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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
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Within (20) days after the
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NOTICE OF DECISION
Date„8e gT(!ber •2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
•1993 . . . . . . . . . .
Date of Hearing August 17,• August 31, 1993
Petition of Merrimack Group.Corp: . . . . . , . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Premises affected . off. Sutton, street• •-.Lawrence•AirVgx� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Referring to the above petition for a special permit from the requirements
of the , North•Andover.Zoning•BXlaty,- .Section .8.3 ,- .Site .Plan.Review. , . ,
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so as to permit the, consrucion• of• two• hanc�erst ,one•containiny•5r928•and•one.
containinV.14t296.sg:jf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After a public hearing given on the above date, the Planning Board voted
CpNDITIONALLY
to . APPROVE. . . . . . . .the . . Site•Plan,Review
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based upon the following conditions
cc: Director of PUBLIC Works Signed a. r �
Building Inspector Richard A. Nardella, Chairman
Conservation 'Administrator . • . . . . . . • . • . . • . . • • . • . . . . • . . . . . . .
Health Agent
Assessors
Police Chief
Fire Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applicant
Engineer John Draper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Interested parties • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
I�lanning. . Board
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KAREN H.P. NELSON Al I 120 Main Street 01845
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Director (508) 682-6483
BUILAING NORTH ANDOVER
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CONSERVATION ACnU9 DIVISION OF
HEALTH
NIG PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
September 2 , 1993
Mr. Daniel Long,
Town Clerk
Town Building
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Site Plan Review
Lawrence Municipal
Airport - Two Hangers
Dear Mr. Long:
The North Andover Planning Board held a public hearing on
Thursday evening August 17 , 1993 , in the Senior Center behind the
Town Building on the application of Merrimack Group Corp. , 1 Parker
Street, Suite 1B, Lawrence, requesting Site Plan Review approval
under Section 8. 3 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. The legal
notice was properly advertised in the North Andover Citizen on July
28 and August 4 , 1993 and all parties of interest were duly
notified. The following members were present: Richard Nardella,
Chairman, Joseph Mahoney, Clerk and Richard Rowen.
The petitioner was requesting Site Plan approval for the
construction of two aircraft hangers, one containing 5, 928 sq. ft.
and one containing 10, 296. The premises affected is located off
Sutton Street at the Lawrence Airport in an Industrial-2 (1-2)
Zoning District.
Mr. Mahoney read the legal notice to open the public hearing.
There was no quorum so only a brief discussion of the issues
took place.
Mr. Steve Stapinski, engineer, gave the Board members a brief
overview of the proposed.
1. The hanger will accommodate 8 planes.
2 . The hangers will be made of steel, prefab, similar to
what exists.
3 . No water or sewer.
4 . Power will be provided.
5. Scrub vegetation will be removed, but not the woods in
between.
6. Drainage - added a pair of catch basins
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Lawrence Airport
7 . No drains inside, sloping concrete
8 . No lighting added.
9 . Tapered steel roof.
The Board should schedule a site visit.
Mr. Dan Florence, proponent, gave the Board the following
information:
1. No maintenance at hanger, or around hanger.
2 . Provide a copy of lease agreement
3 . Limit of operation
4 . Hanger is used as a garage for planes only, similar to a
garage for cars.
Limits to hours of operation will be added to the decision.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board
voted to continue the public hearing to August 31, 1993 . Mr.
Nardella also voted.
A site visit was held on August 28 , 1993 .
On August 31, 1993 the Planning Board held a regular meeting.
The following members were present: Richard Nardella, Chairman,
John Simons, Vice Chairman, Richard Rowen, John Draper and John
Daghlian, Associate Member.
Bill Galman, Merrimack Group was present.
Airport tower is closed at night.
There was a discussion of requirements of the Fire Department.
Project cannot install sprinklers because there is no water. No
heat is provided to the hanger. No other hangers at the airport
have sprinklers systems.
The Board was given a draft decision. After reviewing the
decision, the Board had the following comments:
Mr. Draper - delete 3 (b) (i) (ii) (iii) , keep 3 (b) (iv)
Mr. Rowen - delete 3 (b)
Mr. Daghlian - alarm system installed
Mr. Draper smoke detection - conform to applicable state
regulations
On a motion by Mr. Draper, seconded by Mr. Simons, the Board
voted to close the public hearing.
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On a motion by Mr. Draper, seconded by Mr. Rowen the board
voted to approve the site plan decision as written and modified by
deleting specific requirements of the Fire Department and adding
that applicable state regulations be met.
Attached are the conditions the Board approved.
Sincerely,
NORTH ANDOVER PLANNING BOARD
Richard A. Nardella, Chair,
cc: Director of Public Works
Building Inspector
Conservation Administrator
Health Agent
Assessors
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Applicant
Engineer
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Sutton Street - Lawrence Municipal Airport
Merrimack Group Corp.
SITE PLAN REVIEW, SECTION 8.3 OF THE NORTH ANDOVER ZONING BYLAW.
The Planning Board makes the following findings regarding this
Site Plan Review for the construction of two aircraft hangers;
one containing 5,928 feet and one containing 10, 295 sgft. at the
Lawrence Municipal Airport as required by Section 8. 31 of the
North Andover Zoning Bylaws:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. This specific site is an appropriate location for an
aircraft hanger as it is an airport;
2 . The use as developed will not adversely affect the
neighborhood as an airport with hangers currently exists in
the neighborhood;
3 . There will be no nuisance or serous hazard to vehicles or
pedestrians;
4 . Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the
proper operation of the proposed use;
5. The Planning Board makes a specific finding that the use is
in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Bylaw.
Finally, the Planning Board finds that the proposed construction
generally complies with the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw
requirements as listed in section 8. 35 but requires conditions in
order to be fully in compliance.
Therefore, in order to fully comply with the approval necessary
to construct the facility as specified in the Site Plan Review
application before us, the Planning Board hereby grants an
approval to the applicant provided the following conditions are
met:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
1. Prior to any clearing or construction:
a. The applicant shall mark in the field the edge of
clearing and limit of work area. This area shall
follow the grading line as shown on the plan entitled
"Site Development Plan of Land in North Andover, Mass;
Proposed Aircraft Hangers" dated July 1993 . This limit
of work shall be reviewed in the field by the Town
Planner and/or the Tree Warden.
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b. a bond in the amount of $2000. 00 shall be posted for
the purpose of insuring that a final. As-Built plan
showing location of all on site utilities, structures,
curb cuts, parking spaces and drainage facilities be
submitted. 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.
C. the North Andover Division of Public Works shall review
and approve all plans, including storm water drainage,
d. The applicant shall provide a copy of lease agreement
between the Merrimack Group Corp and the Lawrence
Airport Commission.
2 . Prior to FORM U verification (Building Permit Issuance) :
a. This decision shall be recorded at the Essex North
Registry of Deeds and a recorded copy delivered to the
Planning Staff.
3 . Prier to verification of the Certificate of Occupancy:
a. A final as-built showing the location of all on site
utilities, structures, curb cuts, parking spaces and
drainage facilities must be submitted to and approved
by the Division of Public Works.
b. Both aircraft hangers must comply with applicable state
fire and building codes.
4 . This approval is for the construction of airplane hangers
for the storage of airplanes only. No maintenance of
airplanes shall take place in and around the hanger area.
No engines should be operated in the hanger.
5 . The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours
prior to commencing any excavation.
6. Gas, Telephone, Cable and Electric utilities shall be
installed as specified by the respective utility companies.
7 . All catch basins shall be protected and maintained with hay
bales to prevent siltation into the drain lines during
construction.
8 . No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during
burning season under the Fire Department regulations.
9 . No underground fuel storage shall be installed except as may
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be allowed by Town Regulations.
10. All signs within the project shall be of wood or stone, with
uniform lettering and design. The signs shall in no way be
interior illuminated. (Neon or other means) .
11.. Any changes to the plans approved by the Planning Board
shall be reviewed by the Town Planner. Any changes which the
Town Planner may deem as major must be submitted to the
Planning Board for approval .
12 . The provisions of this conditional approval shall apply to
and be binding upon the applicant, it' s employees and all
successors and assigns in interest or control.
The following plans shall be deemed as part of the decision:
Plans Entitled: Site Development
Plan of Land in North Andover, Mass
Proposed Aircraft Hanger
Drawn for: Merrimack Group Corp
1 Parker Street - Suite 1-B
Lawrence, MA 01843
Prepared by: Merrimack Engineering services
66 Park Street
Andover, MA 01810
Dated: July 1993 ;. rev. 8/14/93
Scale: 1" = 20 '
cc: Director of Public Works
Building Inspector
Health Administrator
Assessors
Conservation Administrator
Planning Board
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Applicant
Engineer
File
Airport.SP
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