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March 23, 1999
Planning Board
C/o William Scott
Town Hall Annex
27 Charles Street
North Andover,MA 01845
RE: Engineering Review
Northeast Storage Corporation
Special Permit
Dear Mr. Scott:
in response to your request, Coler&Colantonio, Inc. has reviewed the submittal package
for the above referenced site. our efforts included a comparison of information submitted
with respect to the requirements of the North Andover Zoning Bylaws, We visited the
site on February 24, 1999 to observe existing site conditions. The submittal package
included the following information:
Plans Entitled
• "Site Plan for Northeast Storage Company", located in North Andover,
Ma4s." consisting of two sheets dated 2/2199, Prepared by Christiansen &
Sergi Engineering Services. Received March 8, 1999.
• "Site Plan for Northeast Storage Company", located in North Andover,
Mass."consisting of two sheets dated 212199,revised March 19, 1999 Prepared
by Christiansen&Sergi Engineering Services, Received March 22, 1999.
• "Hydrology Report", dated February 4, 1999 and Prepared by Christiansen &
Sergi Engineering Services. Received March 8, 1999.
• "Hydrology Report", dated February 4, 1999, revised March 19, 1999 and
Prepared by Christiansen & Sergi Engineering Services. Received March 22,
1999.
• "Legal, Fire Protcotion, Building Elevation, Signago, Lighting and Traffio
Studies", dated March 19, '1999 and Prepared by Christiansen & Sergi
Engineering Services. Received March 22, 1999.
• "Special Permit", dated March 5, 1999 and Prepared by Christiansen & Sergi
Engineering Services. Received March 8, 1999.
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The proposed development is located within the Residence-4 Zoning District and does
not conform to its respective regulations. However, we have pozformed a Site Plan
Review and offer the following comments;
Zoning Bylaw;
1. Section 8.1) It is unclear that proposed development conforms to the bylaw's off-
street parking requirements.
Site Plan Review
2. Section 8.3)5.)ii.) A boundary survey of the site,including meets, bounds and
geometry, should be submitted. The Board may consider relief of this requirement
given the extent of the property,
3, Section 6.3)5.}iv.) Tire site is located within a Residence-4 Zoning District and does
not conform to requirements for this zone. Drainage easements are not indicated on
the plans.
4. Section 8.3)5.)v,)The plans and zoning table indicate that the site is located in the
Industrial-1 Zoning District. The Site is located in the Residence-4 Zoning District,
5. Section 8,3)5.)vii.)Please refer to our Notice of Intent Review for Drainage System
issues,copy enclosed.
6. Section 8.3)5.)xi.)Please sec Notice of intent comments.
T Secron 8.3)5.)xv,}Trees with a diameter over 12" were not indicated.
8. Section 8,3)5.)xvW The location of trash enclosures,if any, was not indicated.
9. Section 8.3)5.)xviii.)Please see our comments on the Notice of Intent Review.
10, Section 8.3)5.)xix.)Typically reviewed by Town Staff,
11. Section 8.3)5.)xxii.)Typically rCviowed by Town Staff.
12, Section 8.3)5.)xxiii.)Typically reviewed by Town Staff,
13. Section 8.3}6,)ii.)d,)Please see Notice of Intent review.
14. Section 8.3)6.)ii.)f.)Riprap should,be placed at the culvert/Swale interfaces to reduce
erosion and scouring.
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15. Section 8.3)6.)i.i.)h.)It is not clear that there will be no adverse impact on the
surrounding arca as a icsult of noisc, smokc,dust or vibration.
16, Section 8,4)4.)It is not clear that the required vegetation for the proposed parking
area has been provided,
We appreciate the opportunity to assist the Planning Board on this project and hope that
this information is sufficient for your needs. If you have any questions please do not
hesitate to contact us.
Very truly yours,
COLER&COLANTONiO, INC.
John C. Chessia, RE
XC: Christiansen.&Sergi
Jim Rand. DPW