HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-12-07 Abutter Comments SPR September 8, 2000
Mr. Stephen A. Sakakeeny
Community Representative
89 Hickory Hill Road
North Andover, MA 01845
Secretary Robert Durand
Executive Office of Environmental. Affairs
MEPA Unit
251 Causeway Street, Suite 900
Boston, MA 02114
Regarding: Comments on Proposed Endicott Plaza
North Andover, MA
Dear Secretary Durand:
Background
I represent an organized group of hundreds of North Andover
residents who live in neighborhoods located across from the
proposed Endicott Plaza project. I am writing to advise you of
our historic need for sidewalks to connect our neighborhood to
existing businesses on Route 125, and now the lack of pedestrian
accommodations, which will be compounded by the proposed Endicott
Plaza development. In June 2000, I collected over three hundred
(300) signatures from concerned citizens and area business
leaders, which at that time, were used to petition the
Massachusetts Highway Department (MHD) to construct a sidewalk
along a short stretch of Route 125 (Osgood 'Street) . Our effort
has garnered support from the North Andover Planning Board, and
North Andover Office of Community Development . Additionally, our
state legislators Senator Jajuga and Representative Torrisi have
also written MHD to support our effort .
The MHD agreed to investigate the feasibility of constructing
sidewalks . Additionally, the North Andover Planning Board has
invited me on September 26, 2000 to present "pedestrian issues"
for this area of Route 125 on behalf of area residents . The
following documents are attached regarding our petitioning effort
to-date and include:
Y Map depicting area of petitioning residents and businesses,
and site features;
Y Initial Petition letter to MHD along with signatures;
Y MHD' s initial response to investigate;
North Andover Office of Community Development' s letters of
support submitted to MHD, Planning Board, and Merrimack Valley
Planning Commission;
Secretary Robert Durand
September 6, 2000
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Y Senator Jajuga' s letter of support submitted to MHD; and
➢ MHD' s response to the North Andover Office of Community
Development .
I am tentatively scheduled to meet this month with Representative
Torrisi, business leaders, and town officials on the matter.
The timing of our petitioning efforts and your regulatory review
of the Endicott Plaza was unintended; nevertheless, the proposed
development highlights and compounds the inadequacies of
pedestrian access along Route 125 .
Comments on the Proposed Endicott Plaza
Our vision is to have pedestrian access to development on Route
125 including the proposed Endicott Plaza that is aesthetically
pleasing and functional for both resident-to-business use and
business-to-business use. Suburban towns have developed over the
last 20-years into pockets of residential neighborhoods and
commercial businesses that are isolated from each other except by
car. Cul-de-sacs have forced more automobile travel and the
absence of sidewalks has embattled the pedestrian even when the
destination is in eyeshot. The proposed Endicott Plaza and
stretch of Route 125 is a case-in-point. Developers and
regulators have made great strides in accommodating the
automobile but have virtually ignored the pedestrian. The
proposed Endicott Plaza will be the largest commercial
development in the area that will change the life of the existing
residential and business community. The plaza will increase
pedestrian demand from nearby residential neighborhoods as well
as between new and existing businesses . Specific comments on the
proposed design include :
1 . There are only "token" sidewalk accommodations proposed at the
site . other than providing for resident--to-business
pedestrian access between Barker Street and Endicott Plaza, a
pedestrian cannot travel between businesses .
The hotel and office buildings at Endicott Plaza will generate
a pedestrian demand between adjacent and nearby existing
businesses . Sidewalks should be constructed to accommodate
this need, which will reduce unnecessary automobile trips
within the area.
2 . The signaled intersection proposed at Route 125 and Barker
Street is clearly designed for the car and not for the
pedestrian. Route 125 will be up to 70-feet wide to
accommodate six lanes of traffic. It may be very efficient,
but it is not pedestrian friendly or aesthetically pleasing to
residential neighbors . Even with traffic control, such a
wide intersection would be frightening to cross, particularly
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Secretary Robert Durand
September 6, 2000
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for young adults . At a minimum, a southbound left hand
turning lane from Route 125 to Barker Street is not needed.
Route 125 is no longer suited for four (4) travel lanes (2-
north bound and 2-southbound lanes) . It was originally
designed for low-volume, high-speed travel through farmland
when it was built . Land use has changed sufficiently that
reconfiguration is necessary for the general area from Route
125 at Sutton Street to the Endicott Plaza. Route 125 should
be reconfigured to two (2) travel lanes (i. e . one in each
direction) and a common center turning lane, three (3) lanes
total . Dedicated turning lanes can be used for larger
developments such as Endicott Plaza, if needed. This
reconfiguration will reduce traffic speed, reduce traffic
noise, provide room for the construction of sidewalks on both
sides of Route 125, be less intimidating to cross, and be more
aesthetically pleasing.
Summary
We don' t want "Automile" ! We want sidewalks that encourage
transportation other than by car or SUV, that will connect the
community, and add a new dimension to the area.
The Endicott Plaza will be the largest and most diverse
development in the area having hotel, office, commercial, retail
buildings . The potential pedestrian demand extends far beyond
the borders of the project. Economic activity between Route 125
at Sutton Street and the Endicott Plaza will be fantastic between
businesses and resident, and business-to-business . Morning
coffee, lunch, errands, and the working student can all be done
by walking !
I ask that your office carefully consider our community needs and
solicit input from, and coordinate with, the developer, North
Andover town officials, Massachusetts Highway Department, and the
Merrimack Valley Planning Commission to provide a pedestrian
solution for this area .
Do not hesitate to call me at ( 978) 685-3186 to discuss this
.further or to tour the site .
Very truly yours,
Steph n A. sakakeefy
Community Representative
Enclosures
Secretary Robert Durand
September 6, 2000
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Cc : James Jajuga, Senator, State House, Room 216, Boston, MA
02133 (w/o enclosures)
David Torrisi, Representative, State House, Room 39,
Boston, MA 02133 (w/o enclosures)
Stephen T. O' Donnell, District Highway Director,
Massachusetts Highway Department, 519 Appleton Street, Arlington,
MA 02476 (w/o enclosures)
William Scott, Director, Community Development, 27 Charles
Street, North Andover, MA 01845 (w/o enclosures)
Heidi Griffin, North Andover Planner, 27 Charles Street,
North Andover, MA 01845 (w/o enclosures)
Anthony Komornick, Director, Merrimack Valley Planning
Commission, 160 Main Street, Haverhill, MA 01830 (w/o
enclosures)
10/03/00 12:43 FAX 978 691 6607 EXAM 0 001
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October 3, 2000
Heidi,
This letter is in regards to the proposal of the hotel and mall on the Forgetta farm.
There are several reasons why this should not be allowed.
I have lived 18 years on Rt 125 and during this time the traffic has increased
dramatically. There are daily accidents not to mention the pollution from the cars,
,Since I live on a one way street coming in from 125 I always have to go on 125 no matter
how many times a clay I go out. There are times that I have to sit in traffic which is
backed up past Haffner's. For the residents who live on 125 this could be a life
threatening situation. Building this mall will certainly add to the traffic,pollution and
noise. For the residents who chose to live down town or financially can't afford to live
on Bear Hill Rd,Blue Ridge Rd etc. should not have to have a lesser duality of life in this
town. We all pay the same,percentage of takes.
The hotel is not needed since there are two hotels at the off ramp of495 in Haverhill by
the Westgate Plaza among others in Lawrence and Andover. The five story hotel does
not fit in with'the surroundings. If we can't have traffic lights at Mass Ave and Osgood
St for this reason(when someone has already been killed there)we certainly should not.
have a hotel towering over the countryside, which would not fit in either.
The employment is not needed, since there are job openings everywhere.
As far as the tax revenue goes shame on anyone of the town officials who put money
before the health and well being of their residents.
Carrie Pszybysz
55 Park St
North Andover MA
RECEIVED
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Nt� W }C�V Ms. Heidi Griffin, Town Sakakeeny
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Town of North Andover 89 Hickory Hill Road
Town Hall Annex North Andover, MA 01845 i
27 Charles Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Pedestrian Plan For Route 125 j
Dear Ms . Griffin:
On September 26, 2000, I presented to the Board the lack of
pedestrian access along Route 125 . The issue was presented on
behalf of hundreds of residents and business leaders evidenced
through a petition drive . Specific needs and concerns presented
to the Board included:
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1 . Construction of a sidewalk between the Butcher Boy Plaza
and Barker Street as a minimum and immediate need;
2 . Better sidewalk accommodations at the proposed Endicott
Plaza to provide for business-to-business pedestrian
access;
3. Reduce vehicular traffic accommodations at the proposed
intersection of Route 1.25 and Barker Street to the Endicott
Plaza so not to diminish the atheistics of the area and not
to overwhelm the intrepid pedestrian with expanses of
pavement, unnecessary Lanes, and multiple traffic patterns;
and
4 . The Board know that our community does not want development
of the area do result an ugly, automobile driven commercial
corridor such as Route 28 in Salem, NH where vehicles are
over accommodated and no one can safely walk. The Board
needs to implement a comprehensive pedestrian plan along
the Route 125 Corridor from China Blossom to the proposed
Endicott Plaza in anticipation of rapid development in the
near future.
On September 27, 2000, I met with Mr. William Scott, Director of
North Andover' s Community Development and Services, Mr. Thomas
Yameen, Owner of the Butcher Boy Plaza, and Representative David
Torrisi at town offices to discuss these issues . Based on our
meeting, Mr. Scott, at his recommendation, is coordinating a
Stakeholders conference on the matter. The conference, which
will include property and business owners on Route 1.25 from China
Blossom to Barker' s Farm, the proponent to the Endicott Plaza
project, resident representatives, the Merrimack Valley Planning
Commission, and state and town officials, is intended to identify
specific and comprehensive traffic and pedestrian needs for the
area.
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Ms. Heidi Griffin
November 3, 2000
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Because development in the area can occur much quicker than our
comprehensive plans can be formulated, I ask that the Board
require pedestrian mitigation for all proposed development
between China Blossom and the proposed Hndicott Plaza in the form
sidewalk construction and/or funding to provide for a
comprehensive pedestrian and traffic study or design for this
length of road.
Do not hesitate to call me during business hours at (978) 685-
3186 with any questions .
Very truly yours,
Step en A. Sakakeeny
Community Representative
Cc: William Scott, Director
North Andover Development & Community Services
27 Charles Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Anthony IZomornick, Director
Merrimack Valley Planning Commission
160 Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
Representative David M. Torrisi
State House, Room 39
Boston, MA 02133-1054
Senator James P. Jajuga
State House, Room 216
Boston, MA 02133-1053
Stephen T. O' Donnell, District Highway Director
Massachusetts Highway Department, District 4
519 Appleton Street
Arlington, MA 02476
"Town.own. of North Andover
Office of the Building Deparfinent
Community Development and Services DIVIS1011
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J. Scott, Division Director
27 Chades Street
North Andover, klassachu.seas 0,1845
R Robert Nicetta Telephone (978)688-9545
Buildina Coijj�jjjssjof;�y Fax (978)688-9542
MEMORANDUM
To: Heidi Griffin,Town Plamier
From:Robert Nicetta,Building Conunissioiier�
Date: November 16,2000
Re:Endicott Plan—Zoning Compliance
While performing a review of the Endicott Plaza site plan for compliance I requested clarification of three
(3)issues,Enclosed you will find a reply to these issues from Mr.William Barrett,Manager for Forgetta,
Development LLC.I am satisfied,with the reply that the zoning for the proposed project is in compliance.
N you require further information please call my office.
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Monday, October 30, 2000
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Mr. Robert Nicetta
Building Inspector
Town of North Andover
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Endicott Plaza Zoning Compliance,
Dear Bob:
l am writing in hopes of clarilying several questions which arose
during your meeting with Mr. Angelo Petrozelli, our Project
Architect for Endicott Plaza. As I understand it, the following
three (3) issues need to be clarified prior to your draping a zoning
compliance letter for the Planning Board's review,
1. Medical office as an allowed use in the B-2, and I-2
zones.
We are presently proposing professional office use
within both zones. As I read the off-street parking
regulations we will need to provide I parking space per
300 square feet of professional office use. We are not
presently proposing medical office use, which would
require 3 parking spaces per 1000 SCIUare feet, plus one
per employee. Should we choose to propose a medical
office use at a later date we will work within the
requirements of the zoning bylaw at that time.
2. Restaurant use within the B-I and B-2 zones.
Eating and drinking establishments are listed as an
allowed use in both districts. We are not presently
proposing restaurant use within this project. Should we
choose to propose a restaurant at a later (late we will
work within the requirements of the zoning bylaw at
that time.
3. Parking, access and paving; within the Conservation Commission's fifty (50')
foot No-build Zone.
As you are aware, the Wetlands Protection ByLaw is administered by t17e
North Andover Conservation Commission (NACC) and their designated
Agent, Mr. Brian LaGrasse. Driveways, roadways and parking areas are
permitted in the 50-foot No-Construction Zone whereas structures
irrck:ding, belt not limited to, buildings and residential dwellings are not {see
Section II(p.7) of(he Wetland ByLaw and Regulations). All buildings have
been located outside of the 50-1bot.No-Construction Zone and proposed
work complies with the setback requirements of the ByLaw. If you have
further questions regarding; this matter we would suggest that you speak
directly with Mr. LaGrasse who will re-affirm our lindings.
We appreciate your time and consideration with regard to this matter and we look forward to
working with you throughout the approval process. Please feel free to contact my office with any
further questions or' concerns.
Sincerely,
Wilharrr Barrett. Manager
Forgetta Development 1-LC. Forgetta Development LLC,
CC: C. I ltrnh-ess, I luntress Associates, Inc.
N1. Howard, Epsilon Associates, Inc.
I'• Marchionda, Marchionda & Associates, file.
A. Petrozelli, Design Partnership Architects, Inc.
I Dirk, Vanasse & Associates, Inc.
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Mr. Stephen T. O' Donnell t �}
District Highway Director / 1. f
Massachusetts Highway Department
District 4
519 Appleton Street
Arlington, MA 02476
Re: Citizen Request To Construct Sidewalk - Status Request
Route 125 (Osgood Street)
North Andover, MA
Dear Mr. O' Donnell :
On June 19, 2000, I, as a local community representative, had
submitted a citizen petition to your office indicating our need
for sidewalks in our neighborhood along Route 125 in North
Andover, MA. 'Specifically, we asked that the Massachusetts
Highway Department (MHD) construct a sidewalk on the east side of
Route 125 from Barker Street to the Butcher Boy Plaza. The
sidewalk was estimated to be about 500-feet long. A sidewalk was
needed to:
1 . Reduce vehicular traffic from neighborhoods located within
walking distance to businesses along Route 125 in this
area. Over 300 houses are located in walking distance to
area business;
2 . Introduce pedestrian traffic to the corridor as a new,
functional, and aesthetically pleasing mode of
transportation to the corridor. Without a sidewalk the
area is proceeding to develop into an "automile" like
stretch of road; and
3 . Most importantly provide safety to citizens and individuals
who currently make a pedestrian venture along this segment
of the road. Adults and young adults frequently walk this
stretch of road to work and/or patron businesses at the
Butcher Boy Plaza.
The North Andover Planning Board, Office of Community
Development, Merrimack Valley planning Commission, and our state
legislatures strongly and actively supported this citizen
.request.
Your office kindly and promptly responded in a July 19, 2000
letter, which indicated that MHD shall investigate the
feasibility on constructing a sidewalk on the east side of the
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Mr. Stephen O' Donnell
May 31, 2002
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road. However, I have not received a written report on the
investigation on the matter.
Coincidental to our request was permit applications made by a
private developer for a proposed commercial development called
"Endicott Plaza. " The development is located on the west side of
Route 125. We were pleased to see that a mitigation measure
required by MHD of the developer included construction of a
sidewalk on the west side of Route 125 from Barker Street to the
Butcher Boy Plaza. The mitigation letter is attached.
Unfortunately, the Endicott Plaza project did not move forward
and the sidewalk was not realized.
While the mitigation measure to build a sidewalk along the west
side of Route 125 as part of the Endicott Plaza project clearly
shows MHD' s sensitivity to the pedestrian needs of local
citizens, the measure cannot replace MHD' s commitment to our
original request which was to investigate construction of a
sidewalk on the east side of the road. Therefore, please advise
me on the status of your investigation and its findings .
I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
4tep A. Sa keenyty Representative
Enclosures: 1) Initial community request for construction of
a sidewalk
2) MHD' s response to the request and promise to
perform a feasibility study
3) MDH letter to EOEA on sidewalk mitigation
measure to Endicott Plaza
Cc:
James Jajuga
Secretary Of Public Safety
One Ashburton Place, Room 2133
Boston, MA 02108
Representative David Torrisi
State House, Room 39
Boston, MA 02133
Senator Steven A. Baddour
State House, Room 216
Boston, MA 02133
Mr. Stephen O' Donnell
May 31, 2002
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Richard Bourre, Manager
Public/Private Development
Unit
Massachusetts Highway Dept.
Ten Park Plaza
Boston, MA 02116-3973
Heidi Griffin, Director
Community Development
27 Charles Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Jacki Byerley, Interim
Director
Planning Department
27 Charles Street
North Andover, MA 01845 '�
Planning Board Members
27 Charles Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Kenneth Yameen
Butcher Boy Market
1077 Osgood Street
North Andover, MA 01845
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Mr. Stephen O' Donnell Mr. Stephen A. Sakakeeny
District Highway Director 89 Hickory Hill Road
519 Appleton St . forth Andover, MA 01645
Arlington, MA 02174
Re: Citizen Request to Construct Sidewalk
Route 125 (Osgood Street)
North Andover, MA
Dear Mr. O' Donnell:
1 represent hundreds of neighborhood residence in North Andover
that request the Massachusetts Highway Department construct a 500
foot long sidewalk along a short stretch of Route 125 in North
Andover. This walkway would connect hundreds of nearby
residences with local businesses which otherwise are separated by
a dangerous length of state road. Enclosed is the following:
• A map indicating where the sidewalk is needed;
Signed petitions from stakeholder residents and business; and
• MHD' s Pedestrian Transportation Plan (from MHD website) .
I was pleased to see in the Pedestrian Transportation Plan that
MHD is pro-pedestrian and that the Plan' s vision and our vision
for a sidewalk are a perfect match. Construction of a sidewalk
would provide and safe and convenient way for pedestrians to shop
or work at the Butcher Boy Plaza, 10 businesses, that otherwise
is only accessible by automobile.
Community support is extremely strong . Attached are signatures
representing 80 households and the owner of Butcher Boy Plaza.
At .least 300 hundred citizens signed in support of a sidewalk
which represent 189 legal-aged adults and Ill children. The
children are future sidewalk users . Petition response rate was
over. 80 percent ?
According to Mr . Steven Chandler and Mr. Bryan Fallon of your
office, Route 125 is scheduled for re-surfacing which includes
the stretch of road where the sidewalk is needed. Construction is
scheduled in 2001 . That work would be an opportune time to
incorporate construction of a sidewalk into the project. T. ask
at a minimum that MHD holds a public hearin for that ro ' ect,
and that I am notified directly of the hearin .
As you know, suburban development over the past 20 years has
forced more automobiles on the road and isolated the pedestrian.
The juxtaposing of the Butcher Boy Plaza to area residence is a
case in point. Connecting these two areas with a sidewalk is a
simple step that would start correcting the pedestrian challenge
Mr . Stephen O' Donnell
June 19, 2000
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in the suburb:: . I believe this project is a good project for MHD
and the residence it-- would serve .
I invite you tr.) visi.t the site with me. I can be reached at (978)
685--3186 during bus:i.ness hours .
I look forward to your response regarding this petition.
Very truly yours,
-Seep n A. 'Sal.akeeny
Enclosure: Map of sidewalk
Petition signatures
Cc: James Jajuga, Senator, State House, Room 216, Boston, MA
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David Tc�rrisi, RepJ entafive, State House., Room 39,
Boston, MA 021.33 VA
Margaret O'Me,,ra, D puty commissioner, MHD, Ten Park Plaza,
Boston, MA
Thomas F. Broderick, P.E. , Chief Engineer, MHD, Ten Park
Plaza, Boston, MA 02116
William Hmurciak, Director DPW, 384Osgood Sta.eet, North
Andover, MA 01845 7,F'
William Scott, Director, Community Development, 27 Charles
Street, North Andover, MA 01845
Selectman Keith Mitchell, William Duffy, Donald Stewart,
John Leeman, James Xenakis, Board of Selectman, 120 Main Street,
North Andover, MA 01845
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MA Argeo Pau!Ceilucci Jane Swift Kevin J. Sullivan Matthew J.Amorello
WAy Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary commissioner
July 19, 2000
Mr. Stephen A. Sakakeeny
89 Hickory Hill Road '
North Andover, MA 01845
Subject: North Andover—Route 125 (Osgood Street)
Dear Mr. Sakakeeny,
1 am writing in response to your letter dated June 19, 2000 requesting sidewalk on Route 125
(Osgood Street) in North Andover.
The Massachusetts Highway Department has planned a routine resurfacing project for this area
of Route 125, As you may be aware,the scope of work for sidewalk construction typically
involves the taking of easements, constructing drainage improvements, installing wheelchair
ramps and other incidental items. This work significantly increases the scope of the project's
design and construction.
The Massachusetts Highway Department's District Four office will investigate the feasibility and
costs associated with this request. Upon completing this analysis, a design decision can be made
and the opportunity for a public comment will be considered.
Thank you for your input in this project and if you need any additional information please
contact Brian Fallon, Assistant District Four Projects Engineer at(781) 6111-8475.
Sincerely,
4Stc /en
T. O'Donnel
District Highway Director
M.O. Pile No. 08-2000-103
— Massachusetts Highway Department• District 4 •519 Appleton Street, Arlington, MA 02476 • (781) 641-8300
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Governor Lieutenant Govemor 5ecrelary Cemrrtlssloner
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January 23, 2001
Robert Durand, Secretary
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
251 Causeway Street, 9th floor
Boston, MA 02114
RECEIVED
RE: North Andover- Endicott Plaza - SEIR
(EOEA #12300) JAN 2 5 2001
ATM: MEPA Unit NORTH AN1rX.)Vr-R
William Gage PLANNING D1-PAHTh1F:NT
Dear Secretary Durand:
The Massachusetts Highway Department (Massl-Iighway) has reviewed the
Single Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the Endicott Plaza project in North
Andover. The project entails the construction of ±120,000 square feet. of office
space-.., 40,500 square feet of commercial/retail space and a 102--room hotel. The
project is located on a ±14--acre site on the west side of Route 125 between Holt
Road and Sutton Street:. Based on ITE Land Use Codes 820 (Shopping Center),
881 (Pharmacy with Drive-Through Window), 710 (General Office Space), and 310
(Hotel), the project is expected to generate approximately 4, 1036 vehicle trips on
an average weekday. A MassHighway permit Is required for access to Route 125.
The proponent has committed to a mitigation program comprised ofmgmmetX1c
i,;nparrovcme-nts',[t'the'fZoute '1'25/Btirker'Street/grfixiaiy site-drive'intersection,
including a traffic signal and a pedestrian crosswalk at this location. As approved
by MassHighway, the proponent w-111 provide sigp,al upgrading.at,ihe Route
125./,Great..Poiid-Road•-and-Rcrrtte-1.25/SuLton-.Strect�intersections. The proponent
has also agreed to c onst-r-.uct:-a-sidewalk.a ong„the-w—est,side.of Route,.125,, rxom
D t1.er Street,.to:,,th.e-Butcher.Boy,Plaza.a MassHighway will not require the
proponent. to build a sidewalk along the project frontage, contingent upon receipt of
letter from the Board of Selectmen stating that the Town does not require a
sidewalk at this location.
The Single EIR confor»ns generally to the EOEA/EOTC Guidelines for
EIR/IIS Traffic Impact Assessments. We believe that. the Single EIR has
adequately addressed all state highway traffic issues related to the Endicott
Massachusetts Highway Department • Teti Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116-3973 . (617) 973-7300
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Plaza prdject. We recommend that no further cnvironrnental review be required.
ba66d on;t raffle issues.
Ntassfthway will issue a Section 61.Findii g based on the commitments
rnade:by�the proponent in the Single ETR: If you have. any questions regarding
these cdmriients, please contact me at (6;17) 973 8238, or Tom Burns of the
Public%Private Development Unit at (617) 973-7342.
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Sincerely,
Richard �ourre
Manager, Public/Private Development Unit
Bureau of Transportation
Planning and'Development
cc: Matthew J. Amorello. Commissioner
Luisa Paiewonsky, Director- of Planning
Kenneth S. Miller, P.E., Deputy Director of Planning
Thor;nas Broderick, P.E., Chief Engineer
3 Charles Sterling, P.E., State Tra Rc Engineer
, tePhen T. O'Donnell, District 4 Director
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Merin mac:Valley Planning Commission
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Planning Director
Department of Planning and Economic Development
Town of North Andover
25 Charles Street
North Andover,MA 01845
Send in letter of Support for the Development to Chairman of Planning Board,with reservations on concept
for off site improvements and suggesting modifications.
Dear --- °
As an abutter to Rte 125 across from the proposed Endicott Plaza,I am writing to offer my support for the
project provided the off-site access plans are modified to improve safe access to the existing drives along
Rte 125. Specifically 1 am requesting that Planning Board require as condition of permit,modification of
proponents concept plan for off-site access improvements to Rte 125 to reduce confusion created by left
turn provisions to McLays Drive occurring in transition area of left turn lane for Barker Street.
Recommend that flare widening of Route 125 be extended an additional 300 feet northerly beyond
McLay's drive to allow for the creation of a center lane left turn lane. This would provide positive
guidance and separation for left turn movements to Mclays fiom left turns to Barker Street.
Request that project proponents traffic Engineer prepare concept plan showing this modification.