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Merrimack College Construction of Residence Complex
and Cultural Arts Center
Merrimack College Campus
15 Turnpike 51reet
North Andover, Massachusetts
Sasaki Associates, Inc.
June 2, 1997
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MERRIMACK COLLEGE
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$ccretary. of Environnicntal Affairs Departmexit of EnvironrnentA Protection
14D Cambridge Street- 2OTh Floor One Winter Street
Boston, MA 02202 Boston, " 02108
Attu: M-EPA Unit Attn: Env ironm.ental Reviewer
NOS: 2 copies of ENV plusadditional cop}
of Ist 2 pages ofF
DEP/Narthe= Regional Office Massachusetts Historical Commission
1.0 Commcrce Way The assachusetts Archives Building
Woht►rn, A 0 18 45 220 Morrissey Boulevard
Aun: F-nvi:`onnir-ntal Reviewer Boston, MA 02125
Natural Heritage and Endangered Merrimack Vafley Planning Commission
Species Program 160 main. Street
J�oute 135 H;wcrhill, MA 01830-5000
Westboro, IAA 01581-3337
lviassachusetrs Highway Dcpartrnrat NorEh Andover Conservation Commission
District 4 30 School Street
519 Appleton Street cir[h Andover, MA 01945
Arlington, MA 02174 Ann: Michael D. I-Inward
Attire: Environmcsual Reviewer
North Andover Planning Board Andover ;on!,ervation Co itaisslOrr
30 SchovE Street ` own o€ficc Building
North Andover, A 01.845 36 1�arzlat Street
Attie: Kathleen Colwell, ` `own Punter Andover, MA 01801-3882
Atm, James Greer, Conscrvation Admitniwator
An OVer l;'la,stnirs Board errimack College
`Town Office hu ding Tti a ikt- Street
36 Bartlett Street hurt Andover, MA 01845
Andover, MA 01801-38 2 Atr-n; David K. Brecu, Vice president for Planning
ttn: Steve C:ollyer and A8miiiListratioxl
Massachmetts Industrial Fi,n cc Agency ;�dsby & Hannah LLP
75 Federal tr C[ 225 Franklin Street
Boston, IvfA 02110
Boston, NSA 02110
Attn: Eavironrnemal Reviewtr Attn: Leigh A. Gilligan
i+ assachuset" Bay Tramit Authority
10 Park Plaza, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02116-396
Attu: Enviromnentd Reviewer
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTIFICATION 1
L SUMMARV Merrimack College Construction o
A. Project identification New Residence Complex and Cultural
L Project Name Arts Center
AddressJLacation Merrimack College -
,� ........-•___-- ---....__.-315_turn i ke Street
City/Town North Andover. MA G1845
Z. Praj,,�ct propo,e,t Merrimack Col 1 eg e
ddress 315 Turnpi ke St- , N. Ando►rer.
3. Est. Commencement August 1997 , Est.Coinpletion March 1999 ,
Approx. Cost 14 000 000 Status of Project Design 20 9Gcomplete.
4. Amount(if any}of bordrtg vegetated wetl; rtds.sit marsh,or tideiartds to the dredged.
tilled, removed, or altered(other than by receipt of ruaofi) as a result of the projecL
0 ar-rc$ square feet.
5. This project is r-AtegoviczIllyincluded and therefore requires preparation of an EIR.
" No � .
E#- Nacra[ive Protect DcsCription
Describe project and site.
Mcrrimack Cullcgc(thc"College") proposes nct cansiruegoon of(l) a FrCsitnlen Rcsidmm ball cumplex (ncc
'Residence Complrx"), and (2) a rtcw ca<rnpus Cu€tuml Arts MF ("cultural ccnrcf"}on its cAtnpus which is
located in Andover and North Andovet (tl,c"Campus") (thc residence Comp€m and cultural center arc callecrkvely
re6mcl hcrcin as tl}c TFojcrC). The l'rajccr will I)e l"ated entirety within E*lottli Andover, The Residence
complex will €xousc approxirnaiely 302 studEnts and is intended ro address currcrtir ovcrcfowdiug and accornmod; c
additional studcnt rcquests far on-carn pus housing. In addition to Typical dormitory roams, Ehe Residcksce Cantiplcx
Will.x150 ins€ads rciated support spaces such ss cpotttttgrtt area, ctlsrndiil artd trash slraec,storage,a chapel and an
aptrrnient (fof use by residenrial advisor), The kesidencc Complex wi€I be 3-story masonry construction (with
elevator to meet arxm rcquircrncrrts) and will lie loca tcd north oft€lc Ash Ccnsrc in an arcs curfcarly used, in parr,
For parking(apltroxiknarely 70 parking spaces will he eliminated and will not be replaced}-
The calwral tcuter will include a 500-scat rltearCF. a fMAI€ art ga Ile ky area tart rel:kgcd facilitics for use by ncc
cf rim ack Col lcgc communiry- The f Uukural ccntcr will be locarcd northeast of Eh{Ash C enrfe, in an area whidk is
co ucently taml}tas rco.adway and parking- The cultural carter desigu artd siring is in its infancy and as such is shown
in a location pfeviously considered in an carlicr master plat«, and thefe ore is subject to change- Cotistmr-lion of dte
Project will mlikirc minor fcvisions to existing sire t,tiIitIcs, Although wcilands cxlst an the Canipus. thry will not
be impacted by the Project, Tht Proica lass been sired to avoid cnviro immra€ impacts end to rompiirrrcat she axial
relationships(d 16-existing C;krrtpus buildings-
The Cxrrtpus con 13ins altlxroxirmady 2281 acres- I is lucaird in the Smit€a caste rn Quadranr of the 1-49 5 Salem
Turnpike(Kt. 1141125) interchange- Nactx& from the sale of MIPA bonds will be used to frnanac as iguirtcank
p-rtiao of rlte proposed Pro}eer a13d accordingly,ncc filing of ttoe EN h is required,
Copies of Eh complete EN array be obtained from(proponent or agent .
Name- __Joiiri Ho IYwood Firn%[Agency_ . Sasaki Assnci I
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Address: } dS.dfl t__-it t� - - .�Phone o. lsL17-) 30CL—
Watertown, MA 02172
1997 THIS IS APB (hiPORTAr9T NOT>«E. CO PER l S LiMFM-
For Information, call (617) 727-SE30
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F. Has this project been filed with EOEA before? No A Yes . EOEA No,
G. WETLANDS AND WATIERWAYS
I, Will an Order of Conditions under the Wetlands Protection Act (c.I3Is.40) or a Uceose under
the Mderways Act (r.9I) be required?
Yes — No -. . X
2. Has a local Order of Conditions beery:
a. Issued? Date of issuance _ ; DEQE File No.
b.appealed? Yes - ; No — ,
. Will a variance frnrn the Wetlands or Waterways Regulations be required? Yes _ _...
No
It, PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. Flap; site plan. Include an original aV2 x I I inch or larger section of the most recent U_&G. .
7.5 minute series scale topographic map with the protect area location and boundaries clearly
shown- if available, attach a site plan of the proposed protect.
See attached USGS Locus Map and Preliminary Site plan
B- State total area of protect: - 6.8 .__acres,
Estimate the number of acres (!o the nearest I/FO acre}directly affected that are currently,
L Developed _acres - T"rdelands 0 acres
2. Open Space/ 7. Productive Fesources
Woodlands/Recreation L 5 acres Agriculture -- - - - - - - - - - - - AL.- acres
3, we- lands . , _ 0 acres. -- -- � � - � - -- Forestry _
4. Floodpiairt �a Yy , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,, nacres
acres S. Other . .. ... . .. .. . . .. . .. --. acres
5, Coastal Area . - . . . . . -- .-0 acres
Provide the follotwing dimensions, if applicable:
Existing lricrease Total
Length in miles -- . . . . _ N/ANumber of Housinq Units/5-tu det}t- Beds -- , . ,- -- , ., . � 30� -
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NumberofStories , .-- . •- . ....
. . . - -- _.3/X 5 -
GrossFloorAreain !5quarefeet/Res" 'an'd"Cal., ,Cotr. 75,00.0-S 0.f1: _'/,00051.#t. 0 ,000sq.f
Number of parlAing: spaces --- . . . - . - -- - �-
Twal of Daily vehicle trips to and from site
(Total Trip lands) . - . . . . . -
£stimated Average Daily Trafrsc on roads)
Serving Site
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3• —
* decrease in parkiriq, see attached from Merrimack College
D. TRAFFIC PLAN. if the vroposed project will require any permit for access to local roads or
slate highways, attach a sketch showing the location and layout of the proposed drivetuay{s}-
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. bight the protect signifecmily affect vegeWion, especially any ram or endangered species
of plant?(Prior consultation with tie Massachusetts Natural [heritage Program is advised,}
{Estimate approximate number of mature trees to U removed;
Exptaenofion and Source:
The project will not significantly affect any rare or endangered species of
plants. Since a portion of the Project site is paved and landscaped, mature
trees and shrubs will be removed, but landscaping including trees and shrubs
will be provided as part of the proposed -development. ..
Source: SAI and SAI review of Massachusets Natural Heritage Atlas 1997- 8 Edition.
3.Agricultural Land.Has any portion of the site been in agricultural use within the last 15 years?
If fires, specify use and acreage.
Explanation and Source:
No. Merrimack College has been in this location since 1947.
Source, SAJ , .Merrirnack College
D. Water Quality and QuanfitV
1. M Sht the project result in signirtcant cltmtges to drainage patterns?
Explanation Lion and Source: N o.
Significant Changes in drainage patterns are not expected to result from tfie
Project. A martage3iient program Will be developed to mitigate any po6errtial i1q)acts
from the increased run-off generated during construction. Parking areas will be
decreased by 70 spaces, See Supplemental Information Section for Storm Water
Management Plan attached hereto.
Source: SAL
.M igh t t he proj ect result in the introduction of any pollutants,including sediments,into marine
waters,surface fresh waters or ground crate[?
Explartotion and Source, No. The Project is Pot expected to result in the
introduction of any pollutants, including sediments, into Marine waters,
surface fresh wafers or groundwater. A management program will be developed to
Mitigate any Potential impacts from construction residuals. See Supplemental
Wormation for Stern dater Management Elan attached hereto.
Source: SAI .
. Does the project involve any dredging? No _. Yes -Volume If 10'OH
cy or more, attach completed Standard Application Form for Water Quality Certification,
Part 1 J314 CMR 9.02{3}, 9.90, DEQE Division of Water Pnitutioo ontroly
Source: SAI .
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9. Does the operation of the project result.in any increased comumPtian of water? Yes.
Approximate consumption 23,814 gallons per day. Likely water source(s) _1nwn_4f_Vo r t h
ExiWanation and Source: Andover.
Based on sewage flow estimate. See Supplemental Information for Sewage Flow
Estimate calculations attached hereto.
Source: SAI , Town of North Andover Water Department
E. Solid Waste and Hazardous Materials
f. 1`stintate types and approximate amounts of waste materials generated, e.g., in&stiial,
d0meslic, hospital, sewage shadwge, construction debris from demolished structures. How/
where will such waste be disposed of? 12. C Y p e r d ay of d ome s t i r wa s to e s t i ma to.
Explanation and Source:
Any materials excavated during constructiGn that are not reused will be disposed
of appropriately. Other solid waste which will result from post-construction
operation of the Project will consist of paper/trash consistent with the type
of use and will be disposed of appropriately.
Source; SAI , Merrimack College.
2, Might the project involve the generation, use, transportation, storage* release, or disposal
of pateratiAly barardous materials?
ExManatfan and Source:
Igo,
Source: SAI .
& Has the site previously been used for the use, gerkeration. transportation, storage, release,
air disposal of potentially hazardous materials?
Explanation and Source:
NO.
Source: SAI , Merrimack College.
F. Energy Use and Air Quality
1. Will space heating be provided for the project? If so, derk=xibe the type, energy source, and
apprvxiknate energy consumption. 5,186,97 BTU/clay
xpfaxea7l;onundSource: Yes. Heating for all aspects of the project will be
provided by gas forced hot air, ah .elDctricit . = ,
The Campus is presently served by gay and electricity.
Source: SAI , Merrimack College,
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. Are there any sensitive receptors(e.g., hospitals,-schools.residential areas)which would he
affected by arty noise caused by the project?
Explartation and Source:
The scheduling of outdoor construction activity during daytime hours will
minimize any potential noise impact related to construction activity.
Accordingly, no significant impacts are anticipated:
Source: SAI .
3. Is the project a sensitive receptor, sited in an area of significant ambient noise?
Explanation and-Source,
�o.
Source: SAI .
H. Wind and Shadow
1. Might the project cause wind and Avow impacts on adiiiPEent properties?
Expiorea#ion and Source,
o. The Project will not cast shadow or cause wind impacts to any adjacent
properties.
Source: SAT.
1, Aesthetics
1. Are there any proposed structures which might be considered incorn tible with existing
adjacent structures in the vicinity in terms of size, physical proportior. and scale, or
significant differences iu Iand use?
Explanation andSource:
No. The design of the proposed Project is intended to be consistent and
compatible with overall campus design.
Source: SAI .
. Might the project impair visual access to waterfront or other scenic areas?
Expla nation and,Source.
NO.
Source: SAT.
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Supplemental Information
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1 have Forwarded 11j olleg ` parking policy to YOu-
The traffic study is stillcurrent; however, there are 12% fewer day students
and 20 fewer evening students now than whet) the- study was done.
The local rapid transit cornp ray initiated stops oil campus #leis year and we are
instiniting a shuttle service for students next year. Both of these activities will
reduce trips by students.
Freshmen will be prohibited from bringing cars to campus beginning in the 1=aU
F 1998, when the new residence hall optns. This should reduce the number of
cars on campus by 300. We are also constder�tg prohibiting sophomoi s fron'
bringing cars to campus in €he Fall of 1999.
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Stormwater Management Plan
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
MERRIMACK COLLEGE STUDENT HOUSING AND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS
R. Project Descriplian
The proposed project includes the 4onstrvdion of a Kvo building Student Dousing Residential
Complex, Cultural ,Arts Center, utility infrastructure, hard scope, and londscope. No project
aclivilies will occur within a wetland resource area, riverfront area, or Duffer zone_
11. Soil Eros ion artd Sediment Control
For this project, soil orosion and sediment control will consist of 1%mporary and permanent devices
to stabilize the site bolh daring and following construction. Tom porary devices amployed during
construction include silt fences, haybale runoff divorsion berms, dust control, and catch basin filters_
Following consiruclion, disturbed areas not occupied by impervious surfacos will be stabilized by
vegetative landscape, fnulching, looming and seeding_ Temporary devices will continue to be
Fnaintained until areas dislurbed by consiruction have been permanently stobili zed by vegetative
cgrowlh.
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Ill. Stormwater Management
Two meiho& wi€I be used to manage stormwator gcncrolcd by the projefl_ Roof fusoff wit€ be
routed to subsurface leaching facilities for ground infiltration, and surface runoff will be conveyed
to the existiFlg college drainage network through a standard catch basin/manhole system.
Conveyi119 roof runoff to the ground reduces runoff generation from impervious surfaces compa rod
to existing conditions. This is attributed to tho displacement of the existing asphalt parking €ol by
t€te proposed buildings and associated landscape_ Consequenil , 111e project is categorized as a
Redevelop ptnenl Project-Standard 7 in the DEP - Stofmwater Management Guidelines.
To mitigate storm titer runoff to the extent practicable, new cGich basins will be designed as deep
sump basins with oil and gas hoods io Irap pollutants. Irnprovomen s to rho existing slormwoter
system wall be occomplished in the vicinity of the project connection points through inspecting,
cleaning, and rairofitting existing catck basin structures to upgrade pollutant removal PeAarmance.
Sewer and Water Calculations
SEWER AND WATER CA ULATIONS
MERRIMACK COLLEGE STUDENT HOUSING AND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS
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C e 300 persons x65gpd erwn - 19,500g
One Bedroom Apt.12resc 1 I bedroorn ■ 110 §pd/ +oom- 109pd
M MQ€|pumpose Rooms 75ro nir,x I Ogpd/sludenf 750 22
lounge 90students x I Og pd/5tudent _ 900 §pd
Chapel 18st n x 39pd/studeiit - 5A gpd
Flow Estimate.. . ,.a.1314�pd
I.f;uLTUR*t AM CENTER |
Sewagg Flow . .
Tht-atre/Audilodum 500 seats kJ ¥ - 1,500 gpd
*d kry/Ml 9. moms 100 51 iAenl sx10 gpd tuded - 1,000 Upd .
Flow Estimate 2,500 qpd
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2j # B assumed +m*m# u5oWill bo identica I b sGwage nemlion.