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Home My WebLink About1985-1986 Corespondence RICHARD F . KAMINSKI AND AssocIATES, INC, IENGINEERS PARCHITECTS a LAND FIAMNERS SURVEYORS 451 ANDOVE R ST R IF,f T NORTH ANDOVER,MA S S-01845 T 1:1 E�WOW 601 OW January 17, 1985 Ms. incNy Barker Executive Office of Environmental Affairs Leverett Saltonstall Building 20th Floor 100 Cambridge street Boston, MA 02202 ATTN: M. E,P.A. Unit, Re: E.O.E,A. NO. 5243 Dear Ms. Barker: Enclosed please find copies of the revised plan titled: 1. "Proposed office Complex, Route 114, North Andover,, massaphusetts" 2. "Bass Corporation, Office Complext Locus Plan in North Andover, Massachusetts" These two plans have been revised to incorporate the suggestions made on the correspondence of Mike Karas to J. D'Angelo which was made available to us Py District 5 of the Massachusetts D.P.W. District 5 of the Massachusetts D. PvW. , the North Andover Planning Board and the Merrimack Valley Regional Planning Commission have also been sent this information. If I may be of further service to you in this matter, please do not hesitate to contact mei sincerely yours, R chard F. Kaminskh & Assoc. , Inc. aw Joseph B. Cush"ing X�Environmental Biologist JBC/lab Enclosure oct North Andover Planning Board Merrimack Valley Regional Planning Commission Hass Corporation y��yy OFFICE O HIGHWAYSURVEYOR - 384 OS GOOD STREET TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01045 Acwu+[{ WILLIAM A.CYR Tom. HONE 6S",f- 50 fthway Surviiyar August 8 , 1985 Ms . Christine Smith , Chairman Board of Selectmen 120 Main St . North Andover, Ma . 81845 Re : Impact Report on Route 114 Curb Cut by Hass Corp. Dear Chris This letter is to make you aware of what 3 consider a situation that should get immediate attention . I am in receipt of a certificate from the Secretary of Environmental Affairs . (Copy Enclosed ) I believe that the letter clarifies the intent r the State to suggest that Chestnut St . and or MD ' be used as an alternative to Fite 114 for access egress from the development now under constrcuc y the Hass Corp . This department had stopped Hass Corp. fall from using Chestnut St , for access to their site . we even went , as far as , putting up a snow fence barricade , to get our point across . Eventually , with conditions , we did give them a temporary curb cut to accommodate some of heir construction vehicles , but made them very much aware that Chestnut St . would not be considered , as far as this [department was concerned , for any permanent solution to their traffic flow. in my opinion , the only alternative that should be considered , at this time , is that the State ,should accept their responsibility of upgrading RtP_ 114 and get this antiquated highway up to the standards that will be necessary to accommodate the immediate and future trans- portation needs of this area . I think it is ridiculous that the State would deny access from Willows Industrial Park onto Rt 125 By Pass and then torn around and recommend putting this added traffic flow from the Hass Project , onto Chestrlut St . or Mill Road , which are both presently nothing more than country lanes with road widths of less than 20 feet . Impact Report P,2 . I would recommend that this be put on the agenda of all departments associated With the impact that this would cause within 0ur community and that we meet and plan out the proper strategy that the Iown s hDuld plan tO get the best solution possible. Very truly yours , • William A . Cyr Highway surveyor cc : planning Boafa WAC/m � TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER. MASSAC,HUSETTS OFF OF D CO F S E L E ' ' own" TELEPHONE 682-6483 INTEROFFICE MEMO V ORD TO; William A, Cyr, Highway Surveyor FROM Board of Sele LUSH DATE: A:august 15, :1985 SUM1. Rte. 114 Curb Cut: Hass Corp. Please know that the Beard of Selectmen has discussed your letter of August 8tpu relative to proposed curb cuts: can Chestnut St. for Hass Corp. The Board vhole- ha, srtcdly supports your denial of curb duets to Ctucstput St./Mill. hid. as solution to H a,ss.Corp. "s access/egress problems . /chi cc; Sherman Eidlln sn�e", Pl.a nnin Board,�� t DRI 4 OFFICE OF HIGHWAYSURVEYOR * i 384 OSGOOD STRUT ' TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, M-ASSAMUSETTS 0184 WILLIAM A.CYR TELEPHONE 685.0950 Highway surveyor August 8 , 1985 MS . Christine Smith , Chairman Board of Selectmen 120 Main 5t . North Andover , Ma . O1845 0 Re. : Impact Report an Route Curb Ciit by Hass Corp. Dear Chris This latter 7.s to make you aware of what I consider a situation that should get immediate attention . I am in receipt of a certificate from the Secretary of Environmental Affairs . ( Copy Enclosed ) I believe that the letter clarifies the intent of the State to suggest that Chestnii t St . and or Mill Rd . be used as an alternative to Rte 1.14 for access and egress From the development now under conE5truction b the Hass Corp. This department had stopped Kass Corp. last fall from using Chestnut .fit . for access to their Si.te . We even went, as far as , putting up a snow fence barricade , to get our point across . Eventually , with conditions , we did give them a tempora3i7y curb cut to accommodate some of their construction vehicles , but made them very much aware that Ctrostnut St . would not be considered , as far as this department was concerned , for any permanent solution to their traffic flow. In my opinion , the only alternative that should be considered , at this time , is that the State should accept their responsibility of upgrading Otte 114 and get this antlquated highway up to the standards that will be necessary to accommodate the immediate and future trans- portation needs of this area . I think It i.q ridiculous that the State would deny access from Willows Industrial Park onto Rto 125 By Pass acid then turn around and recommend putting this added traffic flow from the Mass Project , onto ChestPut St . or Mill Road , which a-re both presently nothiDg more than country lanes with road widths of less than 20 feet . Impact Report P. 2 . I would recommend that this he put on the agenda of all departments associated with the impact that thiq would cause within our community and that we meet and plan out the proper strategy that the Town s�uld plan to get the teat solution pDs5ible . Very -truly yours , VV 0, C It. {zzWilliam A . Cyr Highway Surveyor cc . Plannijig Board WAC/m jeer 1"'d eo;�mn i o i i,e a re,4(/k o/ Illevi o JIG}��{�7f[l7 � e�lEG' GOVERNOR .1AME5 S. HOYTE SF.CRk.-Fa7RY CERTirI ATE OF THE SECRETARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS ON THE r FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PROJECT RAME Route 114 Curb-Cut PROJECT LOCATION North Andover EOEA NUMBER 5243 PROJECT PROPONENT Hass Corp. DATE NOTICED IN MONITOR: June 26, 1985 The Secretary of Environmental Affairs herein issues a statement that the Final Uriv i rGnMen ta 1 impact Report submitted on the above-referenced project does not adequately and properly comply with Massachusetts General laws , Chapter 30, Section 6 -62H inclusive, and the regulations imple�mnting MEPA. According to this report, the project will generate approximately 1960 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) , which will account for about a 9 percent increase in A€lT along this section of Route 114. Peak hour traffic has been estimated to increase by 17 per cent for the eastbound morning traffic and 14 percent for westbound evening traffic. It should be painted out that this project° s traffic generation estimates have varied considerably during the review of this development. The original E€ F filing showed 290 ADT, are underestimation of the traffic by a factor of about 7 . A comparison with the Route 114 Traffic turfy_,- May 1985 , by the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission s�i'll ^shows a discrepancy between the project traffic generation rates given in the FEIR, The MVPC traffic generation estimates are about 40 percent higher for the evening peak hour. r EOEA #5243 ROUTE 114 CURB-CUTAORTH ANDOVER PAGE 2 Despite some improvement, the final EIR has failed to address a key issue-- an alternate driveway onto Chestnut Street. Clearly , a requisite of the scope was , "(a ) thorough assessment of an alternative access/egress onto Chestnut Street and Mill Road. " The importance of that analysis was restated in .'-.the Secretary ' s Certificate on the draft EIR. Agencies , including MDPW, MUPC , and the town planner maintain that there can be significant improvements in traffic flow, if the developments in the area channeli�e their traffic through the Route 114/Mill Road/Willow Street intersection , when the intersection is signalized. Furthermore, the FEFR has shown that there is a need to improve the Route 114 site driveway, since traffic delays will be experienced by left-turning move3nents. (The draft. EIR shfewed are LOS E at the Route 114 , site driveway; the final E I R showed LOS D, C at the same locus . ) Therefore, it follows that a supplemental analysis of this possible alternate driveway is necessary before a state curb cut permit can be issued. Consideration should be given to a Chestnut Street driveway in addition to a Route 114 driveway. The possibility of limiting the driveways to right-turning movements could enhance traffic flow patterns. Further, this would restrict the volume and distribution of the traffic on local reads , which is objectionable according to the FEIR. The fall build traffic scenario incorporated the two existing buildings and the two proposed buildings (pp 10) . Table 3 shows that this project will not in and of itself contribute to the deterioration of the level of service along this section of Route 114. However, the traffic impacts of other proposed projects in the area do not appear to have been considered in the full build capacity analysis . Consequently, this report gives the impression that Route 114 capacity will not decrease under future conditions . The FEIR should have included the project expansions of the Willows Tech Park , the Willow Condominiums , the North Andover Business Park, the development at Watts Regulator and possibly the proposed commercial development at the present site of the Wok Restaurant. Conceivably , the compound effect of these developments and the proposed office park will result in a decreased level of service on Route 114. The final traffic report requires further clarifications of the commitments the proponent will be raking toward controlling and improving the traffic mvefents into and out of the site. The supplemental information should unequivocally state the mitigation activities for which the developer will take fall responsibility. These remedial actions should provide a basis for the required Chapter 30, Section bl finding. Finally, a general observation has been made that it has been a ,year since this project review was initiated. This far exceeds thie average time necessary to complete a traffic study for a project of this magnitude. }I #ugust 198 DATE d AM -. `HO E Y E J HfNBfbk goo 6; r xi? MICHAF� 5_ DUKAK45 eaver�r�v#2 JAfN4-=8 2�;, HOYTE SrC-R ETARY CERTIFICATE OF THE SECRETARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFWAIR� ON THE SUFPLEMENTAL FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT P D.IEC'T NAME : notate 114 - Jefferson Office Para PROJECT LOCATION North Andover EOEA NUMBER 5243 PROJECT PROPONENT HASS Corp. DATE NOTICED IN MONITOR October 9 , A9s5 The Secretary of Environmental Affairs herein issues a statement that the supplemental Final Environm4,, rntal impact Report submitted oa the above project adequately and properly complies with the Massachu8etts Environmental Policy Act ( C . L . , 0 . 30 , s . 62-6 H) and with its implementing regulations ( 3O1 CMR 10 . 00 ) . mNoeber :i L 181�a t Date es . HW secretary J H/NF3/bk ,oRra •`{ . , ., OFFICE OF HTGHWA SURVEYOR i � 184 OS GOOD STREET TOWN OF NORTH ANDO'VER, MASSA HLJ3UTS 01845 WILLIAM A. CYR TELEPRONP 6M4958 fthwey Surveyor IVEWAY VIOLATION NOTICE WE: Sept. 3,1986 ADDRESS: Jefferson Office Park-Chestnut St. North Andover, bass. This notic? is tea inform yvu that your driveway is in violation and the entry, as built, is unaccept xle. Article 111 Section 11 of. the NUrth Andover T -Latta requires that prior tc the entry into a public way, or a way approved under Sub-division Control by means of a Driveway, permission and a Driveway Entry Permit for such entry must be obtained from the highway Surveyor. I would suggest that y u give this matter your immediate attention. If prompt response is not forthcoming then I must, of course, PrOceed to effect compliance with the By,aw. The result could be blockage of said driveway at entrance to public way. ere are also other problems with your site as far as Chestnut Street is concerned. William A. Cyr am. USA 2 aver, AAA 01845 ............. Baas Broth rs 280 Pleasant Street Ashland, Piss 0171 f hHIN Mfl I-OW 1 OFF NORT14 ANDOVE 120 Main Street North Andover, .. MA. OIK45 ± 5-4775 Ot rtOFH'[y z September 4 , 1986 ........ ................................. Haas Brothers 280 Pleasant Street Ashland , MA 01721 Re : Chestnut street/Jefferson 'ark/Barn Property Gentlemen: The purpose of this letter is to request that you contact the Planning Board offic-e regarding your intentions of develop- ing the barn on Chestnut Strr:et . The property is zoned Induatriai I and therefore will require Site Plan Review under Section 8 . 3 of the Zoning Bylaw_ Any construction, renovation o�7 alterations inade on the site without Planning Board approval violates the loom. regulations. Immediate compliance on- your part is expected. Yours truly, Kaaren Nelson, Town Plans ier K :ns ec : Highway Surveyor Board of Selectmen Zoning Inspector r Richard F Kaminski & Associates,, Inc. Karen Nelson Town Planner Town of Norton Andover Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Jefferson Office Park Dear 'Ms. Nelson: n behalf of our client, Hamilton Realty, I am requesting a slant on the agenda for October 61 19B6 ., This request est being initiated a result of inquiries o beingthe work done associated with the ,barh on Chestnut Street. If there are any questions, please advise. Sincerely, Richard F. Kaminski & Assoc. , Inc., 1. William Place, P.E. Tnc n Hamilton Realty 11 Architects n Engineers n Surveyors 0 Land Planners t orn S,t.., N o rt h A rnd o ve n", M A 01 , ( 1 ) 6 87-14 „y�+fA Th7 OFFICEOF HIGHWAY SURVEYOR M $ 4 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 A7 Highway survoyor Oct. 6, 1986 Erich W. Nitzsche, Chairman Planning Board 120 Mai n St. N rth Andover, Ma. 01845 Re: Jefferson Park Rte 114 Barn Property Dear Erich: T am very concerned about this development, in rogards to driveway'a entries onto Chestnut St. I have on file letters to the Board of Selectman and also a driveway violation notice 1'on work donne recently, when hottop pavingV"��e this area was dune. Ibis department is very opp sec:1 to any vehicular units using Chestnut St. access from Jefferson Office Park or any pz pose development of the Barn Area. Any traffic generated into Cbostnut St . , in my upinic,'in, is unwise, and wuuld just add to the roble�m'S now existing on Rea St. aind tho Mill Rd. tareaa. Fe,a St. µ;hurt.1d not be subjected to eith'ner, more traffic in general, as more from persons using Jefferson Park as a short cut to avoid the Mill Fed intersection. s I have stated 1 for: ,-, this is a situation that leave; a lot: to be desired prior to any driveway entry as presently laid: ou;u t. In my opinion I have been ignored, as fare as any res once 0.1 the driveway violation and I am Ju st aliting to see what Hass Bros. dui. next, I ma,ke my net muve.. I will be at your meeting this evening to discuss this fmart.her,,, it yuu wish. Very truly yours, William A. 'r” i TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER. 120 Main. tr t North Andover, MA. 01845 6 -477 � mY R M' b� October 9 , 1986, Hamilton Realty Mr. Mike ducker 39 Brighton Ave. Allston, KA 02134 Re : CHESTNUT STREET BARN SITE Dear Mr. Zucker: t the meeting of October 6th the Planning Board along with Mr . dill Place discussed the paving work that was done on the site, as r fcrcnced .in our letter to you dated 9/14 8 and plans dated 3/ 15/85 prepared by Richard F. Kaminski Associates . o construction or excavation ';~pork 5h uuld have been mime without prior approval of the Planning g o'a3rd. During the site Review of icffors n Park it was agreed upon by the Town and Stat.e. Officials, developer and engineer that no a wQess/egress would be provided onto Chestnut Street. Therefore, the i u' nin . Board is requiring you to immediately remove the cur cua 5 from Chestnut Street. The issue that remains W the required 50 foot_ green setback from the abutting Residential-3 Zoning g District on the North property line and from Chestnut Street.. It is evident that under zoning this pavement rust be removed as well. e will be addressing rasing this ummanL,t,er with, the entire Boanr , at our Novembcr Ad meeting. sincerely, PLANNING BOARD yr Erich W. Nitzsche ," 'Chairman EWN :nrs Attachment cc : Highway Surveyor -oar 8oard of Selectmen Bill Place , Richard Kaminski Assoc., Richard E Kaminski & Associates, Inc. October 20 , 1986 Erich W, Nitzsche, Chairman North Andover Planning Board 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Jefferson Office Park , North Andover, MA. Dear Sir: With regard to your letter dated Octob,6r 9 , 1986, and addressed to Michael Zuker of Hamilton Realty, please be advised that this office has been authorized to pursue this matter in detail in order that a resolution be reached between our client and the North Andover Planning Board. Additionally, we have advised our client to barricade both anon trancesf placed without authorizationt on Chestnut Street. At this writing stone barricades have been installed. We ask that we be placed on the agenda for your November 3p 1906 meeting at which time we would like to explain Inct circumstances surrounding the installation of the upper parking lot, and also our proposed resolution of same., Respectfully, Ri -hard F. Kaminski & Assoc. , Inc. Richard F., K!''i:i, P.E. President RFK/ncr cc; Bud Cyr Board of Selectmen Michael Zuker Paul Stewart KA. RFK925 Architects ElEngineers 13 Surveyors [I Land Planners, 200 S utton St, N orth A nd,over, MA 01845, (617) 687;1483 TOWN OF NORTH A DOVE 120 Main Street North Andover, MA. 01845 85-477.5 s�c�us December' 9 , 1986 Board of Appeals chairman Frank Serio, Jr. 120 Main Street North Andover , I4tA D1845 RE: Jefferson Office Park/Variance and Day Care Special Permit Dear Members of the Board: At the Pla-ririiiig Board ' s meeting of Deeemb(�r lst, Mr. Joseph Cushing of Kaminski Associates represented Hamilton fealty and informed the board of their intentions regarding the ,1eff(�rson Office Park. it is our understanding that the applicant, Hamilton Realty, intends to raise the barn, remove some of the pavement within the fifty (50) foot buffer and plant a landscaped buffer along the property abutting Chestnut Street. The Planning Board recorunends their proposal, , subject to the following being incorporated into a written covenant: 1 . Thl�� property will remain in strkdt compliance with the plat dated November 12 , 1986 , by Richard F. Kaminski Associates, entitled "Parking" Plat of Land in North Andover, Ma prepared fQar Hamilton Realty; 2 . Prohbit any future access onto Chestnut Street; and 3 . Strictly adhere to the plan detailing the landscaped buffer designed to protect against further encroachment of any pavement into said buffer. din ere.ly, ), X;WL--, f rich W. Nitzsche, Chairman Karen H.P. Nelson, Town Planner c : Karninski Associates