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NOTICE UP DECISION MASSACjfifSr ;
Any appeal shall be filed
Within(20)clays after the
Date of filing this Notice
In the Office of the Town
Cleric Dote.December 6,2006
Dates of Hexr7n911;November 11,200C
Decembers,2006
Date of Decision:December 5,2006
Petition of:Rice North Andover,LLC.,54.iaeonnet Street,Suite 203, Newton,Massachuls
efts 0Z461
Premises affected: North 2ti. Andover Assessor's Map 27,Parcels 16, 17, 1 S, 19,20,21,22,23,24 25&
Referring to the above petition for i Special.9
,4D. sec. Permit within m
the Planned Comenlal Distrf
overlay. The appl(cattioa was noticed and reviewed in accordance with the et
approval described Sections 10 procedures for
and l►1GL c40 s
.3,1.0.31,And 15 of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw
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So as to allow:the use ofa retail et store wi -Wal �,s il thin the l 1,295� square building adjacent to the
Srt h macy building located in tbe.Planned Commercial District,
After public upon
given on the abovedates,the planning Board voted to APPROVE the Special
Permit based upon the fallowing conditions: p cial
Signed:
i incato Dalelr,To Planner,
For the Planning Board
Cc: Applicant Rlehard Nardella,Chttrmaa
Engineer Aberta Angles
Abutters Richard Rowen
Building Department Jetw,ifer Kusek
Johns 5lmon x(Absent)
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This is to cerW that twenty(20)days
have eiapssd from date of dectslon,ftt8d A True Co
without filing of an p I, PY .
Date ,a%a4aA4r,,
Joyog�?�4o ,.
Town Clerk Town Olerls
Planned Commercial District/Special Permit-Map 27,Parcels 16 througb 26
Retail Htiflding Use
December 5,2006
In accordance with Section.15.2.1(a),the;Planning Board herein approves the Special Permit for the
proposed retail pet store within the 11,295+.square foot retail building adjacent to the Walgreens
Pharmacy previously approved by the Planning Board on November 12,2005 under a Site Plan Special
Permit. These buildings are located in the Planned Commercial Overlay District and on Map 27,Parcels
16, 17, 18, 19,20,21,22,23,24,25&26 when combined.toud approximately 4.42+-acres(192,548 s.f).
This Special Permit was requested by Rice North Andover,LLC., 54 Jaconnet Street,Suite 203,Newton,
Massachusetts 02461.This application was filed with the Planning Board on October 19,2006, The
applicant submitted a complete application which was noticed and reviewed in accordance with Sections
10.3, 10.31, 15.1,and 15.2.1 of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw and MGL c.40A,sec.9
The Planning Hoard makes the following findings as required by the North Andover Zoning Bylaws
Section 10,3:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. The specific use as a retail pet store is an appropriate location for the project as it is located in the
Planned CornmereW Overlay District and involves a permitted use within the zoning district. �
2. The use as developed will not adversely affect the neighborhood as the landscape design will not be
modified fwm.the landscape design plan previously approved for the site.Further,the use is
compatible with.the character and uses of the Town and provides sigttifir.ant economic benefits to the
community.
3. There will be no nuisancc or serious hazard to vehicles or pedestrians as the proposed use does not
require any alterations or major modifications to the approved number of parking spaces,parking .
design,access or egress points.
4. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper operation of the proposed use.
The project will provide for municipal water,sewer and utilities on the property to adequately address
the needs of the project. Furthermore,the design of retail facility contains design characteristics that
are present in traditional town centers,and nearby commercial projects in North Andover.
5. Finally the Planning Board finds that the specific use:is in harmony with the general purpose of this
Zoning Bylaw,
6. The applicant shall adhere to all of the terms€and conditions of the Site Plan Special Permit issued by
the.Planning Hoard on November 15,2005.
The Planning Board makes the following findings as required by the North Andover Zoning Bylaws
Sections 15.1 and 15.2.1
FINDINGS OR FACT:
1. The proposed use satisfies the intent of the overlay district by developing unique and specific tracts of
land identified by the Town's Master Plan and Planning Board for the purpose of planned commercial
development.
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2. The proposed use is compatible with the character and uses of the Town and provides significant
economic benefits to the community, The design of the retail facility contains design characteristics
that are present in traditional town seaters and nearby Commercial projects in North Andover.
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` ''tanned Commercial District/SpecjEtl permit-M Retail Building Use H p 27,Nrcelp 16 through 16
December S,2006
3• 'I'iie proposed Use,wi jl.not irrtpact the approved pairlpng and trdfic design.•Further,adequate parking
facilities arc provided fare eh tm#and structure in the devcloput( tt.
¢ The project does not advclscly affect the rzafwaf environnzcrtl to the detriment o c
character. - f ammunity
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