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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-10-18 Site Plan Review-Garage v o VF1 Any appeal s haN he f i lea XAS 3 A Ga U S ETT S QC 5 # within ( 0) days after the :date of filing of this Notice 13 #, in the Office of the Torn NOTICE OF QECiS ;QN October 18, 1996 Date . . . . . . . . - - - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Da {.' [J Oct 1 & Oct 15, 1996 te Merrimack College 315 Turnpike Street P -!E :jsEs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ReCerring to the abov8 petition L'o7 a SpeClal Permit, IfrOm the r!Cq 41T'�.r�ssr�t� Tds rt�x Andover zoning B 8•3 {Site Plan Review) Q i Xll , . , . . . 11 + , , . . . . . . Y� �: i can . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . allow the construction of a 2250 sq ft one story MaEunryr aLgq steel structure, and to relocate an e �sti��g 320� �g•�� •pne ,�tr�ry, Ex'asne• bilal�i�3�� A. ftet--la public hearing glv-en on the aboSre dat! , the--PlarHing Board voted - conditionally . tU E? MIT ove . , . . . . . ,thL. , .+S.0 I1�li. _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -. , t._ _ - based Uporl 'the f011o�vii-1� canditYans ; CC: Director or Public works Building inEipeCtGr Natural Resource Land Usa Planner Health anir,ai�ian SigrLed 2�95#'SS�Z'S Police Chief asa h v, mahonev, Chairman . Fire Chief A o�icant Richard RQwen. 'lice Chairman , Engirnee} File Al=T.on Lescarbeau: ClerkT. . Intiarested Parzi,ez; Richard Na±della Town it of North Andover 1.1 OFFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES North Andover, Massachusetts 0184 WU11AM J. SCOT7 -TA US S DWwar October 17, 1996 Ids . JoYce Bradshaw Town Clerk 120 Main Street No, Andover, MA 01845 Rev Site Plan Review/Merrimack College Bear Ms . Bradshaw, The North Andover Planning Board held a p4b l is hearing on Tne3day evonin g, October I, 1996 aL 7 : 30 p .m. in the Senior Canter behind the Town Building, upon the application of Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike Street, No. Andover, MA 01845 requesting a .special Permit under Section 8 . 3 Site Plan_ review of the North Anddova Zoning Bylaw. The legal notice was properly advarLised in the Forth Andover Citizen on September 11 and September 18, 1996 and all parties of interest were duly notified . The following members were present : Joseph V. Mahoney, Chairnan, Richard Rowed, Mice Chairman, Alison hescarbeau, Clerk, Alberto Angle;, Associate Member, Jahn Simons and Richard NaT,del_la . The petitioner was requesting a' special permit to allow for the construction of a 2250 sq ft one story masonry and steel structure to be used an a garage and to relocate an exisitng 320 sq ft one story wood frame building to be used as an office building in the Residential - 3 Q-3) Zoning District . The premises affected is the property on the south side of the- campus abutting the Alcott Village Condominium Complex . Ms . Lesaarbeau read the legal notice to open the public haaring . Richard Kaminski was present represer:ting Merrimack College along with Bob Coppola and David Green . The proposed location is in the R - 3 zoning district and is a large lot, but Merrimack z not looking to subdivide . Mr. Kaminski stated that Merrimack College will use the classroom building it moved from the Osco site as offices for the maintenance department . A new garage and storage area will be constructed. The area to house these two . I BOAR P OF AFTEALS 688-954i i]L5#f..DING 6a8-9545 CONSERVATION 6810330 HEALTH M5140 FLAKF.NU 0191135 'r I buildings is heavily wooded and located near the AlcQtt Village complex . There have been ongoing negotiations with the owners of Alcott Village regarding their coDcer:�s . Mr. Kaminski stated that the College had a matster plan - done and it shows the location of where these buildings should be . The entrance will be a new area created off to tiYe right . Alcott Village has agreed to allow the College to' tie into them for their utilities . Mr. Karc�i-�iski stated that Mike Howard will be out to view the wetlands . The whole area is somewhat law and as such Mr . Kaminski has initiated five borings on site to dete27mi-ne the water table . The water table is high, therefore, a basement under these buildings would be out of the question. The drainage report has been submitted to Coler & Colantonio . There was a T C meeting Yield and the fire department warts the two buildings sprinklered. Mr . Kaminski stated that only minor repairs will be done on the vehicles such as greye and oil changes . There will be an MVC oil trap installed, the area will be kept as clean as possible and 19 vehicle:; will be stoned. Mr. Nardel.la stated that he has had complaints from people who drive down Route 125 and view the "Jji�in " that is stored near there . Mr . Coppola stated that they have tried to install a fence, but Can Com won' t let them, although they are all trying to work out a coTapromise . Ms . Lescarbeau asked about hauling away trash and was told that Merrimack hauls its own. Mr. Rowen asked what if there is ar: ail spill rear the detention pond, and her. Kaminski replied that maybe they could close some of that area off. He will look at the possibility of doing that . ifs . Lescarbeau asked the height of the building and was told 241 . Mr. Kaminski stated that thei7e will be two wall packs i-nstalled on the back of the building and they will not be offensive , Mr. KaTQinski also stated that a chain link fence with green inserts will be installed, and MK-. Simons asked why the fence couldn' t be wood. some discussion took place regarding a wooden fence and hex'. Kaminski replied that a wooden fence would be installed. Mr. Na:rdella pointed out that the cleared area on the plan looks very large just to house 19 vehicles . other Board m42rbers agreed, and it was pointed out b Mr. Coppola that Merrimack also has 2 buses to douse. Mr . Nardella also asked if there was any other intended use for the- area, and Mr . Coppola replied "no" . Mr. Simons stated that anything you could do to Minimize the cutting of trees would be good. William Scott, Unit -15 of Alcott Tillage, was present and stated that he i5 88 years old. He stated that he and his wife are im3t )acted more than anyone - they cuzrently have a beautiful view into the woods and that' s why they bought the unit . They don' t lake to see the natural trees removed and they don' t want to see a paved parking lot . 2 Frank Saracusa, Unit 11 of Alcett Village, was present and stated more oz less the same as Mr . Scott . Mr. ard4�lla asked if this project' complies with R-3 zoning and Mr. Coppola stated that a college Complies with R-3 zoning, and under Mass General Law colleges are exE mpt from any zo-ning regulations with tile exception of 2 or 3 town; and Nc)rth A7-idover isn' t owe of the Towns , A site walk was arranged for 6 , 00 pm Tuesday, October 8, 1996 . The Nofth Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on October 1.5, 1996 . The foilowing members were present : Joseph V. Mahoney, dhairman, Alison Lescarbeau, Clerk, Albefto Angles, Associate Member and John Simons . Richard Kaminski was present for the continued discussion of this project . A site walk was Yield and the building was staked out relative to the Alcott Cortdos . Mr . aminski stated that he will be able to reduce the tree cutting by running the utility limes along the building and connecting to Alcott Village in an aL-ea where a natural clearing exist.:; . Additional trees will b� Planted to create more density to shield Alcott Tillage . A wooden fence generic in nature will be installed. The Alcott Village side of the fence will be attached with pine to make it j-no�e attractive . fir . Kaminski stated that the college has retaiiied an acoustical engincQr and thus will install noise sensors on site in order to calculatL- the noise level . This, however, will take some time . Mr . Mahoney asked about the style and structure of the building and Mr . Kaminski replied he will stay with masonry veneered with clapboard. The present building has a flat roof, and maybe that could be gabled. The Board agreed that_ the fence should be in;}tilled as soon as possible . On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Ms . Lescarhea�i, the Board voted unanimously to close the public: heal .in.g. Ibis . Colwell had a draft decision prepared for the Board' s review. On a motion by Ms . Lescarbeau, seconded by Mr . Angle:;, the Board voted unanimously to approve the draft decision as amended tonight . Attacked are the conditions . since2�el , 'Joseph V. .Mahoney, Chairman Worth Andover Planning Board 315 Turjtpike Street(NIct-Hmack Colleg�e), Site Plan Review- Special Pei-init The Naming Board herein approves the Special Pernlit/Site Plan Review for the installation of a 3,200 SF wood frame oflice building and the construction of a 2,250 SP masonry and steel garage. This Special Pet-rnk was requested by Merrimack College, 3115 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 01845, Uds application was filed Arilth the Phuirung Ofte oil September 11, 1996, The Phuming Board rnakes the following findings as required by the Zoning Bylaw Section 83 arid 103- FINDINGS OF FACT: I The specific site is an appropriate location for the maintenance building it is located on the campus f"Merrimack College and is,part of their onerd Master Plan for the college, 2. The use, as developed, will not adversely affect the n6glaborhood as sufficient, buirer zanes, have been created to shield the use frorn, adjacent properties, 3'. There wwih be no nuisance or sefio us,hazard to vehicles or pedestrians,- 4. 'rhe landscapftig, plan approved as a part of this plan meets the requirements f Section SA of the Zoning Bylaw with review by the Planning Board; 5, 'Tile site drainage systems is desi&med in accordance with the Town Bylaw requirements subject to, the conditions of this,dccisioni 6. The applicmit has met the requirements of the Town for Site Plan Review as stated ors Settiojl 813 of the:ZorLg,Bylaw; ,7. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper operation of'the proposed Use. Finally, the Planning Board finds that this project generally complies with the Town of North Allover Zoning Bylaw requirements as listed in Section. 835 but requires conditions in order to befliffy in compliance. The Plailting Board hereby grants an approval to the appfic.-int provided the f6flo"Ing conditions are met-. SPECIA E, CONDITIONS: I Prior to any work on site,the applicant shall adhere to the following. a), The MWRA 61 and grease separator design detail must be added to the plan- b) The applicant must subrrut an elevation of the garage fior review and a proval by the X, P P PImuling Board- The garage will match the exisliuig bu,.ding aVifll w1ute clapboard abd a gable roof C) The applimit must stibnidt the:plan mylars to the Planning-Board for endorsement, d) A Roll set of site plans must be subrnittcd to the Town PlEuiner for review within feinety days of filing the decision with the To%kj Clerk-- A bond in the amount of five thousand ( 5,000) dollars slm l be posted for the purpose 0f insu g that a rinal as-built plan showing the location of all on-site utilities, structures, curb cuts, parking spaces and drabiage facilities is submitted. The band is also in Fiacc to insure that the site is constructed in accordance with the approved plan, "l Ns bond shall be in the form of a check made out to the To-mi of North Aixiovu. This check will then be deposited into are interest bearing escrow account, A constriction schedule shall be srtbnr ttcd to the Planning Staff`for the purpose of tracking the construction and informing the public of anticipated activities on the site, Thewood fence to be constructed along the edge of the parking area must be instafied as soorx as possible in the constructionsequenoc- 3, Prior to FORM U verification (Budding Permit Issuance), The mylars must be endorsed and three (3) copies of the endorsed plans rnust be delivered to the Planning Department. b),. This decision shall be recorded at the Essex North R4stry of Deeds acid a certified copy delivered to the Plannhig Stab. 4, Prior to Verification of the Certificate of Occupancy- a) uer s Bicolor (white oak) trees (3" caliper) shall be planted within the area of the proposed utility construction 10' on center each way in order to replace trees lost during construction. Additiona€ly, 32 Tsoga twanaden is (eastern herr�ock) ti-ees (3" caIiper) si ll be scattered randomly throughout the buffer area between the proposed building and the Alcott Village Condoniir ium complex, b) All aT-titicW lighting used to illuninate the site shall be approved by the Planning Staff. All lighting shall have underground wiring and shall be so arranged that all direct rays from such lighting falls entirely within the site and shall be sNefded or rer ss(,-d so as not to shine upon abutting properties or streets. The site shall be reviewed by thFe Planning Staff Any changes to the approved lighti.i plan as may be reasonably required by the Plan Staffshall be made at the owner's expense- c) Alt buildings shall have commercial arc spiinklers installed in accordance with the North Andover Fire Department, 5, Prior to the fin at release of security: a) The site shall be reviewed by the Plaruiing Staff Any screening as may be reasonably required by the Planning Star' and/or Tree Warden will be added at the applicant's expense. b) A final as-buill plan showing the location of all are- site utilities, stwdwes, curb cuts, parking spaces and drainage facilities must be subrr�tted to and reviewed by the Division of Public Works. 6, Any plants, trees or shrubs that have been incorporated into the Landscape Plata approved in this decision that die within one year from the elate of planting shall be replace by the owner. 7_ The contractor sha€I contact Dig Safe at Ieast 72 hours prior to commcncljig any excavation, 8. Gas, 'Telephone, Gable and Electric utilities shall be installed as specified by the respective utility companies, 9_ All catch basins shall be protected and maintained dwing construction with hay bales to prevent siltation into the draiji lines. 10. No open burning shall b-a clone except as is permitted during burning season under the Fire Department regulations_ 11. No underground fuel storage. shall be installed except as may be allowed by Town Regulations_ l2_ All signs must comply with the sign bylaw, 13. The provisions of this conditional approval shalC apply to and be bin&ig upon the applicant, its employees and a]I successors and assigns in interest or control_ 14, Any action by a Fawn Board, Coirnmissiory or Department which requires changes its the plan or design of the budding as presented to the Planrjhg Board, may be subject to modification by the Plarming Board, 15. Any revisions shal I be submitted to the Town Planner for review_ if these revisiom are deemed substantial, the applicant must subn it revised plans to the Planning Board for approval. 16, This Special Pent t approval shall be deemed to have, lapsed after- (two years frojn the date permit granted) unless substantial use or construction has commenced. Substantial use or con tructioj7 will be detenninad by a majority vote of the Planning Board. 17, The following information shall be deemed part of the decision: Report titled: Drainage Deport Merrimack College North Andover, Massachusetts Dated: August 31, lb Prepared by: Richard F. Kaminski &Associates, Inc. 36 MerHmacic Street Lawrence, MA 01843 Plan titled: Proposed Facilities Administration Building and Garage on the campus of Merrimack College North Andover, Mass_ Prepared by; Richard F, Kaminski& Associates, Inc_ 360 Merrimack Street rence,MA 01843 Sheets; S-1 Facilities Administration Buil tr and rage, August 30, 19963 rev,10/10/ 6 S-2 Detail Sheet August 30, 19963 rev. 10/10/ 6 S-3 Boring Logs and General dotes August 30, 19 6 S-4 Exiting Conditions Atr Est 30, 1996, rev_ IW10/ 6 cc: Director of Public Works Building 111spmor Healit~ Administrator Assessors Comervalieci Ad"nistrator Planidng Board Police Chief Fire Chief Applict�nt Engineer Fi1c, 315 Tumpikc Street( errimarR Cufte)-Site F1ait Review