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MHF Desion Consultants, Inc. TEL(603)893-0720-FAX(603)893-0733
February 21,2003
Ms. Julie Perrino,Planning Director
North Andover Planning Department
27 Charles Street
North Andover,Massachusetts 01845
Re: Proposed Dunkin Donuts
Route 125,North Andover
MHF 9 160604
Dear Ms. Perrino:
Please find enclosed a conceptual site plan for the property located at 145Andover By-pass (Route 125) and
depicted on the Town of North Andover Tax Maps as Map 25, Lots 39 &42. The proposed conceptual plan is for
a 1420 sf Dunkin Donuts restaurant with drive-thru as depicted on the attached plans. It is our understanding that
this conceptual plan will be discussed at the March 2,2004Planning Board meeting.
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Please review the attached revised information and should you have any questions,please feel free to
call me at your cone 'ence.
Sincer ours,
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Cc: Mr. Greg Nolan,Cafua Management Corporation
Mr. Steve Webster,Dutton and Garfield
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North Andover Planning Board
Unapproved Minrttes
March 2,2004 3
Regular Meethig i
Members Present: Alberto Angles, Chair, George White,Vice Chair,John.Shnons
James Phinney, Associate Member,Rick Nardella,Felipe Schwarz, Clerk
Staff Present: Julie Parrino,Town Planner,Debbie Wilsoit,Planning Assistant
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The Chair called the meeting to order at'7:09PM
Informal Discussioris:
Form J Sign-off-Saville/Wallace Street i
The Planner stated that the sign-off is necessary prior to the issuance of building permits for lots A &B, ?
She stated that a private agreement was made between the builder and the resident. The Planner stated
that she would follow up with the resident to see that the issues are being worked out. The Planning
board signed the Form J. i
ANR Sign-off Authorization
The Planner stated that she prepared a form for the Board members to sign that should be filed with
Registry of Deeds. Sign-off would allow the Planner to endorse ANR plans. Simons stated that the board j
should still review all form A's. He further indicated that since Form A's can be complicated the board
would like to see the applications anyway. Motion.b_y White.to.approve the ANR sign-off
authorization,Second by Nardella Discussiow none Motion carries 5-0 �
Dunkin Donuts-Hillside Road f Steve Webster introduced himsalf to(lie board and stated that he had been before the hoard a few months i
ago, He indicated lie has a firm plan to show the board today. Huseyin Sevinegil from MHF introduced a
concept plan for a proposed 1420 s.f. Dunkin Donuts building located at the corner of Hillside Road and j
Route 125, Current[y an existing vacant gas station is located on the project site. The property is zoned
General Business.He stated that the site is non-conforming in lot area,Mr.Sevinegil stated that he would
need a Special Permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Nardella asked the applicant why the building
was perpendicular on the lot. Nardella stated that he would like to have the building placed so that the
building is facing the front of the street and if it means going to the zoning board for an additional
variance he is in favor of that, Mr.Sevinegil stated that by turning the building the applicant would loose
parking that is required for the location. Schwarz asked if the building would have windows, Mark
Caftra addressed the board and stated the building would have windows. Schwarz stated that lie would j
like to see the residential buildings that abut this property on the plans for the board to review, Angles
asked if the applicant would have to go before Mass Highway for the curb cuts and it was stated yes.
Angles asked where the median strip was located. Mr.Sevinegil indicated where it was located on the
plans. He stated a Mass Highway permit would be required for the site, Phinney asked if the vestibule
could be moved to the front of the building. Mir. Cafua stinted that the vestibule could be moved to the
front,Phinney would like to see different footprints for this building. White would like to see a better
parking plan for the site. Nardella asked how many parking spaces they are required to have acid how
many they have. It was stated 21 parking places. Nardella would like to see a food landscaping plan for
this site, Angles stated that he would like to see something else on this lot. The parking appears to be a
problem and traffic could be problematic. Phinney asked if anyone else has approached the applicant.
Mr. 'Webster stated a used car dealer was an option, Nardella asked if the building had to be gray and
white. Mr. Webster stated that lie could change the color if the board so desired, Nardella would like to
see the island stated on the plans,Angles would like feedback from their independent consultant.
Nardella would like to see a car count and how they handle a back up.The Chair suggested that the [
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applicant think about some of the questions the board p' rescrited and contact the Planning Department if i
they need further information.
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Public Hearing 7:53PM
Town Meeting Article Discussion
0 Residential Adaptive Re-Use Special Permit �
• Phased Development Bylaw �
• Flood Plain District
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R-4 Zoning Amendment for 2 Family Dwellings [
The Planner stated that she has been working to update the draft for the R4 Amendment,She read the
revisions to the board. The roofline pitch was addressed and the applicants would need to go before the
zoning board of appeals, Nardella stated that the Building Commissioner is following the state building i
code. Schwarz would like to see a side entrance that is near the front entrance. Simons asked the Planner
for clarification of the lot size. Simons stated that he would like to see the ramoval of"new" in 2.29,
Phinney stated that putting a second floor on could be creating a second unit. Simons clarified the
wording in 2.29, Simons would like to clarify the language of the roofline, Nardella would like to further
discuss this with the building commissioner, Jeannine McEvoy asked if there were provisions to stop
building up. The Planner stated it was clarified in 8-I. Marilyn McCarthy stated, that the height of the
structures was an issue and would it be restricted on new homes. The PIanner stated that it would not be i
on new structures. Kim Reardon asked the board if this would get in to the warrant since the definitions
need to be changed. The Plattner will verify what needs to be done prior to March 12"'. Mike Manning
asked if a ranch that was turned into a colonial could be turned into a two family after the fact. Nardella
stated that this would require a special permit. Dan Morin thanked the board for listening to the
neighbors. The Chair thanked the residents for corning forward.
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Attorney Manzi asked the board if a change in the retaining wall would be a minor or major modification
due to negotiations with Pulte Domes he would rather not have a public hearing.The board stated that the
Town Planner could make that determination.
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Continued Public Hearings: ,
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The applicant requested to continue to March 16"'in order to have revised information for the board.
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CVS--Site Plan Review
The Planner addressed the board and stated that the Peters Street traffic area needs to be addressed
without incorporating the Inglewood Design. She stated the sidewalks are not wrapped around the i
perimeter of the site.The Planner stated that the board wanted to see a right turn only lane onto Route 114
from.Peters Street, Mr. Mauzi addressed the,board and stated that he is hoping to get through all of the
outstanding issues and would like to see this ready to be voted by the next meeting, Bill Stark addressed
the board and presented building designs to the board. The signage was reduced to comply with the
bylaw, The lighting is conforming to what the board has requested, He stated that landscaping has been
improved. The red sign ban has been carried around the perimeter as requested by the board. Nardella
stated that the building style has improved and White concurred. Mr. Stark presented the red brick and
plaster colors for the board to review. Frank Stewart addressed the board with the landscaping plans.
The landscaping has been added to the entrance. The stonewall will be extended per the boards request.
�. The dumpster has been screened much better with landscaping as the hoard requested. Mr. Stewart
indicated the view from Peters Street oil [lie plans and how the landscaping has been enhanced, Schwarz
asked how recent the applicant has outreached to the church. Mr. Manzi stated that they have been