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April 26, 1999 PbANP4'§ 0Ji6!!iT
Planning Board
C!o William Scott
Town Hall Annex
27 Charles Street
North Andover,MA 01845
RE: Supplemental Engineering Review
Northeast Storage Corporation
Special Permit
Dear Mr. Scott:
In response to your request, Coler & Colantonio, Inc. bas reviewed the supplemental
submittal package for the above referenced site. Our efforts included a comparison of
information submitted with respect to the requircmcn(s 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
0 None Received
Reports Entitled
® Letter of Response, dated April 8, 1999, received April 12, 1999 and
performed by Christiansen &Sergi, ,
,onin R law;
1. Section 8.1)it is unclear that proposed development conforms to the bylaw's off-
street parking requirements.
nis issue should be reviewed by the North Andover Planning Board and Building
Inspector.
101 Accord Park Drive 781.982-5400
Norwell, MA 02061-1685 Fax: 781-982-5490
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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 prapeny.
The lease line has been indicated. No further comment.
3. Section 8,3)5).)iv.) The site is located within a Rcsidcncc-4 Zoning District and does
not confonn to requirements fur this zone. Drainage easements art not indicated on
the plans.
Reportedly, the Zoning,Map provided to Coler& Colantonio did not correctly
indicate this area. No further comment.
4. Section 8.3)5.)v.)The plans and zoning table indicate that the site is located in the
ncjustrial-.l Zoning District. The site is located in the Residence-4 Zoning District.
See comment 3 above.
5. Section o.3)5.)vii.)please refer to our Notice of intent Review for Drainage System
issues, copy encloseu.
Refer to our comments regarding the supplemental NO!review.
6. Section 83)5.)xi.)Please see Notice of Intent comments.
See comment 5 above.
7-1 Section 8.3)5.)xv.)Trees with a diameter over 12" were not indicated.
The Planning Board should comment on :his issue.
8. Sections 8.3)5.)xvi.)The location of trash e1-G110SUIes, if any, was not indicated.
A `dumpster' location was indicated on the plans, however the method of
screening/enclosure, if any, was not indicated,
9. Section 8,3)5.)xviii,) Flcase see our comments on the Notice of Intent Review.
See comment S above.
10. Sect_lvn 8.3)5.)xix.)'T`ypically reviewed lay 'own Staff.
No further comment.
11. Section 8.3)5.)xxii.)Typically reviewed by Town Staff.
No further comment.
12. Section 8.3)5.)xxiii.)Typically reviewed by Town Staff.
No further comment.
13. Section 8.3)6.)ii.)d.)Please see Notice of Intent review.
See comment 5 above.
14. Section 8.3)6.)ii.)f.)Riprap should be placed at the culvert/swale interfaces to reduce
erosion and scouring.
Rip rap has been added to the plans. No further comment.
15. Section 8.3)6.)ii.)h.)It is not clear that there will be no adverse impact on the
surrounding area as a result of noise, smoke,dust or vibration.
This issue should be reviewed by the North Andover Planning Board.
16. Section 8.4)4.)It is not clear that the required vegetation for the proposed parking
area has been provided.
Based on the landscaping plan,five trees and numerous smaller shrubs are proposed.
The Planning.board should comment on the adequacy of the design.
We appreciate the opportunity to assist the Planning board on this project and hope that
this information is sufficicut for your needs. If you have any questions please do not
hesitate to contact us.
Very truly yours,
COLER & COLANTONIO, INC.
J n C.Chessia,P.E.
XC: Christiansen &Sergi
Jim,Rand,DPW