%--this will be the only means of site egress for all other travel directions other than the one-way out onto Route 114 North,and at a drive intersection that will require some delay waits queuing out of the drive. Also,please review the sidewalk ramps shown at the crosswalk). Response: A leveling area is provided at the Peters Street entrance, as indicated on the reNsed Site Plan set. A sit cient landing area has been provided at this location. ffi Section 8.3.5 Supplementary Regulations-Site Plan Review—Information Required e.iv) The proposed construction easement for the wall needs to be verified by the abutter via an easement deed reference note on the plans. (Not Addressed. At a minimum,the board needs to be assured that the abutting land owner approves this.) Response: The applicant is currently engaged in discussions with the Board oj'Directors ofthe First United Methodist Church at this time. A letterfi-oin the FUMC will be provided to the Planning Board stating that the Church will approve of the temporary constritefioii easement. e.xvii) Please address possible conflicts between the wall-pak building light mounting height(z-value on detail table)and where those would be located and shown on the building elevations. Please also clarify pole details, including pole heights. (Not Addressed. Are the wall paks mounted on the roof,or are the z-values incorrect?) Response: The wall pack lighting heights have been changed to reflect the actual height of the lighting fixtures, which do not exceed the building height. Die z-values it) trine site lighting chart represent the light fixture heights. e.xix) Refer to VAI review letter issued directly by them,regarding traffic comments. Please address conflicts at curbing/sidewalks between the site/grading/utility plans and the Concept Traffic Plan submitted. Response: 7he site plans have been revised tea show the offsite improvements also sholt"11 ()It the traffic improvement plan, the two plans are now coordinated. e.xx) The applicant has indicated that the MILD permit application has not yet been filed with the State, as specifically required for this Site Plan submission and NAPS review. (Not Addressed.) Proposed CVS North Andover Response to Site Plan Comments Response: A cola),qJ*the Mass Highway Department peonit applicatioa is,ill be provieledfi)r the town's review. The application has beenfiled u,iih,the Massachusetts Highway Department. Utility Plan &Details 1. As previously suggested,SMH 2 Rim will be raised up out of the pavement byabout 1/2 foot,and SMH-I may be slightly low—these issues could be avoided if the grading information was shown on the sewer design,from a Q/A standpoint. (Not Addressed) Response: All SARI rims have been mdiustedtoproperly reflect the correct elevations. 2. To provide improved visual screening and safety signage placement,consideration should be made to extend the landscape island near DMH-A5 to the north. This could be done and still provide compactor and building access,and would tremendously improve aesthetics at that site entrance. You may also need to look at the SU-Vehicle Turning Template. (Not Addressed) Response: The island has been extended 4' to provide more screening and traffic sa ty.for the compactor Oil area. Exteiiding the landscape islaand fnrtlaer zvaarld result in the loading truck being obstructed from the loaditag door. 1he vehicle turning templates irtelicate the compactor pail is properly laid out. the engineer of record has laid the site out to accommodate standard OIS loading operatiO11S,Which have been approved by CV S at the corporate level. Please do not hesitate to call if you need any additional information. I can be reached at 617-924- 1770x1402. Very truly yours, VANASSE FIANGEN RUSTLIN,INC. Jon Stephenson,P.E. Project Manager Proposed CVS North Andover Response to Site Plan Comments Transportation Land Development Environmental A. S e r v i c e s 101 Walnut Street _VaY arse [Ian iZ n -r1 L CtrZYI, Inc. P.O.BOX 9151 Watertown,MA 02471-9151 617 924 1770 FAX 617 924 2286 Memorandum To: Julie Parrino Date: July 15,2004 Town PIanner 27 Charles Street North Andover,MA 01845 Project No.: 08475.00 Fro— Taylor Dowdy,P.E. Re: CVS North Andover Plan Revisions The following is summary of the minor drawing changes to the approved CVS site plans,for the proposed CVS at the corner of Route 114 and Peters Street: 1. MHD drainage connection-MHD required that the discharge from the site pass through a biofiltration swale,to provide additional pretreatment before entering the MHD drainage system. A Swale is now provided on the adjacent Eagle-Tribune property. The owner of the Eagle Tribune has agreed to provide a drainage easement for the improvements. 2. An additional sewer manholes and sewer line were added to the Peters Street side of the building,so that CVS would not have to run the sewer pipe under the building. Three additional manholes and associated sewer pipe have been added. If you have any questions,please let me know. JUL 1 6 2PO a Fin+ �IUL 1 6 •_ S i \\\08475\doc s\memos\D&k75_JP ar rino_Rev i s iv n s.d oc i E Transportation Land Development Environmental ' Services • • a imagination rnnovatlon I energy Creating results for our clients and benefits for our communities February 10,2005 Vanacee Hangen Bn&tUn,_Inc___ Ref: 08475.00 Ms.Heidi Griffin Community Development&Services Director Town of North Andover 400 Osgood Street North Andover,MA 01845 Re: CVS North Andover Engineering Certification Dear Ms.Griffin, In accordance with Special Condition 6(c)of the Site Plan/Special Permit Decision dated April 22,2004 granted for the premises located at the Northest corner of the Peters Street and Route 114 intersection for the construction of a proposed CVS retail/pharmacy.This letter serves as written certification that all work has been conducted in accordance with the approved site plans and Special Permit decision to the best of my knowledge with the exception of the following items: ➢ Landscaping is not completed due to winter conditions,landscaping will be completed in the Spring in accordance with the approved landsacpe plan. This certification is based on my review of the"As-Built Survey",dated February 7,2005 by VHB and visual observations made on the site.Please note that the connection to the Route 114 drainage system has been completed,disregard notations on the As-Built survey which indicate that this connection has not been made. Very truly yours, VANASSE HANGEN BRUSTLIN,INC. JIM ;Jo�n`b.Stephenson,P.E. Project Manager i i 101 Walnut Street Post Office Sox 9151 Watertown, Massachusetts 02471-9151 617.924.1770 ■FAX 617.924.2286 \\\08475\does\lelter$NW475-_HGdfffn_gBWltEng-CerLRFV-reb_10 QS.dce emali:infogAlb.eom www.vhb.com f Transportation Land Development Environmental Services e � I1'17d4)tl"1at14'Y N1 IN'1 Y10Vatrl6l"1 energy Creatirt};re5ulls for our elicirtt attd t7a*refits for our Cenn.Inl➢n.itic95 February 8,2005 Yanasse Hangen Brustlinfric, Ref: 08475.00 Ms. Heidi Griffin Community Development&Services Director Town of North Andover 400 Osgood Street North Andover,MA 01845 Re: CVS North Andover Engineering Certification Dear Ms.Griffin, In accordance with Special Condition 6(c) of the Site Plan/ Special Permit Decision dated April 22,2004 granted for the premises located at the Northest corner of the Peters Street and Route 114 intersection for the construction of a proposed CVS retail/ pharmacy.This letter serves as written certification that all work has been conducted in accordance with the approved site plans and Special Permit decision to the best of my knowledge with the exception of the following items: Connection of site drainage into the Route 114 drainage system has not been completed due to MHD winter construction restrictions. Y Landscaping is not completed due to winter conditions,landscaping will be completed in the Spring in accordarce with the approved landsacpe plan. This certification is based on my review of the "As-Built Survey',dated February 7,2005 by VH13 and visual observations made on the site. Very truly yours, VANASSE HANGEN BRUSTLIN,INC. m�� Elip 010 p Jon.D.Stephenso;l sP ',1',, " Project Manager jR%1 � . F 101 Walnut Sti-eet Post office Box 9151 Watertown, Massachusetts 02471-9'151 617'.924.'1770 n FAX 617.924.2286 \\\OM75\etas\letters\08475_kiGriffin_ABni1l_I7D&_Cert.doc email: Info@vhb.con) WWW.V11b.com T R A 1\1 S P 0 F-,I TAT 10 P'-1 rumr�r rr�€�Er ir..a .q- CC�r,�_';-r ,,uL�'f'rrarq, ie a erWd�.,r:� eai c,ra�; jr� rar,r rj,ir.c;-r rJULsvr:raY January 31> 2005 Ref: T0092 FT "' Mr. Donald S. Smith t"t.Ffw�fdElt'; r t.�rmd a ssaa:;°ta�. Saxon Partners 200 Oak Point Drive Middleborough, MA 02346 Re: CVS Site Construction? Peters Street &Route 114 North Andover, Massachusetts Mr. Smith: Transportation Engineering and Construction, hic. (TEC) has been providing our Client, Peters Street Realty Trust, LLC (PSRI'), Owner's Representative and Construction Monitor(in accordance with the Planning Board Decision) services. TEC's Contract with.PSRT was a time-based Contract from June 28, 2004 thru.December 31, 2004. TEC has been informed that PSRT has sold the property to your firm. As such, PSRT is no longer directly involved in this project and is not extending our current Contract as they consider our services complete. TEC's services as Owner's Representative and Construction Monitor are considered concluded as of this date. Thank you, Transportation Engineering and Construction, Inc. Brant F. Ballantyne cc: W. Rogers ---PSRT M. Burke--DF Pray J. Bcrylyn - NA Planning Dept, R. Nicetta—NA Bldg. Dept J. Sullivan --NA DPW T. Willet—NA W&S J. 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