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Home My WebLink About2005 MODIFICATION Correspondence 7/22/88 SPR TOWN OF NORTIT ANDOVER OF 1,1 CF: OF TOWN MANAGER 120 MAN STIRRUT NORT31 AN DOVE R, MASSACI 1USE-71-S 01845 rvl a rk 11. kutjs Te I e.P hone (97 8) 68 9-95 10 Memagel, FAX (978)689-9556 00% Suptmbix 20, 2007 Mr, Jamcs Norton (Jukcsis Health Carc Corporation 200 Rric,kslonc 9qUiATC Andovur, MA 01810 Dcar Mr- Nortan, 11 is my underslailding that you have lakctk over the responsibilitier,of Mr. HFtiry St. Iffilaire who has left his PtMifit)n US ViCt PTCSidCL1)1 Of Property Management and Consiniction at Gentsis Haahh Care Corpomficil Yau may E)r May not lac aware that Genesis is in note-compliance with a provision hi the special permit granled by the North Andover Planning Board having to do with -k the nh-li 3!tCllanCe and Use Of a hiStOTiQR1 building located at your Suk(un Hill Nursing Centor located at 1803 SaleniTurnpike in NoiTh Andover, i.e., the IL Farntim Howw" A copy o f the special perin it is hicluded wit this lefter. You are directed I o Section I I e osi the last page of the p�rrn i L dcc ision for Else applicable provis lon. Also included is this coli-espoTidcncxu arc two previous 10ters fron) the town nut i:ry hig Ck-nesi s of the ii on-conip]i ance, Earlier this year, the touqi entered into discussions with Mr, St, Hillaire on pussiblL ways,W resolve this matter_ 01i July I Z, 2067, 1 selit Mr. -k I I i I In ire EL prel 411inary proposal for Geries is,copy o I-wh i ch is also enclosed. Soon after E hat tithe, I received word That you had mken MT, S1, Hi I laire's place at GeTicsi 9- On three separate occasions,over t h'- last wo Inorkths, 1. left messages on your voice ma i I to call arse so ive coiu Id continue Our discussions_ F0 date, I have not had a response. Please be infonned that if you Qwifimw Icy i gilarc thu To o[NoTth Andovcr regarding this matter, I wi I I request Ehar the towti!s legal counsel begiri the proccs5 orud-orting the special purmik- sincerel Mark T,Rees Town Manager Cc: Board u I'selcutinult Plannijig Board Cial i3ellavance, Director of Community Development Enclosures TOWN OF NORTH r1ND0VFR TOWN MANAGER 120 MAIN STRE)E Y' NORTH A DOVE, ASSA Hl.1SE-178 01845 }{,�,�y� 7� 7j �� * p#R7ry 1.Y a4 -k H, e+r,] o{�,LLD �* Telephone (979) 638-95€0 7 ii+rr firx�cr,Fe� # * FAX�978) 688-9556 * �°•�.a vx AC Hub+E#.d� Ady 12, 20d7 Mr, Henry St. tiillairc Vice P sidenl, Property Man agernent and Construution � C;cncsis HeaIthCam Corporation 200 Brickstone SquareAk " Andovar, MA 01810 IN C1- Dear Mr. St. 1 iillairo, Thank you for inceting with uS in May of this year to diseuss the Farnum 1-1ouse, .o ca]lud, lc+cater n Pr perty owned ley tbu Genesis, HeaIthCare Corporation (Genesis)at 1803 Salem Turnpike in North Andover, also known as the Sutton Hill Nun5ing Center. lq WU,2,a4,SL As you are a sre, as a condition ofthe 1988 North Andover Plan 111'ng Board site plan approval to allow ti c construction of Sutton Hill, "Ihe existing house (Farnum) will be i€ti Ii7jed as admin i s[rat i ve Offices for the #acility....•1'he building is a strumrc of historic Interest and shaII nit be razed.,' It was appauent from our site visit that the condition bas not beets met, T rthermoi'e, notice was provi&d in 2002 and 207 tti letters from the town's Inspector of Buildings that the owner was not in comphance with the spec#a] perrnit and that the building rnusI be properly maintained, In our on site discussion bath the towvj and Genesis expressed all intel'cst in resolving this problem and that th town would got back to yot� wills a proposed resolution. To that end, subject to approvals from various state agencies, town boards and North Apidover Town Mecting, our proposal is that Genmis will frilly restore the FarnLim hoT,sc and then deed it over to t13e Town of North Andover•. We wiII then take over responsibility for its maintenance and upkeep, By agreeing to thi's proposal, subject again to all necessary regulatory approvals, Genesis-%viII pure its non-compliance with the site plan approvaI and be relieve# of responsibility for a structure it clearly has no interest in keeping- Qhviously, this proposal is a pre Iiminmy and conceptual and we are willing to meet with you again to cliscass out proposed resole#ion in more detail. Thank you for your consideration of this itiaftr slid We look forward to hearing from you. Sis1,�k'H, ely, i Ma Dees Town Manage c. Board of Scicctmen I. 1anning Hoard Curt Bellavance, Direaor of Carr mutiky Development Town of North Andover Office of the Building Department Community Development and Services Division 27 Chades Street . North Andover, assachuset€s CqM D. Robert Nicetta - Telephone (978) 688-9545 fax(975)688-9542 Building Commissioner March 18, 2002 Attorney IAure=e J. Rossi � #-TPA c . Morris,Rossi Hayes 3 Chestnut Street Andover,lViA 0 18 10 PLO RE. Fambam HousdSuffon Hill Nursing,Ciwter 1803 Salem Turvow [ tear Atty. Rossi: You barn stated in yaw eorrespondeece of March e to Heidi Director of con=m y Development and 9ervkea that the vacant white house on the&Aton F Nursing Cmter prop y`las been vacant for approxmately thirteen or€oast=years and is in need of substantW repairs"and if the owner has other options, including the raising of the structure. 1 have reviewed the fipedd Pun.t afthe Pkuning Board dated duty 22;,1988 and fiamd m1a Puagranph II"The fDROWb g unnftm shad be filed with the Registry ofDoeds Office and adhered to by the SpmW Permit before us'; sulrparsgr e) `°fie wds&g House wM be uffmd as administrative offices for the fsc ty as indicated on the site plan before us. The lading is a structure of histork m ast and stall not be razed'% I am afore opiniaA, as Zoning Officer, #hat punt to the Special Pam*the house may ordy be used as an admhisftwWe ofce for the fiery and may not be era w& As Budding Conmfissioner, I am of the ophifim, pursrint to the Msssadmwtts State Building Code,that "a structure in need of subaw ai repairs"nmA be properly maintained to insure#be structural integrity ofthe bg, ffyou have any fu*er quesdons please cafl me at 78-6M954 , Yours truly, D.Rubert Noma Bulling Cnmmk9:ioerlZomirng Oifficer Heidi Griffin Director CD&S k BOARD Of APFKALs 6R&!)541 BUILDIN0 6"-95+45 .CONSERVXVION"R-9530 riEALTH 688-9540 PLAN UNG 62?-")S35 ATTORNEYS A'C LAW 3Q CHES1NUT STREET ANDGVER,MASSACHUSETTS 01810 MiCHAEL W. MORRIS TELEPHONE P?88 475.13[U LAURENCE J. FtGSSI rAY. 0M) 414-0478 MAR .1 r. W DANIEL A.HAYE5, JR` C-M�iB:AiRFk.AF#bOVCFt�VCR3ZQhl.�l�� m5BS AMORftESDANISCH* WAYNi=-E. 8WMONS..FR.' WCHAEL W. MORRM JR.. `Also a&nAlod In NH March 6, 200 Heidi Griffin Ms. He Director of The.Department of onunurdty Development and Services Town of North Andover 142 Main Street No. Andover, MA 01845 e: Farnham floalsel atton Hill NursJng Center Dear Ms. Griffin: This office represents Genesis Health Ventures, the awnar of the Button hill Nursing Center, located oii'i"umpike Street in North Andover. s yoxi+know Gencsis Health Ventures is also the owner of the while house which sits vacant on the Sutton Hill Nursing Center properly. This house has been vacant for approximately thirteen or fourteen years mid is in need of substantial repairs. Y would like to rneet with you to discuss what options Qmesis Health entures may have with this property and in particularly the possibility of raising said property. i am scheduled for a vacation next week and I will call your office after my return 3 from my vacation to schedule an appointiment at your convenience. Very tnily yours, 4 Laurence J. Rossi UR:sin cc: Henry fit, Hilake r. Project Manage Genesis Hcalth dentures 200 Brickstvne Square Andover, MA 01810 C "ORTH C x{.-I D 145 MA JtAT $ 1� y us BUILDING 4 BUILDIN DEPARTMENT community aaveiopmeoi Division April 2, 2007 Nuniing&Retirement Center, 2W Brickst,one, 30 Floor Andover, ivlasswhnsetxs 01810 I{e; Farnlialn HousciSu(ton Dill Nuning Center 1803 Salem Tumpik � u During a recent visit to the historic buildi��g on your property,the following conditions were uowd' 1, Chinutey in poor condition 2. faint-Serious Mrit peeling,all strucbares need 2 Coats of Exterior[Wilt.to match exacting. 3- Windows-all windows need repair attd oir replaxinent- 4, lade-Deteriorated and irr an unsafe condition, According to the following i#erns in the N assachu&Ms State Building Code, (lie building needs to be maintained. 78-0 C R- 103-0 MAi1x]'I`1 NAh10E OF BUILDINGS 103.1 GeacrHh AU buildinp and slmuares wid all parts thereof both existing acid tim arc, regulated by 780 CMR shall be ma htained ins safe ,operable, and sanitaty condition. 103.2 Owaera reapansibility:7'he owner, as defined in 780 CMR 2 slot be tcsponsibic for cotnplian with provisions of 790 C R 103,0. Also, please refer to the July 21, i 981t Planning Board site Platt Special Perinit deci sion's section 11 e, "' to existing house will be utilized as adniiuistrative offices for the facility as indicated on the site plan Mom us. The 130[ding is a structure of historic interest and steal I nos l r -ed-„ I agree %viih D. Robert Nicetta's letter of March 18, 2062 that —"that pumanl to the Special Permit the house may only be used as an adaduistrative office for the facility and may Wt be razA....pu 3,a.nt to the Massachusetts State Building Code,that"a Amcture in need of substantial repairs" must be properly mai wained to insure the st m(wal integrity of the buildyi�g, If yoti have any gtiestinns, please feel fie to rall me at the North Andover Building, 978-699-9545, Yours Gerald A. Brawn, Inspector ofBuildiugW Zonimg Enf'orc(liMent Offs= en& Plarutirig Board decision July 21, 1989 cc: 14iark Rees,Town IV arager CurtBellavance, Community Development Director l_,incoln Daley,'Town Planner 1600Osgood Sireal,Hodh AEEE V8T,MUS50605GI15 01945 Phorto 978.688.9541 fix 978.688.9542 Web wwwjawnofnoFthsnn Gwer.com MUM WIN H�:r4 f ly f 1) UASS A CF IT US E 'IT Z JUL F � Any appeal shall be filed within ( ) days after the date of filing of this Notice . In the Ofte of the Town N a T I C E OF DECISION Cleft Date. Aq!Y. ,. .1 . . . . . . d . . . . . . Petitlan of + d .F11. Also is ea c o. S ;lar�agoin . . . . . . + . a . . . , . . Premises affected , . . 1i80 3 ` Saiiein +Turnp,ike * . . . . . Referring to the above petition for a s[306111 POr"'it frons the requiren3eilts o#` the - Aqj�M Mdovvr+ + 4i�irig. jiyIaw, + e c tjo" ,a . 3. Sit;0 +p1,-" .Revielm . . . . . so as to permit . . . . t AEj +q9Vp 14g pR .,Qk Eiq. fL.. .4 .story . . . . . . .�� rsing. .arid rat-trgtrtnr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alter a Public hearing griven on the above date, the Planning Bonrd voted CONDITIONALLY to . A . . . . . . .the based Upott the followilig conditions I g11 'd c : Director of Public Works Paul A . Hedstroin, Chaii�marj Hoard of Public Works . . . . . . . . . . + . . F . + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Highway Surveyor .John Simons , Clerk Free Warden . . . . + , . , , + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8uildinu in5;pecto Board of Health V Asseasors Conservation ComrRissiol] Michael Leax;�+ . . . , + + . Police Chief } Town of f !N It F4'1 �� NORTH ANDOVER 111.1)INC'r �' Y5 �'�` t C:C.)k a rFi r I ION F�m >I 'Rtikr� +��3= I 1 �: tijy-E 7 7 H Al�'I�#I t +r 3� i, PLANNING PLANNING & COMMUNITY i)F VF,1,0P FAn }.! July 21 , 1986 Daniel Lang, Towrr Clerk Town Mall 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 E: ADS Management, Site Plan Review tbrotigh the Special Permit Process Dear Mr . Long The North Andover Planning Board held a public hearing on June 16 , 1 B8 in the Town Hall , Selectmen* s Meeting Room upon the application of Alan D. Solomant, Partner, N .A. Associates , r, o ADS Management, Inc . , 360 Merrimack Street, Lawrence, MA. The hearing was duly advertised in the Lawrence Eagle Tribune on May 31 and Jute 7 , 1988 . The following members were preeerkt Paul A. lledstrom, Chairman ; John L. Simons , Clerk and Erich Nitzsch . Absent were George Perna and Michael Leary. John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing . Due to the fact that the Hoard lacked a quorum, John Simons made a motion to c ontiriue the public hearing until. June 30 , 1988 . The motion was seconded by Erich Nitzsche and voted unanimously by- those present. On ,Tune 30 , 1988 , the Planning Hoard continued the public hearing on ADS Management . The following monibers were pre,enL and voting: Paul A. Ftedstrom, Chairman; George Perna, Vice- Chairman; John Simons , Clerk ; Erich Hitzsche and Michael Leary. Jahn Simons read letters €rorn Mass . D. P .W. , Berard of health, the Fire DepajetMent and the Building ln5pector .. John A. James , attorney for the applicant spoke to the Board and introduced Mr . Jeff Lewis and Mr . David Dunlop. ,Toe Borgesi also spoke to the Board giving them background on the project and citing that State and local Boards have reviewed the project. Fir . Dunlop passed out packets to the Board members on the site plan . The purpose of the Site Plan is to review the proposal to 4:.-en5truct a 142 bed, 85, 200 sq. ft . , 4 story nursing arid retirement center on 4 . 2 acres ors the West side of Route 114 near Berry Staeeet in a Village Residential (SIR ) Zoning District . Accessed from Routo 114 , the project would have on-site septic system and a dry sewer . The applicant has net: with the Technical Review Committee . Page 2; Shoe box type lighting will be used. Questions were raised about the height of the building - 4 stcaries vs 35 tcnet. `,E'he mean average height of the building is 161 . 34 . Erich Nitzsche asked Scott Stocking, Town Planner , what the bylaw stated. Scott said the the bylaw stated mean . State D.P.W. said an acceleration lane was needed. Questions were also raised on the septic system not complying with Title V and also the drainage calculations . The sepLic system will be reviewed by the Board of Health . Bill Hrouricak, D.P .W. , will go over the drainage calculations with Joe Boxgesi . A motion was made by ,John Simons to close the public hearing and take the matter under advisement , seconded by Michael Leary and voted unanimoi3s by the, Board . an July 21 , 19BO , the Planning Board held a regular meeting. The following members were present and voting; Paul A. iledstrorn, Chairman; John Simons , C14�rk; Erich Nitzsche and Michael Leary. George Perna was absent . A draft decision was presented to the Board by the Town Planner , Scott Stocking . Alter a. brief, discussion, amendments were made to Conditions 42 . 3, #7 and #8 . A letter was received and read from the D. P.W. aad their conce ns will be incorporated into the decision. Also added was a condition that states that "lea Certificate of Occupancy before the Plarxning Board receives the As-Built Plans . A motion was made by John Simons to approve the decision as wrcitten and ajn4�nded, seconded by Michael Leary and voted unanimously. Sinc orely, NORTH ANDOVER PLANNING i3OARI C Paul A. lledstront, C'hairjna cc: Dirncto� of Public' Works Board of Public Works Highway Surveyor Tree Warden Board of ffi�alth building Inspector, Conservation Cormnission Assessors Police Chief Fire Chief C__ Applicant r, � Engineer , xr File Interested Parties 1rq � •a 4 Nursing and Retirement Center of The Andovers Ross Special Permit - Site Plan Review Conditional Approval Fl'/� 1 •F The Planning Board makes the following findings regardin th application foar a Special Permit as required under Se[�� l of the Zoning Bylaw . A. The specific site is an appropriate location for such a use, structure, or conditiun; B . The use as developed and conditioned in this decision will not adversely affect the sur.roundinq rxeighborhood ; C. There will be no nuisance or seicious hazard to vehicles or pedestrains F D . Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for tie proper operation of the proposed use, E . The Special Permit application before us is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Bylaw . The Planning Board makes the findings as required under Section 8 . 35 that the site plan generally complies with Town Bylaw requirements and still requires additional approvals from State agencies . 'Wherefore, in order to fully comply with the approvals noi--essary to construct the facility as specified in this special permit before us the Planning Board hereby grants a special pexuait to the applicant provided the- following conditions ate met : I . Conditions to be inet prior to the plans being endorsed by the Board and recorded with the Registry of Deeds Office: 1 . The proposed access design for this site from Route 11_4 shall be approve[ by the State DPW. 2 . The proposed radius for the acceleratio:a .lane shall be revised to allow vehicles to tarn into the lane without entering the traffic lane of Route 11-4 . 3 . Ce-ctificate from the Board of Health that the septic syst( rn design meets Title V requirements _ 4 . Revised set of drainage calculations be supplied and approved by DPW. 5 . The site plan shall be revised to show the following conditions received from DPW: a . The proposed cry sewer should be exteztded to the edge of the State Highway layout and a manhole Should be installed at that location. The invert of the sewer iri the manhole should be the highest elevation possible without conflicting with other ors-site utilities . b. A separation of 10 feet shall be maintained between the water and sewer pipes . C. The proposed hydrant near the entrance to the property should be installed on the east side of the water main. d . At the rear of the building, the proposed water main should take a more direct route toward its terminus in order to eliminate unnecessary bend. The proposed hydrant at the rear of the building should not be installed adjacent to the dump ter . e. The proposed 7 foot radius at an intersection angle of 300 will rake it diffiQulf for traffic to exit easterly onto Route 114 . The final radius desigTi for the driveway shall be approved by the Board. f . Suitable erosion control measures should be provided on-site to mitigate the potential for damage to the area at the outfall of the existing state drainage. g . A complete set of approved plans with up-to-date revisions mast be on file at the Department of PubliQ works prior to issuance of any permits for this site. 6 . Revised landscaping plan to be submitted and approved by the Beard which shows additional plantiTigs lncludipg , without limitations, the following: a. JunigeTs shall be placed along all parking areas iTi order to screen the areas from Route 11.4 and adjacent properties . The vegetation shall screen the parking areas with four season screening . b. Four ( 4 ) additional shade master locus trees stall be platted along the six ( 6 ) space parking area adjacent to the main entrance . C. Additional trees and shrubs shall be planted in the picnic area adjacent to the building . d. Thy area adorn the north westerly bolondary Co remain undisturbed to the extent possible. The area disturbed to construct the fire access in the area shall be reforest with pine trees upon the completion of the structure in a manner acceptable to the Board . e. The retaining galls which are visable on. the outside of the structures ir� front of the building shall be treated with wood, stone or other material and shall not be expesed concrete. The retaining areas and berms shall be landscaped with low lying slt �-ubs . 7 . Extend the- sidewalk in the front of the building to the existi-ng house and adjacent to thie ambulance space . S . Certificate needed , received from the Department of Public Health for the Nursing Center . Iq "mIJIL II . The following conditions shall be filed with the Registry of Deeds Office and adhered to by the Special PerMit before us : a . Building shall meet all NA,FD requirements related to fire safety. b. An erosion control plan to be utilized during construction shall be submitted to the Planning Board prior to construction C. All permits from the State DPW for work within Route 114 shall be obtained prier to any construction activitywithin UiL, right-of-way . d. All conditions placed on this dcnvelopment by the Baaird of Appeals decision issued October 27 , 1987 shall be met by this development . a. The existing house will be utilized as administrative offices for the facility as indicated on the site plaxri before us. The building is a �;t;ructure of historic interest and stall not be razed_ f . No Certificate of Occupancy shall be .issued prior to a certified As-Built Plart is presented and accepter) by the Board which verifies that the project was constructed as shown in the plan cited and contained in this decision. The following plans shall be deemed a part of this decision; Plans prepared by David H. Dunlop Associates , Inc. Entitled Nursing and Retirement Center of the Andovers Plan A-5 dated 5 6 88, reprised 6 15 88 Plan SP-1 dated 61688 Utility Plan of Lana for ADS ManagemeAt prepared by J.J .B . Associates Dated 5688 M Tiui 0AWAN