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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-11-19 Decision SPR ✓R Town of North Andover BK r� 253 r.E To ti7 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES 10 } 30 School Street tr V ► "" !+r North Andover,MA nwhusetts 01945 �'�"''•* `�� J.SCOTT s1"Cwus+4 °ts NOTICE OF DECISION Led Any appeal shall be filled T',bt�wr�N •;rvM ,;^)t�Ys '� within (20)days after the date of filling this Notice in the Office of the Town i: �a Clerk. $ Date November 19, 1998 Date of Hearing 6/18/96, 14/6/98, 10/20/90, 1 1 8 Petition of i4esiti Davelonnent r. Premises affected Re« .a„ nil Referring to the above petition for a special permit from the requirements of the North Andoy_u zonioq-Bylaw section s.s jaite PlIg r vi—) so as to allow to construct a 24,000 St office building. APR 16'SS Ax10:01 y rAfter a public hearing given on the above date, the Planning Board Voted t0 APPROVE the SPECIAL PERMIT SITE PLAN REVIEW P. based upon the following conditions: Signed m yry CC: Director of Public Works Rlahard S.Rowen.Chairman ' Building Inspector Natural Resource/Land Use Planner Allsonlescarbeau.V hair a Health Sanitarian Assessors John lm ns Clerk Police Chief Fire Chief Richard- ardella Applicant Engineer Joseph V.Mahoney Towns Outside Consultant File Planning Board Interested Parties �y COKSEIZVATLOH•[�s1��o HE.1LT11•;979)68lFYSaU PL,INLVII';C•(47fi 6✓�9535 a` "DUILDINCQPFICE•(47S168ft-4535 'ZO'4tt4C;fin.IRAOF APPEALS•{9ie)6M9ut• '146 MAIN STREET ESSEX NOWM 1ikGK't'ICY OI� OE M LAWRENCE, MASS. A'TRUE COPY: ATTM Rr.i(aItq F_R 0 r 0V''F% t�' B ` "��"r �"0 1 P 44 Town of North Andover „q,T OMCB OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES are at 6 37 Charles Street Road ar'. North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 ss�cNu have to W[I.LtAM 3.SCO[t turn on] !3lrrerar rare tha (978)689-9531 Pax(978)688.9542 do to m' that he November 19, 1998 into wh Kelley r NardelL Ms.Joyce Bradshaw alleviate Town Clerk count M 120 Main Street taken tv No. Andover,MA 01845 Meador Re; Site Plan Review/Rt, 125&Hillside Road(Executive Quarters) with the the with Mr.Ro Dear Ms,Bradshaw, Kelley The North Andover Planning Board held a public hearing on Tuesday evening,August 18, 1998 12:00 p at 7:30 p.m, in the Senior Center,upon the application of Mesiti Development, l l Old Boston were ca Road,Tewksbury,MA 01976 requesting a special permit under Section 8.3 Site Plan Review of emerge. the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. The legal notice was properly advertised in the North Chestnt Andover Citizen on July 29and August 5, 1998 and all parties of interest were duly notified. The that it i; following members were present:Richard S, Rowen,Chairman, Alison Lescarbeau,Vice issues a Chairman,John Simons,Clerk, Alberto Angles,Associate Member,Joseph V,Mahoney and Rosenb Richard Nordella. Kathleen Bradley Colwell was also present. Rosenb people The petitioner was requesting a special permit to allow for the construction of a 24,000 SF office they wi building, The location of the project is the corner of Hillside Road and Rt. 125 and is in the stated t Business 4(B4)Zoning District. thirty fi they ha, Paul Marchionda was present to represent the Executive Quarters. Mr.Marchionda stated that it Ms.Le' is a three story 24,047 SF four story building with office space on three floors and they are signs. supplying a parking garage underneath. Dermit Kelley of DIK Associates went over his traffic Paul H1 study. Mr.Kelley stated that he saw 30,000 cars per day on Rt. 125 which cam out to 1,100 cars an hour. Mr.Kelley stated that Rt. 125 has a no access line. Mr,Kelley stated that if you put a traffic to of s revi driveway at Rt. 125 you would have to cross three lane of trac to go south on Rt. 125. Mr. wenlocat Kelley stated that the access out of the parking lot would be controlled by a stop sign. Mr.Kelley stated that the existing queue would be four cars and only thirty four cars would exit the site in E isothe b the evening, Mr.Mahoney asked Mr.Kelley to repeat the number of cars per day. Mr.Mahoney asked who the building is geared for. Mr.Marchionda stated that Mr.Mesiti will be taking the Ms.Le majority of the building. Mr. Simons asked what the number of parking spaces there are. Mr, stated t Marchionda stated that there are 80 spaces. Mr,Rowen asked what the number of spaces exit wit required were, Mr.Marchionda stated 90. Mr.Rowen stated that this building is huge for the Road. community it's located in. Mr. Marchionda stated that the height requirement is 60 feet and we people BOARD OFAPPEALS 689.9541 nUnDrNG 688.9545 CONSERVA71ON 688.9530 ttaALTH 688.9540 PLANNING 688.953.5 e. y- �r t ` I 5401 PG 255 NORTh are at 60 feet. Mr.Simons asked why they did not put a curb cut in on Rt. 125 between Ellside Road and Osco Drug, Mr.Kelley stated that if a car was traveling south on Rt. 125 they would have to make a U-tum to access the building, Ms.Lescarbeau slated that they could make a right turn only exit if they did a curb cut after the island on Rt.125. Mr. Kelley stated that it is very rare that the state would let you access a no access line, Mr.Rowen asked what plans would you 78)688,9 do to make it so people don't cut through Chestnut Green and Hillside Road. Mr.Kelley stated that he would put a right turn only sign at the exit. Mr. Simon asked if they could put a curb cut into where the island ends. Mr. Kelley stated that he could go back to the state and ask, Mr. Kelley suggested that they put a Do Not Enter sign at the back entrance to Chestnut Green. Mr. I Nardeila asked Mn turn Kelley if he thought there was an access to tu out to Rt, 125 would that alleviate congestion on Hillside Road. Mr.Kelley stated yes. Wayne Gendran asked when the count was taken. Mr.Kelley stated one count was taken on March 13, 1998 and the other was taken March 24, 1998 and it was when Merrimack College was in session. Jim Tobin 19 ...... Meadowood Road asked what time they did the counts. Mr.Kelley stated that they were done at 7-9 a.m, and then 4-6 p.m. Mike Rosenberger of Bucklin Road stated that he got a list together with the other neighbors and they also did their own traffic study and they counted 1300 cars. Mr.Rosenberger asked if they counted the number of vehicles that enters Hillside Road. Mr. Kelley stated that he did not count that. Mr.Rosenberger stated that they did their study from 12,00 p.m.-6,30 p.m.and they found 3 cars per minute that go through Hillside Road and 76% were=s cutting through. Mr.Rosenberger stated that the cut through was left there for emergency access only,per the safety officer. Mr. Rosenberger stated that the parking now in )f Chestnut Green is insufficient and people are parking on'WdIside Road. W.Rosenberger stated that it is very difficult pulling off of Rt, 125 onto Hillside Road as it is and there are also snow ne issues and rain issues. Ms. Lescarbeau asked if there is a no parking sign on Hillside Road. Mr. Rosenberger stated no,and there are also school buses that travel down the road. Mr. Rosenberger stated that there have already been four accidents reported and our other concern is people coming out of the other exit of Meadowood. Mr.Rowen stated that he does not think e they will use the other exit. Mr.Rosenberger asked if they considered Stop&Shop. Mr.Kelley ce stated that they considered Stop&Shop and Forestview, Mr,Rosenberger stated that there arc :: thirty five children in the neighborhood that are under the age of six. Mr, Rosenberger stated that they have asked for signs to be put up for the people to slow down but,no one ever put them up. Ms.Lescarbeau stated that she would suggest they call and complain every day until you get the Lit signs. Paul Hajec,the towns traffic consultant was present to talk about traffic. Mr,Hajec stated that in ars his review of the proposed development was that he feels the same way as the Board. Mr.Hajec a e went over some of his issues that he felt were important, Mr.Hajec stated tha t th d e3 ign and the e and flcy location of the driveway is a concern. Another problem is that there is no access line connecting to Chestnut Green is crossing a wetland. Mr.Hajec stated that the driveway proposed ney is the best they can do, Mr,Hajec stated that they did the best they could do on land restraints. Ms.Lescarbeau asked what Mr.Hajcc3 feeling is on the right turn only onto Rt. 125, Mr.Hajec stated that if the no access line was not there it would be all right but,they need to evaluate the exit with the signage, Mousad Roya asked if Mr.Hajec thought that they should widen Hillside Road, Mr.Hajec;stated that he does not think that is necessary. Mr.Roy&stated that when people are trying turn it is very difficult to see if people are parking on Hillside Road, Bob Craft • Yf BI( 5401 PG 256 stated that they have been putting a lot of signal fights on Rt.125 in Andover and asked if the Associa present., town has any input on putting a traffic light in, Mr.Rowen stated that the cars are going a lot faster at that past of Rt. 125 where Andover is putting in lights. Mr.Ha ec stated that the state Paul Ms' bases getting signal on signal warrants and he does not think that this intersection meets any signal Lescarb''. warrants. Bob Craft stated that he does not agree. Bob Craft stated that he has been discussing were thE'. this before Meadowood was put in and this town has done nothing to alleviate traffic,all's they architec! did was put in a silly island. window' oa!,B e Gary William the architect stated that this is a four story building with ground level parking. Mr, issues b William stated that there will be a lobby in the center of the building and three floors of office e est'', space, Mr.William stated that there will be a metal roof and lime stone arches The building will sugg est4 be made of textured block, Mr. Simons asked what the sides of the buildings looked like. Mr. the Zothe f', William stated that it is the same as the front but,without the palladium window. Mr,Nardella W asked how this resembles the height of Chestnut Green, Mr.Barrett stated that it is the same. think k r' Mr. Rowen stated that this is an awful looking plan and it doesn't go with the neighborhood. Mr. are very Simons stated that this is so different from anything else in the neighborhood. Mr, Simons stated the land', that this building belongs in a business park on Rt. 128 and you didn't even show side views of strip e the building which is a requirement. Ms.Colwell stated that we definitely need to have side the the strip elevations: Mr.Mahoney stated that we have to consider the abutting properties which it states repesei asked w' right out of the zoning bylaw. Mr.Nardella stated that all the other buildings in the town are ingles country looking. Mr.Marchionda stated that Mr.Mesiti could not be here tonight but that he shinglesM '. hic would like Mr.Mesid to tell the Board his feelings on the building. Mr.Rowen suggested that building. they down size the building. Mr,Marehionda asked if the height of the building or the design of red cola the building. Mr.Rowen stated that the roof looks like a squatty little hat that doesn't fit the material building. Ms.Lescarbeau stated to Bill Barrett that he has been around the town long enough to Colwell know what this Board is looking for and We've tried to get a village look. Ms.Lescarbeau stated Keay st' that we've tried to get a village look and she does agree this is a little to much for this site. Bill Barrett stated that we did take a lot of time to design this and we want this first class. Mr.Barrett Kelly sti. stated that he will be in the building,Mr.Mesiti will be there and another tenant. Mr.Barrett doing it;, stated that he did not want an Osco Drug. Mr.Nardella asked why textured block and not wood. Irene Ca Mr.Barrett stated that is so they don't have to paint it every five years. Leslie 121 Winter behind e' Street stated that at the beginning of the meeting they said it will be three stories but,it looks four homeou stories. Mr.Rowen stated that the fourth floor is the underground parking. Mousad Roya stated cut with that the Chestnut Green building is much more appealing. This is the gateway to North Andover Officer and we need to make something more appealing. Mr.Angles stated that this does not match the safer anything in the neighborhood. Sgt. Sat.Y stated Continued until September 15, 1998. Road tl' There was no meeting due to the Primary Elections. Continued until the October 6, 1998 intersec stated 0. meeting. Hillside The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on October 6, 1999. The following Rowen members were present;Richard S.Rowen, Chairman,John Simons,Clerk,Alberto Angles, that he applicar', i�7 6K 5401 PG' 257 Associate Member and Joseph Mahoney, Kathleen Bradley Colwell,Town Planner was also P present. Paul Marchionda was present to represent Executive Quarters, Mr.Rowen stated that Ms, al Lescarbeau,Mr.Nardella and himself met with the developer. Mr.Rowen stated that the issues were the mass and the scale of the building, Tony Mesiti showed the-Board a revised copy of the architecture of the building. Mr,Mesiti stated that they added pointed peaks,pillars and smaller windows to the building, Mr.Mesiti stated that they did not color the plan because we wanted ..... ...... the Boards input first, Mr.Simons stated that this is better in some respects but,still has some issues because it doesn't fit in with the other buildings. Mr.Rowen stated that Ms.Colwell suggested maybe removing the garage underneath. Ms.Colwell stated that they could try to get the Zoning Board of Appeals to give them a variance for less parking spaces so they could knock off the first floor. Mr,Mahoney stated that these buildings don't have to fit in with others and I think Watts Regulator Building is awful looking, a Mr.Mesiti stated that they have taken a look t Merrimack College and took a look at the buildings next door. Mr.Mesiti stated that the trees o see the buildings behind. Mr.Rowen questioned are very high in the area and it will be difficult t A the landscape strip in the front of the building, representative of Meehan Architects stated that material of the building was, A the strip will be filled with trees. Mr.Simons asked what the ma representative of Meehan Architects stated that it was brick,granite and limestone, Mr.Rowen asked what the roof was made of. Mr.Mesiti stated that they are flexible and can go with shingles. An abutter asked what is the necessity for having an underground garage. Mr. Marchionda stated that it is due to zoning. An abutter of 10 Peterson Road asked how the building is going to be accessed, Mr. Rowen stated that the brick is an improvement and a soft K red color would be nice. Ms.Colwell stated that as long as the roof is not of shinny meta material. Mr.Rowen recommended that they uniform the roof to go with the building, Ms, a installed. Dermit Colwell passed out a letter that Jim Towle wrote asking for a traffic light to be n :d Kelly st ated that they drew up a new alternative right turn out onto Rt. 125 on the plan. Mr. Kelly stated that he sent the letter to Boston to find out if it was feesable and how they go about eft doing it. Mr.Kelly went over the plans. id. s appreciate the no left turn but,she was Irene Catalano 37 Bucklin Road,stated that site doe Z, Mr.Rowen stated that any input the behind a elder bus while it was waiting to take a left turn, Ur homeowners have would be appreciated. Ms.Colwell stated that Osco Drug already had a curb :ed afte cut with the church that owned it prior. An abutter stated that he met with Sgt. Soucy,9 Y ki Officer and he recommends an entrance and exit and entrance on Rt. 125. The abutter asked if the safety officers comment would impact the states decision. The abutter asked if they c udu se Sgt. Soucy to propose this to the state. The abutter stated that when they met with Sgt, Soucy he stated that he would be against a traffic;light because it would cause cars to back up onto Hillside that Hillside Road and Rt. 125 are the most heavily used than any other Road. Mr.Towle stated intersection. Mr.Rowen stated that we are trying to make it a workable intersection, Mr.Towl e stated that they are not solving existing traffic. They are not doing anything with Rt. 125 and out of his road, Mr, de Road. Mr.Towle stated that he waits 5.7 minutes sometimes to get Hillside Rowen asked if the state wants to put in a traffic light would you recommend it. Mr.Kelly stated that he would not recommend it, Mr.Towle asked if Mr.Kelly is saying that because the applicant will have to pay for it. Mr.Kelly went over the numbers of cars that travel on Rt. 125 ye' q 1 y and Hillside Road and he does not think it would beat the warrants for a traffic light for this Ms.Col location, An abutter stated that he is not sure that he is in favor of a traffic light but,he would conditio; Re city and the safety officer to be involved, Mr.Rowan stated that the town has hired a traffic were an) consultant. Paul Hajec of Hajec Associates,stated that he agrees with Mr.Kelly and believes this is the best plan for this development. Mr.Hajec stated that he does not think that the state would Ms.Col approve a right turn onto Rt. 125, Mr.Hajec went over the number of cars needed for a warrant, lights on Mr.Kelly went over reasons why the states would not approve an exit on Rt, 125, Mr.Rowen the light: stated that lie does not see a problem of having cars being backed up on 100'of Hillside Road. security An abutter stated that your affecting the complexity of the intersection. An abutter stated that his that the} only request would be to have the traffic consultant and the safety officer to influence the state. Mr,Angles asked since there was an existing foundation on the property could there be a curb cut Mr, Sim already there. Mr.Kelly stated that there wasn't. An abutter asked if ihey could are the island Marehio onto Rt, 125 so that cars can't enter from Chestnut Green, Mike Madderas stated that the Fire with a si Department would not allow that, Mr.Marchionda went over the landscaping plans with the sign was Board. Mr. Simons asked if they could lift the berm up and have a picket fence. Mr,Mesiti Mr. Sim stated that they will be shielding the homes from the building. he hopes Continued until October 20, 1998, Dermit 1 Departrr The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on October 20, 1998. The following Highwal members were present:Richard S.Rowen,Chairman,Alison Lescarbeau,Vice Chairman,John Kelly stz Simons,Clerk,Alberto Angles,Associate Member,Richard Nardella and Joseph Mahoney. Kathleen Bradley Colwell,Town Planner was also present, Mr, Sim Mr.Wei Paul Marchionda of Marchionda Associates,Michael Weinmeyer,Landscape Architect,Anthony stated th Mesiti,Mesiti Development,Ken Grandstaff,Mesiti Development and Bill Barrett were present representing Executive Quavers. Michael Weinmeyer went over the landscaping plans with the 6. Ms.Col Board. Mr, Weinmeyer stated that there would be a buffer on Hillside Road. They will be meeting keeping the existing trees and adding 6'-7'maple trees, Mr.Weinmeyer showed the Board would rr pictures of the property. Mr,Weinmeyer stated that they would put up an orange fence to save f the existing trees, Mr.Weinmeyer stated that he would like to be there the day construction is Cont'snu+ started so he watch what trees are taken down and they don't make any mistakes, Mr. Weinmeyer stated that they would be putting P.J.Rhododendrons in the front of the building The Nor followin along Rt 125 with a picket fence. p g Nardella Mr.Simons questioned what it would look like looking at the site from the homes on Hillside Road. Mr.Weinmeyer showed Mr.Simons pictures of what it would look like. Mr.Rowen Dave W asked what size the buffer trees were. Mr.Weinmeyer stated that they are 6'-7'high, Mr. to repre; Simons stated that they need to buffer the parking lot. Ms.Colwell asked if there was going to be standing ni at a berm at the Swale. Mr.Weinmeyer stated that there was not. Mr.Nardella stated that the � �, on f Board wants to make sure that there is a solid buffer to shield the homes from headlights. Mr. m homes a Weinmeyer stated that they put in a lot of buffer but,if the Board would like to add more later r the hom that would be fine, Ms.Cal that the, Y 'nor w Ms.Colwell questioned HVAC units. Mike Madderos stated that they are not typical air conditioners,they are air chillers which are enclosed like a dumpster. Ms.Colwell asked if there were any rooftop units. Mr.Madderos stated that there are none, s Ms.Colwell questioned the lights on the site. Ms,Colwell stated that we don't want to see the d lights on all night long,maybe just a light over the door. Anthony Mesiti stated that we could put t the lights on a timer. Ms.Colwell suggested that they work with the Police Department for security reasons. Mr.Rowan stated that the light couldn't leave the property. Mr,Mesiti stated is that they could work with their electrician. Simons questioned the sign. Mr.Madderos stated that it would be put on Rt. 125. Mr. Marchionda showed the Board a draft plan of the sign.Mr.Mesiti stated that they are working with a sign company to make sure we go by the Town's sign bylaw. Mr. Simons asked what the sign was trade of. Mr.Marchionda stated that they are still working with the company on that. Mr. Simons stated that he hopes the sign is consistent with the building, Mr.Simons stated that f F& he hopes the sign is subdued. Mr.Mahoney stated that Butcher Boy has an attractive sign, M.: Dermit Kelly stated that he spoke to the Fire Department and Fred Soucy of the Police Department and they have no problems with the plan. Mr, Kelly stated that they spoke to Mass Highway today and they are going to be doing a study on this.intersection in the next year. Mr. ' Kcity stated that he gave Mass Highway a copy of the plan they did. w. Mr. Simons questioned whether Mr.Weinmeyer has ever seen islands in the road landscaped. Mr.Weinmeyer stated that he has seen islands with Rosarugueso on Cape Cod. Mr, Simons y stated that he thinks it is a fabulous idea if the applicants would like to consider it. Ms.Colwell stated that she needs a final elevation plan. Mr.Mesiti stated that for the next meeting they would have the sign details and parking lot lighting, Mr.Rowen stated that lie r would recommend Ms.Colwell draft a decision for the next meeting. Continued until the November 17, 1998 meeting. The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on November 17, 1998. The following members were present:Richard S. Rowen,Chairman,John Simons,Clerk,Richard rm Nardella&Joseph V,Mahoney Yn . Dave Willett of Marchionda Associates and Mike Madderos of Mesiti Development were present to represent Executive Quarters. Mr.Willett stated that the proposed sign is 145 SF free be standing and is 250' away from the homes. Mr.Madderos stated that there will Drily be two lights an at night for security reasons. There is one on opposite side of the building away from the homes and one in the far parking lot which will be facing down on the parking lot so that none of the homes well see the light. Ms.Colwell had questions regarding the ventilation of the parking garage, Mr.Madderos stated that they will be installing anodized aluminum louvers which look like siding. Mr.Mahoney t BK 401 PG 2 asked if it will be an all year round garage. Mr.Madderos stated that they would be but,they will HI118 not be heated, Site Masoud Rahgozar 15 Bucklin Road,had questions regarding the sign. Mr.Rowen stated that it if The meets the sign bylaw requirements it can be put in. Mr.Nardella asked if it is the same sign as cons they did at Crossroads and if it is lit from the ground up. W.Madderos stated that it was, Distr and t Mr.Rahgozar questioned what the building was made of. Mr.Nardells stated that the developer Dew made a lot of movement from the first plans submitted and has worked a lot with the Town. Mr. with Madderros stated that the columns will be made of limestone and the building will be made of The brick, The bottom of the building will be made of clapboard and it will have a shingle or shingle Zons affect roof. Mr. Rahgozar had concerns with the no left turn sign going on Milside Road. Ms.Colwell stated FIN) that Sgt. Soucy is taking that to the Selectmen. 1. '1 On a motion by Mr.Nardella,seconded by Mr. Mahoney,the Board voted unanimously to close e the public Hearing. 2 .1 On a motion by Mr.Nardella, seconded by Mr. Mahoney,the Board voted unanimously to t approve the site plan review known as Executive Quarters-(Hillside Road and Rt. 125 bypass). 3 1 t 4. 1 Attached are the conditions. c Sincerely, Richard S.Rowen,Chairman North Andover Planning Board = 7, s Fina Nori ': con( appr SPE'. 1, OV ra V 3 BK 5401 F6 261 githide Road—Executive Quarters it Site Plan Review-Special Permit Tice Planning Board hcrei n approves the Special Permit/Site Plan Review for the if construction of a 24,000 SF office building located in the Business—4(B-4)Zoning District.The proposed office building has an enclosed parking area on the ground floor and three floors of office space above.This Special Permit was requested by Mesiti Development Corp.,t 1 Old Boston Road,Tewksbury,MA. This application was filed r with the Planning Board on July Ib, 1998. r. The Planning Board makes the following findings as required by the North Andover Zoning Bylaws Section 8.3 and 10.3; FINDINGS OF FACT. d 1. The specific site is an appropriate location for the project as it is adjacent to an existing office park and is zoned for business; 2. The use as developed will not adversely affect the neighborhood as a sufficient buffer from lighting and noise has been provided; 3. There will be no nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles or pedestrians as a separate turning lane onto Rt. 125 will be created; 4. The landscaping approved as a part of this plan meets the requirements of Section 8,4 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw; 5. The site drainage system is designed in accordance with the Town Bylaw requirements and has been reviewed by Town's engineering consultant; 5. The applicant has inet the requirements of the Town for Site Plan Review as stated in ... Section 8.3 o£ihe Zoning Bylaw; 1. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper operation of the proposed use. Finally the Plawr ng 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£ally in compliance. The Planning Board hereby grants an approval to the applicant provided the following conditions ate met; SPECIAL CONDITIONS. 1. Prior to the endorsement of the plans by the Planning Board,the appllcant must comply with the folbwing conditions. 1 BK 5401 Pr3 2 a) The location of the entrance sign and a detail including size and materials must be added to the plan. b) The final plan must be reviewed and approved by the Town's engineering consultant,DPW and the Town Planner and subsequently endorsed by the Planning Hoard,The final plans must be submitted for review within ninety days of filing the decision with the Town Clerk. c) A bond in the amount of tee thousand dollars(S10,000)shall be postal for the purpose of insuring that a final as-built plait showing the location of all on-site utilities,structures,curb cuts,parking spaces and drainage facilities is submitted The bond is also in place to insure that the site is constructed in accordance with the approved plan. This bond shall be in the form of a check made out to the Town of North Andover. This check will then be deposited into an interest bearing escrow account. 2. Prior to the start of construction: a) A construction schedule shall be submitted to the Planning Staff for the purpose of tracking the construction and informing the public of anticipated activities on the site. b) Orange construction fence must be placed along the drip line of the trees to be preserved as shown on the plan.As shown on the Landscape Plan,all trees proposed within 25'of the wetlands are to be saved. Existing trees s' adjacent to Hillside Road must also be preserved. c) This line must be reviewed and approved by the Town Planner prior to construction. d) The erosion control barrier must be erected along the 25'wetland buffer as shown on the Guiding Plan. This barrier is to delineate the limit of work beyond which no clearing is to be done. 3. Prior to FORM U verification(Building Permit Issuance): 6. a) The final site plan myiars must be endorsed and three(3)copies of the signed plans must be delivered to the Planning Department. b) A certified copy of the recorded decision must be submitted to the Planning Department, 7. 4. Prior to verification of the Certificate of Occupancy: :r ZE 2 ' s .. ;r BK 5401 PG 263 R: a) The applicant must submit a letter from the architect or engineer of the project "ting that the Wilding,sigM Widscaping,lighting and site layout substantially comply with the plans m1kreviced at the end of this decision as endorsed by the Plarming Board. The landscape buffer along Hillside Road must shield the adjacent homes from the glare of the headlights of the cars in the parking lot. b) The applicant must submit a letter from the era& engineer of the project staling that the so layout m*atandally complies with the approved "Conceptual Access Plan - Al. 4" referenced at the end of this decision as endorsed by the Planning Board, c) An 8' tall stockade fence must be constructed as indicated on the plan as an enclosure for the dumpster and air conditioning unit. d) The Planning Staff shall approve all artificial lighting used to illuminate the site. All lighting shall have underground wiring and shall be so arranged " that all direct rays from such lighting f&entirely within the site and shall r be shielded or recessed so as not to shine upon abutting properties or ^'s streets. The Planning Staff shall review the site. Any changes to the approved lighting plan as may be reasonably required by the Planning Staff shelf be made at the owner's expense. e) The building must have commercial fire sprinklers installed in accordance with the North Andover Fire Depmtrnent. S. Prior to the finei revw of security: a) The Planning Staff shad 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 showing final topography,the location of all on-site utilities.structures,curb cuts,Parking spaces tuxl drainage facilities must W` be submitted to and reviewed by the Planning Staff and the Division of Public Works. b, Any stockpiling of materials(dirt,wood,construction material,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 minimize any dust problems that may accur with adjacent properties. Any stock piles to remain for longer than one week must be fenced off and covered, 7. In an effort to reduce noise levels,the applicant shall keep in optimum working order,through regular maintenance,any and all equipment that shall tunanate sounds from the structures nr site. 3 w` N 8. All site lighting shall provide security for the site and structures however it must not create any glare or project any light onto adjacent residential properties, 9. Any plants,trees or shrubs that have been incorporated into the Landscape Plan approved in this decision that die within one year from the date of planting shall be replaced by the owner. 10. The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours prior to commencing any excavation, 11. Gas,Telephone,Cable and,Ekctric utilities shall be installed underground as specified by the respective utility companies. 12. No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during burning season under the Fire Department regulations. 13. No underground fuel storage shall be installed except as may be allowed by Town Regulations. 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,Cornmissiotk or Department that requires changes in the plan or design of the building as presented to the Planning Board,may be subject to modification by the Planning Board. x, 16. Any revisions shall be submitted to the Town Planner for review.If these revisions are deemed substantial,the applicant must submit revised plans to the Planning ce' Board for approval. L� 17. This 7pccW Permit approval shall be deemed to have lapsed after (two years from the date permit granted)unless substantik use or construction has commenced. Substantial use or construction Wme will be determined by a majority vote of the Planning Board. Is. The following information shall be deemed part of the decision: " a) Plan Titled: Materials&Elevation Project: Office Building for A,Mesiti Development Corporation � Exe< North Andover,Massachusetts Prepared by: Meehan Architects Manchester,NH Dated: Nov. 12, 1998 Scale: 118"=V Y . a 8K 5401 PG 265 264 b) Plan Titled: Executive Quarters in North Andover,MA x. Prepared for: Mesiti Development Corp. I 1 old Boston Road Tewksbury,Massachusetts Prepared by: Marehionda&Associates.L.P. t . 62 Montvale Ave.,Suite I Stoneham,MA 02180 Dated: June 30, 1998,rev.8/5/98,817/98,8/31198,11/12/98 r Sheets: I through 10 c) Plan Titled: Conceptual Access Plan—Alt.4 (Hillside Road Right Turn Lane onto Route 125) Location: Hillside Road at site drive adjacent to Route 125 North Andover,MA Proponent: Mesi#i Devebprr►ent Corp. Tewksbury,Massachusetts Prepared by: DJK—Dermot J.Kelly Associates,Inc. Two Dundee Park,Suite 301 Andover,MA 01810 Date: 8/24/99,rev.9/18198, 10/19/98 rill as cc. Director of Public Works Building Inspector Health Administrator Assessors Conservation Administrator Planning Board Police Chief Fire Chief Applicant Engineer File Executive Quarters -Site Plan Review 5 m