HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-06-30 Correspondence Town of NortbAn, dover
OFFICE OF
COMMUNITY DENIELOPIVIENTAND SERVICES
N,orfl,b Andover, NI ass,ac hu a as 1845
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From: II. idi Orillitn, 'Town Pls,rnrn r
Re: Site Plan Review —RagleTribune Expansion
The applicant is proposing a 19,900 ± sq. ft., one stork addition to the existing L'a g.l Tribra:n:n
building, They arc also proposing to modify nd realign the onnsite pair inng access drives, and
storm drainagesysteni.
My review is as liallows:
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n," NORTHl�:ll�` ' '/L;.��'.�T'1i�1 l "ll : This has r� r� :e.rl�a�l, t��a ,rr t ,�s rn�� is
at an scale nil" I''' 0,001 f'ect vs, the requir d I" l ,00' fect.
ii. SURVEY OF TTAR :EL: l"lnis has been provided,.
iii. /Dl CRI 'f'IO T ter PROJF 'T- This has been provided.
iv, EASEMENTS/LEGAL CONDITIONS: Theiv is none that l am aware of
V. TOPOGRAPHY: Topography has been provided in " o.arntout itnten°vanls an tends
approximately imatel 40' lne onnd the property.
vi., ZONINCr TNFO RMAI ON: Tlnis, has N—.enro ided and is noted on sheet 4 of 9. The
applicant is in confinnince with the zoning h'ylaa requirements.
vii,. STORMWNFER DRMNAGF Please ,-,cc attached review p rfortn'n d by the T n's
cons:ultiri,g engineer.
iii. BUILDrNG LOCATION- °Tina proposed building is one story, " in In ight and is
19,900 S,F.
gg,hl.unr':n.)017APPEear S 688-9541. BUILDING 688.9545 CONSERVATION 688-9513;0 H AFL,'Ri 6&8-954,10: Y➢.,AM.^UNG 8S-953;5
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ix. BUILDING ET FVJVl'10N- Building clevalions have beear provided, i-To ever, I would
suggest that €bte applicant provide architectural rendefings the might of the hearing to
provide a better understanding of how the building will look Jh)m an aesthetic viewpoint.
X. 1,0C:ATI 1 OF PARIUN ;/WALKWAYS: An existing walkway is propo,,ed to be
reconstructed along the Itont of the building.
xi. LOCATION OF WFTLANDSfMOTICE OF TNrl'ENT, It is Lrncicsr to me if the apt3IiCant
needs to rile a Notice, cif Intent as ,3oinc work appears to be in the 1 ' buffer zone. T
world suggest tl-je applicant contu l the Conservation Commission Administrator to
determine if'a Notice oflntenl nccds to be filed.
xii. LOCAXION OF I ALLS/SILT S: An existing sign is proposed to be relocated in the
parking lot. A detail of the handicapped perking sign i are located on sheet C-9, The
plans do not indicate tliztt any new signage associated with the building is to be proposed.
xiii. I,{ CA:110N OF ROADWAYS/DRIVES. This has been provided.
xiv. OUTDOOR STORAGE/DISPLAY AI AS, 'There is no outdoor storage being
propod.
xv. LANDSCAPING PLAN. Landscaping is proposed around the perimeter of the building
and is in confiormance with the Zoning Bylaw. A total of 191 trees / plajrtings are
proposed hicluding red maples, white, pines, crabapples, azale4s, rhododendrons and
juiiiper .
xvi. REFUSE AREAS: A dompster is proposed near the loading bays of the propwied
addition. I€ ch-)es not appear to be en0owd and reeds to be.
xvii. LIGHT]N I!ACIt.t'1 IES: Rxystfrig liglits to be relocated are proposed rn tht< parking lot,
However, a detail oI' the lights along wilb their degree of illumination heed to be
provided, especially along the abutting residential street.
xviii. DRA1NA F SYSTEM. Extensive drainage strudures have been provided for, uicl"€c ng
a level spreader with a 1:5 rip rap slope. This flows into an I8"r6nforced concrete pipe,
which then narrows to 1 " and flows into two catch basins. In essence, the existing
drainage systcm is being removed and replaced with a new one. Details of the drainage
Structures are located on sheets C-8 &. C- .
xi . TRALafaIC I PAUF STiTDY: A traffic study has been provided. However, 1 believe that
the study should indicate wllut level of service the proposal will operate at and it does
not,
xx. COMMONWEALTH REVIEW, Not applhable.
xx.i. UT1LITIF : This has been provided on sheet C-b of the plans.
Site Plan Rev cw— ag!c ` iibur�e �x n ..... . ..._ i'agc 3
xxI F1SC L IMPACT; Not appticahle.
xxiii. CONIMUNITY INTACT. Not applicable.
IVI l rr of Public Works Phone 7
84 Osgood Steel: Fox 978
Nor'rlt Andomr,MA 0184
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To; Heidi Gdffln,Town p"`Iaruner and
From: James Rand,Jr.,;Director of Eagle
4 J. IIfla m Hnitirciak, PE, I ireoto+r '„ illiarrn Sicoft, Dreotor°of Comm- Deny.„ Tlrr°r Willett
Staff Engineer, Jason Loisell'a, Coler&C"otantonio,Joseph Hanlon, VH , i!ric.
Site flora Review_ ggte Tribune
s was stated at the Technical Rev liew Committee meeting held onu March 14, 20001, tlnhs department
has two major concerns and,they are as fbllo ws-
I. MUNICIPAL WATER
The extension of the water main ° hnlrn the site as proposed might cause the public water supply
to the building to shot off for several days; I would expect one to two weeks. The design engineer
should address this now and design an extension that can be isolated, pressure tested„ feakagre
tested, chl rinated and sampled for bar tenta® This may involve the install[atiorn of lime gates and
taps for ohiorirn,allorn and testing. These measu ms are to assure that the Public Water Supply, I
riot coritarnfniated,, this is of Primary importance!., We cannot stress this enough, if a question of
contamination arlse ; ewe would have no choice but to shut the water service to the site.
m DMNAGE
The proposed drairueg,e changes shloww two,major points of dMharge. The first Is the,connection to
the state drainage systern, While this connection is not GUr coruoem, i would expect the following
to,take,place.
A. That the epphicrnt reoeNes permission from the Commonwealth for this new cr nner iom
p That any additional discharge to this connactlion does not adversely effect any Town roads,,
property or property of residents of the Town.
C. Tt'ir'at the end receiver of this drainage,connection its able to accept Me additional flow.
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Diviaine of Public Warka Phane978-6BS-oGp
3B4 Osgood Sfra f Fax 978-M-9573
N(Ah Andover,MA 01845
Second is that the drainage discharge is now being concentrated at the northwwedy corner of the
IwA& Unfortunately, the plans end approximately 20 from the property line and do not address the
surface waters leaving the site,The following issues should be addressed,
A. How does the discharge waters reach 08flrnwh Street?
8, What happens with the surface waters at Dartmouth Street?
Is the existing drainage located at or rear aaftrnoulh Street adequate to handle the flow?
D- If not-What is the solufion?
The appticani must address these concerns and other related dfairiage issue's that may be established
by Coler&Dolantonic, Inc.
Also, a note referencing that all the mnslrudl on, inspection and testing procedures, of the Town of
Noith Andover must be complied with should be added to the construction drawings- The conl ctor
must secure a water conneolion perm fmm IN5 department and schedule our taming off or on t he
water as needed and schedt9e any o(1he rewired inspections prfer to beginning work-
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Division of Public Works Phona 979-
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Tim Heidi Griffin,Tom Planner md the Ncdh Andover Plan"Board
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Fmom Jamey R" k.,Difeear of Engineering
J-William Hmurdak, PE, bisector DIP rilleg,Staff E4neer
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PAn Eap Tribune AddRion
On May 1, 20G, this department received two 5ubrnitta6 ftum VHI3 regarding the Eagle Tiib"e
Addftlo,n they imiuded the fallowlnD,
TRIBUNE WE
1, Eagle Tfltnme Expansion Site an.Revised to 41MOG
2- Drainage Area Plan dated 312MO
3- Tfarr fttal ReW dated 4M&OD
f. COTUIT& DARTMOUTH
Detail; of a double inlet oatrh basin H STREETS LOCATION
2, Memomndurn dated 412=0 Rom Joe-Hanlon
3, DeW6 of a doubte Wet catch basin
4- CaN of "PlaR of Land in. Ncdh Andover, MA GhcWng Pmposw' Drainage Improvements
Prepared flor Ea&TfiWne Realty Twst, Gated My 23, 1991
This depaflifmg needs sufficient time to review and mment- One or twoL day's lead-firne Is not
acmptaWa. With the site AM and a quick lcu*at the submitted lnkwmaticA I r,,an mkp-the follow nq
Qbsmvatlans-
I. Ttw- applicant has fiat addressed the area of IoAd between the actual site and Me catch basins.
Fmm floe-site-visit any reasonable.pe m wA obsetvia that the physical oapacfty of Illp- land has
been gfeatly exceeded by the exisfirg water flown. This Is obvious from the saturaW condition of
the,IaW. Ttw,new and extensive eroslDn, piuftAgarly along The bank of the dFap tporwh and the
e,%ftme4y poor condition of the riprop trench iMlf,
2. The applicafit was obviously aware of the poor confton of this area in 1991 as they hW prepared
a plan to solve-the surface water ftw Roblerns. The condMons today are womo.-today.
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This department W11 have a dull review con*eted and resom€n"aion completed in firma for ywr
mxt whedule meeting. Kam note that this review wA be bated only on ilk material submitted and
cannot Wude M*s�w mated not submitted.TNs %Mng material oars have an adveme affect on
any se nuTwWatlon, l bave include a copy of a fax Hated May 1, 2000 fforn Coley UWmla for
your information.
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FAA M1 LE COMER SHEIET
To: Ricbelle i lair[in
companly., conselvation commissiou
Phone; 97 -688-9 30
Fax. 78-688- 54
From: Jason L,c)fsejlj---
Company: Coles &. Colantonio, Inc,
Phone: 781- 8 -54f 0
Fax: 78 X-98 -5490
Dade: May 1, ()00
Pages including this
cover page: I
Goirnine Is:
Dear Ms. Martin.
Cates and olarltoni(3 kpc:. is in recefPt of the Wlovwing suppternental information relative to the F=agie
Tribune ;Expan$jors Project:
Plans EfAitted
°'Sdte Plan for Eagle Tribune Expansion', iodated in North Andover. Mass." cons1sting of Shee n�ts dated 3f29f00, Revised 4PeW Prepareol bar Varrasse Hangen B sifin. Inc. I� rte
eceivee
4128100.
• "Hydrology Deport and related data", dated March 3, 200D, Revised 4126100 and PWarad by
Vanaa i5e Hangen Brostfin Inc, Reoeived 4f28100_
■ "Plan of Land fn North Andover showing proposkid drainage lmprovi rmen&' dated July 23,
1991 and Prepared by Dion and Co. No.Andover, MA. Received 5fll00,
As we have discussed with R-,helle Martin and James R8nd in seprate lelephorm Goo rssitons on May
t, 2000, our office has nOt had auftlokmt tir-ne to review the data submitted on Apdi 28,2voeW reta#Kbe to t#re
above rnoc n#ioned project for the onservatlon arnrnr�sfon meeting scheduled for May 3, 2000. We have
also 8xPfe$sed that the Information provided, relative to the oitsRe drainage and er03100 issues to the
rnorth of the site, is incomplete. This plan aloes not Include cOmPlete topographical data or a proposes}
design and is not Incorporated in the sate design ptans_
C: JiinRand 978-689-9573
anasse Hangen Brustlin f l7-924-2286
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Site Plan Review - Special Permit �-
The Planning Board herein approves the Special Pcffr�t./Site Platy Review for the
construction of a 19,900 SF addition located in tht R-4 Zoning District. This Special
Permit was requested by the, Lawrence Fade Tribune Realty Trost, 100 Turnpike Street,
Nor€h Andover, NIA 01845. This application was fled with the Planning Board on
January 21, 20M
The Planning Board makes the following findings as required by the North Andover
Zoning-Bylaws Section 9.3 and 10.3
FINDINGS OF FACT.
7, The specific site is an appropriate location for the project as it is located in the
Business-4 Zone and involves an addition to an existing buiIding.
C)2The use as developed will not adversely affect the neighborhood as a sufficient buffer
- has beenprovided. A 10, 0r buffer has been provided along the gear lot lure.
3. There will be no nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles or pedestrians. The trade
analysis provided by Joan Peyrebrune, P.E. indicates that there will Tro impact of traffic
operations on the suri-ounding roadways in relation to this project,
The landscapi rig approved as a Part of this plan meets the requii-c-ments of Section 8.4
as amended by the Planning Berard, ofthe. [North Andover Zoning Bylaw;
5. The site drainage system is designed in accordance with the Town Bylaw requirements
and has been reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works and the
Outside Consulting Engineer, Coler& Colantoruo, Lie-;
6- The applicant has met the requirements of the Town for Site Plan Review as Mated in
Section 8.3 of the Loring 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 Andover Zoning Bylaw requirements as listed in Section 8,35 but requires
conditions in order to be fully in compliance- The, Planning Board hereby grants an
approval to the applicant provided the following conditions are niet:
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
1. Prior to the endamement of the plans by the Pla nnhig :Hoard, the applicant
Mil St comply with the following conditions:
a) The final plan most he reviewed and approved by the DPW and the 'Town
Plaaner and subsegtiently endorsed by the Planning Board. The final Plarrs
must be submitted for review within ninety days of filing the decision
with the Town Clerk-
b) A bond in the amount of ten thousand ($10,000) dollars must be posted
for the purpose of inswing that a final as-built plan showing the location of
all on-site utilities, structures, curb cuts, parking spaces, topography, and
drainage facilities is subadued_ The bond is also in place to insure that the
site is constructed in accordance with the approved plan. The form of
security must be acceptable to the Planning Department.
2. Prior to the start of constructlon:
a) A construction schedule shall be subjr tied to the Planning Staff' for the
Purpose of tracking the construction and informing the public of
anticipated activities on the site_
b) During construction, the site must be kept clean and swept regularly.
3. Prior to FORM U verification (Building Permit Issuance);
a) The Planning Board must endorse the final site Plan mylars and three (3)
copies of the signed plans most be delivered to the Planning Department.
b) One certified copy of the recorded decision must be submitted to time
Planting Department.
4. Prior to verification of the Certificate of Occupancy:
a) The applicant must submit a letter from the architect and engineer of the
pFoje�ct stating that the building, sighs, landscaping, fighting and site layout
substantially comply witli the plans referenced at the end of this decision as
endorsed by the Planning Board.
b) The Planning Staff shall approve all artificial fighting used to illuminate the
site. All lighting shall have underground wiring and shall be so arranged
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that ail direct rays Crom such lighting Falls en irely within the site and shall
be shielded or recessed so as not to shino upon abutting properties or
streets. The Planning Staff steal€ review the site. Any changes to the
approved lighting; glare as may be reasonably required by the Planning Staff
shall be made at the ownees expense- All site ligli ing shall provide secuiity
for the site and structures However it must not create any glare or project
any light: onto adjacent residential prope3rtses.
c) The building must have commercial fire sprinklers installed in accordance
with the forth Andovcr Fite Departnnent-
v. Prior to the final release of security-
a) The Planning Staff shall review the site. Any screening as may be
reasonably required by the Planning Staff will be added at the applicant's
expense-
b) A final as-built plan shu ing final topography, the location of all on- site
utilities, structures, curb cuts, larking spaces and drainage facilities roust
be submitted to and reviewed by the Planning Staff and the Division of
Public 1orks-
6. Any stockpiling of materials (dirt, wood, construction rnatcrial, etc.) must be
shown on a plan and reviewed and approved by the Planning Staff. Any approved
piles must remain covered at all times to rnirdnuze any dust problems that may
occur with adjacent properties. Any stock piles to remain for longer than one
week roust be fenced off and covered.
7, Iu an effort to reduce noise levels, the applicant shall keep in optirmin working
order, through regular maintenance, any and all equipment that shall emanate
sounds from the structures or site.
8- The hours for construction shall be limited to between TOO a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday and between 8;00 a,m- and 5:00 p.m, on S aturday-
9- Any plants, trees or shrubs that have beers incorporated into the Landscape Plan
approved in this decision that die within one year I>om the date of planting shall be
replaced by the owner-
re- The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 Fours prior to commencing any
e cavation-
11. Gas, Telephone, Cable and Electvia utilities shall be installed undergroand a
specified by the respective utility companies.
1 _ No open barring sl}all be donne except as is permitted during burning season under
the lire Depailment regulations,
13_ No underground fuel storage sJ l be ivstalled except as may be allowed by Town
egulations_
14. The provisions of this conditional approval shall apply to and be binding upon the
applicant, its employees and all successors and assigns in interest or control_
15. Any action by a Town Board, Conunission, or Depaf-tmenl, which requires
changes in the plan of design of the building, as presented to the Planning Board,
may be subject to modification by the Planning board,
16. Any revisions stall be submitted to the Town Plainer for j-eview_ if these revisions
are deemed substantial, the applicant trust submit revised plants to the Plajuj ng
Board for approval_
17. This ,Special Permit approval shall be deemed to have lapsed after .June 21, 2002
(two year's from the date permit granted) uidess substantial use or construction has
commenced_ Substantial use or construction will be determined by a majority vote
of the Planning Board-
IS- The following information shall be deemed part of the decislOrl:
Plan Titled, Eagle Tribune Expansion
Prepared for, Lawrence Eagle Tribune Trust
100 Turnpike Street
North Andover, N1A 01 45
Prepared By, Vanasse, Hangen Brustlin, Inc,
101 Walnut Street
Watertown, NSA 02471
Scale, 1"= 4W
Date: 2f 15100, revised 3f 9100, 4/26/00, 5117, 5125/00
Plan Titled: Alterations and Additions to the Eagle Triburme
Electrical Site Plan
Photometric Calculation
Prepared for, Lawrence Eagle Tribune Trust
100 Turnpike Street
North Andover, iVfA 0184.E
Prepared By, maze Desigus, Inc.
116-Middle Road
Southborough, IVlA 0177
Scale. I"= 40'
Date, 1212 N9
n
Report Titled; StormwalejF Management Report
Eagle T�iburie, Salem Tumpi e
Prepared for; The Eagle Tiibune,
Nurtb Andover, INIA
Prepared By. VITB
Watertown, MA
Tate; January, 2000
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100 Turnpike Street, Eagle f-ibune: - Site Phan Review
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IRVINO E-RQ93E3I5, R E GLE-TRIOUNt,PUBLISHNG COMPANY j
Presidank
_ The Eagle-Tribune
$vnciay Eagle-Tribuns
The An aver Fownsrrrart "_`A.71'4.
Delry News(NH)
Eagle Offsel PrIn&Lg
i The Haverhill GazefEe
Ms. Alison Lescarbeau
1 Chairperson
North Andover FIannjng Board
120 Main Street
North Andover, t o O I845
Dear Ms. t.,cscarbeau:
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_ I am writing to respond to Sections 22 and 23 of the Amended 7-�oning Bylaws as they niay
apply to the proposed addition to the Nagle-`l`ribune plant at 100 Tumpi€ce Street.
In respect to FiscaI Impact the addition is trade neces�;ary to house larger insertion
machines to insert preprinted ad sections into the paper, as well as to give us more storage
space For those itrscrts before insertion into the paper- We see no incmase in demand for
public services or infrastruc[tire. We assume there Nvill be additional real 1A le taxes doe Eo
the increased square fOOtagC of the buiIdia-, Wr,-SCe no 1I11part nn adjacent prnpeity as a
result oFthis sddit€ov, since it wiII be 3n the 3rear ofthe existing buiIding, and actually wi11
front propeity which we now own and which serves as additional scrcolting,
` In respect to Comtnuiiiity Impact,the building will continue the architectural thence, which
now prevails throughout the existing; building. Sinuc it will be built in the rear of the
ccx isting building, pc&Ntdan inrwernern is, not an i-,sue, nor i�there an ini pact on any
historical structure. The addition will comply wiIli existing local and regional plans. We
will hire 5 to 6 part time pcopii� to work ire the new arcs, and an icipatje Mick deIiveries to
increase by I or 2 per week. The necessity of new machines is not triggered by additional
business per se, but by an jni=asc in /.ip code xotring of inserts which requires additional
inachine capacity.
Thank you for the opportunity to present this tcs you. Should you have any additional
questio338, we will readily respond to them,
ir�ccrcly
Irving E. Rogers II:{
Publisher
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